"Haha, although the Heavenly Star Hall doesn't have as many affairs as you do here, we don't always have free time. How can we come and go as we please?
It just so happens that Elder Li Feiyu just joined our sect today, so I brought him here to register and pick a cave abode, "Qi Liang said with a smile.
"I see. Well said, well said … This must be Elder Li. I am Yu Xiansheng, and I am currently the managing elder of the Hall of Creation. I will register Elder Li now," Elder Yu said with a smile as he sized up Han Li.
"Thank you, Elder Yu," Han Li quickly thanked him.
Yu Xiansheng waved his hand and shook his wrist. He took out a golden, jade-like, crystal-clear brush and started writing quickly on a thick book that was glistening with green light.
"I wonder if Elder Li has chosen the Elder's Mission for the next hundred years?" He suddenly stopped writing halfway and raised his head to ask.
"I have chosen three regular Elder's Missions," Han Li said directly.
Yu Xiansheng nodded as if he had expected it and continued writing.
"It has been registered.
According to the sect's rules, as long as you are an inner sect disciple or an elder, you can have a mountain of your own in the sect.
Next, Elder Li, please pick a mountain for yourself and build a cave abode, "he said after a while.
Then, he waved his sleeve and a green light flashed. A three-foot-long jade scroll appeared in front of him.
Immediately afterward, the emerald green scroll lit up and slowly unfurled, revealing a long painting of mountains and rivers.
Han Li looked up and saw that the painting was densely covered in lines and complicated patterns. There were mountains, rivers, and everything. At first glance, he only felt that the brushwork was freehand and there was nothing special about it.
However, when his gaze paused on some of the mountains, the painting would immediately enlarge and become vivid. It was as if the real scenery of the painting was displayed in front of him.
Han Li couldn't help but click his tongue in wonder upon seeing this.
Yu Xiansheng smiled and explained, "This Ink Spirit Mountain River Diagram shows the appearance of my Zhong Ming Mountain Range. However, because the area is too vast, what you see is only a part of it. You'll need to continue extending the scroll to see the rest of the area."
With that, he shook his wrist, and the picture in the scroll began to move backward, revealing more mountains and rivers.
As more and more areas were revealed, Han Li noticed that different areas in the painting had different background colors. Some were blue, some were green, some were gold, and some were simply black as if ink had been poured over them.
However, there were some areas that wouldn't appear when one's gaze lingered on them.
"Why is the base color of these areas different? Could it be that they are used for different purposes?" Han Li asked curiously.
"That's right, the golden area shown in the painting is the mountain peak where some of the core halls of the sect are located. They are mainly located in the middle of the Zhong Ming Mountain Range, such as the Swaying Hall, the Technique Inheritance Hall, and the Creation Hall.
The silver areas on the outskirts are where the cave residences of the core disciples are located. "Yu Xiansheng explained.
With that said, he waved his hand, and the picture in the scroll swept to the right a few dozen feet, stopping in a blue area.
"The green area you saw before is the west of the mountain range. That is the cave residences of the outer sect elders and disciples.
The blue area on the east of the mountain range is the cave residences of the inner sect disciples and elders.
As for the other grey areas, such as the Molten Snow Forest and the unknown valley, they are the trial grounds of the sect. Unless there are special circumstances, they are usually in a closed state. "Yu Xiansheng continued.
"Then … are those black areas the forbidden areas of the sect?" Han Li was puzzled.
Yu Xiansheng glanced at him and nodded. "That's right.
Apart from the Sect Master and the Vice Sect Master, only a few core elders and true disciples are qualified to enter these places.
There are usually powerful restrictions around them. You will be aware of it before you get close, so you won't trespass by mistake. "
"I see.
I'm new here and I'm not familiar with everything in the sect. It's a little dazzling to look at these vast mountains. Can Elder Yu recommend one or two? "Han Li said with a smile.
"Of course." Yu Xiansheng nodded.
With that, he waved his hand again and the painting on the jade scroll suddenly sped up. In an instant, it swept back more than ten feet and several towering mountains appeared.
"This Mountain Sun Peak covers an area of no more than two hundred thousand miles, but there is a Spirit Spring of excellent quality on it, which allows this peak to naturally gather the Spirit Qi of Heaven and Earth. It is a rare and blessed place... This Guyang Peak, which is about five hundred thousand miles away from this peak, occupies a slightly larger area, but it doesn't have a Spirit Spring..." Yu Xiansheng pointed at two of the peaks and spoke frankly with assurance.
"It doesn't matter if there is a Spirit Spring or something like that, but is there a relatively quiet mountain?" Han Li asked.
