Cultivation: I have an equipment slot

"Luan'er".

"I am not in the pavilion. For all matters, please consult Senior Sister Lin and Junior Sister Yun'er."

Inside the side hall, Zhang Yan spoke to Qingluan.

"Ah."

Qingluan nodded.

Although reluctant, everything was still for Zhang Yan's path of cultivation.

Zhang Yan sent a message to Lin Qingyue and Huang Yun'er.

After he leaves, the two women will take turns taking care of Qingluan, so you can rest assured.

After saying goodbye.

Zhang Yan then followed the Qingyun Daoist Master and Xia Yubing, riding in the Qingyun Daoist Master's ceremonial carriage, to the Qionglin Great World.

"Fellow Daoist Xia."

"What exactly is it that can help me reshape my nascent soul?"

Inside the ceremonial carriage, Zhang Yan and Xia Yubing sat facing each other, and Zhang Yan asked curiously.

"Several months ago."

"Our Qingyun Dao Sect has discovered an ancient secret realm."

"According to ancient records, it contained the Bodhi seed with the Dao pattern, which has long since disappeared."

"This Bodhi with the Dao pattern is a naturally occurring, rare species, without any grade or level, and it is not a spiritual medicine."

"It is said that the Nine Revolutions Technique of our human race's Nascent Soul stage originated from this Bodhi with Dao patterns."

"Therefore, the Dao Pattern Bodhi is the nascent soul that is naturally born and nurtured, and can be used to reverse the innate state and reshape the nascent soul."

Xia Yubing answered in a crisp voice.

The cultivation system of the human race is the result of continuous improvement by the human race.

Everything has a source, and this Bodhi with its Dao pattern is the source of the Nine Revolutions Method for the Nascent Soul Stage.

It is itself a spiritual object left behind at the beginning of the creation of heaven and earth.

Therefore, the more powerful Dao Pattern Bodhi can even replace the Nascent Soul of human cultivators.

However, for prodigies like Xia Yubing and Zhang Yan, replacing their own nascent souls would be putting the cart before the horse.

However, if used to compensate for one's own reasons, it has no impact.

"This is a Bodhi seed with a distinctive pattern."

"So miraculous."

"Can your esteemed sect offer something to someone from an outside sect like me?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yan became even more puzzled.

He did not doubt the effectiveness of the Dao Pattern Bodhi, but he did doubt the purpose of the Qingyun Dao Sect.

"It's true."

"In fact, my Qingyun Dao Sect is also extremely reluctant to part with it."

"But even with the strength of our sect, we cannot unravel the mystery of that secret realm."

"Moreover, my master felt that she owed Young Master Zhang a debt."

"That's why this item is used as compensation."

"I can guarantee that two of them are top-grade golden-patterned bodhi seeds, one of which can be given to Young Master Zhang."

Xia Yubing assured.

Seeing her so confident, Zhang Yan decided to believe her for the time being.

"And what about those few words from the tenth-stage Nascent Soul cultivator?"

Zhang Yan asked again.

The Qingyun Dao Master suggested that there are records about the Tenth-Stage Nascent Soul within the secret realm.

Although he himself had become a tenth-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, he was actually still completely clueless.

It would be even better if there were predecessors who paved the way.

"According to my master."

"That secret realm was left over from ancient times."

"Based on the surviving ancient texts, it can be inferred that in ancient times, the territory of the human race may have been more than thirty-six great worlds."

"In its most glorious era, the human race had individuals who reached the tenth level of Nascent Soul cultivation."

"However, after leaving behind only thirty-six great worlds, the tenth-stage Nascent Soul cultivator has become history and has gradually been forgotten."

"As for the specific reasons, we may only know when we enter the core of the secret realm."

Xia Yubing explained carefully.

"The core of the secret realm."

Zhang Yan muttered to himself.

In any case, to find out everything, we must go to the secret realm of the Qingyun Dao Sect.

Jin Hua Tianjun had told Zhang Yan this before.

Among the five major immortal sects, Qingyun Dao Sect has the longest history. If there are any ancient secrets, they must be found in Qingyun Dao Sect.

