"It's just a matter of fate!" Jiang Li smiled.
Looking at the young man before him, Li Yuanxiao felt immense relief.
Although he had long anticipated that Jiang Li was no ordinary person, his growth to this level in such a short time had still exceeded Li Yuanxiao's expectations.
"Sect Master, do you think I should agree to Senior Shen's offer to cultivate at the Shi Mo Sect!" Jiang Li then asked.
The grand hall was now empty, with only Jiang Li and Li Yuanxiao present.
Li Yuanxiao took a deep breath and continued, "Then agree to him. I had intended to let you consider this matter after some time, but now, with your strength, you no longer fear certain risks. Joining now is fine!"
Jiang Li's eyebrows twitched. Risk? Did the Shi Mo Sect have other tricks up its sleeve?
"Although the Shi Mo Sect is a dominant power in the Central Continent, the infighting among its various factions is ten times fiercer than in our Huang Quan Mo Sect. If you go there, remember to be careful!" Li Yuanxiao continued solemnly.
The struggles are incredibly fierce? Jiang Li's brow furrowed.
However, it was not surprising. Even Holy Land level forces like the Tai Chu Holy Land were rife with fierce struggles, with numerous elders and Holy Sons constantly vying for power.
For a demonic sect of the Shi Mo Sect's caliber, it was even more so.
It was bound to be exceptionally brutal.
"Sect Master, I will be careful!" Jiang Li nodded and continued.
"Especially the Sect Master of the Shi Mo Sect. His power is immense, and it seems he founded the Shi Mo Sect for some ulterior motive. Do not reveal too much or trust him fully!" Li Yuanxiao added.
The Sect Master of the Shi Mo Sect... Jiang Li's brow furrowed.
Such a terrifying existence... It seemed the Shi Mo Sect was not simple at all.
"Thank you for your guidance, Sect Master. I will certainly pay attention!" Jiang Li nodded.
Li Yuanxiao nodded, "Also, beware of the Hegemon Body families of the Central Continent. When you reach the Central Continent, unless you have absolute confidence, do not confront them. The struggles between Hegemon Bodies and Sacred Bodies involve too much..." Li Yuanxiao took a sip of spirit tea and continued.
It seemed this nominal Sect Master knew something, Jiang Li thought to himself.
Right, he could ask the Sect Master about the information he saw when he obtained the [Da Huang Wu Jing].
"Sect Master, do you know what the Inverse Immortal Blood is?" Jiang Li then asked.
"Inverse Immortal Blood..." Li Yuanxiao's pupils contracted, as if he had recalled something terrifying.
"Jiang Li, Inverse Immortal Blood is an heretical blood with immense terrifying existence. I saw it in the Ice Immortal Palace's ancient texts. It stated that all who defy the immortals are heretics..." Li Yuanxiao continued solemnly.
Heretical blood, all who defy the immortals are heretics...
Jiang Li felt a shiver of fear. Heretics...
This world was incredibly tolerant, even the most heinous demons would not be called heretics. Yet, this Inverse Immortal... was called a heretic...
It seemed this world also harbored unimaginable terrifying beings.
"Jiang Li, keep this token safe. When your Desolate Ancient Sacred Body reaches minor completion, you can use this token to travel to Xiyuan Mountain in the Central Continent. You might gain unexpected rewards!"
Li Yuanxiao seemed to recall something, then took out a red jade pendant from his spatial ring and handed it to Jiang Li.
It was a red jade pendant with faint blood-colored patterns, appearing extremely mysterious.
Jiang Li took the jade pendant and nodded heavily, then committed all of Li Yuanxiao's words to memory.
After exchanging pleasantries with Jiang Li for a few more moments, Li Yuanxiao let him leave.
Upon leaving, Jiang Li went directly to Saintess Peak.
...
After Jiang Li left, Shen Qingshan re-entered the grand hall.
"Yuanxiao, did Jiang Li agree?"
In the grand hall, Shen Qingshan asked, his eyes fixed on Li Yuanxiao.
A complex expression flickered across Li Yuanxiao's face. He nodded, "Make arrangements then. Jiang Li will be going to the Shi Mo Sect to cultivate!"
As soon as Li Yuanxiao spoke, Shen Qingshan's face lit up with joy.
While he knew Jiang Li would most likely agree, hearing Li Yuanxiao confirm it still filled Shen Qingshan with immense delight.
Jiang Li's talent and strength were so formidable. If he could manage to join their Shi Mo Sect, their faction's power would significantly increase.
"Senior Brother Shen, I need to make one thing clear. If Jiang Li goes to the Shi Mo Sect, you must arrange for him properly. If anything happens to Jiang Li at the Shi Mo Sect, do not blame me for disregarding our years of camaraderie!" Li Yuanxiao continued, his expression resolute.
Shen Qingshan took a deep breath and nodded, "Rest assured, Junior Brother. I understand. Coincidentally, there is an empty Saint Son position at the Shi Mo Sect..."
...
In the palace on Saintess Peak.
Jiang Li and Tang Siqi were in her private chambers, enjoying an intimate moment.
They held each other tightly, savoring the current bliss.
Having just experienced a long-awaited intimate encounter, Tang Siqi was already a little tired.
"Senior Sister, you should come to the Shi Mo Sect with me to cultivate!" Jiang Li said softly, feeling the warmth in her embrace.
He had already told Tang Siqi about his decision to cultivate at the Shi Mo Sect.
Jiang Li had long considered this Senior Sister as someone incredibly close to him.
Tang Siqi stroked Jiang Li's handsome face. "Junior Brother, I won't be going. I'll wait for you to return at the Huang Quan Mo Sect."
Jiang Li remained silent.
Tang Siqi's current cultivation realm was only at the seventh level of the Life and Death Realm, already a significant gap from Jiang Li's.
Even with her Celestial Demon Body, her cultivation progress would still be challenging to keep up with Jiang Li's.
Perhaps he had not considered things thoroughly enough on his journey.
He had only focused on his own strength, paying less attention to the women around him.
If he reached the pinnacle alone, with no familiar faces by his side, would such a peak be what he desired?
No... I want to grasp everything I can. I want it all...
"Junior Brother, don't overthink it. I just don't want to go to such a distant place!" Tang Siqi sensed Jiang Li's emotions and gave him a kiss.
It's not about not wanting to go to a distant place, it's about fearing you'll be a burden to me...
Jiang Li sighed softly, responding to Tang Siqi's affection.
"Junior Brother Jiang, this is a letter from that little girl from the Qing Yang Sect!"
After a period of playful affection, Tang Siqi seemed to recall something and took a letter from her spatial ring.
Jiang Li's eyes brightened. It was from Li Qin.
"Junior Brother Jiang, that little girl, you didn't... did you, consume her too?" Tang Siqi provocatively tilted Jiang Li's chin and slowly asked.
Jiang Li's mouth twitched slightly. "Of course not. In your heart, am I that kind of person..."
Tang Siqi pouted and bit Jiang Li. "Hmph, Junior Brother Jiang is too bad. I need to punish you..."