chsdbacks Chapter 417 The Influence of Nascent Soul Formation
Chapter 417 The Influence of Nascent Soul Formation
Chapter 417 The Influence of Nascent Soul Formation
Chen Beiwu's mind stirred slightly as he suddenly recalled the events of the Cangyuan Realm.
This star seeker sounds dangerous.
Sensing his junior brother's thoughts, Yue Chenfeng explained: "The Immortal Alliance cultivators who join the army to conquer the outer realms have always had an extremely high mortality rate, but the Star Hub is a special institution established by the Immortal Alliance specifically for the outer worlds."
To enter the Immortal Alliance's elite ranks, one must become a True Monarch who has proven their Dao, a prodigy who has emerged from the Thirteen Immortal Sects. Only then can they have the opportunity to pass the Star Pivot assessment, become a special Star Conqueror, and participate in the Immortal Alliance's top-secret development.
"Junior Brother Chen, becoming a Star Conqueror is certainly dangerous, requiring you to face all sorts of strange and bizarre worlds, out-of-control planetary deities, and even extraterrestrial demons and monsters, but the rewards are also the most abundant."
"Distinguished Star Conquerors can not only retain some of the spoils from their conquests beyond the realm, but also exchange their war merits for priority access to various cultivation resources in the Immortal Alliance's treasury, and even utilize the Immortal Alliance's local forces to assist in completing their own rituals for seeking truth and enlightenment."
At this point, Yue Chenfeng poured tea for everyone and looked at Chen Beiwu: "In short, these three paths each have their advantages and disadvantages, and they are also the mainstream paths chosen most by the Nascent Soul True Monarchs of the Thirteen Immortal Sects."
"What did Senior Brother choose back then?" Chen Beiwu asked tentatively.
"Back then, our senior brother chose to be a Star Conqueror. He quickly comprehended the Dao on the edge of life and death, and even once formed an army by himself to help the Immortal Alliance suppress and conquer a middle-thousand world," Su Muyu praised.
"Junior Sister Su, you flatter me. That was merely a middle-thousand world where one's rank nearly fell."
Yue Chenfeng smiled, his expression revealing undisguised pride.
The Middle Thousand Worlds vary in strength, but even the weakest Middle Thousand World has many beings comparable to Nascent Soul True Monarchs guarding it.
Fortunately, his strength was far superior, far surpassing that of the True Monarchs from beyond the realm. Relying on his absolute strength, he forged a path to survival and ultimately completed the ritual of seeking truth and attaining the perfect state of a True Monarch.
Upon hearing this, Chen Beiwu picked up his teacup and offered to toast his senior brother with tea instead of wine.
As they drank several cups of tea, the atmosphere inside Yunyan Residence became increasingly lively.
"Junior Sister Su is more familiar with the remaining three paths, so let Junior Sister Su introduce them."
Upon hearing this, Senior Sister Su continued from Senior Brother's words, explaining, "The other three paths are also quite simple."
"Fourth, they can manage industries and engage in worldly affairs to control wealth. Sects that are proficient in alchemy, weapon crafting, formations, talismans, and beast breeding, and whose Nascent Soul True Monarchs have reached the fourth-level Xuan Master realm, can join various industries under the sect's jurisdiction or set up their own businesses and establish chambers of commerce to gather various cultivation resources through their cultivation skills."
"But this path is highly competitive. Cultivators not only need extremely high skills and business acumen, but it is also very difficult to collect high-level resources that are almost never available on the market."
At this point, Su Muyu glanced at Chen Beiwu.
Alchemy is a renowned and lucrative profession among the various arts of cultivation. A fourth-level Xuan Dan master can earn an unimaginable amount of spirit stones with just one attempt.
However, for a Nascent Soul True Monarch, no matter how many spirit stones one has, they are not as precious as high-level resources that are compatible with one's own cultivation.
It was precisely for this reason that after Su Muyu made a name for herself in the Thirteen Immortal Sects, she never charged spirit stones for refining pills, but instead charged various kinds of mystical herbs depending on the pill formula.
Her junior brother's talent lies not in cultivating immortality and various arts, but in comprehending the Dao and combat power. Choosing this path is tantamount to putting the cart before the horse, and she does not think highly of him.
