Mortal: I became invincible after becoming sworn brothers with Han Li.

As an "outsider," Li Yunfan naturally knew that Han Li was unaware of the Ascension Assembly at this time, and even less aware that the strange token he obtained from the Golden Light Master was the legendary "Ascension Token."

The reason he asked that question was, of course, to gain some favor with Han Li.

However, before Han Li could ask a question, Wan Xiaoshan, who was standing next to him, exclaimed in surprise.

"What? Brother Han wants to participate in the Ascension Ceremony?"

Han Li frowned and asked in confusion, "What Ascension Ceremony? Isn't this a trading gathering among cultivators?"

Wan Xiaoshan was taken aback, because judging from Han Li's tone, he was clearly unaware of the existence of the Ascension Conference.

Seeing this, Li Yunfan smiled faintly, then said apologetically, "So Brother Han was unaware of the Ascension Ceremony. I was presumptuous. Please forgive me, Brother Han."

Han Li shook his head slightly, and then began to inquire about the Ascension Ceremony.

Seeing that the other party had finally asked a question, Li Yunfan naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity to gain favor, so he took the initiative to explain to Han Li.

"This Ascension Ceremony is jointly organized by the seven sects of the Yue Kingdom. Each sect will offer ten spots. As long as you make it into the top ten, you will have the opportunity to join a sect and completely shed your status as a rogue cultivator..."

"Brother Han, do you know why these high and mighty sects hold ascension ceremonies?"

Han Li raised an eyebrow. Judging from Li Yunfan's words, could there be some inside story behind this Ascension Ceremony?

These secrets were indeed quite intriguing to him, so he clasped his hands in a respectful gesture and sincerely said, "Brother Li, please enlighten me!"

Li Yunfan smiled slightly. It seemed that he had managed to leave some goodwill in Han Li's heart, and his "scheming" had not been in vain.

He then began to explain the secret to Han Li.

"Actually, these cultivation sects open their gates every now and then to absorb a large number of rogue cultivators as low-level disciples, so why do they still go to such great lengths to hold the Ascension Ceremony?"

Han Li was naturally unaware of the inside story, but Wan Xiaoshan, who came from a family of cultivators, knew some of it.

He shouted, "I know! It's the Foundation Establishment Pill!"

Han Li was taken aback again upon hearing this. What was a Foundation Establishment Pill? The name sounded like some kind of elixir.

"That's right, it's because of the Foundation Establishment Pill!" Li Yunfan nodded in affirmation.

"Brother Han should know that for cultivators like us who wish to advance to the higher Foundation Establishment stage, Foundation Establishment Pills are an indispensable component..."

Li Yunfan then explained to Han Li about the Foundation Establishment Pill, how to obtain it, and its relationship with the Ascension Conference.

Han Li suddenly realized that as long as he entered the top ten in the Ascension Tournament, he could not only join an immortal sect, but more importantly, he could get a Foundation Establishment Pill for free!

"I never imagined Brother Li would know so much about the Ascension Ceremony. Could it be...?"

Li Yunfan nodded first, then sighed softly and said, "Although I come from a prominent family, our family is of humble origin, and obtaining a Foundation Establishment Pill is no easy feat. Now that I have this opportunity, I naturally must seize it!"

Han Li sighed inwardly, realizing that he, too, was without a path to enlightenment.

"It seems that for the sake of my future cultivation path, I may have to participate in this Ascension Conference... I wonder if I can obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill with my current strength..." Han Li thought to himself.

Wan Xiaoshan was also somewhat astonished at this moment, never expecting that one of the two people he casually befriended was a rogue cultivator, and the other was going to participate in the Ascension Conference.

In comparison, I felt like a "spoiled brat".

Li Yunfan glanced at Han Li discreetly, then casually brought up another matter.

"Speaking of Foundation Establishment Pills, it reminds me of something I heard some seniors mention before..."

Upon hearing this, Han Li and Wan Xiaoshan both looked at Li Yunfan with curiosity.

"Rumor has it that besides the Ascension Ceremony and sect recruitment, there seems to be another way to join the Seven Great Sects, but for us, it's far more difficult than the Ascension Ceremony!"

Han Li's curiosity had been completely piqued by Li Yunfan, and he pressed for an answer: "What method?"

Wan Xiaoshan seemed to be hearing about this for the first time as well, and he also pricked up his ears, staring at Li Yunfan with a face full of curiosity.

"Legend has it that the seven major sects once issued numerous tokens. Any cultivator who possessed these tokens, regardless of their background, cultivation level, or aptitude, could join the sect and receive a Foundation Establishment Pill. These tokens were collectively known as 'Ascension Tokens,' meaning that obtaining an Ascension Token was a great opportunity to ascend to heaven in one step!"

A strange look flashed in Wan Xiaoshan's eyes. He hadn't expected that there was such a thing as an Ascension Token.

Upon hearing the words "Ascension Order," Han Li's heart skipped a beat, for he suddenly remembered the jet-black triangular token he had obtained...

"One side of that plaque is engraved with the words 'Ascension to Immortality,' and the other side is engraved with the word 'Order.' Put them together, isn't that 'Order to Ascension to Immortality'?!"

Thinking of this, a surge of excitement rose in his heart. He never imagined that what he had obtained by chance might be the legendary Ascension Token!

After Li Yunfan finished speaking, he kept a close eye on Han Li. When he saw that Han Li's expression suddenly became a little abnormal, he knew that Han Li had made the connection to his Ascension Token.

So he added, "However, each Ascension Token is different. Only by determining the sect to which the Ascension Token belongs can one join it."

"Unfortunately, such opportunities are rare and hard to come by. For us, it's safer to participate in the Ascension Ceremony. Who knows where these so-called Ascension Tokens are?"

After saying that, he let out a long sigh of regret.

Upon hearing this, Han Li was startled, and the intense heat vanished instantly.

You must never tell anyone that you possess the Ascension Token, or you will surely face a deadly disaster!

However, Han Li was unsure which faction his Ascension Order belonged to. If he wanted to find out, he would have to ask others, and Li Yunfan in front of him was obviously the most suitable candidate. So he sighed and said the same thing.

"Brother Li is right. Such a great opportunity as the Ascension Token is still a bit far away for us. We might as well focus on the present. If we are lucky, we can enter the top ten. In that case, it will not be much different from obtaining the Ascension Token."

After pausing for a moment, he asked with some curiosity, "Brother Li, since you know about the Ascension Token, you must be quite familiar with it. Could you tell me and Brother Xiaoshan what it looks like, so that we can broaden our knowledge?"

Wan Xiaoshan nodded, looking at Li Yunfan with a happy expression.

Li Yunfan touched his nose somewhat awkwardly: "I'm sorry to have made you two brothers laugh. I only learned about the Ascension Tokens from some seniors. As for what they look like, I really don't know anything about them..."

Upon hearing this, a hint of regret flashed in Han Li's eyes.