All beasts submit, and the peerless imperial princess is about to defy the heavens!

On the way back, Feng Ning also learned about the situation of Tianxuan Sect.

The Tianxuan Sect is divided into inner and outer sects.

Outer disciples focus on cultivation and study. Once their cultivation reaches a certain level, or if they are talented enough to be noticed by an elder, they can leave the outer sect to study in the inner sect.

Of course, the sect holds a special assessment every two years, and those who perform well in the assessment may be accepted into the inner sect by the elders.

The inner sect is more clearly divided, with a total of six peaks. The content learned on each peak is different: Martial Arts Peak, Alchemy Peak, Weapon Forging Peak, Talisman Peak, Array Formation Peak, and Beast Taming Peak.

After entering the inner sect, you will have one chance to choose which peak to study on. Of course, it still depends on your talent and ability.

Just like alchemy, if you don't have the talent for alchemy, it won't be of much use even if you go there, so most people will choose a path that suits them.

Each peak is divided into three layers.

New disciples who have just entered the inner sect, unless they are accepted as personal disciples by the elders, live at the foot of the mountain. If they want to cultivate and learn at a deeper level, they need to go to the mountainside.

Those who live on the mountaintop are the elders and their personal disciples. Ordinary inner disciples are not allowed to enter the mountaintop and can only move around on the lower two levels.

In addition to these six peaks, there is also an Elite Disciple Peak.

These are all genius disciples, the most outstanding and talented disciples selected from each peak. Their task is to cultivate diligently.

Even all resources will be allocated to these disciples first, and then to others.

These disciples generally do not leave the mountain. If needed, they will do things for the sect, but they are not bothered by trivial matters like other sect disciples, nor are they forced to complete sect tasks.

She nodded thoughtfully. "Master, after all this talk, you still haven't said which peak you're from?"

Nian Zhao revealed a smile of unparalleled elegance, "Your master is a peak unto himself!"

Feng Ning's eyes widened; this time, she was truly shocked.

"No way? Master, don't tell me you have no authority at all and are taking me back to be a menial disciple."

She had a pained expression on her face, her little face all scrunched up.

Then why bring her back? What if something happens and we can't save her, so we end up throwing her out instead?

Seeing those darting eyes, Nian Zhao tapped her on the head. "Little girl, what are you thinking about! You're not thinking of running away, are you?"

Feng Ning was speechless. "Master... I think I'd better run away. You just said you'd back me up. What if we both get caught up in the end?"

Nian Zhao laughed, "Don't worry, how could your master not protect a little girl like you?"

Seeing his conflicted look, he still explained, "The Tianxuan Sect is divided into one sect master, four elders, and six peaks, each with one elder and two deputy elders, as well as many teachers."

Her eyes lit up instantly. "Master, what about you?"

"What do you think?"

Since that's the case, he should at least be a deputy elder, right?

No! He said he doesn't belong to any of the six peaks, so he must not be from the Elite Disciple Peak.

My master looks quite young, yet he has already become an elder.

That would most likely mean he is an elite disciple.

After all, elite disciples have a lot of power, and they can even ignore sect missions. Someone like Master is very likely to be a strong one among the elite disciples.

She immediately felt relieved.

Steady!

She stopped asking questions and instead happily followed him back to the Tianxuan Sect.

The Tianxuan Sect was some distance from where they were, and it took them three whole days to fly there.

Feng Ningfei was completely bewildered.

Although she was traveling on a flying magical artifact, it was her first time going to such a far place. She was so excited that she barely rested along the way.

When the flying artifact came to a stop, it had already stopped in front of a mountain gate.

She stared wide-eyed in astonishment at the majestic mountain gate before her.

Wow! This must be what it means to "look up at the azure sky and the stars, and look down at the mortal world, which seems far away"?

The entire building in front of me is majestic and imposing, with even the mountain gate being hundreds of feet high, which makes people feel awe and reverence.

Nian Zhao smiled, but a chill ran down her spine.

Oh no, his little apprentice comes from a mortal realm. Wasn't he supposed to be all alone and helpless? How come he knows some poetry?

Should he learn some worldly skills to make her happy?

What if she gets bored and wants to run away later?

Thinking of this, his brows furrowed even deeper. "My dear disciple, what do you usually like to do?"

Feng Ning thought for a moment, "Hmm... eat, sleep, cultivate."

It seems there's nothing else.

In her past life, she was a mercenary, with endless training and no peaceful days for over a decade.

He transmigrated to this world of cultivation, only to be trapped in the dueling arena for ten years.

All in all, the only thing she's done in the past twenty-odd years has been practicing martial arts and fighting.

What she likes most is being able to eat what she likes and get a good night's sleep.

But no matter where she was, she faced many dangers and had to improve her skills, which made it a luxury.

Upon hearing this, Nian Zhao was instantly delighted. Thank goodness, at least there was a hobby he could manage.

He couldn't help her sleep, and she had to rely on herself for cultivation, but he could solve the problem of food. So he would try to get her more delicious food so that she wouldn't want to leave Tianxuan Sect.

"Okay, I got it. Let's go in first."

Nian Zhao took out a jade tablet from his spatial storage and showed it to the guards at the mountain gate.

Upon seeing this, the guard's expression instantly became even more respectful. "The inspection is complete, Elder, please come in."

Nian Zhao simply nodded without saying a word, accepted the jade token, and then led Feng Ning inside.

He summoned his sword, "Now I can just fly in on my sword."

Feng Ning looked at him awkwardly.

"Come on, haven't you already reached the Foundation Establishment stage? You shouldn't have any problem flying on a sword, right?"

"Master, flying on a sword is no problem, but I don't have a sword. You can't just watch your disciple go find a tree branch to fly on, can you?"

Nian Zhao's eyebrows twitched. "You don't have a sword?"

She nodded silently.

"Then how did you cultivate to the Foundation Establishment stage?"

Feng Ning helplessly conjured a small ice needle beside her. "This is how I cultivate."

Nian Zhao was almost laughing in exasperation. "Alright, alright, it's just a sword, no big deal. Let's go back first, and I'll take you to the Sword Tomb to pick one out later. Come on up, I'll take you there."

Feng Ning nodded. Who would complain about not having enough good things?