At the same time, Chen Beiwu was also having thoughts running through his mind.
He has achieved some success in the art of formations.
Staying in the sect to cultivate, pass on knowledge and teach, and taking on the role of a Xuanzhen Master as a side job can conveniently cover up some of the problems with the origin of resources in the Southern Wilderness.
However, if he wants to perfectly solve the problem of the source of resources in the Southern Wilderness, becoming a Star Chaser of the Constellation Hub is undoubtedly the best choice.
The reason is simple: it's quite normal for conquerors to acquire some rare resources while they are conquering beyond the realm.
He could use this opportunity to substitute one thing for another and completely launder the cultivation resources he had seized in the Southern Wilderness through the conquest of foreign lands, so that he would not lack daily cultivation expenses.
The only thing that worried Chen Beiwu was that becoming a Star Chaser was too dangerous and prone to accidents, especially given his feud with Xiao Yu.
"It seems Junior Brother has already made his decision," Su Muyu said with a smile, without continuing her explanation.
In her opinion, the remaining three paths, including running a business, are not very suitable for her junior apprentice.
Under the watchful eyes of his senior brothers and sisters, Chen Beiwu revealed his decision: "Senior brothers and sisters, I intend to stay in the sect to cultivate, focus on the Dao of Arrays, and handle the affairs of the Changqing lineage."
"Junior brother, you don't plan to become a Star Conqueror?" Mo Chen was greatly surprised and hesitated before speaking.
In the eyes of the Thirteen Immortal Sect True Monarchs, especially for those geniuses who aspire to become Nascent Soul cultivators and need to accumulate substantial strength, the Path of the Star Conqueror, though perilous, is recognized as the fastest and smoothest path for cultivation progress, helping Nascent Soul True Monarchs seek truth and position, and complete the Four Elements Dao Attainment.
"I have no intention of becoming a Star Chaser for the time being. I can consider it later if my cultivation requires it."
Chen Beiwu did not rule out the possibility of a definitive answer.
The time when he was at his strongest was also when he was at his weakest.
This statement may sound contradictory, but it is actually a fitting description by the Immortal Alliance cultivators of the need for newly promoted True Monarchs to undergo a hundred years of seclusion through meditation and forgetting worldly desires.
To put it bluntly, he now has the skills to become a Star Conqueror. Why not use his seclusion as an excuse to conquer the Southern Wilderness Realm, seize enough cultivation resources, and smoothly pass through the embryonic breathing and meditation stage of the early Nascent Soul stage?
"Senior Brother Mo, have you forgotten?"
Jiang Chuan suddenly spoke up to remind him: "Junior Brother Chen is the chief disciple of Yuqing. According to the sect's past practice, after becoming a True Monarch and completing the Embryonic Breathing Meditation, one needs to go to the Earth Abyss Cave to serve as its guardian for ten years. It is not advisable for him to become a Star Conqueror in such a short time."
"That's true, look at my memory."
Mo Chen chuckled and smoothly changed the subject.
"Governor? Senior Brother Jiang, what kind of position is that?"
Chen Beiwu's heart stirred, and he looked at his senior brother Jiang Chuan.
"Junior Brother Chen, it's no use looking at me. You'll find out soon enough." Jiang Chuan smiled and chuckled, offering no further explanation.
Since it concerns the plans of Diyuanxi Cave and the sect, there are some things he cannot say too clearly, as it would be easy to offend someone.
Having determined his cultivation route, Chen Beiwu left Yunyan Residence, took a step forward, and activated his teleportation ability to return to his cave.
On the other side, Qingming Peak, outside Shuiyan Residence.
Xu Ziqing and Xu Lingling locked eyes, the atmosphere heavy.
The next instant, Chen Beiwu's figure suddenly appeared.
"Long time no see, old classmate. Congratulations on your attainment of the Dao True Lord."
Xu Ziqing's eyes lit up, her gaze fixed on Chen Beiwu.
"Old classmate, congratulations on successfully forming your Nascent Soul."
Xu Lingling stepped forward and offered her heartfelt congratulations.
