Published: September 9, 2025
Chapter 863: Heaven and Earth Tower
Led by the three elders with the surname Fu, Han Li and the others passed through the Restraining Great Formation and entered the airspace above the Hundred Skills Courtyard. This time, Han Li and his companions did not descend to the central square surrounded by mountains on all sides, but were directly guided onto a huge platform built against the mountain cliff.
In the middle of this platform stood a pavilion about a hundred zhang tall, with as many as five stories. At first glance, it didn’t look like a pavilion but more like a gigantic stone pagoda.
Behind the pavilion, the mountain cliff stretched endlessly out of sight, and it was covered everywhere with dense small and large holes. Disciples of the Hundred Skills Courtyard moved in and out of these holes, making it look like a giant beehive.
The elder with the surname Fu did not lead the three to the pavilion but instead took them flying straight to the very top of the mountain cliff.
“There is a top-tier earth fissure fire pool deep underground inside this mountain. It not only doubles the efficiency of refining magical treasures, but also brings many benefits to cultivators who practice fire attribute cultivation techniques. Therefore, the Hundred Skills Courtyard has not only built many refining rooms into this mountain cliff, but many high-level disciples have also constructed their secluded mansions within the mountain’s belly,” Senior Brother Cheng, who was clearly very knowledgeable about the Hundred Skills Courtyard, casually explained to Han Li during their flying escape.
Han Li listened with half an ear but couldn’t help but be moved by these words, a thoughtful expression appearing on his face.
After flying more than a thousand zhang upwards in the blink of an eye, they finally stopped at a huge, solitary cave entrance. This place was clearly not somewhere low-level disciples could come. Unlike the bustling scene below with people coming and going, here there were no other cultivators in sight except two elders standing there to welcome them.
“Brother Cheng, Fellow Cultivator Lv! I have been waiting for your esteemed arrival for quite some time. I apologize for not coming out to greet you in person. And this must be Fellow Cultivator Han, right? Indeed young and promising! Eh? Fellow Cultivator Han has already advanced to the mid nascent soul stage?” As soon as the three landed at the cave entrance, an elder with fiery red hair and dark skin smiled warmly at Senior Brother Cheng and Lv Luo while calling out. Then, sweeping his gaze over Han Li, his expression suddenly changed drastically in surprise. Another elder beside him, with withered skin and sharp brows, also showed a shocked look.
“Brother Feng, don’t mind me. Junior Brother Han has only just advanced to the mid nascent soul stage. We’ll need your guidance with him in the future,” Senior Brother Cheng chuckled, smiling cheerfully.
“Guidance? Brother Cheng, don’t joke,” the two Hundred Skills Courtyard elders finally recovered from their shock. They exchanged glances and couldn’t help but give a bitter smile. Elder Feng responded speechlessly.
“There is no need for modesty. I merely cultivated a little faster, but my foundation isn’t stable. If there are any issues in cultivation, I will indeed need both of you to help clarify them for me,” Han Li said politely with a respectful bow, showing no arrogance whatsoever.
The two mid nascent soul cultivators opposite them immediately said they wouldn’t dare, clearly impressed by Han Li. They then invited the three inside to talk.
The Fu elders quietly withdrew.
“Senior Brother Liehuo also wanted to come out to greet you all together, but he is currently preparing the master recognition ceremony for a newly refined magical treasure. He can’t come here for the time being. Please don’t take offense,” one of the elders explained.
“Brother Ding, there’s no need for such formalities! Brother Lv and I have known you three for hundreds of years. Why be so courteous? But what kind of magical treasure is it that requires such a grand master recognition ceremony? Can’t you give us a little hint?” Lv Luo asked curiously during the journey.