Published: February 25, 2025
"Disciple takes leave."
After Tan Yun spoke, he left and arrived outside the cultivation room of Shen Subing and Shen Suzhen.
A respectful voice said, "Chief, I have something to discuss."
Inside the cultivation room, Shen Subing's stunningly beautiful face revealed a hint of joy as she replied, "Come in."
"Creek—" The door opened, and Tan Yun stepped in respectfully.
Shen Subing smiled and asked, "What is it? You seem a bit excited."
Tan Yun hesitated for a moment, then replied, "I have completed the trial in the eternal land."
Shen Subing's expression became serious, "Really? You passed the trial? How did it go?"
Tan Yun nodded, "I not only passed but also obtained a spirit beast as a reward."
Shen Subing's eyes brightened, "That's wonderful! What kind of spirit beast is it?"
Tan Yun replied, "It’s a golden eagle."
"Soon, you will need to visit the Eternal Immortal Sect to register your spirit beast. Have you thought about its name?"
Tan Yun thought for a moment, "I want to call it Xiaojin."
Shen Subing smiled, "Xiaojin is a good name. You should take good care of it."
Tan Yun nodded earnestly, "I will."
"Alright," Shen Subing continued, "Since you've completed the trial, you should also be ready for your next training."
Tan Yun's expression turned serious, "I understand. I will work hard."
Shen Subing smiled approvingly, "Then go on. If you have any problems, come to me."
"Thank you, Chief," Tan Yun said, bowing slightly.
He exited the room feeling a new sense of motivation, ready to face his next challenges.
Tan Yun pushed the door open and bowed to Shen Subing and Shen Suzhen.
"Tan Yun, what is it? Sit down and talk," Shen Subing said.
"Um." After sitting down, Tan Yun spoke, "Chief, I've received news about two of the Golden Clan guards who were part of the three groups hunting you."
"Whose people are they?" Shen Subing and Shen Suzhen asked in unison, their beautiful eyes filled with cold light.
Then, Tan Yun informed them that Gongsun Yangchun was the leader of the Golden Clan guards.
Shen Subing clenched her delicate fists and gritted her teeth, saying, "Gongsun, you will not have a good death!"
Shen Suzhen also had a fierce look on her face!
"Chief, Supreme Elder, the Golden Clan cannot be underestimated, so please do not act recklessly in seeking revenge," Tan Yun bowed respectfully.
"Um, I understand," Shen Subing replied.
After Tan Yun took his leave and returned to his own cultivation room, he found Mu Mengyi, Xue Ziyan, Zhong Wu Shiyao, and Huangfu Yu still chatting.
"Tan brother, why did the Sovereign call for you?" Huangfu Yu asked curiously.
"The secrets of heaven cannot be revealed," Tan Yun smiled and said, "Dear brother, I have some matters to discuss with Shiyao, so please step aside."
"Alright." After Huangfu Yu left, Zhong Wu Shiyao stood up and nestled in Tan Yun's arms, softly asking, "What's wrong, Tan Yun? You look troubled."
Tan Yun gently said, "Your sister Tang Xinying and your master Murong Shishi should both be spies, so in the future, keep your distance from them and avoid interactions."
"What?" Zhong Wu Shiyao shivered, her face turning pale, "Tan Yun, are you mistaken?"
"Tang Xinying is still under investigation, but Murong Shishi is indeed a spy!" Tan Yun stated.
"Um... I understand." Zhong Wu Shiyao looked worried, "My sister saved my life. Tan Yun, if she is really a spy, will you... kill her to help the Sovereign?"
"Given that she saved your life, of course, I won't kill her," Tan Yun held Zhong Wu Shiyao and softly said, "But the premise is that she will not harm you, nor us."
...
Time flew by, and two months passed in the blink of an eye.
As the sun set in the west, the Spirit Vessel gradually slowed down. Tan Yun and the others exited the cultivation room, stepping onto the deck and gazing ahead. What came into view was a Heavenly Palace floating amid endless majestic peaks!
The Heavenly Palace soared to a height of a thousand feet, surrounded by mist, with a giant stone monument rising ten thousand feet high, piercing the clouds.