Noticing the two women were a little tense, Chen Beiwu tried to ease the tension by teasing them, saying, "It was fine before you called me 'old classmate,' I didn't mind, but now that I've attained the Dao of True Monarch, what should you call me?"
Xu Ziqing and Xu Lingling exchanged a glance, smiled, and bowed respectfully: "Greetings, True Lord Chen."
"Forget it, your etiquette is completely inappropriate." Chen Beiwu shook his head slightly and gestured with his hand, "Let's go inside and have a cup of tea instead."
His divine sense was so strong that he could easily perceive the tension and estrangement hidden beneath the smiles of Xu Ziqing and the other woman.
Chen Beiwu could completely understand this.
In the Immortal Alliance, the status of a Nascent Soul True Monarch is far superior to that of a Golden Core True Person. Even if Xu Lingling's father came, he would still have to respectfully address him as True Monarch.
To sum up the two women's psychology in one sentence, it would be that the gap between their social standing and their level of understanding was so vast that the two old classmates instinctively felt a sense of awe.
Just then, the three Jade Purity cultivators who had been hesitating in the distance gritted their teeth and activated their escape light to rush in front of Chen Beiwu.
With a muffled sound, the three Yuqing students knelt down without hesitation and bowed solemnly to Chen Beiwu.
"Student Wen Anyu, having forged a third-grade Golden Core, is at the early stage of the Golden Core realm. He has a contracted beast, the Earthly Fiend Treasure Beast Flying Dragon. He has never been defeated in battles against other cultivators of the same realm. I pay my respects to True Lord Chen."
"Student Wu Tianhe has forged a transcendent foundation, reaching the peak of Foundation Establishment. His contracted beast is the third-tier treasure beast, the Fire Prison Eagle. He excels in alchemy, can discern the spiritual energy of all medicines, and is a third-tier treasure alchemist. He pays his respects to the True Lord!"
"Student Hu Yuhua, born with spiritual eyes, has forged a foundation beyond limits, and is at the late stage of Foundation Establishment. His contracted beast is the third-tier treasure beast, the Eight-View Sparrow. He excels at setting up formations and is a second-tier high-grade formation master. Greetings, True Lord Chen!"
After speaking, the three looked intently at Chen Beiwu and said in unison respectfully, "We are of average talent and dare not presume to become True Lord's disciples. We only wish to follow True Lord, sweep the courtyard, and listen to True Lord's teachings at all times!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Ziqing and Xu Lingling were stunned for a moment, and their eyes subconsciously turned to Chen Beiwu.
Goodness, is this the power my old classmate has now?
Even the Golden Core prodigies of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect were willing to set aside their pride and kneel down to beg Chen Beiwu to accept them as disciples, only wishing to obtain the title of a nominal disciple.
Xu Lingling, with her keener observation skills, glanced at Wen Anyu's clothes and accessories.
Cloud patterns appeared and disappeared, and spiritual light flowed. This Taoist robe was a third-tier magic treasure, the "Flowing Cloud Robe," produced by the Weaving Cloud Pavilion, priced at 158,000 low-grade spirit stones.
The ring shone with a flawless, condensed light that did not dissipate. It was a third-tier magic treasure from the Refining Treasure Pavilion, called the Tranquilizing Ring, priced at 199,900 low-grade spirit stones.
Xu Lingling's mental calculation speed was extremely fast. In the blink of an eye, she calculated the total value of all the magical treasures that could be seen on Wen Anyu's body, which was around 3.5 million low-grade spirit stones.
With such wealth and the relatively rare surname Wen, Wen Anyu is most likely from a Nascent Soul True Clan member who ranks relatively low among the prominent families of the Tianyuan City Chamber of Commerce.
Noticing the gazes of the crowd, Chen Beiwu's eyes swept over Wen Anyu and the other two.
Gold, light orange, dark orange.
Chen Beiwu had no intention of taking on any disciples, especially since the three Yuqing students were not particularly lucky.
Furthermore, given the precedent set by Chi Quan, this small incident couldn't change Chen Beiwu's mind.
"I have no plans to take on any apprentices for the time being. You should go back," Chen Beiwu said.
Taking on apprentices is no small matter.
Judging from the reactions of Wen Anyu and the other two, Chen Beiwu could foresee that this was just the beginning.
