Chapter 1215: Immortal Ship Trapped, Struggling for Survival

Sun Luyuan took the list and was greatly surprised.

Besides the exceptionally talented disciples from the Myriad Immortals Alliance's major families, it also listed many cultivators holding critical positions within the Alliance. Some names were familiar to Sun Luyuan, but others were secretly appointed, and even he wasn't very clear about them.

"Try to win over everyone on this list," Ouyang Tian instructed. "You don't need to go to much trouble; just find an excuse to lure them... bring them here. Once they witness the magnificent power of our Sacred Dynasty, they'll surely realize their error instantly, just like you did! Don't rush it. Take your time to avoid any mistakes."

"Every successful case will count as merit for you. Our Sacred Dynasty's treasury holds countless treasures; your Myriad Years Frozen Blade isn't even considered top-tier."

Ouyang Tian's words greatly moved Sun Luyuan. While the Heavenly Profound Mirror also claimed that anything could be exchanged, those with discerning eyes knew that true treasures simply couldn't be obtained with mere contribution points. Either the merit rank requirements were extremely high, or there were various stringent exchange conditions. A divine sword like the one he held, capable of easily endangering an entire province, would only be accessible to core members of institutions like the Martial Arts Hall or the Garrison Guard within the Myriad Immortals Alliance.

"Work hard," Ouyang Tian said, patting Sun Luyuan's shoulder with an air of seniority. "Don't let me lose face in front of my master," he added with a meaningful tone.

Sun Luyuan nodded repeatedly.

He wasn't allowed to stay long in the Sacred Dynasty and was soon sent away. Upon returning to the Profound Yellow Realm, Sun Luyuan felt as if he had experienced a bizarre dream. Only the supremely cold sword within his dantian reminded him that none of it was an illusion.

"Brother, you're back so soon? How did it go?" In the Sun family's secret chamber, his younger brother, Sun Luyao, eagerly asked.

Sun Luyuan didn't mention the awkward situation he'd encountered; instead, he simply took out the Myriad Years Frozen Blade. "The foundation of the Grand Opening Sacred Dynasty is even stronger than we imagined. There are actually immortal cultivators overseeing it. And the Sacred Emperor's cultivation level is unfathomable, completely beyond comprehension. Such a treasure was just given away. In comparison, the Myriad Immortals Alliance is truly nothing."

As Sun Luyao listened to his brother, the voice of Senior Phantom echoed in his ear. "How did I do? Hehe."

"Brother, no matter what decision you make, I will always support you." Sun Luyao's expression was complex as he stated his position.

Sun Luyuan, however, thought his brother was worried about their uncertain future and spent some time comforting him. After Sun Luyuan left the secret chamber, Sun Luyao finally couldn't help but ask, "Senior, how much do you know about this Grand Opening Sacred Dynasty?" The mysterious phantom had made accurate predictions about Sun Luyuan's trip to the Sacred Dynasty, making it clear that he definitely knew the truth about it.

Li Fan's clone feigned contemplation for a moment. Then, his tone grew solemn: "Your Sun family's choice is a wise one. The Grand Opening Sacred Emperor's strength is not inferior to mine. As long as the Profound Yellow Realm's dharma teachings aren't spread, he is an invincible existence."

The implication of these words made Sun Luyao's heart pound. Although he had long suspected the mysterious phantom's strength, receiving direct confirmation now was still incredibly shocking.

"Do you know that the Profound Yellow Heavenly Dao, just like cultivators, also possesses its own desires? This Sacred Emperor is very likely the embodiment of the Profound Yellow Realm's benevolent will, here to restore order to a world corrupted by widespread dharma."

Sun Luyao's heart trembled violently again upon hearing this. The embodiment of the Profound Yellow Realm's Heavenly Dao? This origin was truly astonishing. His thoughts fell into brief confusion. A short while later, as if remembering something, Sun Luyao asked again, "Benevolent will embodiment? Does Senior mean that the Profound Yellow Realm also has a malevolent will embodiment?"

Li Fan's clone remained silent, offering no reply.

At the far end of the distant star sea. Deep within the continuous Sea of Relics, inside the Mysterious Merchant Ark.

Relying on the Spirit-Divine Harmony Cultivation, Zhao Xian's cultivation speed surged forward at an astonishing pace, already breaking through the Foundation Establishment stage's limitations. He successfully formed a Golden Core. The commotion caused by his breakthrough to the Golden Core stage finally disturbed Zhao Xian's master, Zhao Wuji.

Upon discovering Zhao Xian's terrifying speed of progress, Zhao Wuji was not pleased but rather alarmed.

"Master, why?" Zhao Xian asked, full of indignation.

Zhao Wuji had not reported Zhao Xian's successful breakthrough to the academy; he had even actively suppressed and concealed the news. This naturally made Zhao Xian very displeased; he even felt an impulse to reveal everything he had seen in his dreams. However, having experienced many things in his dreams, he knew his master was trustworthy. He took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and asked in a low voice.

"It's too fast, Xian'er, your cultivation is truly too fast. If it were just late Foundation Establishment, it would be fine, but you've directly jumped to the Golden Core stage..." Zhao Wuji's face was filled with worry.

Under Zhao Xian's repeated questioning, Zhao Wuji finally revealed the truth. "True geniuses like you, though extremely rare, have appeared in our academy before. When I was younger, I had a senior sister. She also possessed truly extraordinary talent. She cultivated even faster than you, without any gradual accumulation process, reaching the peak of the Golden Core stage directly from Qi Refinement in just three years. Naturally, this caused a sensation in the academy, and then..."

Zhao Xian's expression also grew somewhat solemn upon hearing this. This was because he had never heard of such a person existing within the academy.

"My senior sister was conscripted. Since then, there has been no news of her; her fate is unknown," Zhao Wuji sighed deeply.

"Conscripted? Conscripted where?" Zhao Xian was slightly stunned. The Immortal Ark had not seen true warfare for a very long time. He couldn't understand his master's use of the word "conscripted."

Zhao Wuji hesitated, as if wanting to speak but holding back. Finally, under Zhao Xian's piercing gaze, he first set up several restrictions to seal off the area. Only then did he transmit his voice: "Xian'er, do you know why our Dao-Proving Academy holds such an eminent position? Why even the Immortal Pivot Court dares not overly offend us?"

Zhao Xian replied based on what he had learned previously: "Naturally, it's because our Dao-Proving Academy is the source of the Immortal Ark's Dao methods."

"Then, why exactly is the academy called the source of Dao methods?" This question from Zhao Wuji stumped Zhao Xian.

"Because our academy provided the most crucial theoretical support for the Immortal Ark's survival after the great calamity descended," Zhao Wuji said sternly. "The power of True Immortals that caused the boundless catastrophe back then was simply incomprehensible to ordinary cultivators without absolute talent. Our academy possesses the most exceptionally talented scholars on the entire Immortal Ark. Talent, on the Immortal Ark, is also an extremely important resource. Whether these geniuses are willing or not, as long as they display it, they will be firmly controlled. They may even be stripped of it, and it will no longer belong to them."

Zhao Wuji's words sent a chill down Zhao Xian's spine.