Historically, there have been some prodigies whose early cultivation speed was simply terrifying, advancing a realm almost every year!

Of course, a major reason is that these individuals are wholeheartedly striving to break through realms!

Unlike Li Yunjing, who spreads his focus and multitasks.

Moreover, these prodigies received the full support of their factions!

No need to do tasks, no need for risky competition, the faction behind them could provide what they required!

And the only requirement from them was to give their all in cultivation!

Thus, Li Yunjing at over forty years old, having cultivated to the Foundation Establishment Realm Eighth Heaven, fell far behind.

At this age, some have even formed their core.

However, when it comes to combat power, Li Yunjing is indisputably the historical first.

Foundation Establishment Realm Eighth Heaven defeating Golden Core Realm Seventh Heaven—absolutely shocking and unparalleled!

It is precisely Li Yunjing's repeated displays of breaking cultivation truths that led the sect's ancestors to acknowledge his talent, willing to invest costs to nurture him.

Including Qin Jiuxiao's several instances of suppression, all to temper Li Yunjing's character!

From the day Qin Jiuxiao accepted Li Yunjing as his last disciple, the testing was completely over.

From that day forth, Li Yunjing presides over the "Seven Stars Peak," commanding the Immortal Dao!

As long as Li Yunjing remains steady in the coming days, cultivates smoothly, and handles affairs without major mistakes, his probability of becoming the next Sect Leader Venerable of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" will be the greatest!

As for the intrigues arising from competing for Sect Leader?

The sect's ancestors are fully aware, yet none of them take it seriously!

The sect's ancestors have long seen through everything; they value more Li Yunjing's potential and future achievements.

These "appropriate" trials are merely Li Yunjing's whetstones, making this sharp blade even sharper!

As for the future situation of Celestial Hongzi, Long Feiyang, and others?

They are entirely outside the consideration scope of the Supreme Elder Council!

Different realms lead to different understandings!

In the eyes of Nascent Soul Realm Cultivators, those who haven't become Nascent Soul are expendable pawns that can hardly assist the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," instead requiring the sect's shelter.

Only by becoming Nascent Soul Realm Cultivators are they qualified to represent the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!

If Li Yunjing becomes the Sect Leader Venerable in the future, whatever he wants to do, as long as it's not too outrageous, the Supreme Elder Council won't interfere!

As for the fate of those who've offended Li Yunjing, it depends on his future decisions.

At this moment, Li Yunjing is unaware of these insider matters; he and Fu Chao, having finished wandering the market, checked the sky before heading to "Smoke Rain Tower."

Night descends, lanterns begin to illuminate.

"Smoke Rain Tower" is located in the most bustling area of the "City of Glory," with three stories, carved beams and painted pillars, brightly lit.

In front of the tower, there's a constant flow of traffic, cultivators coming and going without pause, evidently all drawn by the ladies of "Smoke Rain Tower."

Li Yunjing and Fu Chao arrive in front of the tower, looking up to see several women dressed in light gauze standing at the entrance, their faces charming, their aura exceptional, warmly welcoming guests.

"Welcome, gentlemen, to 'Smoke Rain Tower,'" a woman approaches, her voice soft and pleasing.

Fu Chao laughs heartily and casually tosses out a piece of spirit stone: "Arrange a private room for us and bring a few girls along!"

The woman accepts the spirit stone, a hint of delight in her eyes as she promptly responds, "Gentlemen, please follow me."

Li Yunjing follows behind Fu Chao, secretly shaking his head.

He wasn't here for fun!

He has serious matters to discuss, but before he can mention them, Fu Chao has already made arrangements.

This guy is really making Li Yunjing speechless.

Yet he can't say too much.

He can only remain silent, head lowered, following Fu Chao into the "Smoke Rain Tower."

In Li Yunjing's heart, he always felt that "Smoke Rain Tower" wasn't simple, especially since its timing was too coincidental, seemingly carrying some special significance!

Once, Liu Ruyan subtly hinted that "Smoke Rain Tower" doing business in "Red Sun Market" had received approval from significant figures of "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!

At that time, Li Yunjing and Liu Ruyan's cultivation was very low; they didn't know what kind of people could be considered significant figures!

Foundation Establishment Realm?

Golden Core Realm?

Or Nascent Soul Realm?

Even now, Li Yunjing can't ascertain what level the significant figure Liu Ruyan spoke of is!

Without being able to determine this point, it's impossible to determine what level of force "Smoke Rain Tower" is.

Nowadays, aside from top-tier, first-rate sects, Li Yunjing hardly considers other forces worth noting.

Let it be said plainly, as long as there are no Nascent Soul Realm Cultivators, Li Yunjing fears none!

The interior of "Smoke Rain Tower" is quite spacious, with lanterns and green eaves, red doors and jade curtains, arranged almost like a palace.

Following the leading woman, they traverse a long corridor and ascend the staircase to the second floor.

The corridor on the second floor is decorated with various flowers, vibrant and colorful, exuding a unique charm.

The three arrive before a small door, two red lanterns hanging beside it, with two girls dressed in light gauze standing on either side.

Seeing Li Yunjing and Fu Chao arrive, one of the girls with a peach-blossom face smiles at them, saying in a crisp voice, "The young masters are here, we've been waiting for quite a while."

The other girl with an oval face instructs the leading woman, "Sister Yue, you may leave."

Li Yunjing and Fu Chao, led through the small door, are taken by the two girls into a refined private room.

The room is quite large; to call it a private room is rather to call it a palace.