223: Welcome to Qingyun Cave Heaven!

“I hope that when we meet again, Senior Brother Ye Tian won't be too stunned by Qingzhu.”

“Qingzhu is no longer a little kid.”

“When my Bloodline Awakens, if Senior Brother Ye Tian still looks at other girls with that rogue, mischievous gaze, Qingzhu will definitely not let you off.”

“I'll give Senior Brother Ye Tian a good beating!”

A young girl's thoughts!

Not only was Ye Tian, the young man, unaware.

Yang Yucheng, who was standing on the Ascension Platform at this moment, was also equally unaware.

Even if he knew, he wouldn't care much.

Emotions, to him, were merely a trivial matter; cultivation was the true Great Dao!

“Greetings, Senior Brother Yang!”

“Greetings, Senior Brother Liu, greetings, Senior Sister Chen!”

...Protector Han had not yet appeared!

All the Sect Disciples who arrived at the Ascension Platform, whether they were there from the beginning or were selected later, all arrived here and respectfully greeted Yang Yucheng, Liu Dongqing, Chen Yao, and the others.

Then they stood in their designated positions, each settling in.

The Utility Disciples stood beside the official Disciples, everything orderly and harmonious.

The Soul Spirit Insect appeared again, directly descending upon the Ascension Assembly and Ascension Platform within Ascension Immortal City.

Protector Han did not reappear before everyone.

With Yang Yucheng and the others making arrangements, the people of Ascension Immortal City successively boarded the Soul Spirit Insect's back, landing on the deck, sitting cross-legged, seemingly already prepared for this Soul Spirit Insect.

It made sense!

Their Ascension Immortal City was under the Heavenly Soul Sect, and such a trip happened almost every few years.

Their Family elders must have already given all necessary instructions and preparations.

At the very front of the Soul Spirit Insect, where Protector Han was, a Divine Ability was used, and Spiritual Qi swirled nearby.

Suddenly!

The Soul Spirit Insect, which was prostrated on the Ascension Platform, slightly vibrated its small wings on both sides, and its dark blue body coiled and rose.

Before long, it had already ascended into the sky.

In the firmament of Ascension Immortal City, it slowly disappeared.

Yang Yucheng looked up at the azure sky nearby.

Ascension Immortal City was the end of the line... This flight lasted for approximately three days.

Three days passed in a flash.

And on the fourth day, as dawn broke, a ray of morning light illuminated the earth, falling upon the towering, spear-like peaks before them, shrouded in mist.

At the very front of the peaks were steps made of bluestone, like a path to immortality.

At the end of the steps was their destination for this journey.

Qingyun Grotto-Heaven within the Heavenly Soul Sect.

The Soul Spirit Insect landed.

Everyone arrived, and Protector Han appeared at the front.

“These are the Disciples brought this time!”

He simply said a sentence.

The Fat Senior Brother, who had been waiting at the front, nodded respectfully, “Farewell, Protector!”

With that said.

The Fat Senior Brother turned around, his face round, his eyes squinted, his smile gentle and full of approachability.

He exuded a strong sense of affinity, appearing completely harmless!

“Welcome, Junior Brothers, to Qingyun Grotto-Heaven!”

The Fat Senior Brother walked to the front of the crowd and smiled innocently!

The Fat Senior Brother, with his squinted eyes, scanned the crowd, pausing for a long moment on Yang Yucheng and the other three Grade A Spirit Bodies.

Immediately!

He turned, led the way, stepped onto the bluestone steps, taking the lead, one person at the front.

He entered the Qingyun Grotto-Heaven, which resembled a vortex with constantly shifting green Qi currents.

As his figure disappeared, Yang Yucheng stepped forward, following immediately.

Upon entering the Grotto-Heaven.

The Spiritual Qi within the Grotto-Heaven was far more concentrated than outside.

Previously, the Spiritual Qi concentration within Ascension Immortal City was already comparable to the level within the Spiritual Gathering Arrays established by first-rate Sects in the Lower Three Sects Heaven and Earth.

And now.

Qingyun Grotto-Heaven was several levels higher.

On the way, Yang Yucheng had already learned some news about Qingyun Grotto-Heaven from Ye Tian and the other Family Disciples of Ascension Immortal City.

Qingyun Grotto-Heaven, one of the three great Grotto-Heavens of the Heavenly Soul Sect, was not the first, but also not the last.

Under the Grotto-Heaven.

Countless peaks stood, and countless forces were intertwined within it, making it extremely complex.

Qingyun Grotto-Heaven had developed for many years.

In the beginning, the various forces within the Grotto-Heaven advanced bravely, their sprouts emerging, and everything was harmonious.

But now, class stratification had solidified, and the power vacuum had long been completely devoured. To stand out within Qingyun Grotto-Heaven now,

besides a certain level of talent, Aptitude, disposition, and Luck, the most important thing was to understand the rules.

Furthermore, everything within the Heavenly Soul Sect was subtly similar to the officialdom of the Holy Dynasty in the Upper Three Sects Heaven and Earth.

The Holy Dynasty was corrupt, and officials were venal.

Such a situation also existed within the Sect, and it was rampant.

The Grotto-Heaven Master only emerged from seclusion once every many years, and he was not concerned or bothered by this matter, which made the various forces within the Grotto-Heaven extremely arrogant.

Under the protection of the rules, the power in their hands was enough to easily crush most people!

The Fat Senior Brother walked ahead, explaining much.

“Within the Sect, if Junior Brothers wish for a smooth Dao path, identity is especially crucial.”

“The four Junior Brothers with Grade A Spirit Bodies immediately become stewards, while the others... are Inner Sect Disciples with A-grade Aptitude, and Outer Sect Disciples with B-Grade Aptitude! Beside the four steward Junior Brothers.”

“Although they are accompanying Utility Disciples, for now, while they can follow the four steward Junior Brothers, their identity within the Sect still belongs to the Servant Courtyard! There are advantages and disadvantages.”

“To shed the identity of a Utility Disciple, besides achieving a Breakthrough in strength to the Middle Three Realms and becoming an Outer Sect Disciple! They also need to obtain the consent of the steward Junior Brothers. Only then can they go to the Disciple Hall, change their identity, and become an official Sect Disciple!”

“Utility Disciples acting outside are not qualified to do so in the name of the Sect!”

“However!”

The Fat Senior Brother smiled slightly, his squinted eyes opening and closing, his face beaming like a Maitreya Buddha!

Full of smiles!

“Most Utility Disciples, if they cannot become official Disciples in their lifetime, probably won't have many opportunities to go out!”

Today, the Fat Senior Brother seemed to be in an exceptionally good mood.

It wasn't easy for him to get this position specifically for entertaining Disciples!

Within the Sect, the competition in Qingyun Grotto-Heaven was truly fierce, and the level of internal struggle was quite high. Besides the surface-level silent competition, like thousands of soldiers crossing a single-plank bridge,

underneath, there were even more insidious methods, power plays, and temptations of beauty.

Even he, a person with simple desires, found it somewhat unbearable.

To obtain such a position not only brought considerable monthly Sect contributions but also allowed him to avoid unnecessary dangers.

“So, Junior Brothers, if you want stability, you must first preserve your lives. Staying in the Outer Sect is best; resources within the Inner Sect are limited, and to receive higher treatment, you must participate in ranking battles!”

“This applies to Disciples! As for stewards!”

Speaking of this!

The Fat Senior Brother's squinted eyes blinked gently, directed at Yang Yucheng, Liu Dongqing, and Chen Yao, the four of them, revealing a gentle smile.