Time passed unknown. When Li Xuan opened his eyes again, he had returned to the Furnace Heart. The stone disc beneath his feet slowly rotated as if it had never vanished.
At this moment, on the stone disc, besides Li Xuan, there were more than ten figures. These disciples all sat with their eyes slightly closed, paying no attention to Li Xuan. Li Xuan glanced at them and then withdrew his gaze. With a thought, he began to examine himself internally.
"Seven hundred and thirty-five thousand nine hundred!"
Li Xuan was stunned upon looking. In his divine mansion, there were a full seven hundred and thirty-five thousand nine hundred Star Spirit Pearls. Compared to his previous count, this was an increase of two hundred and thirty-five thousand nine hundred!
"What's going on? Could it be because of what just happened?" Li Xuan was puzzled. He hadn't noticed any increase in the Star Spirit Pearls himself. The only explanation was the event that had just occurred.
Hmm?
At this moment, a pulling force arose. Before Li Xuan could even react, his body vanished from the stone disc.
"Greetings, Venerable Yun." As the surroundings became clear, Li Xuan immediately bowed to the woman before him. In front of him was Venerable Lin Yunyun.
"You are quite good. You managed to trigger the Profound Mansion Reversion. Tell me, how many Star Spirit Pearls do you have in your divine mansion now?" Lin Yunyun nodded slightly, then asked with a hint of anticipation.
Upon hearing this, Li Xuan bowed and clasped his fists. "Replying to Venerable Yun, this disciple's divine mansion now contains seven hundred and thirty-five thousand nine hundred Star Spirit Pearls. May I ask Venerable Yun, what is Profound Mansion Reversion?"
"Seven hundred and thirty-five thousand nine hundred? I didn't expect you to increase so much all at once. No wonder you are..."
As if realizing she had spoken too much, Lin Yunyun stopped and continued, "Profound Mansion Reversion is a divine soul epiphany that occurs when a Spiritual Master with the 'three nines' foundation enters the Divine Transformation Realm. It can be said to be a gift from heaven."
"Within it, everyone receives different endowments based on their different perceptions. The extra Star Spirit Pearls you have are the endowments gained from Profound Mansion Reversion."
"I see. Thank you, Venerable Yun, for the explanation." Li Xuan's eyes showed a hint of realization. Since Lin Yunyun knew, it was naturally because Grand Venerable Lin Yi, like Li Xuan, had a 'three nines' foundation. Li Xuan found Lin Yunyun's explanation acceptable.
"It's nothing." Lin Yunyun waved her hand and then looked at Li Xuan's calm expression with some surprise. "What? Aren't you happy at all?"
Li Xuan paused and then shook his head. "When this disciple first discovered it, I was indeed a little excited, but then I thought that any disciple could achieve this with effort, so I felt at ease."
"This disciple knows that the path of cultivation is not easy. Although there are occasional heavenly opportunities, sufficient effort is also required. Even though I have gained it now, the path of cultivation ahead will likely be even more difficult. Therefore, there is nothing to be happy about."
Lin Yunyun looked at Li Xuan seriously and then nodded slightly. "No wonder my two elder sisters urged me to stimulate your greatest potential, yet not interfere with your cultivation. Looking at it now, it was a wise decision."
"Your path of cultivation is likely one where even I should not intervene. Li Xuan, your future path is still very long, and your current mindset shows that your state of mind is very stable. You will undoubtedly have a place among the strong at the peak in the future."
"As for heavenly opportunities, they are all your own fortune. Without the previous effort and hard work, how could you have received this current favor? Therefore, I believe all of this is well-deserved. As for future matters, we will discuss them when they arrive."
"Thank you for your guidance, Venerable Yun. This disciple has learned much." Li Xuan bowed respectfully and nodded.
Lin Yunyun nodded slightly and then said, "I summoned you here not only to check on your cultivation but also because there is something you need to do. This matter concerns the future of our Tianyi Domain. Therefore, you must do your utmost to complete it."
"May I ask what Venerable Yun requires of this disciple?" Li Xuan looked at Lin Yunyun with some surprise.
