Moon Spirit Mountain, the land of the Moon Clan.
"Is Brother Xuan okay, don't you think?" Yue Fuyao looked at Yue Yantian and asked.
"He should be fine. Actually, Father didn't expect this fellow to show up on your grand ceremony day," Yue Yantian said upon hearing this.
"Brother Xuan, I've believed in him from the very beginning. If it weren't for the intervention of that senior, Brother Xuan wouldn't know what would have happened by now," Yue Fuyao sighed slightly and said.
Yue Yantian smiled and then said, "It can be seen that this kid is serious about you. Although his methods were a bit improper, his intentions are clear. Moreover, to be recognized by Elder Dan, this kid's future achievements will likely not be low. You, on the other hand, have found a good husband."
Yue Fuyao's pretty face blushed, and she spoke again, "Who exactly is that Elder Dan? He even gets the Clan Leader to show him some respect. Is there a power even stronger than the Moon Clan?"
"This Sacred Origin Continent cannot be compared to the Origin Spirit Continent. At least in the past ten thousand years, the Sacred Origin Continent has developed extremely rapidly. As for who that Elder Dan is, I'm not entirely clear."
"However, to have the Clan Leader treat him with such seriousness, his background must be considerable. Moreover, with Elder Dan's promise, you and that Li Xuan should be able to have a happy ending. You, just put your heart at ease," Yue Yantian said with a smile.
Time flew by. In the blink of an eye, five days had passed.
Buzz.
With a buzzing sound, Wang Kun's flying dragon couch slowly landed.
Sensing this, Li Xuan immediately opened his eyes and looked around.
Upon seeing this, Li Xuan was also somewhat shocked as he looked at Wang Kun, seemingly unable to comprehend it, and asked, "This is the Sacred Origin Sect?"
"What do you think? Aren't you surprised? I dare say that on the entire Sacred Origin Continent, there is nothing that surpasses ours," Wang Kun said with a smile.
"It is indeed surprising," Li Xuan said with a wry smile. The Sacred Origin Sect was built in the three lands and dual no-man's-land marked on the Sacred Origin map. The so-called three lands and dual no-man's-land refers to dangerous lands, forbidden lands, and dead lands.
As everyone knows, any one of these three types of land is a place that various forces dare not easily venture into. Thus, it has become a no-man's-land for all spiritual and mortal powers.
And the Sacred Origin Sect is actually located in such a place.
However, one thing surprised Li Xuan: the spiritual energy in the Sacred Origin Sect was extremely dense.
Moreover, Li Xuan also sensed that there were extremely powerful restrictions surrounding the location of the Sacred Origin Sect. Even a trace of it gave Li Xuan a feeling of trepidation.
Li Xuan did not doubt for a moment that if he accidentally touched these restrictions, he would surely die without a doubt.
"These restrictions are Elder Dan's doing. On one hand, they prevent outsiders from discovering the place. On the other hand, they consolidate the spiritual energy here. Seventh Junior Brother, when Elder Dan returns, he will give you a token, and you will be able to enter and exit freely from now on."
"However, we senior and junior brothers and sisters rarely go out. After all, nothing is more important than cultivation," Wang Kun said, seemingly having noticed that Li Xuan had discovered the restrictions.
"Alright," Li Xuan nodded slightly. At this point, Li Xuan understood Elder Dan's power even more profoundly. These arrangements were truly extraordinary.
Wang Kun smiled and patted Li Xuan's shoulder, "Let's go. I'll take you to meet our senior and junior brothers and sisters."
"So it's Sixth Junior Brother who has returned. I was wondering why the restriction barrier was activated," a clear voice suddenly rang out as Li Xuan followed Wang Kun towards a mountain range.
Li Xuan and Wang Kun stopped upon hearing the sound. Li Xuan immediately looked in the direction of the sound.
A man stood there, eight feet tall, holding a feather fan, and dressed in clean white scholar's robes.
