Selection of the Common Sovereign

Elsewhere.

Jiuli Tribe.

Xuandu sat cross-legged atop a mountain, a trace of pride on his childish face.

"Xuandu truly deserves to be First Senior Uncle's direct disciple reincarnated. He was born with the makings of an immortal cultivator. In barely a year, he has already stepped into the Heavenly Immortal realm!"

Guangchengzi gazed at Xuandu's small figure, his eyes filled with satisfaction.

"Master, the Common Sovereign has given us a test: how can ordinary members of the Human Race become stronger? I ask Master to teach me."

Having finished cultivating, Xuandu rose to his feet, looked at Guangchengzi, and performed a disciple's salute as he sought guidance.

Since Shennong intended to test Xuanyuan's abilities, he naturally would not deliberately leave Xuandu out. This was a shared challenge for the two of them.

Guangchengzi said lightly, "To strengthen ordinary humans, the quickest shortcut is naturally cultivation. If they achieve success in cultivation, they will naturally possess the strength to protect themselves."

"Then, Master, may I teach the Yuqing Immortal Method I cultivate to my clansmen?"

Xuandu looked at Guangchengzi with a pleading gaze. If his entire tribe cultivated immortality, would that not complete the task Shennong had assigned?

"Of course not."

Guangchengzi shook his head, his face full of superiority. "This Yuqing Immortal Method was created by my master, Yuanshi Tianzun. Those who do not even possess the aptitude for minor paths such as Martial Dao cultivation—how could they possibly cultivate this great path that reaches the heavens?"

"Your most pressing task now is to improve yourself. Iron must be forged while it is hot, and one must be strong before one can harden others. Besides, the foundation of the Human Race has never been those ordinary humans, but the martial artists gathered in the Ancestral Court. As long as you