166: Chapter 166 Ascending to the Top, Tianhua Invites You

As the referee Elder's voice, trembling with excitement, echoed through the skies, a brief moment of dead silence fell over the entire Douxiantai Platform. Then, like a volcano erupting after accumulating energy for hundreds of millions of years, a mountain-toppling and ocean-churning wave of cheers, shouts, and discussions violently burst forth, soaring straight into the clouds and shattering the drifting clouds in the sky!

“Lin Wan! Lin Wan! Lin Wan!”

“First place! The well-deserved first place!”

“The number one person of the younger generation in the Donghua Immortal Domain! A well-deserved title!”

“Too strong! Even Qin Wushuang lost! Completely and utterly defeated!”

“The Ziwei Emperor Aspect, Ruling over the Heavens! That is the supreme Legacy of the Donghua Immortal Sect, yet it was actually broken by Lin Wan! What kind of Divine Ability was that final finger? I felt like I saw the birth and death of the Universe!”

“A Prodigy! A peerless Prodigy! Our Donghua Immortal Domain is about to produce an extraordinary figure!”

“A Loose Cultivator! He is a Loose Cultivator! Even Loose Cultivators can reach the absolute Peak! Lin Wan is a role model for us Loose Cultivators!”

“...”

Countless Cultivators, especially those Loose Cultivators and Disciples of small Sects, were flushed with excitement, shouting Lin Wan's name hoarsely, their eyes filled with fanaticism, worship, and awe. Lin Wan's sudden rise, suppressing the prodigies of top forces like the Donghua Immortal Sect and Yaochi Immortal Palace as a Loose Cultivator to claim first place, undoubtedly brought unprecedented hope and inspiration to those Cultivators who had no background or resources! It turned out that as long as one's talent was Heaven-Defying enough and one worked hard enough, even a Loose Cultivator could stand at the Peak and be revered by tens of thousands!

Meanwhile, the Disciples and Elders of the large Sects and families had complex expressions, filled with shock, disbelief, jealousy, envy, and deep wariness. The talent and strength Lin Wan displayed had already severely threatened the status and interests of these traditional forces. But no matter what, they had to admit that Lin Wan was indeed qualified to claim the throne of the number one person of the younger generation in the Donghua Immortal Domain!

On the high platform, the four Heavenly Immortal powerhouses—Immortal Lord Tianhua, Fairy Yuehua, Sword Immortal Zhanfeng, and Immortal Jubao—also slowly stood up, looking at the calm, green-robed figure standing on the arena with complex gazes.

“This boy... has already come into his own,” Sword Immortal Zhanfeng spoke in a deep voice, a hint of hard-to-conceal amazement in his tone. “Given time, he will surely become a shining star of our Donghua Immortal Domain, and even the entire Immortal Realm.”

“Indeed. First in the Ascension Tower, receiving the perfect dao source baptism, and now suppressing Qin Wushuang to take first place in actual combat... Such achievements, even if placed in those ancient Immortal Domains, would be enough to shock everyone,” Immortal Jubao sighed as he stroked his beard, his eyes flashing with the unique shrewdness of a merchant. “This boy must be recruited! No matter the cost!”

Fairy Yuehua's beautiful eyes rippled as they fell upon Lin Wan, then she glanced at Saintess Ye Qingxue, who had already returned to the high platform with a calm expression but a hint of loneliness deep in her eyes, and sighed softly in her heart. It was no shame for Qingxue to lose to this boy. Perhaps... the path of the Yaochi Immortal Palace could be explored? Thoughts raced through her mind.

Immortal Lord Tianhua's gaze was deep as he looked at Lin Wan and spoke slowly. His voice was not loud, yet it clearly drowned out all the noise and spread across the entire venue: “Silence.”

Two simple words seemed to contain supreme majesty, causing the boiling crowd to instantly quiet down. Millions of Cultivators looked toward the high platform in unison, gazing at the ruler of the Donghua Immortal Domain.

