Cultivation is just so scientific!

Li Shiming had not expected such an opportunity, but he still had concerns. He knew that Beishu was embroiled in conflict, with even Nascent Souls joining the fray, making the intensity of the battle far beyond his imagination.

"Uncle Yin, what kind of sect is the Thousand Illusion Sect?" Li Shiming asked.

Elder Yin smiled, pleased that Li Shiming did not accept unconditionally. To make further progress in the Cultivation World, careful consideration was needed to make the right choices.

"The Thousand Illusion Sect is a major sect with a Nascent Soul Ancestor, ranked quite highly in Beishu. As for the chaos in Beishu, I have made inquiries. It's only in the Ten Thousand Great Mountains area that the discord has occurred. The Senluo Sect would not dare to extend the battle line beyond the area of Ten Thousand Great Mountains!" Elder Yin patiently replied.

"Thank you, Uncle Yin!" Li Shiming made his decision, finding it acceptable to join the Thousand Illusion Sect.

This way, he need not part with Yin Shilan and could enjoy the conveniences of a large sect.

"Don't thank me yet. I will take you to meet Lan'er's teacher right away. It's up to her to decide if you qualify for admission!" Elder Yin gestured.

Elder Yin stood up, and taking Li Shiming, left Eagle Beak Island and flew toward the Nine Peaks.

Li Shiming, led by Elder Yin, landed directly outside a cave abode atop one of the Nine Peaks.

Elder Yin released a burst of light onto the cave's formation. After a moment, the cave formation opened.

"Mr. Yin, please come in!" a pleasant female voice called, resonating in Li Shiming's ears.

Elder Yin nodded at Li Shiming, motioning for him to follow, then they entered the cave.

As Li Shiming walked into the cave, his first sensation was the extremely dense spiritual energy; it was so rich that it seemed spiritual energy entered his body with every breath through his pores.

The concentration of spiritual energy here was beyond his ability to describe. Perhaps here, without even practicing, just by sleeping every day, one could advance from the early stages of Qi Refining to the peak of Qi Refining.

In the living room of the cave abode, a charming woman in her thirties was smiling as she greeted Elder Yin.

"Mr. Luo, I have brought Li Shiming here. Please have a look!" Elder Yin's posture was very low. Although both were Golden Core cultivators, clearly the female Golden Core cultivator with the surname Luo, her sect backing, and her status as an Array Master, commanded Elder Yin's respect.

Not to mention, Elder Yin's daughter would rely on this female Golden Core cultivator for care in the future. For Elder Yin, a father lowering his stance was not a matter of disgrace.

"Shiming, come here and greet her!" he turned to remind Li Shiming.

"Li Shiming pays his respects to Senior Luo!" Li Shiming bowed deeply.

Master Luo turned her gaze to Li Shiming. After he looked up following his bow, their eyes met. Master Luo then activated the Array Formation Starlight Sea.

Li Shiming felt Master Luo's Array Formation Starlight Sea, which resembled an expansive landscape, much like a painting of mountains and rivers.

Master Luo's Array Formation Starlight Sea was alive; the painted mountains had trees swaying in the mountain breeze; the waters housed fish that moved subtly with the ripples.

All of it was so real, as if they were in a genuine world of mountains and rivers.

"This is the Master's Array Formation Starlight Sea!" Li Shiming marveled internally.

Every mountain and water feature in the Array Formation Starlight Sea was formed by countless specks of starlight. Master Luo's mastery of formation knowledge could be described as vast.

Even more formidable was how these starlights melded into real mountains and waters, abiding by some natural law of heaven and earth.

Master Luo activated the Array Formation Starlight Sea to observe Li Shiming's Array Formation Starlight Sea.

Her agreement to examine Li Shiming's case was not solely at Elder Yin's request, but also at the earnest request of her disciple, Yin Shilan, which persuaded her to agree.

Even though she was an Array Master at the Thousand Illusion Sect, the admission slots she held were limited.

Large sects have stood in the Cultivation World for countless years because of their strict management systems.

