Capítulo 1176: Chapter 1173: Enlightenment Tower
The Ji Family’s sacred ground.
Ji Ziqing organized everything methodically.
As the person who oversees the Immortal Pavilion of the East Desolate, she has long been tempered by experience.
Even though she has just ascended to the position of Saint Master, handling things was not difficult.
From beginning to end, Ye Xuan did not intervene but observed everything.
As he expected, Ji Ziqing is excellent material, perfectly suited to oversee Floating Mountain.
After handling internal affairs.
Ji Ziqing approached Ye Xuan, bowed slightly, and smiled, “Young Master Ye, when will you make arrangements for Youwei’s matter?”
Ji Ziqing would not forget her promise.
Ye Xuan helped Ji Ziqing gain recognition from the Zhou Yi Book, allowing her to achieve her ambitions, and she in turn needs to allow Zhou Youwei to enter the Floating Daoist Collection and explore it completely.
“The sooner the better,” Ye Xuan glanced at Youwei.
“In that case, let Youwei go now,” Ji Ziqing suggested.
“Alright!” Zhou Youwei nodded gently, then released Ye Xuan and said softly, “Husband, I shall go first.”
“Looks like we won’t have a chance for a wedding night again,” Ye Xuan grinned.
Zhou Youwei’s pretty face reddened, and she glared at Ye Xuan in annoyance.
“Go quickly,” Ye Xuan bid farewell to Zhou Youwei.
Both were very aware.
This was yet another separation.
Zhou Youwei needed to find secrets about herself within the Floating Daoist Collection.
And after Ye Xuan finished his tasks, he would also leave Floating Mountain.
Who knows how long until the next meeting.
“Boring, farewell,” Zhu Xiuxiu said as she followed Zhou Youwei and left.
Very soon, all unrelated individuals left one after another.
Only Ji Ziqing, Ye Xuan, Dou Su Saint, and others remained.
“Ziqing, our marriage…” Dou Su Saint took the initiative to speak.
“I’ve said, I never agreed to this matter!” Ji Ziqing said coldly.
Regarding the marriage alliance, she was unwilling from the start.
It was merely her father who wanted to match them up.
Dou Su Saint’s expression slightly stiffened, then he smiled awkwardly, “But my master has already discussed this with your father.”
“Now, I am the Saint Master of Floating Mountain,” Ji Ziqing asserted forcefully, “The matters discussed by the former Saint Master are invalid.”
Dou Su Saint’s face didn’t look so good as he narrowed his eyes and said, “Alright, my master and others are already on the way here. Initially, we were to support Floating Mountain, but we can also discuss the marriage matter now.”
“Farewell.”
Dou Su Saint turned and left with the people from Dou Su Palace.
Of course, he didn’t really leave; they just found a place to stay temporarily.
“Pardon my inability to see you off,” Ji Ziqing said indifferently.
Which really infuriated Dou Su Saint.
However.
After Dou Su Saint left, Ji Ziqing was worried.
Despite her extremely strong stance, she understood that when the Dou Su Palace people arrive, they certainly won’t let it slide.
Among the Guardian Gods of Nine Provinces, Floating Mountain is weak itself. If they become hostile with Dou Su Palace, their future situation will be extremely awkward.
“Child, don’t worry, when Dou Su Palace’s people come, this old woman will back you up,” Ji Lengyue snorted coldly, “Don’t forget this place is Floating Mountain and not their Dou Su Palace.”
“Thank you, Ancestor,” Ji Ziqing showed a faint smile.
“Make arrangements for me at the Enlightenment Tower, I’ll visit,” Ye Xuan said softly.
Regarding the matter between Dou Su Palace and Floating Mountain, Ye Xuan had no intention of intervening.
Ji Ziqing, upon hearing this, felt a bit disappointed.
She thought Ye Xuan would help her.
But then, Ji Ziqing collected herself.
