Chapter 4

"Xian family cultivation techniques?" Han Li’s eyes narrowed, and he asked in return.

"Xian family cultivation techniques are specifically for cultivators above the True Immortal realm. Only by cultivating such techniques can one truly refine immortal spirit energy, allowing lower-rank immortals to gradually advance to higher realms. However, most lower and mid-rank Xian family cultivation techniques, even when perfected, can only elevate one’s realm by one or two levels. After that, one must choose another technique to cultivate. Only the high-rank Xian family cultivation techniques, treasured by major forces, have the ability to allow True Immortals to directly cultivate to extremely high realms. Such high-rank Xian family texts are rarely found outside. Even if there are some, they are mostly common goods." Gao Sheng seemed to have noticed Han Li’s confusion and explained.

"Oh, is there no Xian family technique that can directly lead to the Dao Ancestor realm?" Han Li asked slowly.

"Dao Ancestor? Ha ha, Han Daoist’s ambition is truly beyond what ordinary people can imagine. But unfortunately, even the Ten Divine Scriptures of the Immortal World cannot directly make someone a Dao Ancestor. The hundreds of known Dao Ancestors in the Immortal World have all experienced countless tribulations and received immense blessings and heavenly favor to reach their current state. Even the most profound Xian family cultivation techniques can only help one cultivate to the Taiyi realm below the Dao Ancestor. Beyond that, it’s entirely up to oneself." Gao Sheng’s expression turned slightly strange, but he laughed and explained.

"It seems that achieving the Dao Ancestor realm is an unattainable goal! But I wonder how many levels there are below the Taiyi realm." Han Li, upon hearing this, did not show any surprise but nodded and asked again.

"Although we are collectively called True Immortals in the lower realms, in reality, True Immortals are the lowest rank of immortals. Above them are the Void Spirit, Pure Origin, and Great Luo realms. Cultivating each major realm often requires over a million years of arduous practice, so they are further divided into upper, middle, and lower stages. Even within the same major realm, the difference in stages can result in vastly different levels of power." Gao Sheng replied without hesitation.

"What realm are you in, Brother Gao?" Han Li asked thoughtfully.

"I am ashamed to say, but I have been a True Immortal for several million years and have been stuck in the upper stage of the True Immortal realm, unable to advance further. Without other blessings, I will likely remain at this level for the rest of my life." Gao Sheng replied with a bitter smile.

Han Li’s expression changed slightly upon hearing this.

He could not see through the other’s strength at all, and yet he was only in the upper stage of the True Immortal realm.

"In that case, I, a newly ascended immortal, should be in the lower stage of the True Immortal realm." Han Li muttered.

"Lower stage?勉强算是吧！After all, your immortal essence has not yet fully transformed. It will take a few hundred more years before you can truly be considered to have entered the lower stage of the True Immortal realm." Gao Sheng smiled and replied.

Han Li naturally remained speechless for a moment, then asked after a while:

"From your tone, it seems there are many ordinary cultivators in the Immortal World besides us True Immortals."

"Indeed, there are cultivators below the True Immortal realm in the Immortal World. Even though we immortals have great powers, we cannot guarantee that our descendants will also reach the immortal realm. Those who cannot absorb and accept immortal spirit energy have limited lifespans and can only marry and have children, producing more mortals. This cycle continues, resulting in a large number of people." Gao Sheng seemed to think little of these mortals.

"I see! It seems that a high-rank Xian family cultivation technique is indeed very important for us True Immortals." Han Li nodded and began to ponder.

"Our Stone Platform Hall values newly ascended immortals quite highly. Other forces would not offer much better conditions. Furthermore, you can first serve as an outer hall guest in our hall. If after a few hundred years you feel that our hall is not suitable for you, you can leave as long as you provide something equivalent to the chosen Xian family cultivation technique. Our hall will not obstruct you in any way." Gao Sheng, seeing the last bit of hesitation in Han Li’s heart, persuaded him.

"Such conditions exist! Very well, since Brother Gao speaks so highly of it, I will first go to your hall to see for myself." Han Li’s eyes flashed, and he finally made his decision.

As the other party said, his most important task now was to transform his immortal essence and solidify his True Immortal realm.

In this situation, relying on a major force first and then gradually understanding the entire Immortal World was also a good choice.

Gao Sheng, upon hearing Han Li’s response, was naturally delighted. He repeatedly assured Han Li that he would not regret it, then flicked his sleeve, and a shadow separated from his back, condensing into another Gao Sheng in a silver robe.

"You stay here and take my place for a while. I will take Brother Han to the Stone Platform Hall."

"Be quick about it. If the inspector of this area discovers me, I won’t be able to cover for you for long." The silver-robed Gao Sheng replied expressionlessly.

"Don’t worry about that. This Immortal Ascension Platform is in such a remote location that inspectors rarely come here. The last time an inspector appeared was hundreds of years ago. Besides, I am just escorting someone, and I will return in at most half a month or as little as a few days." Gao Sheng said without concern.

"Make sure you do. Don’t drag me into it." The silver-robed Gao Sheng said no more, walked a few steps to the edge of the pool, and sat down cross-legged, closing his eyes and entering a meditative state.

Seeing this, a hint of surprise appeared on Han Li’s face.

"Brother Han, don’t laugh at me. This is a soil body I cultivate. Although its strength is not as great as mine, it is more than enough to deal with a lower-stage True Immortal. With it taking my place, I can leave with peace of mind. Come, I will take you to the Stone Platform Hall." Gao Sheng explained with a smile while making a seal and pointing at the light barrier outside the platform.

With a "pu" sound, the light barrier opened, revealing a circular passage large enough for a person.

Gao Sheng strode out, and Han Li followed closely behind.

The moment they left the platform, a heavy snowfall began, and a bone-chilling cold swept over them.

Even with Han Li’s formidable physical strength, he could not help but frown.

Seeing Han Li’s reaction, a hint of surprise flashed across Gao Sheng’s face.

Since the Northern Cold Immortal Domain is named for its cold, the temperature is usually extremely low, and during such snowy weather, the cold is even more intense.

Even low-rank immortals native to this domain must wear one or two specially crafted cold-resistant items to face the snow.

For a newly ascended immortal like Han Li to remain unperturbed by the snow was enough to make Gao Sheng secretly alarmed.

Gao Sheng’s thoughts raced, but his actions did not stop.

He suddenly cast a white spell downward, and several clear sounds came from the thick snow.

Amidst the swirling snowflakes, two enormous white peacocks emerged from the snow.

"Please, Brother Daoist."

Gao Sheng mounted one of the snow peacocks and pointed to the other, smiling at Han Li.

Han Li smiled and appeared on the other peacock.

With a low shout from Gao Sheng, the two immortal birds spread their wings and soared into the sky, flying through the crystalline snow.

Thus, Han Li’s journey in the Immortal World began.

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