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

After successfully completing the main task, Yin Yi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Although there were some misunderstandings during the trip, fortunately, the tasks assigned by the host were completed quite well, and the rest were just some social interactions.

“Elder Long, no rush. I noticed just now that the combined formation of the Imperial Guards at the first line of defense in Zelin Sea is a bit low-level. Coincidentally, I happen to know a pretty good combined formation technique,” ​​Yin Yi said proactively.

Elder Long understood Yin Yi's meaning perfectly well and readily agreed.

After Yin Yi left, only the core senior members of Fang Qushan's faction remained in the conference hall.

The series of surprises thrilled the high-ranking officials, who seemed to have already envisioned the prosperous rise of the descendants of Qushan thousands of years later.

Without Elder Long needing to say anything more, the high-ranking officials in the council hall all raised one hand and said in unison:

"I, Jiang Ming, Jiang Tianxiao, Xuan Shuize, Ji Zhong, Li Feng... swear by the Heavenly Dao... without the authorization of Chen Xuan and the Clan Chief, I will never reveal a single thing I have seen or heard today. If I break this oath, I am willing to be punished by the Heavenly Dao, my soul scattered and never to be reincarnated!"

Seeing everyone make such a solemn oath to the Heavenly Dao in front of him, Elder Long nodded in satisfaction: "Any member of my clan whose Qi Refining cultivation is at the early stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm can switch to this Heavenly Rank Qi Refining Method after going through a strict investigation, screening and oath-taking process."

Jiang Ming, Jiang Tianxiao, Ji Zhong, Xuan Shuize and others were overjoyed to hear this.

The Heavenly Rank method is a precious inheritance that points to the foundation of a Heavenly Immortal. Although it is limited by its rank, the foundation it lays is not perfect and is less effective than the second expansion of the Purple Mansion by the Immortal Rank Qi Refining method.

Having only been based in Qushan for a short ten years, he was able to obtain a Heaven-Rank Dharma. Even Chen Xuan had never dared to hope for such a thing before, as such resources were extremely rare.

Who could have imagined that a simple act of visiting relatives and showing concern, entrusted to Qingtian Xiaolou, would unintentionally lay such a solid foundation for the tribe?

After completing the task assigned by Qing Tian Xiao Lou, Yin Yi and the others stayed in Qushan for more than a month.

During this period, they meticulously trained and instructed the Yinglong Guards of Qushan in accordance with the defense standards of the Qingtian Marquis's Mansion, and also did not forget to guide the younger generation of Qushan and the Jiang clan in their cultivation.

When they spent time together, the question that the younger generation in Qushan asked most often was about their faith—Chen Xuan.

Yin Yi spent nearly two months with Chen Xuan and Bai Li at the Marquis's residence, and became quite familiar with Chen Xuan's deeds. Every time he told the group of juniors from Qushan about Chen Xuan's legendary past, the little ones listened with great attention, afraid of missing any detail.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is an extremely important festival for the Longxia people. Yin Yi and others also personally experienced the grand scene of the Qushan people commemorating their ancestors.

As time passed, in early September, several streaks of light shot out from the Dao Proving Hall below the Nine Heavens Mysterious Purity Palace in Qingtian City.

"Junior Brother Beiming, the opening of the Nine Heavens Sword Realm Map of the sect is in three days. I wish you a fruitful journey." The second-generation disciple, Qinglian, said to Chen Xuan with a serene smile.

"Yes, Junior Brother Beiming just came out of seclusion and hadn't even returned to Beiming Peak when he was intercepted by our sir and pulled here for a discussion on the Dao."

Feng Yue remained as alluring as ever, and teased Chen Xuan, "It's a good thing you're not a second-generation disciple, otherwise the fifteen spots to enter the Sword Realm Map would have been fought over fiercely."

After giving guidance to his fellow disciples in the Hall of Enlightenment, Chen Xuan felt that his six months of secluded cultivation had yielded remarkable results, and his strength had risen to a whole new level. He cupped his hands and smiled at Qinglian and Fengyue, saying, "Then I'll take your kind words, Senior Sister."

After parting ways with Qinglian and the other second-generation disciples, the two quickly returned to the outer perimeter of the sect.

