Chapter 564: Exactly What Yu Xian Had Hoped For

“You still haven’t told me your name.”

Shuǐ Yuē said.

Upon hearing this, Yu Xian paused slightly; he realized he truly hadn’t introduced himself. He turned around, a gentle smile appearing on his face.

“I am Yu Xian. I am newly arrived in the Central Plains, and I apologize for any disturbance I have caused previously. I hope the Fairy will be magnanimous,”

He spoke with sincere tones and clear eyes, not appearing to be feigning anything.

Shuǐ Yuē nodded slightly, then turned and gestured, “We will head to Tongtian Peak now. The Sect Leader should be in Yuqing Hall at this moment.”

With that, she waved her hand, and her long sword automatically flew to hover beneath her feet. She immediately stepped onto the sword and, with a whoosh, soared away on her sword toward Tongtian Peak, the main peak of the Qingyun Sect.

Seeing this, Yu Xian did not delay. Spiritual power surged beneath his feet, and his figure transformed into a streak of light, closely following behind.

The two traveled rapidly, one in front and one behind, through the cloud-shrouded mountains. The wind howled past their ears, and the pavilions, towers, and green pines and cypresses below sped by.

Tongtian Peak towered into the clouds. The magnificent palace complex atop the summit was vaguely visible, radiating a solemn and majestic aura under the sunlight—this was clearly Yuqing Hall, where the Sect Leader of the Qingyun Sect resided.

Shuǐ Yuē was filled with curiosity about Yu Xian. He hadn’t used a sword yet, yet he kept pace with her speed. She couldn’t help but secretly wonder about Yu Xian’s background. Although the story of receiving the Legacy through a dream was absurd, the Cultivation Technique he possessed could not be faked. There must be some hidden story she did not yet know.

They traveled in silence and soon arrived before Yuqing Hall on Tongtian Peak.

Shuǐ Yuē was the first to descend her sword light, retracting her long sword, and nodded slightly to the Disciple at the hall entrance, signaling him to announce their arrival.

Yu Xian stood silently beside her.

Not long after, the Disciple who went in to report came out and invited the two inside.

After Yu Xian followed Shuǐ Yuē into the main hall, he saw an Immortal Master sitting on the high seat, wearing a dark green Daoist robe, possessing the manner of an immortal with crane bones and a long, five-strand beard hanging to his chest. He wore a nine-ridged Daoist crown, his hair neatly tied, his countenance ancient and clear, his face like the ancient moon of autumn. His eyes were gentle and bright, holding a smile yet possessing an inherent majesty—it must be the Immortal Master Xuanzhen.

“Greetings, Senior Brother Sect Leader.”

Shuǐ Yuē was the first to salute the Immortal Master Dao Xuan.

“Junior Sister Shuǐ Yuē, you are excused. What brings you here this time?”

The Immortal Master Xuanzhen stroked his beard and asked Shuǐ Yuē with a smile.

“Senior Brother Sect Leader, this youth possesses the Cultivation Technique of our Qingyun Sect, but his origins are quite bizarre. Therefore, I have brought him to see you. I hope you will make the final decision.”

Shuǐ Yuē stepped aside slightly, bringing Yu Xian forward, her gaze holding a measure of inquiry and gravity.

The gaze of the Immortal Master Dao Xuan fell upon Yu Xian. He observed that although Yu Xian was young, his demeanor was steady, with no hint of awkwardness between his brows. He faced the scrutiny calmly and composedly, causing the Immortal Master to nod secretly, developing a bit more interest in this young man.

He slowly spoke, his voice peaceful yet carrying unquestionable authority: “Who are you? How do you possess the Cultivation Technique of my Qingyun Sect?”

Yu Xian felt an invisible pressure rush toward him, but he still met the gaze with a calm expression, neither servile nor overbearing.

“This Junior, Yu Xian, pays respects to the Sect Leader. This Junior did not intend to trespass; I actually received the Legacy of your esteemed sect in a dream. Having doubts, I came to the Qingyun Sect to investigate the truth. I did not expect to disturb Xiaozhu Peak, and I hope the Sect Leader will forgive me.”

Yu Xian stepped forward one pace, cupped his hands in a formal salute.

“You say you received the Legacy in a dream? Is this true? Tell me in detail: what did the person in the dream look like, and what Cultivation Technique did he impart to you?”

The Immortal Master Dao Xuan’s gaze sharpened slightly upon hearing this, and he asked.

