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As time passed, everyone gradually departed.

Before long, only Mu Ji and Bei Qingtang remained in the hall.

Mu Ji looked at Bei Qingtang, a gentle smile on his youthful face. "Qing Tang, although an Inferior Nascent Soul has limited potential and can at most reach the Spirit Transformation stage, ninety-nine percent of cultivators in this world are trapped at the Golden Core stage. Being able to advance to Nascent Soul already puts you ahead of countless others."

Bei Qingtang lowered her eyes, her gaze especially dim. "This disciple... understands~"

Yet anyone could tell from her expression, reaction, and tone that her words did not match her heart.

The word "inferior" already explained everything.

It was equivalent to a Human-Grade Golden Core; its future limit was plain to see.

Seeing this, Mu Ji seemed thoughtful. "After some time, I'll take you out on a trip. Since you've become a Nascent Soul True Lord, you should receive a Daoist title and have your name entered on the rolls from now on."

Bei Qingtang was startled. "Go out?"

Her heart stirred as she suddenly recalled her grandfather's instructions before he left.

He had told her to return to the Lineage in ten years. Counting now, only nine years remained.

Her grandfather had always planned far ahead. Since he had specifically reminded her, there had to be a secret hidden within.

Red Maple Valley, beneath a poplar tree.

Xu Changqing lounged against it at an angle, a grass stem dangling from his mouth.

He connected to Xu Zixiao's shared senses again and happily watched the "live broadcast."

Shimmering Jade Grotto had a world of its own within it. Beyond the blue curtain of water at the entrance lay a winding stone path, its cracks crawling with black demonic insects.

They were