The man in gray clothes was not particularly handsome, but he had a truly transcendent aura. In fact, he was a reincarnated immortal who had already grasped a complete "way" early on. Generally, memories of past lives would awaken and have some influence on one's temperament, making him stand out from the crowd.

  "Brother Bei Ming." Cang Jiang Zhenru smiled as he looked at Ji Ning, "I've long heard of your great name, but I've always been traveling outside and never had the chance to meet you. This time, I just returned and heard that you repelled Snow Feather Daoist... it's truly remarkable, truly remarkable! Among the three generations of disciples in my Black and White Academy who discuss cultivation, only Yu Wei Shifu can compare with you."

  "I'm no match for Master Ji Ning." Yu Wei said repeatedly.

  "Humility aside, Junior Sister, you had already mastered the complete 'Frost Path' three years ago. Compared to you two, Thousand Evil and I are truly ashamed." said Cang Jiang Zhen Ru.

  "Yu Wei Shijie, you've grasped a complete Dao so quickly, now only Ji Ning Shixiong can compare with you." Beside him, Xue Ying Shixiong also smiled.

  Ji Ning was shocked.

  It sounds like... Yu Wei Shifu has grasped a complete Tao, and there should be many who are aware of it. At least two Shifus, Cangjiang and Xueying, know about it.

  Awesome! This Yu Wei Shifu is actually not that old, probably only about ten years older than me! Yet she has already grasped a complete Dao, and it's even the 'Frosty Ice Dao'. To think that back then, Yu Wei Shifu used flame magic to defeat me in the Theory Hall battle.

  "Isn't Shizhi the Huohong Immortal? Isn't she more skilled in ice?" Ji Ning asked in surprise.

  "Both ice and fire are proficient." Cangjiang Zhen sighed, "Although they are all reincarnated immortals, there are still differences. Some are just ordinary earth immortals or wandering immortals, while others may have cultivated for tens of thousands of years... Yu Wei's previous life must have been an extraordinary wandering immortal."

  Yu Wei helplessly said: "This time is to congratulate Ji Ning Shidi, why always mention me, Ji Ning Shidi, we came to your place... just chit-chatting in mid-air? Not even a cup of wine?"

  "Yes, of course." Ji Ning immediately led the way.

  A vast and majestic group of Black and White Academy disciples chatted and laughed with each other as they arrived at Ming Xin Island. Autumn Leaves had already arranged for the servants to prepare, so many Black and White Academy disciples couldn't be kept waiting.

  A group of fellow students arrived, and after staying for two days, some of them left ahead of time.

  Muzi Shuo's younger brother, Yu Wei's older sister, Cangjiang's older brother and Beishan Baimei are all temporarily staying here for a few more days.

  A sunny day with clear skies everywhere.

  Ji Ning and his group were on a large boat in the middle of the Winged Snake Lake, scattered about and sitting down, drinking celestial wine and eating spiritual fruit.

  "Yu Wei, junior sister." Cangjiang Zhenru sat across from her and opened his mouth, "There are still three years until the Xianyuan Conference, how do you plan to spend these three years?"

  "Whatever." The black-clothed girl, Yu Wei, sat there, looking around, "Wander wherever, do whatever you want, and when the time comes, head directly to the Great Xia Kingdom's capital."

  "Well then, let's congratulate Fire Rainbow Fairy in advance for her name spreading far and wide." Beishan Baimei also said with a smile.

  "Wait a minute, what are you talking about? What's this 'Fate Conference' and 'Great Xia Imperial City'? And what's with the name 'Ming Chuan Xiao'? Brother... do you know what they're talking about?"

  Ji Ning also looked puzzled and shook his head: "What are you all talking about? I've never heard of it?"

  "This Immortal Fate Conference is a grand gathering decreed by the founding emperor of our Great Xia Dynasty. All cultivators below the level of Yuan Shen can attend, and it's truly a battle for the most exceptional talents. Our Great Xia Dynasty rules over this vast world, with 3,600 counties under its jurisdiction, as well as numerous overseas territories... I wonder how many extraordinary talents, demonic prodigies, and reincarnated immortals will participate in this grand gathering."

  "A war of young geniuses?" Ji Ning exclaimed in surprise.

  "It's true, the so-called Immortal Fate Assembly is actually a battle of prodigies." Beishan Baimei sighed, "Because it must be below the Yuan Shen... So most participants are usually Wanxiang Yuanshan, one by one Wanxiang Yuanshan true entrance to participate in the war, from various counties and cities, overseas... Just thinking about it makes me shiver, generally those who dare to participate in the war can at least compare with the Yuan Shen Dao entry!"

  Ji Ning's face turned serious.

  He understood.

  If it's really a gathering of geniuses from all over the world, then you should know that just one Heibai Academy in Anping County has produced several top-notch talents like Yiren, Huosheng, Cangjiang Yiren, and Yuwei. There are also other sects, schools, and large clans within Anping County that will cultivate some exceptional geniuses as well.

  There are dozens in one county alone.

  The Great Xia Dynasty had 3,600 counties and also territories overseas!

  That is to say, if only Huasheng and Cangjiang Zhenru are of this level, the entire Daxia Dynasty may exceed 100,000!

  "You don't have the strength, going to war is suicidal." Bei Shan Bai Wei said, "You didn't know because your previous strength wasn't enough, and Hei Bai Academy didn't notify you. After all, it was just recently that you repelled Xue Yu Dao's invasion."

  Ji Ning nodded.

  "Are you going?" Beishan Baimei looked at Ji Ning.

  "No rush," said Ji Ning.

