péi tuó cǐ yán jì chū ， dùn shí yǐn dé zài chǎng qí yú jǐ rén gǎn dào hài rán 。
裴陀此言既出，顿时引得在场其余几人感到骇然。
Pai Duo's words immediately drew the attention of the others present, causing them to feel astonished. At the same time, they suddenly understood.
tóng shí xīn zhōng huǎng rán dà wù 。
同时心中恍然大悟。
No wonder Pai Duo had acted so out of character just now; it turns out Ji Shao Li promised him an unownedInfant Celestial Void!
nán guài gāng gāng péi tuó nà bān shī tài ， yuán lái jì shào lí xǔ nuò de ， jìng rán shì yí gè wú zhǔ yuán yīng dòng tiān ！
难怪刚刚裴陀那般失态，原来季绍离许诺的，竟然是一个无主元婴洞天！
After all, for a Golden Core cultivator to advance to the Foundation Establishment realm, they needed such a cave heaven.
yào zhī dào ， zuò wéi jīn dān xiū shì yù jìn shēng yuán yīng jìng bì xū pǐn 。
要知道，作为金丹修士欲晋升元婴境必须品。
Each unowned cave heaven almost represented a rising star in the Foundation Establishment realm. The value was incalculable.
měi yí gè de wú zhǔ dòng tiān ， dōu jī hū dài biǎo zhe yī wèi jí jiāng jué qǐ de yuán yīng xiū shì 。
每一个的无主洞天，都几乎代表着一位即将崛起的元婴修士。
Apart from joining prominent immortal alliances or relying on sheer luck to find one, it was incredibly difficult.
jià zhí wú fǎ gū liáng 。
价值无法估量。
Difficult!
chú le tóu kào nà xiē xiān méng xiǎn hè jiā zú ， jiù shì yào wán quán kào zì jǐ yùn qì qù xún zhǎo le 。
除了投靠那些仙盟显赫家族，就是要完全靠自己运气去寻找了。
The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance had countless Foundation Establishment and Golden Core cultivators like crops in the ground, replaced every cycle.
nán nán nán ！
难难难！
But those at the Foundation Establishment realm were already considered important figures, holding key positions across various states. They were the backbone of the immortal alliance.
wàn xiān méng zhù jī 、 jīn dān wú shù ， rú tóng dì zhōng zuò wù ， huàn le yī chá yòu yī chá 。
万仙盟筑基、金丹无数，如同地中作物，换了一茬又一茬。
A single realm difference could be a complete reversal.
ér yuán yīng xiū shì ， zé yǐ jīng néng suàn dé shàng dēng táng rù shì ， zài gè zhōu dān rèn zhòng yào zhí wù 。
而元婴修士，则已经能算得上登堂入室，在各州担任重要职务。
However...
wán wán quán quán shì xiān méng zhōng jiān lì liàng le 。
完完全全是仙盟中坚力量了。
Ji Shao Li himself was only at the Golden Core realm; providing information on unowned cave heavens to the Mutual Aid Society?
yī jìng zhī bié ， kě wèi tiān fān dì fù 。
一境之别，可谓天翻地覆。
Was that even possible?
zhǐ shì ……
只是……
The others couldn't help but feel some doubt, not because they were suspicious.
jì shào lí běn rén dōu zhǐ shì jīn dān jìng jiè ， wèi hù zhù huì chéng yuán tí gōng wú zhǔ dòng tiān xìn xī ？
季绍离本人都只是金丹境界，为互助会成员提供无主洞天信息？
Indeed, this matter seemed rather unbelievable.
zhè kě néng ma ？
这可能嘛？
Not only did Ji Shao Li appear to be a lone wolf without any backing, but if he was part of some mysterious organization, with an unowned cave heaven in hand, countless willing followers would surely flock to him. Why bother recruiting here?
zài chǎng jǐ rén ， xīn zhōng quán dōu bù yóu shǎn guò yī sī yí huò 。
在场几人，心中全都不由闪过一丝疑惑。
Could it possibly be the Five Elders Council?
