The Fastest and Slowest

Today's Qingsha Bay is more lively than in the past few hundred years.

One after another, Escape Light, Flying Boat, Law Artifact, spirit beast mounts, galloping and shining, came one after another.

Most of the guests who came to congratulate were Foundation Establishment Realm, and occasionally Core Formation True Person was seen.

Core Formation Ceremony, located in a hall in the hinterland of Qingsha Bay.

The main hall is divided into main hall and side hall.

The side hall receives some ordinary congratulatory guests and is not in the same place as the owner of the Golden Core Realm.

The main hall is used to entertain some distinguished guests, most of whom are invited.

Lan Chang'an is sitting on the white jade platform at the top of the main hall, condescending.

Going down the steps, there are several rows of VIP seats, one for one person per table, or two or three people for two or three people.

Congratulations came from time to time:

"Hengshan Wu Clan, three hundred years of Black Spirit Mushroom. Presented by elder Wu Chen!"

"A set of the Snow Fox Merchant Association, Third-Order Talisman Brush, Spirit Ink, Inkstone. Presented by True Person Hanyu!"

"Tengxing Chamber of Commerce congratulatory gift, a third-level Green Wood. Presented by Shen Bixin!"

Lan Chang'an doesn't recognize most of the monks who come to give congratulatory gifts. When they hear a familiar title, they will pay a little attention.

Fairy Hanyu came in advance, but the congratulatory gift was also delivered today. As the representative of the large chamber of commerce, True Person was sitting not far from Lan Chang'an.

"I am Shen Bixin, and I bring my dog Song Xi to pay my respects! I wish Lu True Person a long life, and may he achieve immortality Changqing."

Shen Bixin is wearing a skirt and has a plump and beautiful figure, but she has an aging face of forty or fifty years old, with visible wrinkles and dark spots.

She took a fair-skinned and delicate young man with her, and bowed down.

The young man Qi Refining Realm lowered his head, feeling uneasy and afraid to look directly at True Person Changqing on the white jade stone platform.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, you and I have known each other for many years, so there is no need to be so polite."

Lan Chang'an's warm voice makes people feel like a refreshing breeze.

Glancing at the young man named Song Xi, he couldn't help but think deeply.

Lan Chang'an chatted with Shen Bixin mother and son, and arranged the two of them in seats next to True Person Hanyu.

Even though they didn't talk much, the guests next to them could tell that Lan Chang'an and Shen Bixin had a relationship in the past.

As noon approached, hundreds of monks from all over the world came to congratulate him.

Huh?

Lan Chang'an drank the toast from Pseudo-Core True Person and suddenly looked outside Qingsha Bay.

A strange breath of true elixir was approaching.

Although they are both in the early stage of true elixir, that person's elixir aura is much stronger than Lan Chang'an.

Qingsha Bay tens of miles away.

A dark blue chariot with a dragon pattern embossed in relief, was dragged through the air by two antlered beasts.

The chariot is not a box type, but a semi-open type, with only a sunshade on the top of the head, and is woven with the feathers of precious spiritual birds.

A noble young man in a sapphire robe and a black cloak sat in the back seat of the chariot.

The driver driving in front was actually a Purple-Faced Strongman from Foundation Establishment Late Stage.

"Young Master Ling, Qingsha Bay is coming soon."

Fang Zhong controlled the reins, slowed down, and spoke respectfully.

"Haha, Jing Kingdom Cultivation World Rogue Cultivator is the oldest person to be promoted to true elixir in recent hundreds of years." True Person Changqing"His inspirational reputation spreads far and wide. I would like to pay my respects to him."

The aristocratic young man has a comfortable look on his face, and feels relaxed as if he were going out to collect scenery.

"Young Master Ling, you are Jing Kingdom the youngest true elixir monk in hundreds of years. How can Lan Chang'an, who is more than one hundred and seventy years old, Golden Core Realm, be compared with you?"

