Lin Changqing looked at Tongtian and spoke with a solemn expression.
Tongtian's brow furrowed at once.
Going down the mountain now would be dangerous.
After all, everyone knew that Lin Changqing had only just been injured. Even after taking a Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir, there was no way he could have fully recovered.
This was especially true if his soul had been damaged. Everyone knew that Lin Changqing had been injured by the Soul Devouring Needle, which had wounded his soul.
Besides, the conflict between the Sects of Elucidation and Interception had only just ended.
The Three Sects had a rule against fighting one another, but that was only the rule on paper.
It could only restrain the disciples on Kunlun Mountain. Once outside the mountain, the Primordial World was vast and endless, filled with countless wondrous and mysterious places.
In such a perilous land, if someone truly wanted to harm Lin Changqing, no one would be able to stop them.
Going down the mountain at a time like this was undoubtedly very dangerous.
Yet Lin Changqing looked solemn and resolute.
"Changqing, do you understand the consequences of going down the mountain now?"
Tongtian looked at Lin Changqing and asked with a frown.
With Lin Changqing looking so full of life, if he went out and claimed to be injured, not one of ten people would believe him.
It was simply too unbelievable.
Countless Sect of Elucidation disciples on Kunlun Mountain had only just been angered, and they were all keeping an eye on the Interception Sect.
There was no way Lin Changqing could leave without being noticed.
Besides, no matter how discreet he was, could he really escape a Saint's notice?
"This disciple has made up his mind. Not only will I go down the mountain to gain experience, I'll do so openly and with my head held high!"
"We cultivators contend with Heaven and Earth, contend with all living beings, and contend for the Great Dao and our opportunities!"
"If we're already so secretive and timid in the face of this little danger, then how can we travel the Primordial World, compete for opportunities, and attain the Great Dao?!"
Lin Changqing straightened his back and faced Tongtian. His words rang out with force, without a trace of fear.
At that moment, the bearing of a sect's Senior Disciple Brother was on full display before the Interception Sect's personal disciples.
Yunxiao and Bixiao, in particular, watched Lin Changqing with stars in their eyes.
That's our Senior Disciple Brother!
Exactly! Those petty people from the Sect of Elucidation only knew how to scheme against their own fellow disciples. What was there to fear?
Duobao and the others looked at Lin Changqing with burning enthusiasm.
"Senior Disciple Brother!"
Though Duobao and Zhao Gongming were Grand Unity Golden Immortals, they clenched their fists, their blood surging with excitement.
Tongtian looked at his eldest disciple, feeling immensely satisfied.
"Hahahaha!"
"Changqing, after putting it that way, how could I possibly persuade you otherwise?"
Tongtian looked at Lin Changqing and shook his head with a laugh.
This was his disciple—his most valued disciple!
Courageous and resourceful, with the whole Primordial World in his heart, and utterly fearless by nature!
So what if he was a Houtian Being?
Who in the Primordial World could match such spirit? Not one of those old monsters hidden away in the Primordial World could hold a candle to his beloved disciple.
Lin Changqing, naturally, had his own calculations.
Leaving Kunlun Mountain to gain experience now was the safest option.
The Sect of Elucidation disciples were probably still struggling to catch their breath after the Saint's fury. The Twelve Golden Immortals in particular—Juliusun had been expelled from the sect, so they were likely all on edge. They wouldn't dare make a move.
As for the Sect of Elucidation's other disciples, Lin Changqing wasn't afraid of any of them, even if they all came at him together, aside from the two Virtuous Golden Immortals.
With the strength he had just displayed, they probably wouldn't dare attack him even if they had eight times the courage.
The only one who might make a move was Saint Yuanshi.
He was a man of deep calculation, and even he was unlikely to act.
Everyone knew Tongtian had only just calmed down after his fury. If Yuanshi dared to make another move, he would truly be risking the very existence of his Sect of Elucidation.
