Ascension Convention! Immortal Cultivation Eligibility Testing for All!

The High Platform was quickly enveloped in fragrance.

Yet all around was silent.

Whether it was the hundred-plus gorgeously dressed women Li Changhe had brought.

Or the cultivation Experts under Wang Mu's command.

At this moment, all of them stood with their mouths slightly agape, staring at Li Yuanhua in surprise, as though their Worldview had been dealt a savage blow.

So this Li Clan Ancestor, who had long entered the realm of a Transformation Realm Dao Lord, was actually this... smooth when handling matters?

"Is this what you meant by... utmost integrity?"

Wang Mu was still lying on Zixia's lap. He could not help turning his head to look at Zixia's face, only for his view to be blocked by a pair of full, swelling peaks.

Zixia opened her mouth, yet after a long while, she could not utter a single word.

Li Changhe kept his head lowered desperately. Though no one was looking at him, he still felt his face burning hot!

The Li Liang royal family had ruled over this island's storms and winds for a thousand years. They were cultivators themselves, so bowing their heads to great factions and Big Shots was not something impossible to accept.

But...

No matter what, the ancestor was a Spirit Severing Stage Expert!

No matter how exalted the Young Master Wang's status was, he was still only a junior.

Why did he need to fawn so shamelessly?

To cast aside all dignity like this?

If this Spread out, where would the Li Family's prestige be?

After his initial astonishment, Wang Mu looked at Li Yuanhua with a little more interest and appreciation.

No matter which world one was in.

Shameless people always lived better.

And those who had ability yet were also shameless lived better than the vast majority of people!

This Li Clan Ancestor had potential!

The Li Family respectfully welcomed Wang Mu's party into the Imperial Palace.

Wang Mu reclined sideways on the broad dragon throne.

Then stated the purpose of his visit.

"I want to hold an Ascension Convention on your Heavenly Severing Island, testing every mortal's qualifications for free! I'll foot every expense!"

"Understood! Understood! This Old Servant will make the arrangements at once and find a few fresh, lovely mortals for Young Master to thoroughly test..."

Li Yuanhua wore a fawning smile, but halfway through his words, he suddenly realized something was wrong. "Test... test qualifications?"

"Is there a problem?"

"..."

Li Yuanhua's mind went blank for a moment, but he quickly came to his senses. "No, of course not! Forgive this Old Servant for daring to ask, but does Young Master have any particular requirements?"

Wang Mu frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, then shook his head. "As long as they are of age and have not yet had their qualifications tested, any mortal may participate!"

Listening to this, Li Yuanhua froze on the spot. "That's all?"

"That's all."

"Just... that? There's no restriction on gender?"

"???"

Wang Mu narrowed his eyes at him. "I think I made myself clear enough."

Li Yuanhua hurriedly lowered his head. "Yes, yes, this Old Servant will arrange it immediately!"

With that said.

He respectfully performed another salute, then turned and left the Imperial Palace hall.

Outside the hall.

Li Changhe and the others had been waiting uneasily. Seeing Li Yuanhua emerge, they hurriedly gathered around him.

"Ancestor, how did it go? What orders does that wast... Young Master have?"

Li Yuanhua shot Li Changhe a glare. "Pass down the order: hold an Ascension Convention across the entire island! All mortals of suitable age who have not had their qualifications tested may participate!

Young Master will cover every expense!"

When he spoke the words Young Master Wang, Li Yuanhua wore a reverent expression and clasped his hands toward the hall.

Free?

Qualification testing?

Open to all mortals?

Li Changhe's head instantly buzzed.

Heavenly Severing Island covered an exceedingly vast area.

Aside from Daliang Royal City, there were dozens of other cities, with tens of millions of mortals in total.

There had to be at least a million suitable for qualification testing!

This was no small sum.

"What tune is Young Master singing?" Li Changhe asked in confusion through voice transmission.

Hearing this, Li Yuanhua looked at him disdainfully. "Young Master's orders are for us to carry out. Why ask so many questions? You have spent many years in the Imperial Palace—must I teach you even this?"

"Yes!"

Li Changhe answered outwardly, but inwardly he was full of doubts.

The Li Family was the Liang Kingdom's royal family. In ordinary times, all the officials treated him with utmost respect. How could he understand the ways of those beneath him?

Suddenly, his eyes lit up as a clever thought came to him. "Ancestor, since we want to please Young Master, should we pay for testing those mortals' qualifications ourselves?"

Hearing this.

Li Yuanhua slapped him across the forehead. "Rotten wood! Rotten wood! What status does Young Master have? Setting everything else aside, the Langya Merchant Association alone possesses the riches of the Four Seas...

Does he lack this little bit of money?

Young Master has come here to Throwing money around this time, probably because he has grown tired of doing bad things... no, grown tired of doing whatever he pleases and wants to change up the game, toss around some money, and have some fun!

But you want to throw the money around in Young Master's place. That's no different from giving up your place to someone else on your wedding night in the bridal chamber. Would you be happy with that?

I'm only teaching you because you're my descendant!

The first and most important rule of kissing an immortal's ass—cater to his preferences!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Li Changhe felt as though enlightenment had been poured over his head, and realization filled his eyes.

"So that's how it is! Thank you for your guidance, Ancestor! Thank you for your guidance!"

He repeatedly bowed, so grateful that it felt as though he had truly learned something.

Li Yuanhua waved his hand, signaling Li Changhe to get lost already.

Afterward.

He turned back and glanced toward the Imperial Palace hall, lost in thought.

He began pondering.

How could he make this Ascension Convention grand and beautiful enough to satisfy Young Master?

The news was quickly Spread out.

With Daliang Royal City as its center, it continuously spread to the surrounding cities, causing no small commotion.

In a certain Wine Shop.

It was mealtime, and business was booming. Guests from north and south came in an unending stream.

"Have you heard? Young Master Wang is holding an Ascension Convention in Daliang Royal City. Anyone who has come of age and has not had their qualifications tested can go—for free!"

"There's such a good thing?"

"Young Master Wang? My grandmother told me he's a scoundrel seen only once in five hundred years. He definitely isn't up to anything good!"

"But... what if? If they find you have a Spiritual Root, maybe you'll be able to cultivate!"

"Do you think the odds of you being able to cultivate are higher, or the odds of Young Master Wang doing something bad are higher?"

"..."

The scene was filled with discussion. No one thought much of This matter.

Elsewhere.

Amid vast stretches of Farmland.

The Farmers had gained a brief moment of leisure and sat beneath the trees chatting.

"That's the Northern Region's number one wastrel. How could he be kind enough to do good deeds? If you ask me, testing qualifications is a lie—what he really wants is women!"

"Hiss, I heard Young Master Wang has mountains of wealth, rich enough to rival a nation. Even his bowls are made of gold, and he's slept with fairies. Would he even fancy mortals?"

"So what? Haven't you seen those Young Masters in the royal city? After eating too much fine fish and meat, they always like running into our fields to do what they call... experience life! That's just how rich people are!

Once they grow tired of the good stuff, they want to play with something rough!"

"My grandfather saw several immortal masters when he was young. He heard them chatting about how cultivated women could be made into some kind of incense burner, a great tonic!"

"Incense burner? You mean a cultivation cauldron?"

"Right, right, a cultivation cauldron..."

"I think that might be it too. He wants to get some little girls who can cultivate and turn them into cultivation cauldrons. What a wicked wastrel!"

"..."

As they talked, everyone gritted their teeth at Young Master Wang. Yet there was no real hatred in their eyes—only thick envy and jealousy.