Celestial Refining Divine Scripture

There were very few things inside the Storage Ring.

Four jade bottles, two jade slips.

What first caught Xu Yang’s eye were those four jade bottles.

"Quite a lavish gesture."

"Twenty grains of Star Gold Sand and twenty Red Fire Lotus Leaves."

Xu Yang secretly clicked his tongue; these two rare treasures were exactly what was inside those four bottles.

Star Gold Sand, brimming with Star Essence Qi, formed from above the clouds.

Each grain powerfully strengthens one’s immortal veins and foundation, refining Immortal Essence.

Below the Celestial Immortal Realm, this item could be counted among the finest treasures.

Red Fire Lotus Leaf was not much inferior; each leaf contained an abundance of Red Fire Immortal Essence.

Just with these, even Ye Qingchen, another seed disciple, probably couldn’t afford them with his entire fortune.

This gift was truly astonishing!

Xu Yang licked his lips and looked at the two jade slips.

"Small gifts? What could they be?"

Ji Hong’s reminder before leaving had left him very curious.

He picked up one jade slip and examined it with his mind; Xu Yang’s expression instantly grew serious.

Inside was a lengthy list, along with approximate cultivation ranks and Immortal Technique information.

The Yang Family!

It included the Yang Family’s strongest ancestor, the Golden Immortal.

As well as the direct and collateral Celestial Immortal powerhouses in the Yang Family and the retainers they recruited.

Nearly a hundred in total!

Hiss!

Xu Yang couldn’t help but suck in a breath of cold air.

"Ji Hong must have an extraordinary background as well, to be able to compile such a list. Ordinary people couldn’t pull this off."

Though the information was only general, and some secrets were impossible to know, it was already shocking.

Xu Yang’s eyes flashed and he couldn’t help but laugh: "This is indeed a surprise!"

Armed with this, if the Yang Family tried anything behind the scenes, he’d be prepared.

If they really wanted to deal with him, Yang Yuan definitely wouldn’t make a move himself.

Thinking of Yang Yuan’s smile before leaving the newcomer competition, Xu Yang sensed things with Yang Yuan would never end simply.

Duan Tianyang and the others, even if they acted, Yang Xiao wasn’t qualified to direct them yet.

Only Yang Yuan!

Anyone could guess that much.

What’s done is done; if Yang Yuan wants to make peace, Xu Yang has no interest!

"And one more jade slip..."

Xu Yang grew increasingly curious and took out the second jade slip.

This one was even more jaw-dropping.

Inside were names and details of notorious assassin organizations of Northern State and quite a few infamous, powerful murderers.

Ji Hong’s intentions couldn’t be clearer.

A warning!

Evidently, with Yang Yuan entering the Immortal Pride List, it put Ji Hong and Zhou Tai under tremendous pressure.

In fact, maybe their relations hadn’t always been good among the three.

The two jade slips’ information might never be used, but if something happened unexpectedly, they could be invaluable.

Xu Yang took this favor to heart.

He memorized it, then placed it back in the Storage Ring.

Then, he stood up, left the cave abode, and headed straight to Dan Feng.

From now on, there was no need to remain in the inner peak.

Dan Feng allowed for alchemy, and it was quiet.

Back at Dan Feng, no more need to conceal; countless people offered congratulations.

Here, things were much simpler.

Having shown his talent and power, and accepted as Dan Qi’s disciple, nobody dared plot anything against him.

Besides, they wouldn’t even have time to curry favor.

In comparison, Xu Yang preferred this atmosphere.

Once things calmed down, Xu Yang immediately began the Thousand Refinings.

With the resources from the newcomer competition and gifts from Ji Hong and Zhou Tai, he still had some left over after completing Thousand Refinings.

After the Thousand Refinings, his strength leaped up another level!

"Two stages left, Ten Thousand Refinings and Hundred and Twenty Thousand Refinings."

"The resources needed for Ten Thousand Refinings... Hiss!"

Silently sensing the changes in his immortal seed and Immortal Essence after Thousand Refinings, Xu Yang couldn’t help but take a deep breath.

Star Gold Sand and Red Fire Lotus Leaf no longer impressed him much.

It was time to consider Celestial Immortal Realm Stage 2 resources.

Buzz!

A violent vibration struck.

Xu Yang flipped his hand, and the seed disciple’s Token appeared in his palm.

A message arrived.

"Come immediately to the main sect hall."

"Message from the Sect Leader."

Xu Yang was startled, not daring to delay, and left his cave abode straight for the main hall.

Within Black Fire Immortal Mountain, the main peak was surrounded by clusters of peaks, towering the most. At the summit, multicolored fire clouds gathered in the void, dazzling like a canopy, truly awe-inspiring!

A few dozen breaths later.

Xu Yang arrived outside the main hall, and there he saw a familiar figure.

Yang Yuan!

"Was Mr. Yang summoned by the Sect Leader too?" Xu Yang asked directly.

Yang Yuan nodded slightly, suspicion and uncertainty in his heart—Xu Yang is here too?

"You don’t know why either?" Yang Yuan’s eyes were sharp.

Xu Yang shook his head.

Immediately, both fell into thought, then entered the main hall together.

Inside, everything was silent.

Tongmin stood in the center of the hall; hearing their approach, he turned, nodded, and said, "Come with me."

He led them towards a side door of the main hall.

Seeing this, Xu Yang grew even more puzzled.

Following inside, it turned out to be a secret chamber.

Inside the secret chamber was a black altar, atop which burned a faint wisp of black flame.

No aura leaked out whatsoever.

Yet with just one glance, Xu Yang’s heart raced with dread, as if his organs were wrapped and suffocated by terrifying flames—near despair!

Yang Yuan felt it too, face grim.

"This is the treasure used by our Immortal Sect to contact the higher sect!"

As Tongmin spoke, Xu Yang and Yang Yuan’s eyes widened together.

The higher sect?

Could it be?

Swish!

Tongmin formed a seal with both hands, sending a surge of immortal seals into the altar’s flame.

In an instant—

The flame surged, shooting up, warping space, penetrating the ceiling as if piercing the void itself.

Dozens of breaths passed.

Tongmin’s face turned ghostly pale, body trembling, as he finally finished the seal skill.

Whoosh!

The black flame surged like a tide from the altar, carrying an indescribable terror, flooding the secret chamber.

A blurry figure emerged from within, yet its true face couldn’t be seen.

"Tongmin, Sect Leader of the Lower Domain, greets Lord Windcloud."

"Mm."

"These are the two?"

"Reporting, my lord, yes."

Tongmin was incredibly respectful, showing just how powerful and high the figure’s status was.

Xu Yang froze inside, body tense.

As the figure stirred, seeming to look up, he felt the terror of being stared at by an unfathomably strong being.

Hair stood on end, scalp tingled!

"You two are impressive, especially you."

As the words sounded, Xu Yang could clearly feel an invisible gaze land on him.

Yang Yuan couldn’t help but glance over, unconsciously clenching his teeth and fists.

He hadn’t even made the Immortal Pride List—how could he be better than me?

"There are less than two years left. When the passage between realms opens, you will both go to the higher sect and immediately enjoy True Disciple status."

"These two treasures are what the sect has chosen to reward and encourage you both!"

With that,

Xu Yang and Yang Yuan looked up at the same time.

Whoosh whoosh!

Two rays twisted out from the altar’s flames, descending before their eyes.

The figure vanished, the surging black fire slowly subsided, returning to normal.

A reward from the higher sect?

Xu Yang struggled to suppress his shock and excitement, staring at the treasure that appeared before him.

It was actually a fist-sized, pale blue pill.

What could this be?