Chapter 774 126: Settling on the Celestial Roar Peak

The Qinglan Sect is a native force in the mining area of Dao Source State, with a heritage that can be traced back to Ancient Times.

Even after six thousand years when the Dao Yi Realm separated from the Xuanhuang Continent, the Qinglan Sect still had an old late-stage Nascent Soul True Monarch guarding it, assisted by at least three True Monarchs, with considerable strength.

It wasn't until more than three thousand years ago, with the invasion of the Holy Land Ancient Clan, that the Supreme Sect Leader of the Qinglan Sect inexplicably perished, leading to its decline.

In this generation, fortunately, True Monarch Xuanji emerged, relying on extremely high talent in arrays to turn the tide, allowing the Qinglan Sect to survive.

For the past several hundred years, only True Monarch Xuanji has been supporting the Qinglan Sect.

With his middle-stage Nascent Soul cultivation and exquisite arrays, he is a Tier Four Array Master, whose power not only safeguarded the Qinglan Sect but also made it qualified to contend with the Ye Clan, preserving the sect's heritage.

Ten years ago, he even openly repaired plank roads while secretly advancing, deceiving everyone, nurturing a second True Monarch.

Originally, with the addition of a second True Monarch, and combined with the middle-stage Nascent Soul True Monarch Xuanji, the Qinglan Sect could nearly crush the three Nascent Soul True Monarchs of Heize Pool.

However, a year ago, news suddenly spread that ten years ago, True Monarch Xuanji had encountered an accident while seeking Nascent Soul opportunities for his disciple, and now has little time left.

Thus, Heize Pool began to probe.

Before him is Ascendant Changgeng, who was the Nascent Soul seed openly cultivated by True Monarch Xuanji ten years ago.

However, actually, his hope for Nascent Soul was cut off as early as the middle stage of Core Formation.

True Monarch Xuanji was secretly nurturing his junior sister Qingxiao all along.

"Fellow Daoist Chang'an, I have laid out the situation of our Qinglan Sect openly. I am not good with words and also unwilling to deceive you. Stay or leave according to your heart's desire, there's no need to be overly apprehensive." Sect Leader Changgeng seemed somewhat lifeless, trying to be amicable but his face always looked somewhat gloomy.

Li Ji'an could faintly sense with his Evergreen Magical Power that his lifespan was likely short, and his heart power was exhausted.

Seeing his candor, Li Ji'an didn't beat around the bush: "I am connected with Fellow Daoist Qingyue and have always despised evil. I sneer at the demon practices of Heize Pool and am naturally willing to stay."

Sect Leader Changgeng nodded slightly: "Fellow Daoist has a good heart, then, what are your terms?"

Li Ji'an reiterated the conditions he spoke to Heize Pool.

After hearing Li Ji'an's demands, Sect Leader Changgeng furrowed his brows, looking at Li Ji'an with a bit of helplessness: "Fellow Daoist's demands are somewhat too high, I'm afraid our Qinglan Sect cannot meet them."

Li Ji'an felt slightly relaxed upon hearing this.

Exactly, one can negotiate.

"Then according to Sect Leader Changgeng, what resources can be provided?"

"Tier Four Dao Field is possible, as for cultivation elixir, a maximum of ten percent can be provided, the rest needs to be exchanged through sect contribution. As for the adaptation period, fifty years is too long, the old man doesn't know if he can hold on for fifty years... at most ten years.

Fellow Daoist need not say more, this is already the limit of what our Qinglan Sect can offer." Sect Leader Changgeng was evidently not adept in this area, directly stating the bottom line.

Li Ji'an secretly nodded, this already fully satisfied his needs.

And it was quite surprising that True Monarch Xuanji seemed not to have informed Sect Leader Changgeng about him being pursued by the opposing True Monarch.

Wondering if Sect Leader Changgeng would lower the price if he knew.

After thinking about it, Li Ji'an figured it's probably unlikely.

"Greetings to the Sect Leader. I agree!"

Sect Leader Changgeng nodded, then took out the sect contract.

The two parties signed on the spot, the contract valid for a hundred years.

"Congratulations Fellow Daoist Chang'an!" True Man Qingyue immediately smiled, stepping forward to offer congratulations.

"Elder Qingyue, your commendable recommendation of a fellow Daoist will be rewarded with contribution points settled within the sect." said Sect Leader Changgeng, nodding towards True Man Qingyue.

"Honored Guest Elder Chang'an, since you plan to first cultivate in seclusion for ten years, no duties or tasks will be assigned during this period, everything will be discussed ten years later. Someone will soon send over the Tier Four Dao Field Talisman from the sect."

"That's as expected." Li Ji'an cupped his hands towards Sect Leader Changgeng, then nodded and smiled at True Man Qingyue.

True Man Qingyue volunteered, bringing Li Ji'an into the Qinglan Sect, introducing the Spirit Vein environment and internal territory of the Qinglan Sect.

Until the Merit Hall sent the Dao Field Talisman, the two headed straight to the Dao Field.

Inside the Qinglan Sect, there are one hundred and eight peaks, but only four main peaks exist, all being Tier Four Dao Fields.

The most central area, Sky Jade Peak, is currently True Monarch Xuanji's Dao Field.

True Monarch Qingxiao, who just ascended to True Monarch ten years ago, is a direct disciple of True Monarch Xuanji, currently occupying Sky Mist Peak.

The remaining two peaks are normally only qualified for Nascent Soul seeds to inhabit, with the Tianxiao Peak allocated to Li Ji'an, being the previous Dao Field of Sect Leader Changgeng, before successfully advancing to Nascent Soul.

Although Tianxiao Peak is not the core most main peak of Qinglan Sect, it is a place with abundant Spirit Qi.

The stone steps leading to the summit are paved with blue-white jade, with lush Spirit Wood on both sides, and a faint presence of Wood Spiritual Qi among the branches and leaves, occasionally interspersed with low-tier Spiritual Birds in the forest, their calls clear and distant.

True Man Qingyue walked in front, stepping steadily, guiding while explaining the internal affairs of the sect to Li Ji'an, his tone full of familiarity.

"Fellow Daoist Chang'an, each of our Qinglan Sect's one hundred and eight peaks has its focus. Outer Sect Disciples mostly reside in the seventy-two peaks, while Inner Sect Disciples and Elders reside in the middle thirty-six peaks, only the main four peaks are home to True Monarchs and core Nascent Soul seeds."

He paused, then added: "Within the sect, the Merit Hall manages contribution settlement, the Pill Hall oversees pill concocting, and the Artifact Hall administers magical treasure forging."

You will need resources in the future, feel free to exchange them for contribution at the Merit Hall.