Cultivating To Immortality

Fang Hong did not suppress his aura, and Yang Yuan, as a Late Stage Void Refining Stage Cultivator, could naturally tell that Fang Hong was a peak Void Refining Stage Cultivator, much more powerful than him.

"Among the various sects and factions on the Azure Holy Continent, all those who can cultivate to the peak Void Refining Stage realm are renowned figures, and this old man has heard of most of them."

"However, I have never heard of Fellow Daoist Fang's name. May I ask which sect or faction Fellow Daoist is from?" Yang Yuan asked curiously.

To be able to cultivate to the peak Void Refining Stage, he must also be a powerful figure, and he had indeed never heard of Fang Hong's name.

Upon hearing this, Fang Hong replied calmly.

"To be honest, I am not from the Azure Holy Continent, but an external cultivator."

"I only recently arrived in the Profound Fallen Realm, and coming to this Azure Emperor Holy Land is also to seek some opportunities for breakthrough."

"Oh? Fellow Daoist is actually an external Cultivator. No wonder, no wonder, so that's how it is."

Yang Yuan was slightly surprised to learn of Fang Hong's origin, then nodded in understanding.

It made sense; if he had just arrived from the outside, it was understandable that he hadn't made a name for himself on the Azure Holy Continent.

Yang Yuan pondered for a moment, then said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist has only recently arrived in the Profound Fallen Realm, so you must not be very familiar with the situation here, right?"

"The sect forces, geographical distribution, cultivation resources, and so on here are all different from the outside world."

"How about this old man gives Fellow Daoist a brief explanation, so that Fellow Daoist can be more convenient when training here in the future."

Fang Hong thought for a moment. Yang Yuan probably wanted to invite him to join the Azure Emperor Holy Land, which happened to fit his plan.

"Since that's the case, then I thank Chairman Yang. I am willing to hear the details."

"No problem, no problem. Actually, this Azure Holy Continent, ah, has.."

Yang Yuan smiled and waved his hand, then began to systematically introduce various situations of the Azure Holy Continent to Fang Hong.

From the distribution of major sects and forces, to the reclusive powerful families, and then to the unique regional culture and cultivation customs.

Fang Hong listened patiently, occasionally asking some questions, and Yang Yuan answered each one in detail.

The two chatted back and forth, and the conversation was quite congenial, which gave Fang Hong a clearer understanding of the overall layout of the Azure Holy Continent.

After chatting for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Yang Yuan's face showed a sincere expression, and he looked at Fang Hong and said.

"Fellow Daoist Fang, to be honest, besides wanting to get to know you today, I also sincerely want to invite you to join my Azure Emperor Holy Land."

As an external cultivator, Fang Hong certainly had no affiliated force in the Profound Fallen Realm, similar to a loose cultivator.

Moreover, Fang Hong's strength was so great that if he could be recruited into the Holy Land, it would greatly enhance the strength of the Holy Land's high-level members.

As the Chairman of the Qingyuan Commerce Chamber and a core Elder of the Azure Emperor Holy Land, Yang Yuan's usual responsibility was to manage the Merchant Association well and recruit talented individuals for the sect.

Now that he encountered a powerful loose cultivator like Fang Hong, he naturally would not miss this opportunity.

Facing Yang Yuan's warm invitation, Fang Hong did not immediately agree, a thoughtful expression appearing on his face.

"It's normal for Fellow Daoist Fang to have concerns. As long as Fellow Daoist is willing to join my Azure Emperor Holy Land, you can obtain Mahayana grade cultivation technique, high-grade pill formula, learn various ancient spells, and so on."

"My Azure Emperor Holy Land, as the head of many Holy Lands on the continent, has a long inheritance and a foundation not much worse than those ancient sects."

"Isn't Fellow Daoist always looking for an opportunity to advance to the Body Integration Stage? In the Holy Land's Scripture Pavilion, there is a high-grade pill formula that assists in advancement, called Combined Spirit Pill, which is specifically prepared for peak Void Refining Stage Cultivators."

