Xi Huang

Inside Firecloud Palace.

Compared with the outer areas, where mostly outer disciples lived, those who could survive in the various halls of Firecloud Palace—whether formal disciples or otherwise—were without exception the personal disciples of various Immortal Venerables.

Of course, there were over a hundred Immortal Venerables in Firecloud Palace. Although most of them spent their time stationed at or cultivating on the Cosmic Core front line, their disciples generally remained in Firecloud Palace.

Excluding those out gaining experience, there were still more than a thousand of them.

On top of that, these personal disciples of the Immortal Venerables often had plenty of attendants and maids. Some disciples who had graduated would also continue serving in the palaces, or invite people they favored to serve within them. As a result, the various halls of Firecloud Palace were quite lively.

Gu Jinlai's public identity, for instance, was that of a Dharma Protector of the Xi God Hall.

Moreover, every Immortal Venerable could basically establish a hall within Firecloud Palace and leave behind a legacy.

"Inner Manor Dao Lord, true disciple, Immortal Seed, personal disciple of an Immortal Venerable..."

Gu Jinlai followed Immortal Venerable Hongluan through the air, his mind involuntarily turning over bits and pieces regarding the Golden Immortal realm.

As the most important stage on the path of cultivation, this realm often represented a person's future.

That was because once one achieved immortality, there were no other choices left. All a cultivator could do was firm up this path and press forward without hesitation.

Unless they intended to muddle through life, once they stopped advancing, being purged by the Dao Ancestor in the future would be their only fate.

"Dao Venerable Gu, please come in. Master has been waiting for you inside the hall."

Immortal Venerable Hongluan spoke.

"Thank you for