Chapter 229 - 229 226 Insufficient Cultivation, Making Up with Contributions
Chapter 229: Chapter 226 Insufficient Cultivation, Making Up with Contributions Chapter 229: Chapter 226 Insufficient Cultivation, Making Up with Contributions Qin Feng felt a tinge of embarrassment as his beautiful senior sister grasped his arm.
He cleared his throat, “Senior Sister, it’s just that…
your Dao cultivation surely can’t surpass Master’s.”
“Ha…”
Liu Xuanling let out a cold laugh, “As long as it’s not those old fogies, the Purple Mansion Realm elders from the Spiritual Snake Lineage might not necessarily be a match for me.”
She said this with full confidence.
Though she had just recently been promoted, her method of cultivation was different from others’.
Not only had she practiced the “Taiyin Refining God Technique,” but, during the integration of perceiving the Heavenly Dao and merging cultivation techniques, she had also successively comprehended several powerful Divine Skills.
Moreover, she had the Ice Soul Divine Pearl, a Spiritual Treasure, in her possession.
The Ice Soul Divine Pearl was a treasure born in the lands of extreme cold, imbued with Divine Light and naturally spiritual.
…
After being refined through the secret methods of Guanghan Palace, once its Ice Soul Divine Light was displayed, its power was boundless.
Therefore, although she had just advanced to the Purple Mansion Realm, with her array of Divine Skills and the Power of Laws, she was already stronger than ordinary Purple Mansion Cultivators.
She was not afraid of those elders who had advanced earlier than her, even someone like Dragon Seven Transformations, the previous generation’s True Disciple of the Spiritual Snake Lineage, did not catch her eye.
“Hehe…”
Next to them, Hao Shicheng couldn’t help but snicker a few times, “Her Master is definitely one of those old fogies you mentioned, and moreover, he’s the most formidable among them.”“Hmm?”
Noticing the strange smile on her junior brother’s face, Liu Xuanling realized something was amiss.
“What did you just say her Master’s last name is?”
“Ning!”
Liu Xuanling’s face suddenly changed.
In the Spiritual Snake Lineage, there was only one Elder Ning in the Inner Sect who could be her Master.
She had been in seclusion for just a year; certainly, the Sect could not have suddenly gained another Inner Sect Elder.
“So, your Master is also my Master?”
She looked at Qin Feng and asked softly.
“Mm-hmm.”
Qin Feng dared not say more and simply nodded obediently.
“That means that, after taking disciplehood under my Master, you have become my junior brother?”
Liu Xuanling continued.
“Yes, Senior Sister.”
Qin Feng remained very obedient.
Liu Xuanling twitched her mouth, released his arm, and turned to walk outside, “I’ve just been promoted and my cultivation is unstable.
I’ll go back into seclusion for a few more years.”
“Cough…”
Just then, a soft cough came from inside the house.
Liu Xuanling immediately stopped in her tracks and hesitated before walking toward the house.
She poked her head in through the door and upon seeing that her Master was as normal, she let out a sigh of relief.
Her face quickly lit up with a smile as she put on a cheery act and called out, “Master, I have successfully advanced.”
“Humph!”
Ning Wuxu let out a light snort, “I have seen it already.”
Not waiting for Liu Xuanling to say anything else, he gave a glance at his own disciple, “I saw not only your advancement but also heard you just now saying you wanted to measure your strength against your Master…”
“Hehe, how would your disciple dare.”
At this moment, Liu Xuanling sat quietly like a good girl to the side.
If it weren’t for knowing that her Master wouldn’t fall for such an act, she very nearly wished she could transform into an obedient maid at his side, ready to pour tea, carry water, and massage his back.
Outside, both Hao Shicheng and Qin Feng came in as well, taking seats nearby with smiles on their faces.
Ning Wuxu wasn’t really going to take issue with his own disciple and soon said, “Your junior brother Qin Feng, in last year’s Outer Sect competition, seized first place.
Didn’t you ask me to take care of him a bit?
I found him quite agreeable, so I took him as my disciple.”
Liu Xuanling expressed her frustration, “I just wanted you to look after him a bit, but I never thought of having you take him as your disciple.”
“You didn’t make it clear.”
If Ning Wuxu weren’t naturally composed, he might have rolled his eyes, “If you had told me at the time that you intended to take a disciple, I definitely wouldn’t have done it.
But you only asked for supervision, and I found the lad likeable, naturally, I thought of accepting him as a disciple.
Besides, he had already entered the Inner Sect after passing the Outer Sect competition last year.
It wouldn’t be right to ignore him.
Rather than having him find just any Master, it’s better for him to be under my tutelage.
Moreover, it has been many years since someone from our Spiritual Snake Lineage has won first place in the Outer Sect competition.
Now that we finally have one, of course, I must cultivate him properly.”
Liu Xuanling said weakly, “So, the guy I was planning to take as a disciple has now become my junior brother?”
“That’s correct.”
Ning Wuxu stated, “Not only is he your junior brother, but he is also the True Disciple of our Spiritual Snake Lineage for this generation.”
“Hmm?”
Liu Xuanling was slightly taken aback, “True Disciple?”
She turned to glance over Qin Feng a few times, surprised, “With his current cultivation level, he’s not yet fit enough to take the position of the True Disciple, right?”
“His cultivation level is indeed a bit lacking, and the Realm is a bit weak.”
Ning Wuxu nodded.
“Why is that?”
“For insufficient cultivation, merits have to compensate.”
Ning Wuxu chuckled, “Your Junior Brother has repeatedly made significant contributions to the Sect; it’s undeniable that he must be rewarded.
Otherwise, which disciple would give their all for the Sect in the future?”
“What merits warrant a reward of the position as a True Disciple?”