In order to recruit Fang Hong, this powerful peak Void Refining Stage Cultivator, into the sect, Yang Yuan listed a series of benefits.

"Combined Spirit Pill?"

Hearing these three words, a ripple flashed in Fang Hong's originally calm eyes, and his heart stirred.

"The Combined Spirit Pill is a miraculous spirit pill personally created by Azure Emperor."

"After a Cultivator takes it, it can greatly accelerate the Fusion speed of the Nascent Soul and the main body, thereby significantly increasing the success rate of advancing to the Body Integration Stage, with a maximum increase of 40%."

Yang Yuan explained.

Upon hearing this, Fang Hong's interest grew even stronger.

It seemed that this Azure Emperor Holy Land truly lived up to its reputation; it actually had such a pill formula that could directly affect the success rate of advancement.

Thus, Fang Hong immediately agreed, cupping his fists and thanking him.

"Thank you, Chairman Yang, for such a warm invitation. I am willing to join the Holy Land."

"Hahaha, good. Fellow Daoist Fang is indeed a sensible and intelligent person."

Hearing Fang Hong agree, Yang Yuan clapped his hands and laughed.

"With Fellow Daoist's joining, my Azure Emperor Holy Land has gained another powerful high-level combat force."

Fang Hong had originally planned to enter the Azure Emperor Holy Land to investigate, and now with Elder Yang Yuan's personal invitation, it saved him a lot of trouble and allowed him to directly obtain a relatively high position, which could be said to kill two birds with one stone.

"Without further ado, Fellow Daoist Fang, I will take you to tour the Holy Land now, familiarize yourself with the environment, and register your identity as a core elder, so that you can integrate into the Holy Land as soon as possible." Yang Yuan smiled and stood up.

Fang Hong rose with the momentum, nodded slightly, and asked, "Thank you, Chairman Yang. So, the core Elder is?"

"Our Azure Emperor Holy Land's Elders are divided into several grades."

Yang Yuan led Fang Hong out while patiently explaining, "From lowest to highest, they are Deacon Elder, Ordinary Elder, Elite Elder, Core Elder, and the highest is Grand Elder."

"Fellow Daoist Fang, with your current peak Void Refining Stage Cultivation, according to the Holy Land's rules, you belong to the Core Elder grade, and you already have a considerably high say within the Holy Land."

"If one day you successfully advance to the Body Integration Stage, you can directly be promoted to Grand Elder, at which point your status and power will be second only to one person and above tens of thousands, unmatched by anyone except the Holy Lord."

"As for above the Grand Elder, that is our Holy Land's Azure Emperor Holy Lord, who is a true Mahayana Stage powerhouse, renowned throughout the Continent, and also the core and pillar of the entire Holy Land."

When Yang Yuan spoke of the Azure Emperor Holy Lord, his face was full of reverence.

The two walked and chatted, and Yang Yuan introduced many basic situations within the sect to Fang Hong.

Fang Hong listened all the way, secretly marveling, as expected of a Mahayana grade Holy Land, there were indeed many experts within the sect, and quite a few Void Refining Stage Cultivators alone.

According to Yang Yuan, ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivators could at most only get the position of an ordinary elder within the sect.

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In less than half the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Yang Yuan led Fang Hong to a teleportation array.

The two stepped onto the teleportation array, and as Yang Yuan chanted a spell, the array patterns instantly lit up, and dazzling white light enveloped them. In the blink of an eye, the surrounding scenery was completely different.

They were already inside a certain grand hall in the Holy Land's headquarters.

This grand hall was named Hall of Inquiry, and the hall was extremely spacious, large enough to accommodate thousands of people, appearing magnificent.

However, the vast hall was empty, without any tables or chairs, only an ancient bronze mirror hanging solitary on the wall directly in front.