Within the Immortal Palace of Flowers, numerous Immortal Gods eagerly signed up, placing great importance on the chance to dual cultivate with the owner of the Tender Realm.

On one hand, it was because of the generous reward, and on the other hand, it was also because the pathway of Yin Yang Dual Cultivation brings great benefits to oneself.

However, everyone was aware that the owner of the Tender Realm would select a Dual Cultivation Partner who was also the best among the best, the type with profound Dao cultivation. Thus, their chances of being selected, despite signing up, were likely to only be runners-up.

Even so, they still harbored a slim hope.

What if, by chance, they were picked?

Of course, some were more self-aware and did not sign up, choosing instead to just watch the excitement unfold, while some Immortal Gods took out their Communication Jade Scrolls to spread the news.

In a quiet chamber in the corner, Golden Spirit Saint Mother stared at Yu Yuan with a displeased expression, her icy gaze almost freezing him solid.

Yu Yuan couldn't help but doubt that if it weren't for the presence of others, this elder sister from the Jie Sect would likely have directly summoned the Four Symbols Tower to suppress him.

"It was my suggestion, it has nothing to do with my nephew, elder sister, please don't be angry," Yun Xiao Fairy quickly mediated. "If you find this method unsuitable, we can think of something else."

"I am not angry."

Golden Spirit Saint Mother slightly furrowed her brows, her expression slightly unnatural, and then she indifferently said: "Your way is pretty good, let's go with that."

No sooner had she spoken than Yu Yuan shook his head and said: "I don't think it's a good idea!"

With so many guests inside this Immortal Palace of Flowers, wouldn't it be embarrassing if he wasn't chosen?

But obviously, he couldn't say that outright.

Thus, he tactfully said: "What if there really is a trap, wouldn't I be in great danger?"

"Don't worry, nephew. We will secretly protect your safety," Yun Xiao Fairy hurriedly replied.

What I'm afraid of is your 'protection' in secret.

Yu Yuan grumbled inwardly.

Beside him, Golden Spirit Saint Mother, as if she could read his mind, said with a smirk: "You need not worry, there are thousands of Immortal Gods here, the chances of the Tender Realm's owner choosing you are very slim."

"Very slim?"

Yu Yuan widened his eyes, incredulously saying, "After all these years, do you still not understand what 'irresistible charm' means?"

Golden Spirit Saint Mother also looked at him in surprise: "Are you sure you possess such a thing?"

Yu Yuan: "..."

"It's not just 'a bit'..."

And quite a lot at that!

Yu Yuan drank the Spiritual Tea in his cup in one gulp, then stood up vigorously and declared, "I'll leave these words here today: if I enter the competition, I'm destined to be the chosen one!"

Having spoken, he pushed the door open without hesitation and just as he did, a golden-robed man stepped out from a quiet room next door and blocked his path, eyeing him from top to bottom and finally scoffing, "With shallow Dao, yet you have a big talk."

Judging from the aura revealed, the golden-robed man seemed to possess a Golden Immortal Dao, and though he looked rather handsome, he was somewhat skinny and his features slightly femininely delicate compared with the tall, robust, and heroic Yu Yuan, making him appear even more feminine.

"None of your business, go stand over there!"

Yu Yuan did not treat him kindly, merely scoffed lightly. The golden-robed man's face changed abruptly as if he had seen something terrifying, causing him to involuntarily buckle at the knees and kneel uncontrollably.

"Scoff, shallow Dao and yet pretending to be a bigshot?"

Yu Yuan didn't do anything more to him; he just insulted him and left, striding away and leaving the other with a face red with shame.

Though the Tender Realm is located within a Grotto Heaven, it still experiences the alternation of day and night.

At this moment, the "day" was setting in the west and the night was descending, and soon a bright "Bright Moon" rose into the sky.

Many eagerly-signed-up guests within the Immortal Palace of Flowers, led by Flower Immortals, exited the palace and along a beautifully scenic winding sky path, with palaces stretching on either side, making it seem as if they were visiting the Heavenly Immortal Palace, dreamlike and illusory.

Ahead, a crystalline large lake came into view, its clear waters under the moonlight shimmering like a giant crystal.

By the lakeside, exotic flowers exhaled mists and Yao Grasses exuded fragrances, reflecting against the crystalline waters, creating an enchanting Immortal Realm-like vista.

The silver moonlight poured onto the lake surface, and several Jade Boats glided gently, each occupied by a Flower Immortal in lavish dresses and flowing hair.

Deep within the lake, a pristine sky could faintly be seen, concealing intermittently visible Jade Towers, creating a picturesque scene that seemed drawn straight from a mythical Immortal Realm.

By now, the lake shore was crowded with Immortal Gods, all eagerly anticipating.

"That must be the Tender Realm owner's abode, right? Hard to believe that such a romantic location still hides such a pure and unworldly haven."

An Immortal God sincerely exclaimed.

"That's natural. It's rumored that the owner of the Tender Realm holds profound Dao, and it's merely to find a path of cultivation for these Flower Immortals beneath her that she manages this place of romantic allure.

However, it's also because most of the ladies in Tender Realm are skilled in Dual Cultivation, making this place highly sought-after."

