Entering the Purple Cloud Palace

"Thanks to your guidance today, fellow Daoist, I have truly avoided many detours!"

One is willing to speak, and the other is able to understand.

The Celestial Venerable Yuanshi spoke frankly and openly, and the Divine Lord Zhenyuan achieved success in his cultivation after consuming the Longevity Fruit.

The tenth aura of Fate Technique appeared on Divine Lord Zhenyuan, prompting Celestial Venerable Yuanshi to applaud repeatedly, and Divine Lord Zhenyuan to express his gratitude again and again.

Zhang Xuezhou stood aside waiting for Divine Lord Zhenyuan to share, while Nanji looked incredulous, unable to believe that Divine Lord Zhenyuan could break through to the tenth level of the Fate Technique so easily.

"Fellow Daoist Zhenyuan, is it really that easy for you to advance the cultivation of Fate Technique?"

Antarctica couldn't help but ask, clearly finding it hard to accept that Divine Lord Zhenyuan had accomplished this in such a short time.

"Cultivating the Fate Technique is not easy; I myself only succeeded after many twists and turns," said Divine Lord Zhenyuan.

I haven't seen you stumble or fall!

Antarctic looked surprised, as if he had never seen Divine Lord Zhenyuan show the slightest sign of trouble.

If Celestial Venerable Yuanshi used a variety of methods during his cultivation, Divine Lord Zhenyuan only needed to meditate for a short while before his cultivation was successful.

"My cultivation was fraught with difficulties; I almost failed to succeed!"

Divine Lord Zhenyuan waved his hand, indicating that his own cultivation was also fraught with constant turmoil.

He had a vague feeling that his breakthrough to the tenth level of the Fate Technique was related to the Longevity Fruit Tree's permission, but he couldn't be sure, so he didn't speak rashly for the time being.

Should I eat the fruit now or not?

Antarctica looked at the seven remaining fruits on the Longevity Fruit Tree, then at the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi and the others.

Understanding the theory is one thing, but putting it into practice is quite another.

Antarctica believes its theory is sound, but whether it can be implemented remains uncertain.

"Your talent is dull; you should wait for the Immortality Elixir from the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly before seeking to advance to a higher level in the Fate Technique!"

Ultimately, it was Celestial Venerable Yuanshi who made the decision for Antarctica, which relieved Antarctica.

Even the most exceptional talent depends on who you compare him to. Compared to the immortals of the Immortal Court, Nanji is a rare genius. Compared to Celestial Venerable Yuanshi, it would be normal for him to be called a fool. Even in this small Daoist temple, Nanji feels that he has the worst talent and can't be arrogant.

He humbly accepted the advice of the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi, and honestly suppressed his desires, waiting to obtain the Immortality Elixir in the future to activate the Fate Technique.

"Could I also have a little bit of the Immortality Elixir?" Zhang Xuezhou asked.

"Can!"

Celestial Venerable Yuanshi nodded, then pointed to Divine Lord Zhenyuan, indicating that Divine Lord Zhenyuan could also have a share.

"He who eats another's food is bound to do his bidding." Celestial Venerable Yuanshi had eaten three Longevity Fruits, and he didn't mind sharing them. If the Immortal Court could obtain a share of the Elixir of Immortality Elixir, he wouldn't mind giving one as well.

"Then thank you in advance, fellow Daoist!"

Divine Lord Zhenyuan cupped his hands in thanks.

People like Celestial Venerable Yuanshi do not make promises lightly, and once they do, they will not go back on their word.

"I will return to Jade Void Palace to make some arrangements, and there will be no worries afterward!"

Celestial Venerable Yuanshi returned the greeting with clasped hands. He hadn't planned on Zhang Xuezhou beforehand, so how could he have possibly considered Divine Lord Zhenyuan?

The Immortality Elixir was not Celestial Venerable Yuanshi's own elixir. He needed to return to the Immortal Court to make arrangements so that he wouldn't miss out on the elixir at the Grand Assembly of Ten Thousand Immortals.

Thinking of Zhu Jiuyin of Immortality Elixir, his expression couldn't help but become somewhat gloomy, and he pointed at Zhang Xuezhou.

"Come with me!" said Celestial Venerable Yuanshi.

Am I leaving too?

Zhang Xuezhou was slightly surprised. He was waiting to hear Divine Lord Zhenyuan's translation, and then combine it with the Antarctic Fate Technique to synthesize and summarize them, so as to form his own Fate Technique. He also tried to communicate with the ancient tree.

