Chapter 2416

Chapter 2416: Ascension to the Heavenly Clouds

Zhu Yanyi laughed upon hearing the news. "That is wonderful. I will have much less work to do. Senior Brother Tianyun is skilled in alchemy, and Senior Brother Sikong is excellent at growing herbs. With them sharing the burden, I will be much more relaxed. They also have knowledge of medicine, so having them teach basic courses is no problem."

She had already planned this when she learned that Ouyang Tianyun and Sikong Xuran were ascending. Once they arrived, she intended to put them to good use.

Yan Aohan saw Zhu Yanyi’s high spirits and felt relieved. Because she was pregnant, Zhu Yanyi could not cultivate. She relied on instinct to absorb the spiritual energy her body needed. As the child grew, the baby would require more and more energy. Now was the perfect time for her to rest and nourish herself.

Even if Ouyang Tianyun and the others had not come up, Yan Aohan had considered finding assistants for her. Now that they were ascending, Zhu Yanyi’s staffing issue was solved.

Ten days later, Zhu Yanyi arrived at the Ascension Platform. This was the very place where Ouyang Tianyun would soon appear.

Each person had a different Ascension Platform. There were eight platforms in the Immortal Realm. Originally, the assignment was random. However, with the Immortal Emperor’s intervention, the platform for this person was fixed.

Ouyang Tianyun was the disciple and adopted son of Ouyang Mingyue. He understood the affairs of the Immortal Realm well. He ascended quickly because he knew that to find his sister, he had to become an immortal first.

Since he knew there was nothing left for him below, Ouyang Tianyun cultivated diligently. Finally, he returned to the Immortal Realm.

Ouyang Tianyun had been safe below because the Immortal Emperor had sealed his previous cultivation. Once he reached the level required for ascension, the seal would break upon rising. As soon as he stepped onto the platform, his cultivation jumped directly to the Immortal King stage. His progress was faster than flying.

Zhu Yanyi watched, speechless. "So this is the Immortal Emperor’s adopted son. Her cultivation recovers instantly."

Once her cultivation stabilized, Ouyang Tianyun opened her eyes. Seeing Zhu Yanyi rolling her eyes, she was slightly stunned. "Junior Sister Yanyi."

"Senior Brother Ouyang, long time no see. Welcome back." It was indeed a return, as he was the Immortal Emperor’s adopted son. Ascending meant returning home.

"Thank you," Ouyang Tianyun said with a smile. Then he asked, "Why are you here?"

"I told the Immortal Emperor that I need you to help me in my sect," Zhu Yanyi said directly, hiding nothing. I am here to take you to work for me, she implied, though she did not say it outright.

"Your sect?" Ouyang Tianyun was surprised. His junior sister seemed quite impressive, having founded a sect in the Immortal Realm.

Zhu Yanyi nodded. "My sect. It was established only a year ago. It is called the Azure Sovereign Sect. Come, I will take you there. You will know everything when you arrive."

Before Ouyang Tianyun could fully understand, Zhu Yanyi pulled her to her no-man’s-land.

"Isn’t this the no-man’s-land?" Ouyang Tianyun asked.

"Yes. I asked your adoptive father for the land deed," Zhu Yanyi said matter-of-factly.

Ouyang Tianyun was stunned. He felt he did not understand many things. Then he remembered something. "Wait. I have returned, but I have not yet seen my adoptive father."

"You can see her anytime in the Immortal Realm. Go to my sect first. After the matters are settled, you can go see her," Zhu Yanyi said with a grin.

Ouyang Tianyun was speechless. "Junior Sister Yanyi, are you plotting against me?"

"I am so cute and gentle. How could I plot against you? I am just asking for your help. Besides, we studied at the same school in the lower realm. Most importantly, we both cultivated alchemy. Now that you are here, helping your fellow sect members is your duty," Zhu Yanyi said. Her words left Ouyang Tianyun unable to refute her.

"So?" Ouyang Tianyun looked at her, amused and exasperated.

Zhu Yanyi grinned. "So, it is very simple. Once you join the Azure Sovereign Sect and settle things, you can go see the Immortal Emperor."

Ouyang Tianyun was not used to Zhu Yanyi’s behavior. "When did your personality become so domineering?"

"Probably because my husband spoils me," Zhu Yanyi said. Pregnant women’s moods change easily, and hers changed even more. However, she did not mention her pregnancy, blaming Yan Aohan instead.

Ouyang Tianyun rolled his eyes at the sky. "Does Lord Yan know you are like this?" Especially that you love blaming him.

"How could my husband not know what kind of person I am? She has watched me grow up since childhood. She knows my personality best," Zhu Yanyi said with a smile. Then she turned to Ouyang Tianyun. "Come in."

Zhu Yanyi led Ouyang Tianyun to the Suiyuan Pharmacy. "This is our temporary base, my Suiyuan Pharmacy."

Zhuge Hongwen happened to be there. Zhu Yanyi said, "Strategist Zhuge, this is a senior brother of mine who just ascended. She will be a member of the Azure Sovereign Sect from now on. Where is the sect token? Let her join."

Zhuge Hongwen was used to Zhu Yanyi’s casual nature. However, she knew that anyone she brought would be trustworthy. She took out the sect token. Ouyang Tianyun reluctantly dripped blood to join the sect. Then she said, "I feel you did this on purpose."

"Whether it was on purpose or not, you are on my boat now. You cannot get off for a while. So, we will discuss matters together. Currently, except for the Vice Sect Leader and Strategist positions, other members are temporarily called Elders. We will establish halls and assign tasks only after the sect is fully built. However, you have a task now," Zhu Yanyi said with a smile.

Ouyang Tianyun realized she had boarded a pirate ship. Finally, she asked, "What is the task?" Since she was here, she might as well stay. Besides, she wanted to see what Zhu Yanyi planned to do.

"Teach the students here the basics of medicine, herbs, and alchemy. This way, we can select those with true talent in these fields," Zhu Yanyi said, throwing the task at her.

Ouyang Tianyun understood that he could not go to the Immortal Palace first. "Fine. I understand."

"Hongwen, Senior Brother Ouyang has a solid foundation in medicine, herbs, and alchemy. She is an excellent alchemist herself. Arrange the courses for her to teach," Zhu Yanyi instructed seriously.