Touring Qilin Cliff

On the plaza in front of the Earthy Palace, the spirit jade-paved ground was as reflective as a mirror, with spirit qi slowly seeping out from the jade. Mo Xuan transformed into a streak of seven-colored light and instantly landed before the extraordinary man and woman.

"Father, Mother, I'm back!" Mo Xuan cheered and was about to rush over, but after a few steps, he suddenly remembered Lin Yan and Ao Ye were behind him. He abruptly stopped, trying hard to adopt a composed posture, but his constantly wagging tail betrayed his inner joy.

The elegant and beautiful woman was Mo Xuan's mother, Xuan Ji. Her eyes flowed with a smile as she stepped forward first, reaching out to tidy Mo Xuan's not-at-all messy scales on his temples. Her voice was as gentle as water, "Xuan'er, you're back? It's good that you're back. You child, running off to play without even a word, you really deserve a spanking." Even so, her gaze towards Mo Xuan was full of maternal love.

"Hmph! Daring to leave Qilin Cliff without permission before even reaching the True Immortal Realm is truly reckless. You must not be let off lightly this time."

The man speaking beside her was Mo Xuan's father, the Wood Qilin Yu Chen. Lin Yan saw that although his words were stern, the deep affection in his eyes was unmistakable.

Mo Xuan nuzzled against his mother's side, grinning at his father, "This child went out to travel because the Ancestor personally requested it. He said there was an opportunity for me outside Qilin Cliff, and told me to seek it. However, I've traveled for thousands of years and haven't found the opportunity the Ancestor mentioned. But, I have made two friends over these years."

After speaking, Mo Xuan winked at Yu Chen, indicating that the two behind him were his friends and asking his father to save him some face in front of them.

Lin Yan and Ao Ye stepped forward together and bowed respectfully:

"Junior Lin Yan pays respects to Uncle and Aunt." Lin Yan performed the etiquette of a junior meeting elders, his tone neither humble nor overbearing.

He could sense that Mo Xuan's father, Yu Chen, had unfathomable cultivation, at least at the Mysterious Immortal Peak like Elder Xuan Yue, or perhaps even at the Golden Immortal realm. As for his mother, Xuan Ji, though seemingly gentle, her aura was harmonious and restrained, indicating her cultivation was definitely not low.

Mo Xuan was exceptionally talented, a rare Seven-Colored Qilin among the Qilin Clan, which might also be related to his parents' extremely high talent.

"Ao Ye of the Dragon Clan pays respects to Senior Yu Chen and Senior Xuan Ji." Ao Ye respectfully bowed to the two. The relationship between the Dragon Clan and the Qilin Clan was somewhat delicate. It was said that Ancestor Qilin and Ancestor Dragon were not on very good terms, but as a direct descendant of the Dragon Clan, he had to be thorough with his etiquette.

Yu Chen's gaze first swept over Ao Ye, and he nodded slightly, "Ao Ye, Five-Clawed Golden Dragon, who is Ao Lie to you?"

Ao Ye quickly replied, "He is indeed my father."

A hint of understanding flashed in Yu Chen's eyes, "Hmm, so you are Ao Lie's son. I've had dealings with your father, you can just call me Uncle."

"So Senior knows my father? Ao Ye pays respects to both Uncles and Aunts." Hearing Yu Chen's tone, it seemed he was quite familiar with his father. He quickly followed suit and changed his address.

Yu Chen nodded, then turned his gaze to Lin Yan. After a careful look, a trace of imperceptible surprise flickered in his eyes.

With his cultivation, he could naturally see that Lin Yan's origin was merely an ordinary Earth Dragon. Although his cultivation had reached the Heavenly Immortal Late Stage, in the eyes of their Qilin Clan, this was nothing astonishing.

What surprised him was that Lin Yan's aura was harmonious and transparent, resonating faintly with the earth beneath his feet. The stability of his Dao foundation and his profound understanding of Earth Element Laws far surpassed ordinary beings. Even more commendable was that this young man's eyes were clear and open. Facing an existence like himself, though he was respectful in his etiquette, there was no hint of flattery or fear, appearing even more composed than the Little Golden Dragon beside him, who came from a noble background.

"Earth Dragon Lin Yan..." Yu Chen spoke slowly, his voice calm and deep, "Not bad, not bad. Your foundation is solid, your Dao seed has formed, and your future is limitless."

These words were not entirely polite but a very objective evaluation. For a being with an ordinary origin, to cultivate to this level at this age, his future cultivation should not be bad.

Seeing that his parents had a good impression of Lin Yan, Mo Xuan was greatly pleased and triumphantly winked at Lin Yan and Ao Ye, as if to say: See, how discerning my parents are!