Next, it's estimated that many talented cultivators within the sect will proactively send out invitations, wanting to become his disciples, but the process will be more formal and less presumptuous.
Upon hearing this, Wen Anyu remained expressionless, while Wu Tianhe and Hu Yuhua's eyes darkened, and they made no move.
"Get up, you don't need to do this."
As soon as Chen Beiwu finished speaking, Wen Anyu and the other two immediately felt an irresistible force lifting them up from their knees.
Watching Chen Beiwu and Xu Ziqing disappear into the cave entrance, Wu Tianhe and Hu Yuhua turned to look at Wen Anyu.
"Chen Zhenjun has refused, what should we do?"
"What should we do? Of course, we should follow the procedure and have our family send out a formal apprenticeship invitation."
Wen Anyu chuckled softly and turned to leave.
He didn't expect to succeed in becoming a disciple this time; he just wanted to leave a sliver of impression in Master Chen's mind that he had a firm heart for the Dao.
Wealth can move mountains.
His father planned and arranged the subsequent apprenticeship process for him.
family? "
Wu Tianhe and Hu Yuhua exchanged a glance, paused, and were somewhat unwilling.
If they truly had powerful families backing them, they wouldn't have knelt down to become disciples for a little reward or expectation, disregarding their own dignity.
"Forget it, with our qualifications, becoming a disciple of Master Chen is ultimately just a dream."
Wu Tianhe exhaled a breath of stale air, turned around, and left dejectedly.
He had already guessed the outcome before he arrived.
Although it's a bit of a pity that I can't become Master Chen's disciple, that's just reality.
Without a family background or a powerful beast to rely on, and with only average talent, why should he catch Master Chen's eye?
In the past ten thousand years, only Master Chen has emerged as a peerless genius who, through his talent and comprehension, has broken through the gap between his family members and fellow cultivators in the Jade Purity Immortal Sect.
"But I'm not willing to accept this," Hu Yuhua murmured softly.
What's more terrifying than the unpredictable future is the predictable path of cultivation.
Without a master to rely on, without the guidance of a True Monarch, and without obtaining the Breaking Calamity Golden Pill, he will most likely fail to form his Golden Core based on his current cultivation progress.
In the future, I will honestly graduate and join one of the three major institutions of the Immortal Alliance to obtain a well-paid job and continue my cultivation. The price is that I may never be able to achieve the Golden Core in this lifetime.
"What can I do even if I'm unwilling to accept it?"
Wu Tianhe paused, looked at Hu Yuhua, took out his phone, and opened the Jade Purity Immortal Sect's official website: "Take a close look, this is fate!"
Upon seeing the comments on the screen, Hu Yuhua's pupils contracted: "This is definitely fake news!"
"How could it be fake?"
Wu Tianhe sighed, his tone complex: "A Core Formation phenomenon of that scale can basically confirm that it is a Grade One Golden Core."
"With Chi Quan's spiritual root aptitude, being able to forge a fourth-grade golden core is already the limit. A first-grade golden core? That's impossible!" Hu Yuhua said incredulously.
It's not like he doesn't know Chi Quan.
In terms of aptitude alone, he is even superior to Chi Quan.
"What if Chi Quan is lucky enough to receive guidance from Master Chen?" Wu Tianhe reminded him with his divine sense.
Hu Yuhua swallowed hard and quickly realized what was happening.
"This matter has had a huge impact. The official website of Yuqing Immortal Sect is in an uproar. Many second-generation cultivators in the sect want to become Chen Zhenjun's disciples."
Wu Tianhe glanced at the storage ring, unable to hide his envy.
The reason he was here was because a second-generation cultivator had spent a lot of money to let him try out the effects of the full-fledged cultivation method.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have happened to run into the other two people and rashly knelt down to beg Master Chen.
Unfortunately, some things can only be done once, not twice.
Chi Quan's kneeling back then truly paved a path to heaven for him!
"If I kneel here and don't get up, can I move Master Chen with my sincerity?" Hu Yuhua wondered.
"Don't do anything reckless. If you anger Master Chen, you know the consequences. Don't drag me into it." Wu Tianhe quickly shook his head and left.
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