Given the current situation, Zhang Yan has no choice but to trust Xia Yubing.

The chariot was extremely fast, but the two immortal sects were far apart, and it took Zhang Yan more than two days to arrive at the Qionglin Great World where the Qingyun Dao Sect's mountain gate was located.

After overcoming global barriers.

Zhang Yan saw the scene of Qionglin World.

The most distinctive feature of the entire Qionglin World is its rows of tall, ancient trees.

The ancient trees here are often thousands or even tens of thousands of feet tall, comparable to giant mountains.

Looking around, the world is a lush, verdant expanse.

In such a world, many people can only live on tall ancient trees, and even ordinary towns are built on ancient trees.

With ancient tree canopies covering thousands of miles, many mortals spend their entire lives trying to escape the canopy's reach.

Such a treasure land is not lacking in all kinds of spiritual fruits and spiritual beasts.

Even ordinary people can improve their health and prolong their lives.

"Qionglin Grand World".

"It must be a treasure land in all the great worlds."

Zhang Yan exclaimed in amazement.

No wonder the Qingyun Dao Sect can remain quiet and inactive, occupying such a vast world where they can produce all kinds of cultivation resources on their own.

"If Young Master Zhang likes it."

"I can reserve a prime location within the sect for the young master."

Xia Yubing stood beside Zhang Yan and said with a smile.

She wasn't joking.

Zhang Yan is now a fifth-level weapon refiner. If he wants to stay in the Qingyun Dao Sect...

The various celestial rulers would certainly welcome this with open arms.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Fellow Daoist Xia."

Zhang Yan smiled but did not agree.

While the Qionglin Great World is indeed extraordinary, the Tianhuo Great World is no less impressive.

We arrived at Qionglin World.

Soon, they saw the mountain gate of the Qingyun Dao Sect.

Like other parts of the Qionglin World, the Qingyun Dao Sect also stands atop a giant tree.

However, the canopy of this giant tree stretches for tens of thousands of miles, and its leaves resemble blue clouds, billowing in the wind.

A cursory look.

Various celestial palaces and magnificent buildings are nestled among the blue clouds, resembling heavenly palaces on earth, and are incredibly wondrous.

Above the blue sky, layers of auspicious clouds covered the sky.

The entire mountain gate was filled with a spiritual aura, exuding peace and tranquility.

"Young Master Zhang."

"This is my Qingyun Dao Sect."

Xia Yubing, standing in front, smiled brightly.

The ceremonial carriage landed inside the mountain gate, and Zhang Yan landed on the carriage above the blue clouds.

These leaves, as green as clouds, actually supported Zhang Yan's figure as if they were real objects.

at this time.

Outside the mountain gate, a group of elders from the Qingyun Dao Sect had already appeared.

Among them was a face familiar to Zhang Yan, Xia Yubing's junior brother who was in the mid-stage of the Dharma Aspect Realm.

"Jiang Nian".

"Hurry up and come to greet Young Master Zhang."

Xia Yubing looked at her junior brother and said eagerly.

"hehe."

"Sister."

“You just called me Young Master before.”

"Now even a priceless treasure like the Dao-patterned Bodhi is to be given to Zhang Yan."

"You and your master don't even see me?"

Jiang Nian sneered and questioned loudly.

"Jiang Nian?"

Xia Yubing was taken aback by Jiang Nian's sudden attack.

"Little New Year!"

At this moment, the Qingyun Dao Master also appeared outside the mountain gate and called out in a deep voice.

If it's just an internal matter of the sect.

Perhaps the Lord of Qingyun Dao can still suppress it.

However, to act recklessly in front of Zhang Yan, an outsider, would be a huge loss of face for the Qingyun Dao Sect.

"master."

"If you still regard me as your disciple."

"Then you shall send this person back!"

Jiang Nian looked directly at the Qingyun Dao Master and pointed at Zhang Yan.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yan finally understood.

This Jiang Nian came for me.

"Little New Year."

"Go back first, we can talk about it later."

The Qingyun Dao Master's expression turned cold as he offered his advice.

"Master."

"You're still lying to me."

"If I hadn't begged my uncle, I would still be kept in the dark."