Liu Xuanling was surprised but quickly thought of something, “Master, are you referring to the Heavenly Pool Cave Heaven?”
“Exactly.”
Ning Wuxu nodded, “In fact, it’s not just the Heavenly Pool Cave Heaven, but also the previous Demon God Stone Statue.
The Sect has now locked onto that Demon God’s world, and Elder Kongkong has already brought back the Heavenly Pool Cave Heaven to the Mountain Gate.
Several Inner Sect Elders are busy refining that Grotto Heaven, planning to turn it into a Void War Fortress.
Furthermore, we’ve united the friendly sects and forces to prepare a joint assault on the world that belongs to that Demon God.”
Upon hearing these words, even with Liu Xuanling’s fortitude, she was inwardly shocked, “The Sect has already brought back the Heavenly Pool Cave Heaven so quickly, and has even united with various sects to prepare for an assault on another world?”
This information made her feel as if she had been in closed-door cultivation for many years.
Otherwise, how could such significant developments have taken place while she was making her breakthrough?
“Master has already transferred the responsibilities of your position as the Spiritual Snake Peak Master to someone else.”
Before she could collect her thoughts, Ning Wuxu continued, “After advancing to the Purple Mansion Realm, you can no longer hold the position of Outer Peak Master, so I arranged in advance for Junior Brother Qi’s disciple to take over as the Peak Master.”
Liu Xuanling was unconcerned about this.
From the moment she prepared for her closed-door breakthrough, she had already severed ties with the position of Outer Peak Master.
“Previously, because I was not sure when you would be able to successfully advance, I did not include your name in the expeditionary army’s roster.
Now, what do you think?
Would you prefer to cultivate diligently in the Sect, or would you like to accompany your Master to the other world and learn about those Otherworld Creatures?”
Liu Xuanling’s eyes glittered, without a hint of hesitation, “Disciple wishes to follow Master in the campaign against the Otherworld Evil Gods.”
She is not one to strictly adhere to conventions, which is evident from her journey of cultivation.
If Liu Xuanling were truly conventional, she would not have offended so many and would not have been pursued into the Guanghan Secret Realm, where she found many opportunities.
A campaign against an Otherworld is not merely about combat.
For ordinary disciples, it might just be fighting and meanwhile stockpiling some Spiritual Resources.
For the Supreme Elders of the Sect, aside from plundering resources to supplement the Sect, they also need to capture a part of the Otherworld Origin to mend the damaged Heavenly Dao and foundation of their own world.
But for people like Liu Xuanling or even Ning Wuxu, the greatest harvest in waging war against an Otherworld is not the Cultivation Resources.
Instead, it’s the opportunity to learn and adapt the Cultivation methods of the Otherworld, attempting to extract insights that could be beneficial for themselves and to gain chances for advancement.
Therefore, when Ning Wuxu posed the question, she readily agreed, eagerly promising to join her Master in the otherworldly campaign.
As for the dangers faced in combat, such things hardly mattered to someone of her disposition.
Some live cautiously, whether in Cultivation or undertaking various missions, always choosing the safest course of action.
This approach is, to some extent, indeed a lot safer.
But being overly cautious can cause them to lose their ambition.
Just like Qin Ying in the past, due to the fear of dangers encountered during missions, he did not dare to venture out for battles anymore, preferring instead to spend his days safely within the Sect.
As a result, Qin Long advanced to Foundation Establishment while he remained stuck circulating in the Qi Refinement Realm more than twenty years later.
Even though Qin Long’s Divine Soul was injured during an outside mission, he was still a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, thereby greatly outliving a Qi Refinement Cultivator in terms of lifespan, so it’s somewhat unclear who truly gained or lost.
However, staying in the Sect to avoid danger, unless one is incredibly fortunate, it’s virtually impossible to Prove the Daoist Foundation.
Geniuses like Liu Xuanling all emerged from battles; only through rigorous trials could they see a glimmer of hope for Longevity.
Ning Wuxu undoubtedly understood his disciple very well, so he was not the least bit surprised by Liu Xuanling’s response.
He knew that this disciple would not be content just staying in the Sect.
Given her nature, even if he disagreed, she would insist on getting his agreement to take her along to the Otherworld for battle.
“Since that is the case, I will add your name to the list later on,” Ning Wuxu paused thoughtfully and said, “Let Hao Shicheng and your eldest Senior Brother stay and oversee Heavenly Snake Ridge then.
Our lineage should not leave everyone behind.
But you and Shicheng need not worry, after we conquer that world, you can also visit it.
Moreover, this expedition to the Otherworld is only the Beast Taming Sect’s first attempt.
As we come to better understand this Star Domain, we will conquer more worlds in the future, and there will be plenty of opportunities for battle.
Gui Ling Elder once mentioned that this Star Domain is highly chaotic, and it would be difficult for you to avoid conflict in the future.”
Hao Shicheng forced a smile, “Disciple actually prefers to stay at the Mountain Gate.”
Ning Wuxu shook his head gently and advised, “Of course, I know your nature.
If you do not wish to participate in battles, I can protect you, and sitting at the rear is not an issue.
But if you seek progress, you cannot remain stagnant.
A bit of experience now and then is not harmful.
Furthermore, there are bound to be unique Spiritual Medicines in the Otherworld, as well as peculiar usages of such medicines.
If you truly aspire to follow the Alchemy Dao, witnessing how the Otherworld utilizes Spiritual Medicine should be enlightening for you.”
Once these words were spoken, Hao Shicheng’s eyes suddenly lit up, swayed by the idea.
He simply disliked conflict, and due to his straightforward nature, he hadn’t initially considered these factors.
Now, upon his Master’s reminder, he realized the truth.
Indeed, it’s not a sustainable strategy to confine oneself within the Mountain Gate forever; one must embrace new experiences to discover more inspiration.