Fang Zhong complimented, looking dismissive.

In fact, towards Lan Chang'an more than 170 Golden Core Realm, his heart was complicated and very sour.

Back then, on the cross-border Spirit Ship, Fang Zhong and Lan Chang'an were both stowaways, living next to each other and talking freely over wine.

Enter the Jing Kingdom land, choose different chambers of commerce, and part ways because of different positions.

Who would have thought that it only took nearly ten years for the New Moon Merchant Association, where he worked, to go from strength to decline.

The Spirit Contract signed by Fang Zhong and New Moon Merchant Association is about to expire, and they are about to regain their freedom.

Unexpectedly, New Moon Merchant Association, who was financially strapped, sold him to "Taifeng Merchant Association" from the three major chambers of commerce, Merchant Alliance.

He became the young master's errand boy.

Because I know Lan Chang'an, I have the honor to be the servant groom accompanying me on this trip.

"Ling Feng, the young master of the Taifeng Merchant Association!"

"How could this proud man of heaven come to Qingsha Bay to congratulate him in person?"

The luxurious chariot with dragon pattern relief is high-profile and close to Clear Water Bay, attracting many people's attention.

There are many knowledgeable people who recognized the identity of Young Master Ling.

"Taifeng Merchant Association Young Master Ling Feng congratulates and presents two third-level gems--"

The loud voice reached the main hall of the celebration.

Xia Mingqu hurried in and reported to Lan Chang'an.

"Taifeng Merchant Association, Young Master Ling!"

Xia Clan people and guests from all walks of life were greatly surprised and talked about it a lot.

"Famous song, can this person be invited?"

Lan Chang'an has heard of the Taifeng Merchant Association, and now the leader of the Merchant Alliance is the late Zhendan Overhaul of this chamber of commerce.

"We didn't invite Taifeng Merchant Association. I don't know why he came."

Xia Mingqu is also confused.

Thinking of something, he added:

"By the way, Young Master Ling is the youngest monk in the Jing Kingdom's hundreds of years to be promoted to True Alchemy."

"How young?"

"It is said that within Young Master Ling Foundation Establishment. In his eighties, he will form a true elixir, and now he is just over a hundred years old."

Xia Mingqu transmitted the message, with envy in his eyes.

That Young Master Ling has a great background!

Taifeng Merchant Association can be called the first Merchant Alliance, extremely rich.

Rumor has it that the Crystal Condensation Pill used in Young Master Ling Golden Core Realm are all high-quality products. Higher Vehicle Golden Core Realm used three kinds of spiritual objects.

Otherwise, this person is not Earth Spiritual Root and cannot be so fast.

"Such a young real pill?"

Lan Chang'an was surprised. Even in Previous Life, it was rare to hear of such a young monk being promoted to True Alchemy.

What is the purpose of this uninvited guest coming to my Golden Core Realm celebration?

Could it be that you want to bully an old man like yourself?

The visitor was of distinguished status, Lan Chang'an personally welcomed him out of the hall and met the young master Ling Feng.

"Lu is old Golden Core Realm. He has no virtue and ability. Let Young Master Ling come in person."

Seeing the man in white who seemed to be eighteen years old, Young Master Ling was slightly stunned.

"Haha! Daoist Lu is indeed the leader of Longevity Cultivation Art. He is younger than I imagined."

Ling Feng looked at Lan Chang'an with interest.

This kind of gaze is very familiar to Lan Chang'an, as if he is looking at a mascot.

One hundred years ago, Lan Chang'an and Foundation Establishment had a similar experience.

Fortunately, such monks are just out of curiosity and often have no hostility.

Lan Chang'an raised his hand, preparing to welcome Ling Feng to the main hall.

Just at this moment.

A breath of true elixir that is more domineering than Young Master Ling, quickly approaching Qingsha Bay.

"This breath...Demonic Path Cultivation Method!"

