Dao Discussion Assembly, Ancient Desolate Inscription

He discovered that among the three, besides the Wang clan leader whose cultivation was at the level of a Nascent Soul cultivator, there was another man whose cultivation was at the eighth level of the Golden Core stage.

The third person was a fair-skinned and beautiful female cultivator. Although she was at the sixth Golden Core tier, judging from her aura, she should also be Middle-grade Golden Core cultivator, and her strength was no weaker than that of late Golden Core stage cultivator.

Seeing his expression, the Clan Master quickly smiled and introduced him, "This is our Wang Clan's Great Elder, and this is my niece, Qing'er."

"Greetings to both of you."

Chen Nianzhi nodded politely, then said, "I originally thought my Chen Clan was a top-tier immortal clan, but after coming to the Star Continent today, I understand what a top-tier immortal clan is like. My Chen Clan is ashamed of itself."

"Fellow Daoist is too modest. Your Chen Clan has only risen to prominence in the last one or two hundred years, yet you have already achieved your current glory. In the future, you will probably truly reach the zenith."

The Clan Master spoke politely, then changed the subject and asked, "By the way, may I ask what brings you two here today?"

Jiang Linglong and Chen Nianzhi exchanged a glance before Jiang Linglong spoke up, "To be honest, we've come to exchange some Origin Celestial Crystal with you."

"If you are willing to sell your Heavenly Crystal, we are willing to purchase them at a premium."

"Heavenly Crystal?"

The Clan Master's pupils contracted slightly, then he shook his head and said with a wry smile, "To be honest, not long ago, our Wang Clan clan exhausted all our Heavenly Crystal in order to purchase Nascent Soul Formation Pill."

"I'm still mortgaging the Wang Clan's assets everywhere, making plans for my next Nascent Soul stage."

"This..."

Chen Nianzhi felt a pang of regret; the Heavenly Crystal was indeed incredibly precious.

He had actually anticipated that the trip would not go smoothly, since for most cultivators in the late Golden Core stage, collecting Heavenly Crystal was actually a way to prepare for purchasing Nascent Soul Formation Pill.

That's why they decided to travel across seven continents to collect fragments of Heavenly Crystal one by one, and encountering setbacks along the way was to be expected.

Thinking of this, Chen Nianzhi stood up and said regretfully, "Since that's the case, then we won't stay any longer."

"Please wait a moment, you two."

Just as they were about to leave, the Clan Master stopped them.

Seeing their expressions, the Daoist Wang smiled and asked, "Are you two familiar with the Heavenly Lake Dao Discussion?"

"Heavenly Lake Dao Discussion?"

Chen Nianzhi and Jiang Linglong exchanged a glance, their eyes flickering slightly. They didn't know much about the Heavenly Lake Continent.

All that is known is that Heavenly Lake Continent is a small continent adjacent to the Star Continent. The area of this continent is roughly the size of the Chu Kingdom and the Yan Kingdom combined, and the strength of its cultivation Immortal Realm is much weaker than that of the surrounding cultivation Immortal Realm.

The Nascent Soul Immortal Clan of the Heavenly Lake Continent was wiped out in the Abyssal Demon Calamity more than four hundred years ago.

Today, Heavenly Lake Continent is occupied by an alliance of dozens of Golden Core realm Rogue Cultivator. Among the surrounding continents, it can be considered a holy land for Rogue Cultivator.

However, their understanding was limited to this; they knew nothing about the Heavenly Lake Dao Discussion.

Seeing the expressions on their faces, the Daoist Wang smiled and said, "This Heavenly Lake Dao Discussion is a grand event that takes place once every sixty years."

"At that time, many Golden Core realm cultivators from several surrounding continents will travel there to share their understanding of the Dao and verify each other's cultivation paths."

"Generally speaking, each discussion session can bring great inspiration to each other, and may even increase our chances of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage."

"It is said that after the competition concludes, the winner will be able to comprehend the ' Ancient Desolate Inscription '..."

