Though Profound Chief Zhu was a true cultivator, his realm was exceedingly high. Moreover, as Profound Chief, he had the duty of offering guidance and resolving doubts for the cultivators of the Residence. As for whether those cultivators were qualified to seek his instruction in person, that was another matter.
Profound Chief Zhu glanced at Zhang Yu and said, "I had thought you would ask me about the Azure Yang Wheel."
Zhang Yu's expression remained composed. "That treasure was originally under the Profound Chief's command. Since the Profound Chief reclaimed it at the time, you naturally had your reasons. Why should I ask further?"
Profound Chief Zhu's expression eased somewhat. "Since the Profound Rectifier asks how to climb the path of the Dao, I can only tell you this: having reached the Profound Rectifier's present stage, there is no longer any method of advancement to be found in the Profound Residences of the various regions."
Zhang Yu's gaze shifted. "Could the Profound Chief explain in detail?"
Profound Chief Zhu raised his sleeve and took out a jade slip, letting it float over. "The Profound Rectifier may take this and examine it. Everything the Profound Rectifier wishes to know is recorded within."
Zhang Yu accepted the jade slip. After looking it over, he put it into his sleeve, then clasped his hands from his seat. "Many thanks to the Profound Chief."
Profound Chief Zhu gave a slight nod, then said, "There is also something I need to tell the Profound Rectifier. Recently, I must guide Yun Chen in cultivating a certain Dao technique. He will enter seclusion for a time, likely around a hundred days. During that period, the Profound Rectifier may decide all matters of the Profound Residence yourself."
At this point, he added, "And let me give the Profound