“This session of the Ascension Conference has now come to a successful close.” Immortal Lord Tianhua's gaze swept across the crowd below, finally landing on Lin Wan, his majestic voice carrying a rare trace of gentleness. “Lin Wan, first in the Ascension Tower, first in actual combat, and first in the overall ranking, shall be the champion of this Ascension Conference!”

“Qin Wushuang, second in actual combat, second in the Ascension Tower, and second in the overall ranking!”

“Xiao Zhan, third in actual combat, third in the Ascension Tower, and third in the overall ranking!”

“Saintess Ye Qingxue, fourth in actual combat, fifth in the Ascension Tower, and fourth in the overall ranking!”

“Qian Duoduo, fifth in actual combat, fourth in the Ascension Tower, and fifth in the overall ranking!”

“...”

Immortal Lord Tianhua announced the rankings of the top ten one by one. Every time a name was called, it would trigger a wave of cheers. Especially when Lin Wan's name was called, the cheering reached its absolute Peak.

“According to the rules of the assembly, the top ten can all enter the 'Donghua Secret Realm' to train and search for opportunities. The top three will also receive special rewards,” Immortal Lord Tianhua continued. With a wave of his hand, ten streaks of light flew toward Lin Wan and the others in the top ten.

Lin Wan reached out and caught it. It was a simple and ancient Jade Slip engraved with the words 'Donghua Secret Realm,' faintly emitting spatial fluctuations. This was the token to enter the Donghua Secret Realm. The rewards for the top three were three jade bottles containing Medicinal Pills. The medicinal fragrance they emitted could be smelled even through the jade bottles, refreshing the mind and spirit, and they were clearly of extremely High Grade.

“First place, Lin Wan, is rewarded with one 'nine-turn golden pill,' which can help a Human Immortal at the Peak stage have a fifty percent chance of breaking through the Earth Immortal Bottleneck,” Immortal Lord Tianhua's voice rang out again, causing a wave of gasps. A nine-turn golden pill! This was a top-tier Medicinal Pill that could help a Human Immortal break through to Earth Immortal, priceless and incredibly rare! Even the Donghua Immortal Sect did not have many in stock.

“Second place, Qin Wushuang, is rewarded with one 'Purple Mansion Immortal Pill,' which can consolidate the foundation, nurture the origin, and increase cultivation.”

“Third place, Xiao Zhan, is rewarded with one 'Dragon Blood Body Tempering Pill,' which can temper the Physical Body and boost vitality.”

Qin Wushuang and Xiao Zhan took the jade bottles and bowed to Immortal Lord Tianhua: “Thank you, Immortal Lord!”

Lin Wan also put away his jade bottle and Secret Realm Jade Slip, cupping his hands to Immortal Lord Tianhua: “Thank you for the pill, Immortal Lord.”

Immortal Lord Tianhua nodded slightly. His gaze rested on Lin Wan, pausing for a moment before he spoke slowly, “Lin Wan, you possess extraordinary talent and exceptional strength, making you a rare Genius seen only once in a million years in my Donghua Immortal Domain. On behalf of the Donghua Immortal Sect, I formally invite you to join us. If you are willing to enter our Sect, you can directly become a core True Disciple, enjoy the treatment of an Elder, and have all the Sect's resources at your disposal. I can also personally take you as my Disciple and teach you everything I know.”

Immortal Lord Tianhua's words were like a giant boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up a massive wave once again!

“A personal invitation from Immortal Lord Tianhua! A core True Disciple! Elder treatment! The Immortal Lord personally taking him as a Disciple!”

“Heavens! What an honor! A core True Disciple of the Donghua Immortal Sect! In the future, he will at least be an Elder, and might even have a chance to compete for the position of Sect Master!”

“The Immortal Lord personally taking him as a Disciple! This is truly a meteoric rise!”

“Lin Wan is going to strike it big! Joining the Donghua Immortal Sect with the Immortal Lord as his backer, his future prospects are limitless!”

“...”

