Top enlightenment at 100 years old

As an Honored Guest Elder, theoretically, Ji Haoyuan naturally has the privilege to obtain an independent Spirit Peak as his own place of cultivation.

But between third-tier Spirit Peaks, there are also significant differences.

Imagine, can a high-grade third-tier Spirit Peak be the same as a low-grade third-tier Spirit Peak?

How could a Spirit Peak rich in resources compare to another barren and potentially harsh Spirit Peak?

Undoubtedly, Master Lei Xia is set on helping Ji Haoyuan select a decent Spirit Peak within their Demonstration Sect.

A high-grade third-tier Spirit Peak may not be possible.

After all, those Spirit Peaks are used by those great cultivators in the late Golden Core stage.

But Master Lei Xia believes she can help Ji Haoyuan secure a mid-grade third-tier Spirit Peak.

After some time.

When Master Lei Xia brought Ji Haoyuan to the Demonstration Sect's gate, she immediately led him to the Elder Hall to register him and record his information.

From now on, officially, Ji Haoyuan is considered a member of their Demonstration Sect.

He can act under the name of their Demonstration Sect externally.

During the process, Master Lei Xia also asked Ji Haoyuan if he wanted to leave his own Soul Lamp in the Demonstration Sect.

Doing so not only informs of the Soul Lamp owner's life and death.

At critical moments, the Demonstration Sect can also use the Soul Lamp to locate its owner.

For either rescue or pursuit.

Such matters, the sect's inner cultivators have no choice.

At the Foundation Establishment Stage, they must leave their own Soul Lamp.

But for the Honored Guest Elder from outside.

Especially someone like Ji Haoyuan, the sect is relatively lenient.

Whether willing or not, it's entirely voluntary.

But in the end, Ji Haoyuan did not leave his own Soul Lamp.

Henceforth, he must return to the sect at least once every sixty years.

This confirms whether he is still alive.

This is the rule for all Honored Guest Elders who haven't left a Soul Lamp.

Otherwise, should you die outside, your Spirit Peak and all its resources would still be listed under your name.

This would be quite wasteful.

After attending to all these matters, Master Lei Xia took Ji Haoyuan directly to their Demonstration Sect's Affairs Hall.

Immediately, a chubby-faced man in Affairs Hall attire greeted them.

"Ah, it's Senior Sister Lei Xia, pardon my failure to welcome you from afar, I ask Senior Sister Lei Xia for forgiveness."

As he spoke, the chubby-faced man repeatedly bowed to Master Lei Xia.

Like he was afraid of neglecting her.

However, Master Lei Xia was too keen on conversing further.

She waved her hand, looked directly at the chubby-faced man, and said:

"Junior Brother Pang, your Affairs Hall always has its ear to the ground.

I bet you have somewhat guessed that the person beside me is Master Nanhua, our new Honored Guest Elder of the Demonstration Sect.

This time I personally bring him to you to choose a third-tier Spirit Peak for him."

"So you are Junior Brother Nanhua, I am Pang Yitong, it's a pleasure meeting you."

Immediately, Pang Yitong turned his gaze to Ji Haoyuan, warmly greeting him.

He couldn't avoid it; Master Lei Xia personally escorted him, a late Golden Core stage cultivator.

He had to show due respect for that reason alone.

"Senior Brother Pang, you are too kind."

Ji Haoyuan thoughtfully responded in courteous terms as well.

After they exchanged greetings, Master Lei Xia spoke:

"Alright, Junior Brother Pang, enough chit chat, transfer Celestial Terrace Peak, which was previously listed under my Dao companion, Master Yunshang, to Junior Brother Ji."

Upon hearing Master Lei Xia's words, Pang Yitong's face immediately stiffened despite having a smile moments ago.

Master Lei Xia instantly noticed his odd behavior, her brows furrowing:

"What's wrong? Is there a problem, Junior Brother Pang?"

Pang Yitong's expression turned bitter, and he hesitantly said:

"Well, Senior Sister Lei Xia, this might be a bit difficult to arrange."

"Really? What exactly is the problem?"

At that moment, Master Lei Xia's face darkened considerably.

Behind her, faint flashes of lightning and dense dark clouds appeared, resembling an apocalyptic scene.

This was Master Lei Xia's unique Golden Core Realm.

Cold sweat instantly formed on Pang Yitong's forehead.

The dignified demeanor of a Golden Core True Man, appearing as flustered as a mortal, only showed his extreme anxiety at that moment.

Nonetheless, he gathered his courage to say:

"Just a few days ago, Senior Brother Beichen of Cyan Sun Peak brought his disciple, Master Qianyue, here to select a third-tier Spirit Peak for them.

Thus, he chose the Celestial Terrace Peak that once belonged to Master Yunshang.

I… I really couldn't refuse, so…"

As he spoke, Pang Yitong hurriedly turned toward Ji Haoyuan, standing beside Master Lei Xia, and said:

"Junior Brother Nanhua, you may not know, but Senior Brother Beichen is also a late Golden Core stage cultivator.

In the face of such a senior brother, I truly had no choice.

Anyway, I still have several other fine Spirit Peaks, perhaps Junior Brother Nanhua could take a good look.

Whatever you choose, I'll arrange it immediately."

He felt that reasoning wouldn't work with Master Lei Xia, nor could he explain it to her, so he targeted using himself as a breakthrough?

Pang Yitong's wit was quite nimble.

If out of courtesy or some other reason, Ji Haoyuan accepted his proposal.

No matter how displeased or unwilling Master Lei Xia would be, she couldn't say anything further.

After all, Master Yunshang's demise was a fact.

It's understandable for Affairs Hall to reclaim his previous residence and assign it to another.

But, haven't you forgotten something?

Currently, Master Lei Xia is standing up for me; if I were to accept your proposal, where would that leave Master Lei Xia?

Since you've given Celestial Terrace Peak to the disciple of Master Beichen, Master Qianyue, regardless of the reasons.

Whether compelled by courtesy or helplessness.

Even if you received benefits from them.

One must realize that Master Lei Xia might eventually question this matter.

Once done, one must own up, and accept the consequences.

But now, shifting the blame to me and insinuating that Senior Brother Beichen is also a late Golden Core stage cultivator, equal in cultivation to Master Lei Xia?

What does this mean?

Are you implying that as an external Honored Guest Elder, I'd be wise not to make enemies arbitrarily?

Such conduct is indeed questionable.

Even though Ji Haoyuan understands the Demonstration Sect being a powerful sect of Nascent Souls over millennia.

It naturally involves numerous factions or personal interests, conflicts, and schemes.

But he never expected to encounter such a matter on his very first day.

He quietly sighed in his heart.

Yet outwardly, Ji Haoyuan showed no reaction, simply replied calmly:

"Sorry, Senior Brother Pang, I leave everything at Senior Sister's discretion."