After purchasing information from the Smoke Rain Pavilion, the outline of the Three Elements Dao Sect became increasingly clear in Chen Sheng's mind.

This is an ancient lineage with a history of over seventeen thousand years, founded by the Three Elements True Monarch himself.

This True Monarch was given the title "Three Elements" not only due to his formidable cultivation at the late-stage Nascent Soul but also because he possessed the triple identity of a quasi-Fifth-rank Grandmaster of Array Dao, Alchemy Dao, and Talisman Dao.

In the cultivation realm, it is still rumored that if this True Monarch had not been distracted by miscellaneous skills, he would most likely have opened the Profound Gate and become a Celestial Venerable of Divinity Transformation, overlooking all beings.

For millennia, although the Daoist Sect has not produced another person as stunning and peerless as Three Elements True Monarch, Nascent Soul True Monarchs have continued to emerge generation after generation.

In auxiliary fields such as formations, pills, talismans, and artifacts, countless Tier Four Grandmasters have appeared successively, their heritage as extensive as any in Yue Country.

Today, the Three Elements Dao Sect has four Nascent Soul True Monarchs presiding and nine Tier Four Grandmasters covering four major auxiliary positions. Such a lineup is unique among Nascent Soul Sects.

Chen Sheng compared the contents of the Jade Scroll with the information he had previously gathered at Pingyang Market and nodded slightly:

"The Dao Sect is quite welcoming to loose cultivators, especially those with a special skill. They can join directly without needing an introduction, only needing to pass the Heart Inquiry Array and make a Dao Heart Oath."

He pondered to himself:

"If I had a Celestial Spirit Root, I would be more cautious."

"With my qualifications of a Middle Grade Spiritual Root, there's absolutely no possibility of becoming a Nascent Soul True Monarch's body possession target. Joining such a sect is all benefits and no harm for me."

Having thought through, Chen Sheng hesitated no longer and transformed into a Cyan Rainbow, escaping toward the inner city area of the Three Elements Immortal City.

The Three Elements Outer Hall sits on the edge of the inner city, a magnificent palace with a vast White Jade Square in front of it.

The ground of the square is paved with warm jade, reflecting a gentle luster when sunlight falls on it.

Cultivators came and went on the square, mostly Foundation Establishment Stage disciples, but occasionally a Golden Core Cultivator would pass by, eliciting respectful greetings.

Chen Sheng's escape light landed in the middle of the square, and as soon as he appeared, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator wearing the Three Elements Sect's Standard Daoist Robe greeted him.

The disciple's gaze landed on Chen Sheng, sensing the mana fluctuations around him, and immediately bowed respectfully:

"I don't know what instruction the senior has for coming to our Three Elements Outer Hall?"

Chen Sheng nodded slightly and said aloud:

"I am a Tier Three Middle Grade Alchemist, of loose cultivator origin, here to join the Dao Sect."

Hearing this, the disciple showed a flash of surprise in his eyes and became even more respectful:

"I see! Senior, please follow me, the Master of the Dragon Transformation Hall is always very welcoming to grandmaster figures like you."

In the main hall, the light was bright, with a large luminous bead hanging from the dome, emitting a gentle glow.

The hall's decor was simple yet grand, with a Cyan Jade Table placed at the center, behind which sat a young cultivator wearing an azure robe.

The person appeared to be only in his twenties or thirties, with handsome features, yet exuding the majestic aura of a late-stage Golden Core — the very Master Hualong of the outer hall.

Upon hearing of Chen Sheng's identity, Master Hualong immediately stood up to welcome him, with a warm smile on his face:

"I was wondering why the magpies were chirping happily in front of the hall today; it turns out a grandmaster like Fellow Daoist has graced us. I am Hualong, unworthy as the master of this hall, may I inquire the Fellow Daoist's esteemed surname?"

Chen Sheng cupped his hands in return: "I am Tingyu, greetings to the Hall Master."

Master Hualong laughed heartily, waving off the formality:

"Fellow Daoist Tingyu is too polite; there's no need to call me Hall Master, just refer to me as Fellow Daoist."