"Across the entire region of Western Niu Hezhou, only Joyful Heaven can rival the Gentle Realm."

"It is said that Joyful Heaven was founded by the Dharma Protector Venerable Vina Night of the Western Sect. I wonder if the rumors are true?"

"Of course it's true! Venerable Vina Night practices the Dual Cultivation, and his Dao Xing realm is profound and unfathomable. It is said that he can even rival the disciples of the Saints!"

"Speaking of which, I heard that thousands of years ago, Venerable Vina Night personally visited the Gentle Realm, seeking to explore the path of dual cultivation with the master of the Gentle Realm. However, he was refused... Now that news has spread that the master of the Gentle Realm intends to select a dual cultivation partner, I wonder if Venerable Vina Night will hurry over."

"Joyful Heaven is still near Lingjiu Mountain, too far away from Longevity Mountain. He probably won't come."

"Well, you never know... After all, the master of the Gentle Realm is peerlessly beautiful and her Dao Xing realm is extremely profound. Such a flawless woman might really cause that Venerable to sink."

"..."

In the crowd, Yu Yuan listened intently to the discussions of the Immortal Gods.

The customs and culture of Western Niu Hezhou were clearly different from those he was familiar with. "The way of dual cultivation" in the east is a rather secretive matter, but here it can be openly discussed without anyone feeling it's out of place.

Suddenly, the melodic sounds of instruments resounded through the night air, moving the heart.

"Please, dear Dao friends, take an item and transfer a wisp of your essence into it... then place it on the Immortal Boat in the center of the lake."

Accompanied by a heavenly voice, the master of the Gentle Realm finally appeared, but it was just a fleeting glimpse under the moonlight, and soon she disappeared again.

Even so, it excited the Immortal Gods present, who hurriedly entrusted their essence-bearing items to the Flower Immortals on the boats in the lake.

These items were bizarre and varied.

Some reluctantly took out a prized small piece of divine iron, others casually picked up a pebble from the lake's edge, while some plucked a cluster of exotic flowers right from under their feet...

Just as the items were ready, the Immortal Gods who wished to fly into the lake were unable to control the wind or tunneling light, resembling having lost all their mana – all of them "plop" fell into the water.

Fortunately, they fell not far from the shore, and even if unable to swim, they could reach it by walking.

But they looked exceedingly disheveled.

Only then did the Immortal Gods realize that the lake was filled with the so-called Ruishui River, water where "goose feathers float not, and reed flowers sink."

"What does this mean?" some Immortal Gods asked in confusion.

"Only Golden Immortals can fly above the Ruishui River... It seems the master of the Gentle Realm wants to use this method to screen."

"You should have told us about this threshold earlier! Isn't this just playing with us?"

"Hey, it's not so absolute, look at those Jade Boats. They are clearly specially refined Spiritual Treasures, exclusively designed to travel on Ruishui..."

The lakeside erupted with noise as many Immortal Gods rushed forward, borrowing Jade Boats from the Flower Immortals and rowing out into the lake.

Although Yu Yuan was not a Golden Immortal, his physical strength was such that mere Ruishui River surely couldn't stop him.

Just as he was about to move, he sensed a hateful gaze from behind.

He turned back and saw the golden-robed man staring at him intensely, his eyes flickering with hatred and grudge, mixed with a hint of restrained expectation.

Yu Yuan raised an eyebrow, inwardly wondering.

It was one thing for this fellow not to be scared, but for him to dare look at him this way? Doesn't he know it can be sensed?

Is it he has something to rely on, or has he become stupid enough not to even know how to disguise?

While pondering, a sharp aura suddenly descended.

Yu Yuan slightly raised his brow, just in time to see a giant golden ship descend from the night sky, grandiosely like a towering edifice.

Inside the ship, celestial music played, as if coming from the Nine Heavens.

Faintly visible were nine auspicious celestial maidens lightly clad, dancing around the ship under the moon, seeming like celestial beings descending to the mortal world, their movements captivating and enthralling.

On the deck of the ship stood a man dressed in purple, his hands behind his back, his black hair wildly flowing, his eyes deeply profound.

"Venerable Vina Night! He really came!" exclaimed an Immortal God on the shore.

Was that Vina Night?

Yu Yuan's heart stirred, his eyes fixated on Venerable Vina Night, seeing his majestic stature, bronze skin, a face sharply chiseled, and long eyebrows extending into the hair, appearing extraordinarily valiant.

At that moment, the golden-robed man's face showed a trace of joy, hastily transformed into a beam of golden light shooting towards the ship, bowed deeply and said: "Master, you finally came! You don't know, these guys are all drooling over the master of the Gentle Realm, some even clamoring that it must be none but him...

Look, it was that curly-haired Profound Immortal who said it!"

Curly-haired?

Yu Yuan was momentarily stunned, soon realizing he was the subject of discussion, his eyes overflowing with murderous intent.

Like you who has no appreciation, already walking the path to death!

At this moment, Venerable Vina Night also glanced towards him, but soon withdrew his gaze, as if completely disregarding him, surveying the Immortal Gods on the shore and coldly declared: "The dual cultivation partner of the master of the Gentle Realm can only be me, the rest of you should back down!"

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