Regarding Chapter 25, we still need to ask the teacher first.

Regarding Chapter 25, we still need to ask the teacher first.

It was the sky.

She stepped into the Kan Palace and instantly became the focus of all the light.

There were no pleasantries, no preamble.

Yunxiao looked directly at Jinling Shengmu and Zhao Gongming and said softly, "Junior Brother Shi is indeed our teacher's personal disciple."

"and...

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"The fisherman's drum is in his hands."

These words struck everyone like a thunderbolt.

An uproar erupted instantly within the Kan Palace.

"The Sect Leader—he hasn't given up after all!"

Mo Liqing was so excited that he trembled all over.

"I knew it! The Sect Leader, with his pride, would never admit defeat so easily!"

Li Xingba couldn't help but stand up and shout loudly.

For a time, the entire Kan Palace was filled with fervent emotions.

Some members of the Jie Sect even had tears in their eyes.

They had been waiting for this news for far too long.

"Everyone, please be quiet."

The voice of the Holy Mother of the Golden Spirit rang out, forcefully silencing the commotion in the arena.

Her eyes were also filled with excitement, yet she remained calm.

"Junior Sister Yunxiao, please continue."

Yunxiao nodded and then recounted his entire journey to Yuanquan Mountain without reservation.

Everyone held their breath, afraid of missing a single word.

After she finished speaking, hushed discussions resumed inside the palace.

"Junior Uncle is truly lucky to have found such a place of practice in the mortal realm."

"From Celestial Immortal to Peak Golden Immortal in three months? That's incredible."

"The only new disciple the sect leader has accepted in recent years—is indeed extraordinary."

"Junior Martial Uncle is coming to the Heavenly Court? Who will greet him then?"

"Bullshit! This is something we brothers should do!"

The atmosphere became so enthusiastic that it almost got out of control.

But soon, the Holy Mother of the Golden Spirit spoke again.

"Gentlemen."

Her voice wasn't loud, but it instantly silenced everyone.

"What happened today is the top secret of our Jie Sect."

"Before Junior Brother officially enters the Heavenly Court, no one is allowed to divulge even a single word of this."

Her gaze slowly swept over everyone present, her tone more stern than ever before.

"The Investiture of the Gods must never be repeated."

"If someone acts on their own initiative and ruins the overall situation..."

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"Don't blame me for not showing any sympathy for my fellow disciples."

These words were spoken with extreme seriousness.

However, none of the people present showed any dissatisfaction; instead, they all nodded solemnly.

Because they knew better than anyone why the Jie Sect had failed back then.

It's not that we lack the ability.

Instead, they are arrogant, conceited, and fight their own battles.

This time, they will never make the same mistake again.

Then, everyone spoke in unison.

"From now on, everything will be decided by Junior Brother (Junior Uncle)."

"If I disobey, I would rather my true spirit perish and all my cultivation vanish!"

"Heaven and earth bear witness, sages serve as judges!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the Kan Palace became extremely solemn.

Only then did Yunxiao speak softly, easing the tension somewhat.

"Senior Sister Jinling."

"Junior Brother has already accepted our gift."

"Furthermore, they asked me to bring back a return gift."

Golden Spirit Mother was slightly taken aback.

"A return gift?"

In her opinion, Shi Yuan was still young, and even if he had already reached the Golden Immortal realm, he couldn't possibly have anything truly impressive to offer.

"Once you see it, Senior Sister will understand."

Yunxiao smiled mysteriously and took out a jade bottle.

She tapped her fingertips lightly.

The next moment, the soft moonlight suddenly bathed the entire Kan Palace.

Drops of silvery spiritual liquid appeared as if in a dream.

The moment the moonlight fell, the Golden Spirit Mother's expression changed drastically.

"My...true spirit?"

She couldn't help but stand up.

She clearly felt that her true spirit, which had been bound by the Investiture of the Gods and had been weakened for a long time, was being slowly nourished and repaired at this moment.

