The next day, everyone from the Heavenly Divination Palace set out early on the return journey.
The brief seven-day competition in the secret realm had been full of twists and turns.
First, the Heavenly Divination Palace had lost its Qi Luck Orb and been driven to the brink of despair.
When all seemed lost, Jiang Fan had single-handedly swept aside eight True Realm cultivators, then slain a Dao Realm evil cultivator, saving disciples from over a hundred sects across the Grand Capital Prefecture.
Not only had he secured the Heavenly Divination Palace's standing, but Wei Lang had also granted him an official post.
Such a spectacular reversal left the other sects looking at the Heavenly Divination Palace with an indescribable mixture of emotions.
Yunyan True Person walked at the head of the group with Jiang Fan, his aged face practically blooming with delight.
"Jiang Fan! You're now the chief disciple of our Heavenly Divination Palace. With your new status, it's time to change your living quarters, too. I think Qingyang Peak would be excellent. It has abundant spiritual energy and a superb view, perfect for your cultivation. How about I have someone prepare it for you?"
"I appreciate your kindness, Palace Master, but I've grown accustomed to my little courtyard. It's quiet, and I feel at ease there. Moving somewhere else would only feel strange. Please leave Qingyang Peak for someone who needs it!"
"Then let me assign a few servants to attend to you. We cultivators may not place much importance on material comforts, but someone still needs to handle our daily affairs. You're the chief disciple, yet you don't have a single attendant. Wouldn't people laugh if word got out?"
"Ever since I began cultivating, I've been used to doing things alone. I don't need many servants. Cultivation