Several hours later:
Chen Qingyu left Parasol Tree Island and, under the patronage of the Great Emperor Linggan, settled in Spirit Communication Island.
Spirit Communication Island is much larger than Parasol Tree Island, covering an area of hundreds of billions of miles, and is far more prosperous and bustling than Parasol Tree Island.
The area surrounding Spirit Communication Island is not an archipelago, but rather a single large island, which is located even closer to the Southern Continent than Parasol Tree Island.
It is worth mentioning:
Besides being adept at flattery, the Great Emperor Linggan was also quite capable when it came to getting things done.
After welcoming Chen Qingyu, he immediately contacted the powerful force at the edge of the Boundless Sea and reported Chen Qingyu's name.
As expected:
The powerful force was initially taken aback. After repeatedly confirming the information, they dared not delay and quickly managed to report the news to the Guangwang Sect.
Upon receiving the news, Guangwang Sect made a decision almost without discussion: they would welcome the arrival of the young master of the Supreme Star Palace at any time!
The news reached Spirit Communication Island that same day.
The day after the banquet, Chen Qingyu, personally escorted by the Great Emperor Linggan, boarded a super teleportation array and embarked on his journey to the Guangwang Sect.
Meanwhile:
The arrival of the Crown Prince of the Supreme Star Palace was an astonishing and shocking piece of news that spread like wildfire, quickly sweeping across most of the Southern Continent and the Boundless Sea, causing a huge sensation.
Northwest of the Southern Continent, within the sect of the Guangwang Sect.
The sect leader of the Guangwang Sect was a bald, round-faced, fat man dressed in brocade robes and with a large belly. He was in his study reading through ancient books and secret records.
"Hmm, the beacon of the Land of the Ruins of Return..."
The Sect Master Guangwang stroked his thick chin, pondering in silence:
"As expected, someone who can be personally accepted as a disciple by the lofty Heavenly Lord is most likely to have the potential to ascend to the Third Divine Realm."
"It's a pity that our Guangwang Sect doesn't have such an unparalleled genius; we haven't even fully collected the specific conditions for achieving the Third Divine Realm..."
Just then:
Bang bang bang.
A rhythmic knocking sound came from outside the study door.
"Master, your disciple requests an audience."
The Sect Master Guangwang, holding the ancient texts, didn't even look up and casually said:
"Is that Chen'er? Come in."
As soon as he finished speaking, a tall, thin young man wearing a khaki blue long robe and a square scarf on his head entered the study.
"Disciple greets Master!"
He stood before the desk, bowed deeply to the Sect Master Guangwang, and performed the ceremony with utmost respect.
"Sit."
The Sect Master Guangwang then raised his head, but still did not put down the book in his hand. He simply gestured for him to sit down.
After the young man sat down, he couldn't wait to speak:
"Master!"
"Are you really going to give that ' Land of the Ruins of Return ' signpost to that so-called Quasi-Emperor Taiyu?"
"Um?!"
Upon hearing this, the Sect Master Guangwang immediately turned grim, slamming the book down on the desk with a dull thud.
Watch your attitude!
His eyes blazed with anger, and he said in a stern voice:
"How dare you speak to that Crown Prince in such a tone?"
"If you don't want to live anymore, are you going to drag me and the entire Guangwang Sect down with you?"
The tall, thin young man was startled; his face immediately turned pale, and he whispered:
"Master, please calm down, I just... I just..."
"Snort!"
The Sect Master Guangwang snorted coldly, put away the books, and slowly said:
"You're just unwilling to accept it, aren't you?"
"... right!"
The young man gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice:
"That Dao signpost of the ' Land of the Ruins of Return ' is linked to the legendary ' Great Dao Crystal,' which is one of the necessary conditions for achieving the Third Divine Realm!"
"If we just hand it over like this..."
"Alright."
The Sect Master Guangwang waved his hand and said:
I understand what you mean.
