Hidden Moon Sect's Ascension Ceremony

After entering the mountain gate, Xu Yuan and the other two headed all the way toward Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain.

Having returned from Soul-Swaying Valley, the first thing they naturally had to do was pay a visit to their honored master, Elder Jade River.

However, when they arrived before the small courtyard where Jade River lived, his personal steward informed the three of them that Elder Jade River had recently made a breakthrough in his cultivation and needed to enter seclusion for a while. For the time being, he would see no one.

Though the three found it strange that their master Jade River had suddenly entered seclusion at such a time, for a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, even a spark of insight was immensely important. They did not dare disturb him rashly.

Thus, all three planned to attend the upcoming Ascension Assembly first. In addition, Fang Chen and Second Senior Sister intended to use this time to make preparations before Foundation Establishment.

This was the most crucial step on the path of cultivation. Cross it, and one would be separated from mortals as man from immortal; fail to cross it, and one would merely be a somewhat stronger mortal.

"We three are all quite fortunate to have obtained Foundation Establishment spiritual items—especially you, Junior Brother."

After leaving the courtyard, Fang Chen patted Xu Yuan on the shoulder, his tone full of emotion. "Your Senior Brother nearly met his end in Soul-Swaying Valley this time. Fortunately, a fellow cultivator of unknown origin lent a hand, allowing me to survive and successfully bring my opportunity out with me."

Xu Yuan: "..."

"Senior Brother is blessed with great fortune and a long life. Naturally, you would not fall in Soul-Swaying Valley."

Xu Yuan replied with a smile but said no more. At