Back in the Main Hall, Gu Han quietly contemplated the gains from refining the Donghuang Bell over the past month.
The vast Dao laws contained within the bell had deepened her understanding of the "Chaos Scripture" by another level.
Although the refining progress had only increased from 25% to 40%, her control and application were already worlds apart from before.
At that moment, Gu Han sensed a wave of excited mental intent coming from the direction of the Myriad Phenomena Pagoda to the west.
"Master... Xiao Wan is awake!"
A tender and crisp voice rang directly in her Sea of Consciousness, carrying the innocence of just waking up.
A hint of a smile flashed in Gu Han's eyes, and her figure vanished from the Main Hall, appearing before the Myriad Phenomena Pagoda in the next instant.
There was no change in the ancient body of the pagoda.
But if one observed closely, they would find that the runes flowing on the pagoda's body were more agile than before, as if they had come to life.
Above the pagoda gates, a cluster of light condensed from starlight slowly emerged; it was the manifestation of the Pagoda Spirit, "Xiao Wan."
"Master!"
The Pagoda Spirit Xiao Wan skipped around Gu Han joyfully, conveying clear delight.
"How do you feel?"
Gu Han asked.
"Um... I've recovered a bit, but not completely yet."
Xiao Wan's voice carried a hint of embarrassment,
"But maintaining basic operations is no problem! It's just that I can only control the first floor for now..."
"As for the eight floors above, Xiao Wan can feel that the time flow inside is faster, and the dao rhyme is also more special."
"But I don't seem to be able to open them..."
Gu Han was not surprised to hear the Pagoda Spirit Xiao Wan's words.
The Myriad Phenomena Pagoda was obtained by the System. Although a Pagoda Spirit had now been born, its authority was clearly limited and required her to spend to unlock it.
"It's alright, take it slow."
Gu Han comforted it,
"First, manage the first floor well to assist the Disciples in their Cultivation. As for the floors above..."
She communicated with the System in her mind:
"System, how much mastery dao value is needed to open the second and third floors of the Myriad Phenomena Pagoda?"
[Ding! Assessing the current status of the Myriad Phenomena Pagoda...]
[Myriad Phenomena Pagoda Second Floor: Time flow can reach twenty times that of the outside world. Requirement: 40,000 mastery dao value.]
[Myriad Phenomena Pagoda Third Floor: Time flow can reach thirty times that of the outside world. Requirement: 60,000 mastery dao value.]
[Friendly Reminder: Unlocking higher floors requires the Pagoda Spirit 'Xiao Wan' to grow to the corresponding stage to maintain stability.]
[Does the Host confirm the unlocking of the second and third floors?]
Although a hundred thousand mastery dao value was quite a lot, she thought about how it could significantly increase the Disciples' Cultivation speed!
She gritted her teeth and thought:
"Confirm unlock!"
[Ding! mastery dao value deducted successfully! Current mastery dao value remaining: 284,350 points.]
[Access for the second and third floors of the Myriad Phenomena Pagoda has been confirmed! Integrating rules...]
As the System prompt faded, Gu Han felt a subtle change in the internal space of the Myriad Phenomena Pagoda before her.
The second and third floors, which were previously silent spaces, were activated, and an aura of Dao laws far denser than that of the first floor spread out.
Xiao Wan's light cluster also trembled slightly, seemingly sensing the changes occurring within the Myriad Phenomena Pagoda.
"Master... above, the second and third floors have changed!"
Xiao Wan cried out in surprise,
"It seems they've opened automatically! Xiao Wan needs a little time to get used to it, then I can control them!"
"Very good."
Gu Han nodded and instructed,
"Xiao Wan, familiarize yourself with the second and third floors first. Later, I will have the Disciples enter to Cultivate."
"Yes! Master!"
Xiao Wan obediently complied, and the light cluster quickly vanished into the pagoda gates.
After returning to the Main Hall, Gu Han pondered for a moment and then used her Divine Sense to transmit her voice to all parts of the Immortal Palace.
