Chapter 3715: Nine Immortal Sect

"It has been passed down for over seven hundred years, and there are no fewer than ten Golden Immortal cultivators!" Wang Changsheng was secretly surprised, realizing that the Nine Immortals Sect was very powerful.

"First, convert your magical power into immortal essence," Xiao Feng said. "This is a transmission crystal. Place your hand on it, and you'll receive the information within." Xiao Feng took out a silvery-white crystal ball and handed it to Wang Changsheng.

Runes flickered on the surface of the silvery-white crystal ball, radiating an astonishing spiritual aura. As Wang Changsheng placed his hands on the transmission crystal, it immediately glowed with dazzling silver light, and a large surge of information flooded into his mind.

He sat cross-legged, silently recited incantations, and continuously formed hand seals, as a dazzling blue light emanated from his body. An hour later, the blue light around Wang Changsheng dissipated. He exhaled slowly, stood up, and was now a true immortal.

"By the way, I don't know your name yet," Xiao Feng asked.

"My name is Wang Changsheng. Thank you, Fellow Daoist Xiao," Wang Changsheng replied gratefully.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, let's first go complete the procedures. You can choose to join our Nine Immortals Sect, or you can remain independent." As Xiao Feng spoke, he conjured a golden, shimmering talisman. He infused it with a spell, and the golden talisman glowed with dazzling light, transforming into a burly young man in golden robes.

Judging by his aura, he was clearly a Mahayana cultivator. "Stay here and guard this spot. I'll take Fellow Daoist Wang to complete the procedures and will return shortly," Xiao Feng instructed. The golden-robed young man assented and sat down cross-legged.

Xiao Feng led Wang Changsheng into a magnificent, gilded palace. On the plaque above the entrance were three large silver characters: "Cloud Mist Hall." Inside the main hall, there was a golden formation several yards across, covered with profound array patterns.

They stepped onto the golden formation. Xiao Feng infused it with a spell, and a dazzling golden light flared, engulfing their figures. Wang Changsheng felt a blur before his eyes and found himself in a stone chamber over ten yards in size. The stone walls were covered with profound runes, emitting powerful restrictive fluctuations.

Stepping out of the stone chamber, they found themselves in a bluestone corridor. As they walked along it, after only a few steps, the door to another stone chamber opened, and a slender young woman in a white dress emerged, followed by a tall, burly man in golden robes.

The young woman in white had skin as fair as snow and exuded an astonishing spiritual pressure. The golden-robed man's muscles bulged, and a fearsome aura radiated from him.

"Madam Jiang, you've brought another cultivator from the lower realms! Congratulations!" Xiao Feng said with a smile. The young woman in white nodded and proceeded down the bluestone corridor, with the golden-robed man quickly following.

"Madam Jiang's family holds considerable influence within the Nine Immortals Sect. One of their elders is a disciple of a Golden Immortal cultivator, so do not offend any cultivators from the Jiang family," Xiao Feng secretly advised him.

"Fellow Daoist Xiao, how many disciples does the Nine Immortals Sect have?" Wang Changsheng asked privately.

"Certainly over ten million. For the specifics, you can join our Nine Immortals Sect, and I'll explain it to you gradually then," Xiao Feng explained.

Exiting the bluestone corridor, they arrived at a spacious and brightly lit hall, where the young woman in white and the golden-robed man stood before a ruddy-faced elder in golden robes.

The golden-robed man held a golden jade plate and a silver jade brush. He waved the silver jade brush, making strokes on the golden jade plate.

"Brother Zhao Lei, this is Fellow Daoist Wang Changsheng. He ascended from the lower realms," Xiao Feng said, gesturing towards Wang Changsheng.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, do you intend to join our Nine Immortals Sect or remain independent? Joining our sect offers many benefits," Zhao Lei spoke.

"May I have some time to consider?" Wang Changsheng asked politely.

"Certainly. Please fill out your information. Once you've made up your mind, you can choose to join our Nine Immortals Sect." Zhao Lei took out a golden jade plate and a silver jade brush, handing them to Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng took the golden jade plate and silver jade brush. With a glance, he saw some text on the golden jade plate.

"This is mainly for basic registration. If you decide to join our Nine Immortals Sect, it won't be this simple; you'll need to undergo multiple levels of review. For now, you can reside in the market city. After you've decided, you may choose to join our sect, or you can establish a family or a power to serve our Nine Immortals Sect, and we will provide protection," Xiao Feng explained.

Wang Changsheng nodded and filled in the information. The form primarily asked for his name, his plane of origin, the resources of his home plane, and any significant events that had occurred there. He quickly completed it.

Zhao Lei took out two golden storage bracelets and handed them to Wang Changsheng and the golden-robed man, saying, "According to sect rules, ascended cultivators who choose to remain independent will receive two immortal essence stones and a bottle of Soul Cleansing Pills. If you join our Nine Immortals Sect, you will receive even more resources. A single Soul Cleansing Pill can remove the aura of the lower realms, and the remaining pills can be given to your spirit beasts or family disciples."

"Family disciples?" The golden-robed man paused, slightly surprised.

"It's said that 'when one person achieves the Dao, nine generations ascend to heaven.' Some cultivators ascend from the lower realms bringing their entire family or sect. There was once an ascended cultivator who brought an entire sect's disciples with him. However, our Nine Immortals Sect does not accept entire sects or families; we only accept individuals or a small number of cultivators," Zhao Lei explained.

"There are exceptions, of course. If one possesses an immortal body or offers a valuable treasure, we might accept an entire sect or family," Xiao Feng added.

Wang Changsheng and the golden-robed man expressed their thanks and accepted the storage bracelets.

"Fellow Daoist Xiao, I'll trouble you to escort them to the market city," Zhao Lei said.

"No problem, consider it done!" Xiao Feng promised, patting his chest.

Zhao Lei formed a hand seal, and countless profound runes lit up on the left stone wall, revealing a golden glowing portal.

Xiao Feng raised his right hand, and a black light flew out from his spirit beast bracelet, revealing a massive Seven-Headed Owl.

"A true spirit Seven-Headed Owl!" The golden-robed man exclaimed in surprise.

"It has only just reached the standard for a true spirit; it's suitable for travel. True spirits above the True Immortal realm are truly formidable." Xiao Feng, discerning the golden-robed man's confusion, explained that this Seven-Headed Owl was only in the mid-Mahayana stage and merely used for transportation.

Wang Changsheng was somewhat surprised. Xiao Feng was merely a disciple guarding the Ascension Platform, yet he had a true spirit Seven-Headed Owl for travel. It seemed that in the Immortal Realm, true spirits were not rare, and their rarity depended on their cultivation realm.

Xiao Feng stepped onto the Seven-Headed Owl's back, with Wang Changsheng and the golden-robed man following closely. He lightly patted the Seven-Headed Owl with his palm, and the owl gently flapped its wings, flying towards the golden glowing portal.

Passing through the golden glowing portal, a massive island appeared before them. The island was dozens of times larger than Green Lotus Island, and many buildings and figures could be seen.

Wang Changsheng turned his head to look behind him and saw a magnificent, gilded towering pagoda, shimmering with runes.

"Fellow Daoist Xiao, isn't there a teleportation array on the island that goes to the market city?" Wang Changsheng asked.

"Of course there is, but that's only for disciples of our Nine Immortals Sect. We can't let you use it; the sect rules cannot be changed. The market city isn't far from here, and it's quite safe, so don't worry."