The steward hurried forward to reply, "Sect Master, the people from the Immortal Alliance have brought the item. All the documents and credentials have been checked and are in order."
Yun Che stepped forward and handed over the brocade box containing the Heaven-Mending Pearl. The elder opened it, took a look, and nodded.
"That's right. This is the half of the key our Divine Prison Immortal Sect has been looking for. I've also received Chief Li's recommendation letter. Are you Niu Hun, the one who wants to take the outer sect entrance examination?"
"Yes, that's me."
Yue Mingsha looked Yun Che up and down with her beautiful eyes and said, "Since you have the Immortal Alliance's recommendation, settle into the outer courtyard at the foot of the mountain for now and wait for the examination in a month. Our Divine Prison Immortal Sect has strict rules. Once you join, you must observe them rigorously. If you fail the examination, I won't be able to make an exception. Do you understand?"
"I understand. Thank you for accommodating me, Sect Master."
With the handover complete, Shen Qing took her leave of the Sect Master. Before leaving, she quietly told Yun Che, "I'll return to the Immortal Alliance to report first. Prepare well for the examination. I'll be waiting for your good news."
Yun Che nodded his thanks and watched Shen Qing head down the mountain, then followed the disciple guiding him to his quarters in the outer courtyard.
He pushed the door open and looked inside. Though simply furnished, the room was clean and tidy. Through the window, he could see mist drifting among the mountains, and the spiritual energy was several times denser than below. He nodded in satisfaction, closed the door, and began meditating, refining the immortal power he had