Top enlightenment at 100 years old

For Ji Haoyuan, there was no significant loss in handing over the results of his Demonstration Sect achievements.

After all, the most critical subsequent contents remain in his heart and have not been revealed through the Demonstration Stele.

Even if the Demonstration Sect had the ability to investigate, it would be impossible to uncover those details.

Moreover, at that time, he indeed benefited from the kindness of Master Yunshang of the Demonstration Sect.

Additionally, if he could use this opportunity to establish some relationship with the Demonstration Sect, it would undoubtedly be a matter of more benefit than harm to him.

Finally, and most importantly, this matter was personally proposed by True Monarch Xuanyuan.

Unless necessary, Ji Haoyuan would prefer not to offend him.

At this moment, after hearing Ji Haoyuan's words, True Monarch Xuanyuan merely contemplated briefly before addressing Ji Haoyuan:

"Since Ji expressed it this way, then my Demonstration Sect certainly won't shortchange you."

As he spoke, True Monarch Xuanyuan took out two items from himself.

One was a Token engraved with the characters of Demonstration Sect.

The other item was a palm-sized luminous object.

On it, a lifelike Fire Dragon was coiled.

Upon seeing these two items, both Master Lei Xia and the middle-aged cultivator beside her visibly showed a hint of surprise.

At that moment, True Monarch Xuanyuan continued: "Ji, these two items are: one is the Honored Guest Elder Token of my Demonstration Sect.

With this Token, you may not cultivate the foundational Cultivation Technique of my sect, the Scripture of Heaven and Earth, but your other benefits will be no different from those of our elders.

You can slowly learn the specific details later.

As for this item, it is a Divine Soul Defense Magical Treasure, named Profound Light Flame Dragon Shield.

After you refine it, not only can you resist many attacks from Divine Sense Secret Techniques, but it can also aid in breaking illusions and deceptive techniques.

I wonder if you have any objections to becoming our Honored Guest Elder?"

Ji Haoyuan truly did not expect True Monarch Xuanyuan to offer such a reward.

Not to mention the value of the Divine Sense Defense Magical Treasure, the Profound Light Flame Dragon Shield.

At any time, such treasures capable of defending against Divine Sense attacks are undoubtedly the rarest of items.

From the expressions of Master Lei Xia and the middle-aged cultivator, Ji Haoyuan knew that even with their Core Formation realms, they did not possess such a level of Divine Sense Defense Magical Treasure.

As for the Honored Guest Elder status of the Demonstration Sect.

This was even more remarkable.

Everyone knows that the Demonstration Sect is a major Nascent Soul sect in the Southern Wilderness Realm.

The number of Nascent Soul True Monarchs in the sect is not less than several, just counting those on the surface.

And with a sect that has thousands of years of heritage, the knowledge within the sect, especially the various Cultivation Techniques and Secret Techniques they have collected, is countless like grains of sand in the River Ganges.

If he could become an Honored Guest Elder of the sect, he would not only have the chance to study a multitude of Cultivation Techniques and Secret Techniques.

Moreover, he could exchange for many treasures that cannot be acquired in the outside world using the Demonstration Sect platform.

Most importantly, having the status of Honored Guest Elder in the Demonstration Sect would give him confidence wherever he goes in the future.

It would be equivalent to having a formidable support.

However, given his current status as an Honored Guest Supreme Elder of the Crimson Sunset Sect, would there be issues if he also became an Honored Guest Elder of the Demonstration Sect?

While the status of Honored Guest Elder is relatively free.

There are indeed cases where individuals hold positions as Honored Guest Elders in multiple sects.

But for some sects, ultimately, they find such situations somewhat unacceptable.

It seemed True Monarch Xuanyuan read Ji Haoyuan's mind, as he suddenly chuckled:

"Ji has no need for concern.

My Demonstration Sect is not such an old-fashioned and inflexible sect.

