Disciple Tokens, the Difficulty of Obtaining a Cave Abode, and a Request for the Inner Landscape Construction Method
This identity token is warm and smooth like jade, neither gold nor stone, and a mysterious energy flows within it.
As we left the Ancestral Hall, the solemn and tranquil atmosphere finally dissipated.
The Great Perfected One Xuanzhen instructed the two of them:
"These identity tokens can reveal the background of you outer disciples in the human star system, and are used for monitoring and exorcising demons."
"Of course, the most crucial thing is that it can grant you a chance to enter the grotto-heaven for cultivation, for a period of 50 years. Or, in a life-or-death crisis, it can protect you from one fatal injury."
"Whether you choose to enter the celestial cave to cultivate or stay to save your lives, the choice is yours."
They did not linger in the cave for long and soon returned to the main hall at the summit of [Mysterious Cold Sword Mountain].
The light gate dissipated, the white longsword was sheathed, and the Great Perfected One Xuanzhen turned and disappeared without a trace.
Only then did Fairy Yuanyi congratulate the two:
"Congratulations to my two junior brothers on becoming outer disciples of my Heavenly River Dao Lineage. Your path to cultivation is now promising."
Xu Xuan hesitated, unsure how to begin. As someone with experience, Fairy Yuanyi knew what they were thinking, so she led them to her cave and slowly explained.
"Are you two feeling disappointed that the beginner level was too easy, or that you didn't obtain any resources or treasures?"
Li Fan covered for him and shook his head.
"We suspect that the disciples outside are not simple. What kind of privileges do they enjoy? We would appreciate it if Senior Sister could enlighten us."
A smile appeared on Fairy Yuanyi's face, yet her voice clearly reached their ears.
"Junior Brother Li is quite tactful. Our Heavenly River Dao Lineage may seem easy to enter, but in reality, we have already unknowingly passed the tests of a Grand Master's Qi Destiny and appearance."
"Finally, we will pay homage at the Ancestral Hall and step before the True Lords. Through the investigation of nine lifetimes of karma, every detail of our lives will be clearly seen."
"As for convenience, you who refine disciple tokens naturally know this."
Xu Xuan's journey, which seemed simple, had actually been tested long ago. He felt a wave of fear, but then he was completely at ease.
The two refined the disciple tokens, and a large amount of information unfolded before them.
Similar in purpose to a personal terminal, but capable of real-time communication within the human star system, it allows free access to First Tier Dao Foundation knowledge and techniques, but must not be circulated outside the system.
Even some Second Tier with only general information at the Divine Ability level, and a few pieces of knowledge, can be reviewed and examined.
There are also some High Tier facts and concepts related to the power structure of the entire Milky Way that have been popularized to a limited extent.
This immediately made them realize the difference. Their perspective instantly shifted from the Academy Star System and the Dao Foundation to the viewpoint of the Heavenly Stars Galaxy, and they gradually began to examine the entire Transcendent System and the position of the Black Iron Humans from a superior position.
Li Fan finally reached the outside of the Black Iron Star System, where the great battle was still ongoing.
"Breaking news: The Beast Clan Alliance and the Earth Ghost Dao have entered into a life-or-death battle; three High Tier beings have been annihilated."
"The Second Tianli, Tianping, and the Great Perfection of Heavenly Balance will [Attaining the Position by Borrowing an Attainment] within six months, and invite all of you in the Purple Mansion to attend the ceremony."
Each and every one of these events was extraordinary, leaving them unconsciously deeply shocked.
The three of them arrived at the entrance of Fairy Yuanyi's cave, but she did not invite them in to sit down.
"Alright, now that they've found their way inside, they probably won't be in the mood to stay here any longer. Go find Li Mingxi and the others, settle on a cave dwelling, and get back to cultivation."
Crimson light and blue Lightning Light streaked across the sky, leaving [Mysterious Cold Sword Mountain] far behind.
Xu Xuan's telepathic message prompted Li Fan to ponder something.