"In another month, it will be the day of the Pavilion Lord selection competition. My two elder sisters want me to tell you that you need to participate in this competition. Furthermore, you must win the position of the Wood Pavilion Lord." Lin Yunyun stated directly.
"Pavilion Lord selection competition? Venerable Yun, my strength has only just entered the Divine Transformation Realm. How can I possibly win this Pavilion Lord selection competition?" Li Xuan was taken aback and then shook his head with a wry smile.
Although Li Xuan now possessed seven hundred and thirty-five thousand nine hundred Star Spirit Pearls, compared to his senior brothers and sisters who had been immersed in the Divine Transformation Realm for many years, Li Xuan's gap was not insignificant.
For instance, the few Great Commanders of the Wood Pavilion all possessed over a million Star Spirit Pearls. As for the Pavilion Lord, they were beings in the Years Realm. Such existences had reached tens of millions of Star Spirit Pearls.
Lin Yunyun glared at Li Xuan as if annoyed. "With your current strength, it is naturally not enough. The current Wood Pavilion Lord, Yao Yulong, is in the Years Realm. His Star Spirit Pearl count reached twelve million three years ago."
"With your current strength, it would naturally be very difficult to become Pavilion Lord. However, since we have this plan, we naturally have a way to deal with it. There is a way to improve you."
"Venerable Yun, is this an temporary improvement, or..." Li Xuan paused and then asked somewhat sheepishly.
If it were a temporary improvement, Li Xuan would not only have to consider if he could maintain the position but also whether it would cause him harm.
After all, such improvements often came with side effects. For the path of cultivation, this would undoubtedly be more detrimental than beneficial. It was even possible that he might be stuck at the Years Realm.
Lin Yunyun chuckled. "You are the future pillar of our Tianyi Domain. How could we let you suffer any harm? In this Furnace of Creation, do you feel more at ease than in the outside world?"
"I feel as if I'm a bit closer to this world." Li Xuan nodded slightly and replied.
This feeling became particularly strong when Li Xuan entered the Divine Transformation Realm. He had initially attributed it to the Furnace of Creation, but now, hearing Lin Yunyun say this, it seemed there was more to it.
"I control sixty percent of the Furnace of Creation. After you began cultivating here, I gave you ten percent. That's why your cultivation speed is much faster than other disciples."
"Our plan is to give you complete control of the Furnace of Creation. With the functions of this Furnace of Creation, it should be able to help you advance to the advanced or even peak Divine Transformation Realm within a year. Of course, this depends on your own talent and foundation," Lin Yunyun nodded.
"Sixty percent control? Venerable Yun, is the position of Pavilion Lord that important?" Li Xuan's pupils contracted involuntarily after hearing Lin Yunyun's words.
Over the years, Li Xuan had fully understood the marvels of the Furnace of Creation. The fact that Lin Yunyun, Venerable Bai Suxin, and Madam Mo Ningxiang were willing to grant Li Xuan control showed the immense cost they were willing to pay to secure the position of Pavilion Lord.
Lin Yunyun nodded solemnly. "It concerns the future of the Tianyi Domain, and we can only do this. Moreover, you are worthy of our trust. Also, it's not just the Pavilion Lord position that is important, but in two years, one of the five new Pavilion Lords will ascend to the position of Grand Pavilion Lord."
"So it's for the position of Grand Pavilion Lord. But the reason for choosing me is simply because I am the inheritor of Grand Venerable Yunqi?" Li Xuan said with a wry smile.
Although the position of Pavilion Lord and Grand Pavilion Lord seemed to be only one level apart, from Li Xuan's observation of the seating arrangement on the high platform before entering the Furnace of Creation, the status of the Grand Pavilion Lord was almost on par with the Six Great Venerables.
Moreover, from Lin Yunyun's tone, it seemed that new changes would occur at that time.
"If you think so, then so be it. Our foundation can only sustain your consumption for this year. What do you think?" Lin Yunyun asked.
Li Xuan immediately nodded, then said with a determined expression, "I will do my utmost!"