Ling Feng After a brief reaction, his sharp eyes and relaxed and comfortable expression no longer existed.

The person who came was also in the early stage of the true elixir, and the aura of elixir power he exuded was a sure win over Ling Feng.

You must know that the quality of the elixir produced by Ling Feng is already on the upper level of true elixirs.

The person who comes here has either a deeper cultivation level than him, or a higher quality elixir.

"Li Hai, the first disciple of Master Xuanyin, congratulates Lu True Person Golden Core Realm, and presents one Soul Cleansing Bead and one Bitter Clear Bamboo."

A dark cloud of demonic energy came fiercely, carrying a tall and straight figure Black-Robed Man with shoulders as sharp as daggers.

"Li Hai! Liang Shaotian, great disciple!"

The cultivators in Qingsha Bay were shocked and frightened.

Black-Robed Man's eyes were cold and stern, and the aura of Demonic Path's true elixir emanating from his body made all True Person present feel palpitations.

Below the true elixir, touching someone's eyes is like being struck by lightning.

Patriarch Xia Hongyu's expression changed drastically. This time Core Formation Ceremony, he definitely did not invite monk Demonic Cult.

"Li Hai is the top disciple of Liang Shaotian. How come you came to this Core Formation Ceremony in person?"

"Could it be that Xia Clan or Lan Chang'an has a secret relationship with Demonic Cult?"

Even now, Profound Yin Sect is recognized by surrounding sects, but most monks still stay away from it.

Only Lan Chang'an understands why Li Hai came to congratulate.

After being promoted to True Alchemy, it was difficult for Lan Chang'an not to attract Liang Shaotian's attention.

"Liang Shaotian's top disciple, are you so tyrannical? Golden Core Realm's early peak cultivation level is said to be from Earth Spiritual Root, and he has cultivated "Black Astral Demonic Flame"."

Lan Chang'an secretly assessed: If you don't use Previous Life's trump card, you are definitely no match for this person.

Since the quality of the finished elixir is mediocre and it is the first time to enter the true elixir, Lan Chang'an's strength is relatively weak among the same level.

Under normal circumstances, in the competition between Law Power and Law Treasure, Young Master Ling also beat him firmly.

As for Li Hai, it is estimated that it can easily defeat Young Master Ling, which is comparable to the ordinary mid-term true elixir.

After the evaluation is completed.

Lan Chang'an was stunned, he actually became the unit of measurement for the True Pill cultivator?

"Sect Leader Liang's disciple came in person, and Lu was frightened."

"This time Core Formation Ceremony did not send an invitation letter in advance, and I hope Holy Sect will accept it."

Lan Chang'an took Clan Leader Xia and greeted him personally.

"Lu True Person is serious. It was Mr. Li who came uninvited and was rude."

Li Hai was so powerful that when he stood in front of Lan Chang'an, his tone seemed humble and polite.

Young Master Ling meets Li Hai.

Seeing this scene, he frowned slightly and his eyes showed surprise.

According to his understanding: Li Hai, as the top disciple of Liang Shaotian, acts outside and represents the will of Master Xuanyin.

Li Hai rarely visits Liang Kingdom's other forces.

It is even the first time to participate in a Core Formation Ceremony of a certain True Person.

On the contrary, many big forces in the Merchant Alliance took the initiative to curry favor with Demonic Cult.

Liang Shaotian is now practicing hard in seclusion. Once he reaches Late Core Formation, he will be truly invincible in the world at the Jing Kingdom.

"Please True Person."

Lan Chang'an, Ling Feng, Li Hai, and the three True Person entered the main hall like stars holding the moon.

Outside the main hall, Fang Zhong kept the chariot and waited outside as a servant.

"Core Formation True Person..."

Looking at the backs of the three Zhendan monks, Fang Zhong felt bitter in his heart.

Lan Chang'an and his master, the great disciple Demonic Cult, walked side by side, at a level that he could not reach in this life.

Inside the main hall.