bú shì tā men duō yí 。
不是他们多疑。
This thought brought everyone back from their initial excitement into a state of alarm. The more they thought about it, the more anxious they became.
shí zài cǐ shì ……
实在此事……
Ji Shao Li naturally saw what was on their minds and smiled lightly: "You don't need to worry. I'm definitely not a spy for the Five Elders Council."
yǒu diǎn fěi yí suǒ sī le 。
有点匪夷所思了。
"The unowned cave heaven prepared for Pai Duo is within the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance territory."
bù tí jì shào lí zhǐ shì gū jiā guǎ rén 、 bèi hòu méi yǒu shén me shì lì zhī chí 。
不提季绍离只是孤家寡人、背后没有什么势力支持。
This reassurance immediately calmed them down.
jiù suàn tā shì mǒu gè shén mì zǔ zhī de yī yuán 。
就算他是某个神秘组织的一员。
"Since the Mutual Aid Society just started, it's normal for you to have doubts. But the truth will prove everything," Ji Shao Li said confidently.
wú zhǔ dòng tiān zài shǒu ， tiān xià yuàn yì tóu bèn zhě ， dìng rán shǔ bù shèng shǔ 。
无主洞天在手，天下愿意投奔者，定然数不胜数。
"But before we can finish this matter, let's resolve yours first."
yòu hé bì lái zhè cóng yún hǎi zhāo bīng mǎi mǎ ？
又何必来这丛云海招兵买马？
Ji Shao Li clapped his hands lightly, and soon an image of a faceless stone statue appeared in the hall.
nán bù chéng ， shì wǔ lǎo huì ？
难不成，是五老会？
"This is the True Immortal [Rescuer of Suffering and Compassionate in the World]. You just need to pray sincerely and recite the pledge. That's all you need to do."
cǐ niàn yī chū ， cóng zuì chū de kàng fèn zhōng huǎn guò lái de zhòng rén ， bù yóu yī jīng 。 yuè xiǎng ， xīn zhōng yuè huāng 。
此念一出，从最初的亢奋中缓过来的众人，不由一惊。越想，心中越慌。
"After that, I'll transfer your contributions," Ji Shao Li said with a smile.
ér jì shào lí zì rán shì kàn chū le zhè xiē rén zài xiǎng xiē shén me 。
而季绍离自然是看出了这些人在想些什么。
"So simple?" Jiang Xin was still skeptical.
shěn rán yī xiào ：“ nǐ men bù bì duō lǜ le 。 wǒ kě jué duì bú huì shì shén me wǔ lǎo huì jiàn dié 。”
哂然一笑：“你们不必多虑了。我可绝对不会是什么五老会间谍。”
"It really is this simple. Our Mutual Aid Society doesn't engage in any fancy tricks." Ji Shao Li assured them.
“ gěi péi tuó zhǔn bèi de wú zhǔ dòng tiān ， yě zài wàn xiān méng jìng nèi 。”
“给裴陀准备的无主洞天，也在万仙盟境内。”
The others looked up at the faceless stone statue, sensing some mysterious aura emanating from it, but nothing too extraordinary.
zhòng rén yú shì zhè cái sōng le kǒu qì 。
众人于是这才松了口气。
With the promise of an unowned cave heaven as bait, Pai Duo was fearless and stepped forward to recite silently.
“【 hù zhù huì 】 chū jiàn ， nǐ men yǒu suǒ yí lǜ yě hěn zhèng cháng 。 bù guò shì shí shèng yú xióng biàn ， děng dài péi tuó chéng jiù yuán yīng jìng ， yī qiè zhì yí bì jiāng bù gōng zì pò 。” jì shào lí xìn xīn mǎn mǎn dào 。
“【互助会】初建，你们有所疑虑也很正常。不过事实胜于雄辩，等待裴陀成就元婴境，一切质疑必将不攻自破。”季绍离信心满满道。
A moment later, he asked: "Is that all?"
