Mysterious mirror hanging high

Spring goes and autumn comes, and another year of cold and heat has passed. On this day, Jing Yu's one-year stay at Zhongyue Peak ended. He said goodbye to Qi Baisheng, and after many twists and turns, he returned to Nanyue Peak and met Xiao Beiyue.

Xiao Beiyue was still sitting at the table, reviewing a pile of documents. He looked up at Jing Yu and smiled faintly, saying, "Xuan Jing, you've come at a good time. If you'd delayed for a few more days, I would have gone to Juechen Xianzhou to do some work, and you might not have seen me again."

"Senior Xiao, Xuan Jing has been studying in Songfeng Pavilion for five years, but today I come to say goodbye to you."

Jing Yu studied in Zhongyue Academy for a year and read a lot of Confucian classics. He really has a sense of literary talent. If he goes out at this time, others will just think that he is a native disciple of Songfeng Pavilion.

Xiao Beiyue looked the gray-robed young man in front of him up and down, and sighed, "Xuan Jing, if you change to cultivate Confucianism and Taoism, your achievements may not be lower than they are now!"

Jing Yu smiled without saying anything. He had been studying the Taoist traditions of the Five Mountains for the past five years, just to eliminate the dross and retain the essence. Although he had indeed studied a lot of Confucian techniques and magical powers, he did not agree with some of the concepts held therein. Now it seemed that the Taoist tranquility and inaction was more suitable for his personality.

"If you are willing, you can study in Nanyue for a few more years. I will personally teach you some tips on cultivation, and your future path should be smoother." Xiao Beiyue couldn't help but say.

"Thank you very much for your kindness, Senior Xiao. It's just that Xuan Jing has been away from the sect for a long time, and he has to go back to see his old friends. If he has time, he will definitely visit again." Jing Yu said respectfully.

"Ok."

"Anyway, the Penglai Gathering in thirty-five years is scheduled to be held at Songfeng Pavilion. This is a grand event that only happens once every two hundred years in the entire Penglai Immortal Continent. The Five Peak Masters will all be present, so we will naturally have a chance to meet again."

Xiao Beiyue sighed deeply, "The journey to Xuan Ce Sect is long. It's only thirty-five years away from the [Meeting at Penglai]. Every moment is crucial for your cultivation. I will escape into the void to send you back..."

Jing Yu knew that Xiao Beiyue was busy with chores. Although this journey would only delay him by a quarter of an hour or two, he was still very grateful for the kindness of Master Shu and said gratefully, "Thank you, Senior."

The next moment, Xiao Beiyue took Jing Yu and escaped into the void. Less than two quarters of an hour later, they appeared at the foot of Tianji Peak.

"I still have a lot of mundane things to do, so I won't go to visit Sanniang." Xiao Beiyue nodded at Jing Yu and disappeared from the spot in an instant.

Jing Yu bowed towards the void, then climbed up Tianji Peak and came to the cave where Yun Xuance practiced and lived. He knocked on the warning formation outside the cave.

Not long after, a female cultivator in palace attire, who looked to be in her thirties and had an ordinary appearance, slowly walked out of the cave and smiled at Jing Yu:

"I thought there was more than one piece of good news today. It turns out Xuan Jing has returned to the mountain... After five years of studying abroad, have you learned the true skills of Songfeng?"

Jing Yu pulled out a jade slip from his storage bag and handed it over respectfully: "All the useful and passable inheritances recorded by Xuanjing in the past five years are contained here. Please review it, Sect Master."

Yun Xuance took the jade slip and scanned it with his mind. A hint of joy appeared on his face. "Well, Songfeng Pavilion is indeed one of the most prominent spiritual sects in Zhongzhou. Even if it's just a peripheral inheritance, it has some mysteries not found in ordinary sects... With this inheritance, I think the [Technical Department] will be able to come up with many new things."

"Master, you just said there was more than one piece of good news... I wonder what other good news there is?" Jing Yu asked with a smile.

"Oh, it happened just a few days ago. I'm afraid Yang Wan's spiritual letter hasn't reached you yet."

"Is it about Yang Wan?" Jing Yu was stunned. Two years ago, Yang Wan and Guan Zhen, the foundation-building master of [Jian Ge], became a Taoist couple. They also held a wedding banquet in [Jian Ge] and [Xuan Ce Men] respectively. At that time, Jing Yu was still studying in Song Feng Pavilion, so naturally he could not attend the banquet in person. He just asked someone to send a gift to bring blessings to the two juniors.

Yun Xuance smiled, "It's her husband's happy event..."

"Three days ago, Guan Zhen of [Jiang Ge] formed a golden elixir at [Ling Xiao Peak]. Spiritual clouds spread over two hundred miles, and the elixir was of the highest quality! He has now been promoted to the position of the Golden Elixir Master of Jian Ge!"

"Guan Zhen has formed a golden elixir? And it's a top-grade one!" Jing Yu exclaimed in surprise, "This is truly a great event!"

Then he thought of the prophecy he had obtained when he had calculated their marriage, "Sword Qi Soaring to the Sky," and thought to himself, "Guan Zhen is forming his elixir at Lingxiao Peak. Could this be the prophecy?"

He had a vague feeling that things were not that simple.

"Of course it's a happy event."

Yun Xuance smiled and said, "Guan Zhen is, after all, the son-in-law of my [Xuance Sect]. Among the three Zhongzhou Pavilions, there is a Jindan Zhenren who is friendly to our Taoist sect. He has a say in all aspects. He is very different from before."

"By the way, Sect Master, the [Penglai Meeting] will be held in thirty-five years. I wonder if our Xuan Ce Sect has any spots to participate?" Jing Yu asked.

"Of course there are." Yun Xuance smiled and said, "In fact, there is no threshold for the participation of the [Penglai Conference]. The only threshold is actually the cultivation level of the participants."

"In theory, as long as one has formed a golden elixir, even a cultivator at the early stage of a low-grade golden elixir is eligible to participate in the conference... Of course, this is only theoretical. After all, no cultivator with a low-grade golden elixir would seek humiliation."

"The [Xuanyuan Yuhuatian] is a heritage cave built specifically for Jindan cultivators. Twenty thousand years ago, Xiao Tianjun also entered the cave when he was in the Jindan stage, and only then did he receive a great opportunity that could transform him. I think there are really some secrets in this immortal cave. Xuanjing should not miss it."

“I can only say that I will do my best.”

Jing Yu had a clear understanding of his own position. He thought to himself, "I'm currently in the middle stage of the Golden Core Realm, and my physical training is at the [First Level of the Different Mansion Realm]. At best, I can tie with someone like Qi Baisheng, a late Golden Core Realm, nearing perfection. Actually, I already have a chance of securing a spot in the top three."

"If, thirty-five years from now, I can break through to the late Golden Core stage in my Qi training, my total mana will increase significantly, and my mana strength will also be on a higher level. Taking first place will be a sure thing."

"Or if the Kudu Treasure Body reaches another level, reaching the [Second Level of the Alien Palace], it can condense another [Alien Palace], which will greatly increase its strength and can still secure victory."

"But in reality, neither path is easy. In the long run, both can be achieved naturally, but thirty-five years is too short..."

Thinking of this, Jing Yu looked up at Yun Xuance and said, "Master, Xuan Jing will be in seclusion for the next period of time to fully prepare for the Penglai Battle! I'm afraid I won't be able to take care of the responsibility of teaching the skills to the disciples."

Yun Xuance said in a deep voice, "Why would that matter? Xuan Jing, just focus on your cultivation. Thirty-five years from now, I'll have all the heroes in the world admire the genius of Tianming Tower!"