Lan Chang'an, as the protagonist of the celebration, still sits at the top.

Ling Feng and Li Hai are sitting on both sides of the front row, facing each other.

Lan Chang'an vaguely noticed that the relationship between Ling Feng and Li Hai was not very good. When they were introduced outside, they were very cold to each other.

"Fellow Daoist Li, this young master has never heard that Profound Yin Sect participated in the Jing Kingdom Core Formation Ceremony of other True Person. Fellow Daoist Li's visit this time made me unexpected."

During the dinner, Ling Feng asked many people's questions.

Other forces are afraid of the Profound Yin Demonic Sect, but not Taifeng Merchant Association.

Taifeng Merchant Association is the first chamber of commerce in the Merchant Alliance. It has strong financial resources and has close contacts with the major forces in the surrounding immortal kingdoms.

Not only that, the background of the Taifeng Merchant Association is legendary.

Jing Kingdom There is such a rumor:

Many years ago, Jing Kingdom gave birth to a Son of Luck, who went to the most prosperous Central Region in Great Qing and became Nascent Soul True Lord.

Moreover, that Son of Luck joined the ancient Nascent Soul-level sect that Central Region inherited.

Jing Kingdom can maintain neutrality. Except for its geographical location, there is no fourth-level Spirit Vein, which is said to be related to this rumor.

Taifeng Merchant Association claimed to the outside world that Son of Luck originally came from Lineage, which belongs to their chamber of commerce.

Among the three major chambers of commerce, there is another Flying Swallow Merchant Association who also makes similar claims and claims to have some relationship with the Son of Luck.

Maybe it's true, maybe it's Merchant Alliance's campaign.

Anyway, Jing Kingdom has been neutral for so many years, with minor disasters, but so far it has not been annexed by neighboring countries.

"Young Master Ling, curiosity can kill!"

Li Hai was like a hawk's gaze, fixed on Ling Feng's face, bringing an inexplicable chill to the latter.

He withdrew his gaze and said indifferently:

"The family teacher learned about Lu True Person's inspiring reputation as an elderly Golden Core Realm, and heard that he was of noble character and highly respected, so he asked Li to come over and congratulate him."

"This is a step for me, Holy Sect, to integrate into Cultivation World's orthodoxy! With Lu True Person's heart and character, he should not reject our goodwill."

After listening to Li Hai's explanation, everyone was thoughtful.

Although Profound Yin Sect is legalized, there are still prejudices and barriers between it and Cultivation World orthodoxy.

Lan Chang'an Golden Core Realm is old and has an inspiring reputation far and wide. Organizing Core Formation Ceremony is considered a hot topic recently for the Jing Kingdom Cultivation World.

Lan Chang'an is another good old man whose reputation is gaining popularity. Demonic Cult wants to integrate into the orthodoxy, or use him as an entry point and as a test.

Believe it or not, the monks present could find no other reason.

Lan Chang'an is just a behemoth like Rogue Cultivator True Person, Demonic Cult. There is no need to be honest with him.

Even if there is a bribe, it will be done privately.

Core Formation Ceremony, Li Hai only stayed for half an hour before getting up and leaving.

During this period, he only toasted a glass of wine with Lan Chang'an and had almost no interaction with other monks.

"This matter is a bit strange."

Young Master Ling looked at the direction Li Hai left, his eyes flickering.

He has dealt with Li Hai and knows that Liang Shaotian's master and disciple are very proud.

Li Hai's words just now, Young Master Ling can't find any flaws on the surface, but it always feels like it's not that simple.

Involuntarily, Young Master Ling became interested in "True Person Changqing" who was sitting here.

Previously, Li Hai had only toasted to Lan Chang'an. None of the other True Person present, including Young Master Ling, enjoyed such treatment.

Young Master Ling came to attend the celebration just on a whim.

Taifeng Merchant Association Even if we send people to participate, we won't need a core figure like him.

