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The main hall of Liuyun Palace.

A middle-aged cultivator, dressed in a moon-white robe embroidered with celestial patterns, with a serene face and peaceful eyes, yet exuding an air of transcendence, was already seated in the guest seat.

His cultivation level was clearly at the peak of the Golden Core stage, but his aura was refined and profound, far surpassing that of ordinary Golden Core cultivators. He was indeed a special envoy from the Sky Patrol Pavilion. Han Lin accompanied him from the side.

Upon seeing Shen Mo enter, the special envoy rose, smiled, and cupped his hands in greeting: "Zhou Hui, steward of the Sky Patrol Pavilion, has come to pay a special visit to True Monarch Shen Mo of the Azure Cloud Sect on the orders of the Pavilion Master and the three holy lands. Congratulations on your advancement to the Nascent Soul stage, your triumph in the Northern Desert, and your addition of another pillar to the righteous path of the Eastern Wilderness."

"Fellow Daoist Zhou Hui, you're too kind. Please have a seat." Shen Mo returned the greeting and sat down in the main seat, his attitude neither humble nor arrogant. "It's kind of you to have come from afar. May I ask what the purpose of this imperial edict is? Is it related to the Tianyuan Assembly?"

"Your Majesty is wise." Deacon Zhou Hui nodded, took out a scroll of edict with a bright yellow brocade background that emitted a faint aura of majesty, and presented it with both hands. "That is for this purpose. The Eastern Wilderness Heavenly Origin Assembly is held once every sixty years, which is the usual practice. The next assembly, according to the original cycle, was to be held in three years from now in the Central Region's 'Heavenly Origin City'."

"This is a grand event in the Eastern Wilderness, concerning the flow of fortune, the ownership of secret realms, and the allocation of resources for the future. The elders of the pavilion and the three holy lands have discussed it together, and this conference will be far more significant than previous ones."

He paused, then continued, "This is because there have been subtle changes in celestial phenomena in recent years, and the boundary membrane has fluctuated more frequently than before. Although we are not yet at the point of a major upheaval, it is the right thing to do to prepare for the future."

"Therefore, in addition to the regular competitions, exchanges, and discussions, this conference will include special events such as 'Heavenly Deduction,' 'Suppressing Demons and Exterminating Evil,' and 'Exploring Mysterious Realms.' The achievements obtained will directly affect the allocation of resources and the distribution of influence in the Eastern Wilderness when dealing with possible changes in the future."

"We cordially invite the newly promoted Nascent Soul cultivator and renowned True Lord Shen Mo of the Qingyun Sect to attend this gathering, and urge him to bring his most outstanding disciples with him. This is the official decree and credential for your participation. Please check it, True Lord."

Deacon Zhou Hui then took out several tokens and jade slips of various styles and explained them one by one: "This is the 'Tianyuan Token' for entering the core area of ​​Tianyuan City, this is the 'Inn Key' for lodging and meetings during the conference, and this is a jade slip recording the preliminary procedures, rules, and precautions for the conference. Detailed arrangements and final items will be announced closer to the conference date."

Shen Mo accepted the imperial edict and numerous documents, scanning them with his divine sense to confirm their authenticity. Below the edict, the starry sky imprint of the Sky Patrol Pavilion and the countersignatures of the three holy lands—the Supreme Dao, the Nine Heavens Sword Pavilion, and the Desolate God Palace—shone brightly, proving their legitimacy.

"Thank you for your trouble, Fellow Daoist Zhou Hui." Shen Mo put away his things and said solemnly, "The Tianyuan Assembly is a grand event in the Eastern Wilderness, concerning the overall situation. Since our Qingyun Sect is located here, we should naturally participate in this grand event. Please return to the Dao Xuntian Pavilion and the three holy lands. I, Shen, will definitely lead my disciples to attend the assembly on time."

"Excellent." Deacon Zhou Hui's smile widened. "The True Lord has formed his Nascent Soul in battle and broken through the Profound Yin barrier, his momentum is strong. The three great holy lands are also paying close attention to your sect. We look forward to seeing outstanding talents shine at the conference. I still need to go elsewhere to convey the imperial edict, so I will not stay any longer and take my leave."

"Elder Han, please see Fellow Daoist Zhou Hui off on my behalf," Shen Mo instructed.

After seeing the special envoy off, Han Lin returned to the hall, his face showing a mixture of excitement and solemnity: "Sect Leader, the Heavenly Origin Assembly... is finally coming! And it's in three years! Time... is a bit tight."

