Chapter 1528: The great event of Yu Xian Palace happened, Jing Xiao, a disciple of Jiulin Mansion

The bell’s ringing continued to reverberate, spreading everywhere in rippling waves. Divine lights streaked across the sky as disciples from all corners of Jiulin Daoist Temple rushed toward the central hall. That area was enveloped in brilliant immortal light, with clouds steaming around a magnificent mountain gate and silver waterfalls cascading down.

Strange pines and cypresses lined the majestic sacred mountain, and ancient peaks stood tall, exuding an air of timelessness. Among the highest peaks, countless palaces and pavilions appeared as if they stood in the nine heavens, resembling an immortal palace.

At the heart of it all, an immense and boundless hall stood, capable of accommodating countless cultivators and living beings who came to listen to the Dao.

In the center of the hall stood a white-haired old man with a simple, unadorned appearance. He wore a Daoist robe with wide sleeves and had a whisk in his hand. Despite his plain demeanor, a closer look revealed that his pupils held the vastness and depth of a boundless starry sky. His robe, seemingly embroidered with countless stars, shone with an aura that commanded reverence and instilled fear in the hearts of all who saw him.

This man was none other than Elder Jiulin, the Daoist master of Jiulin Mansion—a true Daoist existence who had survived four heavenly declines.

Below Elder Jiulin, many of his disciples stood in orderly ranks, each possessing impressive cultivation. Among them, the chief disciple stood at the forefront. He had condensed the Dao Seed many epochs ago and had long since reached the Dao Realm.

“Master, may I ask why you have summoned us here?”

The chief disciple, a middle-aged man with an unremarkable face, donned a Daoist robe adorned with stars. His demeanor was dignified, and his respect for Elder Jiulin was evident. Yet, he couldn’t help but ask with a hint of curiosity and concern in his voice.

In the distant sky, more divine lights continued to descend. Disciples who had been in seclusion within their caves were startled by the sound of the bell, each of them displaying expressions of confusion. They wondered what could have prompted Elder Jiulin to summon all disciples with the ancient bell—a rare occurrence in the history of Jiulin Mansion, reserved only for the most significant events.

As Elder Jiulin observed their puzzled faces, he shook his head and said, “Even as the master, I am not entirely sure. This order comes from the Palace Master.”

“The Palace Master has instructed all elders to bring their most outstanding disciples to Yu Xian Palace. It seems something important has occurred.”

His words deepened the surprise and confusion among the disciples, who were now even more shocked. Was this really a direct order from the Palace Master?

Elder Jiulin’s gaze swept over the gathered disciples, his eyes deep and thoughtful. Inwardly, he sighed. These disciples hailed from different eras, drawn to Jiulin Daochang, but only a handful had achieved the Dao realm. Even the most talented among them were still hovering in the realm of quasi-immortal emperors, unlikely to reach true immortality in this lifetime.

If this trend continued, Jiulin Mansion would eventually decline, reduced to little more than a shadow of its former glory within Yu Xian Palace.

In the golden age of Jiulin Mansion, it had claimed the top position on the Yu Xian Palace’s peerless gold list, standing as a beacon of brilliance. Now, however, that golden era seemed like a distant memory.

What a sight it had been to be among the top three on the gold list. But the glory of that past had long since faded, and now Jiulin Mansion had declined to a point where few disciples could truly catch Elder Jiulin’s eye.

He sighed quietly at the thought. Yet, suddenly something came to mind, and his gaze swept over the many disciples who had gathered.

“Where is Jing Xiao?”

“This girl is close to breaking through to the middle stage of the Immortal King. Although she joined later, her strength is already comparable to her seniors. She has great potential.”

A faint smile appeared on his face as he turned to ask the chief disciple standing beside him. As the most exceptional disciple of the current Jiulin Mansion, Elder Jiulin had taken a particular interest in Jing Xiao’s progress.