"That Bodhi with the Dao pattern can help people rebuild their foundation and even achieve the Nine Revolutions Nascent Soul stage."

"Such a treasure, yet Master wants to give it to Zhang Yan? What do you take me for as your disciple?"

Jiang Nian continued to ask.

None of the Heavenly Lords of the Qingyun Dao Sect around them spoke.

Clearly, they must have received the news beforehand and were there to support Jiang Nian. Zhang Yan understood this as well.

Xia Yubing had mentioned on the way that there should be two golden-veined Bodhi seeds in the secret realm.

And she agreed to give Zhang Yan one.

She herself should also receive one.

In this way, Jiang Nian, as her junior brother, would no longer exist.

Both are disciples of the Qingyun Dao Master.

Given such treatment, it's no wonder that Jiang Nian would block the mountain gate and launch an attack.

"Little New Year."

"Previously because of the matter of the gods."

"I have failed the Divine Weapon Pavilion, and besides, Young Master Zhang has been kind to my Qingyun Dao Sect."

"Moreover, if we want to open the core of the secret realm, we need Young Master Zhang's help."

"That's why I agreed to give a golden-patterned Bodhi seed to Young Master Zhang."

"I have a plan for this matter. You may leave now."

The Qingyun Dao Master sighed inwardly and explained his reasons.

"I don't want to hear any of that."

"I am your last disciple."

"From both a moral and logical standpoint, that second golden-patterned bodhi seed should also belong to me!"

Jiang Nian remained relentless.

If the Qingyun Dao Master doesn't agree today, he'll be even less likely to agree in the future.

Seeing his young disciple so persistent.

The Qingyun Dao Master was also somewhat troubled.

Actually, she didn't want to give up the second golden Bodhi seed so easily.

But Zhang Yan is completely different from the others.

Zhang Yan possesses nine kinds of true meaning, and his comprehension is unparalleled in the cultivation world.

To unlock the core of the secret realm, only those with extraordinary comprehension have a sliver of hope.

Furthermore, Zhang Yan is the only tenth-stage Nascent Soul cultivator in the world.

As the youngest fifth-tier weapon refiner, it was only on the Qingyun Daoist's orders that the Golden-Patterned Bodhi be given to Zhang Yan, thus forging a good relationship.

In the future, if the Qingyun Dao Sect needs to refine magic weapons, we can also provide assistance.

After careful consideration, the Qingyun Dao Master made this decision.

Even if Jiang Nian throws a tantrum, she won't change.

"Someone is coming."

"Take Xiao Nian back with you."

The Qingyun Dao Master said no more and had Jiang Nian taken away.

"Master."

“Actually, what Jiang Nian said makes sense.”

"Why entrust the Golden-Veined Bodhi to an outsider?"

The Heavenly Lords did not take any action, but instead spoke up for Jiang Nian.

“You today.”

"Are you going to defy this Dao Master?"

Upon hearing this, the Qingyun Dao Master became truly enraged and demanded an explanation.

"We... dare not."

The Heavenly Emperors lowered their heads again.

"Master."

"You're just being willful!"

"You, as the Dao Lord, actually side with an outsider..."

Jiang Nian, being held back by the two Heavenly Lords, continued to complain.

"Master."

Suddenly, Zhang Yan called out.

"I'm sorry to have made such a fool of myself, Young Master Zhang."

The Qingyun Dao Master sighed.

"Master."

"I think Fellow Daoist Jiang is right. One should not accept a green hat without merit."

“I can make a promise with Fellow Daoist Jiang.”

"If I don't need to take action during the journey to the secret realm, I won't touch this Golden-Patterned Bodhi."

"If it requires my effort to obtain this golden-patterned bodhi, then I will gladly accept it."

Zhang Yan spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Jiang Nian's words were most likely meant for Zhang Yan.

Given his personality, he couldn't accept being slandered for no reason.

Since Jiang Nian was dissatisfied, he would give Jiang Nian a chance.

If it really doesn't work, he'd rather not have this golden-patterned bodhi seed.

"Master."

"You heard me."

“Zhang Yan himself said that!”