Although he walked slowly, he arrived in front of Li Xuan and Wang Kun within two breaths.
"Greetings, Second Senior Brother." Wang Kun bowed to the newcomer and then rose, saying, "Second Senior Brother, this is our Junior Brother Li Xuan. Elder Dan has matters to attend to and has sent us back ahead. Li Xuan, this is our Second Senior Brother, Wen Boya."
"Li Xuan greets Second Senior Brother," Li Xuan nodded and then cupped his fists and bowed to Wen Boya, shouting.
"Haha, we finally have a Seventh Junior Brother. Sixth Junior Brother, you're no longer at the bottom! Tell me, aren't you very happy?"
Wen Boya nodded and then looked at Wang Kun with a smile.
"Of course, I'm happy. I won't be bullied by you all anymore," Wang Kun said with a chuckle, and then he and Wen Boya both turned their gaze to Li Xuan.
Li Xuan's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly had a bad premonition.
Seeing Li Xuan's wary expression, Wen Boya and Wang Kun burst into laughter.
"Alright, Junior Junior Brother, Senior Brother won't tease you anymore. Since you are our Junior Junior Brother, a meeting gift is indispensable. Hmm, I'll give you this Profound Jade Bracelet. Although it's not a very precious item, it can help Junior Junior Brother carry more things."
As Wen Boya finished speaking, a bracelet similar to a spatial ring flew towards Li Xuan.
"Thank you, Second Senior Brother," Li Xuan said, taking it with both hands.
"Among fellow disciples, there's no need for thanks. Alright, I'm on duty now, so I can't chat with you any longer. Sixth Junior Brother, take Seventh Junior Brother to choose a mountain peak. Also, introduce Seventh Junior Brother to our Senior and Junior Brothers and Sisters. It's been some time since the Sacred Origin Sect had a gathering."
Wen Boya said, patting Li Xuan's shoulder.
"Yes, Second Senior Brother," Wang Kun nodded in response.
"Second Senior Brother, goodbye." Li Xuan also bowed and said.
After Li Xuan stood up, Wen Boya had already disappeared.
"Let's go. Second Senior Brother is on duty now and can't spare much time to chat with us. Since Second Senior Brother has already given you a gift, I imagine the other Senior and Junior Brothers and Sisters will also have prepared something."
"Seventh Junior Brother, what gift do you want? After all, I'm a Senior Brother now, so I must prepare something special for you," Wang Kun said.
"Forget the gift, I don't need anything. By the way, Sixth Senior Brother, what does Second Senior Brother mean by 'on duty'? What does this 'on duty' mean in the Sacred Origin Sect?" Li Xuan shook his head and asked curiously.
"Gifts must naturally be prepared, otherwise, the Senior and Junior Brothers and Sisters won't let me off. Since you haven't decided, I'll give you something when I've prepared it."
"As for what you call 'on duty,' it's something all six of us must do. 'On duty' means using oneself as a conduit to divide one's attention into the restriction barrier set up by Elder Dan to guard it. To be honest, it's also a form of cultivation. You'll know when it's your turn to be on duty."
Wang Kun explained.
"Oh, right. The Sacred Origin Sect has fifteen mountain peaks. Except for the main peak, which is the Sacred Origin Sect's main hall, the rest are idle peaks. The six of us Senior and Junior Brothers and Sisters each chose a mountain peak as our cultivation ground."
"There are still eight mountain peaks left. I'll take you to choose one after we've met the Senior and Junior Brothers and Sisters," Wang Kun said, stopping as if he had remembered something.
"Okay," Li Xuan nodded in response.
A few minutes later, after Li Xuan passed through the restriction barrier with Wang Kun, his eyes lit up.
Fourteen mountain peaks were arranged symmetrically, and in the center, a taller mountain peak stood tall. From a distance, it looked like the moon surrounded by stars.
