Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 1206 - 854: The Growth of the Empress Ye Linglong, Linglong Pavilion of the Chamber of Commerce

Having made up his mind, Jiang Fan utilized the Gate of the Void to reach the Ten Thousand Treasures Secret Realm and entered the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall.

"Master, have you already advanced to the ninth layer of Void Refining so quickly?"

The Artifact Spirit of the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall immediately detected Jiang Fan's presence.

It was highly curious about what this human cultivator had been occupied with after departing the Spirit Ruins Realm a century ago.

However, upon sensing Jiang Fan’s current cultivation level, it was utterly astonished.

For this human's cultivation speed was truly astonishingly rapid.

He was merely a Divinity Transformation Cultivator previously, yet he had subsequently broken through all the way to Void Refining.

And now, within a mere hundred years, he appeared to have ascended to the ninth layer of Void Refining, bringing him close to the Integration realm.

Typically, cultivators experience a deceleration in their cultivation speed as they reach higher tiers.

Yet, this individual's progress seemed to accelerate, which was quite alarming.

"Precisely, this time I intend to remain here and cultivate until I achieve Integration."

Jiang Fan perceived the dense concentration of spiritual qi within the Ten Thousand Treasures Spiritual Ruins and felt thoroughly content.

The cultivation environment in this locale was entirely adequate to support his advancement.

Furthermore, there were no other cultivators present within the Ten Thousand Treasures Spiritual Ruins.

Regardless of any significant disturbances, no one would be alerted.

"Understood, Master."

The Artifact Spirit of the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall expressed its strong anticipation.

It was also aware that its master had been relatively weak before, only at the Void Refinement Realm, insufficient to cause any ripples in the Spirit Ruins Realm.

However, reaching Integration would present an entirely different scenario.

Even within the vast Great Xuan Dynasty, such prowess would suffice to establish dominion and rule as a king.

Perhaps its master could also expedite the gathering of the remaining fragments of the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall, enabling its complete restoration.

Boom~~

Without further ado, Jiang Fan promptly entered a secluded chamber within the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall, commencing his enclosed cultivation.

...

Meanwhile, within the imperial capital of the Great Xuan Dynasty, in a specific sector.

This location served as the central headquarters for the Hidden Guards.

The organization known as the Hidden Guards operated as an intelligence and assassination agency directly under the purview of the Great Xuan Dynasty.

Their mandate involved overseeing all affairs across the Great Xuan Dynasty, maintaining control over any potentially destabilizing elements.

They even possessed the authority to act preemptively, tasked with eradicating all demonic threats.

It could be asserted that when officials throughout the Great Xuan Dynasty heard the name 'Hidden Guards,' they instinctively trembled.

Fearing that their transgressions might be uncovered, leading to calamitous ruin.

The commander of the Hidden Guards was none other than Lord Dongfang, a formidable cultivator at the late stage of Integration.

Nevertheless, a century prior, a significant number of Integration and Void Refining Cultivators within the Great Xuan Dynasty had fallen victim to demonic infiltration and replacement.

This resulted in the proliferation of demonic strongholds across various territories, rendering numerous regions desolate and corrupted.

Consequently, the influence and reputation of the Hidden Guards suffered considerably.

Given that the Human Emperor had bestowed such extensive authority and resources upon the Hidden Guards, their failure to anticipate these critical breaches led to substantial losses for the Great Xuan Dynasty.

This oversight prompted some officials to question the efficacy and necessity of the Hidden Guards.

As a result, the Hidden Guards' operational strength had substantially diminished compared to their zenith.

Consequently, their leader, Dongfang Kong, had been exceptionally diligent in recent times, resolutely determined to prevent any recurrence of such incidents.

Otherwise, the Great Xuan Dynasty itself might face utter annihilation by the demonic forces.

"Lord Dongfang, recently, the prevalence of demonic activities has markedly decreased."

"We have successfully identified numerous spies embedded within various states of the Great Xuan Dynasty, thereby significantly disrupting many of their schemes and operations."

"However, beyond these developments, a mysterious entity known as the Mixed Element Alliance appears to be steadily gaining influence."

A Hidden Guard member formally presented this intelligence.

Any occurrence within the Great Xuan Dynasty, no matter how minor the information, was mandated to be reported to Dongfang Kong.

Failure to do so constituted a grave offense of deceit, punishable without leniency within the ranks of the Hidden Guards.

"The Mixed Element Alliance? What is distinctive about this particular organization?"

Dongfang Kong inquired, his eyebrows slightly raised.

Indeed, the Great Xuan Dynasty was home to a multitude of enigmatic organizations.

Some operated with loose structures, while others maintained stringent organizational frameworks.

However, irrespective of their nature, as long as an organization posed no threat to the Great Xuan Dynasty, they remained unmolested.

"It appears this association is actively seeking out cultivators possessing unique talents within the Great Xuan Dynasty."

"Over the span of a century, the membership of this entity has seen exponential growth, and presently, their numbers may well exceed fifty thousand."

"Were that the extent of it, it would be insignificant; fifty thousand constitutes a mere fledgling organization."

"The crux of the matter is that Princess Ye Linglong is affiliated with the Mixed Element Alliance."

This Hidden Guard meticulously shared every detail he possessed regarding the Mixed Element Alliance.

Initially, he harbored no significant apprehension towards this relatively small collective. However, the revelation that it counts the Human Emperor's daughter, Ye Linglong, among its ranks, irrevocably alters the situation.

Any affair involving members of the royal lineage invariably escalates into a matter of paramount importance.

One can never be certain if a hidden manipulator orchestrates these events, utilizing the princes and princesses as pawns in a scheme against the Great Xuan Dynasty's ruling family.

Consequently, it becomes imperative for the Hidden Guards to conduct a comprehensive investigation into this enigmatic organization.

"The renowned Princess Ye Linglong, you say?"

"In a mere century, she has achieved Nascent Soul Perfection, standing on the precipice of Divinity Transformation."

"Furthermore, her mentor is the esteemed Daoist Mo Mei."

"Given sufficient time, she is destined to ascend as a Peerless Sword Immortal within the royal family."

"Yet, she chooses to join such a modest organization? What could be the reason?"

"Is it conceivable that this very organization was established by her?"