“Junior Sister Jing Xiao should be on her way back,” the chief disciple replied with a slight smile. He admired his hard-working junior sister and had noticed her diligence.

“Junior Sister Jing Xiao may have come from a humble background, but her talent rivals that of many disciples from powerful families. She also devotes herself fully to her cultivation. In time, she may even be able to condense a Dao Seed and enter the Dao Realm.”

Elder Jiulin responded to his words with a knowing, noncommittal smile. While the chief disciple believed Jing Xiao had a humble origin, he was unaware of a deeper truth. Before Jing Xiao joined Jiulin Mansion, the Palace Master himself had come to personally ask her if she wished to become his disciple.

With such a connection, how could Jing Xiao’s background truly be considered humble?

In the past, Jing Xiao had experienced a conflict with Ling Yuxian, who was now regarded as the foremost individual in Yu Xian Palace. Even the Palace Master had intervened to rescue her from that situation. Elder Jiulin understood the intricacies of these events well.

As he conversed with his disciples, divine lights rapidly descended in the distance. Among them, a figure in a pink dress caught the attention of everyone present. The woman had a fair complexion, a strikingly beautiful face, and a slender figure. A Dao sword rested on her back, and her flowing black hair framed her refined, bright, and cold demeanor. Delicate bells were tied around her slender white ankles, producing crisp sounds with each step she took.

“Jing Xiao greets Master.”

While many disciples entered Jiulin Mansion, only a select few were accepted as apprentices by its elders. In this generation, Jing Xiao stood out among them. Upon arriving at the ashram, she gracefully bowed to Elder Jiulin and then offered respectful bows to her senior brothers and sisters, exhibiting impeccable decorum.

“Indeed, your cultivation level has improved significantly,” Elder Jiulin remarked, smiling and nodding slightly.

“Master, may I ask why you called us here?” Jing Xiao inquired with a hint of curiosity.

“It’s not so much that I summoned you; rather, the Palace Master has given me a sudden order to depart. I plan to select some disciples from Jiulin Mansion to accompany me,” Elder Jiulin explained.

As soon as Elder Jiulin spoke, the many disciples who had gathered displayed expressions of surprise and shock. Jing Xiao was no exception; her eyes widened in disbelief at the realization that the order came directly from the Palace Master. However, she refrained from asking further questions, choosing instead to wait for Elder Jiulin’s instructions.

Without wasting time, Elder Jiulin selected a few outstanding disciples from the assembled crowd and instructed them to accompany him to Yu Xian Palace. Naturally, Jing Xiao was among those chosen.

Once the selections were made, Elder Jiulin waved his plain robes and opened a void passage through the universe, preparing to lead everyone to their destination. During the journey, he took a moment to remind Jing Xiao not to engage in another conflict with Ling Yuxian.

Understanding Elder Jiulin’s good intentions, Jing Xiao quickly nodded in agreement.

Among the various ashrams in Yu Xian Palace, Jiulin Mansion was not particularly powerful, barely ranking in the middle to upper tier. Although Jing Xiao was considered the foremost individual of her generation within Jiulin Mansion, her standing paled in comparison to her peers in Yu Xian Palace.

Ling Yuxian, whom she viewed as her rival, was undisputedly the top figure in Yu Xian Palace, overshadowing her contemporaries. Even the leaders of other powerful factions within the Xi Yuan civilization harbored respect and fear toward Ling Yuxian.

The last encounter between Jing Xiao and Ling Yuxian had ended in her defeat; she had been unable to withstand even a single palm strike. She was not foolish, and the prospect of another confrontation with Ling Yuxian was unthinkable.

Elder Jiulin was curious about the nature of the conflict between Jing Xiao and Ling Yuxian, noting that they seemed to have some history together, but he chose not to pry. Ling Yuxian held a uniquely elevated status within Yu Xian Palace, commanding respect even from Elder Jiulin, who understood that some matters were best left undiscussed.

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