With that, he drew Chen Sheng to sit in the guest seat beside him and personally poured him a cup of Spirit Tea, the tea soup verdant and fragrant.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Master Hualong began to inquire about some basic information:

"May I ask how old Fellow Daoist is after cultivating up to now?"

Chen Sheng knew this was a routine question for the sect to judge the potential of a cultivator and answered calmly:

"I've been cultivating for over a hundred and thirty years."

Hearing this, Master Hualong's eyes lit up before showing a look of pity:

"To be so young yet only form a fake pill, what a pity!"

Chen Sheng sighed at these words:

"I originated from a secluded place, the other side of the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range in Chu Country, where resources are extremely scarce. Even Core Formation Spiritual Objects like Profound Water True Crystal are rare, and being able to refine a fake pill is already a stroke of luck."

Master Hualong heard this, furrowed his brows slightly, pondered for a moment in his mind, and asked:

"Chu Country? Is it the one with Li Xiao, Yue Ling, and Qinghua, the Three Sects in that Chu Country?"

Chen Sheng quickly nodded:

"Indeed, that place. But the Yue Ling Sect has been annihilated for hundreds of years, and only the other two sects remain."

Master Hualong laughed suddenly on hearing this:

"It's not like I am knowledgeable; it must be fate. Three hundred years ago, a Grandmaster Alchemist from Chu Country also joined our sect. At that time, it was I who escorted him."

Chen Sheng, hearing this, felt a stirring in his heart, and quickly asked:

"Could it be Master Dragon Void?"

Master Hualong's eyes flashed with a trace of surprise before he smiled:

"Indeed, Master Dragon Void Uncle-Master, it seems Uncle-Master has quite a reputation in Chu Country. Even such a young Fellow Daoist has heard of him."

Chen Sheng, hearing this, asked somewhat urgently:

"I wonder where Master Dragon Void is now?"

Master Hualong shook his head gently, with a hint of regret in his tone:

"Uncle-Master, he passed away decades ago."

Chen Sheng asked further, feeling a twinge of loss:

"Did he not take a Longevity Pill?"

Master Hualong sighed lightly:

"He did, but unfortunately, when Uncle-Master was undergoing Pill Transformation, his primordial qi was injured, his lifespan already shortened, and the Longevity Pill could not recover much."

Seeing Chen Sheng's solemn expression, he probed:

"Could Fellow Daoist have profound ties with Uncle-Master Dragon Void?"

Chen Sheng lamented:

"The connection is deep; my current alchemical skills come from inheriting the alchemy legacy of Master Dragon Void's seventh disciple—a master-grandchild relationship."

With that, he asked about Pill Transformation:

"I wonder if the elder succeeded in Pill Transformation back then?"

Master Hualong laughed, discerning his thoughts:

"Of course, he succeeded! As if the mere Pill Transformation could daunt our sect? Later, Uncle-Master even advanced to late-stage Golden Core and became a Tier Three Middle Grade Alchemist, earning the sect's respect."

Chen Sheng was immediately heartened upon hearing this—Pill Transformation was indeed one of his key reasons for joining the sect this time.

After some small talk, Master Hualong rose and said:

"Fellow Daoist, come with me; I'll take you to meet Han Lou True Monarch for formal admission."

Chen Sheng, upon hearing, felt a stir in his heart, Han Lou True Monarch, Nascent Soul Early-stage, Tier Four Middle Grade Alchemy Grandmaster.

The two transformed into two streams of light, flying toward the Primordial Magnetic Divine Mountain.

Outside the Divine Mountain.

Now at a close distance, Chen Sheng more truly felt the mountain's grandeur and authority.

The flowing restriction runes emitted an oppressive aura that made even his Sword Heart throb, sensing an unprecedented threat.

Master Hualong produced a Dragon-shaped Jade Order, infusing it with spiritual power. The order transformed into a golden light and entered the restriction surrounding the Divine Mountain.

Instantly, a golden path appeared on the ostensibly impenetrable light barrier, leading straight into the depths of the Divine Mountain.

"Fellow Daoist, please proceed."

Master Hualong gestured warmly.

Chen Sheng looked up, seeing the end of the golden path shrouded in mist, with pavilions faintly discernible, appearing like a sacred immortal land.

He nodded lightly and walked onto the golden path.

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