"You are also Peak Quasi-Emperor, stuck at this level for many years, yearning to ascend to the Third Divine Realm, afraid of losing that hope, right?"
The tall, thin young man lowered his head and whispered:
"Yes... and that... that Crown Prince didn't ask us for any road markers, did he?"
"He only said he wanted to borrow it for a moment. I don't understand why Master insisted on giving him the Dao Beacon..."
"You really are young..."
The Sect Master Guangwang sighed, looked at the young man before him, and said earnestly:
"You were born into the Guangwang Sect and grew up under my care. You are too inexperienced and don't know how to behave."
"I was born an orphan and grew up relying on the kindness of others. I was fortunate enough to embark on the path of cultivation, stumbling and wasting decades before finally reaching the Divine Ability Realm. Only then did I find the opportunity to enter the Guangwang Sect and become a disciple of your grandmaster."
Do you know why your grandmaster took me in as a disciple back then?
The tall, thin young man paused for a moment upon hearing this, then shook his head and said:
"I have no idea."
In fact, this remains an unsolved mystery within the entire Guangwang Sect.
This Sect Master Guangwang spent decades achieving the Divine Ability Realm; his talent, if not inferior, was merely mediocre.
However, it was during the initiation ceremony that year that he was noticed by the previous sect leader of the Guangwang Sect and accepted as his last disciple, causing a sensation at the time.
"Of course you don't know, but I'll tell you today."
The Sect Master Guangwang remained calm and slowly said:
"At that time, I received an immense opportunity—the Daoist lineage left behind by a Half-Step Heavenly Lord."
"However, I did not choose to inherit the lineage, but instead offered it to your grandmaster, kneeling and begging him to accept me as his disciple."
"Your grandmaster was moved by my sincerity and, disregarding the sect's ancestral precepts, made an exception to accept me as a disciple. However, feeling deeply ashamed, he announced that he would no longer accept any disciples."
"Huh? This..."
The young man was immediately shocked upon hearing this.
The lineage of Half-Step Heavenly Lord?
Honestly, if he were to receive such an incredible opportunity, he would definitely keep it as his greatest secret and reliance, and would never tell anyone!
And his master actually gave up such an opportunity?!
"Master, you..."
He opened his mouth, as if to say something, but ultimately didn't know how to begin.
"That's what you don't understand."
The Sect Master Guangwang remained calm and said indifferently:
"At that time, among my master's nine direct disciples, I had the lowest talent and the slowest cultivation, and was despised and ridiculed by outsiders for thousands of years."
"But I still managed to climb up step by step, steadily and surely."
"While my fellow disciples and those peerless geniuses stagnated, even though my cultivation was slow, I was still progressing, and little by little, I surpassed them," Miaomiao said.
"In the end, I am the one who will inherit the sect's leadership!"
"The great opportunity I offered to your grandmaster back then has been passed back to me before your grandmaster died!"
The tall, thin young man was dumbfounded upon hearing this.
"This is the lesson I wanted to teach you."
The Sect Master Guangwang looked at him and slowly said:
"The most important lesson I've learned in my life is to always know where you stand!"
"A person should have self-awareness!"
"When to do what, that's a profound question; as long as you do it well and avoid mistakes, you'll always be a winner!"
He paused here, his eyes becoming deep and thoughtful:
"And you are a prime example of someone who lacks self-awareness!"
"You have absolutely no idea what you should do and when."
"You think you can stand shoulder to shoulder with that prince? Your words are sour, and you're hiding jealousy and resentment, thinking he's just lucky, right?"
"But in reality, you are nothing more than the glow of decaying grass, while they are the bright moon in the sky!"
"You think that just because that Crown Prince could reach the Third Divine Realm, you can too? What makes you think you can compare to him? Or are you saying your judgment is even better than the Heavenly Lord's?"
"Even a dog knows to take a piss and look at itself, but you refuse to go find a mirror!"
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