Inside the inn, Li Xuan closed his eyes and instantly merged the jade slip into his forehead.
As a gleam of spiritual light dissipated, information regarding the distribution of forces and intelligence on the Immortal Realm Continent surged into Li Xuan's memory.
After a moment, Li Xuan slowly opened his eyes, his expression somewhat complex.
These fifty million Taiyuan Crystals were not spent in vain.
Five Islands, Three Regions, One Immortal Mountain. Among them, the Five Islands were each considered first-rate powers. Beneath the Five Islands were nearly a thousand cities each, with countless second-rate forces.
As for the Three Regions, although there were twenty-three first-rate powers, their status was inferior to the Five Islands. After all, the Five Islands occupied a superior position due to timing and geography, and almost no first-rate power could compare. Otherwise, they would not have the common designation of Five Islands, Three Regions, One Immortal Mountain.
Within the Three Regions, there were naturally also top-tier powers. According to the intelligence, there were a total of six top-tier powers, two in each region.
In Sendai Region, they were the Zhan Yue Sect and the Tai Yi Sect. In Fang Zhang Region, they were the Bu Er Temple and the Bao Sha Gate. In Ying Zhou Region, they were the Ying Sect and the Qing Feng Pavilion.
Upon learning that Qing Feng Pavilion was also a top-tier power, Li Xuan understood why Chu Wan'er had spoken with such confidence.
It is worth noting that there were no powers on Penglai Immortal Mountain itself. However, besides the thirteen Great Emperors of the Years, no one else could ascend Penglai Immortal Mountain with normal strength.
It was rumored that Penglai Immortal Mountain possessed a powerful restriction, which even the Great Emperors of the Years could only ascend with great difficulty. However, this restriction weakened every ten years, thus initiating the Penglai Contest once a decade.
"This Penglai Immortal Mountain is quite peculiar," Li Xuan murmured to himself.
To Li Xuan's surprise, the first-rate power on Lang Yu Island was the Sword Sect. Furthermore, according to the intelligence, the Sword Sect was extremely protective of its own. If any disciple encountered danger outside, the entire sect would mobilize.
At this moment, Li Xuan finally understood why the fat and thin men had chosen to leave without hesitation after Li Xuan produced his master's sword.
Clearly, both the fat and thin men had mistaken Li Xuan for a disciple undergoing training from the Sword Sect.
However, Li Xuan was now in a predicament. The area of influence on Lang Yu Island was solely occupied by the Sword Sect. Apart from the Sword Sect, no one else practiced the sword path. To impersonate a disciple of the Sword Sect would undoubtedly be a great trouble. Once discovered by the Sword Sect, it would lead to an irreconcilable conflict.
"It seems I must join the Sword Sect sooner rather than later. Otherwise, in future battles, I truly won't be able to use the sword path," Li Xuan sighed helplessly. Then, with a thought, he instantly entered the Zhen Yu.
The next day.
"Is Young Master heading to Lang Yu Island to participate in the Sword Sect's disciple recruitment?" When Chu Wan'er heard Li Xuan's words, she looked at him with curiosity and asked.
Li Xuan's heart stirred upon hearing this. "The Sword Sect is recruiting disciples now?"
Chu Wan'er smiled with understanding and then nodded. "The Sword Sect is indeed recruiting disciples at the moment, but the conditions are too harsh, so they never recruit more than ten disciples each time. With three months remaining until the Sword Sect's disciple recruitment concludes, you can make it if you go."
"In that case, I truly need your pavilion's teleportation array," Li Xuan said with a wry smile.
There was no other way. The city where Li Xuan was currently located was still a considerable distance from Lang Yu Island. If Li Xuan were to travel there under his own power, it would take at least three months. Using the teleportation array was undoubtedly the most direct and convenient method.
"Young Master, please follow me." Chu Wan'er nodded slightly and then stood up, walking out of the private room.
Soon, under Chu Wan'er's guidance, Li Xuan arrived at a mansion.
"Miss Wan'er, this doesn't seem to be your pavilion's teleportation array location," Li Xuan said, looking around with some curiosity.
Chu Wan'er nodded slightly and then smiled. "This is my residence, and it is indeed not the location of the teleportation array set up by my Qing Feng Pavilion. However, I have a teleportation array in my house that leads directly to the Sword Sect, which is much more convenient than our Qing Feng Pavilion's teleportation array."
"Miss Wan'er, this is only our second meeting. This favor..." Li Xuan said with a wry smile.
Chu Wan'er smiled upon hearing this. "Let's just be friends. If Young Master doesn't wish to be my friend, I can take you to our Qing Feng Pavilion's teleportation array right now."
"Miss Wan'er exaggerates. Since that is the case, please forgive me for troubling you," Li Xuan said with a hint of helplessness. He didn't say any more and cupped his fists in greeting to Chu Wan'er.
"Please, Young Master," Chu Wan'er said with a gentle smile and walked towards the house.
Li Xuan nodded and directly entered the room.
Soon, Li Xuan saw a small teleportation array. Having integrated the Dao of Formations from Master Xiaoyao, Li Xuan's attainments in formations were already formidable. With just a glance, Li Xuan could tell that this small teleportation array was extremely complete. Even with his current abilities, constructing it would be incredibly taxing.
"It seems Miss Wan'er's identity is rather unusual," Li Xuan looked at Chu Wan'er deeply but did not ask any questions. Then, with a movement of his body, he instantly stepped into the teleportation array.
"Young Master, I hope you get what you wish for," Chu Wan'er smiled, then raised her hand, and a ray of spiritual light entered the teleportation array.
"I appreciate your kind words, Miss Wan'er," Li Xuan said with a smile and a nod.
Hum.
With a humming sound, Li Xuan's figure instantly vanished.
"Miss, the Mistress has sent me to bring you back." The moment Li Xuan left, a man in black suddenly appeared behind Chu Wan'er and bowed.
Chu Wan'er slowly turned around, her expression instantly becoming extremely cold. "I have my own arrangements for my affairs. Go back and tell my mother that I will return in three months."
"This..." The man in black hesitated for a moment, but upon seeing Chu Wan'er's icy expression, he shivered and quickly said, "Your subordinate has noted it."
As the man in black departed, Chu Wan'er's expression softened slightly.
"Person of Destiny, tell me, is it right or wrong for me to place my bet on you?"