Chapter 445 - 237, Return to Starfall Sect, Take Out Sect Master Ren’s Secret Order_3
Chapter 445 - 237, Return to Starfall Sect, Take Out Sect Master Ren’s Secret Order_3
And the Spiritual Energy of the Blessed Land was far superior to that of the Cave Mansions he had in the Pill Cauldron Sect and Immeasurable Sect.
"Xu Daoist has actually reached the Seventh Stage of Dao Pill?"
In the Starfall Sect’s Great Hall, Sect Master Fang was shocked and almost lost her composure upon learning of Xu Xing’s purpose and probing his Cultivation level with her Divine Sense.
Previously, Xu Xing’s breakthrough from the early stage of Dao Pill to the Dao Pill Fourth Stage could be explained by his absorption of Wu Miao’s pure Yin Element. But since their last parting, only about forty years had passed. It was truly astonishing for him to have broken through from the Dao Pill Fourth Stage to the Seventh Stage of Dao Pill in just forty years. For an ordinary True Monarch, advancing a single stage in Cultivation within forty years was already considered rapid progress.
The Upper Sect inheritance is indeed far superior to that of Lower Sects... Sect Master Fang tried to convince herself.
"I won’t keep it from Sect Master Fang," Xu Xing began, taking out the secret decree entrusted to him by Ren Yuanrui through Giant Sword Daoist Monarch. He stood up from his seat and then spoke solemnly, "The reason for my rapid breakthrough is that I possess a Human Emperor Body, with the potential for an Immortal Body. This is also why Sect Master Ren places such importance on me."
Since he couldn’t return to the Flying Feather Immortal Palace for the time being, it wouldn’t hurt to make use of this secret decree. A secret decree from the Upper Sect’s Sect Master, if used wisely, could be worth far more than one hundred million.
"Sect Master Ren instructed me to await the opportune time to restore the Sect. If I did not possess a Human Emperor Body, Sect Master Ren would not have entrusted me with such a task," Xu Xing stated earnestly. The secret decree bore Sect Master Ren Yuanrui’s legal seal, which could not be faked. A secret decree without the Sect Master’s legal seal would not be considered a true secret decree, merely empty words.
"In that case," Sect Master Fang nodded slightly, "it’s no wonder Lord Xu chose to leave the Sect and not join the Family Line of the Immortal Palace."
Then, she took a deep breath, adjusted her attire, rose from the main seat, walked over to Xu Xing, and accepted the jade decree with both hands. The Sect Master of an Upper Sect held a position far superior to hers, the leader of a small sect. Furthermore, respecting the decree of a righteous Upper Sect’s Sect Master was a fundamental aspect of her propriety as the Sect Master of Starfall Sect.
Upon opening the jade decree, characters in Dragon Seal and Phoenix Calligraphy immediately appeared before Sect Master Fang’s eyes: "Xu Xing of the Giant Sword Lineage, possessing the Human Emperor Body, can shoulder the great responsibilities of the Sect and inherit the Sect’s Immortal Veins... I command you to guard the inheritance well and await the opportune moment..."
"It is indeed Sect Master Ren’s secret decree," Sect Master Fang nodded. "I didn’t expect Lord Xu to actually be the legendary Human Emperor Body. No wonder Sect Master Ren entrusted you with such a heavy responsibility."
"Today, I... brought this secret decree to show Sect Master Fang for another reason..." Xu Xing sighed.
"Although the Starfall Sect is not a Lower Sect of the Flying Feather Immortal Palace, we are both on the righteous path. If Lord Xu faces any difficulty, please speak honestly," Sect Master Fang said. Her willow-like brows furrowed slightly upon hearing this, but she quickly relaxed and smiled. If one weren’t facing difficulties, who would ’publicize’ a secret decree, thereby increasing the risk of exposure?
"Although Sect Master Ren was defeated in the struggle with the Aristocratic Families, he concealed his Sect Master’s Inheritance elsewhere to prevent them from obtaining it," Xu Xing explained. "Some time ago, Sect Master Ren informed me via a Communication Array to retrieve this inheritance once I reach the Nascent Soul Realm. Only a Human Emperor Body at the Nascent Soul Realm can open that Secret Realm. I discussed this with Sect Master Ren and mentioned the Starfall Sect. He said that I could borrow the strength of the Starfall Sect to assist me, and there will be a reward afterwards." Xu Xing coughed lightly and continued in a calm, measured tone. As he spoke, he discreetly raised his lowered head to glance at Sect Master Fang. Seeing her eyes filled with excitement, he knew the matter was settled.