Young Master Ye has helped her plenty, if she needs Young Master Ye’s assistance in everything, what is the point of her being the Saint Master of Floating Mountain?
“Okay!” Ji Ziqing nodded gently, making arrangements for Ye Xuan to visit the Enlightenment Tower.
Ji Ziqing did not know that Ye Xuan was not ignoring but temporarily uninterested in dealing with those clowns.
Because Ye Xuan was bound to go to Dingzhou.
The matter with Dao Ding was basically over.
Once Youwei is out of the Floating Daoist Collection, she can take on Dao Ding.
And over in Dingzhou, it’s guarded by Dou Su Palace.
Ye Xuan had to make a trip there eventually.
The names of the Nine Tripods are different.
The tripod in Dingzhou is not called Dao Ding but Huang Ding.
As for the person to bear Huang Ding, Ye Xuan had already chosen someone.
Right by Ye Xuan’s side.
Qiao Xinyu.
Previously, Ye Xuan had asked Qiao Xinyu.
Qiao Xinyu comes from the Dingzhou Nandou Ancient Country, also is the Sovereign of the Immortal Crossing Sect.
Besides, Qiao Xinyu is a member of the Black Blade Sect, and Ye Xuan’s subordinate.
In terms of loyalty, there’s no doubt.
Having Qiao Xinyu bear Huang Ding would be most suitable.
Of course, this is a matter for later.
For now, Ye Xuan has other things to do.
The Enlightenment Tower.
This is one of the most famous structures of Floating Mountain.
It consists of nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine levels, reaching into the depths of the sky.
This tower provides Floating Mountain members a place for enlightenment cultivation, making it a favorite destination for disciples of Floating Mountain.
Cultivating here yields double the result with half the effort.
Moreover, the design of the Enlightenment Tower is very interesting, having nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine levels.
To enter higher levels, requires a stronger talent for enlightenment.
This stimulates the competitiveness of Floating Mountain disciples.
Outside the Enlightenment Tower, there is a special stele that records the names of those who reached the highest levels.
At the top of the stele is a person named Ji Wushen.
Reportedly, this is the strongest Saint Master of the Ji Family, who reached the realm of the Great Emperor.
Ji Wushen’s record remains at the nine thousand nine hundred and ninety level.
The last nine levels were not challenged.
Due to the second siege by the Evil God Sect, many disciples were pulled to clean up the battlefield, so there are not many disciples in the Enlightenment Tower this time, only around a hundred.
And these hundred people have relatively low realms.
Precisely because their realms are relatively low, they did not participate in the battle.
But that battle instilled a sense of urgency, so they entered the Enlightenment Tower wholeheartedly to cultivate.
Ye Xuan’s arrival did not cause much of a stir.
Ye Xuan had Qiankun Ancestor, Qiao Xinyu, and Mountain Ridge Venerable enter the Enlightenment Tower together.
The Enlightenment Tower has accumulated a massive amount of power over a long period.
This is similarly quite beneficial for them.
Perfect for entering together.
Upon entering the Enlightenment Tower, the group headed straight towards the highest levels.
Soon, they reached over eight thousand levels.
Finally, the group arrived at the nine thousand six hundred level.
Qiankun Ancestor reached the highest, at the nine thousand nine hundred and sixty level.
Qiao Xinyu reached the nine thousand eight hundred level.
Mountain Ridge Venerable reached the nine thousand seven hundred thirty-eight level.
With their entry, their names instantly appeared on the recording stele.
Since Ye Xuan was still ascending, the stele had not recorded his name.
Until Ye Xuan reached the very top in one go.
The name of Ji Wushen, previously first on the stele, moved down.
And in its place was the name Ye Xuan, with the annotation: nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine levels.
Ye Xuan did not enter the Enlightenment Tower for enlightenment.
He merely wanted to utilize the power of the Enlightenment Tower to see if he could induce some change in either the ‘Immortal’ or ‘Xuan’ character within his Emperor Soul.