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The leading disciple who was guarding the courtyard reported loudly, "Elder, this is an outer courtyard disciple and an outsourced disciple who bumped into the guards for no reason. We were just about to teach them a lesson."

“How dare you!” Xuanjizi shouted loudly. His voice was like thunder, shocking everyone present. “Do you think you can call me Xuanmiaozi? Don’t think that you are superior to others just because you are an inner sect disciple. We are all disciples of Juling Sect.”

This rebuke was like a heavy blow. The faces of the disciples in the guard hall changed immediately. Some of them lowered their heads subconsciously, not daring to make any unusual movements. The voice of Elder Xuanjizi spread throughout the inner courtyard, shocking the people present, and deeply feeling the majesty of this elder.

At this time, Qingying also immediately clasped her hands together and said respectfully, "Elder Xuanjizi."

Lu Xiuyuan followed closely behind and clasped his fists as well: "Lu Xiuyuan greets Elder Xuanjizi."

Elder Xuanjizi nodded slightly, his eyes swept over the crowd, and then he said, "You must not stop them anymore, let them in."

Upon hearing this, the leading disciple who was guarding the courtyard had no choice but to obey orders and pointed to the gate of the inner courtyard: "Go in, Elder Xuan Miaozi is still waiting for you."

Lu Xiuyuan and Qingying walked towards the inner courtyard gate one after the other. As soon as they stepped over the threshold, a magnificent complex of buildings came into view. This place was almost like the legendary fairyland.

On the vast platform, white clouds float like a dream, as if it is part of a fairyland. The large square presents a brilliant scene, and the ground is paved entirely with white marble, which is delicate and smooth, and glitters with a faint precious light. Stepping on it, it feels like walking in a fairyland, and every step creates a ripple in the mysterious atmosphere.

In the center of the square stands a row of huge bronze tripods, three rows of nine, arranged solemnly and regularly. The smoke rising from these tripods from time to time is filled with fresh fragrance, making the whole square filled with a mysterious and peaceful atmosphere. This is not just a square, but also a fairyland full of spiritual energy, making people feel like they are in a dream.

The white clouds in the distance seemed to be dancing in the air, decorating the inner courtyard like a poem and a painting. On the edge of the square, the picturesque pavilions and corridors were also distributed in an orderly manner, showing the elegance and luxury of the inner courtyard of the Juling Sect. All of this showed the unique charm of the inner courtyard, making Lu Xiuyuan and Qingying feel the existence of a fairyland. Looking far ahead, they saw that in the distance, at the end of the square, behind the misty clouds, there seemed to be something shining. They quickened their pace and walked forward.

At the end of the square, a stone bridge rises up in the air, without a base or piers, with an aloof and arrogant momentum, like a dragon leaping into the sky. One end of the bridge is placed on the square, and it stretches straight up into the depths of the white clouds. The outline of the bridge is like a giant dragon lying in the air, giving people a solemn and mysterious feeling. The sunlight shines through the gaps in the clouds and falls on the bridge, reflecting the entire stone bridge and making it emit colorful light.

The sound of water came from both sides of the bridge, clear and transparent, as if it was water from a fairyland. Qingying and Lu Xiuyuan walked onto the stone bridge, feeling the spring flowing under the bridge with their footsteps. The water rushed down along both sides of the bridge and fell into the square, forming a tranquil water curtain.

The center of the stone bridge was dry, as if the sunlight on the bridge created an isolated space that the water could not reach. This made Lu Xiuyuan and Qingying marvel at the magic of the bridge, as if they had stepped into the mysterious realm of immortal cultivation.

The sun shines through the clouds and onto the bridge, and the water is reflected into a gorgeous rainbow. This beautiful scene is like a dream, intoxicating. The rainbow dances on the bridge, and its colors change unpredictably, like the door to the fairyland opens, leading Lu Xiuyuan and Qingying into a more mysterious realm.

The far end of the bridge disappeared among the white clouds, as if it led to another world. The beauty of the entire stone bridge made Lu Xiuyuan and Qingying stop to admire it. The magic of the inner courtyard was fully displayed on this bridge.

