"Enough wisecracks!"
Jiang Chen shook his head lightly and flicked a finger, sending a white jade ring drifting slowly toward Ye Hao.
"These are the introductory benefits for a true disciple of the Purple Firmament Holy Land, including an identity token, true disciple robes, a jade booklet of sect rules, a brief account of the world, and so on. Drip blood on it to claim ownership, and you can take them out. As for lodgings, Clear Void Peak has plenty of vacant courtyards. Just pick whichever one you like."
Ye Hao put away the white jade ring, interest glimmering in his eyes.
Ye Hao had lived in a small place like Green Yang City since childhood and had only begun cultivating three days ago.
Although the Heavenly Emperor Prison-Suppressing Scripture, Holy Battle Technique, Dragon Emperor's reverse scale, and Chaos Azure Lotus rootstock he had encountered were all treasures rarely seen in the world, he knew little about the cultivation world as a whole.
These introductory benefits from the Purple Firmament Holy Land would give him a general understanding of the cultivation world.
"Oh, and as true disciples of the Purple Firmament Holy Land, you must complete one trial mission each year. You can accept one at the Hall of All Affairs on Purple Empyrean Main Peak. Neither of you should forget," Jiang Chen reminded them.
The Purple Firmament Holy Land placed few restrictions on its true disciples. One trial mission a year was exceedingly easy.
True disciples only needed to focus their minds on cultivating.
Of course, all the Purple Firmament Holy Land's divine abilities, secret arts, divine weapons, secret treasures, spiritual pills, and wondrous medicines were now available to them.
To obtain enough cultivation resources, they still had to work hard to earn the corresponding contribution points.
Han Yuyao bowed and reported, "Master, several days ago, I went to the Hall of All Affairs on Purple Empyrean Main Peak and accepted a demon-slaying mission. I killed an Ice Scorpion King attacking a small town eighty thousand li to the southeast. I have already turned in the mission."
Jiang Chen nodded slightly and said with satisfaction, "Since you've already completed this year's trial mission, there's no need to concern yourself with it further."
"If you have no other instructions, Master, I intend to leave the mountain to temper myself."
Han Yuyao bade Jiang Chen farewell.
Jiang Chen said in surprise, "So soon? Where do you intend to go?"
Although he had just explained to his two disciples that cultivating in seclusion was inferior to leaving the mountain to temper themselves, wasn't Han Yuyao a little too swift and decisive, leaving the moment she said she would?
Two cold gleams flashed through Han Yuyao's eyes as she said frostily, "You were right, Master. When something must be fought for, fight for it!"
"This time, I intend to return to the Cold Moon Holy Dynasty and reclaim everything that belongs to me!"
Jiang Chen's expression shifted slightly. It seemed Han Yuyao had never forgotten the slightest detail of what she had suffered in childhood and did not want to wait a moment longer.
Jiang Chen understood that what Han Yuyao cared about was not the position and glory of the Cold Moon Holy Maiden, but the fortune and destiny that should have been hers, as well as the fate of her mother's clan!
"If you wish to return to the Cold Moon Holy Dynasty, I won't stop you."
"But are you certain you've thought this through?"
Jiang Chen looked straight into Han Yuyao's eyes.
Han Yuyao met Jiang Chen's gaze openly, her eyes clear. Enunciating every word, her voice rang like a sword: "Rest assured, Master. I know my limits!"
"I know that the Innate Dao Fetus has been the Cold Moon Holy Maiden for years, and her influence in the Cold Moon Holy Dynasty is already deeply rooted. She may even have Divine Realm or Saint Realm ancestors supporting her!"
"I won't deliberately throw my life away!"
"For me, the entire journey from the Purple Firmament Holy Land to the Cold Moon Holy Dynasty will be my tempering!"
"With the sword in my hand, I will cut through every obstacle and point my blade at Star Moon City!"
"I am confident that by the time I reach Star Moon City, no matter how great the pressure, I will cut it down!"
As he listened to Han Yuyao's words, whose sincerity could stand before the sun and moon, Jiang Chen's gaze grew briefly distant.
