This light and shadow is not solid; it seems as if it could be blown away at any moment. But only when it actually appears in front of you can you truly feel how much energy it contains.
This is definitely not the person's true form; it's more like a projection of themselves sent from an unknown distance.
This also shows that this person is indeed very strong.
Judging from how Ouyang Xiao, an elder of the Heavenly Derivation Sect, addressed him, this person should be the true legendary sect master of the Heavenly Derivation Sect.
Here, even a divine master, after reaching a certain level and a certain amount of time, may leave on their own to explore unknown places in the immortal Immortal Realm.
After all, the immortal Immortal Realm is vast and boundless, with countless unknown places that no one has ever explored.
If one could truly obtain some opportunities from those places, it would be entirely possible to defy fate and change one's destiny.
However, opportunities and risks go hand in hand; the choice is up to the individual.
The Heavenly Derivation Sect does not prevent anyone from leaving the sect.
Ouyang Xiao didn't even know which generation of Divine Master he was in the Heavenly Derivation Sect.
The last time he saw this sect leader, he seemed to be just a Heavenly Immortal.
It wasn't that Ouyang Xiao didn't want to embark on the path of the Immortal King, but rather that this path was simply too difficult, so he might as well go with the flow and stay within the Heavenly Derivation Sect.
The illusory figure was shrouded in a layer of light, obscuring the true appearance of the person inside; only a vague outline could be vaguely discerned.
But Ouyang Xiao would never admit his mistake.
"Xiao Xiao? Get up."
The voice of the Heavenly Derivation Sect Master emanated from within the ball of light, sounding somewhat unreal.
Only those who have seen him in person know that part of his voice is his own, while the other half is a disguise.
The Sect Master of the Heavenly Derivation Sect continued, "I never expected that after so many years, you would have reached this level. The path to becoming Immortal King is right before your eyes."
Although his facial expression could not be seen, a hint of relief could be heard in his tone of voice.
No one knows how long this legendary sect leader of the Heavenly Derivation Sect actually lived.
Even Ouyang Xiao, who had cultivated for hundreds of thousands of years, seemed like a child in front of him.
This one has probably lived for at least hundreds of thousands of years.
Ouyang Xiao stood up and said with a wry smile, "Sect Master is too kind. I know my own body is old and frail; it's very difficult for me to embark on the path to Immortal King."
Only when you actually reach this point do you realize how big the gap is between the two.
Currently, the possibility of him advancing to the Immortal King level is extremely slim.
The voice of the Heavenly Derivation Sect Master slowly drifted over. "You call yourself an old bone, so what about me?"
"Sect Master, that's not what I meant, I..."
These words startled Ouyang Xiao, who immediately offered an explanation.
Of course, he wasn't afraid of any punishment from their sect leader.
If it weren't for the sect leader's protection, many more of these ascendants would have died.
Moreover, this person has never punished anyone. They have more respect for the Sect Master of the Heavenly Derivation Sect than anything else, fearing that they might offend him.
The Sect Master of the Heavenly Derivation Sect chuckled and said, "Just kidding, are you that nervous?"
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Xiao finally felt relieved. "By the way, Sect Master, is there anything you wish to instruct me on?"
This person has been missing for so many years, so their sudden reappearance at this time can't possibly be a whim.
"Indeed, there are, but it's nothing serious," the Heavenly Derivation Sect Master chuckled. "I've established a new Heavenly Derivation Sect in the Eighteenth Heaven. My purpose in appearing here is to see if there have been any exceptionally talented individuals over the years. If so, we can have them accompany our sect to the Eighteenth Heaven."
He paused, a hint of enticement in his voice, "The environment there is much better than here."
" The Eighteenth Heaven?"
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Xiao's expression changed.
That's a place on a much higher level than the capital of the Primordial Rock Peak Empire.
Unexpectedly, their sect leader, who had been missing for so many years, had actually reached the Eighteenth Heaven.
It's absolutely terrifying.
As for selecting those with exceptional talent to cultivate, that's not unusual.
This has happened before.
Those people followed their sect leader in cultivation; although they weren't officially disciples, they were practically nominal disciples.
A man named Ji Changyan, who followed their sect leader in cultivation, occupied a large territory in the Sea of Forgetfulness and established a " Heavenly Derivation Branch ".
Originally, the Heavenly Derivation Sect within the territory of the Primordial Rock Peak Empire was the true main sect, but in reality, the Heavenly Derivation Branch in the Sea of Forgetfulness was more like the main sect.
Because when Ji Changyan established his branch in the Sea of Forgetfulness, he already possessed the strength of Half-Step Immortal King.
So many years have passed, I wonder if he has truly stepped into the Immortal King Realm.
As for Ji Changyan, it is said that he was chosen by their sect leader because he possessed the Grand Firmament Sword Physique, so the sect leader personally trained him.
They separated only after the repairs were completed.
They plan to explore the waters of the Sea of Forgetfulness.
The Heavenly Derivation Sect on the other side of the Sea of Forgetfulness is essentially independent of the Primordial Rock Peak Empire and has no other constraints.
Their sect within the Primordial Rock Peak Empire also needs to abide by the laws and regulations within the empire.
"There is one, though."
After a moment's thought, Ouyang Xiao thought of someone.
Those who can catch the eye of their sect leader must be the most outstanding among the prodigies.
Ouyang Xiao spoke, his eyes filled with admiration. "An ascendant who came up several hundred years ago, possessing the Grand Void Time Physique. He's not very old; he's only a little over three thousand years old since he started cultivating in the Mortal Realm, and he's already at the Loose Immortal Ninth Heaven. It'll probably be long before he becomes True Immortal."
Over three thousand years old, Loose Immortal Ninth Heaven?
When he was three thousand years old, he hadn't even reached the Great Emperor Realm in the Mortal Realm.
It's true what they say, comparisons are odious.
Talent is no joke.
"Oh? The Grand Void Time Physique?"
Upon hearing this, even the tone of the Heavenly Derivation Sect Master showed a noticeable change.
The Grand Void Time Physique is a special constitution related to time.
Even in this Immortal Realm, he is top-notch.
Reaching the Immortal Lord realm through cultivation means one becomes connected to the laws of time.
The Law of Time is definitely among the top of the three thousand laws.
To put it bluntly, once this person grows up, he will definitely become one of the giants of the Immortal Realm.
The Sect Master of the Heavenly Derivation Sect said, "Alright, ask him later if he's willing to follow me to the Eighteenth Heaven for cultivation."
"He'll definitely agree. You're his idol, Sect Master."
Ouyang Xiao said happily. That guy is cultivating with their sect leader, and he will become another Ji Changyan in the future. At least stepping into the Immortal King should not be a problem.
Besides, not everyone has the honor of cultivating under their sect leader.
Ouyang Xiao didn't go directly to that person. Instead, he hesitated for a moment before speaking to the Sect Master of the Heavenly Derivation Sect: "Sect Master, there's something else I'd like to discuss with you."