Chapter 138
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Chapter 138: Suggestions from the Elder Council
The boy who had changed his name to Li Xuandao rode on auspicious clouds into the protective formation of the Hidden Spirit Sect.
A hint of scrutiny flashed in his starry eyes.
This time, he had good luck, as he was in a middle thousand world. As long as he didn’t act recklessly in the later stages, ascending to the Thousand Worlds and completing the eighth cycle of cultivation wouldn’t be a problem.
Thinking this, Li Xuandao sighed in relief; his starting point was relatively high this time. Unlike last time, when he was reborn in a small world, where the highest cultivation level was only the Foundation Establishment Stage.
In that life, he awakened his memories at 50 years old. Although there was a path to becoming immortal, the boundaries of that small world were too solid, with no ascension opportunities.
He lived a busy life and only reached the age of 150, ending with regrets; that life felt wasted.
At this moment, Li Xuandao began to examine the new sect of this life.
The sect’s grand formation wasn’t very powerful; it could only block Void Refinement stage cultivators, but the design of the sect formation was impressive, incorporating factors for future upgrades.
Especially at the top of the grand formation, the 360 spirit pearls formed the Gathering Spirit Formation, which could later be upgraded to a magical artifact.
Looking at the waterfall of spiritual liquid in front of the main peak, resembling the Nine Heavens Galaxy, and the Divine Beast made of spiritual liquid in the sky, Li Xuandao’s mood brightened instantly.
At this time, Qiu Ziyuan, who was flying ahead on the auspicious clouds, began to introduce the Hidden Spirit Sect to Li Xuandao.
“Junior Brother, our sect is called the Hidden Spirit Sect. It was established 12 years ago and is rated as a first-level sect by the Elder Council.”
“The sect currently has 213 disciples, all in the Qi Refinement Stage.”
Li Xuandao then asked, “In these 12 years, hasn’t anyone advanced to the Foundation Establishment Stage?”
His tone was filled with confusion. At the current scale of the sect, with the waterfall of spiritual liquid that resembled the Nine Heavens Galaxy, it should produce a few Foundation Establishment cultivators. Was the Foundation Establishment Pill so hard to obtain?
“That will be understood once you advance to the middle layer of Qi Refinement.”
“I’m just giving you a brief introduction now, but when you enter the Illusion Learning Peak, someone will provide you with detailed information,” Qiu Ziyuan replied.
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“Master, do you suspect that child is the reincarnation of a great being?” Li Xingci asked.
“If he’s not the reincarnation of a respected elder, then he is someone with a destined fate.”
“Otherwise, he wouldn’t have passed all my tests; he was just too perfect, which made me suspicious,” Xu Fan said, but he didn’t think too much of it. It wasn’t the first time he had seen a protagonist; as long as he treated him well in the future, after all, there weren’t that many protagonists in the cultivation world.
“That’s right. At that moment, I was just excited and didn’t consider this aspect,” Li Xingci said.
“By the way, where are that child’s parents?” Xu Fan asked again, hoping they weren’t members of an orphanage.
“In Lin Sen Fairy City. I have already arranged for them,” Li Xingci replied.
“Divine powers, Cycle of Rebirth, what life stage are you in now?” Xu Fan asked.
“The eleventh life: Hero.” Li Xingci replied.
Xu Fan sighed and said, “It’s coming soon; in the future, it will be one life every five years, and after twenty lives, it will take ten years.”
“Understood.”
“Then send a few Rebirth Servants to protect that child’s parents.”
“Whether he is the reincarnation of a great being or someone destined, life is full of hardships. Protecting his parents will ensure they remember our sect well,” Xu Fan said, while also guessing that the child would likely be an important supporting character in the future.
Although the human and beast races were battling in the same territory, Xu Fan estimated that there wouldn’t be many good days ahead; an all-out battle between the two realms might start at any time.
At that time, this small sect with a recorded case would have no means to protect itself.
“Yes,” Li Xingci replied.
A jade slip floated in front of Li Xingci.
“This is the Thousand Dreams and Hundred Paths Manual. Practice it during your free time; it will make each time you emerge easier.”
“With your talent, the path ahead is something you must walk yourself,” Xu Fan said.
“Thank you, Master.” Li Xingci felt warm in his heart, recalling the little moments shared with his master.
“What’s with the thanks? Since you call me Master, I will protect you for life,” Xu Fan said with a smile. He found that these few disciples were particularly easy to manage.
“Alright. If you’re tired, don’t go out; just rest in the sect for a few years. You can spend time fishing or playing chess with me,” Xu Fan said, noticing that something seemed off with his disciple’s state and wanting to help him adjust.
“Good.”
Thus, Li Xingci joined Xu Fan’s side, leading a leisurely life.
At that moment, Li Xuandao was studying with a shocked mindset on Illusion Learning Peak.
“The cultivation civilization of this world has reached such a level? The cultivators who brought me to the central continent were not like this.”
“Service-type spirits, illusion-based efficient teaching, and the most ridiculous part is the puppets controlled by an intelligent central system,” Li Xuandao thought to himself, feeling astonished as he learned this boring knowledge.
He was not someone who had never seen the world. Due to his cultivation techniques, he had lived a life in a highly developed celestial world.
