My Informative Cultivation Life

"Elder, this isn't a matter of Divine Skills!" Yang Ji communicated in exasperation through a telepathic message.

"Cough, let's talk about this matter later, later. I was just mentioning it in passing, as mutual affection is best," Elder Zhan, under Zhan Tang's cold stare, let out a cough and could only respond with a chuckle.

"Yes, yes, yes. Matters of the heart cannot be forced. Xiao Ji, when you have time, take Zhan Maiden for a tour around our sect, show her the beautiful sceneries within our sect," Ji Shen said with a smile, knowing the importance of taking things step by step.

"Alright, alright, alright!" Yang Ji breathed a sigh of relief and readily agreed. He hadn't expected that Elder Zhan, bringing Zhan Tang along, would have such a purpose in mind. It seemed that the alliance discussion might actually bear fruit.

"The genius of your sect was capable of defeating Xiao Er in combat, which shows a prosperous destiny indeed. Given this, my fellow Daoist brothers, I suggest we discuss this," Elder Zhan suddenly said with a smile that had retracted a bit.

"Xiao Ji, be sure to entertain Zhan Maiden and Young Master Zhan Xiao!" The expression of Ji Shen suddenly turned serious, and after imparting this instruction, he disappeared into thin air along with Elder Zhan and Chun Ye.

"Cough! Let's drink tea," Yang Ji initially intended to offer polite remarks but, seeing Zhan Tang's deep silence and Zhan Xiao's indifference, he merely lifted his teacup and gently uttered the suggestion, not daring to say more to prevent an even more awkward atmosphere.

The three of them sat there doing nothing, and it was actually the several accompanying Inner Sect Elders, more experienced in such matters, who exchanged smiles and began to tell amusing stories, easing the tension considerably.

Yang Ji was internally relieved and joined the conversation sporadically, to which Zhan Xiao even responded.

Through their light conversation, Yang Ji came to understand that the Zhan Family resided within a naturally formed Secret Realm and would sometimes emerge. They had some small-scale influences outside, but never revealed their identity.

Since Yang Ji was not a forceful person and was more refined and amiable, by the end of their conversation, Zhan Xiao's impression of him had improved, shown by a sign of "[A Hint of Goodwill!]".

Then, taking the initiative, Zhan Xiao invited Yang Ji to visit the Zhan Family's Secret Realm.

Zhan Tang, for her part, did not voice any objection and remained deeply composed and cool.

Yang Ji was naturally interested in touring the Zhan Family's Secret Realm to see what the Hidden World Family was like and politely accepted the invitation.

However, the timing was to be determined later. After all, it was only a courteous exchange, and whether they would actually visit was still a question.

Even if he could visit, now was not the best time.

Zhan Xiao, for his part, was a man who could take things in stride, seemingly forgetting his recent defeat, as his demeanor became amiable again, and he started on some topics proactively.

Through their conversation, Yang Ji learned that Zhan Xiao intended to participate in the next True Inheritance assessment and mentioned that many Hidden World Families would emerge for this event, with their extraordinary geniuses taking part in the True Inheritance assessment.

Furthermore, Zhan Xiao said that this time, achieving True Inheritance would be significantly more challenging. Securing the foremost True Inheritance would be especially difficult, more so than ever before, akin to starting in Hell.

Additionally, he revealed to Yang Ji's surprise that several powers from the Heavenly Demon Clan also intended to participate in the True Inheritance assessment.

This information was unknown even to Yang Ji, who had mingled in the Heavenly Demon Sect and achieved the rank of commander.

He immediately inquired about the source of this news.

Zhan Xiao only said that this news was passed down from an ancestor in his clan, and his face grew solemn as he spoke.

Yang Ji knew the matter was probably not that simple.

As he was pondering, Inner Sect Elder Ji Shen, Elder Chun Ye, and Elder Zhan reappeared through a tear in space, all seemingly in high spirits.

"Fellow Daoist brothers, and young friend Yang Ji, you are all welcome to visit our Zhan Family," Elder Zhan said with a smile.

"Of course, we must visit," Ji Shen replied with a smile.

"Good, I will await you!" Elder Zhan replied with a smile, then turned to Zhan Tang and Zhan Xiao, "Are you two staying with the Dao Sect, or will you return with me?"

Zhan Tang stood up without speaking, evidently ready to leave.

"Young Master Zhan Xiao should stay here. After a hundred years, when our sect's Minor Heavenly Realm opens once more, you and Xiao Ji can enter together, cultivate therein, and seize the opportunity to break through to Divinity Transformation, thereby participating in the True Inheritance assessment," Ji Shen said with a smile.

"Don't forget to thank Elder Ji!" Elder Zhan said with a laugh.

"Thank you for your kindness, Elder Ji," Zhan Xiao said, giving a fist-and-palm salute.

"Hmm, in that case, I shall return with the Zhan Maiden to report to the Family Head," said Elder Zhan, who then instructed Zhan Xiao, "Xiao Er, don't cause any trouble here and, young friend Yang Ji, please look after him for me."

"Of course, Elder!" Yang Ji replied with a slight smile.

"Hmm!" Elder Zhan gave a light nod and left the hall with Zhan Tang, disappearing into the sky.

"Young Master Zhan, come with me, and I will take you to your living quarters," Ji Shen said with a smile.

"Just call me Xiao Xiao," Zhan Xiao said sincerely.

"Yang lad, come with me to meet the Sect Master!" Chun Ye glanced at Yang Ji and instructed.

"The Sect Master?" Yang Ji's heart leapt with joy, sensing Divine Skills approaching.

Chun Ye spoke, and grabbing Yang Ji, they tore through space and left.

As they traversed, Yang Ji curiously asked, "Elder, how did the discussions regarding the alliance with the Zhan Family go?"

"It's pretty much settled," replied Chun Ye, glancing at him and adding, "If we can keep the Zhan Family maiden within our sect, then it's completely settled."

Yang Ji knew there was an implicit meaning to his words, coughed lightly, and did not continue the conversation.

Soon after, the two of them arrived at a mist-shrouded grand hall through the spatial tear. Enjoy more content from empire

"Young lad Yang, go ahead and greet the Sect Master!" instructed Chun Ye.

Yang Ji paused, then looked deep into the grand hall, where he could see a distorted space at the top seat. Within it sat a vague, indistinct figure, and the entire space of the hall seemed to gravitate towards him, with a tendency to slightly collapse inward.