“You have worked hard, Senior Heaven Mandate.” Lu Yang returned the jet-black ancient ring to the Moon Laurel Immortal Palace.

The Heaven Mandate Immortal looked at Lu Yang with an inscrutable smile, then patted the shoulder of this junior he thought highly of. He broke into a hearty laugh and encouraged him in his cultivation.

“Young Friend Lu, your cultivation progress is quite fast. You’ve already reached the Advanced Divine Transfiguration Stage. Keep it up. When the time comes for your breakthrough, it’ll be absolutely safe with me having your back!”

Lu Yang smiled stiffly. The Heaven Mandate Immortal’s pats were painful. “Senior Heaven Mandate, there’s no need to take such special care of me. While cultivating, I’ve come to realize that there are ultimately no shortcuts in cultivation.”

The Heaven Mandate Immortal was surprised, feeling that Lu Yang was being overly formal. “What are you saying, young friend? You are the one...