25: Chapter 25 Xuantian Sect

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Outside the mountain gate of Xuantian Sect, a scarlet-gold streak of light appeared from nearby and arrived in the blink of an eye. The escape light dispersed, revealing a figure. This person was none other than Chen Xuanyi. Setting off half a month ago and crossing countless mountain ranges, big and small, he had finally arrived at Xuantian Sect.

As soon as he appeared, he immediately drew the attention of the Xuantian Sect mountain-guarding Disciples.

"Who goes there? Halt immediately!" a Disciple shouted sternly.

As Chen Xuanyi drew closer, marvel showed in his eyes. Xuantian Sect truly was worthy of being a Purple Mansion Sect in Taihe Prefecture. Even a few mountain-guarding Disciples had the strength of the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining. Placed in an ordinary Qi Refining Family, such cultivation could serve as a pillar of strength for the clan.

"Fellow Daoists, I am Chen Xuanyi from the Chen Family of Qinghe County," Chen Xuanyi introduced himself.

Hearing this, the mountain-guarding Disciples showed disdain in their eyes. They had never even heard of any Chen Family of Qinghe County; this Chen Family was likely just a mere Qi Refining Family.

"Hmph! Do you not know that trespassing around Xuantian Sect is strictly forbidden? Violators will be executed without mercy!" the leading Disciple bellowed angrily.

"I am aware. I came here because of a promise from Senior Lin Feng." Unbothered by their tone, Chen Xuanyi unfastened a Storage Pouch from his waist and handed it to the leader.

The leading Disciple took it and glanced inside; it contained two hundred Spirit Stones.

"You said earlier that you were invited by Senior Lin Feng. Do you have a letter?" His tone softened slightly, though he remained quite arrogant.

After Chen Xuanyi pulled it out, the leading Disciple began reading. Halfway through, his face suddenly turned somewhat ugly. Originally, he hadn't believed that this Chen Family had any connection to the famous Junior Martial Uncle Lin of their Sect. But looking at it now, it was far more than just a simple connection.

"Fellow Daoist, please enter. Forgive my rudeness earlier," the leading Disciple's tone turned flattering. What kind of relationship could make Junior Martial Uncle Lin give this Chen Family a foundation establishment pill? He already somewhat regretted being so arrogant moments ago.

Seeing him change faces so rapidly made Chen Xuanyi feel a bit averse inside, but he didn't show it. Instead, he said politely, "To ensure the safety of Xuantian Sect, Fellow Daoist naturally must be diligent and responsible. It was my sudden arrival that was rude."

"Fellow Daoist Chen, please allow me to send someone ahead to report, so that Fellow Daoist Chen can move freely within the Sect. Such have always been the Sect's rules, and I cannot overstep." The leading Disciple called over a mountain-guarding Disciple and gave him instructions.

"No matter. After all, these are your noble Sect's rules. You are only doing your duty as you should."

"Thank you for your understanding, Fellow Daoist Chen. Please wait a moment; the mountain-guarding Disciple will be back soon," the leading Disciple said earnestly.

Chen Xuanyi exchanged a few pleasantries with him there until the mountain-guarding Disciple returned.

The leading Disciple received a jade medallion from the mountain-guarding Disciple. The moment he took it, his pupils shrank involuntarily. This was... a Guest Elder Token! He then glanced at the mountain-guarding Disciple.

That mountain-guarding Disciple also felt it was strange and ridiculous. Could the person before them actually be the descendant of some Purple Palace Cultivator?

Realizing that this mountain-guarding Disciple didn't know much either, the leading Disciple suppressed his excitement and smiled at Chen Xuanyi, "Fellow Daoist Chen, this is our Sect's token. With this token, except for a few restricted areas of the Sect, you can move freely everywhere else."

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist. May I ask your surname? Next time, I will certainly visit to express my gratitude," Chen Xuanyi said after receiving it. He didn't truly wish to express gratitude, but wanted to use this opportunity to build a rapport, in case the Family needed help in the future.