The Upper Sect inheritance was extremely enticing to those of Lower Sects; no one could resist it.
His Nascent Formation was imminent. To prevent any unforeseen circumstances during his Nascent Formation in the Starfall Sect, he had to release this information. At the same time, this would pave the way for his future. His identity as a Flying Feather Immortal Palace Exiled Disciple was a lifesaver in the Starfall Sect, but at times, it could also be a death warrant. Once the Flying Feather Immortal Palace issued a warrant for his arrest, all his previous efforts would be in vain, his hard work wasted. After all, his falling out with Chi Yuan made him necessarily wary of malicious intentions from within the Flying Feather Immortal Palace. But his identity... once it transformed into that of a Human Emperor Body bearing Sect Master Ren’s secret decree, the situation would be entirely different...
"Lord Xu," Sect Master Fang hesitated, "what do you need this concubine to do?" If Xu Xing made an exorbitant demand, she would have to handle it with careful consideration.
"It’s nothing particularly demanding," Xu Xing shook his head with a smile. "Earlier, I had already made an agreement with your sect to borrow your Blessed Land for my Nascent Formation and to show my secret decree. I only hope that your sect will honor the agreement and lend me some Spirit Pills to increase my Cultivation. As for the Spirit Pills, I will return them once I obtain the Sect Master’s Inheritance."
"My sect can lend Lord Xu the Spirit Pills," Sect Master Fang agreed to Xu Xing’s request without hesitation. "However... if Lord Xu obtains the Flying Feather Immortal Palace inheritance, may a Nascent Soul cultivation technique be shown to my Sect’s Dao Lords for their viewing?" she then requested.
In East Huangzhou, only the Ten Major Sects possessed Nascent Soul Level cultivation techniques; most other sects did not. Although a Nascent Soul Level cultivation technique wasn’t essential to break through to the Nascent Soul Stage, having one as a reference could make the process significantly easier and more beneficial.
A few Spirit Pills? In exchange for a Nascent Soul cultivation technique? Sect Master Fang has quite the ambitious idea, Xu Xing chuckled internally. Not to mention whether that Secret Realm even contains Nascent Soul cultivation techniques, even if it does, it’s impossible for me to hand over a Nascent Soul cultivation technique so easily...
He wasn’t afraid that the Starfall Sect would turn hostile, kill him, and try to seize the "Sect Master’s Inheritance" left by Ren Yuanrui for themselves. First, in what he had just said, he had already pointed out that this was an instruction from Sect Master Ren Yuanrui to seek the help of the Starfall Sect. Therefore, Ren Yuanrui must also know what he was doing. If the Starfall Sect were to ambush and kill him, they would inevitably face retaliation from the Flying Feather Immortal Palace. A Nascent Soul Saint Monarch would personally intervene to prevent the Sect’s inheritance from leaking out. Such consequences were not something the Starfall Sect could bear. Instead, it would be better for them to go with the flow, agree to his request, and choose to trade. This way, they could obtain a Nascent Soul cultivation technique from him legitimately. By then, even if the Flying Feather Immortal Palace learned about this matter, they wouldn’t easily confront the Starfall Sect head-on.
"What Lord Xu has said is true. A few Dao Pill Realm Spirit Pills indeed cannot be exchanged for a Nascent Soul cultivation technique," Sect Master Fang nodded slightly in agreement. Xu Xing hadn’t outright refused her, which meant there was still room for negotiation; her offer was simply too low.
"I will consult Sect Master Ren about this matter. I believe Sect Master Ren will not refuse this request from the Starfall Sect," Xu Xing said, then continued, "After all, success lies with the person, not with a single cultivation method. Ten thousand three hundred years ago, the Heavenly Saint Sect was the foremost major sect in East Huangzhou. Now, it is desolate, having fallen out of the Ten Major Sects, and has no Nascent Soul Saint Monarch within its ranks. My Master, Giant Sword Daoist Monarch, was a Nascent Soul Peak Great Cultivator. He had also viewed the Sect’s Nascent Soul cultivation techniques, yet he has passed away." Xu Xing shook his head.
By his estimation, there might not even be a cultivator at the late stage of Nascent Soul among the Starfall Sect’s Dao Lords at this moment. These Dao Lords desperately needed Nascent Soul Level cultivation techniques, but they were not yet at the point of risking their lives for them.
"What Lord Xu said is reasonable. Success lies in one’s own abilities, not in a single cultivation technique." Upon hearing this, Sect Master Fang’s greed instantly subsided, and she praised him, "I will report this matter to the Dao Lords in the Sect, discuss it, and then give Lord Xu our reply."
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