Six Profound Sect...
Inner disciple Si Yu led Ming Zhi Tian through the outer sect into the inner sect, arriving at the private cultivation room for inner disciples:
"This is the disciples' cultivation room. Two people share each room. You are special, so you'll have one to yourself. I'll take you to see the Profound Master tomorrow. If you need anything, find me at Ting Yu Pavilion. My name is Si Yu."
Ming Zhi Tian nodded, cupping his hands in salute, "Thank you, Senior Sister, for your care. Please take your time."
Meanwhile, the masters of the other six Profound Sects had wanted to recruit Ming Zhi Tian, but upon learning that even Yi Xuan Ming Xuan Shuang had been rejected, they abandoned the idea.
In the room...
Taking advantage of the dark night, Ming Zhi Tian released his divine sense to search for the Star Empress. He had not forgotten his purpose for coming. Of course, his Celestial Eye was also activated, so as to avoid detection by those in the Celestial God Realm, or to escape quickly before they noticed.
He still found not a single clue. Returning to his room, he summoned two streams of Zi Wei Star Fire, refining pills with his left hand and taking cultivation pills, while his right hand began to refine the medicinal effects within his body.
A night passed until a knock on the door sounded, and Ming Zhi Tian put away the Zi Wei Star Fire.
Pushing the door open, Si Yu stood before him, "Junior Brother, did you sleep well last night?"
Ming Zhi Tian nodded, "It was alright."
Si Yu said, "Follow me." She walked a few steps, paused, and before Ming Zhi Tian could speak, she stepped forward and took flight. Ming Zhi Tian followed.
Si Yu stood with her hands behind her back, her eyes closed in thought, as they continued to fly.
Ming Zhi Tian was impressed by their profound and seemingly effortless navigation.
They arrived at the shore of Gu Hu, and the two slowly descended.
In front of them stood a palace. Si Yu saw that the door was not open and said to Ming Zhi Tian, "The Six Profound Master has not returned yet. You can wait here. Or, if you prefer, you can go back. I will notify you when the Master returns."
Ming Zhi Tian asked, "When will Yun Shu Profound Master return?"
Si Yu replied, "I don't know. It could be three days, three months, or even three years."
Ming Zhi Tian was stunned.
New to the Profound Sect, unfamiliar with the surroundings, and with Celestial God Realm experts everywhere, a single misstep could mean his end before he even found the person he was looking for. He decided it was best to wait patiently.
On the other side, Hu Shang was waiting in his room for news. Suddenly, a disciple reported that Ming Zhi Tian was still at the Six Profound Sect.
"Ming Zhi Tian, what exactly are you up to? You haven't come out for three days. How am I supposed to make a move against you?"
...
The disciples knew that Yun Shu Profound Master rarely showed herself, so none of them waited that day. Only Ming Zhi Tian sat cross-legged like a fool, feigning sleep.
Ming Zhi Tian sat cross-legged in front of the palace, and after three days of waiting, his cultivation had advanced several levels.
Suddenly, a faint, ethereal fragrance drifted in, and a pair of fair, smooth legs appeared before Ming Zhi Tian's eyes. He looked up slightly and was struck by a breathtaking sight.
She was wearing a light pink, off-the-shoulder gauze dress that trailed to the floor. Her bare feet floated in the air as she descended gracefully, without any petals, colorful wings, or scent. She exuded an aura of freshness and transcendence, like being immersed among peach blossoms, roses, and the delicate Pink Lady flower.
The person who arrived was none other than Yun Shu, the Six Profound Master. She looked Ming Zhi Tian up and down, her spirit-flower-like eyes blinking with gentle emotion, and she opened her jade lips:
"You are Ming Zhi Tian?"
Ming Zhi Tian looked up, "Yes."
Yun Shu said, "I heard you refused the generous invitation from Ming Xuan Shuang?"
Ming Zhi Tian stood up and replied, "A man walking the vast divine sky must know what to do and what not to do. How could mere cultivation resources shake my resolve?"
Yun Shu shook her head, "But you have truly missed a great opportunity. Here with me... you won't get such treatment."
Ming Zhi Tian shrugged, "If I missed it, I missed it. Who's to blame but your beauty?"