Future Swordbearer, One Tenth of Fortune

Chen Yang let out a slight sigh of relief, a sharp gleam flashing in his keen eyes.

His aura then fluctuated before stabilizing at the Grand Unity True Immortal realm.

"Master... my cultivation has advanced again. I've become a Grand Unity True Immortal." Chen Yang clenched his fists, a trace of joy appearing on his face.

Duobao smiled faintly, stroking his beard as he praised, "Not bad, not bad... The Body-Forged Formation method you chose can indeed ignore cultivation bottlenecks. Other Jie Sect disciples need to accumulate strength for a long time to break through every minor realm. You, on the other hand, only need to inscribe a formation to break through a bottleneck. Then, as the formation operates, it can rapidly perfect your current realm and bring you to its peak. I have to say, your breakthroughs are far too easy. Back when I broke through, it was nowhere near this easy. Of course, your breakthroughs are more dangerous than mine were."

"Master, I never expected Body-Forged Formation to have such an effect. It seems that as long as my physical body is strong enough, I can inscribe formations and make breakthroughs. It feels somewhat like the Wu Tribe's methods," Chen Yang remarked.

"Indeed, it does have some of the Wu Tribe's flavor. Fine, after inscribing the metal element, only the water and wood elements remain. Inscribing those two will be relatively less dangerous. Once they are complete, you can step into the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm. Furthermore, once the five formations merge, allowing you to evolve a world, achieving Immortal Great Unity will not be difficult. Therefore, do not rush to break through. Strive to stabilize your realm and accumulate more foundation," Duobao advised.

Chen Yang smiled faintly and said, "Rest assured, Master. I have never neglected the accumulation of foundation and reserves. Also, with my current realm, can I travel to the Human Clan?"

"What, can't stand staying on Golden Ao Island anymore?" Duobao asked with a laugh.

"Not exactly. I merely wish to visit the Human Clan and complete the Human Pool Pool I obtained before," Chen Yang said helplessly.

"One of the three pools of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity—the Human Pool? Very well. With your cultivation, you can protect yourself now. Moreover, the Human Clan currently resides on the Eastern Sea Coast, which is within the Jie Sect's sphere of influence, so it is much safer there. Besides, your martial aunt Wudang Holy Mother is planning a trip to the Human Clan soon. Following her will make things even safer," Duobao said slowly.

"Thank you, Master," Chen Yang said excitedly.

"Fine. This time, you are only going to the Human Clan. Do not get carried away and leave their lands to roam the Primordial World," Duobao cautioned solemnly.

"Rest assured, Master. I cherish my life very much," Chen Yang said with a smile.

"Good that you know." Duobao smiled as well, then took out several treasures. "When traveling outside, you ultimately need some protective items. I will give you the high-grade spirit treasure, the Five Elements Pearl, which I prepared for you before. This Puppet Substitute Talisman is for you as well. It can die in your place once. This Shangqing Divine Talisman contains your grandmaster's full-force strike, and you may use it to kill enemies when necessary. And this Taiji Escape Talisman was refined by your Taiqing grandmaster. It can let you travel hundreds of millions of miles in an instant..."

Very quickly, Duobao brought out a pile of life-saving treasures, leaving Chen Yang dumbfounded.

Chen Yang had never imagined that simply taking a trip far from home would require such caution. Not to mention that the Eastern Sea Coast itself was within Jie Sect territory.

Furthermore, many Jie Sect disciples were traveling among the Human Clan. If Chen Yang truly encountered trouble, those Jie Sect disciples would help him.

What was more, Chen Yang was traveling with Wudang Holy Mother this time. She would definitely protect him.

Yet even so, Duobao still brought out so many life-saving treasures.

It had to be said that Duobao was truly wealthy.

Chen Yang looked at the many life-saving treasures. "Master... how do you have so many life-saving items?"

"Ah... Back then, I too wished to leave Kunlun. Your three grandmasters feared that something might happen to me, so they prepared so many treasures for me. This Puppet Substitute Talisman was refined from the innate supreme spirit root, Puppet Wood, and can replace one life. This divine talisman was refined by your grandmaster and is an absolute life-saving treasure. Unfortunately, when I traveled and trained back then, I encountered fortunate opportunities and never faced much danger. So I gave them all to you." Duobao stroked his beard as he spoke.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yang could only smile. "All right, then I'll accept them all."

With so many life-saving treasures in hand, it would be difficult for him to encounter an accident while traveling.

In the blink of an eye, several hundred years passed.

Now, Chen Yang left Golden Ao Island with Wudang Holy Mother, heading for the Human Clan on the Eastern Sea Coast.

Before leaving, Chen Yang cast a nostalgic glance at Golden Ao Island, his heart filled with complicated emotions.

Wudang Holy Mother wore a faint smile. "Martial Nephew... this is your first time leaving Golden Ao Island in all these years, isn't it?"

"Ever since I became a disciple, I have remained on Golden Ao Island for tens of thousands of years. Aside from that trip to Kunlun some time ago, I have barely left Golden Ao Island. Now that I am suddenly leaving, I cannot help but feel somewhat sentimental," Chen Yang said with mixed emotions.

