As the mist before the cave abode dispersed, a cloud bridge leading inside came into view.
Beneath the bridge, spring water shimmering with five-colored light flowed past. The rich, natural power of heaven and earth made these ordinary people feel almost drunk on oxygen.
But soon, they discovered that their bodies were constantly growing stronger!
Just reaching this blessed place had such an effect.
Even though they had already seen the magnificent Boat of Creation outside, the world within it—one that formed a world of its own—still left them utterly entranced.
Before, they had experienced only the visual impact. This time, they could personally feel their strength continually increasing!
When they learned that the person they were about to meet was the master of Hong Xuanji, a Land Immortal, they couldn't help but feel even more awe.
They crossed the cloud bridge and entered the ethereal cave abode. Inside lay a tranquil sea of flowers.
A small wooden hut stood amid the flowers, where an old man wearing a straw hat and rain cape was fishing by the lake.
The old man gave off no profound aura. He had white hair and a white beard, and his face looked kind.
He looked like an ordinary old man out fishing.
"Master."
'Hong Xuanji' bowed slightly.
"Mm. You've arrived at just the right time."
Daoist of Creation raised his eyes slightly, sweeping his gaze over the group before letting it settle on Wang Chao. A look of praise appeared on his face.
"The world holds nine-tenths of its destiny, and you alone possess one-tenth. Such talent is truly extraordinary."
Daoist of Creation revealed no distinctive strength, yet he had seen through Wang Chao at a glance.
He slowly rose and walked toward them.
"Xuanji must also be wondering why I specifically told