546: Chapter 546

"A Holy Body."

The old man stared at Qin Yun, his gaze completely different from before.

Previously, when he looked at Qin Yun, he saw a piece of uncarved jade.

Now, it was as if he were looking at a mountain whose outline was just beginning to emerge.

The Guiyi Realm was considered a top-tier existence in this region.

But he knew very well.

Moving beyond the Guiyi Realm, every step was extremely difficult.

He had no confidence in whether he would ever reach a higher level in this lifetime.

But a Holy Body was different.

As long as such a person didn't die prematurely, their future path was something people like him couldn't even compare to.

Just a moment ago, he had been thinking about taking him as a Disciple.

Now, that thought had completely vanished from his mind.

Take him as a Disciple?

Like hell he would.

If he really tried to force such a person into being his Disciple, it might not bring him prestige, but rather cause him nothing but trouble.

The old man suppressed the shock in his heart and cleared his throat; even his tone became much gentler.

"Young friend."

Just a moment ago, it was "kid."

Now, it was "young friend."

He changed his tune quickly.

Qin Yun glanced at him but said nothing.

The old man didn't feel embarrassed; instead, he became increasingly serious.

"I was impolite earlier."

"As for taking you as a Disciple, let's not mention it again."

"However, now that you've just settled your Karma here in Jianghan City, I imagine you have nowhere to stay for the time being."

"If you don't mind, you can stay at the Yuntian Sect for a while."

"The Sect is quite peaceful, there's no lack of resources, and information is more readily available than outside; it should be of some help to your cultivation."

"You would simply be a guest, so don't overthink it."

He spoke calmly.

But he was calculating everything carefully in his head.

If he didn't befriend someone like this now, he might not even have the right to speak to him in the future.

He wanted to forge a good relationship while the other party hadn't truly risen to power yet.

Qin Yun stood where he was, his gaze sweeping over the messy long street.

The debts that needed to be repaid had mostly been settled.

For him, there was no longer much need to stay here.

The prototype of the Solar Holy Body had already emerged.

What he needed now were more Yang-attribute resources, a better cultivation environment, and more information related to the Dao of the Body.

The Yuntian Sect was indeed worth visiting.

Qin Yun thought for a moment and nodded.

"Alright."

The old man felt a sense of relief.

It was settled.

He would bring him back first and worry about the rest later.

As for whether they could take things further in the future, that would have to happen slowly.

But at least he had established a connection.

"Good."

The old man chuckled and waved his hand.

A green Flying Boat tore through the air and stopped above the long street.

He ignored the people of Jianghan City and directly took Qin Yun onto the boat to depart.

The Flying Boat soared into the clouds and quickly vanished.

...

The Yuntian Sect was built against the mountains, with vast seas of clouds and peaks rising one after another.

As soon as the Flying Boat entered the Sect's territory, the Disciples along the way spotted it.

The Old Ancestor of the Yuntian Sect usually lived in seclusion.

Not to mention personally going out to bring someone back, he rarely even showed his face.

Yet today, not only had he gone out, but he had personally brought back a young man.

It was hard for people not to speculate.

As soon as the Flying Boat landed, the looks from those along the way were already off.

Some spoke in hushed tones.

Some stared at Qin Yun for a few extra moments.

Others, whose minds worked faster, had already begun to guess.

A young man personally brought back by the Old Ancestor was likely not simple; if he wasn't a closed-door Disciple, what else could he be?

Rumors traveled faster than a Flying Boat.

By the time the old man brought Qin Yun deep into the Sect, the rumors had evolved from "the Old Ancestor brought someone back" to "the Old Ancestor has found his next successor."

After a few more rounds, it became "this person's background is shocking; the Sect is about to undergo a massive change."

The old man caught wind of the rumors, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.

He wanted to explain.

But on second thought, he couldn't be bothered.

Speaking up now would instead make it seem intentional.

It was better to just let them guess.

Qin Yun cared even less.

He had absolutely no interest in being a closed-door Disciple or the next successor.