The gazes of countless Cultivators looking at Lin Wan were filled with envy and jealousy. The conditions offered by Immortal Lord Tianhua's personal invitation were simply generous to the extreme! A core True Disciple, Elder treatment, and personal discipleship under the Immortal Lord! Any one of these three would be enough to drive countless Cultivators crazy! Yet Lin Wan could have all three! This was simply a meat pie falling from the sky—no, it was like an Immortal Artifact falling from the sky!

Qin Wushuang stood to the side with a calm expression, seemingly unsurprised by this result. With the talent and strength Lin Wan had displayed, he was fully qualified for such treatment, and perhaps even more.

Xiao Zhan, Saintess Ye Qingxue, Qian Duoduo, and the others also had various expressions. Xiao Zhan curled his lips, seemingly somewhat dismissive, but there was also a hint of envy deep in his eyes. Light rippled in Saintess Ye Qingxue's beautiful eyes, her thoughts unknown. Qian Duoduo rubbed his hands together, his eyes rolling as if he were calculating something.

On the high platform, the expressions of Fairy Yuehua, Sword Immortal Zhanfeng, and Immortal Jubao changed slightly. Immortal Lord Tianhua was trying to get ahead of them! The conditions he offered were undeniably generous!

“Fellow Daoist Tianhua, you certainly move fast,” Fairy Yuehua chuckled, her clear voice echoing throughout the venue. “Little Friend Lin Wan, our Yaochi Immortal Palace also sincerely invites you to join us. If you are willing to come, you can become the Saint of our Yaochi Immortal Palace, with a status equal to that of the Saintess, and enjoy endless resources. Our Yaochi Immortal Palace's supreme legacies, such as the 'Guanghan Immortal Scripture' and the 'Ice Soul Profound Art,' will all be open to you. In addition...”

Fairy Yuehua paused, her beautiful eyes glazing at Lin Wan, then at Saintess Ye Qingxue not far away, her voice carrying a hint of inexplicable meaning: “The contemporary Saintess of our Yaochi Immortal Palace, Saintess Yun Qingyao, is sixteen years of age, possessor of peerless talent and beauty, with a clear Dao Heart, and is a famous Fairy in our Immortal Realm. If Little Friend Lin Wan is willing, our Yaochi Immortal Palace can recruit you as the Saintess's Dao Companion, joining you in partnership to comprehend the Great Dao together.”

“Hiss—!”

Fairy Yuehua's words were like a drop of cold water dripped into a boiling pot of oil, instantly exploding the entire venue!

“The Yaochi Immortal Palace has also extended an invitation! The Saint! A status equal to the Saintess!”

“And that's not all! They also want to recruit him as the Saintess's Dao Companion?!”

“The Saintess's Dao Companion! Doesn't that mean Lin Wan can not only become the Yaochi Saint, but also marry the Yaochi Saintess, Saintess Yun Qingyao?”

“Saintess Yun Qingyao! She is the contemporary Saintess of the Yaochi Immortal Palace and the number one beauty in the Donghua Immortal Domain! With peerless talent, her suitors could line up from Donghua Immortal City all the way to the Yaochi Immortal Palace! They actually want to recruit Lin Wan as her Dao Companion?”

“Crazy! This is crazy! To recruit Lin Wan, the Yaochi Immortal Palace is actually willing to give up even their Saintess!”

“That is Saintess Yun Qingyao! The dream lover of countless prodigies! What kind of dog shit luck does Lin Wan have?”

“...”

Countless Cultivators, especially male Cultivators, had bloodshot eyes, and their gazes toward Lin Wan were filled with unspeakable envy, jealousy, and hatred! Joining the Yaochi Immortal Palace, becoming the Saint, enjoying endless resources, and even marrying the number one beauty of the Donghua Immortal Domain, Yaochi's Saintess Yun Qingyao, as a Dao Companion! This was simply the ultimate dream of all male Cultivators! A meteoric rise, winning the beauty, with power and beauty both in hand! Who could resist such temptation?