The Rainbow Bridge hangs high in the sky, and walking on it feels like being in a fairyland. Lu Xiuyuan and Qingying walked on the bridge, feeling the white clouds gradually dissipating under their feet, and their vision gradually widened. The height and length of the bridge seemed endless, and every step made their mood rise, as if leading to an endless fairyland.

As we walked, the sea of ​​clouds around us gradually became thinner, and we finally walked out of the clouds, and a blue sky appeared before our eyes. The sky around us was vast and boundless, just like the vastness of the blue ocean. Below us was the vast sea of ​​clouds, floating gently, as if we were in a fairyland, which made us feel broad-minded.

Straight ahead, the "Xuanji Hall" on the top of Beishan Peak stood on the top of the green mountain, surrounded by clouds and mist, like a fairyland. On the top of the mountain, the green mountain was green, the palace stood majestically, and the Xuanji Hall was located in the middle, surrounded by clouds. A few auspicious cranes circled in the air, flying by with long cries, like a fairyland, giving people a mysterious and solemn feeling. The whole scene made Lu Xiuyuan and Qingying admire, as if they had really stepped into the hall of immortal cultivation.

The Rainbow Bridge gradually stopped rising, forming an elegant arch in the air, and finally landed gently beside the Biyu Pond in front of the Xuanji Hall. The water in the pond was crystal clear, and the lakeside was quiet, as if it was a peaceful place in a fairyland.

At the same time, Taoist songs were heard from the Xuanji Hall, and the melodious music was rippling in the air. This song, which was filled with the breath of immortals, flowed like a spring, making the atmosphere on the top of the entire North Mountain more peaceful and solemn, with an immortal momentum.

Lu Xiuyuan looked down at this fairyland from the Rainbow Bridge, with mixed feelings. He had never seen such a gorgeous scenery. The beauty here made him completely forget the scenery of the outer courtyard, as if he was in a fairyland. Lu Xiuyuan realized that the difference between the inner courtyard and the outer courtyard was so great that it was like a small witch compared to a big witch. The inner courtyard was like an independent fairy cave, forming a sharp contrast with the outer courtyard, as if they were two different worlds.

As Senior Sister Qingying entered the Xuanji Hall, they found an old man in a yellow robe sitting in the center of the hall, deep in meditation. The old man's hair and beard were all white, his fingers were long and slender, and his face was distinct, but the most eye-catching thing was his dark eyes that were as deep as the abyss, like a black hole that attracted everything, making people feel endless mystery.

Lu Xiuyuan felt a surge of respect in his heart, knowing that the old man in the yellow robe was Xuanjizi. So, he stepped forward, clasped his fists, and said respectfully: "I am Lu Xiuyuan, the outsourced disciple, and I am honored to meet Elder Xuanjizi."

Xuanjizi twirled his beard lightly, smiling, and his tone revealed a hint of admiration: "Not bad, not bad. Young people are teachable. It is your blessing that Junior Brother can accept a disciple like you. The road ahead is long, and your blessing is yet to come. Stay in our sect and practice well. You may succeed in building your foundation in the future, and you may even be able to enter the inner courtyard."

When Lu Xiuyuan heard this, he felt helpless. This saying of "good fortune is yet to come" seemed a bit illusory to him. He felt unwilling to accept it, thinking that he was not waiting for "foundation building success in the future". He had a persistence and desire for cultivation and was unwilling to be confined to the outer courtyard.

The dissatisfaction in his heart made Lu Xiuyuan more determined. He secretly made up his mind to make a name for himself on the road of cultivating immortals, prove his strength, and no longer be looked down upon.

Lu Xiuyuan pursed his lips and swore silently in his heart: "I will definitely work hard to cultivate and pursue a higher realm, so that they can see that I, Lu Xiuyuan, am not an ordinary person."

After Xuanjizi finished speaking, he still maintained a calm smile, as if he had noticed Lu Xiuyuan's thoughts. He continued: "Practice is a long journey, don't rush for quick success. Only by perseverance can you achieve higher achievements."