As long as you don't become an Honored Guest in any other Nascent Soul sects after this."

From True Monarch Xuanyuan's words, it's apparent he already has a certain understanding of Ji Haoyuan's identity and background.

Indeed.

Given the influence of the Demonstration Sect in the Southern Wilderness Realm.

Investigating someone like him with a small Golden Core is truly not too difficult.

Prior to this meeting, True Monarch Xuanyuan evidently had conducted the necessary investigation.

And this gave Ji Haoyuan a clearer understanding of the sect's strength.

At that moment, he hesitated no longer. He promptly reached out to accept the two items from True Monarch Xuanyuan and then bowed to him, saying:

"In that case, this junior thanks True Monarch for the generous offering."

Upon seeing this, the smile on True Monarch Xuanyuan's face grew gentler.

"Since Ji is willing to serve as our Honored Guest Elder, then from now on, you are one of our own.

Let me introduce these two people beside me."

He then pointed to Master Lei Xia and the middle-aged cultivator, smiling:

"This is my Direct Disciple, Master Lei Xia.

And this gentleman is the current City Lord of Ten Thousand Laws Immortal City, responsible for overseeing the city. His name is Zhang Tianyang, titled Master Celestial Yang."

"Ah, so it's Fellow Daoist Lei Xia and Fellow Daoist Celestial Yang."

Ji Haoyuan quickly clasped his fists at both of them.

Both also immediately returned the gesture with a smile. Their behavior was quite courteous.

Clearly, they were aware that, as the adept in calculation, True Monarch Xuanyuan must have his reasons for valuing Ji Haoyuan.

At this moment, Ji Haoyuan suddenly looked at Master Lei Xia and hesitated before finally asking:

"May I ask, Fellow Daoist Lei Xia, is your partner Master Yunshang?"

"Hmm...?"

Ji Haoyuan's question immediately caused Master Lei Xia, who was previously smiling, to slightly change her expression.

Zhang Tianyang was somewhat surprised.

Obviously not expecting that the person before him would suddenly mention this matter.

Ji Haoyuan then decided not to dilly-dally.

He retrieved the Storage Ring that he obtained from Master Yunshang's cave back in the day, and handed it over to Master Lei Xia, saying:

"Fellow Daoist Lei Xia, when I had not yet formed my core, I had the luck to enter Master Yunshang's cave when he passed away. This is what I was supposed to give to you according to Master Yunshang's last words."

As he spoke, Ji Haoyuan recounted his experience and shared Master Yunshang's final words with Master Lei Xia.

After hearing this, the expression on Master Lei Xia's face instantly became somber.

She took the Storage Ring from Ji Haoyuan.

Upon seeing Master Yunshang's ashes inside and the purple Jade Pendant, Master Lei Xia's eyes immediately turned slightly red.

And when she finished reading the contents of the record stored in the Jade Slip left by Master Yunshang, tears unwittingly covered her face.

This made the atmosphere in the space momentarily fall into silence.

Until a few moments later.

Once Master Lei Xia slowly calmed her emotions, she finally turned to look gratefully at Ji Haoyuan.

"Junior Brother Ji, thank you for returning my partner's belongings to me.

That day when my partner's Soul Token shattered, I knew he encountered misfortune.

But later, no matter how much I or other senior brothers and sisters searched, we couldn't find his whereabouts.

Now, you have delivered his belongings and news to me, which fulfills a long-standing wish of mine.

Therefore, please let me bow to you, Junior Brother Ji."

After finishing, Master Lei Xia didn't hesitate to deeply bow to Ji Haoyuan.

Ji Haoyuan originally intended to evade.

But after giving it a thought, he accepted Master Lei Xia's bow.

However, he bitterly smiled and said, "Senior Sister Lei Xia, there's no need for this."

"Honestly, I've benefited more from the things left by Senior Yunshang.

If it weren't for those items he left me, I might not have achieved as much today."