"After experiencing it a few more times, you will feel better. Besides, cultivators have no sense of passing years. Time is also the least valuable thing in the Primordial World," Wudang Holy Mother said with a sigh.

Chen Yang nodded, then asked, "Martial Aunt Wudang... what are you going to the Human Clan for this time?"

"Speaking of which, my trip to the Human Clan this time is thanks to you." Wudang Holy Mother looked at Chen Yang and smiled.

"It has something to do with me? How did I not know about it?" Chen Yang asked in confusion.

"The promotion system and challenge system now established within the Jie Sect have created an intense atmosphere of competition both inside and outside the sect. As a result, many tasks previously handled by outer disciples now have no one to manage them. Master thus ordered me to go to the Human Clan, find some promising seedlings, bring them into the Jie Sect, and have them handle various trivial matters," Wudang Holy Mother explained slowly.

Chen Yang could not help but sigh. "Then it truly is somewhat connected to me. But Martial Aunt Wudang... please do not spread this matter around, or else..."

"Or else what? Are you worried that you will get beaten up? Ever since you returned from the tournament, you have not stopped causing trouble. The opportunities you sought before had us four direct disciples running everywhere. Your Martial Aunt Jin Ling and Martial Aunt Gui Ling have been constantly working themselves to the bone over that matter.

"And now, the challenge and promotion system you suggested has gotten me sent out as well. I have to say, you really know how to stir things up. You have mobilized all of us direct disciples. Even your grandmaster has been unable to cultivate in peace because of all the things you have caused," Wudang Holy Mother said.

Chen Yang gave an awkward smile. "Martial Aunt... isn't that a bit exaggerated? I merely offered a few ideas..."

"A few ideas? Fine, you really do have plenty of clever tricks. Still, those tricks bring many benefits. They not only strengthen Jie Sect disciples, but also allow us to weed out some outer disciples along the way," Wudang Holy Mother said.

"Weed out outer disciples? What is wrong with the Jie Sect's outer disciples?" Chen Yang asked, deeply puzzled.

"Naturally, it is a matter of fortune. Jie Sect outer disciples also share in the Jie Sect's fortune. But among the outer disciples, there is a mixture of good and bad, and quite a few are wild and difficult to tame. Master has not cared much about it all these years, but we direct disciples have been somewhat anxious," Wudang Holy Mother said without concealing anything.

"Martial Aunt... how much of the Jie Sect's fortune do its outer disciples occupy?" Chen Yang asked.

"The Jie Sect's fortune originates from Master, so he himself is like the Jie Sect's fortune incarnate and can enjoy all ten portions of it. Afterward, Master divided the Jie Sect's ten portions of fortune into four shares. First: the four direct disciples enjoy four portions of the Jie Sect's fortune.

"Second: the twelve personal disciples enjoy three portions of the Jie Sect's fortune. Third: the outer disciples enjoy one portion of the Jie Sect's fortune. Fourth: Master retains the remaining two portions.

"Not long ago, following your rise, Master gave one of those two portions to you, allowing you alone to enjoy one portion of the Jie Sect's fortune. Your treatment is the same as ours, the direct disciples. The other portion was given to the additional thirty-six core disciples," Wudang Holy Mother said slowly.

Chen Yang's expression showed a trace of shock. "Martial Aunt... I alone enjoy one portion of the Jie Sect's fortune? This is the first time I have heard of it."

"Little Chen Yang... from the moment you gained the recognition of the Slaying Immortals Sword, you were destined to become the Jie Sect's future Swordbearer. The Jie Sect's Swordbearer will obtain the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords, enjoy one portion of the Jie Sect's fortune, and be responsible for safeguarding the Jie Sect's inheritance. Thus, you were bound to receive one portion of the Jie Sect's fortune sooner or later. However, the Three Sects Tournament and the Unified Dao Script greatly enhanced Master's prestige and made him very happy, so he gave you that portion in advance," Wudang Holy Mother explained slowly.

Hearing this, Chen Yang was deeply moved.

He had never expected that he was now enjoying one portion of the Jie Sect's fortune by himself.

Only Jie Sect direct disciples could obtain one portion of fortune, yet Chen Yang, a third-generation disciple, had received one.

No wonder his cultivation speed had increased recently and everything had gone so smoothly. It turned out that he had gained so much fortune.

Chen Yang was slightly excited. "Thank you, Grandmaster. But Martial Aunt, the Jie Sect's outer disciples only occupy one portion of fortune. Is that enough for them to share?"

"The Jie Sect has no fewer than a thousand outer disciples, or at least eight hundred. When one portion of fortune is divided among so many outer disciples, it is practically useless. Yet the outer disciples are a mixed lot, difficult to distinguish between genuine and false. Even if they enjoy only a small share of the Jie Sect's fortune, they may still cause the Jie Sect's fortune to deteriorate and leak away."

Wudang Holy Mother could not help but sigh.