“ bù guò ， zài wán chéng cǐ shì zhī qián ， xiān jiāng nǐ men de shì gěi jiě jué le 。”
“不过，在完成此事之前，先将你们的事给解决了。”
It seemed like nothing had happened.
jì shào lí qīng qīng pāi shǒu ， piàn kè zhī hòu ， zhǐ jiàn zhè dòng fǔ yàn huì dà tīng zhōng ， hū de fú xiàn chū yī zūn wú miàn shí xiàng de yǐng xiàng 。
季绍离轻轻拍手，片刻之后，只见这洞府宴会大厅中，忽的浮现出一尊无面石像的影像。
"Done. Welcome to the Mutual Aid Society," Ji Shao Li said with a warm smile.
“ cǐ nǎi 【 jiù kǔ jiù nàn 、 hóng chén cí bēi 】 zhēn xiān ， nǐ men zhǐ xū xiàng qí chéng xīn dǎo gào 、 mò niàn rù huì shì yán ， jiù suàn wán chéng rù huì yí shì le 。”
“此乃【救苦救难、红尘慈悲】真仙，你们只需向其诚心祷告、默念入会誓言，就算完成入会仪式了。”
The others followed suit, and in no time, six Foundation Establishment cultivators were officially part of the society.
“ zhī hòu ， wǒ jiù huì jiāng gòng xiàn dù zhuǎn gěi nǐ men 。” jì shào lí wēi xiào zhe jiè shào dào 。
“之后，我就会将贡献度转给你们。”季绍离微笑着介绍道。
Ji Shao Li honored his word and transferred ten thousand contributions to each of them on the spot.
“ rú cǐ jiǎn dān ？” xiàng xīn yǒu xiē hú yí 。
“如此简单？”项心有些狐疑。
When they confirmed through the island's small mirror that they had indeed received such a large sum, their expressions were still somewhat dazed as if in a dream.
“ jiù shì rú cǐ jiǎn dān 。 wǒ men hù zhù huì ， bù gǎo shén me xuán xū de 。” jì shào lí dǔ dìng dào 。
“就是如此简单。我们互助会，不搞什么玄虚的。”季绍离笃定道。
"Members of the Mutual Aid Society don't need many. Please don't publicize it. Of course, if you have talented friends or relatives, feel free to introduce them."
zhòng rén wén yán ， bù jīn qí qí cháo zhe kōng zhōng de wú miàn shí xiàng wàng qù 。
众人闻言，不禁齐齐朝着空中的无面石像望去。
Before sending them off, Ji Shao Li reiterated his instructions.
sì hū méi yǒu shén me xuán miào zhī chù ， zhǐ shì yǐn yǐn cóng qí shēn shàng gǎn yìng dào xiē xǔ mò míng de qì xī 。
似乎没有什么玄妙之处，只是隐隐从其身上感应到些许莫名的气息。
After they left, Ji Shao Li turned to Pai Duo, who was eager for answers: "Brother Pai, what Foundation Establishment treasure and Golden Core technique did you use? And which Foundation Establishment method are you planning to cultivate?"
sù shuō zhe zhè zūn shí xiàng de bù fán 。
诉说着这尊石像的不凡。
Pai Duo hesitated briefly before divulging everything.
yǒu zhe wú zhǔ dòng tiān zuò wéi yòu huò ， péi tuó zì rán shì wú suǒ wèi jù ， dì yí gè shàng qián xīn zhōng mò niàn 。
有着无主洞天作为诱惑，裴陀自然是无所畏惧，第一个上前心中默念。
"I achieved my Dao foundation with the [Rocky Wall], and I completed my Golden Core cultivation with the three methods of Protection, Life, and Earth."
piàn kè zhī hòu 。
片刻之后。
"I've set my sights on a technique called 'The Unshakable Ground Seal from All Directions.'"
tā tái qǐ tóu lái ：“ zhè jiù xíng le ？”
他抬起头来：“这就行了？”
Ji Shao Li praised him: "Your Foundation Establishment treasure and Golden Core technique complement each other well. You're truly not an ordinary cultivator."
sì hū shén me shì yě méi yǒu fā shēng 。
似乎什么事也没有发生。
Without waiting for his response, Ji Shao Li continued: "I happen to know of a [Thousand Rock Cave Heaven] that perfectly matches your path."
