Beyond the Azure Jade Heaven, Jun Ran stands alone.
Upon seeing Xie Feng, she presented him with a spatial ring, smiling broadly as she said, "Congratulations on your new home, Sect Leader Xie! This is my gift!"
Xie Feng took it. The spatial ring was not sealed, and he freely sensed it, discovering that it contained two hundred time-space carriages!
This kind of carriage was previously gifted to the Xuanji Sect by Madam Wenqu. Its speed is comparable to that of Saint's spatial travel, making it the best means of transportation that countless people flock to.
Because of their exorbitant cost and extreme rarity, they are generally only possessed by top-tier powers.
Jun Ran offered two hundred vehicles, which shows his sincerity.
Xie Feng said, "We agreed on a ten-day deadline, why is the Prefect here today?"
Jun Ran said, "I have come to congratulate the sect leader on the relocation of the sect. Moreover, after some thought, I believe the sect leader is not the kind of person who goes back on his word. Therefore, I would like to fulfill the promise I made first, and then, if the sect leader has time later, we can refine the elixirs."
"You actually believe me," Xie Feng laughed.
"There are some things I cannot say in detail, but these are turbulent times, Xuanji Sect must be extra careful."
"Thanks for reminding me."
A glint flashed in Xie Feng's eyes, and a deep smile crossed his face.
Jun Ran said, "There's no time to lose!"
"I have fifteen disciples waiting for me, please wait a moment," Xie Feng said, summoning his disciples. He added, "If you have free time in the future, the Lord of the Palace is welcome to visit Azure Jade Heaven and tour the new site of the Xuanji Sect."
Jun Ran smiled and nodded, "Definitely!"
They rode in a time-traveling carriage to Phoenix Heaven, where the setting sun cast a rich glow, a lone wild goose danced in the sunset, and the autumn waters stretched to the horizon—a breathtaking sight.
The carriage traveled high in the sky, and before long, it landed in a winding mountain range. The peaks were towering, the streams were babbling, and the surroundings were extremely quiet. It was a secluded and wonderful place to live.
After everyone disembarked from the carriage, Jun Ran led Xie Feng deeper into the mountains and forests. The further they went, the more concentrated the spiritual energy became, and the branches and leaves intertwined, never withering or falling, forever flourishing.
"The old woman who guards Heaven-Severing Lake is my mentor. She has an eccentric personality, so please forgive her if I neglect her."
Jun Ran a heads-up in advance.
Xie Feng nodded.
Most of the senior and powerful figures have strong personalities, and the younger generation naturally doesn't care about such things.
At worst, we'll do the same when we become seniors.
They arrived at a thatched hut surrounded by a yellow bamboo fence. Jun Ran, her green skirt swaying, reached out and gently knocked on the wooden door.
"Master, your disciple requests an audience!"
Jun Ran's voice was deep and resonant, like a mountain spring, carrying a hint of solemnity.
Squeak!
The wooden gate opened automatically.
Let's go.
Jun Ran led Xie Feng inside. The courtyard wasn't large, with three thatched huts. They entered the main hall, and the doors opened automatically.
It was dark inside, dimly lit, and the air was slightly chilly, like a desolate place of spiritual practice.
"Master, your disciple has arrived," Jun Ran said.
There was a moment of silence in the room.
suddenly.
A deep voice rang out.
"Why is there someone else? Who is he?"
In the dim light, a woman's silhouette appeared faintly.
Her hair was silver-gray, her face thin and gaunt, bearing the obvious marks of time.
Her eyes were bright and sharp, and her face still faintly showed traces of her stunning beauty in her youth.
Though her beauty has faded with age, her charm remains!
She looked at Jun Ran, then her gaze shifted to Xie Feng's face.
She frowned slightly, squinted, and looked again, as if trying to recall something.
Jun Ran introduced, "This is Xie Feng, the sect leader of the Xuanji Sect! He's also my friend. I promised him I'd let Xuanji Sect disciples come to Heaven-Severing Lake to cultivate, so I specifically asked my master for permission!"