Was this the confidence of a child of fortune?
She dared to confront the Cold Moon Holy Dynasty head-on just after breaking through to the True Spirit Realm. Never mind ordinary people-even a Holy Son-level figure would not dare entertain such a thought!
Han Yuyao intended to smash her cauldrons and sink her boats, fighting with her back to the river. She would use every calamity she encountered along the way as a whetstone, honing herself into a peerless immortal sword!
The day this peerless immortal sword left its sheath would be the day the Innate Dao Fetus lost her head!
Ye Hao's eyes shone as he listened, and he cried, "Senior Sister, take me along! I'll go back you up!"
He had only just learned that his senior sister came from the Cold Moon Holy Dynasty and shared a hatred as deep as the sea with the Cold Moon Holy Maiden of those years.
Although he knew the Cold Moon Holy Dynasty was an unimaginably colossal entity, he still wanted to do his part for his senior sister!
"Thank you, Junior Brother! But there's no need! This is my own path. Only I can walk it!"
Han Yuyao politely declined, then looked toward Jiang Chen, waiting for his approval.
Jiang Chen laughed heartily. "Good! Such resolve! Just what I'd expect from a disciple of mine!"
At this point, Jiang Chen paused, then earnestly reminded her, "Remember, if you encounter something you cannot handle, don't try to be a hero! You still have your master!"
Warmth filled Han Yuyao's heart, and she said softly, "I'll remember, Master."
Ye Hao raised his eyes to study Jiang Chen, then unconsciously lowered his head again and said quietly, "Master, you could accompany Senior Sister. I can watch over Clear Void Peak by myself."
Jiang Chen reached out and ruffled Ye Hao's hair, smiling as he said, "I'm very pleased that you would think that way! But if I followed your senior sister, how could it count as tempering herself? Don't worry. I guarantee that nothing will happen to her!"
If Han Yuyao could shatter every obstacle along the way, she would surely forge an invincible momentum and carry that surging momentum into Star Moon City to face the Innate Dao Fetus.
When that time came, no matter how powerful the forces behind the Innate Dao Fetus were, they would be unable to stop her!
This would diminish the influence of the forces behind the Innate Dao Fetus to the utmost!
Besides, Jiang Chen's guarantee was no empty promise.
Jiang Chen was already confident that he could slay Divine Spirits. As long as his two disciples made a little more progress, he would have nothing to fear even against a Saint!
Moreover, Han Yuyao had five leaves of the Chaos Azure Lotus protecting her. They might fall short in offense, but they were more than enough for defense!
As for using such a chaos marvel to ward off calamity consuming fortune, that was merely something Jiang Chen had said to scare his two disciples so they would not rely too much on such treasures. There was no need to take it seriously.
As children of fortune, did they need to worry about exhausting their fortune?
Ye Hao did not think that far ahead. He simply did not want Han Yuyao to throw her life away. Remembering what the Dark Annihilation Dragon Emperor had just said, he hurriedly spoke up. "Senior Sister, don't rush to leave the mountain!"
"When I entered the Purple Firmament Holy Land with Master, I learned from the Dark Annihilation Dragon Emperor that a Divine Spirit ruin that has never appeared before is about to emerge above the Chaotic Cloud Sea."
"Whether this ruin has cultivation restrictions or age restrictions, neither should affect the many young geniuses."
"When the time comes, most of the young geniuses from the eight great Dao domains around the Chaotic Cloud Sea will probably go."
"If you can make a name for yourself in the Divine Spirit ruin, you'll face much less resistance when you return to the Cold Moon Holy Dynasty!"
"Senior Sister, why not wait until the Divine Spirit ruin is over before leaving the mountain?"
Jiang Chen watched Ye Hao with interest and did not stop him from trying to persuade Han Yuyao.
"A Divine Spirit ruin?"
Han Yuyao's delicate brows rose slightly, but she immediately shook her head. "Thank you for your concern, Junior Brother! A Divine Spirit ruin may be good, but it is not my Dao! My Dao lies beneath my feet!"