Young Master Ling changed his mind and spoke out a test:

"Lu True Person should see that Li Hai and I are not the same person."

"This person once commented that Ling relied too much on external objects and achieved Liang Kingdom's fastest cultivation speed in hundreds of years, but his future achievements will be limited."

"I wonder if Lu True Person agrees with his view."

If Young Master Ling is smiling, let's see what choice Lan Chang'an, a good old man, makes.

As soon as these words came out, the main hall fell into a brief silence.

Young Master Ling and Lan Chang'an are respectively the two people who Jing Kingdom was the fastest and the slowest to advance to True Alchemy within hundreds of years.

It can be said to be two extremes.

Coupled with Li Hai's previous evaluation of Young Master Ling, this problem becomes very acute.

If you agree with Li Hai, Lan Chang'an means your heart is towards Demonic Cult.

To deny Li Hai is to slap Demonic Cult in the face and please Merchant Alliance.

"Cultivation World Since ancient times, there have been many geniuses who have risen rapidly, and there have also been talented people who have matured late. Everything is possible."

"Whether what Fellow Daoist Li said is correct or not depends on which of the two fellow Daoists will achieve higher in the future."

Lan Chang'an did a Tai Chi exercise, and finally asked the question to Li Hai and Young Master Ling.

Whoever has a strong fist will be justified.

"Lu True Person makes sense!"

Many guests present agreed and cheered.

Young Master Ling showed no emotion or anger on his face, and had no words to refute.

Cultivation World respects strength, and he still can't beat Li Hai.

Li Hai is a genius from Earth Spiritual Root. He was taught by Liang Shaotian in his early years. His cultivation speed is second only to Young Master Ling in the first echelon.

"The late-blooming talent Lu True Person said is a reflection of his own ambitions?"

Ling Feng took the initiative to propose a toast, the smile on his face seemed to have a profound meaning.

"Lu doesn't want to be a late bloomer, he just wants to live longer, that's all."

Lan Chang'an said calmly.

Live longer?

Ling Feng chuckled, which fits the names of Lan Chang'an, "Turtle Talisman Master" and "True Person Changqing" very well.

Judging from past experience, Lan Chang'an is telling the truth.

Ling Feng Finished the glass of wine.

After trying it out, my interest in Lan Chang'an was greatly reduced.

It's just Turtle True Person who is just surviving.

Half an hour later, Ling Feng took a luxurious chariot and left Qingsha Bay.

Li Hai and Ling Feng, two unexpected visitors with transcendent identities, added to the popularity of Lan Chang'an and Core Formation Ceremony.

The fame of the elderly Golden Core Realm will spread throughout the Jing Kingdom Cultivation World.

In this Golden Core Realm celebration, in addition to Li Hai and Ling Feng, there are also other true elixir monks.

For example, Ten Thousand Beasts Merchant Association's True Person Yellow Wolf.

Lan Chang'an doesn't understand why the other party came to Qingsha Bay in person when his identity has nothing to do with True Person Yellow Wolf.

"If Lu True Person could have Golden Core Realm a few years earlier, he might be able to meet an Liang Kingdom old friend."

True Person Yellow Wolf was wearing a leather coat and a large cloak, sitting in front of Ling Feng, with bright eyes and a friendly smile on his face.

"Liang Kingdom old friend?"

Lan Chang'an thought of the caravan that secretly protected Snow Fox Merchant Association and had a confrontation with Fu Xuemei a few years ago.

What deal True Person Yellow Wolf and Fu Xuemei reached is unknown to Lan Chang'an.

Judging from what he meant, Fu Xuemei may have left Jing Kingdom.

Before sunset, the monks from all parties who participated in Core Formation Ceremony dispersed one after another.

There are still a few monks staying at Qingsha Bay Xia Clan to seek cooperation.

Or maybe you want to pay a private visit to Lan Chang'an, the new true elixir.

