System: After the fortune telling, my cultivation level skyrocketed.

The elder's words were profound and insightful, and all the disciples bowed and accepted the order: "We will follow the elder's teachings!"

The white-haired elder nodded slightly, his gaze finally settling on Chen Xuan: "Nephew Chen Xuan, the sect leader has ordered that after you return to the sect, you may go directly to the First World to see him—an avatar of the sect leader has been waiting here for a long time."

Chen Xuan bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you for informing me, Uncle-Master. I will keep it in mind."

"In that case, everyone may disperse." With that, the elder waved his sleeve, and the colossal ship that blotted out the sky rapidly shrank, eventually becoming the size of a palm, which he then put into his sleeve.

More than thirty disciples transformed into streaks of light, breaking through the ripples in the void, and rushed into their respective caves in the second and third eternal worlds.

Chen Xuan reached out and ruffled Qiu Zixian's long hair, saying gently, "Go back and meet up with Yu'er and the others first. After I've met with the sect leader, I'll return immediately."

"Yes, you must be careful." Qiu Zixian nodded in agreement, then transformed into a streak of black light and rushed into the Third World.

After Qiu Zixian left, Chen Xuan turned to the Dharma Protector Elder and respectfully asked, "Uncle-Master, I wonder if my master has emerged from seclusion?"

Upon hearing this, the Dharma Protector Elder gently shook his head:

"Senior Brother Lanxing is currently in seclusion, attempting to break through to the final stage of the Immortal King realm, seeking that crucial opportunity for advancement. Throughout history, countless exceptionally talented True Immortals and True Gods have been stuck at this stage, unable to make any further progress. However, Junior Nephew need not worry. With Senior Brother's aptitude, if he were to appear, it would surely mean he has already successfully attained the Immortal King realm."

"Disciple understands." A trace of worry flashed in Chen Xuan's eyes - he originally wanted to give the top resources he had obtained this time to his master to help him break through the bottleneck, but the place where the Immortal King was in seclusion must be extremely hidden, and there was no way to find it.

"Alright, junior disciple. This realm is the core area of ​​my Heartless Domain, it is safe and sound, so I will not personally escort you to see the sect master." Before he finished speaking, the old man's figure had already disappeared into the void.

Without further hesitation, Chen Xuan unleashed several Great Teleportation Techniques, traversing the void and entering the First World in a short while, arriving outside the immortal abode of Sect Master Jue Wuqing.

Who would have thought that Jue Wuqing, one of the most troublesome beings among the Celestial Kings, would have a Celestial Abode that is merely a simple thatched hut atop a mountain? In front of the hut stands an old apricot tree, beneath which lie two blue stones, and several chickens and ducks roam freely in the yard.

Although Chen Xuan was not an expert in puppetry, all paths lead to the same goal. With his profound knowledge of talismans and formations, he could tell at a glance that these chickens and ducks were exquisitely crafted puppets, with such high realism that they were almost indistinguishable from the real thing.

Chen Xuan gently pushed open the wooden door of the courtyard and bowed, saying, "Disciple Chen Xuan greets Sect Master."

"Come in." A calm yet gentle voice came from inside the house. Chen Xuan got up as instructed and slowly walked into the thatched hut.

The room was filled with the fragrance of incense. On the central wall hung an ancient scroll depicting an elderly man with white hair and beard working with a young child to create a puppet mechanism. The scene depicted in the painting was none other than this small courtyard on the mountaintop.

Jue Wuqing sat cross-legged on the bed. When Chen Xuan entered, his usually indifferent expression softened slightly, and he nodded gently, gesturing for him to sit on the futon not far away.

"Ten years have passed, and your aura has changed considerably. It seems you have gained a lot from this journey."

Chen Xuan didn't stand on ceremony, sat cross-legged on the futon, and said frankly:

"During this adventure in Xingxu, I experienced several life-or-death crises and narrowly escaped death. It's only natural that my aura has changed somewhat." He trusted this sect leader implicitly and did not hide his experiences.

A hint of approval flashed in Jue Wuqing's eyes as he asked meaningfully, "Oh? Have you ever seen the true world beyond the Flame Dragon Domain?"

Chen Xuan pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "I have seen them. The Ten Great Realms are home to countless races, and many geniuses emerge from them. In particular, some ancient immortal races have members who are born with innate supernatural abilities, making them extremely powerful at the same level."

"Now that you've met this prodigy, have you exchanged blows?" Jue Wuqing nodded slightly and asked.

"Of course I do." Chen Xuan touched his nose, a confident smile flashing in his eyes.

"What was the result?" Jue Wuqing laughed, his tone tinged with anticipation. "Among those of the same cultivation level, have you encountered any opponents who can rival you?"