Bathed in the glow of the rainbow, a passageway appeared, blurring Han Xuanji's sense of time and space.
I don't know how much time has passed.
Han Xuanji sense his consciousness gradually returning, and when an incomparably powerful force of heaven and earth suddenly pressed down on him, he fully regained consciousness.
"Arrive?"
Han Xuanji's heart stirred, sensing the changes around him.
First, there's the Divine Sense. The vast Divine Sense that was originally enough to easily cover hundreds of thousands of miles of mountains and rivers in the lower realm is now compressed to its extreme.
It could only extend a hundred feet beyond the body, as if it were blocked by an invisible barrier.
He instinctively tried to take a step, but found his body felt heavy.
The kind of movement technique that could tear through space with a mere thought and Movement Method thousands of miles in an instant, found in the lower realms, was naturally no longer possible.
"Truly worthy of being from the Upper Realm."
Han Xuanji felt a chill run down his spine, but he did not feel discouraged.
He clenched his fist slightly, feeling the still surging Qi and Blood within his body, and even the immortal power that had become more refined and powerful due to the baptism of ascension.
His power remains, only this world is now more powerful.
[Ding! Host detected to have arrived in the Upper Realm. System upgrade...]
[You can still check in during the upgrade period.]
"Um?"
Just as he was thinking about the system, it was about to be updated, and Han Xuanji felt a sense of anticipation.
The last system upgrade brought considerable benefits.
Not only has the check-in function been optimized, but a detection function has also been added, which is extremely practical.
It's just unclear what benefits this upgrade will bring him.
Just as he was pondering, a voice came from outside the hall:
"Oh? You woke up so quickly?"
The newcomer was dressed in a moon-white Daoist robe with cloud patterns. His face seemed kind, but Han Xuanji sense that the other man's expression was clearly off when he looked him up and down.
[ Wang Teng: Seventh level of the Earth Immortal Realm, disciple of the Spirit Jade Sect. He plans to bring this batch of ascendants into the sect to mine, from where he will receive a substantial commission.]
"?"
Han Xuanji was speechless.
So he ascended to heaven just to mine?
"Fellow Daoist, may I ask where this place is?"
Han Xuanji sense that Daoist Lingyun was still unconscious, and planned to extract some information first.
"It seems you have a deep foundation in the lower realm!"
My surname is Spirit Jade Sect. This place is the 'Hall of Reception,' specifically for those who wish to ascend to this realm to adapt to its Principle and to receive protection.
Wang Teng's voice was gentle, seemingly without any malice.
"So it's Fellow Daoist Wang."
Han Xuanji remained calm and respectfully bowed.
"May I ask, Fellow Daoist Wang, since this is the place of reception, how should we proceed from here?"
As he spoke, he sensed that Daoist Lingyun, who was not far away, was still unconscious from the impact of the Principle, his breath weak, and he was obviously having a much harder time adapting than he was.
It seems that the "baptism" at the Reception Hall is not easy for ordinary Immortal Ascension who have ascended to immortality.
Wang Teng's smile widened, as if he had been waiting for these words:
"Fellow Daoist, that's a good question! The Hall of Reception is merely a place to stay. Ultimately, you all need to find a place to settle down and continue your comprehension of the Great Dao."
Seeing how quickly you've awakened, you must be a prominent figure in the lower realms. Why not consider joining my Spirit Jade Sect?
Although our sect is not among the top in the Upper Realm, it is still a force to be reckoned with. We have no shortage of resources and Cultivation Method, making it an ideal place for a talent like you, Fellow Daoist!
Seeing that the other party was so direct, Han Xuanji asked:
"Can I learn further Immortal Method at the Spirit Jade Sect?"
"Of course, as long as you join the sect and strive to contribute to it, the Spirit Jade Sect will never mistreat any disciple; you'll receive Immortal Method, Immortal Spirit Stone, and Immortal Artifact —all of these are provided."
Wang Teng replied cheerfully, describing Spirit Jade Sect as a perfect paradise for ascendants, where they would not suffer any injustice.
Han Xuanji remained noncommittal.
Although I don't know exactly what kind of place the Spirit Jade Sect is, I should be able to understand it by listening to the other person's words in reverse.