Even top prodigies like Qin Wushuang and Xiao Zhan had slight changes in their expressions. They naturally knew of Saintess Yun Qingyao's reputation; she was a truly magnificent, dust-free Fairy. To recruit Lin Wan, the Yaochi Immortal Palace was actually willing to pay such a heavy price!

On the high platform, Immortal Lord Tianhua's brow furrowed imperceptibly. This move by the Yaochi Immortal Palace was indeed unexpected. The Saintess's Dao Companion... this temptation was indeed not small for a young man.

Standing behind Fairy Yuehua, Saintess Ye Qingxue's delicate body trembled imperceptibly upon hearing her Revered Master's words. A trace of complexity flashed through her cold eyes, but she quickly regained her composure, as if it had nothing to do with her.

Lin Wan was also slightly stunned, not expecting the Yaochi Immortal Palace to offer such conditions. He was not surprised by the position of Saint and endless resources. But recruiting him as the Saintess's Dao Companion... this was somewhat beyond his expectations. Although he did not reject the matter of a Dao Companion, and even had some 'special needs' regarding it due to the existence of the System, using the position of Dao Companion so bluntly as a recruitment condition still made him feel a bit strange. Moreover, he had never even met that Yaochi Saintess, Saintess Yun Qingyao; was she actually willing?

“Ahem,” Sword Immortal Zhanfeng cleared his throat and spoke, his voice sounding like clashing metal and carrying a sharp aura. “Little Friend Lin Wan, my Divine Weapon Pavilion is famous in the Immortal Realm for the Dao of Artifact Refining. Observing your battles, you seem to have quite some insights into the use of weapons. If you are willing to enter my Divine Weapon Pavilion, you can become the 'Divine Weapon Saint,' and all the Artifact Refining scriptures and resources in the pavilion will be at your disposal. The three Artifact Refining Grandmasters in our pavilion can jointly guide you in the Dao of Artifact Refining. Furthermore, my Divine Weapon Pavilion can tailor-make a natal Immortal Artifact for you, with Materials of your choice, and its grade will be at least a High Grade Immortal Artifact!”

The conditions of the Divine Weapon Pavilion were equally enticing. The Divine Weapon Saint, unlimited access to Artifact Refining scriptures and resources, joint guidance from three Artifact Refining Grandmasters, and a tailor-made natal Immortal Artifact of at least High Grade! For any Cultivator, especially those interested in Artifact Refining, this was an irresistible temptation! A powerful natal Immortal Artifact was a massive boost to one's strength.

“Haha, all of you are indeed willing to pay a heavy price,” Immortal Jubao spoke with a chuckle, his voice booming. “Little Friend Lin Wan, my Wanxiang Tower doesn't have much else, but we have plenty of resources, Immortal Crystals, and treasures. If you are willing to join my Wanxiang Tower, you can become the 'Young Tower Master,' enjoy the treatment of a Deputy Tower Master, and mobilize thirty percent of Wanxiang Tower's resources. Furthermore, our Wanxiang Tower can gift you a 'Wanbao Token.' With this token, you will get a thirty percent discount on any item purchased within our Wanxiang Tower and all cooperating forces' territories! You can also receive one hundred million High Grade Immortal Crystals every year as cultivation resources.”

Immortal Jubao's conditions were even more simple and brutal—throwing money! Young Tower Master, Deputy Tower Master treatment, mobilizing thirty percent of resources, thirty percent off with the Wanbao Token, and one hundred million High Grade Immortal Crystals every year! Hearing these conditions, the eyes of countless Cultivators went wide, and their breathing quickened. One hundred million High Grade Immortal Crystals! Many Earth Immortals, and even Heavenly Immortals, didn't have that much in total net worth! The Wanxiang Tower was indeed one of the wealthiest forces in the Immortal Realm; their method of recruiting talent was so extravagantly generous!

To recruit Lin Wan, the four top forces offered conditions that were each more shocking and enticing than the last! It left the millions of Cultivators present dumbfounded, their throats dry, and their eyes red with envy.