"The cave dwellings of Buzhen Dao Foundation students on the Heavenly Immortal Star are generally divided into three types."
"The most elite are like Senior Sister Yuan Yi, who lives on Second Tier Dharma Mountain and enjoys the best cultivation environment."
"Those of the next tier, who need to participate in the competition for First Tier spiritual mountains, are not allowed to open their own cave dwellings without permission. Every so often, many spiritual mountains and peaks will open up on a mountain range, and those will naturally be ranked according to cultivation level and combat strength."
"The most common type is the ordinary residence in the academy, a large spiritual building space that can support Dao Foundation cultivator to cultivate Dao Foundation Perfection, but it still can't compare to the freedom of an independent cave dwelling."
This immediately shattered Li Fan's idea of using the resource access he gained from "Blood Void Spiritual Enlightenment" to rent a luxurious spiritual mountain.
"That's true. If the best cave dwelling is obtained by whoever has the most money in the academy, then what chance do ordinary Dao Foundation cultivators have? Wouldn't it all be occupied by cultivators trained by the major families and corporations?"
The two moved at incredible speed, traversing tens of thousands of miles, and entered an interstellar city.
The interstellar city here appears to have fewer people, but it is much larger than the Tianniu City on Longhorn Beetle Star.
Upon reaching a certain place, they encountered Li Mingxi, Zhang Longhu, Jiang Wendao.
Seeing the disciple tokens hanging from their waists, they knew everything was going smoothly, and their smiles became even more genuine.
Zhang Longhu was the most forthright, and his words immediately enlivened the atmosphere.
"Haha! So, you two are our junior brothers now."
"Let's go, I know a top-notch spiritual cuisine restaurant here. They use First Tier spiritual materials, which are quite beneficial for cultivation."
[Taotie Spirit Cuisine Hall]
The five of them chose a private room, where they savored the spiritual food and discussed their spiritual practice.
Zhang Longhu spoke first, getting straight to the point without any attempt to hide his intentions.
"Buzhen, I, Zhang Longhu, will not beat around the bush; I simply wish to ask you about the methods of inner landscape construction."
"If you have any needs, please let the bank manager and senior colleague know. We will do our best to help."
Jiang Wendao and Li Mingxi nodded repeatedly, their eyes filled with hope.
This struck Xu Xuan as odd and left him puzzled.
"Senior brothers, what mysteries lie behind your methods of inner landscape construction that have garnered such attention from you?"
Li Mingxi recounted her experience of fighting him, leaving Xu Xuan speechless with shock.
"It is indeed a good method, but I don't know if we new practitioners can achieve the same level of success as Buzhen."
Seeing their eagerness, Li Fan didn't keep them in suspense and nodded, explaining clearly.
"If my senior brothers want it, I certainly won't keep it to myself."
"However, my method of cultivating inner space within Blood Qi is ultimately only suitable for myself. Please wait some time so that I can develop a more universal method before discussing its possibilities with you all."
Zhang Longhu agreed and raised his glass of spirit wine to clink glasses with them.
"Buzhen Brother Buzhen is right. We were indeed a bit too hasty. Come, have another drink."
At this moment, Li Fan asked the group a question that made them hesitate.
"I saw a message on the disciple token saying that several second-generation patriarchs will attain enlightenment through fruition in six months. I wonder if we can go and witness the ceremony?"
Li Mingxi shook her head, advising them to give up the idea.
"I asked Master Xuanyang about this matter, and he said that cultivators like us who haven't reached the Purple Mansion should try our best not to attend the ceremony. Using real-time communication and live streaming to isolate ourselves from the influence of the Dao is the best we can do."
"Just as the extraordinary radiation of Dao Foundation cultivator affects ordinary matter and mortal life, the Purple Mansion affects Dao Foundation cultivators, and the Golden Core affects the Purple Mansion."
"It's good that Purple Mansion Perfected Person went; although there was some impact, he was able to adjust himself."