Nine Absolute Sect, Yunlin Peak.
"Junior Brother Li, the sect's rules are as such. You have seven days left in the courtyard of Yunlin Peak. I suggest you prepare early. After seven days, if you still cannot complete the sect's task and meet the points requirement, you will have to descend the mountain."
"Additionally, I remind you that points cannot be transferred privately. They must be earned through sect tasks, and you cannot fabricate tasks. Once discovered, the consequences can range from losing your spiritual roots to life and death."
"Well, let me point you in a direction. I've heard that at Dan Jue Peak, master Liu Dao needs a batch of alchemy apprentices to test pills, and the points offered are quite substantial—enough for you to complete your task."
"However, there are dangers involved. As an alchemy apprentice, you should understand the risks. Given my position, this is the most suitable task I could find for you. Think it over."
"Alright, you may go."
Li Youran walked out of the main hall, feeling dazed. A cold wind swept over him, jolting him back to reality.
He turned around and looked ahead, his body shivering as he widened his eyes.
Before him lay a vast sea of clouds, boundless and ethereal. Spirit cranes danced among them with elegance. Occasionally, cultivators stood on flying swords, shimmering with light before vanishing into the horizon like celestial beings descending.
Li Youran pinched his thigh hard, wincing in pain.
"Is this a dream? Have I crossed over???"
The memories in his mind forced him to accept the fact that he had indeed crossed over.
Before Li Youran could think further, a voice called out from behind him.
"You Ran, you're out so soon! How did it go? What did senior Xiao say?"
Li Youran turned around to see a boy in a white robe similar to his own standing behind him. The boy had dark skin and a bright white smile.
A name surfaced in his mind.
Cheng Feng.
"What are you standing there for? Speak up! Surely there must be some good news? senior Xiao has always looked out for us; he should be able to make some exceptions!"
Cheng Feng asked anxiously.
Li Youran steadied himself; by now, he had mostly digested the memories in his mind and connected the dots about what had happened.
He shook his head with a hint of helplessness on his face.
" senior Xiao said that this is a sect rule, and no one can make exceptions."
"Over at Dan Jue Peak, master Liu Dao needs a batch of alchemy apprentices to test the pills, and the points given are very generous. It should meet my needs."
Cheng Feng's expression changed instantly.
"No way, absolutely not."
"The danger of testing pills is too great. I've heard that out of ten people, only one can come out unscathed; the others end up in a terrible situation."
Li Youran frowned but then relaxed.
He took a deep breath and slowly said, "Forget it, I'll think of a way myself."
The Nine Absolute Sect is located in the Ninefold Mountain Range and is a sect within the Huang Prefecture of the Taiyue Immortal Kingdom.
The sect covers a vast area, with nine peaks in total, including the Nine Absolute Peak and eight inner peaks. The Cloud-Defying Peak, which Li Youran had visited before, is one of them.
In addition, there are over a hundred outer peaks.
Yunlin Peak is one of the many outer peaks.
Li Youran walked into his courtyard located at Yunlin Peak and immediately felt a sense of peace, subconsciously letting out a sigh of relief.
This was the place he was most familiar with in his memories, and this relaxation belonged to this body.
He sat down in a quiet room where he practiced daily and began to organize his thoughts.
There was no doubt that he had crossed over.
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