A moment later, streaks of light flew in from various parts of the Immortal Palace, their radiance fading outside the Main Hall as they revealed their forms.
Vice Palace Master Yun Yun and Grand Elder Li Hanyi arrived first, both possessing extraordinary temperaments as they walked side by side into the hall.
Following them, Pill Pavilion Master Yun Miaoyi, Patrol Elder Fu Shan, Protector Elder Mo Lin, and Formation Pavilion Master Die Wu arrived one after another.
Finally, there were the five Fusion Peak Outer Sect Elders: Jin Feng, Qing Luo, Cang Hai, Hong Ying, and Xuan Ya.
For a time, all the current core management and high-level combat forces of the Jade Pool Immortal Palace gathered in the Main Hall.
Gu Han's calm gaze swept over the people below.
"I have summoned you all today for three matters."
She got straight to the point, her voice clear and resonant, reaching everyone's ears.
"First, the Pagoda Spirit of the Myriad Phenomena Pagoda has awakened, and it will soon be open once again."
She paused and then dropped a piece of news that boosted everyone's spirits:
"I have already opened the second and third floors for it."
"The time flow on the second floor can reach twenty times that of the outside world. The third floor can reach thirty times."
As her voice fell, except for the few who had joined the Immortal Palace earliest and could remain calm,
the other Elders who had joined later all showed uncontrollable surprise and shock in their eyes!
Fu Shan's fists clenched in excitement, and he said in a muffled voice:
"Palace Master, those Disciples are truly fortunate this time!"
A smile also filled Yun Miaoyi's gentle face:
"In that case, the Disciples' cultivation will surely increase significantly. I'm afraid the Medicinal Pill supply from my Pill Pavilion will become even tighter; we must make plans early."
Yun Yun thought for a moment and nodded:
"Cultivation resources and rules need to be replanned to ensure fairness and motivate the Disciples."
The five Outer Sect Elders, including Jin Feng and Qing Luo, all offered their suggestions.
They knew well that this was not just an opportunity for the Disciples, but would also be of great help to their own Cultivation.
Resources would lean towards the more outstanding and hardworking Disciples, but the Cultivation environment was open to everyone.
"Cultivating on the second and third floors is not without restrictions."
Gu Han's voice pulled everyone's excitement back slightly:
"There are requirements for the cultivation level and Heart-Nature of those who enter."
"The specific details will be jointly formulated by the Vice Palace Master and the Elders."
"Yes, Palace Master!"
Yun Yun solemnly accepted the order, already considering the details.
"The second matter,"
Gu Han changed the subject, her expression becoming slightly more solemn:
"In a while, I will head to the Mid-State to answer Emperor Longteng's Mid-State Pact."
As soon as she spoke, the atmosphere in the hall instantly became quiet.
The Mid-State Pact involved the Ascension to Immortalitys of the Five Regions.
The Palace Master's trip was of great significance, but it might also hide risks.
"Palace Master, do you need me to accompany you on this trip?"
Li Hanyi spoke coldly, her eyes full of worry.
Gu Han shook her head slightly:
"No need."
She looked at Yun Yun and Li Hanyi:
"During my absence, you two will be fully responsible for all affairs of the Immortal Palace."
She flicked a silver light from her fingertip, which entered Li Hanyi's palm and turned into a token that was neither metal nor jade.
"This token can invoke the Nine Heavens Dragon Control Array. Combined with the cultivation of you two, even if an Ascension to Immortality attacks, you can still hold them off."
"We obey the Palace Master's command! We will surely guard the Immortal Palace well and wait for your return!"
Yun Yun and Li Hanyi responded in unison, their expressions determined.
The other Elders also bowed one after another:
"We will do our utmost to assist the Vice Palace Master and the Grand Elder to protect the peace of the Immortal Palace!"
Seeing everyone's proactive enthusiasm, Gu Han nodded slightly,
"If there is nothing else, go and prepare."
"Yes!"
Everyone responded in unison, and after bowing again, they exited the Main Hall in an orderly manner.
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