“ xíng le 。 huān yíng zhèng shì jiā rù 【 hù zhù huì 】。” jì shào lí lù chū le rè qíng de xiào róng 。
“行了。欢迎正式加入【互助会】。”季绍离露出了热情的笑容。
"What do you think?"
qí tā jǐ rén jiàn zhuàng ， yě fēn fēn xiào fǎng 。
其他几人见状，也纷纷效仿。
"Thousand Rock Cave Heaven? That's excellent," Pai Duo exclaimed with joy.
méi yòng duō jiǔ ， hù zhù huì dì yī pī liù míng xiū shì jiù yǐ jīng rù huì wán bì 。
没用多久，互助会第一批六名修士就已经入会完毕。
But then he realized something and stiffened. He looked at Ji Shao Li, his shock too great to put into words.
jì shào lí yě bù shí yán ， dāng chǎng jiù wèi tā men měi rén zhuǎn le shí wàn gòng xiàn dù guò qù 。
季绍离也不食言，当场就为他们每人转了十万贡献度过去。
Pai Duo was no fool; he had noticed some inconsistencies.
dāng tōng guò dǎo shàng de tiān xuán xiǎo jìng ， zhēn dí què rèn zì jǐ shōu dào le zhè bǐ jù é gòng xiàn zhī hòu 。
当通过岛上的天玄小镜，真的确认自己收到了这笔巨额贡献之后。
A Thousand Rock Cave Heaven that matched him so well...
tā men shén qíng dōu yǒu xiē huǎng hū ， rú zài mèng zhōng 。
他们神情都有些恍惚，如在梦中。
How could there be such coincidences!
“ hù zhù huì chéng yuán ， zài jīng bù zài duō 。 suǒ yǐ huán qǐng zhū wèi bú yào yǒu yì xuān yáng 。 dāng rán ， rú guǒ yǒu tiān zī chū zhòng de qīn péng hǎo yǒu ， yě kě yǐ zhǔ dòng jiè shào rù huì 。”
“互助会成员，在精不在多。所以还请诸位不要有意宣扬。当然，如果有天资出众的亲朋好友，也可以主动介绍入会。”
Most cultivators who achieved the Foundation Establishment realm had difficulty finding a cave heaven that suited their Foundation Establishment and Golden Core techniques.
bǎ tā men sòng zǒu zhī qián ， jì shào lí zài dù dīng zhǔ dào 。
把他们送走之前，季绍离再度叮嘱道。
After all, finding a suitable cave heaven to achieve the Foundation Establishment realm was already considered fortunate.
yī gān rén děng lí qù ， jì shào lí zhè cái zhuǎn guò shēn lái ， kàn xiàng yǒu xiē jí bù kě nài de péi tuó 。
一干人等离去，季绍离这才转过身来，看向有些急不可耐的裴陀。
Only core disciples of prominent families were picky.
“ bù zhī péi xiōng zhù jī qí wù 、 jīn dān zhī fǎ shì hé ？ yòu zhǔn bèi xiū xíng hé zhǒng yuán yīng gōng fǎ ？” jì shào lí hū de wèn dào 。
“不知裴兄筑基奇物、金丹之法是何？又准备修行何种元婴功法？”季绍离忽的问道。
But this Ji Shao Li had prepared one almost tailor-made for him...
péi tuó zhǐ yóu yù piàn kè ， biàn rú shù gào zhī 。
裴陀只犹豫片刻，便如数告之。
Either it was a coincidence, or it indicated...
