"Yes, that's right. This immortal armor is the Thundercloud Armor, a defensive set of immortal armor. Take it. In the future, when you encounter danger, you can use this Thundercloud Armor to withstand some damage. Whether it's a demon beast or a human, their flesh and bodies are very fragile. Once they are struck by lightning, they will be injured. As long as you use the Thundercloud Armor to withstand an attack, you will gain a lot of experience points. Moreover, you can refine all the fur, claws, etc. of the Thunder Demon Tiger into armor. In the future, you can wear these armors to fight!" Chen Xuan said with a smile.
Lin Yu looked at the Purple Cloud Robe in his hand, hesitated slightly, and then handed it to Chen Xuan.
"The Purple Cloud Armor can be used as a defensive magical artifact or armor, and its size can change according to your cultivation. Whether large or small, you can change your body size at any time if you wish, and you can even transform any part of your body into the shape of the Purple Cloud Armor!"
"Uh... that's amazing?" Lin Yu thought in astonishment.
"Of course, this Purple Cloud Robe is a mid-grade immortal artifact. Although it's not a top-grade immortal artifact, it's not far off. With your current cultivation level, you'd better change into the Purple Cloud Robe."
Chen Xuan's words surprised Lin Yu. He hadn't expected the Purple Cloud Robe to be so extraordinary. However, considering that his own Purple Cloud Robe was also exceptional, Lin Yu didn't refuse.
Lin Yu changed into the purple cloud robe.
A purple cloak draped over his shoulders made him look handsome and dashing, with a touch of elegance.
Chen Xuan carefully observed Lin Yu for a while, then suddenly laughed, "Haha, your outfit is seven or eight parts similar to mine back then. You really are the kid I picked up back then; fate really is playing tricks on people."
"Really? The senior you mentioned, is he your father?" Lin Yu asked.
"Yes, my father is the second strongest in Heavenly Emperor City. He once saved my life. His name is Chen Haonan, so it's not inappropriate for me to call him Grandpa, haha~" Chen Xuan's hearty laughter rang out.
"Then why did you stay in Heaven for so long? Are you a casual cultivator?" Lin Yu asked doubtfully.
"Of course not!" Chen Xuan shook his head. "I am a disciple of the Heavenly Emperor Palace. I came here to participate in the Immortal Venerable Ceremony."
"The Immortal Venerable Ceremony? What's the Immortal Venerable Ceremony for?" Lin Yu frowned.
"The Immortal Venerable Ceremony is for recruiting exceptionally talented human cultivators into the Heavenly Emperor Palace, and my father is one of the people in charge of selecting disciples for the Heavenly Emperor Palace!" Chen Xuan said with a smile.
"So, the competition within the Heavenly Court is extremely fierce, and there are even quotas for the Heavenly Emperor's Palace?"
"Of course it's fierce!" Chen Xuan nodded. "The quota for the Heavenly Emperor Palace is extremely important. Moreover, besides the Heavenly Emperor Palace, there are other forces within the Heavenly Court, such as the Heavenly Palace, the Immortal Palace, the Heavenly Sword Sect, and the Heavenly Dragon Sect, all of which possess a certain number of quotas."
"Another force?" Lin Yu asked in surprise.
In Lin Yu's memory, the Immortal Palace, the Heavenly Dragon Sect, and the Heavenly Sword Sect were all relatively ancient and mysterious first-class forces in the Immortal Realm, and could be considered top-tier forces. He never expected that there were other forces as well.
"That's right, just like the Heavenly Dragon Sect, the Heavenly Palace, and the Heavenly Sword Sect, they are all legendary forces. Only forces like the Heavenly Emperor Palace and the Immortal Palace are qualified to enter the central region of the Immortal Realm. They occupy vast territories, and it is said that they have branches throughout the Immortal Realm." Chen Xuan laughed, "The Heavenly Emperor Palace is the Heavenly Emperor Palace in the Heavenly Emperor City!"
"Heavenly Emperor Palace? What an imposing name! Such a power is rare even in the Immortal Realm!"
"Yes, the Heavenly Emperor Palace is indeed very low-key in the Immortal Realm. They only hold meetings on special occasions. Normally, they are hidden away, and they won't hold meetings unless it's for something major," Chen Xuan said. "But you don't need to worry about that. This Immortal Venerable Ceremony is an opportunity. Some forces in the Heavenly Court will send their direct disciples to participate in the Immortal Venerable Ceremony. Among these people, some will choose to go to the Immortal Emperor Palace or enter the Heavenly Emperor Palace after the Immortal Venerable Ceremony, while others will stay in the Immortal Emperor Palace for a period of time before leaving and returning to the Immortal Realm. These Immortal Venerable Palaces will invite them to the Heavenly Emperor Palace. Of course, there are certain restrictions; only the core disciples of the Heavenly Emperor Palace can go."
"Do you know where the Heavenly Emperor's Palace is?" Chen Xuan asked.
"Yes! Our Heavenly Emperor Mountain Range is where the Heavenly Emperor Palace is located. Don't worry, I can take you there," Chen Xuan said with a smile.
Lin Yu nodded upon hearing this.
Chen Xuan handed Lin Yu's identity token to the guard, who checked it and then respectfully ushered Chen Xuan and Lin Yu inside.
Chen Xuan led Lin Yu on a journey through the Heavenly Emperor Mountains for half a day before finally arriving at a vast and boundless mountain range. The mountain range stretched for thousands of miles, towering like a pillar of heaven, with many towering cliffs and precipices within it.
As soon as Chen Xuan and Lin Yu reached the foot of the mountain, they heard a commotion coming from the mountain. Chen Xuan and Lin Yu looked up and saw that the mountaintop was full of young men and women, all dressed in gorgeous clothes, and they seemed to be people from some kind of force.
"Look over there, that old man with the white beard, that man is the Grand Elder of the Heavenly Emperor's Palace, called the Heavenly Sword King!" Chen Xuan pulled Lin Yu forward.
The Heavenly Sword King's strength had reached the peak of the Void Immortal realm, making him a renowned super powerhouse throughout the Immortal Realm. However, Chen Xuan had never seen him make a move, because the Heavenly Sword King rarely left his seclusion. He would only appear when the Heavenly Emperor Palace held the Immortal Venerable Ceremony, and he would not show his face at other times.
Lin Yu followed Chen Xuan through the crowd and arrived in front of the Grand Elder.
"King Tianjian greets Young Master Chen!" King Tianjian bowed slightly, offering a respectful greeting.
"You're too kind, Heavenly Sword King. You are the Grand Elder of the Heavenly Emperor Palace and my master. You should address me as such," Chen Xuan said with a smile.
Chen Xuan and the Heavenly Sword King's conversation was not kept secret from others, and everyone present could hear it clearly. Immediately, envious, jealous, and angry gazes fell on Lin Yu, especially those of the young girls, whose eyes were filled with resentment, as if they wanted to tear Lin Yu to pieces.
The Heavenly Sword King is the pride of the entire Heavenly Emperor Mountain. Although his strength is not as great as Chen Xuan's father, Chen Tian, he is definitely one of the best among the younger generation. Reaching the peak of the Void Immortal realm at his age, he has a promising future and may even become an Immortal Emperor in the future. It is truly unacceptable that he was taken as a disciple by someone of unknown origin!
"Heavenly Sword King, I wonder what your purpose is in sending such a large number of people to the Immortal Realm this time?" A young man in a golden robe beside the Heavenly Sword King said calmly.