Seeing Han Xuanji's expression, a barely perceptible shadow flashed in Wang Teng's eyes, and his tone became condescending and admonishing:
"Fellow Daoist, let me tell you, with your cultivation level, although you may be considered a sect leader or ancestor in your lower realm, you're nothing special in the upper realm. Any ordinary formal disciple could easily suppress you."
That's amazing?
Han Xuanji frowned slightly.
In fact, his cultivation level has already reached the Earth Immortal First Layer. In the time it took to chat with the other party, his Chaos True Spirit Physique has completely adapted to the environment of the Immortal Realm. He used to feel restricted, but now he feels much more comfortable.
He didn't know if others felt the same way, but he figured he shouldn't be much worse than these upper-realm cultivators.
Of course, the other party probably couldn't see through his cultivation level and mistook him for an ordinary cultivator who had ascended to Immortal Ascension.
"Hehe, don't be upset."
Wang Teng seemed to take a liking to it; he hadn't had such a good opportunity to show off before.
"I've seen plenty of ascendants like you. At first, you were incredibly arrogant, thinking you were born invincible... only to find out you're nothing at all, and now you're honestly working hard."
"People from small places like yours have almost exhausted their potential and need to rebuild their Cultivation Method. Although their cultivation is barely passable, they are completely uncompetitive in the upper realm sects."
If you follow me, I guarantee you'll advance another step within a hundred years.
Han Xuanji didn't have the energy to listen to what the other person was saying next, but at this time the others in the hall were gradually waking up.
Many people were quite tempted after listening to Wang Teng's boasting for so long.
Only a few people had their eyes gleaming, as if they wanted to speak, but in the end they didn't bother with these trivial matters.
It's not good to offend people so soon after arriving in the upper realm.
For a moment, the atmosphere inside the Ascension Hall became somewhat oppressive.
Seeing Han Xuanji's silence, Wang Teng assumed that the other party had been intimidated. He then began to calculate how many people he could bring back this time and how much commission he could earn.
Just then...
Outside the palace gate, several figures exuding powerful auras arrived together.
They wore clothing of vastly different styles, representing different forces, but without exception, their auras were far superior to Wang Teng's; they were at least high-level Earth Immortal, and some even exuded the pressure of the Heavenly Immortal Realm!
"Haha, Wang Teng, you little brat, are you trying to trick the new fellow cultivator into going to your spirit jade mine again?"
A gruff voice rang out, and a burly man stepped into the hall first. His eyes flashed like lightning as he scanned the people in the hall, looking at Wang Teng with undisguised disdain.
"Barbarians of Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain, cease your nonsense!"
Wang Teng's face flushed red, and he shouted fiercely but inwardly.
"Hmph, whether it's nonsense or not, everyone knows the truth."
Another clear, cold female voice rang out, and a female cultivator dressed in a light blue palace gown, exuding a cool and aloof air, entered. Her gaze swept directly over Wang Teng, quickly passing over everyone in the hall. Her brows furrowed slightly, clearly indicating her dissatisfaction with the overall quality of this group of ascendants.
"Although my Jade Wave Pool is not a major sect, we would never do such a despicable thing as tricking ascendants into becoming our slaves."
Then, several more people stepped in.
An elderly man, dressed in a long robe adorned with cloud patterns, stroked his beard and said:
"I am a steward of the Mystic Pill Pavilion. If you are First-Transformation Alchemist, you can come to me."
The so-called "First-Transformation Alchemist" is what is known in the lower realms as Immortal Pill Refining Master.
Being able to refine a first-stage immortal pill is a skill that would be considered exceptional even in the upper realm.
" The Azure Cloud Sword Palace is affiliated with the Flowing Cloud Sword Sect, which recruits sword cultivators."
A young swordsman carrying a long sword, exuding a sharp aura, with eyes as keen as an eagle's.
" Shadow Tower, where you can practice assassination techniques."
A figure shrouded in a black robe spoke, his voice hoarse.
Are there any fellow cultivators who practice body refinement?
They represent different levels of Human Race power in the upper realm. Although none of them are top-tier giants, they are clearly of a higher level and more "formal" than the Spirit Jade Sect behind Wang Teng.
Wang Teng's expression changed; he hadn't expected someone to steal his business so quickly.
But he wasn't in a hurry.
In any case, not everyone will be recruited by these sects.
Most ascendants do not meet the requirements of these sects.
If I go with him then, at least I can save my life.
Trying to venture into the Immortal Realm on your own is not a good idea.