Another meeting with a Foundation Establishment True Person

The matter at Great Black Mountain is settled.

Pei Lin, who had taken over the post of guarding the True Cultivator in Great Black Mountain Market, handed a jade scroll to Qi Yun and then instructed everyone to return to the sect as soon as possible.

The Zombie Alliance suffered a loss this time, and it's hard to guarantee they won't lose their temper and do something shameless and insidious.

Although Great Black Mountain was also under the rule of the Holy Sect.

But since we're still some distance from the Great Void Mirror Heaven, it's always better to be cautious.

The Outer Mansion, already exhausted from this campaign, were inspired by the upcoming rewards and would not delay any longer.

The group returned in a grand procession towards the Holy Sect.

The journey was smooth and uneventful.

Those who successfully returned to the Holy Sect breathed a sigh of relief. Compared to the last test, this genuine life-or-death struggle was much more exciting.

After all, this Great Black Mountain Examination resulted in the deaths of over a hundred disciples from the Outer Mansion.

This is simply how it has always been in the path of demonic cultivation.

Brave and aggressive, taking unconventional approaches.

Use the most dangerous methods to unleash the greatest potential.

This is true efficiency.

"Junior Brother Qi, we meet again." As soon as he returned to the Holy Sect, Qi Yun met the Inner Mansion True Cultivator who had been in charge of opening the [Hall of All Dharmas] at the mountain gate.

Ding Tai!

"Let's go, the teacher has been waiting for a long time." Ding Tai smiled slightly at Qi Yun, appearing quite amiable. With a casual wave of his hand, without any apparent effort, a solid golden auspicious cloud suddenly rose beneath their feet, steadily supporting them and lifting them off the ground, soaring into the higher Mirror Heaven.

Those Outer Mansion below couldn't help but show envy in their eyes upon seeing this.

However, this time, no one questioned or resented Qi Yun Double First-Place Champion events.

Old Dragon Pool's ruthless decisiveness, and Great Black Mountain's heroic efforts to turn the tide.

The two bloody battles have fully demonstrated the prestige of Qi Yun's title as champion.

Even Yue Rong, the legitimate son of True Person immortal, was severely injured and fell into a coma.

Who would dare to provoke such a tiger again?

Following behind Ding Tai, Qi Yun kept looking at the ever-shrinking Outer Mansion Mirror Heaven world beneath his feet, glancing around as if everything was incredibly novel.

Surrounded by countless Flowing Light, the Mirror Heaven above their heads continued to expand in their vision. With a soft and ethereal sound of air being torn apart, the two had already broken through a certain boundary and entered the higher level of the Great Void Mirror Heaven.

"Senior Brother Ding, the teacher you just mentioned is...?"

As soon as Qi Yun entered this layer of Mirror Heaven, he clearly felt that the Spiritual Qi here was much fresher and richer than that of the lower layers.

Even a single breath felt refreshing, and one could almost hear faint, mysterious, and captivating sounds of the Daoist teachings echoing in their ears.

He pursed his lips slightly, suppressing the shock in his heart, and tentatively asked.

"You'll know when we get there, no need to ask any more questions. Rest assured, this trip will be entirely beneficial to you." As if sensing Qi Yun's hesitation, Ding Tai chuckled reassuringly.

The two rode the clouds and swiftly crossed the second layer of the Great Void Mirror Heaven.

Unlike the crowded layout of the first floor, which is densely packed with the nine Outer Mansion, countless single residences and private courtyards, and various functional halls, the second floor, Mirror Heaven, appears exceptionally spacious and free.

There were quite a few grand halls of various kinds, but there were no Outer Mansion or densely packed courtyards.

Instead, there are numerous independent temples, each with its own unique style and atmosphere.

Some are towering immortal peaks, shrouded in mist, where cranes cry out and soar proudly; others are babbling brooks, encircling a sacred island covered in blooming peach blossoms; and still others are deep forests with lush foliage, where an ancient Daoist temple sits quietly in the center.

These training grounds all belong to Foundation Establishment True Person within the Inner Mansion.

At this moment, Ding Tai led Qi Yun to a Daoist temple that was located in the forest and looked quite ordinary.

As the two landed, the clouds beneath their feet naturally dissipated, revealing a rugged path covered with yellow leaves that wound its way upwards.

"Let's go. It would be disrespectful to fly to see our teacher." Ding Tai straightened his robes slightly to make them more dignified, and then led Qi Yun onto the path of fallen leaves.

The stone slabs underfoot were uneven and firm, occasionally crushing a few dry leaves with a soft "crunch," which sounded particularly clear in the quiet mountain forest.

The road isn't long, it only takes about ten minutes.

The two then arrived at the seemingly ordinary Daoist temple.

This Daoist temple has gray walls and black tiles, with a simple and ancient style. There are not many dazzling paintings or carvings. The walls are even a bit mottled and peeling, giving it a sense of vicissitudes over the years.

The gate is a typical wooden structure, unpainted, revealing the natural grain of the wood.

Several clumps of tenacious wild grass grow among the black tiles covering the roof, swaying gently in the wind.

The entire Daoist temple lacked any grandeur and even appeared somewhat simple and shabby. However, for some reason, it stood there quietly, seemingly blending seamlessly with the surrounding mountain forest, exuding a Daoist charm of returning to simplicity and tranquility.

Its appearance instantly calms the mind and spirit.

Upon arriving at the gate of the Daoist temple, Ding Tai stopped, respectfully raised his hand, and gently knocked on the door with his knuckles.

"Master, your disciple Ding Tai has brought the person."

creak--

The temple gate slowly opened at the sound, and an old Daoist priest holding a bamboo broom appeared in Qi Yun's line of sight, slowly and attentively sweeping the fallen leaves in the courtyard.

This is... Foundation Establishment True Person?

Qi Yun's gaze fell on the old Daoist priest, and he was slightly surprised.

The man was dressed in a faded gray Daoist robe, his figure was thin, and his aura was extremely restrained. At first glance, he looked no different from an ordinary old man sweeping the streets in the mountains.

It lacked the imposing and profound aura of the Flower Moon Hall he had met before, or the unfathomable feeling of the Jiali Hall.

"My teacher was corrupted by demonic influence and fell into the Avici Slaughter Dao. He was later rescued by the True Lord and used the Buddhist and Daoist practice of ' Withering and Flourishing Chan ' to suppress his demonic nature, which is why he looks like this," Ding Tai explained softly.

The two stepped through the mountain gate and arrived at the open space in the central courtyard. Hearing their footsteps, the old Daoist slowly put down the broom in his hand and turned to look at Qi Yun.

At this moment, Qi Yun finally saw the face of this Foundation Establishment True Person.

It was the face of a gentle and compassionate, withered old man covered in wrinkles. His dim eyes looked cloudy, yet they exuded a profound depth that seemed to draw you in.

"Qi Yun the disciples of the Outer Mansion greet the True Person sir!"

Without hesitation, Qi Yun bowed steadily to the Foundation Establishment True Person in front of him.

"So you are Qi Yun?" The old True Person's voice was gentle and soothing, carrying a hint of elder's concern:

"At such a young age, you've already reached the Qi Refining Sixth Layer. You must have suffered a lot along the way."

To the average person, this concern would not seem like a big deal.

However, Qi Yun, who had already adapted to the environment of the Holy Sect, felt a pang of anxiety.

Broken!

This feeling... is not right!