Shen Mo leaned back in his chair, his fingers lightly tapping the armrest, his gaze distant: "Yes, three years. Much faster than we expected. No, to be precise, we moved too fast, so fast that we didn't have time to prepare carefully before the conference was already upon us."

He recalled the seemingly endless thirty years that had passed since the beginning of his time travel.

With only three years left to go, he recalled his incredible leap from the first level of Qi Refining to the Nascent Soul True Monarch. He remembered the arduous journey of the Qingyun Sect's rise from ruins. All of this was accelerated to a dazzling degree by the karma and fortune brought about by the "fabricated myth."

"Elder Han," Shen Mo sat up straight, his eyes gleaming, "The Tianyuan Assembly is the sect's only priority right now, above all else! From this moment on, keep the news under wraps, limiting it to the core members only. You immediately begin drafting the selection criteria for participants and a resource allocation plan."

"Shi Tie, Qing Yan, Xiao Cao, Su Xiao, and those who have performed exceptionally well in the 'Ask Tao Academy' are all on the shortlist. The selection criteria will prioritize combat strength, potential, and character, while also considering technical expertise. In particular, those newly added 'Heavenly Secrets,' 'Demon Suppression,' and 'Exploring the Netherworld' categories require targeted preparation."

"Yes! I'll take care of it immediately!" Han Lin's spirits lifted, and he quickly agreed. He knew full well what this meeting meant for the sect's future; it was the stepping stone, or even... the ticket, to truly enter the top tier of the Eastern Wilderness's powers!

"Furthermore," Shen Mo continued, quickening his pace, "send a message to Chen Hao of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, ordering him to spare no expense in gathering detailed information on all previous Tianyuan Tournaments, especially the most recent ones, including participating sects, outstanding figures, competition events, and any precious treasures and opportunities that have appeared."

"Especially regarding the rumors and records about 'celestial anomalies' and 'boundary membrane fluctuations.' At the same time, increase the acquisition of all kinds of high-level resources needed by our Qingyun Sect, especially treasures for body tempering, spirit concentration, breaking through realms, dealing with special environments, deducing heavenly secrets, and slaying demons. If spirit stones are insufficient, some of the stored resources or future shares can be used as collateral."

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"Furthermore, inform the War Hall, Array Hall, Pill Hall, and Weapon Hall that for the next three years, all matters will revolve around preparations for the Tianyuan Conference. The War Hall should strengthen practical combat drills, the Array Hall should develop portable and powerful array formations and celestial divination auxiliary array plates, and the Pill Hall and Weapon Hall should do their utmost to ensure the supply of high-level pills, talismans, and magical artifacts, especially those with special effects such as exorcising evil, suppressing demons, protecting the soul, and dealing with spatial disturbances."

"Su Xiao's Shadow Guards mobilized all their resources to closely monitor the movements of other powerful sects, families, and rogue cultivators from the Eastern Wilderness who might participate in this conference, especially their outstanding younger generation, as well as... any clues that might be related to 'celestial anomalies,' 'extraterrestrial events,' or 'ancient secrets.'"

The instructions were issued clearly and precisely, and Han Lin noted them down one by one, feeling somewhat at ease. Although the sect leader was young, his calmness and decisiveness in times of great importance always put people at ease.

"Sect Leader, then..." Han Lin hesitated for a moment, "Regarding what you mentioned earlier about your possible travels? And that jade slip..."

Shen Mo remained silent for a moment, then slowly shook his head, his tone resolute: "Put everything aside. The Tianyuan Assembly is imminent, and I need to stay in the sect to oversee the overall situation and prepare diligently for any unforeseen circumstances that may arise during the assembly. The matter of going out will be discussed after the assembly. As for what's recorded on the jade slip…"

He paused, not explicitly mentioning Qingyunzi's reincarnation, but said only, "The legacy of our patriarch is unfathomable, and cannot be fully understood in a short time. The most urgent matter is the present one. The rise and fall of the sect, and the future of its disciples, all depend on this. As the head of the sect, how can I let personal matters interfere with public duty?"

Han Lin was deeply moved and bowed deeply: "Sect Leader is truly wise and righteous, putting the sect first. This is a blessing for Qingyun! I... will certainly do my utmost to assist Sect Leader in preparing for this gathering!"

"Go ahead and make the arrangements as soon as possible. Three days later, summon all elders and core disciples above the Golden Core level to the Flowing Cloud Hall to announce this matter and start the selection process." Shen Mo waved his hand, a hint of fatigue flashing in his eyes, but more so an undeniable determination.

Han Lin bowed and withdrew, and silence returned to the main hall.