Yu Chen and Xuan Ji exchanged a few pleasantries with the three of them before leading them away from the Earthy Palace and back to their own cultivation cave dwellings.

Mo Xuan's family's cave dwelling, "Mysterious Qilin Cave," was located on the mountainside of the main peak of Qilin Cliff. Although called a cave dwelling, it was actually a meticulously developed, expansive garden-style complex. The entrance was concealed by an illusion array, but within, it was a world of its own. A spirit spring was channeled into a stream, auspicious clouds gathered to form a lawn, strange rocks stood in profusion, and ancient trees towered into the sky. Several elegant pavilions and towers were scattered throughout, and the concentration of spirit qi was even higher than outside.

"How is it, is my place alright?" Mo Xuan proudly led the two on a tour. "This 'Seven-Colored Rainbow Robe Tree' was bestowed by the Ancestor back then. It blooms once every three thousand years, and its fragrance can temper the soul; the small pond over there connects to an underground spirit eye. Soaking in it often is very beneficial for physical body cultivation; and this 'Star Gazing Platform,' I love lying here at night to watch the 'Myriad Stars Bestowing Auspiciousness' phenomenon of Qilin Cliff..." Mo Xuan chattered on, introducing his cave dwelling to the two, much like a child showing off his toys to friends.

"Hmph! As if no one has a cave dwelling. Lin Yan, when we get back to my Deep Sea Dragon Palace's cave dwelling, my 'Treasure Dragon Lair' is truly magnificent. It's filled with Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that will blind your eyes," Ao Ye said to Lin Yan, unable to stand Mo Xuan's smug look.

"Little Ye, if you dare to look down on my cave dwelling, then I won't arrange the best cultivation spot for you," Mo Xuan said, glaring at Ao Ye with his large eyes.

"I didn't say yours isn't good, I just said my Dragon Palace's cave dwelling is better," Ao Ye weakly defended himself.

Lin Yan felt a bit helpless. The two of them bickering had become a habit; they would argue about anything, anytime.

In the following days, Mo Xuan finished showing them his cave dwelling and then took them around to tour the other scenic spots of Qilin Cliff.

Qilin Cliff was an important node of the Primordial Great Earth Ancestral Vein, and its innate conditions could be said to be extremely favorable. Its magnificence and wonder far exceeded Lin Yan's imagination.

The central Qilin Cliff itself was formed from Great God Pangu's Spine. Not only was it Indestructible, but it also contained the supreme Dao of Creation. The natural Dao marks on the cliff walls contained fragments of many Laws. If one could meditate and comprehend them, the benefits would be endless!

As they visited more places, Lin Yan increasingly felt the vastness and wonder of Qilin Cliff. Here, there were not only towering mountain peaks, bottomless valleys, and surging spirit rivers, but also tranquil, mirror-like lakes. The richness of the terrain and the diversity of the ecosystem far surpassed his imagination.

And those unique treasure spots further broadened his horizons.

The Seven-Colored Cloud Waterfall was condensed from extremely pure seven-colored Spirit Qi. Red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple intertwined and flowed, refracting dreamlike rainbow light under the sunlight.

The Divine Wood Garden was home to thousands of rare Innate Spiritual Roots or their descendants from the Primordial era. The most eye-catching was a "Star Tree" that towered a thousand feet tall, entirely emerald green, with Starlight twinkling among its branches and leaves. It was a high-grade Innate Spiritual Root, only slightly inferior to the top ten supreme Innate Spiritual Roots of the Primordial era.

The Myriad Treasures Cave had hundreds of millions of various colored gems, spirit crystals, ores, and other treasures on its cave walls. These were the essence naturally nurtured by the Earth Veins over countless years.

The Ancient Trial Road, though named a road, was actually a trial path composed of countless small Mystic Realms. It was a place for the young disciples of the Kirin Clan to temper their minds and refine their divine abilities. The countless formations, restrictions, and illusions on the road were mostly naturally formed.

"How is it? Lin Yan, did I brag?" Mo Xuan stood on the peak of a mountain, pointing to the magnificent scene of surging sea of clouds and mountains paying homage below, saying with no small amount of pride, "My Qilin Cliff gathers the essence of the Primordial Earth Veins and the spiritual energy of Heavenly Auspiciousness. It is a unique Grotto Heaven Blessed Land in this world!"

Although Ao Ye was somewhat shocked by the spectacular scenery of Qilin Cliff, he refused to admit defeat verbally. He curled his lips and said, "Hmph, it's not bad. But in terms of grandeur and the quantity of treasures, it's still a notch below my Dragon Palace."

Lin Yan did not participate in their bickering. His gaze was more focused on some of the Details. As an Earth Dragon aspiring to improve the overall environment of the Primordial era, his perspective on Qilin Cliff was somewhat different from Mo Xuan's and Ao Ye's.