Exquisite Worlds flowed like water; the Primordial Divine Sect stood like iron
"I'm sorry, this path suits me perfectly." Gu Yuanqing refused without even thinking.
Lu Zeyu was taken aback. If he remembered correctly, Gu Yuanqing should be cultivating the Way of Water Essence. The Sanyang Sect had fallen out with him because of a top-grade Water-type Top-Grade Profound Tier Dao Soul. Could it be that he was cultivating the Water and Thunder Element Daos?
"In that case, I have been presumptuous. Fellow Daoist Li Na, if you wish to Refinement this Dao Soul, you must be careful. Earth Tier Dao Soul are not like Profound Tier; the process of Refinement is extremely dangerous. Earth Tier Dao Soul have already developed sentience and are incredibly ferocious. Even if you manage to subdue one, you will still have to endure the impact of the Dao Soul Years. Countless Cultivator have had their personalities drastically altered, or even perished, because of this."
"Thank you for the reminder, Daoist Friend!"
Lu Zeyu smiled and said, "Since Daoist Friend has already fished out Earth Tier Dao Soul, he can become Guest Elder of my Illusionary Spirit Sect. As the sect Illusionary Spirit Sect Master, I should give him some pointers. If you need someone to protect you when Daoist Friend Refinement your Dao Soul, you can tell me."
Gu Yuanqing was indeed somewhat surprised that this person was the Illusionary Spirit Sect Master, but it was only a feeling of surprise. His emotions were not greatly affected, after all, even Great Cultivator of the Yin-Yang Realm had been imprisoned in the Mountain.
"I thank the Sect Master for his kindness, but it's probably unnecessary."
"Haha, Daoist Friend, you're full of confidence! I was overthinking it!"
After exchanging a few words, the two lost contact.
Standing atop the mountain, Lu Zeyu said to the person beside him, "This North Spring Mountain Master seems to have an extraordinary background. He remained calm and composed upon hearing my identity, unlike ordinary Rogue Cultivator who act in the presence of Celestial Person Great Cultivator expert."
"A person who can fish for Earth Tier Dao Soul must have a comprehension of the Great Dao far beyond that of ordinary people. This person could not possibly be from a minor realm," an old man nodded and said.
Lu Zeyu stood with his hands behind his back. "In the ordinary Exquisite World, the source is insufficient and the Heavenly Dao has too many flaws. It is difficult for the Dao Resonance that one comprehends to attract Dao Soul of Earth Tier Mid-Grade. However, he was able to catch one in the Void Heaven Realm. His strength is at least comparable to that of Celestial Person. Even in my Phantom Spirit World, it is difficult to find such a genius in a thousand years."
"What the Sect Master said is true... he might come from that Primordial Realm."
Lu Zeyu said quietly, "The Exquisite World changes like flowing water, but the Primordial Divine Sect remains as solid as iron. From ancient times to the present, the rankings of the Exquisite World have changed countless times. Even my Illusionary Spirit Sect only managed to rank second thirteen thousand years ago. But the Primordial Divine Sect stands at the Heaven's Summit, its position in the Exquisite World has never been shaken, and no one has ever truly known just how powerful it is."
"Yes. In the Primordial Realm, the power of the Heavenly Dao is probably no different from that of the Outer Realm."
"The Cultivation World?" Lu Zeyu looked up at the Horizon, his heart filled with unease. The Exquisite World held many fortuitous opportunity, but the Great Dao was flawed, and the path ahead was difficult to find.
To be honest, he was somewhat envious of those chosen ones in the Floating World, who had the Heaven Ascending Path to leave the Outer Realm, while the within the Exquisite World did not have this fortuitous opportunity.
"Speaking of the Cultivation World, there's been a rumor lately."
"Oh, what rumor? Senior Brother He don't you tell me?"
"The Sect Master should have heard about the World Conflict the Slanting Moon World and the Floating World, right?"
"I've heard that the Heavenly Dao Stele suddenly appeared thirty-nine years ago, and I also sensed it. Such a thing has never happened in ten thousand years."
Elder He smiled and said, "Rumor has it that Outer Realm Cultivator are interfering in the Floating World, which has initiated the World Conflict, intending to help this realm advance to the Exquisite World and thus interfere in Exquisite's affairs."
Where did this news come from?
"It must have come from one of the major Lineage in the Slanting Moon World. It's said that there's a prodigy in this Floating World named Gu Yuanqing, who rose from the Divine Platform Seventh Level to the Void Heaven in just a few decades."
Lu Zeyu asked in surprise, "To become Void Heaven in just a few decades?"
"I heard they follow the Path of Incense and Fire."