It is still incomplete.

However, his magical power and spiritual cultivation began to recover.

"This is----"

The voice of the Holy Mother of the Golden Spirit was filled with disbelief.

Yunxiao nodded, his expression equally complex.

"The Emperor's Dew".

"Since the fall of the goddess Wangshu, she has long since disappeared from the Three Realms."

The Holy Mother of the Golden Spirit took a deep breath.

"Where did he get it?"

"I already asked."

Yunxiao said softly.

"But my junior brother is unwilling to say it outright."

"I only asked you to pass on one message."

She raised her head, her gaze slowly sweeping over each and every member of the Jie Sect present.

He said...

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"Our saintly teacher has never forgotten us."

More than a month has passed.

Yuanquan Mountain is now very different from what it used to be.

Beside Shiyuan Pavilion, a small yet imposing pavilion has been newly built, which Shiyuan casually named "Treasure Pavilion." Although the name is simple, the items stored within, if word were to spread to the outside world, would be enough to drive countless cultivators mad with envy.

At this moment, Yuanling was standing in the treasure pavilion, her small body leaning forward, her eyes fixed on a bright red spiritual fruit on the shelf, surrounded by spiritual energy, and a trace of saliva involuntarily dripping from the corner of her mouth.

"master----"

She turned back pitifully to look at Yuan, her eyes full of pleading.

Shi Yuan glanced at her and couldn't help but smile.

"Those few elixirs you took a while ago were all personally refined by your Senior Sister Yunxiao, and their medicinal properties haven't fully dissipated yet."

"If you indulge in gluttony now, it will only harm you."

His tone wasn't harsh, but it carried an undeniable air of authority.

"Be a good student and cultivate diligently."

"Once you've fully digested the medicinal effects, this Vermilion Fruit will naturally be yours."

"ah....

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Yuanling dragged out her words, her little face immediately scrunching up.

I want to eat red fruit.

Practicing spiritual cultivation is so tiring.

It wasn't fun at all.

The little girl stood there, hesitant for a long time, almost lost in confusion about why life was so difficult.

Seeing this, Shi Yuan didn't say anything more, but just smiled and shook his head, turning his gaze to the treasure pavilion in front of him.

Having so many treasures piled up in one place does look rather jarring.

but...

"Using the array plate given by the Ten Heavenly Lords as the array core, plus the restrictions I personally set up."

"Even if Daluo Jinxian wants to force his way in, he still has to think carefully."

He muttered to himself.

For the past month or so, he has been almost entirely focused on sorting through the "gifts" that Yunxiao had sent.

He didn't hesitate to consume spiritual materials like the Nine Dragon Origin Grass, which could directly alter one's physique and awaken supernatural abilities, on the spot. As for the other spiritual treasures, he refined them one by one and incorporated them into his own system.

Only now have I managed to sort things out, albeit barely.

And the only thing that remains untouched is that most precious item...

Luck and fortune.

Yuan, however, was not in a hurry.

"Judging by the time, it's about time to take this step."

He murmured softly, his eyes unusually unwavering.

However, before taking any real action, he needed to confirm one thing.

"We still need to ask the teacher about this."

Once the thought was made up, Shi Yuan no longer delayed.

He raised his hand and flipped it over, and the ancient fish drum appeared in his palm.

He did not ring the gong.

Once this thing sounds, the noise is so great that it's almost equivalent to announcing it to the entire world.

Shi Yuan simply bowed respectfully to the fish drum.

next moment.

His soul suddenly felt lighter.

As if drawn by an invisible force, he flew straight upwards. The surrounding light and shadow shifted, and the world changed. In just an instant, he found himself standing in an all-too-familiar palace.

A figure in a black Taoist robe sat upright on the Taoist platform.

Inside the palace, spiritual energy surged like clouds and mist.

This is not somewhere else.

It was Biyou Palace.