It was clear that the mountain peak in the center was the Sacred Origin Sect's main hall. The other fourteen mountain peaks were for everyone to choose from.
Li Xuan sensed it slightly. The spiritual energy emanating from these mountain peaks was extremely powerful, clearly beneficial for cultivation.
Just as Li Xuan was sensing this, four extremely powerful auras surged forth.
As Li Xuan looked up, four figures had already appeared in front of Li Xuan and Wang Kun.
The four figures were three men and one woman. Upon arriving in front of Li Xuan and Wang Kun, they all turned their gaze to Li Xuan.
"Junior Brother greets Senior Brother, Third Senior Brother, Fourth Senior Sister, and Fifth Senior Brother," Wang Kun bowed to the four as he saw them.
"Sixth Junior Brother, is this our Seventh Junior Brother?" the leading middle-aged man nodded slightly and then said to Li Xuan.
"Replying to Senior Brother, it is indeed Junior Junior Brother Li Xuan." Wang Kun nodded and then looked at Li Xuan, saying, "Junior Junior Brother, this is Senior Brother He Xiuzhu, this is Third Senior Brother Shen Zi'an, this is Fourth Senior Sister Song Qianyu, and this is Fifth Senior Brother Lü Hanchi."
"Junior Junior Brother, Elder Dan and Second Senior Brother have assigned me tasks, and this is half completed."
"Li Xuan greets Senior Brother, Third Senior Brother, Fourth Senior Sister, and Fifth Senior Brother," Li Xuan immediately bowed to He Xiuzhu and the other three.
"Hmm, he is indeed dignified. And neither humble nor arrogant, no wonder Elder Dan took a liking to you. Junior Junior Brother, you are new here, and Sixth Junior Brother has likely explained some matters about the Sacred Origin Sect to you. We also heard of your arrival and have prepared gifts for you."
"As the Senior Brother, I will start. This piece of Heaven-Piercing Profound Iron can be integrated into spirit weapons to enhance their grade by one level. I believe it will be useful for you, Junior Junior Brother." He Xiuzhu nodded and said.
"Thank you, Senior Brother." Li Xuan said, taking a palm-sized piece of jade-like iron handed to him by He Xiuzhu. Although Li Xuan did not know what level of treasure this Heaven-Piercing Profound Iron was, since He Xiuzhu produced it, and it could enhance a spirit weapon by one grade, it was likely valuable.
"Junior Junior Brother, my possessions are not as rich as Senior Brother's. This Thousand-Year Snow Ganoderma has the effect of coagulating blood and healing injuries. Besides that, it can also have a certain consolidating effect on the soul."
After Li Xuan accepted He Xiuzhu's gift, Shen Zi'an took out a half-foot-square box and presented it to Li Xuan.
"Thank you, Third Senior Brother." Li Xuan took it, put it in his embrace, and thanked him.
"Junior Junior Brother, Senior Sister will give you this Illusionary Color Hairpin. This hairpin is most suitable for female cultivators. I believe Junior Junior Brother must have a confidante by his side," Song Qianyu said.
"Junior Junior Brother, this breathing technique was researched by Senior Brother. It is very helpful for cultivation and closed-door training. I hope it can be of some help to Junior Junior Brother." Lü Hanchi said.
"Thank you, Senior Brothers and Sisters," Li Xuan said after receiving the gifts.
"From now on, we are all fellow disciples, so there's no need to say thank you. Alright, Sixth Junior Brother, take Seventh Junior Brother to choose a mountain. We also need to go back and cultivate diligently. If Elder Dan returns and we haven't passed the test, we'll be in trouble."
He Xiuzhu patted Li Xuan's shoulder and smiled, then looked at Wang Kun and said.
"Yes, Senior Brother," Wang Kun nodded in response.
As He Xiuzhu and the other three left, Wang Kun turned to Li Xuan and said, "Seventh Junior Brother, let's go choose a mountain."
Li Xuan nodded and replied, "Okay."