"It seems they were born of destiny and followed the Path of Incense and Fire, which makes sense, but this path has too many drawbacks, making it difficult to achieve great things."
Elder He laughed and said, "But with such a speed of cultivation, the Lineage that control the Slanting Moon World must be panicking. After fortuitous opportunity, with the Heavenly Dao Stele in effect and the Heavenly Ladder descending, there are still sixty years left. No one knows what realm this person will reach in his cultivation."
Lu Zeyu chuckled, "It seems the Slanting Moon World is worried about World Conflict, so they spread this rumor, hoping to seek assistance from other Exquisite World."
"Sect Master has exceptional insight."
"Haha, when did Senior Brother He start spouting such flattering words? However, I do think it would be good if the Cultivation World could establish a teleportation array with the Exquisite World. Perhaps I could take the opportunity to go out and have a look!"
Neither of them took it seriously. If the Exquisite World were so easy to establish direct contact with the Outer Realm, it wouldn't still only have the Trial Path as its only path.
Moreover, if it could really be done, many masters from various Sect would probably be happy to see it.
The Great Dao is flawed, which is incredibly cruel to Cultivator. Even with the Boundless River Boundless River, how difficult it is to catch high-level Dao Soul within it.
For them, who had almost reached the pinnacle of their realm, wasn't the Exquisite World Realm also a Cage?
On the Ancient Fishing Platform.
Gu Yuanqing looked up and saw four Celestial Person beings flying through the air, stopping about a mile away from the Ancient Fishing Platform.
A tall, muscular man with eager eyes spoke first, "Fellow Daoist Friend, I Elder Gu Xiaotian. May I ask if you sell this Thunder Dao Soul?"
Lingye Sect ranks fifth among the Sect in Exquisite World. This person had strands of lightning moving around his body, making it clear that he cultivated Thunder Method.
"I apologize, but I also practice Thunder Method, so I need to keep this Thunder Dao Soul for my own use." As Gu Yuanqing spoke, he raised one hand, and a bolt of Lightning appeared in his palm.
Upon seeing this, Gu Xiaotian's eyes flashed with disappointment. If there were other requests, he could still find a way, but since this fishing Cultivator was practicing Thunder Method, there was nothing he could do.
He sighed, cupped his hands, and said, "Congratulations Daoist Friend!"
Gu Yuanqing wiped away her tears and returned the greeting with clasped hands.
Upon hearing this, the other old man shook his head and smiled bitterly, then remained silent, riding the lightning and disappearing in an instant.
Of the remaining two, both were members of the Illusionary Spirit Sect.
Shang Ziyin nodded to Gu Yuanqing, and then rode away on a crane.
Qiu Ziqing laughed loudly, "Congratulations, Daoist Friend, on catching this Dao Soul. From now on, he will be Guest Elder of my Illusionary Spirit Sect, with the same rank as Elder."
Gu Yuanqing smiled and cupped his hands, saying, "I must thank Elder Qiu and your esteemed disciple for trusting me and giving me this opportunity."
"Not at all, Yunbo is fortunate to have formed a connection with Cultivator like Daoist Friend."
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Qiu Ziqing asked, "Daoist Friend, would you like to continue fishing here, or would you like to return with me to the Sect's Residence so that our sect Sect Master can personally bestow upon Daoist Friend the title of Guest Elder?"
"There's no rush. There are still four months until the end of the year. While our luck is good, we might be able to catch some more Dao Soul. I promised my disciple that I would catch some suitable Dao Soul for him, so I can't break my promise."
"Haha, then I will thank Daoist Friend in advance on behalf of my disciple, and Daoist Friend good luck. By the Daoist Friend, if you wish to Refinement this Dao Soul, you may join my Illusionary Spirit Sect Mountain Gate. I can serve as Daoist Friend Protector."
"Thank you!" Gu Yuanqing bowed respectfully.
Qiu Ziqing returned the greeting and left.
Tranquility returned to the area around the Ancient Fishing Platform. This place belonged to the Illusionary Spirit Sect, and ordinary Celestial Person dared not cause trouble here, not even the Sanyang Sect.
Gu Yuanqing looked at the Dao Soul that was imprisoned and floating beside him, and smiled.
"Earth Tier Mid-Grade Dao Soul can Refinement First Tribulation of Heavenly Change of the Exquisite World. My strength is even greater than that, so Refinement it shouldn't be a problem. However, I still need to be careful and restore myself to my best condition first."
Gu Yuanqing was both cautious and expectant. Earth Tier Mid-Grade Dao Soul was a great fortuitous opportunity for even Celestial Person. He wondered how much he could gain from it!