Hearing this, Yu Xiansheng thought for a moment and waved his hand again. The painting on the scroll immediately swept back nearly three hundred feet before stopping.
"The location of this Dusk Peak is relatively remote and the mountain is also relatively low. According to my memory, it seems that there has never been an elder living here … There are many plains and valleys around it, so it is much more quiet than the other mountains.
If Elder Li chooses this peak, you will need to open a new cave residence on it. "Yu Xiansheng pointed at the painting and said.
Han Li's gaze followed the direction of Elder Li's finger and stopped at the solitary peak on the painting for a long time. He did not speak, as if he still did not like it.
"It's fine, let's continue looking …" Seeing this, Yu Xiansheng exchanged a silent look with Qi Liang who was standing to the side and said.
Then, he continued to wave the painting and recommend other mountains to Han Li.
After a long time, just as Elder Yu was gradually becoming impatient, Han Li's gaze suddenly shifted to a corner of the painting and pointed at an independent mountain. He asked, "Elder Yu, can I choose this mountain?"
"You choose this Dusk Peak?" Qi Liang's gaze shifted over and a strange expression appeared on his face as he asked.
"Why?
Is there anything wrong with choosing this mountain? "Han Li noticed Qi Liang's reaction and asked.
"There is nothing wrong with it. This mountain used to be Elder Huo Lian's cave residence. Since his death, it has been empty. If you want to choose this mountain, it is suitable.
The medicine garden, the beast pen, the mansion and the cave are all complete, but they all need to be cleaned up.
In a while, I will go to Pu Ling Valley to choose some servants for you and leave it to them. "Before Qi Liang could speak, Yu Xiansheng took over and explained.
Hearing this, Han Li's heart moved slightly, but he did not say anything. He just thanked Elder Li and chose this peak.
Yu Xiansheng turned his wrist and an extremely small mountain and river seal appeared in the palm of his hand. He gently lifted it and pressed it down in the direction of the Dusk Peak.
When this square seal fell, the Dusk Peak and the surrounding area all swayed with a strange fluctuation. When Han Li looked at it, he could no longer see the real scene.
"Well, this Dusk Peak and the surrounding area of nearly six hundred thousand miles are now under the name of Elder Li.
Take this Elder Deacon Token and Storage Bracelet. There are some files and supplies related to the sect in them. "
After Elder Yu put away the seal, he turned his hand and took out a red token and a Storage Bracelet and said with a smile.
After Han Li took it, he first put away the Storage Bracelet and only held the Elder Token in his hand and carefully looked at it.
This token was only the size of a palm. It felt warm to the touch, similar to jade. One side was carved with a strange dragon pattern, and the other side was written with the word "Elder".
"Elder Li, this Elder Token is an important proof to enter and exit our Fire Dragon Path. In the future, it will be used in many places. In order to prevent others from stealing it, you need to mark it with your blood essence.
In addition, the token also stores 100 free merit points that the sect distributes to the new elders. Please take good care of it. "Qi Liang said.
Hearing this, Han Li nodded and put two fingers together, pointing at the token.
The pads of his fingers lit up, and a drop of pale golden blood essence immediately flowed out and quickly seeped into the token.
The token flashed, and a strange pattern formed by golden threads appeared on its surface. It emitted the unique aura of Han Li.
He probed it with his spiritual sense and found that there were 100 merit points stored inside.
"Elder Li, should I take you to Pu Ling Valley to choose a servant first, or to the Beast Taming Garden to choose a Mountain Guardian Beast?" Elder Qi asked.
"Mountain Guardian Beast?" Han Li was slightly puzzled.
"They are spirit beasts that are tamed and raised by some sects. With Elder Li's cultivation and status as an inner sect elder, you should be able to obtain a Body Integration Stage spirit beast to guard the cave entrance," Qi Liang explained.
"Oh, don't I need to spend merit points to exchange for it?" Han Li was slightly surprised.
"This is the same as the servant, it is a gift from the sect … In fact, most of them are outer sect disciples who want to serve us True Immortals … Seeing that you are very interested in this Mountain Guardian Beast, why don't I take you to the Beast Taming Garden first?" Qi Liang explained with a smile.
"I've never heard of this before, I'm just a little curious.
When I was choosing the mountain peak for my cave residence, I saw that the Imperial Dragon Peak where the Technique Inheritance Hall is located isn't far from here. I want to go there first. "Han Li looked at Qi Liang and said.
"Elder Li is very observant. You actually noticed this.
However, although it doesn't look far from the map, it isn't within our Bell Chime Mountain Range.
Are you sure you don't want to settle the matters of the cave residence first before going to the Technique Inheritance Hall? "Elder Qi was slightly taken aback.