  "I also think it's not necessary for you to go now, after all, you've only cultivated for thirty years, which is too short." Beishan Baimei said, "You can stay in the Wanxiang realm and cultivate for another three hundred years, until the next Xianyuan Conference. You can go then... I believe you will definitely make a name for yourself. I know some geniuses who are so talented that they can even endure for three hundred years before going, and have even comprehended several complete Dao paths!"

  Ji Ning secretly cursed in his heart.

  Enlightened to several complete Tao?

  "Such a profound realization, why not ascend to the Yuanshen realm or become an earthly immortal? Why remain stuck at the Wanxiang stage?" Ji Ning asked.

  Mu Zishuo also chimed in, "Right? It's been so long since we've had a gathering like this. The Immortal Fate Conference really has a lot of drawing power."

  "You don't know." The nearby Cangjiang Zhen said.

  Bei Shan Bai Wei and Yu Wei also looked at Ji Ning, who continued to say: "In this Immortal Fate Conference, the top three will each receive a Heavenly Rank treasure."

  "Xianjie Fa Bao?" shouted Mu Zishuo.

  "It's not that attractive, is it?" Ji Ning furrowed her brow. Someone who could comprehend several complete 'Dao' in just three hundred years was absolutely a true prodigy of the demonic level. Once this kind of person became an immortal, getting their hands on a single Immortal-grade artifact wouldn't be difficult at all.

  "This is just the beginning." The black-clothed girl, Yu Wei, spoke up. "Participating in the Xianyuan Conference is an opportunity to take a step into the limelight, truly making the entire Daxia Dynasty notice you. If you can rank among the top ten, some of the major clans will even send you tens of thousands of yuanli or more as a token of goodwill. One major clan may not be much, but a group of powers adding up... just the yuanli alone would make your hands soft."

  "These are secondary."

  "It's crucial to have 'Xian Yuan'." The black-clothed girl looked at Ji Ning, "If one ranks in the top ten at the Xian Yuan Conference, they may be able to become a disciple of some truly powerful beings. Once under those powerful beings, the possibility of becoming an immortal is much higher."

  "Great expert?" Ji Ning asked in a row, "Which great expert?"

  Cangjiang suddenly spoke in a low voice, "Perhaps it is the top existence hidden in this vast world, or perhaps it is a powerful existence outside of this vast world. In short, it must be beyond the realm of mortal immortals! I'll tell you two something else... More than 80% of the known existences that have become immortal, first appeared at the Immortal Fate Conference and were taken in as disciples by powerful beings."

  "This is an opportunity for you to show off, a chance for some of the top-notch beings in the Three Realms to see your talents. " Qingjiang Zhenru looked at Ji Ning and Muzi Shuo, "Understood? Some geniuses have been suppressed in the Wanxiang realm for three hundred years, just waiting for this Immortal Conference to shine."

  Yu Wei also sighed: "What are we, these reincarnated immortals? Earthly immortals and wandering immortals, our roots don't amount to anything. Only when we become heavenly immortals can we truly be carefree and unrestrained! But becoming a heavenly immortal is so difficult! In the entire history of the Black and White Academy, only one person has achieved it. And this Immortal Fate Conference... is truly a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity', naturally we must seize it."

  Ji Ning and Mu Zizhou completely understood.

  It's hard to become an immortal!

  If there is a powerful being in the Three Realms to guide you, it would be much easier. For example, if San Shou Dao personally guides you, your cultivation path will naturally become much faster.

  The Immortal Fate Conference... is just an opportunity for some beings in the Three Realms to observe themselves.

  "Beyond the Yu Xian?" Mu Zixiao couldn't help but ask, "I only know that Yu Xian is a carefree and self-sufficient immortal who has jumped out of the Three Realms. What's above the Yu Xian?"

  Yu Wei and Cang Jiang exchanged a glance.

  Yu Wei slowly said: "True Immortal! Pure Yang True Immortal!"

  "True Immortal?" Mu Zixiao muttered to himself.

  "Wu Chu Dao, a complete Tao is the precursor to becoming an immortal. Wu Da Dao, a complete Great Tao is the precursor to becoming a true immortal."

  Muzi nodded slightly.

  Ji Ning also nodded.

  They both knew what the Great Way was, Ji Ning's Sword Way was one of the Great Ways, and Mu Zixiao's Puppet Way was also one of the Great Ways. However, to completely control the Puppet Way was actually rarer and more difficult than the Sword Way. It was only said that a certain immortal was skilled in making puppets, but there were no records of anyone who truly dared to say they had completely mastered the Puppet Way.

  "It's just the beginning. It's not like understanding one great Dao will necessarily make you a pure Yang True Immortal." Yu Wei sighed, "Just like those who understand three to five complete Daos, they still fail in their tribulation and become scattered immortals. Even if you understand the Great Dao, it's not certain that you'll become a True Immortal after experiencing the difficulties of the tribulation."

  "You two understand, don't you? The existence that surpasses the Xianxian is how formidable? Any one of them in the entire three realms is unmatched. Even if they are selected for the Xianyuan Conference, they are generally just a nominal disciple. But let's not say being a nominal disciple, even going to be a gatekeeper for such a great master is more honorable than being a prince of the Daxia royal family."

  Ji Ning and Mu Zixiao both nodded in agreement.

  That existence is already the great power of the three realms.

  Ji Ning suddenly thought of Shui Fu's entry into the Three Lifetimes Dao... That was a primordial divine demon, born with knowledge at the birth of chaos, directly grasping a great dao. Later, he even enlightened many great daos and created the "Star Plucking Hand" that could rank in the top ten among countless divine abilities since Pangu's creation.

  "Master said that I have become a young immortal and can be considered his disciple, but I don't know how Master's strength compares to the True Immortal." Ji Ning thought to himself.