Arrival and the Other Two Sovereigns

Instead of taking a spaceship, the group went directly to the teleportation array.

Nowadays, the Luozhen Sect's teleportation array can directly transport people to Heaven-Soaring City.

The group arrived at the teleportation array, and the disciples outside immediately activated it.

Buzz.

The teleportation array lit up, and spatial power enveloped his entire body.

The light faded after a short while.

A cacophony of voices assaulted my senses.

Li Yunjing and his group stood in a huge square.

The square was bustling with people, all cultivators who had come from various places to participate in the conference. Each of them possessed an extraordinary aura, with the weakest being at the Spirit Transformation stage.

This is Heaven-Soaring City, the heart of Central Divine Province.

The headquarters of the Immortal Alliance is located in this city.

"That's Sect Leader Li?"

"Senior Li Yunjing of the Luozhen Sect?"

"Looks so young, I heard they've already Tribulation Transcendence First Stage?"

"Really? He looks like he's under thirty."

"Under thirty? That's incredible!"

"..."

As soon as Li Yunjing and his group stepped out of the teleportation array, they attracted everyone's attention.

Countless gazes were fixed upon him, some with curiosity, some with awe, and some with scrutiny.

After all, this is the most dazzling legend in the Dao Realm in nearly a thousand years.

From the head of a small sect on the frontier to a powerful figure who rules over an entire province.

Everything he has done is enough to shake the Dao Realm.

Now that Li Yunjing has reached the Tribulation Transcendence Second Stage, he truly stands at the very top of the Dao Realm.

"Sect Leader Li."

A gentle voice came from behind.

Zhang Jianchen, the leader of the Immortal Alliance, dressed in a purple robe, led several elders to personally greet them.

"Alliance Leader," Li Yunjing said, bowing slightly.

"Sect Leader Li, you must have had a long journey. I was thinking of sending someone to pick you up, but I didn't expect you to arrive so quickly." Zhang Jianchen stepped forward with a smile.

"It's just a short distance, nothing to brag about," Li Yunjing said casually.

"Come on, come on, let's talk inside." Zhang Jianchen was very enthusiastic, stepping aside to lead the way. "The other two have arrived at the Three Sovereigns Hall as well, and they were just saying they wanted to see you."

Li Yunjing raised an eyebrow.

The other two are imperial.

He knew that the Immortal Alliance had Three Sovereigns positions, second only to the Alliance Leader, all of whom were top-tier experts in the Dao Realm.

Previously, he had been granted the position of one of the Three Sovereigns for his meritorious service in the advancement of the Dao Realm, but he had never met the other two.

Following Zhang Jianchen, they crossed the plaza and entered the mountain gate of the Immortal Alliance headquarters.

The entire route was lined with pavilions and towers, shrouded in ethereal mist—truly befitting the number one power in the Tianyuan Dao Realm.

Before long, the group arrived at a side hall.

Above the palace gate hangs a plaque with the three ancient characters "San Yu Dian" (Three Sovereigns Palaces).

"Please come in," Zhang Jianchen said with a smile, gesturing for them to enter.

Li Yunjing stepped into the hall.

The hall is spacious and furnished in a simple and ancient style.

Two figures were already waiting there, and they both stood up when Li Yunjing entered.

On the left is a man dressed in white, holding a whisk, with a handsome face and an air of otherworldly refinement.

His aura was gentle yet unfathomable, indicating he was at the Third Realm of Tribulation Transcendence.

Zhang Jianchen introduced, "This is Dao Lord Xuanyuan, who comes from the High Antiquity Xuanhuang Dao Lineage. He is proficient in formations and divination, and is the strategist of our Immortal Alliance."

Dao Lord Xuanyuan bowed slightly to Li Yunjing, his voice gentle. "Sect Leader Li, I have long admired you. The advancement of the Dao Realm owes a great debt to you, Sect Leader Li, and I have always wanted to express my gratitude in person."

"You're too kind, Daoist Master," Li Yunjing returned the greeting.

The person on the right has a completely different style.

He was dressed in black with a bushy beard, tall and imposing, standing there like an iron tower.

His Qi and Blood and qi surged, and Sha Qi Third Realm of Tribulation Transcendence, but he was a body cultivator.

Zhang Jianchen smiled and said, "This is Dao Lord Hanzun, the Lord of Cold Abyss in Northern Spirit Province. His physical skills are unparalleled in the Dao Realm, and he is decisive in killing."

The Dao Lord Hanzun's voice boomed as he laughed heartily, "Sect Leader Li, you're truly remarkable! At such a young age, you've already Tribulation Transcendence Second Stage, far surpassing me back then!"