Lan Chang'an didn't meet everyone. After screening, I only met a few people.

Among them are Shen Bixin mother and son.

In the study room of Autumn Wind Island.

"Lu True Person, that favor promise back then, you said it counts. I have something to ask of you."

Shen Bixin took his son Song Xi and knelt down together.

"I hope that Lu True Person can accept Quan Zi as his disciple."

Hearing the sound, Lan Chang'an was silent for a few breaths.

Shen Bixin brought his son over to congratulate him, and he had this premonition.

The favor that Shen Bixin received from collecting materials back then has not been cashed in until now, and the return is astonishing.

"Lu will be leaving Jing Kingdom soon. He is wandering and has no intention of accepting a disciple. If Fellow Daoist Shen insists on asking, Lu can make a Registered Disciple, but he does not have much energy to preach."

"In addition, Mr. Lu gives another option: If the son of fellow Daoist Shen is to be found in front of Foundation Establishment or Golden Core Realm one day, Mr. Lu can give him a promoted fortuitous opportunity."

Shen Bixin thought about it for a moment and chose the second one.

After all, Lan Chang'an made it clear that he didn't want to accept a disciple.

"Xier, please thank Lu True Person quickly."

"Xie Lu True Person."

The boy Song Xi kowtowed, listening to the Golden Core Realm fortuitous opportunity, he couldn't help but move.

Core Formation True Person's superior status was vividly felt by him today.

Compared to Registered Disciple becoming Lan Chang'an, the second choice is more practical.

It was not until several years later that Song Xi realized what he had missed today.

Lan Chang'an smiled and sent Shen Bixin mother and son away.

He is a man of his word.

Excluding the situation of being coerced, the promises we have made will be fulfilled to the best of our ability.

If Shen Bixin insisted just now, he would also accept Song Xi as his disciple, and he would still abide by the basic obligations of a master.

But as he expected, Shen Bixin mother and son were moved by the second choice.

Late at night, Qingsha Bay, which had been noisy all day, finally calmed down.

Autumn Wind Island, in the study room.

In the shadows, a hooded man in gray and white robes appeared in the corner.

"Core Formation Ceremony today, did you find anyone suspicious?"

Lan Chang'an asked with his hands behind his back.

"There are a few, mostly small fish. However, one of them, Mr. Lu, you should pay attention to."

"Oh, who is it?"

"True Person Yellow Wolf!"

Lan Chang'an is not surprising. When I met the person wearing the "True Person Xiang" vest for the first time, I had a strange feeling in my heart.

"What's wrong with this person?"

"The Heart Soul Secret Technique practiced by True Person Yellow Wolf can sense the emotional fluctuations of the target and even have the opportunity to explore the inner thoughts. This Psychic Secret Technique comes from "Beast King Valley", one of Sacred Gate Six Sects."

Xing Peng said cautiously.

"Beast King Valley? Ten Thousand Beasts Merchant Association? Could it be that between the two..."

"I have no right to access higher information, but based on clues, it is speculated that Ten Thousand Beasts Merchant Association should be a small branch that split off from "Beast King Valley" a long time ago."

Hearing this, Lan Chang'an understood.

Ten Thousand Beasts Merchant Association is likely to be infiltrated and instigated by Wujian Gate.

"Moreover, Beast King Valley is probably the main force behind the invasion of the Feng Kingdom's surrounding areas!"

Xing Peng throws out another shocking message.

Beast King Valley is one of Six Demonic Sects.

"Beast King Valley is the main force? It means that Six Demonic Sects only sends one main force to attack the surrounding areas of the Feng Kingdom?"

Lan Chang'an reacted.

"One is almost enough."

Xing Peng thought about it and decided to tell the truth.

I'm taking a day off on the 14th. After resuming updates last month, I've been updating for 20 consecutive days. In the past few days, I've been sleeping a little bit and I'm mentally exhausted. I have something to do today, so I'm taking a day off.

(End of chapter)