Chapter 742 - 114: Envoys from the Central Immortal Sect (Part 2)

Behind him, followed two young disciples also dressed in white robes with solemn expressions, their cultivation was similarly at the Core Formation Stage. Their manners were regular and uniform, and their bearing was calm. It was clear they came from a prominent sect and were strictly trained.

Tong Yaoyao’s eyes briefly flashed with surprise, which quickly transformed into the appropriate gravitas and respect as she stepped forward and bowed deeply: "The esteemed envoy from Holy Beast Mountain graces us with their presence, which brings immense honor to Ziyuan and the Business Alliance. We apologize for not welcoming you sooner, and hope you will pardon us."

The white-robed Daoist, Han Mu, slightly nodded in response, his voice calm yet exuding a natural sense of distance: "Alliance Leader Tong is too kind.

I am Han Mu, traveling under the order of the mountain gate to patrol the various domains and observe the surroundings.

On passing this place, I heard your Alliance has a Golden Core Immortal Seedling, so I came specifically to take a look." His gaze surpassed Tong Yaoyao and directly fell on Ning Sujin, who was on the main stage, inspecting her briefly. A faint recognition crossed his eyes: "The Golden Core’s aura is clear and unblemished, the Divine Soul solid and far beyond her peers, with a foundation nearly perfectly honed.

To form such a pill in such a region, both heart nature and opportunity are of superior quality."

These words were like casting a massive stone into a calm lake.

To receive such an appraisal from an envoy of a major power in the Central Region far outweighed any praise from Eastern forces.

Countless gazes instantly became even more fervent, with envy, amazement, and inquiry almost palpable, all focused on Ning Sujin.

Han Mu slightly paused, his gaze swept over the many Eastern cultivators present, the plain tone slightly carried a hint of explanation, also revealing a message that weighed heavily: "Our Holy Beast Mountain, and the fellow Daoists of the Central Ten Domains, have been battling ceaselessly for many years with the nine Demon Dao sects entrenched in the ’Black Abyss.’

Nascent Soul True Monarchs are the mainstay, yet the battles are fierce, and even True Monarchs sometimes fall." His voice was not loud, yet every word was clear, making the atmosphere seem to cool.

"Therefore," he looked at Ning Sujin, his tone shifting to one of solemnity tinged with ’mission’: "Each sect has opened its gates widely, selecting from afar those with solid foundations, pure heart nature, and potential for Nascent Soul, nurturing them strongly to replenish losses and fortify our righteous defenses.

Ning, young friend, your qualifications are precisely what Holy Beast Mountain seeks.

If you wish to enter our gates, you will receive personal guidance from a True Monarch, cultivate with superior Tier Four Spirit Veins, and have resources for breaking realms tilted in your favor. The Nascent Soul path is not an illusion." He slightly intensified his tone, "This is not merely a personal opportunity of Dao path but also a responsibility of upholding the righteous path against the Demon Dao. I hope the young friend will consider carefully."

Potential for Nascent Soul! Superior Tier Four Spirit Veins! Guidance from a True Monarch!

Each word weighed like a thousand pounds, striking every Eastern cultivator’s heart heavily.

For the majority present, Nascent Soul is already legendary, superior Tier Four Spirit Veins are difficult to find even in dreams, and ’guidance from a True Monarch’ was unimaginable.

This was no simple recruitment; it was practically a meteoric rise, an unparalleled opportunity to shine for a millennium!

Exclamations of amazement and nearly uncontrollable envy surged lowly, countless gazes fixed on Ning Sujin, as if a dazzling halo emanated from her presence.

Some heads of Commerce Association families, accustomed to turmoil, could not hide their longing and complex emotions in their eyes at this moment.

Facing such nearly irrefutable, hard-to-decline ’grace’ and ’righteous cause,’ Ning Sujin felt a heaviness in her heart. She and Li Ji’an had long deduced the situation of the Central Ten Domains because the mysterious Beixuan True Monarch was there.

Moreover, despite many divinations, she never got the desired results, always shrouded by a mist interfering with the causation deduction.

Therefore, the Central Ten Domains had already been abandoned by Li Ji’an, and hence, he tried hard to support Tong Yaoyao in securing the position of Alliance Leader, to advance further here with the aid of the Business Alliance’s spiritual talents.

After a brief silence, Ning Sujin bowed deeply.

She raised her head, her gaze clear, holding sincere gratitude, along with a soft resolve: "Junior Ning Sujin, thanks Senior Han for your affection, and admires the magnificent righteousness of Holy Beast Mountain and other fellow Daoists of the Central Region in resisting the Demon Dao, protecting the righteous path.

The opportunity granted by Senior is heavier than mountains, Junior... feels overwhelmed."

She slightly turned, her gaze naturally and with attachment and earnestness, looked at Li Ji’an beside her, this subtle motion leading her unspoken words in an inevitable direction: "However, since Junior began cultivating, through trials and tribulations, much has relied on the companionship and mutual support of my Dao companion, being together in fate, already bound, inseparable.

Such a matter concerning the future Dao path, Junior... needs to discuss with my Dao companion to feel at ease.

Presumptuousness, I hope Senior can forgive."

"Oh?" Han Mu, hearing this, was involuntarily taken aback, then his gaze followed this most ordinary of worldly ’bonds,’ for the first time genuinely and formally casting towards the gentle and reserved azure-robed man quietly standing beside Ning Sujin.

His Divine Sense, like spring wind and rain, imperceptibly yet thoroughly brushed across Li Ji’an’s whole body.

Within Li Ji’an, the Secret Technique ’Deceiving Heaven’ had long been operating smoothly, ingrained into his bones.

The brilliant Golden Core within the Dantian, shining with mysterious Dao inscriptions, was perfectly concealed, covered by a solid, seamless, flawless ’Middle Level True Pill’ gleam.

In Han Mu’s perception as a Late-stage Golden Core Ascendant, the person’s aura was stable, the concentration of magical power exceptionally solid among mid-stage Core Formation cultivators, and the Dao Foundation showed no signs of hollowness— this was exactly the standard of an Eastern cultivator from a decent background, diligent in his own efforts, able to become a pillar in a medium force, or hold a high position in a large Commerce Association.

Good, but absolutely not stunning, let alone having ’potential for Nascent Soul.’