Jiang Nian broke free from the Heavenly Lord's restraints, pointed at Zhang Yan, and said excitedly.

"Young Master Zhang."

"There's no need for that. It is I, the Dao Master, who owe you this."

The Qingyun Dao Master frowned and spoke to Zhang Yan.

If you agree to Zhang Yan's request.

This made her, the leader of the sect, seem like a treacherous person who broke her word.

"I appreciate the Lord's kindness."

"However, what I said was entirely true and sincere, without the slightest falsehood."

Zhang Yan continued to insist on his own opinion.

If word gets out that Jiang Nian has caused such a scene, it will be very troublesome.

It was as if he was the one begging the Qingyun Dao Sect.

But in reality, even without the Three-Colored Spirit Ring, he was still a Ninth-Rank Nascent Soul cultivator, while Jiang Nian was currently an Eighth-Rank Nascent Soul cultivator. Even with the Golden-Patterned Bodhi, he could only reach the Ninth-Rank Nascent Soul stage at most.

He would rather lose his status than be held hostage by such a person.

"Master."

"That's what he said."

"Aren't you going to grant his wish?"

Jiang Nian seized the opportunity and continued to persuade him.

"Since Young Master Zhang insists..."

"Then this matter is as Young Master Zhang said."

"If Young Master Zhang does not obtain the Golden Pattern Bodhi upon his arrival, our Qingyun Dao Sect will certainly find a way to compensate him."

After pondering for a long time, the Qingyun Dao Master agreed.

The farce ended.

Xia Yubing remained silent and led Zhang Yan inside the mountain gate.

Meanwhile, the Qingyun Dao Master, along with a group of Heavenly Lords, went to the council hall with Jiang Nian.

In the main hall.

Everyone took their seats.

"My Lords."

Do you know Zhang Yan's identity?

The Qingyun Dao Master sat high in the main seat and asked without expression.

"Isn't it just a tenth-stage Nascent Soul cultivator?"

"He's already at the ninth level of the Nascent Soul stage, isn't that enough?"

"Adding one more, the young master of the Divine Weapon Pavilion, is already enough to give him face."

Jiang Nian pursed his lips and said.

Although he had been somewhat jealous of Zhang Yan before, if he obtained the Golden-Patterned Bodhi, the jealousy would be diminished.

From now on, he and Zhang Yan will be on the same level.

What Zhang Yan can do, he can do too.

"Besides these two."

"I only found out when I arrived at the Divine Weapon Pavilion."

"Zhang Yan has now become a fifth-order weapon refiner."

"Furthermore, even though he is now at the ninth level, he was once an unprecedented tenth level."

The Qingyun Dao Master glanced at Jiang Nian with disappointment, then turned and left.

"A fifth-tier weapon refiner who is less than three hundred years old?"

Inside the council hall, only a group of horrified Heavenly Emperors remained.

"So what if you're a weapon refiner?"

"Once I achieve the Nine Revolutions Nascent Soul stage, I will definitely crush him under my feet!"

Jiang Nian gritted his teeth and thought to himself.

……

I stayed at the Qingyun Dao Sect for two days.

Xia Yubing, Jiang Nian, and four other peak Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators went to that ancient secret realm.

Outside the secret realm.

Zhang Yan also met two acquaintances.

"Zhang Yan".

"you again?"

On the side of Divine Phoenix Valley, Chen Xiao looked at Zhang Yan, his face instantly turning ashen.

On the other side, Shen Ning of the Imperial Sword Sect also had a gloomy expression after discovering Zhang Yan.

"There's no need to be afraid of him."

"He has now fallen from the tenth stage of the Nascent Soul realm."

"This was said by a Heavenly Lord of the Imperial Sword Sect."

This secret realm of Qingyun Dao Sect was opened by the combined efforts of the four major immortal sects.

Therefore, all four major immortal sects are qualified to enter.

Since the Divine Weapon Pavilion Master did not contribute, the Divine Weapon Pavilion is not qualified.

However, Zhang Yan's situation is special; he is considered to be on the side of the Qingyun Dao Sect.

The members of the four major immortal sects gathered together and entered the secret realm. (End of this chapter)