Since the key to seeking immortals lies with Ji Xingyao, Lu Yan naturally did not hide anymore and straightforwardly said:
"I've been targeted by a special entity, and I would like to ask an immortal to help me dispel the hidden danger of being locked."
Upon hearing Lu Yan's words, Ji Xingyao shook her head and said:
"The immortals of our Cyan Simurgh Sect have not appeared in thousands of years.
According to the ancient sect rules, new True Disciples of Cyan Simurgh Sect should go to the Ancestral Hall to pay respects to the immortals. If there is an outstanding True Disciple, it might lead to an immortal's descent, at which point a request can be made.
I have also set foot in the Ancestral Hall but have never seen an immortal. For thousands of years, no one in Cyan Simurgh Sect has been able to see an immortal."
Lu Yan's disappointment was apparent from his expression.
Originally, he had pinned his hopes on resolving the hidden danger on Cyan Simurgh Sect, but if the sect could not even track the whereabouts of the immortals, how could they help him?
Seeing this, Ji Xingyao couldn't help but speak:
"Does Junior Brother Lu have to rely on an immortal for help?
I have successfully ascended to the Golden Core Realm, achieving a third-grade Golden Core. According to sect rules, I can request a True Decree from the sect.
At that time, I can use the True Decree to exchange for the assistance of the Divinity Transformation Daoist Monarch in the sect, which might help solve Junior Brother Lu's troubles."
But Lu Yan just shook his head.
"I appreciate Senior Sister Ji's kindness, but the troubles I'm dealing with are too complicated and can only be resolved by an immortal."
The Divinity Transformation Daoist Monarch's power is indeed formidable, even possibly surpassing some lower-level versions of This World's Only One.
Yet having merely realm strength without possessing the position of This World's Only One means it's absolutely impossible to solve the hidden dangers left by the everlasting version.
Although he felt a bit disappointed, at least from Ji Xingyao's words, Lu Yan confirmed the existence of immortals within the top ten orthodox sects, which also counted as some gain.
Ji Xingyao hesitated as if wanting to speak, but the troubles plaguing Lu Yan were something even the Divinity Transformation Daoist Monarch could not resolve; what could she possibly do to help him?
After contemplating, Ji Xingyao's gaze suddenly swept over the Magic Robe in Lu Yan's hands, which was tainted with Muddy Spiritual Qi, and a thought flashed in her mind.
"Junior Brother Lu, wait a moment. I might have something that could help you."
After leaving these words, Ji Xingyao transformed into a flash of light and flew into the Cave Mansion.
After a while, Ji Xingyao returned holding a jade box and flew to Lu Yan's presence. Orıginal content can be found at 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡✶𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚✶𝙣𝙚𝙩
As soon as Ji Xingyao approached, Lu Yan sensed a filthy, decaying aura emanating from the jade box, almost akin to the source of Muddy Spiritual Qi.
Beyond that, Lu Yan even felt a faint sense of familiarity from this jade box.
As his mind raced, Lu Yan suddenly realized where the familiarity sprang from.
The contents within the long box were quite similar to the Immortal Spiritual Light formed after a supreme will was shattered.
It's not similar in a material sense but in position and conceptual level.
Ji Xingyao opened the jade box, revealing a fragment resembling a withered tree finger before Lu Yan's eyes.
"I found this item deep within the Muddy Technique Forbidden Land. That forbidden zone has buried countless strong beings, most of whom have turned to dust under the erosion of Muddy Spiritual Qi, but only this finger remains preserved.
I was profoundly affected by Muddy Spiritual Qi at the time, so I took this finger, hoping to find a way to eradicate Muddy Spiritual Qi through it.
Yet, neither the Alchemy Master nor the Medical Saint could discern the origin of this finger, let alone find a way to eradicate Muddy Spiritual Qi."
Lu Yan's eyes were fixed hard on the finger resembling a withered tree. If his speculation was correct, this finger might very well come from someone attempting to invade the version of This World's Only One, whose position is as high as a supreme will.
For Cultivators of the Xianxia version, this finger emitted a continuous flow of Muddy Spiritual Qi that eroded magical power, making it undoubtedly dangerous.
But for Lu Yan, who had encountered This World's Only One multiple times, this finger was undoubtedly a rare treasure; even though vitality and immortal characteristics have been worn away, the essence of This World's Only One still remains.
If he could utilize it, it might accelerate the incubation of the giant black egg within Soul Continent.
Ji Xingyao closed the jade box and handed the finger to Lu Yan.
"I suspect this item might be related to an immortal, but those who survive deep within the Muddy Technique Forbidden Land are extremely rare, and I cannot verify its authenticity."
Lu Yan reached out to take the jade box, suppressing his excitement, and somewhat puzzled, asked Ji Xingyao:
"Why does Senior Sister Ji believe this finger is related to an immortal?"
Ji Xingyao was shocked and said:
"You don't know? The most widespread legend of immortals in the Cultivation Realm is that seven hundred years ago, the Taiyi Immortal extinguished foreign evil spirits with a single sword, which led to the creation of the Muddy Technique Forbidden Land.
That Taiyi Immortal is the only confirmed existing True Immortal in the Cultivation Realm!"