"Hehe, during this seclusion, my strength has greatly increased. I, Wang Kaixuan, will definitely be one of the fifteen spots for third-generation disciples to enter the Sword Realm Map." Wang Kaixuan stood with his hands behind his back in the void, looking at Chen Xuan with a smug expression. "As for you, junior brother, since you became a disciple of our master, you only went to pay your respects on the third day. You've been in seclusion for the past six months. I wonder how strong you really are now?"

Chen Xuan smiled and shook his head: "I have spent most of the past few months studying the sword formation techniques taught by my master, as well as the Qi Refining and Divine Demon Body Refining techniques, which I have practiced for about three months each."

"Oh?" Wang Kaixuan already knew that Chen Xuan's Qi Refining cultivation was still at the late stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm when he discussed the Dao at the Dao Proving Hall. What he was curious about was whether Chen Xuan had made any new breakthroughs in his Divine Demon Body Refining.

Seeing his senior brother casting an inquiring glance, Chen Xuan's mind stirred, and whoosh—a dense crimson divine power instantly emanated from his body. Compared to when the two sparred in Sword Valley half a year ago, the density of this divine power was incomparable.

"The Crimson Bright Divine Body of the Primordial Realm?" Wang Kaixuan was not too surprised when he saw the Crimson Bright Divine Power on Chen Xuan's body. After all, before he went into seclusion, he knew that Chen Xuan's Crimson Bright Divine Body had reached the middle and late stages of the Innate Realm.

“Yes, in this way, I can focus on cultivating the supernatural power ‘Law of Heaven and Earth’,” Chen Xuan said.

Wang Kaixuan nodded, somewhat dejected: "Only when I actually started cultivating supernatural powers did I realize that the legendary ability to grow one's divine body to the size of a thousand-foot mountain with a single thought is not so easy. It all has to be done step by step."

Chen Xuan deeply agreed, explaining that the reason why the Law of Heaven and Earth was regarded as a powerful supernatural ability was precisely because the longer one cultivated it, the larger the divine body one could unleash.

As it stands, when they unleash their magic, their divine bodies are only about two meters tall, a far cry from the legendary power to move mountains and burn seas.

"Junior brother, what are your plans after the Sword Realm Map ends?" Wang Kai asked, changing the subject.

Chen Xuan pondered for a moment: "Regardless of what I gain from the trip to the Sword Realm Map, after I come out, I plan to first cultivate the Law of Heaven and Earth to a height of ten zhang, and after getting my master's approval, I will go down the mountain to explore and gain experience."

Upon hearing about venturing out into the world, Wang Kaixuan's eyes lit up: "Hehe, that's exactly what I was thinking too."

Anyway, the Immortal Realm Ancient Road won't arrive for more than two years, so I plan to use this time to join the God-Slaying Guard. Last time, the second expansion of my Purple Mansion completely depleted my resources; if I don't accumulate some Origin Liquid, breaking through to the Myriad Manifestations Realm will be a long way off.”

Chen Xuan nodded and smiled, "In that case, I'll accompany you then."

"Really? That's fantastic!" Wang Kaixuan exclaimed with delight.

After making an agreement, Chen Xuan flew towards Beiming Peak.

With no one else around, Bai Li, who had been disguised as a bracelet, popped her head out and asked Chen Xuan, "Master, do you want to join the God-Slaying Guard?"

“That’s right.” Chen Xuan smiled and patted Bai Li’s head when he saw her worried expression. “Master joined the God-Slaying Guard not to capture wanted criminals in exchange for the Source Liquid.”

"Since Master doesn't lack cultivation essence, then why?" Bai Li asked, full of doubt.

As Bai Li was Chen Xuan's personal spirit beast, Chen Xuan naturally wouldn't hide anything from her.

"As the last Dao Protector of the Trial Hall said, once a sect disciple passes the brutal test and becomes a member of the God-Slaying Guard in the Xuanxiao World, it is equivalent to wearing the imperial skin. Not only can they take on bounty missions to exchange for resources, but they can also use their God-Slaying Guard identity to go to any place under the jurisdiction of the God-Slaying Guard in the Xuanxiao Great World through the teleportation arrays of the God-Slaying Guard branches in the three thousand counties of the Xuanxiao World."

Bai Li instantly understood: "So that's true! Does that mean that as long as Master receives news from the other scattered clansmen, he can immediately take the teleportation array and rush there?"

"exactly."

A gentle breeze ruffled Chen Xuan's white hair. He squinted slightly. "Otherwise, why would I go out during this period of rapid strength improvement? The sooner I obtain the qualification of the God-Slaying Guard, the better."