Core true discipleship, personal discipleship under an Immortal Lord, being the Saintess's Dao Companion, the Divine Weapon Saint, a High Grade Immortal Artifact, the Young Tower Master, one hundred million High Grade Immortal Crystals per year... Any one of these conditions would be enough to make countless geniuses fight to the death. Yet now, the four top forces were actually competing and scrambling to offer such generous terms, all just to recruit Lin Wan alone!

This treatment was simply unprecedented, and there would likely be no one to match it in the future!

Everyone's eyes were focused on Lin Wan, waiting for his choice. Which one would he choose? The Donghua Immortal Sect, the strongest force with the most abundant resources? The Yaochi Immortal Palace, with a beautiful companion and a long-standing Legacy? The Divine Weapon Pavilion, unparalleled in Artifact Refining where he could obtain a natal Immortal Artifact? Or the wealthy Wanxiang Tower with countless Immortal Crystals?

No matter which one he chose, Lin Wan's future would be bright, and his prospects would be limitless!

However, in the face of the olive branches thrown by the four major forces, which were enough to drive any Cultivator crazy, Lin Wan's expression remained calm. He first cupped his hands and bowed to each of the four Heavenly Immortal powerhouses on the high platform. Then, under the gaze of millions of eyes, he spoke slowly, his voice clear and resonant, spreading across the entire venue:

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"Many thanks to the four Seniors for your high regard. The Donghua Immortal Sect, Yaochi Immortal Palace, Divine Weapon Pavilion, and Wanxiang Tower are all top-tier powers in the Immortal Realm. Being favored by the four of you is Lin Wan's honor."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the four Heavenly Immortals, and continued, "However, as I have just entered the Immortal Realm, I do not have a deep understanding of the various powers. Furthermore, I have grown accustomed to a free and easy life and fear I would struggle to adapt to the strict rules of a Sect. Joining a power is a significant matter; I must consider it carefully and dare not make a rash decision. May I ask the four Seniors to allow me some time to contemplate before giving an answer?"

Lin Wan's words struck the hearts of the crowd like another heavy hammer.

Refused? No, he did not explicitly refuse, but he did not agree immediately either.

He needed time to consider.

This...

Millions of Cultivators looked at each other, seeing disbelief in each other's eyes.

The four top-tier powers offered such generous terms and fought over you, yet you still want to consider? This... this airs are too big, aren't they? If it were anyone else, they would likely be overjoyed and bow down to join immediately.

On the high platform, Immortal Lord Tianhua, Fairy Yuehua, Sword Immortal Zhanfeng, and Immortal Jubao also flashed a trace of surprise in their eyes, but quickly returned to calmness.

Given the Heart-Nature and talent Lin Wan displayed, such caution was within reason. How could such a Prodigy be easily recruited?

"Haha, good! No rush, no rush!" Immortal Jubao was the first to react and laughed, "It is only right for young friend Lin Wan to consider carefully. The doors of my Wanxiang Tower are always open to you. Keep this 'Wanbao Token' for now. Regardless of whether you join my Wanxiang Tower, this token remains valid. Within the scope of my Wanxiang Tower and its cooperative powers, you will receive a thirty percent discount on all purchases."

As he spoke, Immortal Jubao flicked his finger, and a golden token engraved with the characters "Wanbao" flew toward Lin Wan.

This was considered an early investment; no matter which power Lin Wan eventually chose, forming a good connection would never be wrong.

Lin Wan received the token; it felt warm and smooth in his hand, clearly made of extraordinary material, with complex Formation and Restriction marks on it.

He cupped his hands and said, "Many thanks, Senior Jubao."

"My Divine Weapon Pavilion also welcomes you to visit at any time. This 'Shenbing Token' allows you to freely enter most areas of my Divine Weapon Pavilion and read some Artifact Refining classics." Sword Immortal Zhanfeng also tossed out an archaic black token engraved with a small sword.

"My Yaochi Immortal Palace also welcomes you to come and discuss the Dao. This 'Yaochi Token' allows free access to the outer perimeter of my Yaochi Immortal Palace. Perhaps you and our palace's Saintess might have the fate to meet." Fairy Yuehua smiled slightly and tossed out a moon-white token engraved with an image of the Yaochi Immortal Palace, emitting a cold moonlight.