Li Yunjing nodded slightly. "You flatter me, Daoist."

The three exchanged greetings and sat down as host and guest.

Zhang Jianchen sat in the main seat and said with a smile, "The three of you are the Three Sovereigns of our Immortal Alliance, second only to me in status. You can act first and report later on all matters."

"Previously, Sect Leader Li was far away in Luozhen Province, so we never had a chance to gather. Today, we have a good opportunity to get to know each other at this conference."

Li Yunjing nodded, his gaze sweeping over the two of them.

They are all at the Third Realm of Tribulation Transcendence; the Lightning Tribulation has passed, and they are only missing the condensation of an immortal body.

Logically speaking, someone with such cultivation should have already ascended to the Immortal Realm.

Seemingly sensing Li Yunjing's confusion, Dao Lord Xuanyuan smiled slightly, "Sect Leader Li, are you wondering why we two haven't ascended yet?"

"That's exactly what I was thinking." Li Yunjing didn't deny it.

Dao Lord Hanzun snorted, "Isn't it because the Dao Realm has been upgraded! In the past, the rules of the Dao Realm were incomplete. After becoming Loose Immortal, Immortal Spirit Qi was insufficient. If one did not ascend, one would slowly decline and could only move upwards."

"Things are different now. The Dao Realm is transforming into the Immortal Realm. Once the rules are fully perfected and the Immortal Laws are condensed, one can become an immortal in their own land, with a more stable foundation. Who would be in a hurry to ascend and suffer humiliation?"

Dao Lord Xuanyuan added with a smile, "Besides, even if you ascend to the Immortal Realm, you'll only become a low-level Loose Immortal. It's nothing like the freedom you feel in your own territory."

Li Yunjing suddenly realized.

I see.

No wonder these two were willing to stay in the lower realm and even join the Immortal Alliance.

Dao Lord Xuanyuan said, "Speaking of which, we have to thank Sect Leader Li. If it weren't for your efforts in promoting the advancement of the Dao Realm, the two of us would probably have been forced to ascend long ago."

"It was nothing," Li Yunjing said, shaking his head slightly.

He paused, then said, "Judging from what you two have said, you seem quite familiar with the Immortal Realm?"

Dao Lord Xuanyuan and Dao Lord Hanzun exchanged a glance.

Dao Lord Xuanyuan said slowly, "Sect Leader Li has just reached the Tribulation Transcendence, so it's normal that he doesn't know."

"The Dao Realm's ascension to a higher level back then caused such a stir that it attracted the attention of the Immortal Realm's inspectors. Normally, a lower realm's unauthorized ascension should be suppressed."

Li Yunjing's heart stirred. "Then why..."

Li Yunjing was naturally aware of this matter; Five Spirits Lord had reminded Li Yunjing of it back then.

Li Yunjing was also puzzled as to why there had been no further developments.

Dao Lord Xuanyuan smiled and said, "It was an elder of my clan who lent a helping hand in the Upper Realm. His name is Wu Lingxuan, also known as Immortal Venerable Ling Xuan. He is quite a figure in the Upper Realm. He was originally from Tianyuan and has always been very kind to his homeland."

"His intervention bought time and helped cover up the evidence, preventing the inspector from finding any fault."

Li Yunjing understood.

So that's what happened.

No wonder the Dao Realm's ascension was so smooth.

Li Yunjing then asked, "What about the Daozhen Sect? The Daozhen Sect is in the Upper Realm, with Immortal Lord Qingxu as its backer, so why has it remained silent all this time? Does Senior know the reason?"

Upon mentioning the Daozhen Sect, Dao Lord Xuanyuan's expression turned slightly serious.

He nodded and said, "I know a little. The destruction of the Daozhen Sect enraged Immortal Lord Qingxu, but there are rules in the Immortal Realm that prohibit upper-realm immortals from interfering in the affairs of the lower realms at will, so he hasn't taken any action."

"However..." Dao Lord Xuanyuan paused, his tone grave, "According to the message from Ancestor Ling Xuan, Immortal Lord Qingxu is currently trying to find a way to send down a wisp of his avatar or a Immortal Artifact to the mortal realm."

"The target, naturally, is you Sect Leader Li."

Li Yunjing's eyes narrowed slightly.

Revenge of Immortal Lord from the Upper Realm?

Dao Lord Hanzun spoke up, "Sect Leader Li need not worry too much. The rules of the Immortal Realm are strict, and there is only so much he can do. At most, he can send down some things, but that won't amount to much. If he dares to openly interfere, Immortal Venerable Ling Xuan will not stand idly by."

"That being said, it's still best to be cautious," Dao Lord Xuanyuan added.