Immortals Step into Heaven

Zheng Yuan nodded slowly, and the melancholy that had originally filled his eyes was gradually replaced by an extremely firm belief.

He raised his head slightly, his eyes looking into the distance, his expression revealing determination and perseverance. He said slowly, "Brother Chen is right. Since I have chosen this path to immortality, there is no possibility of retreat."

Even if the road ahead is extremely difficult and dangerous, even if I encounter countless difficulties and obstacles, even if I die, I will die on this long journey to immortality.

With that, the two men walked steadily back to the Law Enforcement Hall and then to their respective rooms. Zheng Yuan sat in his room, gently cradling the Spirit Seeking Rat in his arms and feeding it a Spirit Beast Pill. Watching the Spirit Seeking Rat devour the pill with relish, Zheng Yuan felt a sense of comfort. He then took a Huang Yuan Pill himself and began to practice with his eyes closed, attempting to improve his cultivation in this tranquil atmosphere.

Zheng Yuan mentally estimated the time. He knew the top-grade staff he'd commissioned from Tianbao Pavilion should be ready. He went to the pavilion's side room and saw Shangguan Zi standing there gracefully, holding a glowing staff. She gently placed it before Zheng Yuan. The staff shimmered with a strange golden sheen, captivating the eye at first sight.

Zheng Yuan's heartbeat quickened. He slowly stretched out his hands and took the top-grade magic staff from Shangguan Zi. The heavy feeling of the staff in his hands gave him a strong sense of security.

He gently swung the long stick, and a sharp whistling sound suddenly rang out in the air. The sound seemed to be announcing the powerful power of the long stick. Zheng Yuan's eyes flashed with excitement.

Thank you, Fellow Daoist Shangguan, Zheng Yuan sincerely thanked Shangguan Zi.

Shangguan Zi smiled slightly, a smile that was like a spring breeze, making people feel warm. "Mr. Zheng, you are too polite. Tianbao Pavilion has always valued its reputation, and we will do our best to fulfill our promises."

Zheng Yuan nodded, carefully examining the long staff in his hand once more. He knew that with this long staff, his Thirteen North Sea Staffs would find new use, adding another powerful aid on his path to immortality.

After leaving the wing of Tianbao Pavilion, Zheng Yuan couldn't wait to return to the room of the Law Enforcement Hall. After refining the long stick, he began to familiarize himself with the characteristics of this top-grade magical weapon.

He kept waving the long stick, which was as easy to use as his own arm. Every swing brought up a sharp sound of wind.

Sometimes he thrust out swiftly, like lightning, and sometimes he swept across with great force, as powerful as a hurricane. Feeling the growing tacit understanding between the long staff and himself, he was able to use the power of the long staff more freely as time went by.

A satisfied smile appeared on Zheng Yuan's face.

Zheng Yuan stared at the majestic and top-grade magic weapon long staff in his hand. He gently stroked the surface of the long staff that was sparkling with golden luster.

"I'll call you Beihai Stick from now on!" Zheng Yuan said softly.

Afterwards, Zheng Yuan carefully put the Beihai Stick back into his storage bag and began to practice.

Half a month later, Zheng Yuan returned to Danqing Sect, exhausted. He walked with steady steps to the Mission Hall, which was bustling with activity. Zheng Yuan approached the counter, saw Li Zhe, and smiled, "Senior Brother Li, long time no see!" He handed Li Zhe his ID token.

Li Zhe smiled at Zheng Yuan, took Zheng Yuan's identity token, and after carefully examining it, he said, "Junior Brother Zheng, your mission to find the Yunlong Sect is also completed." When Senior Brothers Xu and Tang returned, they explained to the Mission Hall how they had received the news.

Zheng Yuan nodded slightly and said with a smile, "Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother." His smile was as warm as the sun, making people feel very friendly.

Li Zhe handed the identity token to Zheng Yuan. After Zheng Yuan took the identity token, he looked down at it and saw that the number on it had also changed to two thousand seven hundred and eighty.

Li Zhe still had a smile on his face as he patiently explained: Junior Brother Zheng, although the sect competition is normally still a year away, after the approximate address of the Yunlong Sect ruins was determined, the Yuanying ancestors of the major sects joined forces to find the exact address of the Yunlong Sect.

However, it was rumored that it was a secret realm. Due to damage, it could only be entered by cultivators in the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stages. Any cultivator above the Foundation Establishment stage would be destroyed, and any cultivator who entered would die. Therefore, the various sects decided that, three months from now, each would send one hundred Qi Refining disciples and ten Foundation Establishment disciples to the Yunlong Sect's secret realm to search for treasure.

Moreover, this time the sect competition has been advanced and will start in a month. The top 100 will be eligible to enter the secret realm of the Yunlong Sect. Everyone has started preparations early, and various news will gradually spread. Many brothers and sisters have already started to get ready.

Junior Brother Zheng, you are very powerful. If you participate, you may be able to get a good ranking in the competition and have the opportunity to enter the secret realm of Yunlong Sect to search for treasures.

Zheng Yuan frowned slightly, lost in thought. After a moment, he raised his head and asked curiously, "What are the specific requirements and rules for this sect competition? I can also make some preparations in advance."

Li Zhe coughed lightly, cleared his throat, and said, "Junior Brother Zheng, this sect's competition is divided into several stages. The first is the elimination round, which adopts a one-on-one competition format. The competition is held on a special fighting stage. The winner is the one who forces the opponent off the stage or makes the opponent surrender."

However, killing is not allowed during the competition. Once anyone is found to have maliciously injured their opponent, they will be disqualified immediately.

Li Zhe paused and continued, after the elimination round will be the top 100 round.

All you have to do is keep defeating your opponents in the Dabi Sect until you reach the top 100.

Finally, it was the finals. The disciples who made it to the finals were the best of the best in the sect. The finals would select the top ten disciples. Those who made it to the top ten would receive one Foundation Establishment Pill, the top three would receive two, and the top three would receive three. If one could place in the top ten and receive a Foundation Establishment Pill, they would have a chance of achieving their foundation, and if they succeeded, they could live to be two hundred years old, said disciple Li Zhe with envy.

Afterward, Li Zhe patted Zheng Yuan on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Junior Brother Zheng, don't underestimate this sect competition. It's not only a great opportunity to showcase your strength, but also the key to gaining more opportunities within the Yunlong Sect's secret realm. I heard there are all sorts of rare herbs, magical treasures, and even the possibility of obtaining ancient techniques within the secret realm."

Zheng Yuan's heart was stirred when he heard Li Zhe's words. The Yunlong Sect's secret realm held the resources for his foundation building. Zheng Yuan knew this was a rare opportunity, a chance to take a step further on his path to immortality.

He nodded slightly and said to Li Zhe respectfully, "Thank you, Senior Brother, for telling me. I wonder how I can register for the sect competition?"