Upon arriving, Li Yunjing maintained a humble demeanor.
"Hmm! Let us mutually look out for each other! I greatly admire you, Brother Li."
Seeing Li Yunjing wasn’t as arrogant as he had anticipated, Shen Yuehua felt a favorable impression and his attitude became much kinder.
Under Shen Yuehua’s guidance, Li Yunjing followed him step by step, ascending the bluestone steps of the mountain.
"Brother Li, you must be careful not to leave these bluestone steps; otherwise, you will activate some mountain restrictions. Even if the restrictions don’t attack, we mountain patrol disciples will be notified and will have to come and investigate, which is very troublesome."
Shen Yuehua explained as they walked.
Li Yunjing surveyed the beautiful scenery of the mountain and realized that the entire Seven Stars Peak was guarded by various restrictions.
It seemed Seven Stars Peak was truly a dragon’s lair and a tiger’s den.
"Oh! Brother Shen, isn’t this tiring? If animals in the mountain wander around, wouldn’t it cause unnecessary trouble for you?"
Li Yunjing asked curiously.
"There’s no choice! It’s our job to ensure the mountain remains safe!"
After a pause, Shen Yuehua added, "Don’t underestimate our Seven Stars Peak. It’s the foremost peak in the northern mountains, not much less significant than the Brocade Peak where you previously stayed! It’s far more important than the peaks where general True Disciples reside."
Shen Yuehua’s words were profound yet vague, as Li Yunjing was not yet considered one of their own.
Seven Stars Peak had its own system and rules!
Li Yunjing nodded. Shen Yuehua’s meaning was akin to that of the Vice Hall Master of the Council Hall; it seemed Seven Stars Peak was indeed extraordinary and held a unique status.
As they walked and talked, upon reaching the mountaintop, Li Yunjing expressed his thanks and exchanged contact details with Shen Yuehua, arranging to meet again later.
Shen Yuehua naturally didn’t refuse. Throughout the journey, his impression of Li Yunjing had greatly improved; capable yet not arrogant, he was a friend worth accepting.
At this point, Shen Yuehua seemed restricted and couldn’t enter further, thus he let Li Yunjing proceed alone to Seven Star Palace ahead.
Over there, someone would naturally be responsible for Li Yunjing’s next steps.
Li Yunjing expressed his thanks again before walking forward.
After three more miles, he arrived in front of Seven Star Palace.
There, Li Yunjing was utterly shocked.
The grandeur of Seven Star Palace far exceeded that of the Scripture Pavilion, Mad Extreme Peak, and Rising Sun Peak.
It was in a class of its own, overshadowing many Immortal Palace Divine Halls.
The entire Seven Star Palace was enveloped in starlight, subtly connected to the stars in the sky.
Seven Star Palace stood atop the mountain peak, with a faint halo reaching the heavens, shrouded in mist, its size unimaginable!
In its half-hidden state, even as Li Yunjing reached the entrance, he couldn’t grasp the full appearance of Seven Star Palace.
He could only see a small portion of its exterior wall!
The exterior wall was enormously tall, a whole thirty-three zhang, resembling a city wall!
The palace gate itself was three zhang high with numerous runes engraved on it, emitting a mysterious seven-colored glow.
Both the gate and walls were made of the same material, a hard Jade Spirit Stone, forged together.
Each brick and stone was supremely sacred, pure, and brimming with spiritual energy.
Peering through the palace gate, countless halls stood inside; various structures orderly arranged, and the street was paved with white jade.
"Who are you? Spying here? State your name and show your token!"
At that moment, a loud yell rang out, a patrol team of disciples emerged from the gate, about ten people, all dressed in blue robes, Inner Sect Disciples, each with powerful mana!
The leader was dressed in black robes, his terrifying strength resonating oppressively, making Li Yunjing somewhat fearful!
These people scanned Li Yunjing with scrutinizing eyes.
If Li Yunjing showed any sign of discrepancy, they would immediately apprehend him!
Clearly, the level of defense here surpassed that of the mountainside by far.
"Disciple Li Yunjing, greeting the elder and fellow disciples, here is my token and Elder Liu’s decree!"
Li Yunjing was startled; wasn’t this too exaggerated?
The Scripture Pavilion was never this strict!
Seven Stars Peak was this harsh?
Under Li Yunjing’s shocked gaze, the leading Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator sharply scrutinized him before taking Li Yunjing’s identity token and decree.
Meanwhile, the dozen Inner Sect disciples formed a semi-circle, faintly surrounding Li Yunjing without needing orders.
"Is this a show of force? And the Seven Star Palace patrol team is led by Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators?"
Li Yunjing was speechless, feeling an unsettling fear rising in his mind.
This kind of scene was a first for him, and being scrutinized was truly uncomfortable.
"Hmm! He’s one of us! You’re the new Seven Stars Peak disciple!"
After examining Li Yunjing’s identity token and Elder Liu’s decree, the Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator’s stern expression softened slightly.
Of course, only a little!
Temporarily, Li Yunjing wasn’t fully considered their own.
As long as he remained an outsider for a minute, there would be no courtesy extended!
"Elder Liu instructed me to find Steward Xu Wuyi. Elder, could you guide me?"
Li Yunjing retrieved his identity token and decree, exhaled deeply before inquiring.
He realized that wandering around the Seven Star Palace was unwise; he needed someone to lead him, so he directly asked this time.
Li Yunjing’s attitude eased the tension among the others, showing he knew the proper conduct.
"Hong Shan! Qin Ping! You two guide Li Yunjing to Steward Xu!"
The Foundation Establishment Realm patrol leader instructed.