Everything was progressing in an orderly fashion.

Except for a few individuals, ultimately, after statistics were compiled, a total of thirty-four people from Daoxuan, including Ji Chen, chose to join the Dao Dust Pavilion.

As for the others, two of them had already joined other forces previously, making it difficult for them to leave now, so they had to decline.

Three others simply did not want to get involved in these competitions, intending only to focus on cultivating on their chosen peaks.

In a blink of an eye, three days passed.

At noon that day, Ji Chen awoke from his meditation state.

He let out a long breath, showing a bit of disappointment on his face.

During these three days, Ji Chen had absorbed all the remaining Spirit Crystal Stones he had on him.

Unfortunately, he was not able to break through the bottleneck to the Void Realm, feeling as if something was still missing between him and that final step.

Si Ruyan arrived, she had already chosen the headquarters location for the Dao Dust Pavilion and paid the rent, exactly twenty Spirit Crystal Stones per month.

Celestial Emperor City is enormous, with countless properties and shops; the popular and prosperous areas are almost packed with people, so the headquarters of the Dao Dust Pavilion was set up in a relatively remote area in the north of the city.

And because of its remote location, the place they rented with those twenty Spirit Crystal Stones was much larger than they expected, with a front yard and a backyard. After discussion, the backyard would serve as the headquarters of the Dao Dust Pavilion, while the front yard would just serve as a shop.

"I've notified everyone to gather at the pavilion today. You, as the Pavilion Master, have to make an appearance, right?" Si Ruyan teased.

Ji Chen stood up, smiling as well, "Yes, I should go have a look."

Soon, the two of them left the Qixian Residence together and headed down Spirit Peak Mountain.

Before long, they arrived at Celestial Emperor City.

Just like usual, many disciples now mingled around, either socializing or strolling.

In some teahouses and taverns, people were discussing various hot topics.

The news that Ji Chen had defeated Ghost Sword was no longer as talked about as in the past few days, quickly replaced by other new events.

"Recently, a lot of new forces have been set up, mostly by those newly admitted disciples. Zhuge Cheng from the Divine Martial Star Realm reportedly also established a force named 'Illusion Hall', which, due to his clan brother's influence, has attracted many seniors, showing great potential for growth."

"It's all minor fuss; truly establishing oneself in Celestial Emperor City isn't as simple as it seems. The established powers like the Ruying Sect, Flame Hall, and Wind and Thunder Hall have only solidified their standing after going through layers of filtering. These so-called new ones think they can set up a force and gain a voice in Celestial Emperor City? It's not that easy. Just watch, they'll soon be suppressed and targeted by those established forces."

On the way to the Dao Dust Pavilion, Ji Chen and Si Ruyan heard much talk like this.

Very soon, they arrived at a relatively quiet place in the north of the city.

In front of a pretty decent mansion, the two of them arrived here.

Looking ahead, they saw a plaque above the entrance, bearing the three large characters 'Dao Dust Pavilion.'

Ji Chen and Si Ruyan stepped inside and headed to the back.

Huang Shuying, Gu Hao, and others had already arrived there and were gathered in a hall, seemingly discussing something.

"Our Pavilion Master Ji has finally come."

Seeing Ji Chen appear, everyone paused their discussions, stood up, and greeted him with clasped fists.

In response to their teasing, Ji Chen couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Come on, at the end of the day I'm just a figurehead. We're all on the same side; for the future development of the Dao Dust Pavilion and other important decisions, they need your approval. Whatever I, as the so-called Pavilion Master, say doesn't count on its own."

"So? Besides us, are there any seniors interested in joining our Dao Dust Pavilion?" Once everyone was seated, Ji Chen began to inquire.

Ning Bufan said, "These past few days, I did try to recruit some Celestial Peak disciples to join, but the response was minimal. Moreover, many people lost interest in joining the Dao Dust Pavilion once they found out you were the Pavilion Master."

"Why?" Ji Chen was momentarily stunned upon hearing this.

Initially, everyone elected him as Pavilion Master to use his recently gained fame to recruit people.

Who would have thought it would have the opposite effect?

"Probably because they all know about your enmity with Shen Yan, after all, Shen Yan's Cyan Gate is an established force in Celestial Emperor City. With the establishment of the Dao Dust Pavilion, it will inevitably face their suppression, and many don't want to become enemies with Shen Yan. Naturally, they wouldn't join our Dao Dust Pavilion," said Saintess Qing Ling.

"Speaking of Shen Yan, he seems to have also heard about the establishment of the Dao Dust Pavilion. I fear someone from the Cyan Gate will soon come causing trouble, so we should prepare mentally," Li Yiran spoke up.

As a Dao Peak disciple, Li Yiran is almost always the first among them to know of any movements from Shen Yan.

"Nonetheless, now that the Dao Dust Pavilion is established, we'll handle whatever comes, and if someone from the Cyan Gate really comes to trouble us, we'll just fight back," said Ape Prince.

Soon after, they deliberated over many matters, and eventually, Ji Chen let the news out, formally announcing the establishment of the Dao Dust Pavilion.

They also announced that tonight, they would sell some items, mostly elixirs and such, all made by Ji Chen.

Their effect was quickly acknowledged, causing a sensation and a stir.

"Face Stabilizing Pill? Ninth Grade Elixir? What is this?"

"It's said to keep one eternally youthful and preserve their beauty!"

Among various peaks, many female disciples, upon hearing this news, started inquiring about the so-called Face Stabilizing Pill.

As Ji Chen expected, no woman in the world is indifferent to her appearance.

The Pill Formula for the Face Stabilizing Pill was something from his previous life; in Ji Chen's understanding, in this lifetime, no other alchemist would possibly know how to make it aside from him.

Furthermore, understanding that rarity creates value, Ji Chen planned to only sell three Face Stabilizing Pills tonight to see how the fanatical female disciples would drive up its price.

"Can your Face Stabilizing Pill really have such miraculous effects?" Saintess Qing Ling, Si Ruyan, and others couldn't help but ask Ji Chen.

Even Lin Ruyue came, clearly showing keen interest in the Face Stabilizing Pill.

Ji Chen didn't skimp on this matter, giving each of them a Face Stabilizing Pill.

Though it's a Ninth Grade Elixir, it isn't hard to concoct. He currently has over a dozen, all made before joining Celestial Emperor's Mansion, back at the Lingyun Sacred Land.

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