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

Chen Xuan was taken aback upon hearing this. "Where did you hear that? Did your ancestor tell you himself?"

"How could that be?" Qing Tian Xiao Lou replied with a wry smile, "I heard it from my father."

"Did your father meet this ancestor?" Chen Xuan pressed.

“No, my father heard about it from his father as well.” Qing Tian Xiao Lou shook his head.

"Are you making this a nesting doll?" Chen Xuan said, somewhat speechless.

"What child?"

"No, it's nothing." Chen Xuan waved his hand.

"Don't overthink it. The verifiable information is very clear: this ancestor of the Nine Heavens Profound Purity Palace perished more than 40,000 years after the Xuanxiao royal family established its regime," Qingtian Xiaolou recalled.

"Do you know this senior's Taoist name?" Chen Xuan asked curiously.

"Of course I know." Qing Tian Xiao Lou nodded. "His name is Xuan Qing, and his Taoist name is Nine Heavens Sword Immortal."

"Rumor has it that this Nine Heavens Sword Immortal was born at the bottom of the Quyang Great World, with an extremely low starting point, and was an orphan from a young age. He was obsessed with the way of the sword, and in order to pursue the true meaning of the way of the sword, he traveled to nine great worlds, made ample preparations, and was full of confidence."

Qing Tian Xiao Lou sighed, "Unfortunately, even with thorough preparation, he still failed to transcend the tribulation in the end. Disheartened, he went into hiding, traveling through various hidden worlds and witnessing all the joys and sorrows of human life. It wasn't until the Xuanxiao Great World established imperial rule that he gained some insights and came here as his life was about to end, to establish a sect and pass on all his knowledge and understanding of swordsmanship to his disciples."

Listening to Qing Tian Xiao Lou's narration, Chen Xuan felt as if he could transcend time and space and witness the dramatic life of this respected Nine Heavens Sword Immortal.

Chen Xuan was deeply moved and couldn't help but shake his head and sigh: "To persist for a million years as a rogue immortal, it's hard to imagine what level of strength he has reached."

“Yes, the path to immortality is long and arduous. Throughout history, countless geniuses and prodigies have risked their lives and followed one after another on this path, only to fall by the wayside.” Qing Tian Xiao Lou said with a smile, “So I’ve come to a realization: rather than pursuing the elusive path of immortality, it’s better to be more practical. For example, being a feudal lord or king and living a carefree life for a thousand years would be enough.”

"You're quite open-minded," Chen Xuan said, looking at Qingtian Xiaolou with a hint of helplessness.

But Chen Xuan couldn't think that way.

The saddest thing for a person is to have no goals or pursuits for their future.

Because his ancestors followed Emperor Xuanxiao in establishing imperial power, Qingtian Xiaolou was born with the blessings of his ancestors and was knowledgeable from a young age, and had his own unique understanding of cultivators.

Throughout the three thousand cities of the Xuanxiao Great World, generation after generation of young talents strive for the path of immortality, like a multitude of fish crossing a river. But how many of them can ultimately become Void-Reversing Immortals through their own efforts?

Within the vast Qingtian County, even a Void-Reversing Immortal is nothing special in the Qingtian Clan; in terms of status, he is nowhere near as high as the Qingtian Marquis.

Therefore, upon hearing Qing Tian Xiao Lou's remarks, Chen Xuan understood what this young man had been pursuing all his life.

His goal was clear: to become the Marquis of Qingtian.

And what about yourself?

Now that I have come to this world, and in my previous two lives I have been pursuing immortality, great freedom and ease, if I cannot reach the peak in this life and overlook this vast world, then wouldn't this life have been wasted?

Moreover, I also bear the future of the descendants of Yan and Huang, and the mission of ensuring that the bloodline of Yan and Huang continues in this world.

Therefore, Chen Xuan knew that he could not stop becoming stronger. He had to keep growing stronger so that he would have enough power to protect the Longxia clan and to control the fate of himself, his relatives and friends, and even his Daoist partner.

"I've met the young master!"

As they entered the Qiongyu Tower area, the silver-armored soldiers who were stationed there to ensure security all knelt down on one knee.

"Hmm." Qing Tian Xiao Lou nodded slightly, then looked at Chen Xuan and smiled, "I might be quite busy these few days because of preparing for my little sister's welcome-home banquet."

Chen Xuan nodded; he already knew.

“Brother Chen Xuan, based on the strength you have shown today, you are considered top among the second-generation disciples of the four great academies, but if you were to be compared to the disciples of Xuanqing Palace, you would probably only be considered barely outstanding.”

Qing Tian Xiao Lou looked at Chen Xuan and continued, "So, do you understand what I mean?"

Chen Xuan nodded and replied, "So, every official disciple of the Nine Heavens Profound Purity Palace is a prodigy, one in ten thousand?"

Qing Tian Xiao Lou gestured for the silver-armored guards to stand up, then said, "More or less. So, I'm certain that among the sects that will extend olive branches to you next, there will definitely be no Nine Heavens Profound Purity Palace, God-Slaying Guard, or Taiqing Palace, because they are all arrogant."

"Thank you for the reminder." Chen Xuan nodded in thanks.

The two then chatted about some other topics.

Upon learning that Chen Xuan was going into seclusion to cultivate, Qing Tian Xiao Lou took out a jade talisman and handed it to Chen Xuan, saying, "If you feel bored these next few days, just crush this talisman and I will come to find you."

"Ah."

After leaving Qingtian Xiaolou, Chen Xuan returned to his residence in Qiongyulou, greeted by his maids.

"Master, you look so handsome today!"

Back in the familiar place, Bai Li transformed back into the girl in white and excitedly recounted the shocking scenes that had unfolded that evening.

Chen Xuan simply smiled slightly, "I didn't use my Daoist name today, but my real name, because I want my name to spread among the major sects first. If I'm lucky, the Dragon Xia clan members who have already joined other sects might be able to learn through this news that I, Chen Xuan, have arrived in Qingtian City."

"Wow, Master, this is a fantastic idea! This way, with just a little inquiry, the clansmen gathered or scattered in Qingtian City can contact you," Bai Li said excitedly.

Chen Xuan nodded, "I just don't know if I'll be able to meet any other clansmen this time when the various sects and cults in Qingtian County are openly recruiting disciples."

"We will definitely meet, Bai Li firmly believes."

Chen Xuan shook his head slightly, "I hope so."

Seeing Bai Li's obedient appearance, Chen Xuan instructed, "You've had your fun and sightseeing, now you need to focus on your cultivation."

Bai Li wanted to object, but when she thought about what she had seen and heard at the Wanbaoshan Treasure Competition today, she obediently nodded and replied, "Yes."

"Master, keep it up! Bai Li will also cultivate diligently." Bai Li understood that the reason her master was chosen by Qing Tian Xiao Lou and flattered and befriended by disciples of various sects was because her master was outstanding enough.

Chen Xuan smiled and nodded, "You're about to break through too. Focus on comprehending the mysteries of the Dao. If you're not confident, just wait a little longer. There's no need to rush."

"Yes, Bai Li understands, Master."

Chen Xuan nodded, "My 'Crimson Bright Nine Heavens Diagram' is about to break through."

"What? Really, Master?" Bai Li was very excited when she heard this.

"In three to five days at most. So, I'm going to the Northern Underworld Immortal Mansion to cultivate and break through. My second primordial spirit will come out to replace me later," Chen Xuan said.

"Yes, Master, don't worry, Bai Li will be very well-behaved outside."

Chen Xuan rubbed Bai Li's head, then his figure flashed and disappeared from the spot.