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Cheng Wei Divine Venerable raised his brows and sat down beside him, though he himself was wild and unrestrained, never sitting properly. "What do you mean, scare? A-Xu, as your master, I order you to reorganize your wording."

"Fine, Master, you were... showing concern for the Sect Leader again."

Cheng Wei Divine Venerable smiled and clapped. "Exactly, exactly. As expected of a scholar, A-Xu—you understand more than your master does. But speaking of which, was it Perfect Foundation Establishment?"

Wen Xu froze. "How did Master know?"

"Very simple. I guessed." Cheng Wei Divine Venerable grinned. "Do you really think there have only been seven Perfect Foundation Establishment cultivators since ancient times?"

Though Wen Xu said nothing, his face plainly read: Wasn't that the case?

"Of course not. Heaven and earth do not grant Perfect Foundation Establishment any special treatment, such as more rosy clouds or greater gifts. That proves it is not particularly rare. Its only unusual aspect is that after Perfect Foundation Establishment, cultivators do not need excessive consolidation. That little Buddhist cultivator from Bitter Crossing Temple, whose record you just broke, should also have achieved Perfect Foundation Establishment."

Wen Xu: ...Master truly never left home, yet he knew everything under heaven.

"Then why..."

Cheng Wei Divine Venerable spread his hands. "Nothing to be done about it. The first Perfect Foundation Establishment cultivator with historical records boasted far and wide that Perfect Foundation Establishment would inevitably lead to ascension. You understand, right? There are always people in this world who cannot bear to see others prosper. Perfect Foundation Establishment cultivators were easily targeted when traveling outside, so afterward, no one was willing to publicly admit they had achieved Perfect Foundation Establishment."

"So, A-Xu, do not put too much faith in those baseless legends of the cultivation world. Most of