“ wǒ yǐ 【 jiān yán zhī bì 】 chéng jiù dào jī ， hù 、 shēng 、 dì sān fǎ chéng jiù jīn dān 。”
“我以【坚岩之壁】成就道基，护、生、地三法成就金丹。”
Ji Shao Li knew about multiple different cave heavens and immediately chose the most suitable one after learning his path.
“ kàn zhòng le yī mén míng wèi 《 bā fāng bù dòng zhèn dì jué 》 de gōng fǎ 。”
“看中了一门名为《八方不动镇地诀》的功法。”
What did that mean?
jì shào lí xiān shì chēng zàn le yī jù ：“ zhù jī qí wù 、 jīn dān zhī fǎ xiàng hù yìn zhèng ， dào yǒu kě zhēn shì bù jiǎn dān nà 。”
季绍离先是称赞了一句：“筑基奇物、金丹之法相互印证，道友可真是不简单那。”
Perhaps only the top few forces within the immortal alliance could do such a thing.
bù děng duì fāng dá huà ， tā yòu jǐn jiē zhe wèn dào ：“ wǒ qià hǎo zhī dào ， yī chù 【 qiān yán dòng tiān 】， gēn nǐ zhī dào tú shí fēn pǐ pèi 。”
不等对方答话，他又紧接着问道：“我恰好知道，一处【千岩洞天】，跟你之道途十分匹配。”
Pai Duo felt a chill down his spine.
“ nǐ yì xià rú hé ？”
“你意下如何？”
The faceless stone statue flashed through his mind once again: [Rescuer of Suffering and Compassionate in the World].
“ qiān yán dòng tiān ？ zhè zì rán shì jí hǎo de 。” péi tuó wén yán ， dùn shí dà xǐ guò wàng 。
“千岩洞天？这自然是极好的。”裴陀闻言，顿时大喜过望。
Just what...
dàn jǐn jiē zhe ， tā fǎn fù yì shí dào le shén me ， shēn qū měng dì jiāng zhù 。
但紧接着，他反复意识到了什么，身躯猛地僵住。
As Pai Duo's unease grew, Ji Shao Li spoke up again: "Brother Pai, how do you feel about it?"
tā kàn zhe bù yuǎn chù de jì shào lí ， xīn zhōng de zhèn hàn ， yǐ rán nán yǐ yòng yán yǔ lái xíng róng 。
他看着不远处的季绍离，心中的震撼，已然难以用言语来形容。
"If there are no objections, let's head out."
néng gòu zhǐ kào jǐ shēn ， yī lù xiū xíng zhì jīn dān yuán mǎn 。
能够只靠己身，一路修行至金丹圆满。
Pai Duo eagerly agreed.
péi tuó jué duì bú shì shén me yú dùn zhī bèi 。
裴陀绝对不是什么愚钝之辈。
Next, they used a teleportation array to arrive at Ten Thousand Immortals Island as a stopover.
tā mǐn ruì de chá jué dào le ， yī xiē bú duì de dì fāng 。
他敏锐的察觉到了，一些不对的地方。
Then they continued towards the heart of the immortal alliance.
qià hǎo zhī dào gēn zì jǐ jí wéi qì hé de 【 qiān yán dòng tiān 】……
恰好知道跟自己极为契合的【千岩洞天】……
This reduced Pai Duo's worries somewhat: "At least, it won't be from the Five Elders Council." He thought to himself.
nǎ lǐ lái nà me duō qià hǎo ！
哪里来那么多恰好！
Arriving in Gu Feng State, exiting the floating city, Ji Shao Li used a secret technique to conceal their movements.
yào zhī dào ， tiān xià jué dà duō shù yuán yīng xiū shì suǒ tūn shì de dòng tiān ， dōu hěn nán gēn zì shēn de zhù jī 、 jīn dān fǎ xiàng shì 。
要知道，天下绝大多数元婴修士所吞噬的洞天，都很难跟自身的筑基、金丹法相适。
Then they hurriedly arrived at an abandoned desert.
