Making a Move (For Feihua Luohu Alliance Leader He)

Making a Move (Celebrating Alliance Leader Flying Flowers Falling Upon the Lake)

Inside the cave abode.

Fang Qing silently sensed the four [Ji Water] divine powers within himself.

"If I were merely a Qi Consumption Path cultivator, there would be no road forward for me now. I could only wait until my divine powers reached completion, then curry favor with the major Golden Core lineages and serve as a dog to a Golden Core True Lord—only to struggle for survival in the cracks, hoping to gamble my life for a chance to attain Gold."

As for whether that chance was real or a trap, that was beside the point—

"But I also cultivate the Qi Refining Path. As long as I cultivate in seclusion and break through to Spirit Transformation—then, with the status of a Spirit Transformation cultivator, I can sense the Gold position of [Ji Water], refine spirit and merge with the Dao—enough to devise a method of seeking Gold myself."

"If I sought a fruit position, a primary position—it would naturally be difficult. But if I lowered my demands and sought only a subordinate, compliant—even guest or vacant position—then my chances would be great!"

"A path to becoming a Golden Core True Lord already lies before me. There are no more difficulties at all—as long as I proceed step by step—"

He let out a long breath. "Unfortunately, it is only a vacant position."

"Besides, White Ze is still in the midst of trouble—if all I wanted was to become a Golden Core True Lord and live free and easy, I could relax."

"But if I wish to become the Water Virtue [Year Guardian], then I cannot let go of any opportunity the Qi Consumption Path offers to probe a Water Virtue True Lord!"

"The Dragon Lord of