Chapter 58

Wang Qi's team, which he had gathered, did not seem to be one for a quest of exploration. Before Mao Zimiao and Wu Shiqin could control their natures, they were essentially troublemakers in such trials, and participating in combat trials might be better.

However... Su Junyu's gaze turned to Wu Fan. This young man not only had weak magical power but also a frail body that seemed unable to withstand hardship. Even with the care of a Foundation Establishment cultivator like himself, it was uncertain whether Wu Fan could survive a combat trial.

Thinking of this, Su Junyu couldn't help but ask, "Do you guys really know what Wang Qi is asking you to do?"

"I don't know, nya. But Xiaoxi said he needed help, so I came over, nya!"

Trust the Yangshen Pavilion, trust the Great Dao, trust... Damn, I'm starting to doubt the half-demon's intelligence, okay! Or is this guy harmless when I can't see him? Half-demon little sister, if you keep this up, you'll be sold and count the money for him, you know!

"Trial, interesting."

Interesting, my sister, interesting! From your appearance, you don't seem to be particularly enthusiastic about calculations! You've completely misunderstood the meaning of 'trial'!

"My parents are just scattered cultivators, and my talent can't compare to yours. After luckily passing the entrance exam to the Immortal Academy, it's already extremely difficult for me to keep up with everyone. Having the chance to earn merit points is naturally the best. And I can't really talk to the Foundation Establishment seniors, so I can't let this opportunity slip by."

To Su Junyu's surprise, Wu Fan's response was surprisingly normal. He couldn't help but look at this presence-less young man again, confirming whether he was under an illusion.

After confirming the intentions of several new disciples, Su Junyu took them to the Immortal Academy to register. The theoretical courses missed due to the trial would be supplemented by Foundation Establishment instructors after the trial. However, due to the limited number of Foundation Establishment assistants, the academy stipulated that at least four people must go together for the trial.

After completing the necessary procedures, Su Junyu led the team, using his body techniques to walk towards the top of Xingshan Mountain.

After passing the statues of the three palace masters of the Heavenly Sword Palace, the group saw the headquarters of the Immortal Alliance from a distance.

Unlike what Wang Qi had imagined, the headquarters of the Immortal Alliance was not a cluster of gaudy golden palaces—it wasn't even splendid. The main building of the headquarters was just one structure. Its height was roughly equal to its width, looking like a short tower from a distance. But as they approached, the extraordinary nature of the headquarters gradually became apparent.

The building had dozens of floors, each nearly ten zhang high. Each brick and tile looked ordinary, but the overall appearance was grand and majestic.

Seeing Wang Qi looking at the headquarters with a playful gaze, Mao Zimiao couldn't help but ask, "Xiaoxi, is this your first time seeing the headquarters, nya?"

Wang Qi nodded, "Yes. I thought it would be a palace where even the toilet is gilded."

"Would the yellow on the toilet be feces or gold?" Su Junyu shook his head, "That kind of decoration is purely the face of a nouveau riche. But if it's a metallic style, some avant-garde cultivators might like it. The Leiyang branch of the nine major branches is made up of buildings with a metallic sheen. The Zhenan Prefecture, which Leiyang belongs to, also has this style."

Wang Qi suddenly became interested. Su Junyu's description of the Leiyang branch was very similar to the modern architectural styles he was familiar with in his previous life, giving him a sense of familiarity.

At this moment, Wu Fan's breathless voice came, "Everyone... wait... wait for me! I need... to rest a bit."

Everyone turned around and saw that the shallow-rooted Wu Fan was already dozens of meters behind. Although Mao Zimiao had only broken through to the Tongtian stage a few days earlier than Wu Fan, those few days were enough for her to accumulate several times more magical power than Wu Fan. Plus, being a half-demon, her physique was naturally stronger than ordinary humans, allowing her to easily follow behind Wang Qi and the others.

The physique, magical power, and innate abilities of demons and half-demons were all stronger than those of humans of the same level. However, this advantage would gradually be offset as humans advanced in cultivation and refined their techniques. For the current methods, this advantage was most noticeable at the Qi Condensation stage. Even the powerful dragon race could only match Foundation Establishment cultivators with their own Foundation Establishment bodies. Once a cultivator reached the Essence Spirit stage, they could sweep away all cultivators of the same level.

Seeing Wu Fan's miserable state, Su Junyu muttered, "What a pity," and cast a Divine Speed Spell on him.

For Su Junyu, this spell was just a casual gesture, but it was enough for Wu Fan to keep up with the group.

As they were about to reach the summit, Su Junyu suddenly changed direction and leaped in another direction. Noticing the puzzled looks of his junior disciples, Su Junyu smiled and explained, "Did you see the top floor of the headquarters?"

Wang Qi and the others strained their eyes and saw that the top floor of the headquarters was not a single layer of tiles but another building on the roof.

"Illegal construction?" Wang Qi laughed, "Is the Immortal Alliance also living frugally?"

Su Junyu shook his head, "That is the main hall where the Great Cultivators and the Grand Masters hold meetings, and the rear hall where the Great Cultivators reside. Between the main hall and the rear hall is the Tongtian Dao Hall, where the great sages are enshrined. This main entrance can lead directly to the main hall, but to show respect, we usually use the side entrance."

After entering the headquarters through the side entrance, Wang Qi's breath tightened, almost thinking he had traveled through time again!

The first floor of the Immortal Alliance headquarters was a service hall. The decoration here was consistent with the aesthetic of the Divine Continent, with white marble floors, dark walls, and intricately carved ceilings. In the center of the hall was a circular counter, where several Immortal Alliance personnel were handling tasks with numerous cultivators. If this was all, it would still be a normal xianxia setting, but the surroundings of the hall were quite mind-blowing.

Around the hall were layer upon layer of semi-transparent light screens, with countless words on them, changing at intervals. Many cultivators moved between the light screens, pointing and discussing. Occasionally, someone would grab a ball of light from the screen and take it to the central counter.

This was too damn similar to the "cyberspace" he had seen in sci-fi movies from his previous life! Could the Divine Continent have already developed the ability to enter a virtual world with the physical body? But such a technique of entering the virtual from the real should at least be the domain of true immortals! How could it be so easily applied in an office?

Wang Qi shouted in his heart.