As Daoist Wang spoke, Chen Nianzhi's pupils suddenly contracted.

He gradually understood the purpose of this Daoist gathering; the Ancient Desolate Inscription was a treasure left over from countless ages ago.

It is said to contain the ancient sages' understanding of the Tao and the Dharma, which can inspire the cultivator's creativity and allow the cultivator to enter a state of enlightenment.

This Ancient Desolate Inscription is so precious that even Golden Core realm cultivators in the surrounding area would covet it. Although the Golden Core realm Rogue Cultivator occupy Heavenly Lake Continent, it is simply impossible for them to monopolize the Ancient Desolate Inscription.

Since the Ancient Desolate Inscription could not be moved, both sides reached a compromise: the Golden Core realm Rogue Cultivator of the Heavenly Lake Continent were willing to share the Ancient Desolate Inscription with all cultivators in the world, but on the condition that Dao Discussion Assembly be held.

Because most Rogue Cultivator the Golden Core realm stage lack Cultivation Method and systematic inheritance and instruction, they can only discuss and exchange ideas with each other, learning from each other's strengths and compensating for their own shortcomings in their Cultivation Practice Method.

If Golden Core realm cultivator from a sect or immortal clan were to share their Dao, it would often be of great inspiration to Golden Core realm Rogue Cultivator.

It is said that every sixty years, ten people will be given the opportunity to study the Ancient Desolate Inscription, according to the agreement between the Heavenly Lake Continent and the surrounding cultivation Immortal Realm.

Aside from the five spots that are pre-selected, the top five participants in each Dao discussion will have the opportunity to comprehend the Ancient Desolate Inscription.

Thinking of this, Chen Nianzhi looked at Daoist Wang, her eyes flickering slightly, and said, "Since there are only five spots, why did you invite us, thus increasing your competition?"

The Clan Master shook his head and said with a wry smile, "This Ancient Desolate Inscription contains profound rules, which a cultivator can only comprehend once in their lifetime. Otherwise, how could it be available to us Golden Core realm cultivators? It would have been occupied by Nascent Soul True Lord long ago."

Chen Nianzhi nodded, and then heard the Clan Master say, "I have also heard of your talents."

"Perhaps observing your discourse can inspire me and increase my chances of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage."

"I understand." Jiang Linglong nodded, then pondered for a moment and asked, "I wonder when the next Heavenly Lake Dao Discussion will begin?"

"The Ancient Desolate Inscription will regain their power in three years, at which time the Heavenly Lake Dao Discussion will begin."

"To reach Heavenly Lake Continent, we must cross the treacherous Great Gan River," the Clan Master said, smiling as he added, "How about we travel together to the Heavenly Lake Continent in three years?"

The Great Gan River is as famous as the Great Kun River, and is one of the most dangerous rivers in the surrounding continents. There is even a demon emperor living in it, so crossing it is quite dangerous.

Thinking of this, Chen Nianzhi and Jiang Linglong exchanged a glance, nodded, and said, "Then we won't disturb you any longer. Let's meet again in three years."

"Then until we meet again."

"..."

As the two departed, the Great Elder of the Wang Clan looked at their backs, a sharp glint in his eyes, and said, "These two are going to purchase Origin Celestial Crystal; they probably have quite a few Spirit Stone on hand."

"Now that you're about to break through to the Nascent Soul stage, why not take them down? This might solve your problem of obtaining your Nascent Soul Formation Pill."

"Nonsense!"

The Clan Master's gaze sharpened, and he shook his head, saying, "If they were ordinary early or mid-stage Golden Core realm cultivators, it wouldn't matter, but these two are absolutely not to be touched."

"Why?" Great Elder Wang Clan asked, a look of confusion on his face.

"You haven't been to the Ji Continent all these years, so you don't know the fame and prestige of these two men."

"As far as I know, during the recent Beast Turmoil, they launched a surprise attack into the heart of the Demon Race realm, showing no fear whatsoever when facing more than a dozen powerful Golden Core realm Demon Race the demon race."