"Brother Chen is far too polite. I am Zhang Long. Next time, it should be me visiting you instead." Worthy of being the team leader of the mountain-guarding Disciples here, Zhang Long immediately caught on, his tone becoming extremely warm. He originally wanted to return the Storage Pouch to Chen Xuanyi, but after Chen Xuanyi declined several times, he eventually kept it.

After Chen Xuanyi went inside, the other mountain-guarding Disciples gathered around and asked, "Senior Brother Zhang, why were you so polite to that Cultivator?"

"Hush, this person has a close relationship with Junior Martial Uncle Lin. Junior Martial Uncle Lin was even willing to give him a foundation establishment pill. Just think, what kind of relationship must that be?"

"So that's how it is." Hearing this, the group of mountain-guarding Disciples looked somewhat shocked. They hadn't expected a mere Qi Refining Family to have such a good relationship with their Junior Martial Uncle Lin.

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After receiving the jade medallion, guided by it, Chen Xuanyi headed toward his destination inside Xuantian Sect. Along the way, looking at the magnificent pavilions of Xuantian Sect, infinite emotion rose in his heart. How wonderful it would be if the Family could also own a place like this someday.

During this time, many Cultivators along the road looked at him strangely. However, upon seeing the jade medallion at Chen Xuanyi's waist, their eyes turned surprised. This jade medallion was a Xuantian Sect Guest Elder Token, granting immense authority and completely on a different level from ordinary jade medallions. A token of this level was normally only obtainable by Foundation Establishment Cultivators, or descendants of certain outside Purple Mansion Masters. Because of this, many Cultivators showed respect and flattery on their faces, and quite a few proactively stepped forward to greet him.

Chen Xuanyi responded to each of them. Although he understood what these people were thinking, he didn't point it out. In any case, the jade medallion was given by Lin Feng, and he hadn't done anything out of line, so there was naturally no need to say more.

However, his conduct made everyone assume he was different from other rich cultivation scions, possessing no arrogant or eye-above-head nature, but instead being approachable, making everyone even more eager to make friends with him.

Had it been before, he would naturally have been willing to associate with these Sect Cultivators. But right now, his goal was to obtain the foundation establishment pill and begin his Foundation Establishment, so he merely apologized politely and departed.

After about the time it takes an incense stick to burn, he finally arrived outside Lin Feng's Immortal Cave. Although it was only a distance of several dozen miles, fast flying was prohibited inside Xuantian Sect, which was why it took so long.

Arriving at the entrance of the Immortal Cave, Chen Xuanyi pulled out the token and injected spiritual power into it.

"Senior Lin, this Junior has come to fulfill the promise." After sending the message, the next step was to wait for Lin Feng to exit seclusion.

Fortunately, this token only transmitted messages and would not disturb Lin Feng's Cultivation; otherwise, he wouldn't foolishly use it to send a message like this.

After waiting outside the Immortal Cave for several days, a man dressed in robes as white as snow stepped out from the Immortal Cave. As soon as Lin Feng exited seclusion, he summoned Chen Xuanyi into the Immortal Cave.

"Senior Lin," Chen Xuanyi said respectfully, cupping his hands in greeting.

Lin Feng waved his hand and smiled, "Little Friend Chen, the foundation establishment pill has been prepared for you. You can go to the Alchemy Pavilion to claim it now. In addition, a place for your seclusion has also been prepared for you. Once you claim the foundation establishment pill, go register at the Sect's Executive Hall, and they will take you there."

Hearing this, Chen Xuanyi's expression grew even more respectful, and he said gratefully, "Thank you for your assistance, Senior Lin. This Junior and my Family will never forget it for the rest of our lives."

Afterward, with Lin Feng's nod, Chen Xuanyi departed for the Alchemy Pavilion and the Executive Hall. Then, led by a Qi Refining Disciple, he went to Yuxiao Peak to enter seclusion and push for Foundation Establishment.