The old man arranged a courtyard for him on an isolated peak.

The residence was quiet.

There was also sufficient Spiritual Qi.

That same day, he had a batch of cultivation resources sent over.

Even tokens for entering and exiting certain areas of the Sect were sent along with them.

The Old Man in the Ring watched with amusement.

"This old fellow is quite sensible."

"One moment he's not taking you as a Disciple, and the next he's treating you like a deity."

Qin Yun ignored him, merely glanced at the resources on the table, and immediately went into secluded meditation.

The noisier it was outside...

...the quieter it was for him here.

In the days that followed, Qin Yun almost never left his room.

A month later.

The courtyard gate finally opened.

Qin Yun walked out of the house, his aura much more refined than before.

Third level of the Spirit King Realm.

Although the prototype of the Solar Holy Body hadn't truly formed yet, that mass of gold-red Origin was significantly brighter than before.

Just as Qin Yun walked outside the courtyard, his footsteps suddenly stopped.

A very strong Yang-attribute fluctuation emanated from deep within the Sect.

It felt very ancient.

And very special.

Qin Yun's eyes flickered.

This power held an attraction for him.

It wasn't the kind of attraction that ordinary Spirit Medicine or spiritual flames could compare to.

Rather, the Solar Origin within his body was reacting to it.

He looked toward the source of the fluctuation and happened to encounter the Yuntian Sect's Old Ancestor, who was arriving.

Seeing Qin Yun emerge from seclusion, the old man had a smile on his face.

"Your Realm has improved again. Not bad."

Just after saying that, he saw Qin Yun looking toward the depths of the Sect.

The old man immediately understood.

"You felt it?"

Qin Yun nodded.

"What is over there?"

The old man didn't beat around the bush.

"There is a Stone Tablet deep within the Sect."

"It's something left behind by the founding ancestor of the Yuntian Sect."

"It's usually sealed, but it just so happens to be opening in a few days."

Hearing this, Qin Yun's gaze narrowed slightly.

The old man continued:

"As for what Realm the ancestor was exactly, the Sect lost track long ago."

"However, someone capable of leaving behind such a Stone Tablet must be at least above the Guiyi Realm."

"Some guess it's the Cave Heaven Realm."

"Others guess the ancestor had already reached the level of a True God."

"It's hard to say what's true."

"But no one doubts the value of the Stone Tablet."

"Rumor has it that the ancestor's Legacy is hidden within, or perhaps other Opportunities."

"Over the years, every time the Stone Tablet opens, a crowd of Disciples rushes forward."

"But not a single person has ever truly been recognized by it."

Qin Yun listened quietly, having already reached a conclusion in his heart.

He didn't care much for the founding ancestor's Legacy or anything of the sort.

But he wanted that Yang-attribute aura within the Stone Tablet.

Seeing his expression, the old man smiled.

"If you're interested, you've come at just the right time."

"The Sect has decided to open up the slots this time."

"It's not just for the Disciples of our Sect."

"Affiliated forces can also send people."

"Imperial Dynasties, aristocratic families, and subordinate Sects will all have people coming over."

"For example, the Yueling Imperial Dynasty, the Tianyu Imperial Dynasty, and so on."

The old man added:

"The opening of the Stone Tablet this time won't be a small event."

"The Sect has already begun preparations."

"In a few more days, the Prodigies from various sides will arrive one after another."

"If you want to go, I can give you a slot directly."

Qin Yun nodded.

"I'll go."

Qin Yun didn't ask any more questions and looked up toward the depths of the Sect.

There, peaks surrounded the area.

Amidst the mist and clouds, an ancient aura faintly lingered.

The Yuntian Sect's Old Ancestor stood to the side, not making a sound to disturb him.

Meanwhile, the Flying Boats of various forces had already set off.

The Prodigies of this Sect were preparing.

The affiliated Imperial Dynasties were preparing.

The younger generation of various families was also rushing here.

Qin Yun stood outside the courtyard, gazing in the direction of the Stone Tablet, his expression calm.