The mountains below were of varying heights, undulating across the vast land. Carried by Jinhua, Loran Hill flew like a stream of light for a long time before landing in front of a towering mountain.

The soothing airflow lifted her dress slightly, and Loran Hill slowly landed on the ground, looking up at the high mountain path in front of her. The steps were winding, sometimes hidden in the clouds, sometimes appearing in the woods, rugged and long.

"This is where the mountain gate is." Jinhua pointed to the knife-cut mountain wall on the side. On the topaz and agate-like rock, there were a few large characters written in vigorous strokes, as high as dozens of stories. When people looked up, they felt their own insignificance.

'Scorching Sun Yellow Feather'

Jinhua took Luo Lanxier to the foot of the mountain gate, and talked as they walked.

"The front mountain of the sect here, and the area for nearly a hundred miles behind is the faction's territory. There is a barrier around it. You can enter and exit through this or other side gates."

"But the real core of the pie is not here." She turned around and looked at Loran Hill.

"Where is that?"

"It's in a secret cave realm. You can think of it as another small world. It's also the true core of our sect."

"This blessed land was formed along the dragon veins, which is not found in other continents." She had heard the girl say that she was from the Western Continent before, so she patiently explained.

"As for the Heaven-Intercepting Path, it means intercepting the secrets of heaven and seeking the truth of all things in the world. The West calls it magic, which is slightly different from our term, but the concept is not much different."

"They all believe in seeking true laws from the inheritance of knowledge and experience. It's just that some people don't understand and think there are many mystical things, and attribute them to gods, ghosts and visions." Jinhua slowly explained the sect's philosophy, and then she and Luo Lanxier walked up the stairs step by step.

"Through cognition, people gain understanding and open-mindedness, and gradually achieve harmony and unity between body and mind. This is the direction we pursue."

The plump, curvaceous senior sister walked ahead and paused. The sparse sunlight through the forest fell on her long, smooth hair. She turned back to Roland Hill and smiled, "Sorry, I feel like I'm being a bit preachy. These things are actually quite abstract, but I still want to talk to you. After all, reaching Sequence 5 and above has many advantages in resisting illusions. If you're aiming for Sequence 8."

"Well, I understand, Senior Sister Jinhua." Luo Lanxier nodded and asked.

"Have you ever been to the Western Continent before? I feel like the words and the way they speak are very different."

"You figured it out so quickly? I lived in Cangcui for a few years when I was a child because an aunt of mine married there." Jinhua lifted the hair by her ear and continued to tell the story.

"In fact, many people in the sect often travel between the East and West Continents. This is a tradition passed down from the founding of the sect. It is to communicate more with the outside world and avoid being complacent. If you enter the sect, you can also see some students from the Hinata Islands. Their clothing style is also different."

"It's just that in the past few years, due to the whirlpools and waves in the Endless Sea, the sea has been closed. If we want to open the sea again, I'm afraid it will take a few more years."

Then Jinhua took Loranhill through the stone paths and archways in the forest, introducing each building.

"This is the Common Goods Shop, where you can buy many small daily necessities. If you want to specify some rare goods, such as the brocade of the Dyeing Xia Division or the precious snacks of Luojing, you need to pay in advance. Then the disciples of the sect will bring them to you when they go out to purchase them."

Jinhua pointed to a stone memorial archway, hidden beneath the shade of tall pine trees. It was quite cool. Young people in yellow were walking in and out of shops, buying things. It wasn't as noisy as the outside world; there was a sense of tranquility. Cicadas could be heard chirping happily among the tall pines.

After that, the two continued forward, and Jinhua introduced several buildings, including a courtyard for sparring, an octagonal tower for stargazing, an alchemy room for refining pills, a high cliff forest for performing incarnations, and so on. Finally, the two stopped in front of a courtyard.

The alternating white and blue-gray bricks and stones created a rustic beauty. The courtyard door had two copper rings, and a peculiar groove on one side. Jinhua pulled a small copper fish from her bosom, pressed it into the groove, and injected magic power. A faint glow shone on the door, and with a soft click, it opened easily.

"This is your residence. You said you like quietness, so I found this place specially." Jinhua took Luo Lanxier into the courtyard.

Due to the tall pine trees surrounding it, only part of the sunlight shines into the courtyard. On both sides of the courtyard are a row of rooms with green tiles and white walls. In one corner there is a small pond paved with goose-warm stones, and in the other corner there is a two-story tower-shaped attic.

"The water in the pond is fresh water brought down from the mountain. It is very clear and can be used for daily use. The bedrooms are all in the attic, and the townhouses next to it can be used to store sundries or raise some exotic animals." Jinhua introduced them one by one.

"Since the time hasn't come yet, you are currently an outer disciple. Later, I will take you to register with Senior Uncle Lian Yin. He will give you a lot of things, including an identity badge. You can use this to enter and exit various places in the sect."

"Thank you, senior sister." Loran Hill nodded.

"You're welcome. You can visit the Xiangshu Pavilion more often. There are quite a few books there, and senior brothers often give lectures there. If you have enough points, you can even ask them some questions." Jinhua told Luo Lanxier some tips.

"What are points? Are they similar to the credits in the Western Continent?"

"Almost. After all, some seniors in the sect have borrowed management methods from Western colleges." Jinhua said with a smile.

"But there are several different ways to do this. Some of them earn points by reaching the sect's standards for certain skills, and others by completing various tasks assigned by the sect. It's like an incentive for everyone to learn more and practice more."

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