Tingzhi Chong was skilled in calculation. At this moment, he keenly sensed that the world had gained a few more variables. As he looked down toward the lower realm, he saw an aura soaring into the heavens from Yiluo Upper Continent.
Clearly, another person had attained the Upper Layer. Judging from the aura, this was not a True Law cultivator, but a mystic cultivator. He formed a hand seal and calculated for a moment, then sighed. "So it is indeed so."
Tingzhi Zhong called out, "Where is Ming Zhou?"
With a flash of light, Daoist Ming Zhou appeared at the side. "Ming Zhou is here. What instructions does Tingzhi have?"
Tingzhi Zhong asked, "Did someone else just enter the Upper Layer? Who was it?"
Daoist Ming Zhou replied, "Reporting to Tingzhi, this Profound Venerable is Shi Yanxin, a mystic cultivator of Yiluo Upper Continent. He is a disciple under Profound Venerable Shi Cheng."
Tingzhi Chong frowned. "Shi Cheng has such a disciple?"
Daoist Ming Zhou said, "He is a registered disciple. Profound Venerable Shi did not give him any particular care."
Shi Yanxin was considered Shi Cheng's registered disciple, and Shi Cheng had not taught him very much. He had merely seen that Shi Yanxin possessed extraordinary talent in those days and had thus been willing to lend him a hand, accepting him under his tutelage. The bond between master and disciple could be called that of an ordinary teacher and student.
In terms of cultivation, Shi Yanxin had achieved nearly everything through his own efforts. Yet as a registered disciple of a Profound Venerable, the various conveniences and benefits he had received were impossible to erase.
Tingzhi Zhong sighed. "The momentum of mystic cultivation grows ever stronger. It has become the great tide." He shook his head. "Yet among