After parting ways with Ling Shuanghua, Li Chen headed straight north.
There lies the direction of Penglai, the central region of the entire Cultivation Realm. It is also one of the destinations of his journey, where the Holy Mountain is located.
Yuj Longzi claimed that Xu Fu was a Penglai Disciple, which suggests that Xu Fu must have stayed on Penglai Immortal Island before. For some unknown reason, he rebelled against his sect.
Moreover, according to this Seven-star Compass, Zhao Yuqing's location at the Moon God Palace is also on Penglai Immortal Island.
Therefore, this trip to Penglai was inevitable.
In the first three months upon entering the Cultivation Realm, Li Chen's gains were substantial.
He advanced to the Second Layer Heaven of the Nine Heavens Star Technique, cultivated the Domineering Longevity Body, looted Master Sanchi's cave abode, acquired the Three Thousand Sword Spirit Formation, and obtained the treasured Qingzhou Tripod.