bì jìng néng zhǎo dào dòng tiān chéng jiù yuán yīng ， yǐ jīng shì wàn xìng le 。
毕竟能找到洞天成就元婴，已经是万幸了。
After ensuring there were no cultivators nearby, Ji Shao Li pointed upwards and whispered: "The Thousand Rock Cave Heaven is right there."
chú le nà xiē xiǎn hè jiā zú de hé xīn dì zǐ ， shuí yòu néng tiāo sān jiǎn sì ？
除了那些显赫家族的核心弟子，谁又能挑三拣四？
Pai Duo was momentarily stunned before flying to the location indicated by Ji Shao Li to sense it carefully.
dàn piān piān ， zhè jì shào lí wèi zì jǐ zhǔn bèi de ， jiù jī hū shì liàng shēn dìng zhì de ……
但偏偏，这季绍离为自己准备的，就几乎是量身定制的……
Not long after, he indeed sensed the presence of an unowned cave heaven and was overjoyed.
yào me shì qiǎo hé 。
要么是巧合。
At the same time, his shock was evident.
yào me shuō míng ……
要么说明……
"Ascend here,"
jì shào lí zhī dào bù zhǐ yī chù 、 shèn zhì hěn duō bù tóng de dòng tiān 。
季绍离知道不止一处、甚至很多不同的洞天。
"I'll guard you."
zài dé zhī zì jǐ de xiū xíng dào lù zhī hòu ， lì kè tiāo xuǎn le zuì wèi hé shì de nà ge 。
在得知自己的修行道路之后，立刻挑选了最为合适的那个。
Ji Shao Li said calmly.
zhè yì wèi zhe shén me ？
这意味着什么？
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Pai Duo's words immediately drew the attention of the others present, causing them to feel astonished. At the same time, they suddenly understood.
No wonder Pai Duo had acted so out of character just now; it turns out Ji Shao Li promised him an unownedInfant Celestial Void!
After all, for a Golden Core cultivator to advance to the Foundation Establishment realm, they needed such a cave heaven.
Each unowned cave heaven almost represented a rising star in the Foundation Establishment realm. The value was incalculable.
Apart from joining prominent immortal alliances or relying on sheer luck to find one, it was incredibly difficult.
Difficult!
The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance had countless Foundation Establishment and Golden Core cultivators like crops in the ground, replaced every cycle.
But those at the Foundation Establishment realm were already considered important figures, holding key positions across various states. They were the backbone of the immortal alliance.
A single realm difference could be a complete reversal.
However...
Ji Shao Li himself was only at the Golden Core realm; providing information on unowned cave heavens to the Mutual Aid Society?
Was that even possible?
The others couldn't help but feel some doubt, not because they were suspicious.
Indeed, this matter seemed rather unbelievable.
Not only did Ji Shao Li appear to be a lone wolf without any backing, but if he was part of some mysterious organization, with an unowned cave heaven in hand, countless willing followers would surely flock to him. Why bother recruiting here?
Could it possibly be the Five Elders Council?
This thought brought everyone back from their initial excitement into a state of alarm. The more they thought about it, the more anxious they became.
Ji Shao Li naturally saw what was on their minds and smiled lightly: "You don't need to worry. I'm definitely not a spy for the Five Elders Council."
"The unowned cave heaven prepared for Pai Duo is within the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance territory."
This reassurance immediately calmed them down.
"Since the Mutual Aid Society just started, it's normal for you to have doubts. But the truth will prove everything," Ji Shao Li said confidently.
"But before we can finish this matter, let's resolve yours first."
Ji Shao Li clapped his hands lightly, and soon an image of a faceless stone statue appeared in the hall.
"This is the True Immortal [Rescuer of Suffering and Compassionate in the World]. You just need to pray sincerely and recite the pledge. That's all you need to do."
"After that, I'll transfer your contributions," Ji Shao Li said with a smile.
"So simple?" Jiang Xin was still skeptical.