These matters weren't exactly urgent, but Zhang Xuezhou felt that since he was already here, he was determined to get things done.

"We need to travel together," Celestial Venerable Yuanshi replied. "Since you took my jade ruyi, I can only take you with me to Zixiao Palace, lest I have difficulty entering!"

"I'll go!"

Zhang Xuezhou was still pondering his reasons when Celestial Venerable Yuanshi explained the destination, at which point he immediately stood up.

Longevity and extended lifespan are nothing compared to the possibility of death from disaster.

Ultimately, no matter how long one's lifespan is extended, one still needs to survive. Even if Zhang Xuezhou could live for ten thousand years, it would be useless if he were killed.

Zixiao Palace is undoubtedly a good place to resolve doubts. If Celestial Venerable Yuanshi can lead the way, it will save Zhang Xuezhou from having to sneak off to investigate.

With Celestial Venerable Yuanshi by his side, it might be somewhat easier for him to contact Hongjun.

"Let's go, let's set off now!"

Initially, it was Celestial Venerable Yuanshi who urged them to set off, but later it was Zhang Xuezhou who started urging them.

"Your arms have wings that resemble the wings of wind and thunder; I'd like to see your true flying prowess!"

Celestial Venerable Yuanshi was not annoyed. He pointed in the direction of Zixiao Palace, indicating that the two of them should fly there directly.

"Wouldn't it be better if we went through the Heavenly Gate? My cultivation level is low, and my aura and Law Power are difficult to circulate consistently. Falling from the sky is one thing, but flying vertically like this is really too much for me," Zhang Xuezhou complained.

"If you can fly with me, I will lend you a hand in your cultivation," Celestial Venerable Yuanshi laughed. "Even if the assistance is weak, it will still lower the threshold for your breakthrough. If you can defeat me again, I will give you an extra bonus!"

"Okay!"

Zhang Xuezhou wiped his mouth, then took deep breaths beside the Longevity Fruit Tree, relying on the Spiritual Qi energy of Broken Soul Ridge to restore his demonic Demon Power as much as possible.

The long journey was extremely exhausting, especially since his Demon Power had not fully recovered. Zhang Xuezhou had no desire to cross the vast ocean, but gaining benefits was another matter entirely.

He looked very interested, which prompted Celestial Venerable Yuanshi to make a couple of sarcastic remarks. Nanji was also surprised, feeling that there had never been such a bargaining person among Celestial Venerable Yuanshi's disciples, yet Celestial Venerable Yuanshi still agreed with him.

"Antarctica, you can fly back to Antarctica on your own!"

As soon as Celestial Venerable Yuanshi let out a shout, the wind and waves surged upwards, golden light shot into the distance, and then he leaped out again.

"They're really flying fast now. Come to think of it, when did Dongfang Shuo become so fast?"

Divine Lord Zhenyuan stepped out of the Daoist temple, he saw a flash of light and then vanish without a trace, causing him to gasp in surprise.

One of the Three Pure Ones, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi, is a renowned top-tier cultivator, while Zhang Xuezhou is a recent newcomer whose strength has ballooned to an absurd degree, even putting pressure on Divine Lord Zhenyuan, who feels inferior in skill.

"Where did this Shuo Xian come from? He can actually fight against Master!"

I didn't see Zhang Xuezhou and Celestial Venerable Yuanshi's first aerial battle in Antarctica, but I witnessed their second aerial battle.

When both sides started flying, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi was a step behind and could only catch up by repeatedly accelerating through multiple leaps.

It's one thing for someone skilled in martial arts to be a step faster than Celestial Venerable Yuanshi, but it's undoubtedly extremely rare for someone skilled in magic to surpass Celestial Venerable Yuanshi.

Antarctica was initially unsure of Zhang Xuezhou's background, nor did it know what position he would hold in the Jade Void Palace in the future.

After questioning Divine Lord Zhenyuan several times, Divine Lord Zhenyuan only stroked his beard and gave perfunctory answers. Only then did Nanji shake his head and call to his flying Demon Beast.

"Zhenyuan, I must return to Jade Void Palace. We'll meet again next time!"

He leaped onto the demonic crane, then led it westward through the air, clearly intending to take a shortcut back to the Immortal Court via the Western Heavenly Gate.