Immortal Lord Tianhua looked deeply at Lin Wan and said, "Since that is the case, I will not force you. You already hold the donghua token, which allows free access to most areas of the Donghua Immortal Sect. Three months later, the 'Dao Source Pool' will open. You may use the donghua token to enter and Cultivate once. You can make your decision then."

"Many thanks, Senior Tianhua, and many thanks to all the Seniors." Lin Wan received the three tokens one by one and cupped his hands to thank them again.

He understood clearly that these Heavenly Immortals were all showing goodwill and investing in him early.

No matter which one he ultimately chose, with these tokens, his relationship with these major powers would not be too bad.

For a Loose Cultivator who had just entered the Immortal Realm, this was a good thing.

"Since that is the case, the Ascension Conference ends here! Ten days later, the Donghua Secret Realm will open. Those holding the Secret Realm Jade Slip may enter with it. Disperse!" Immortal Lord Tianhua announced at the end.

As Immortal Lord Tianhua's voice fell, the Ascension Conference, which had lasted for many days, finally came to an end.

However, the discussions about the assembly, especially about Lin Wan, had only just begun and were spreading at an astonishing speed throughout the entire Donghua Immortal Domain and even to more distant Immortal Domains.

The name Lin Wan was destined to resound throughout the Immortal Realm.

After the Ascension Conference ended, the crowd gradually dispersed, but the discussion about Lin Wan intensified.

Lin Wan did not linger; under the gaze of countless eyes—some envious, some jealous, some admiring, some curious—he turned into a streak of light and returned to his temporary Immortal Cave.

He knew he had become the focus of the entire Donghua Immortal Domain, and perhaps even a wider region.

Next, he had to be more cautious.

The recruitment by the four major powers was an Opportunity, but also trouble.

Those hidden powers had likely already targeted him.

Returning to his Immortal Cave, he activated the Restriction to isolate all the noise from the outside.

Lin Wan sat cross-legged and began to count his gains from this Ascension Conference.

First was his reputation and status.

Being the number one person of the younger generation in the Donghua Immortal Domain was enough to give him a foothold in the Immortal Realm and earn him a certain amount of respect and resources.

But at the same time, it would bring more attention and potential trouble.

Second was the actual rewards.

Placing first in the Ascension Tower rewarded him with the "donghua token" and a "dao source mark".

Placing first in real combat rewarded him with a "nine-turn golden pill".

There were also the tokens gifted by the four major powers: the donghua token, Yaochi Token, Shenbing Token, and Wanbao Token.

These were all tangible benefits.

The donghua token was a symbol of status and a protective talisman that could save his life at a critical moment.

The dao source mark allowed one entry into the Dao Source Pool for cultivation, which was a great Opportunity.

The nine-turn golden pill could help a Peak Human Immortal break through to Earth Immortal, which was exactly what he needed right now.

The Yaochi Token, Shenbing Token, and Wanbao Token represented the goodwill and resource channels of the three major powers.

"A fruitful harvest." A smile appeared on Lin Wan's face.

This trip to the Ascension Conference was worth it.

Not only did he make a name for himself and obtain a large amount of resources, but he also made initial contact with the top powers of the Immortal Realm, laying a foundation for his future development.

"Next is to consume the nine-turn golden pill, break through to Earth Immortal, and then enter the Donghua Secret Realm for training. After that, go to the Dao Source Pool to Cultivate."

Lin Wan planned in his heart, "As for which power to join... it really needs careful consideration. The Donghua Immortal Sect has the strongest power and the most abundant resources, and Immortal Lord Tianhua seems to have the intention to take me as a Disciple, which is a good choice. But joining a large Sect means many rules, many Restrictions, and complex internal factions. The Yaochi Immortal Palace... Saintess Dao Companion... "

Lin Wan shook his head. Although this condition was tempting, he had no feelings for the Saintess he had never met, and using a Dao Companion as a condition felt a bit awkward.

