"Hehe!"
Seeing that Li Yunjing dared to haggle in front of him, Master of Fiery Fire laughed, "Because only Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators can enter the âLingyuan Islandâ secret realm. Every hundred years, the âCelestial Net Dao Sectâ and some forces from the nearby sea regions join hands to open a seal, allowing all participants to enter!"
"This trial has no limit on the number of participants or where they come from, even loose cultivators can enter!"
"Arenât you invincible in the Foundation Establishment Realm, kid?"
"The old ancestor sees potential in you, thatâs why heâs letting you try it. Youâre not scared, are you?"
Finally, Master of Fiery Fire continued to provoke him.
"Hahaha!"
Li Yunjing laughed heartily, "So thatâs how it is!"
"Old Ancestor, as long as I have the capability to sneak in, I naturally wonât fear these people, especially those from the âCelestial Net Dao Sectâ. Just before they arrive, Iâll wipe out a whole generation of their Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators!"
"Good!"
Li Yunjingâs attitude greatly satisfied Master of Fiery Fire; this is indeed the top true disciple of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!
"Rest assured! Every time âLingyuan Islandâ opens, a group of Golden Core Realm cultivators heads over. The old ancestor will be there to assist you. Forget about those weaklings, even if the Nascent Soul Realm cultivators of âCelestial Net Dao Sectâ come, I would beat them to death!"
With a flamboyant flick of his sleeve, Master of Fiery Fire spoke arrogantly.
"Uh..."
Seeing the old masterâs demeanor, Li Yunjing suddenly felt uncertain. This old ancestor couldnât even handle Ao Lie, who escaped in broad daylight. Could he be the lower limit of Nascent Soul Realm cultivators?
Luckily, Li Yunjing didnât voice this thought.
Otherwise, Master of Fiery Fire would have exploded on the spot and could personally kill Li Yunjing!
Li Yunjing didnât know the old masterâs real motive was not much interested in Ao Lieâs Golden Core cultivation; he just wanted the corpse of a Nascent Soul realm flood dragon!
"Ahem!"
Master of Fiery Fire coughed, then personally explained to Li Yunjing some important matters and potential dangers concerning "Lingyuan Island".
Finally, the old ancestor earnestly said, "âLingyuan Islandâ is complex in terrain and fraught with danger. If you manage to kill enough âCelestial Net Dao Sectâ disciples, I will reward you handsomely!"
"Hmm! How long until the secret realm opens?"
Li Yunjing asked.
"There are still five years left! You can prepare in advance! Itâs three million nautical miles from âShenxiao Islandâ, enough for you to spend some time on the journey."
Master of Fiery Fire said with a smile.
"That far?"
Li Yunjing was stunned, realizing that even with smooth sailing, traveling thirty thousand miles a day would still take him a year to reach the vicinity of "Lingyuan Island"!
And thatâs assuming everything goes well!
But thinking about it, thatâs impossible!
The deeper into the East Sea, the more perilous it becomes, with challenges on every front. Truly getting there might not even be possible in three years!
"Old Ancestor! If itâs not feasible, then forget it? Itâs too far. I have a lot going on lately. I still need to visit the âFeiyun Sectâ and âHoly Sound Sectâ, which might drag on for a year or half, and then return to provide supplies for the âStar Moon Trading Companyâ! By the time these things are done, two years would have passed!"
Li Yunjing paused and then said, "That three million-mile distance would at least require three years, assuming everything goes smoothly!"
"You little trickster!"
Master of Fiery Fire laughed as he saw Li Yunjing complaining, "Didnât I say Iâd bring you back? When the time comes, Iâll personally take you over there, so whatâs there to be afraid of?"
"Ah?"
Li Yunjing was stunned, then joy followed.
A Nascent Soul Realm cultivatorâs travel speed is not the same as his, and with someone as powerful as Master of Fiery Fire blazing the way, who dares to block them?
This wonât waste much time.
"Old Ancestor, are you planning to stay in the East Sea for a while?"
Li Yunjing asked curiously.
"Of course! If I donât stay for a while, those brats in the East Sea might think âShenxiao Dao Sectâ is easy to bully! As for that damn âFour Seas Commerce Association,â Iâm going there personally to see what they have to say. If theyâre defiant, Iâll wipe them out!"
Master of Fiery Fire said viciously.
"By the way! Old Ancestor, do you have the cultivation method for âSamadhi True Fireâ? Your disciple wishes to purchase a copy!"
Before leaving, Li Yunjing suddenly recalled this and asked quickly.
"Hmm? âSamadhi True Fireâ?"
Raising a white eyebrow, Master of Fiery Fire pondered a bit; a flash of white light in his hand, and a jade scroll was tossed to Li Yunjing.
"Take it and cultivate! As for purchasing, forget it! Consider it a benefit for going to âLingyuan Islandâ!"
Master of Fiery Fire smiled.
"Thank you, Old Ancestor, for the gift!"
Li Yunjing was overjoyed. With the "Samadhi True Fire," he would be greatly aided in battles, as well as in Alchemy and Artifact Refining.
He had long coveted the "Samadhi True Fire," but was too embarrassed to ask Fu Chao for it. Now he finally had the opportunity.
"Hmm! Go ahead! Return in four years and wait for me; then weâll set off together!"
Master of Fiery Fire advised once more.
"Yes! Disciple understands!"
Li Yunjing answered cheerfully, not expecting that meeting Master of Fiery Fire would result in such great benefits, obtaining this supreme divine technique!
With light steps, Li Yunjing left the "Shenxiao Branch Hall," returning to the market where trading was still bustling, various spiritual materials and magical treasures were displayed in abundance, and the sounds of bargaining rose and fell.
Cultivators shuttled through the crowd, some picking their desired items, others haggling with stall owners, seemingly orderly in chaos.