The spirit boat continuously traversed the Void Realm at an extremely high speed.
In just two days, it had already reached Wan Chu Holy Land.
Below, majestic mountain peaks stretched endlessly.
Mist permeated, immortal light flowed, hazy and indistinct, making it impossible to see clearly.
Amidst the myriad mountains and valleys, one magnificent hall after another stood tall and imposing.
From time to time, the cries of immortal birds and exotic beasts echoed, ethereal and melodious, reverberating through the valleys, a scene of an immortal blessed land!
"Clan Elder, this is as far as you need to go."
Gu Qinghuang bowed gracefully to the Grey-Robed Old Man and said.
"Mm."
"Qing Huang, the Saintess selection for Wan Chu Holy Land is about to begin."
"Although you are newly wed, you must not neglect your Cultivation, understand?"
The Grey-Robed Old Man admonished with a serious expression.
As he spoke, his gaze subtly flickered to Lu Yuan beside him.
The meaning he wished to convey was very clear.
It was to prevent Gu Qinghuang from becoming overly immersed in matters of love.
"Yes, I understand."
Gu Qinghuang nodded gently.
Afterward, the Gu Family Elder did not linger, steering the spirit boat to change direction and speeding away.
...
A moment later.
Lu Yuan, Gu Qinghuang, and Mu Ling'er, the group of three, arrived at the Outer Sect Hall.
At this time, there were not many Disciples in the hall, only a few figures.
In the center of the hall sat an Elder with greying temples.
It was none other than Elder Xu Rong, the Outer Sect Elder of Wan Chu Holy Land.
When he saw Gu Qinghuang arrive, he couldn't help but let out a soft exclamation.
"Oh, Qing Huang, didn't you go home to get married?"
"Why are you back so soon?"
Gu Qinghuang smiled slightly and said, "Thank you, Elder Xu Rong, for your concern. The Holy Land Grand Competition is approaching, and I need to prepare early, so I returned a bit sooner."
"I see... that makes sense."
Elder Xu Rong nodded thoughtfully.
The position of Saintess was no small matter; it was indeed time to prepare properly.
"I came today to ask Elder Xu Rong for a favor."
"To help him with the admission procedures."
"I wonder if it complies with the Holy Land's recommendation process?"
Gu Qinghuang's beautiful eyes looked at Lu Yuan beside her and asked softly.
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, Elder Xu Rong's gaze also fell upon Lu Yuan.
Although this person possessed an extraordinary Aura.
He had no trace of spiritual power fluctuations on him.
He seemed to be merely a Mortal?
However, Elder Xu Rong had also heard about the marriage alliance between the Gu and Lu families.
Almost instantly, he guessed Lu Yuan's identity.
The Ancient Sacred Body of the Tianchi Lu Family had arrived!
"Since you personally recommend him, then of course it's fine."
"Young Master, please come with this old man."
Elder Xu Rong agreed readily, a smile on his face.
"Thank you, Elder Xu Rong, for your trouble."
Gu Qinghuang thanked him, then signaled to Lu Yuan with her eyes.
Lu Yuan nodded and immediately followed the Elder into the Outer Sect Hall.
Not long after.
A status token, symbolizing an Outer Sect Disciple of Wan Chu Holy Land, was already engraved and handed to Lu Yuan.
In addition, he was given a Formation Plate and an introductory guide.
With this, he was considered to have joined Wan Chu Holy Land.
Lu Yuan stepped out of the hall, picked up the Formation Plate, and examined it, a look of confusion on his face.
"This Formation Plate is used to open an Immortal Cave."
"In Wan Chu Holy Land, Outer Sect Disciples all have their own independent residences."
"However, the internal facilities are relatively simple; you probably won't be used to living there."
"So there's no need to bother with it; come and live with me on Qixia Peak."
Seeing his confusion, Gu Qinghuang patiently explained.
Just then.
In his mind, the System's prompt suddenly sounded.
"Ding, detecting the host's current experience, triggering option reward, please choose....."
"One, go with Gu Qinghuang to Qixia Peak to live, reward: ten thousand catties of source."
"Two, refuse to go together and live alone in the Outer Sect, reward: Ancient Emperor Mind-Cultivation Technique, a Dao Scripture."
"A System reward has been triggered..."
Lu Yuan's eyes narrowed.
The importance of ten thousand catties of source versus an Emperor Mind-Cultivation Technique naturally needed no further explanation.
Moreover, along the way, he had gathered a lot of information about Wan Chu Holy Land from Mu Ling'er.
Gu Qinghuang was the Disciple of a female Grand Elder of Wan Chu Holy Land.
Qixia Peak was that great figure's Dao field.
In terms of Cultivation, she was probably even more terrifying than Lu Zhengming of the True God Realm.
With his two supreme Physiques, the Chaotic Body and the Ancient Sacred Body, Cultivating under the watchful eyes of such a powerful expert would undoubtedly cause many inconveniences.
Therefore, living alone in the Outer Sect was undoubtedly the best choice at the moment.
Thinking of this.
Lu Yuan looked at Gu Qinghuang and said with a smile, "It's fine. I'm used to being unrestrained, so I'll just live in the Outer Sect."
"Besides, the Wan Chu Holy Land Grand Competition is approaching. If I were to bother you, it might distract you from your Cultivation."
As soon as these words were spoken.
Gu Qinghuang and Mu Ling'er beside him were both stunned, seemingly very surprised by his answer.
"Young Master, if you live in the Outer Sect, no one will serve you."
"Perhaps you should reconsider?"
Mu Ling'er blinked and advised.
"I am merely a collateral family member in the Lu Family."
"I've always been self-reliant; I'm not some pampered Young Master who needs looking after."
Lu Yuan shook his head, subtly refusing Mu Ling'er's kind offer.
"Young Miss, this..." Mu Ling'er looked at Gu Qinghuang, hesitating to speak.
"Never mind. Since you insist, then so be it."
Gu Qinghuang said.
Although her exquisite face was calm, a faint, unusual feeling stirred in her heart, causing her to have a different impression of Lu Yuan.
Then, as if remembering something, Gu Qinghuang flipped her fair, delicate hand, and an exquisite token shimmering with purple light appeared in her palm.
"After I return, I will most likely go into seclusion for a period."
"Holding this token allows free access to most areas of the Holy Land."
"If you need any help, come to Qixia Peak and find Ling'er."
"Good!"
Lu Yuan nodded and took it, not declining.
Immediately after.
Gu Qinghuang sensed the direction recorded on the Formation Plate, then directly rode a divine rainbow, carrying Lu Yuan, and flew away.
Not long after.
The three of them had already arrived at the foot of a mountain.
Spiritual power was infused, and the Formation Plate glowed.
The outermost Immortal Cave was slowly opened.
The cave was not very large, about fifty to sixty square feet.
But stone tables, stone chairs, stone beds, and other items were all available, making it a decent place to stay.
"Well, we're going back..."
"You... take care."
Gu Qinghuang looked at Lu Yuan, a complex expression flashing in her beautiful eyes, and said softly.
"Mm, take care."
Lu Yuan smiled nonchalantly.
As his words fell.
Gu Qinghuang and Mu Ling'er did not linger; a flash of divine light under their feet, and they vanished from the spot.
"System, claim reward!"
"Ding, congratulations to the host, you have obtained the Ancient Emperor Mind-Cultivation Technique, a Dao Scripture."