The Divine Weapon Pavilion excels in Artifact Refining, which is helpful for his cultivation, but not necessary.

The Wanxiang Tower is rich and has many resources, but its power is relatively loose, more like a business Alliance."

"Perhaps... join none of them for now and maintain my status as a Loose Cultivator, which is freer.

With the System and the Chaos Reincarnation Divine Kingdom, the resources I need do not necessarily have to rely entirely on a Sect.

Moreover, a tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind.

I am currently too much in the spotlight; if I join a certain power immediately, I will inevitably become a target of public criticism and attract hostility and suppression from other powers.

It is better to remain independent first and wait until my strength is stronger before making plans."

Lin Wan quickly cleared his thoughts.

Remaining independent was the best choice for now.

With the tokens of the four major powers, he could borrow their resources to a limited extent without being too restricted.

When his strength was strong enough that no power dared to easily provoke him, he would consider establishing his own power or choosing the most suitable one to join.

"However, the tree wants to be quiet, but the wind does not stop.

Although I want to keep a low profile, I am afraid some people will not let me get my wish."

A cold glint flashed in Lin Wan's eyes.

At the Ascension Conference, he had sensed many hidden, malicious gazes.

Those powers hiding in the dark were likely already watching him.

The Donghua Secret Realm might be the best time for them to make a move.

"If soldiers come, block them; if water comes, cover it with earth.

If they want to move against me, they have to see if they have the ability."

Lin Wan sneered and stopped thinking about it.

The top priority was to improve his strength.

As long as his strength was strong enough, all conspiracies and tricks would be nothing.

He took out the jade bottle containing the "nine-turn golden pill" and opened the stopper.

Suddenly, a refreshing, strange medicinal fragrance that seemed to make people ascend to immortality permeated the air, and the Spiritual Qi in the entire Immortal Cave instantly became several times richer.

Inside the jade bottle, a pill the size of a dragon's eye, golden in color, with nine strange cloud patterns entwined on its surface, lay quietly, emitting an alluring luster and majestic medicinal power.

"nine-turn golden pill... I hope you don't disappoint me."

Lin Wan took a deep breath, poured the nine-turn golden pill into his hand, and swallowed it without hesitation.

The pill melted in his mouth, turning into a majestic, pure, gentle, yet extremely domineering torrent of medicinal power that instantly rushed into his limbs and bones, the eight extraordinary meridians, and finally gathered in his Dantian, launching a charge toward that mysterious Earth Immortal Bottleneck!

Lin Wan did not dare to be negligent and immediately operated the "Chaos Reincarnation Sutra" to guide and refine this majestic medicinal power to charge into the Earth Immortal Realm!

Just as Lin Wan was in seclusion breaking through to the Earth Immortal Realm, Donghua Immortal City, and even the entire Donghua Immortal Domain, were surging with undercurrents because of his sudden emergence.

In a secret manor in Donghua Immortal City.

"Have you checked it out clearly? What is the background of that Lin Wan? Is there any other power supporting him behind the scenes?" The sinister old man, who was the external affairs Elder of the "Xuanyin Sect", asked in a deep voice.

"Reporting to Elder, it has been checked out clearly.

This child does indeed come from a Lower Realm called the 'Spirit Ruins Realm'.

When he ascended, he caused a vision of the 'Nine-Colored Ascension Pool'.

It seems he has no clear Revered Master, nor has he been seen to have close contact with other major powers.

Currently, he has rejected the immediate recruitment of the four major powers, saying he needs to consider." A Cultivator in black reported respectfully.

"Rejected?" A trace of surprise flashed in the sinister old man's eyes, and then he showed a ferocious smile, "Good! Good, an ignorant boy who does not know the height of the sky and the depth of the earth! It is good that he refused! If he joined the Donghua Immortal Sect immediately and had the protection of an Immortal Lord, it would be really difficult for us to make a move.

Now that he is seeking his own death, he cannot blame us!"