That life had broadened his views on classical cultivation, but unfortunately, he had only reached a quasi-immortal level in the end. He died in a war involving other great worlds, specifically being cut in half by a battle puppet, which took away his space ring.
“This sect is founded by the Grand Elder who wants to take me as a disciple. Perhaps he is also a reincarnated person; I must test it when I have the time.”
To be honest, with everything this sect has, if he were to manage it, he might not do better than the Grand Elder.
Li Xuandao pushed these distracting thoughts aside and began to study earnestly; being reborn meant a new start.
In this life, he vowed to survive to the level of a true immortal, so that in the ninth life thereafter, he could walk the path to becoming a Golden Immortal.
Peaceful times are always short-lived.
Three months later, Xu Fan and Li Xingci were evaluating the beautiful clips of various fairy cities filmed using the Shadow Technique by Yu Nan.
“Master, after reaching a certain level, women’s appearances and figures have already been shaped into their most satisfying forms.”
“The only difference lies in their temperament: fiery passion, pure like ice and jade, graceful and heroic, delicate like flowers and jade, dignified and elegant, budding like flowers, charmingly lovely…”
“These are the key points. Clearly, Master still remains at a superficial level focused only on legs and waist,” Li Xingci said seriously. Although Xu Fan was his master, he still looked down upon Xu Fan’s appreciation level.
“What do you know? This isn’t a superficial level; it’s the level of the masses. You’re still a bit shallow,” Xu Fan retorted while the floating projection continued to showcase segments of beautiful women from various fairy cities.
Li Xingci turned his head away and shifted slightly outward, confused about how a once-in-a-hundred-thousand-year genius like his master could focus on such shallow things.
At that moment, Xu Fan’s communication artifact rang. After glancing at the message, he tossed the souvenir stone to Li Xingci.
“If you have nothing going on, give evaluations of the beautiful women from the Shadow Technique clips. If you can write a poem, that would be even better,” Xu Fan said. During their conversations recently, he had learned about Li Xingci’s experiences during the fifth life of the Cycle of Rebirth.
In that life, he was a talented scholar who, full of zeal, wanted to use his knowledge to change the impoverished state of his country. Unfortunately, he was framed for cheating by the exam proctor who envied his handsome appearance and talent, rendering him forever without a chance at the examinations.
As an ordinary farmer’s son, that moment shattered his life’s beliefs.
That day, he first entered a tavern, drunkenly collapsed in front of a brothel, only to be picked up by a returning courtesan, swept away by his good looks for a night of joy.
He penned a poem that astonished the world, beginning a lifetime of indulgence.
In that life, he had nearly seen all the beauties in the world. He left behind countless stunning poems and, despite being deeply connected to the country and world, helplessly watched his nation perish.
Hearing about his experiences in that life, Xu Fan pursed his lips, unable to find the right words of comfort, especially since, in that life, he had ended up with over a hundred beautiful companions.
Upon hearing Xu Fan’s words, Li Xingci was momentarily stunned, perhaps recalling past experiences, but then he quickly responded, nodding, “Alright, this is my strength.”
After giving those instructions, Xu Fan summoned the Spiritual Wind Boat and flew towards the Elder Council of Lin Sen Fairy City.
Inside the Elder Council, Xu Fan received a ‘suggestion’ from the highest levels of the council, indicating that they needed to send disciples to Moliang State to suppress the beast race.
“Elder Xu, according to the suggestion from above, your sect needs to send two cultivators, one at the Nascent Soul Stage, and one at the Golden Core Stage. We will gather here at the Elder Council in one month,” said the Nascent Soul steward.
“Half of my sect’s fighting strength?” Xu Fan replied.
“No, your sect is newly established, and a celestial tool has detected your sect’s situation. These two disciples are the minimum required.”
“Alright.”
“As for the safety of the sect, Elder Xu can be assured.”
“Before the beast race is exterminated from this realm, there will be no warfare on the central continent. This is our Elder Council’s guarantee,” the Nascent Soul cultivator said imposingly.
“Very well.”
Upon returning to the Hidden Spirit Sect, Xu Fan sent a message to Xu Gang to come back, then turned and entered the artifact crafting room. His disciple was heading out for a long journey, and he needed to provide some assurance.
One month later, Xu Fan gave a space ring, filled to the brim, to both Xu Gang and the returning Xu Yuexian.
“Yuexian, go with your elder brother first. When you encounter Wang Xiangchi, have him take your place, then you can return,” Xu Fan said.
“No need. I feel like training there for a few years would be good,” Xu Yuexian replied, deeply hating the beast race for driving her out of Xiangzhou.
“Master, why don’t I take my elder brother’s place? Let him stay and accompany you,” Li Xingci suggested.
Xu Gang was about to speak when Xu Fan interjected, saying, “You can’t go. Your condition is more serious than I imagined; stay in the sect with me.”
“Your elder brother should go and see some grand scenes,” Xu Fan added.
“Alright.” Li Xingci didn’t say much more; he simply agreed, knowing his condition was indeed a bit serious.
“Master, when I leave, you must take care of yourself,” Xu Gang said reluctantly.
“Do you believe that even if you reach the Transformation Stage, I could still drag you into an illusion and spank you?” Xu Fan said with a dark expression, wondering when he ever asked for protection.