But if Lin Changqing waited until this period had passed and went out a thousand years later—
Who knew whether two of the Twelve Golden Immortals might use gaining experience as an excuse to go out and wait for him?
Who knew whether Yuanshi might scheme against him?
Taking all of that into account, leaving now was the safest choice.
Lin Changqing had weighed things carefully. He looked at Tongtian with a gaze even more resolute than before.
Tongtian nodded at him.
"Be very careful in the Primordial World."
"Your cultivation is still lacking. Don't overreach."
"If things get bad, use my name. Whoever gives you trouble, tell your master, and I'll split him in half!"
As Tongtian spoke, his eyes brimmed with affection.
He was growing more and more satisfied with his eldest disciple.
He was especially delighted to learn that Lin Changqing could make a breakthrough.
Lin Changqing nodded, then headed straight for the main gate of the Interception Sect.
"Senior Disciple Brother, do you want me to come with you?"
Bixiao and the others turned and called to Lin Changqing.
Lin Changqing looked at Bixiao's eager face and at the other personal disciples, who were just as hopeful, but he refused without hesitation.
Taking a few junior sisters along while gaining experience in the Primordial World was certainly tempting, but he wasn't going sightseeing. On this trip, he was determined to break through to Golden Immortal!
There would inevitably be fights and a search for opportunities.
He might even trigger his golden finger and create strange phenomena, which he couldn't easily show to others.
It would be best to venture into the Primordial World alone.
"Junior Sisters, I'm going to the Primordial World to gain experience and break through. It would be better for me to go alone."
"You should stay on Kunlun Mountain and focus on your cultivation."
Lin Changqing smiled. Disappointment flashed in Bixiao's eyes, but she nodded obediently.
She had wanted to go with Lin Changqing. At least she had the trump card of a sword talisman to protect him.
Now it seemed that Senior Disciple Brother had known what she was thinking and refused so directly because of it.
"Master, this disciple is heading down the mountain! Take care, fellow junior brothers and sisters!"
"Take care, Senior Disciple Brother!"
Lin Changqing cupped his hands toward the inside of the Interception Sect Hall, then walked out.
He thought about how he had been on Kunlun Mountain for a million years since becoming Tongtian's disciple.
In all those years, he had only gone down the mountain a handful of times—few enough to count on one hand—and most of those trips had been with Tongtian.
This was the first time he had gone down the mountain alone.
Kunlun Mountain was one of the Primordial World's top blessed lands, rich in spiritual energy and home to countless spirit plants.
Kunlun stretched for trillions of miles. Going down the mountain this time was no matter of a day or two.
Lin Changqing set off directly toward the foot of the mountain.
It was inevitable that the disciples on Kunlun Mountain would see him.
"Look! It's Senior Disciple Brother!"
"Hahaha! Senior Disciple Brother is out! Just as I thought, he's blessed with great fortune. How could those people from the Sect of Elucidation possibly have injured him?"
"It must have been the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir Master brought him. Thank goodness Senior Disciple Brother is all right!"
The Interception Sect's disciples were all overjoyed, their eyes shining as they watched Lin Changqing.
The Sect of Elucidation disciples had naturally seen him too—walking out in the open, making no attempt to hide, and appearing right before them.
"Damn it! Lin Changqing wasn't injured at all!"
"Even a Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir couldn't heal a soul injury that quickly!"
"The Interception Sect's disciples are despicable, shameless, and utterly treacherous!"
One furious voice after another rang out among the Sect of Elucidation disciples.
Lin Changqing acted as if he hadn't heard a thing and continued down the mountain.
At that moment, a figure rushed straight toward him.
"Senior Brother Changqing, my master sent me to ask whether your injuries have healed."
With a flash of light, Guang Chengzi, dressed in a plain Daoist robe, appeared in front of Lin Changqing.
The pressure of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal flickered around him as he pressed it toward Lin Changqing.
Lin Changqing frowned slightly. This visitor had come with ill intent!
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