Cultivating with Symbiosis Panel-Chapter 630 - 357: Return to the Celestial Palace, Reunion with Su Ya (Part 2)

Chapter 630: Chapter 357: Return to the Celestial Palace, Reunion with Su Ya (Part 2)

"There’s no need for so many words between us."

The unfamiliarity of decades without meeting dissipated with just a couple of casual sentences, and Su Ya laughed happily:

"Then I shall rely on you, junior brother."

"I’ve gained quite a bit from my recent seclusion, and I should be able to help you with some things. I heard you took in quite a few disciples."

The matter of accepting disciples indeed stirred quite a commotion, and even Su Ya, who was in seclusion, vaguely knew about it.

"Yes." Li Ye did not hide it: "I still like being lazy and idle, so I let Zhao He manage everything. At most, I’ll occasionally drop by to show that I exist."

Su Ya long knew what kind of person Li Ye was.

Earnestly, he said: "It’s a good fortune, something extremely rare whether in the Mortal World or among us Cultivators.

However, I didn’t expect you to take Zhao He as a disciple.

With your current status and fame, if you want disciples, there should be many prodigies breaking down your door, coming to you willingly."

Indeed, many people were curious about this matter.

But they wouldn’t dare ask directly—decisions made by a Cultivator are not something outsiders may comment on.

But Su Ya was different.

He and Li Ye knew each other early on, and chatting about such things was simply casual talk; between friends, there’s no need to mind so much.

"About this." Li Ye asked back: "Senior brother, do you think I need geniuses?"

Ugh.

That was rather boastful.

But on second thought, it’s true that with what Li Ye is doing now, geniuses seem to pale in comparison, as if nothing could be difficult for him.

Li Ye walked leisurely.

The radiant light shone on him, as if he was born with a halo, as if even heaven and earth favored him, willing to cast their bright light on him.

"The bond between master and disciple is about mutual fondness. Didn’t my master find me agreeable and accept me as his disciple back then?"

"Speaking of which, I must thank that Earth Wishing Spirit Fox back then, if not for her creating such pressing pressure, I wouldn’t have resolutely decided to break through."

"As for Zhao He, although this child’s comprehension is indeed lacking, he’s diligent and loyal to me, and I do have ways to keep him progressing, so I took him."

Su Ya immediately understood Li Ye’s reasoning.

He chuckled: "So you’re still nostalgic. In simpler terms, that kid has shown his face in front of you enough that you’re too lazy to pick, so you just chose him."

"..."

Indeed, that was the case.

Li Ye couldn’t argue.

He was a bit embarrassed for once, so he changed the subject, pointing ahead:

"We’re about to enter the Fourth Layer of the Celestial Palace!"

——At this moment, the two had reached the deepest part of the Third Layer of the Celestial Palace, on an unremarkable Cloud Island amid the boundless sea of clouds.

When they first came here, Li Ye did not quite understand the situation, focusing only on doing business and gathering some Sunlight Spirit Water and Cloud Treasure.

But now he found the place rather... peculiar.

Surrounding them was a vast sea of clouds, likely formed by the condensation of heaven and sea—but here heaven was evident, where did the sea come from?

As he pondered this.

Su Ya had already walked to the seemingly two-person-high gateway, picking up a floating Jade Flute in front of him.

He touched the flute.

The test from the third to the fourth Celestial Layer was very special.

One had to gather Cloud Qi to create a new Cloud Island here, any kind of Cloud Island, but one must be left behind.

He brought the flute to his lips.

Gently blew.

"——"

Immediately, a gentle breeze swept through with the Cloud Qi, making his large Taoist Robe flutter, while countless scents of pills wafted with the wind, beginning to construct a new island in the sea of clouds.

The newly formed island wouldn’t be large, but it was filled with the vibrant colors and scents of pills, staining the clouds with them, gradually forming some unique Cloud Pills.

So this was clearly the power to form an "Immortal Island."

Li Ye was thoughtful.

These Nine Layers of the Celestial Palace, who knows how long they’ve existed; if each cultivator left behind a unique Immortal Cloud Island by gathering their Spiritual Power here, how many unique islands would remain?

Quite novel indeed.

So.

Could he imitate this method, and have the cultivators residing and seeking treasures in his territory leave such Immortal Islands?

Although this way of using their power might make some people "displeased."

But if it’s framed differently—like holding a grand competition, where only the winners could leave their names and Spiritual Power in the sea, to accompany the Immortal Island, it would be entirely different.

Cultivators, after all.

Sometimes face is more important than anything, ultimately he could present the awards himself, with his current status, such things would be easy to accomplish.

He might even gather some special cultivators, those divorced, those whose treasures were stolen and thrown off cliffs, those who speak to their rings and necklaces every day....

Thinking this, he reached out to take the Jade Flute handed over by Su Ya.

Without deliberately channeling any forces, he blew softly into the flute, and then——

"Whoosh!"

A wind, almost tempestuous, suddenly rose from the sea of clouds, not only tossing his Taoist Robe but also making his hair flutter in the light, creating a...

Entirely smooth as jade, seemingly very stable small island in the sea of clouds.

After its formation, the island did not fade into the sea; instead, it drifted closer, and as it approached, Li Ye and Su Ya noticed that there was actually a...

Silver-armored youth, about three people tall, very valiant, standing on the island.

He was looking their way.

Nodded towards Li Ye and said:

"Although there was a past connection, today is our first meeting—I’m the Spirit God of the Ninth Layer of the Celestial Palace, the one who gave you Xiguang Rice back then was me."

Upon hearing this, before Li Ye could react, Su Ya leaned in and whispered in Li Ye’s ear: "I heard this Spirit God gave you too hard a test at that time and was directly put in confinement by the Sect Leader, could it be he’s just been let out?"

Li Ye: "..."

My dear senior brother.

At least pass me a voice transmission, the man is still standing here.

But compared to this Spirit God, Li Ye naturally still leaned towards his senior brother, so he nodded and said: "I’ve heard a bit about it."

After speaking, he looked towards the Spirit God.

"What brings you here this time, senior?"

As of today, even the Spirit God of the Ninth Layer of the Celestial Palace was not an unattainable presence to him, he only needed to maintain basic respect.

"You are knowingly inquiring."

The Spirit God shook his head, a hint of expectation on his face: "I am here to take you to the Ninth Layer of the Celestial Palace, for with your abilities, spending time on the previous layers is but a waste.

It would be better to go directly to the Ninth Layer, should you complete the trial, my master, your ancestor, would likely personally descend to give you everything you need."

——Clearly, he was eager to see his master, that expectation was not hidden.

However, Li Ye was not in a hurry.

There was still a matter that had long puzzled him.

With this Spirit God’s presence, he should be able to find an answer.

"Senior."

"Shall we walk slowly? I’m very curious, is that Xiguang Village related to your master, my ancestor."

As soon as he said this, the Spirit God’s expression changed instantly.

He seemed troubled.

Thought for a long, long time.

Long enough for the daylight to fade, and a crescent moon to rise from the depths of the Heavenly Dome, its elegant moonlight shimmering over the trio. He glanced at the moon before finally gritting his teeth.

"That was my master’s... research of the Undying People’s bloodline."