Perhaps Elder Yin was very concerned about Li Shiming mastering the Sword Intent during the Qi Refinement Realm, but as an Array Master, Master Luo did not care about the Sword Intent at all—what she most cared about was the mastery level of formations.

It was known that Yin Shilan had said many good things about Li Shiming in front of her, which had aroused a bit of curiosity in her heart.

Yin Shilan had astonishing talent, a Heavenly Spirit Root, and a rare gift for formations. Even though Yin Shilan was a member of the Sky Sea Sect, she still took Yin Shilan as a disciple.

Taking advantage of this opportunity brought about by the invasion of Beishu Mingxin Sect, Master Luo could bring Yin Shilan back to the Thousand Illusion Sect and formally take him as a direct disciple.

Master Luo's Array Formation Starlight Sea triggered Li Shiming's Array Formation Starlight Sea.

This allowed her to observe Li Shiming's Array Formation Starlight Sea; she found it strange as she could not recognize what it was.

But she sensed that its potential was enormous, surpassing her Landscape Array Formation Starlight Sea to some extent.

This is the limitation of differing worldviews; even as a Golden Core cultivator, her understanding of the world was confined to what she could see.

Perhaps in her understanding, the creation of a scenic world by the Array Formation Starlight Sea was her ultimate comprehension of the universe.

But Li Shiming was different; from his past life's research on the universe, he understood the operational patterns of the cosmos, which represented his greatest understanding of the universe, so his Array Formation Starlight Sea naturally transitioned in that direction.

"You've become a high-level Array Master!" Master Luo said, somewhat surprised.

This was not questioning Li Shiming, but a statement of certainty.

Although Li Shiming's Array Formation Starlight Sea was peculiar, it had essentially reached the level of a high-level Array Master.

Master Luo re-evaluated Li Shiming, a hint of regret showing in her eyes.

Li Shiming's talents were simply too poor; three spirit root seeds were just ordinary, making his chances of breaking through to the Golden Core Stage very low.
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Even if Li Shiming's talent for formations was excellent, reaching the Foundation Establishment would just grant him a lifespan of two hundred years.

"Li Shiming, your talent for formations is impressive. This is the entry token of the Thousand Illusion Sect; with this token, you can enter and become an official disciple!" Master Luo took out a jade token with a special insignia and handed it to Li Shiming.

Elder Yin showed a look of happiness on the side, considering it a perfect outcome that Li Shiming could join the Thousand Illusion Sect.

Otherwise, Yin Shilan would never have agreed to leave; if Yin Shilan did not leave with Master Luo now, he would be truly worried about her future safety.

"Alright, take the token and go out!" Master Luo waved her hand and spoke.

"Thank you, Senior Luo!" Li Shiming bowed in gratitude and then left the cave dwelling.

"Mr. Luo, when will you return to the sect?" Elder Yin signaled Li Shiming to wait outside and spoke up to ask Master Luo.

"In the next few days. Lan'er is too stubborn!" Master Luo mentioned Yin Shilan with a mix of helplessness and doting.

If it weren't for Yin Shilan's stubbornness, constantly thinking of Li Shiming, she would have taken Yin Shilan and left already.

"Then how will Li Shiming travel to Beishu?" Hearing that Master Luo did not mention Li Shiming, Elder Yin inquired again.

"If he can't even manage this little task, what right does he have to join the Thousand Illusion Sect?" Master Luo showed no intention of taking Li Shiming with her.

She wouldn't allow Li Shiming to leave with Yin Shilan, as she was taking Yin Shilan as a direct disciple, whose primary task for a long time would be learning.

Though she had agreed to Li Shiming joining the Thousand Illusion Sect, if Li Shiming could join a bit later, it would give Yin Shilan more quiet time to study.

Elder Yin didn't say anything further, realizing Master Luo's determination; Li Shiming's journey to Beishu would still be feasible, albeit very troublesome.

The most difficult qualification for joining the sect was already met; any additional troubles were tolerable.