"Elder, do you mean to make a move in the Donghua Secret Realm?" Another feminine-faced middle-aged man asked.

"Correct!" The sinister old man's eyes flashed with cold light, "The Donghua Secret Realm is a self-contained space.

Although there are dangers inside, there are also countless opportunities.

It is an excellent place for killing people to seize treasures and destroying bodies! This child must have a huge secret!

The secret of the hundredth floor of the Ascension Tower, the insights of the Dao Source Baptism, and his strange powers of Chaos and Reincarnation... all of these must be obtained!"

"But, Immortal Lord Tianhua seems to value this child very much and even bestowed the donghua token.

Will making a move in the Donghua Secret Realm anger the Donghua Immortal Sect?" The feminine man was a bit worried.

"Hmph! The Donghua Secret Realm has its own rules and is full of dangers.

It is normal for a Genius to die.

As long as the hands and feet are clean, who will know it was us?" The sinister old man sneered, "Pass the order down, let our people, at all costs, eliminate Lin Wan in the Donghua Secret Realm! Seize everything of his!"

"Yes!"

Donghua Immortal City, another magnificent palace.

"Saintess, Immortal Lord Tianhua, Fairy Yuehua, Sword Immortal Zhanfeng, and Immortal Jubao have all extended olive branches to Lin Wan, with conditions more generous than the last.

Especially Fairy Yuehua, who actually proposed... the matter of Saintess Dao Companion." The palace-dressed woman reported cautiously to the slender figure behind the curtain.

Behind the curtain, Yun Qingyao was silent for a moment before her cold voice sounded: "I know.

Revered Master... she is also for the sake of the Immortal Palace."

"Then, Saintess, your meaning..." The palace-dressed woman asked tentatively.

"My intention, the heart toward the Dao, has not changed." Yun Qingyao's voice was still cold, but if one listened carefully, one could hear a trace of imperceptible waves, "However, that Lin Wan... is indeed extraordinary.

If he can join my Yaochi Immortal Palace, it would be a good thing for the Immortal Palace.

As for the matter of Dao Companion... let nature take its course."

"Yes. Should we also..."

"No need to be deliberate.

Since he said he needs to consider, give him time.

Send people to watch him and pay attention to the movements of other powers, especially... those rats." Yun Qingyao's voice carried a trace of coldness.

"This servant understands."

Donghua Immortal Sect, Immortal Lord Tianhua's Immortal Cave.

"Senior Brother, the secret line sent news that the Xuanyin Sect, Tiansha Sect, Black Flame Valley, and other restless powers all seem to have designs on Lin Wan, and I am afraid they will make a move in the Donghua Secret Realm." The Heavenly Secret old man, who was Immortal Lord Tianji, said in a deep voice.

"Clowns, not worth fearing." Immortal Lord Tianhua sat cross-legged, closing his eyes to rest, and said lightly, "This child Lin Wan is not a thing in a pool.

The Donghua Secret Realm is just the place for him to sharpen his edge.

You just need to watch over him secretly; as long as no Heavenly Immortal makes a move, let him be.

If a Heavenly Immortal really has no shame... hmph, my Donghua Immortal Sect is not made of mud."

"Yes, Senior Brother." Immortal Lord Tianji nodded and then asked, "Senior Brother seems to have high hopes for this child?"

Immortal Lord Tianhua slowly opened his eyes and looked at the endless Void Realm outside the Immortal Cave, his gaze deep: "In this era of great contention, Prodigies emerge in large numbers.

This child might be the one born to respond to the catastrophe.

The Donghua Immortal Domain has been calm for too long and needs new blood and a new edge.

Let's see how far he can go."

All parties were surging with undercurrents.

And the center of the storm, Lin Wan, was unaware of everything outside and devoted himself entirely to the Breakthrough.

Inside the Immortal Cave, Spiritual Qi was like a tide, and dao rhyme permeated the air.

Lin Wan's aura was rising at an astonishing speed, charging toward that higher level of life!

The Earth Immortal Realm was within reach!