So, Yu Xian repeated the story he had told Shuǐ Yuē. However, when describing the figure in the dream, he was vague, stating that he did not recognize the person but believed it was a Daoist Master.

When the Immortal Master Dao Xuan and Shuǐ Yuē heard it was a Daoist Master, they exchanged a look, and a flicker of surprise and doubt crossed their eyes.

The Immortal Master Dao Xuan pondered for a moment, gently tapping the armrest before him with his finger. The atmosphere in the hall immediately grew heavy.

“A Daoist Master…”

He softly repeated those three words, gazing deeply at Shuǐ Yuē, “Do you know if there has ever been a precedent in the history of our Qingyun Sect where a Senior or Master imparted a Legacy through a dream?”

Shuǐ Yuē shook her head.

The Immortal Master Dao Xuan then looked toward Yu Xian.

Yu Xian’s heart stirred, knowing this was a crucial test, but his face maintained an expression of bewilderment.

“This Junior has just arrived and knows nothing of the history of the Qingyun Sect. It is just that the Daoist Master in the dream had an ethereal bearing and an indistinct aura; he was certainly no ordinary person.”

“Senior Brother Sect Leader, this matter is truly too strange. If a Senior really imparted the Legacy in a dream, why single out an outsider like him? Furthermore, the Taiji Xuanqing Dao is the fundamental technique of our Qingyun Sect; how could it be easily passed to an outsider?”

Shuǐ Yuē interjected.

The Immortal Master Dao Xuan did not reply immediately. Instead, he sent a gentle yet highly penetrating wave of spiritual power toward Yu Xian.

Yu Xian understood and did not resist, allowing the wave of spiritual power to travel through his body.

A moment later, the Immortal Master Dao Xuan withdrew his spiritual power. The doubt in his eyes had not lessened; instead, it had become more complex.

“The Foundation of the Taiji Xuanqing Dao within his Meridians is solid and circulates smoothly; it truly does not seem to be forged. Moreover… within his Meridians, there seems to remain a faint, almost imperceptible Sword Intent, bearing some similarity to the aura of one of our Qingyun Ancestral Masters…”

“Ancestral Master? Could it be…?”

Shuǐ Yuē was greatly startled upon hearing this.

The Immortal Master Dao Xuan waved his hand, signaling her to stop speaking, then looked at Yu Xian: “Did the Daoist Master in your dream leave behind any token, or say anything specific?”

Yu Xian shook his head.

Silence fell upon the hall.

“Are you willing to join my Qingyun Sect?”

The Immortal Master Dao Xuan asked after pondering for a while.

“Senior Brother Sect Leader!”

Shuǐ Yuē looked at the Immortal Master Dao Xuan in confusion. How could he allow someone of unknown origin to enter the Qingyun Sect so easily?

The Immortal Master Dao Xuan did not look at her, only gazing calmly at Yu Xian, as if awaiting his reply.

A faint, almost imperceptible curve lifted the corner of Yu Xian’s mouth; everything was proceeding exactly as he had planned.

Although he was of “unknown origin,” he possessed the Qingyun Sect’s Cultivation Technique and was at the Late Stage of the Shangqing Realm. The Elders of the Qingyun Sect might not be his match.

The intent of the Immortal Master Dao Xuan was quite clear: he did not wish to make an enemy of him. It was best to win him over; moreover, keeping him within the Qingyun Sect meant he wouldn’t cause any major trouble.

This was exactly what Yu Xian had hoped for.

“Since I received the Cultivation Technique of the Qingyun Sect in a dream, it implies that perhaps there is some destined connection between me and the Qingyun Sect.

If the Sect Leader is willing not to abandon me, I wish to join the Qingyun Sect, follow the Seniors here to cultivate diligently, and perhaps use this opportunity to uncover the truth behind the dream Legacy, repaying this inexplicable grace of the Inheritance.

I just do not know if the Qingyun Sect is willing to accept a Disciple with such a peculiar background?”

Yu Xian said sincerely.

Upon hearing this, the Immortal Master Dao Xuan showed a hint of relief on his face, stroked his beard, and smiled: “Good. Since you have this intention, our Qingyun Sect will naturally accept you.

Since you possess the Taiji Xuanqing Dao and bear some connection to the aura of our Ancestral Master, and you are already at the Late Stage of the Shangqing Realm, you shall be recorded as a Disciple under my Master, Tiancheng Zi. I will accept you on behalf of my Master. You will henceforth be my Junior Brother and temporarily reside on Tongtian Peak. What do you think?”