Illusory Mountain
Chen Daoxuan slowly opened his eyes while sitting in a small pavilion. He picked up the still steaming cup of Enlightenment Tea, took a sip, and sighed in contentment.
"Satisfying… Let's see how many system points I've earned this time!"
It was a remarkable return on investment to spend a thousand system points to descend. Not only did he wipe out numerous experts from the Ren Clan, but he also, quite fortuitously, gained another disciple…
"Show Personal Panel."
With a single thought, the system panel appeared before Chen Daoxuan's eyes.
[Host: Chen Daoxuan]
[Race: Human]
[Special Physique: Hongmeng Primordial Dao Body]
[Cultivation Technique: Chaos Heavenly Demon Scripture (Perfected)]
[Innate Talent: Hongmeng]
[Realm: First Layer of Qi Sea Realm]
[System Points: 86,300]
[Disciples: Leng Yanran (Seventh Layer of Profound Sky Realm), Li Yourong (Fifth Layer of Profound Sky Realm)]
Seeing his system points, which were originally just a few thousand, now skyrocketing to 86,300, Chen Daoxuan lifted his teacup once more and took a sip of Enlightenment Tea.
"I've struck it rich this time… But I recall that there's an additional reward if I annihilate the opposing force. It's a good opportunity to send Yanran and Yourong to the Eastern Domain after some time.
"If the members of the Ren Clan swear to sever ties with the clan and pledge allegiance to us, they can live. Otherwise, we'll send them to the afterlife together."
Chen Daoxuan stroked his chin, remembering the extra rewards he received when he wiped out the Luo Heaven Sect. Those rewards were quite generous. Although he only gained five hundred system points for defeating the Annihilation Fifth Layer Realm Master of the Luo Heavenly Sect, an additional reward of ten thousand points was given!
Given the grandeur of the Ren Clan, the extra rewards were bound to be even more bountiful!
Tsk… It seems the future holds promise!
As Chen Daoxuan pondered, a formation's halo gradually emerged before the Heavenly Dao Hall. After the light dispersed, three figures stepped out.
Apart from Leng Yanran and Li Yourong, there was also a figure clad in dark green.
Seeing this, Chen Daoxuan was a bit bewildered. How did Yanran manage to bring back a mascot along the way? However, this mascot wasn't exactly cute!
It was so dark green it almost appeared black, and its strength was only at the Boundless Realm. Tch… In this world, perhaps only he, at the First Layer of Qi Sea Realm, could disdain the Boundless Realm in such a manner
"You must be tired from this trip. Come, take a seat," Chen Daoxuan remarked with satisfaction about his disciples' achievements in the secret realm. He waved his hand towards Yanran, inviting her to sit.
Over time, Yanran had grown more comfortable around her master and nodded obediently.
She also pulled Li Yourong, who was curiously surveying her surroundings, and they both settled in the small pavilion, facing their master.
As for the figure from the coffin, he stood awkwardly, much like a newlywed bride entering her husband's home, bowing respectfully and smiling at Chen Daoxuan.
This was truly the real deal – a powerful supporter. If he could secure this support, he wouldn't have to worry about retaliation from those who plotted against Chi Yunzi. Moreover, there might even be a chance to reach the unparalleled realm that Chi Yunzi had never achieved.
"Master, I encountered this individual within the secret realm. Originally, it was the body of Chi Yunzi, the owner of the secret realm. However, it later developed its own consciousness.
"While in the secret realm, this figure helped me gather many heavenly treasures. I believe that having his assistance in handling matters in the Northern Domain could significantly ease our burden. Therefore, I brought him back for your consideration."
Noticing her master's slightly puzzled expression, Yanran hastily explained. She then placed over twenty storage pouches contain heavenly treasures they obtained from the secret realm on the table before Chen Daoxuan.
"Oh? Your explanation makes sense. If that's the case, proceed as you suggest. In the future, you won't be confined to just the Northern Domain. If he can help manage affairs in the Northern Domain effectively, he may remain."
Chen Daoxuan had no strong opinions about the figure in the coffin initially. However, after witnessing the heavenly treasures the figure helped Yanran obtain, he was quite satisfied. Even though he wasn't sure what methods Yanran used, it was evident that the figure had contributed.
"Why don't you express your gratitude to master?"
Upon hearing his master's words, Leng Yanran noticed that the figure was frozen in place. Without hesitation, she snapped at him.
"Uh, uh, many thanks to the Master for providing shelter!"
The figure quickly snapped out of his daze and bowed in gratitude.
However, Chen Daoxuan's brow furrowed slightly upon hearing the term "Master." He felt a bit uneasy with that title.
"I've established a sect named Heavenly Dao Pavilion. From now on, you shall address me as Pavilion Master," Chen Daoxuan suggested after some thought.
"I am Chi Yun. I pay my respects to Pavilion Master!
The figure from the coffin promptly bowed once more, astonished by the fact that Chen Daoxuan dared to name his sect "Heavenly Dao Pavilion." As he himself lacked a name, he decided to use the moniker "Chi Yun," the same name Scarlet Cloud Immortal had used before.
"Um… Master, didn't you mention sending Yourong back home? And… what about the gift you promised for Yourong?"
Just then, the obedient Li Yourong, seated at the table, timidly raised her hand and softly inquired.
"Cough, from now on, this place is your home. However, it's not that the Holy Mountain won't allow you to return. After some time, I'll have your senior sister take you to the Eastern Domain. You can visit the Holy Mountain then."
Chen Daoxuan finished speaking, but he noticed the clear yet puzzled look in Li Yourong's eyes. It was evident she didn't quite understand his words.
"Yanran, explain it to your junior sister…"
In the end, Chen Daoxuan rubbed his temples and left the complicated matter to Yanran.
After a whole hour and a half, Leng Yanran was hoarse from explaining, having gulped down several cups of spiritual liquid in between.
"Oh, I get it! Now, Yourong is Master's second disciple, and senior sister's junior sister. Master and senior sister are now Yourong's family. And… this Heavenly Dao Pavilion will be Yourong's home too, right, senior sister? Senior sister, senior sister, isn't Yourong smart?"
Li Yourong spoke earnestly and seriously.
Upon hearing this, Leng Yanran was nearly brought to tears of joy. She finally understood. It had been so difficult, so incredibly difficult!
"Yes, junior sister, you're truly smart…"
Leng Yanran nodded weakly, casting a glance at their master, who had already dozed off on a reclining chair out of sheer boredom. She twitched her mouth in exasperation... this junior sister of hers was proving to be quite a handful.