Xie Feng cupped his hands in greeting. "Greetings, Senior."
The woman stared at Xie Feng without speaking. After a moment, she waved her hand stiffly. "Go!"
"I won't disturb you any longer, Master. I'll take my leave!"
Jun Ran was extremely cautious in front of her. She gave a slight bow and turned to leave with Xie Feng.
"Etc!"
The woman suddenly spoke, pointing at Xie Feng, "Kid, finish your business, then come find me!"
Jun Ran frowned. "Master, what are you going to do?"
The woman said impatiently, "Go do your own thing!"
Jun Ran opened his mouth, then closed it helplessly.
Xie Feng said, "Okay!"
This woman gave him a very special feeling, as if he had seen her before, yet also as if he had never seen her before!
and!
This person's cultivation level is terrifying!
Mysterious and unpredictable!
Like the vast heavens!
Even with his Saint Ninth Stage strength, he couldn't see through it!
An unparalleled powerhouse!
Jun Ran and his group left the thatched hut and led their disciples to a secluded lakeside.
The lake is perfectly round, and the water is a bluish-green color, like a piece of shimmering jade.
The energy here is a hundred times greater than that outside. This energy condenses into a misty drizzle, floating in the air and swirling around people, making them feel refreshed and invigorated.
After teaching his disciples a set of cultivation Mnemonic, Jun Ran had them practice in the water.
The lake was vast, and even after fifteen disciples descended, the space remained spacious. They bathed in the boundless spiritual mist, their eyes closed, chanting Mnemonic.
brush!
A serene-faced girl was surrounded by a wisp of blue energy.
A swirling azure mist enveloped her body, condensing her into a human-shaped jade sculpture.
Although she had become a jade sculpture, her breathing remained steady, indicating that she was still in a state of spiritual practice.
What's her name?
Seeing this, Jun Ran pointed at the girl and asked.
Xie Feng smiled and said, " Cang Shanhu, a genius of the Xuanji Sect."
Jun Ran's beautiful eyes flickered slightly, and she said with a smile, " The Spiritual Qi of Heaven-Severing Lake will attach to your body and transform you into jade. This will serve as a protective measure and allow you to have a more carefree and unburdened State of Mind."
"Secondly, it gathers pure energy to form a buffer, preventing the strength from increasing too quickly and Qi Deviation."
"A person can only cultivate in the Heaven-Severing Lake a maximum of three times; otherwise, they will develop antibodies and instinctively reject the energy there."
"The shorter the jade carving time, the faster one enters the state and the greater one's cultivation potential. I once took five minutes to complete the jade carving, and was hailed as a peerless genius."
"And this little girl did it in just one minute! If she were the same age as me, her achievements would surely surpass mine!"
Jun Ran brightly. She looked over again and saw that Mo Beichen, Qingxing, Lanzao, Qin Chen, and others had also turned into jade sculptures one after another, all within ten minutes!
"So it turns out that not only is the sect leader of the Xuanji Sect formidable, but the disciples are also all potential dragons."
A glint of light flashed in Jun Ran's eyes.
She's stunning!
Xie Feng laughed and said, "It's just a routine operation, nothing to mention."
Jun Ran: "..."
Searching, being ordinary—this is too Versailles!
She gave a slight smile.
Fine, you're a genius, you call the shots...
After all his disciples had been transformed into jade sculptures and sunk into the Heaven-Severing Lake, Jun Ran said, "I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave first."
Xie Feng nodded.
After Jun Ran left, he stood by the lake to continue observing, confirming that all the disciples' cultivation was going well. Then, remembering what the woman had said, he headed towards the thatched hut out of curiosity.
The gate is open.
Xie Feng walked in. The silver-haired woman stood with her hands behind her back, her face expressionless, clearly having been waiting.
She nodded. "Young man, you keep your promise."
Xie Feng asked, "What is it? You can tell me now."