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

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan immediately perked up and listened attentively.

"Haha, little guy, you're really lucky. The Nine Heavens Immortal's Sword Realm Map can only be opened once every hundred years. You've caught up with it. Next September is the day the Nine Heavens Sword Realm Map will open. If you cultivate well and strive for a spot to enter and experience it, you might be able to comprehend the Great Dao of the Sword."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan was taken aback, and then asked, "What? Is the Sword Realm Diagram primarily meant to help disciples comprehend the Great Dao of the Sword?"

"Isn't the Great Dao of the Sword enough?" Lady Qingtianhou smiled and explained to Chen Xuan. She seemed to subconsciously think that Chen Xuan did not understand the Great Dao of the Sword, so she patiently explained, "If you want to become a sword immortal in the way of the sword, you must comprehend the Great Dao of the Sword. The branches of the Great Dao, such as the Gale Sword Dao, the Gentleman Sword Dao, and even the Heavenly Domain Sword Dao, can only be considered as branches of the Great Dao of the Sword, containing one aspect of the Great Dao of the Sword."

Although Chen Xuan had long since comprehended the Great Dao of the Sword and reached the realm of the true meaning of the Great Dao of the Sword, his understanding of the in-depth subdivisions of the Sword Dao was not clear, so he listened patiently.

Qing Tianchen admired Chen Xuan's composure and natural manner in front of him, and said with a smile: "The reason why the Nine Heavens Profound Purity Palace is known as the number one sword sect in Qing Tian County is partly due to its formal disciples, which are selected from among tens of thousands of people, and even those powerful Earth Immortals and Loose Immortals."

"The second reason is because of the Nine Heavens Sword Realm Map and the records of insights and experiences of the Earth Immortals and Loose Immortals throughout the ages." Qing Tianchen shook his head. "Over the past tens of thousands of years, every era has seen the emergence of brilliant sword masters. Although most of them have failed in the Heavenly Realm and the passage of time, the powerful techniques they created have all been recorded in the Sword Realm Map."

"If you can earn a spot through your own strength, you will definitely be able to inherit a sword technique that satisfies you," Qing Tianchen said. "So little guy, you have to work hard."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Lord Marquis."

"Haha, let's not talk about these things on New Year's Eve. Now that you're here, don't act like an outsider. Come and have a drink."

“Yes, Brother Chen Xuan, come on.” Qing Tian Xiao Lou also raised his cup in agreement.

"Chen Xuan, I respect you. Without you, I would not be able to return to the tribe, let alone see my father, mother, and brother." Qing Tian Yu'er's ability to say these words in this setting is enough to show how important Chen Xuan is to her.

As expected, after Qing Tianyu said that, the Qing Tianhou couple valued Chen Xuan even more.

"By the way, Father, which of the many sects in Qingtian City should I join?"

After drinking a cup of immortal wine, Qing Tian Yu'er took the opportunity to ask about the outcome of the previous cleansing banquet.

Upon hearing this, Qing Tianchen looked at his daughter, hesitated for a moment, and said, "No rush, I'll tell you sooner or later. In the meantime, just enjoy your time in the city. I'll definitely let you know when the ancestors have news."

Qing Tianyu pouted, somewhat dissatisfied, but didn't say anything more.

Chen Xuan had a fairly relaxed time at the New Year's gathering, without the awkwardness he felt when facing a lot of strangers.

After the New Year, more young people came to Qingtian City wanting to become disciples of a sect.

On the ninth day of the first lunar month, Chen Xuan and the siblings Qing Tian and Xiao Lou went to Wanbao Mountain together again, but this time they were not there to participate in the treasure-hunting competition or the fighting competition; they were simply sightseeing.

After touring around, the group strolled around Qingtian City and unknowingly arrived at the branch offices of the four major academies.

As expected, they encountered Tianxing and two others.

The three were very happy and insisted on taking Chen Xuan and his group to visit a branch of the academy.

During this time, Chen Xuan met with the senior representatives of the three major academies. All three were refined middle-aged men who were extremely friendly to Princess Chen Xuan and the others.

As their parting drew near, Zi Mo finally found an opportunity to be alone with Chen Xuan. Without hesitation, she took off a hairpin from her hair and handed it to Chen Xuan.

"After this parting, I don't know when we'll meet again. I have no treasures to give you, but this hairpin is a protective artifact that I crafted myself. If Fellow Daoist Chen Xuan doesn't mind, I hope you'll accept it as a keepsake." Zi Mo spoke calmly, as if he had already prepared himself for rejection.

Looking at Zi Mo's serene face and the simple yet thoughtful hairpin she offered, Chen Xuan understood her feelings. He couldn't say he liked such a pure-hearted girl, but he didn't reject her either. He knew Zi Mo was the kind of person with a tranquil mind, and such people often focus intently on something; otherwise, they wouldn't have achieved much in the art of array formations.

Chen Xuan believed that Zi Mo's affection for him stemmed from his unique insights into formations and his admiration for strength; time would heal all wounds.

Rather than rejecting her now, it's better to let time settle things. After hundreds or thousands of years, when her understanding of relationships has matured, she will naturally understand.

Chen Xuan took the hairpin, then took out a purple talisman and handed it over, saying, "This is a protective talisman I made myself. It can be refined with a drop of blood. If you encounter a crisis in the wild, you can activate it with a single thought."

Zi Mo took the purple talisman from Chen Xuan, her body trembling slightly. "Is this for me?"

Chen Xuan nodded with a smile.

Zi Mo was overjoyed, and couldn't help but smile with delight.

Talismans are a great path, and the difficulty of entering the field is even higher than that of weapon crafting and formations. This is one of the reasons why powerful talismans are so powerful and expensive.

"Once this purple talisman is activated, in my opinion, it should be able to withstand the fierce attacks of an ordinary mid-stage Nascent Soul Daoist for ten breaths."

Zi Mo and the other two were considered friends by Chen Xuan, and it was only natural to exchange gifts. If this talisman was used properly, it could save Zi Mo's life during the great calamity.

"What?" Upon learning that this purple talisman could withstand the attack of a Nascent Soul Daoist for ten breaths, Zi Mo was greatly shocked. After all, Chen Xuan's current cultivation level was only at the early stage of Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment, yet the talisman he created had such power.

If Zi Mo didn't know Chen Xuan's character, she would definitely think he was bragging.

Zi Mo held the precious purple talisman and gazed up at Chen Xuan's face. She might not care about the value of such a gift; even if Chen Xuan gave her an ordinary object, she would treasure it.

"Chen Xuan... thank you." Zi Mo looked at Chen Xuan with a serene smile. She had a real urge to hug him, but she wasn't Tian Xing. She had her own way of doing things, and even if she wanted to express her emotions, she would deliberately suppress them and not show them.

A gentle breeze blew by, ruffling the hair at Zi Mo's temples. Chen Xuan looked at this innocent woman, smiled, and stepped forward to smooth her slightly disheveled hair.

"The path to immortality is long and arduous, with many tribulations awaiting us. Without becoming a celestial immortal, everything else is just empty talk. Do not betray your sincere heart for the path of immortality. Only after truly achieving immortality and freedom can you do what you once wanted to do and pursue what your heart desires."

Chen Xuan's words reached Zi Mo's ears as gently as a spring breeze.

Zi Mo blushed and nodded. Her Dao heart had been enlightened, and she understood the meaning of Chen Xuan's words. She also knew how to view this budding and innocent feeling. "Zi Mo understands. Thank you, Chen Xuan."