"It really is this simple. Our Mutual Aid Society doesn't engage in any fancy tricks." Ji Shao Li assured them.
The others looked up at the faceless stone statue, sensing some mysterious aura emanating from it, but nothing too extraordinary.
With the promise of an unowned cave heaven as bait, Pai Duo was fearless and stepped forward to recite silently.
A moment later, he asked: "Is that all?"
It seemed like nothing had happened.
"Done. Welcome to the Mutual Aid Society," Ji Shao Li said with a warm smile.
The others followed suit, and in no time, six Foundation Establishment cultivators were officially part of the society.
Ji Shao Li honored his word and transferred ten thousand contributions to each of them on the spot.
When they confirmed through the island's small mirror that they had indeed received such a large sum, their expressions were still somewhat dazed as if in a dream.
"Members of the Mutual Aid Society don't need many. Please don't publicize it. Of course, if you have talented friends or relatives, feel free to introduce them."
Before sending them off, Ji Shao Li reiterated his instructions.
After they left, Ji Shao Li turned to Pai Duo, who was eager for answers: "Brother Pai, what Foundation Establishment treasure and Golden Core technique did you use? And which Foundation Establishment method are you planning to cultivate?"
Pai Duo hesitated briefly before divulging everything.
"I achieved my Dao foundation with the [Rocky Wall], and I completed my Golden Core cultivation with the three methods of Protection, Life, and Earth."
"I've set my sights on a technique called 'The Unshakable Ground Seal from All Directions.'"
Ji Shao Li praised him: "Your Foundation Establishment treasure and Golden Core technique complement each other well. You're truly not an ordinary cultivator."
Without waiting for his response, Ji Shao Li continued: "I happen to know of a [Thousand Rock Cave Heaven] that perfectly matches your path."
"What do you think?"
"Thousand Rock Cave Heaven? That's excellent," Pai Duo exclaimed with joy.
But then he realized something and stiffened. He looked at Ji Shao Li, his shock too great to put into words.
Pai Duo was no fool; he had noticed some inconsistencies.
A Thousand Rock Cave Heaven that matched him so well...
How could there be such coincidences!
Most cultivators who achieved the Foundation Establishment realm had difficulty finding a cave heaven that suited their Foundation Establishment and Golden Core techniques.
After all, finding a suitable cave heaven to achieve the Foundation Establishment realm was already considered fortunate.
Only core disciples of prominent families were picky.
But this Ji Shao Li had prepared one almost tailor-made for him...
Either it was a coincidence, or it indicated...
Ji Shao Li knew about multiple different cave heavens and immediately chose the most suitable one after learning his path.
What did that mean?
Perhaps only the top few forces within the immortal alliance could do such a thing.
Pai Duo felt a chill down his spine.
The faceless stone statue flashed through his mind once again: [Rescuer of Suffering and Compassionate in the World].
Just what...
As Pai Duo's unease grew, Ji Shao Li spoke up again: "Brother Pai, how do you feel about it?"
"If there are no objections, let's head out."
Pai Duo eagerly agreed.
Next, they used a teleportation array to arrive at Ten Thousand Immortals Island as a stopover.
Then they continued towards the heart of the immortal alliance.
This reduced Pai Duo's worries somewhat: "At least, it won't be from the Five Elders Council." He thought to himself.
Arriving in Gu Feng State, exiting the floating city, Ji Shao Li used a secret technique to conceal their movements.
Then they hurriedly arrived at an abandoned desert.
After ensuring there were no cultivators nearby, Ji Shao Li pointed upwards and whispered: "The Thousand Rock Cave Heaven is right there."
Pai Duo was momentarily stunned before flying to the location indicated by Ji Shao Li to sense it carefully.
Not long after, he indeed sensed the presence of an unowned cave heaven and was overjoyed.
At the same time, his shock was evident.
"Ascend here,"
"I'll guard you."
Ji Shao Li said calmly.
(End of Chapter)