If he were to fall from grace one day, the cultivators would only lament the fall of a prodigy and the impermanence of life.
This is destined to be a double-edged sword; it can bring you help, but it can also hurt you in some ways!
Having anticipated this, Xu Long knew what the three were thinking.
They had first witnessed Xu Long's formidable fighting prowess when he battled the head of the Duck Beast King in the heavens, and then they had seen the True Lord's affirmation of Xu Long in the main hall.
In his heart, he regarded Xu Long as a newly rising figure in the Boundless Wilderness, and it was a good thing to be willing to follow Xu Long.
Although Xu Long was only Earth Immortal cultivator, the three of them had already witnessed Xu Long power and naturally had a long-term vision and plan.
This pursuit is in order to seize a mysterious opportunity.
Xu Long was a free spirit, used to being alone and couldn't stand being constrained by others.
However, the situation is different within the Earth Realm. Since I have decided to establish a power, the absorption of cultivators is an essential process.
Anticipating this, Xu Long's piercing gaze swept over the three people in front of him, and his slightly heavy voice followed:
"You three fellow Daoists are also heroes of the Boundless Wilderness, willing to follow Yunmo of the Jade Screen Sect School. However, I lack the strength, and I am truly apprehensive!"
"You are truly modest! We are indeed sincere and willing to follow you across the Boundless Wilderness, ready to serve you!"
Xu Long helped the three of them up one by one, and then declined again, saying that he wanted them to think it over carefully.
The three cultivators were indeed determined, and bowed again before Xu Long to show their support.
"Since you fellow Daoists are willing to follow me, my Rotten Peach Mountain Dao Field naturally welcomes you greatly! May I ask how the three of you are addressed?"
Leng Mingcong!
" Chen Dexian!"
" Qin Yuxiang "
"Greetings, my lord!"
After introducing themselves, the three men simultaneously handed Xu Long a jade token.
This is their own life tablet, containing a wisp of their soul. If any accident occurs, the person holding the jade tablet will notice the anomaly.
Xu Long solemnly accepted the three jade tokens, signifying that the three of them had established their master-servant relationship with Xu Long Xu Long and would henceforth follow him.
With a slight sweep of his will, Xu Long flipped his hand and put away the jade token, then shook out three small storage bags from his sleeve.
"This is just a small token of my appreciation, a little something for our first meeting!"
"Ah... thank you, my lord!"
After receiving the storage bag, the three of them did not open it to check it immediately. Instead, they bowed to Xu Long again, seemingly flattered.
Seeing their reaction, Xu Long couldn't help but think of them a little more highly.
"Haha, everyone! Now that the matter is settled, come with me!"
Xu Long gave the three of them a hearty laugh, then took out a jade token and walked straight out of the dojo.
The three people in the arena looked at each other in bewilderment. In that bold and unrestrained laughter just now, there seemed to be a trace of energy sound waves mixed in, which was faintly captivating when they came out.
The three looked on in surprise, as they simultaneously sensed an even heavier aura emanating from Xu Long than before.
It hasn't been that long since we last met...
Now that the master-servant relationship has been established, there is no longer any room for hesitation.
Watching Xu Long Xu Long out of the dojo first, the three of them followed his figure, channeling their Magic Power into themselves, and several afterimages appeared in the arena.
The three Earth Immortal cultivators instantly emerged from the training ground, their figures flashing ahead of Xu Long. They went first to scout out the path ahead for Xu Long.
Xu Long walked along the main road, while the three cultivators ahead of him had already gone far away.
At this moment, he stood alone outside the dojo, as if deep in thought. Suddenly, he turned his head and looked intently behind him.
The huge banners still fluttered among the mountains, their long tassels dancing in the north wind.
The main vein shimmered with precious light, and within the Daoist temple, Luan Crane and cranes sang. Twelve mountain ranges were scattered like stars, connecting countless cultivators in the vast land.
Xu Long looked back at the Pinglu Daoist Sanctuary, and a complex emotion welled up in his heart.
This trip to the Pinglu Daoist Sanctuary has thus forged a complete karmic connection with the True Lord.
Whether it was a generous gift or a promotion to enhance one's reputation, the True Lord was truly thoughtful.
Xu Long had received countless acts of kindness and could not possibly forget the various events that had taken place in this temple.
Furthermore, he broke through his cultivation level there, and thus formed a deep karmic connection with the Pinglu Daoist Sanctuary.
Regardless of what happens afterward, he cannot escape the power of this karmic burden.
Xu Long withdrew his gaze, and beyond the main road lay a vast expanse of desolation.
Once you leave the Pinglu Daoist Sanctuary area, you've entered the territory of the ferocious beast clan.
This journey not only forged a karmic connection between him and the Pinglu Daoist Sanctuary, but also with the Duck Beast King.
One can imagine the insane revenge the Duck Beast King would take if it saw Xu Long again.
There are gains and losses. Since the True Lord made him famous and bestowed generous gifts upon him, allowing him to rise to prominence in the Boundless Wilderness, he was bound to suffer a loss.
Similarly, Xu Long's actions will inevitably be resented by the Duck Beast King.
From this perspective, was Zhenjun's promotion and attempt to make Xu Long famous truly for Xu Long's benefit?
If they were to meet the Duck Beast King again, it would surely end in a fight to the death.
This time, under the combined attack of Xu Long, the cultivators, and the True Monarch, it not only gained nothing but also suffered a hidden loss. How could the Duck Beast King let this go so easily?
It's only a matter of time before it strikes again, and Xu Long will have no way to escape it then, neither morally nor logically.
For his own sake and for the sake of the Pinglu Daoist Sanctuary, he had no choice but to fight the Beast King.
With the three cultivators scouting ahead, Xu Long's journey back to the Rotten Peach Mountain Dao Field was significantly faster.
From this perspective, the three Earth Immortal cultivators truly possessed a wealth of experience in the Boundless Wilderness.
They told Xu Long that they were all rogue cultivators who had lived in the Boundless Wilderness for many years.
Because no sect would accept them, and they themselves did not have the ability to occupy spiritual veins or establish a temple.
Therefore, he could only wander in the Boundless Wilderness, using the Pinglu Daoist Sanctuary as his base for cultivation.
This time, I followed Xu Long for two reasons: firstly, Xu Long did indeed have the prestige of a leader; secondly, I wanted to use Xu Long to avoid being under the control of the Jade Screen Sect School.
But to their surprise, Xu Long turned out to be the master of a martial arts sect, which delighted the three of them.
In addition, the 1,000 High-Grade Spirit Stone given as a gift before their meeting made the three of them even more respectful to Xu Long, addressing him as their lord and issuing orders from the real Xu Long throughout the journey.
While carefully surveying the ferocious beast horde, they also prepared to defend against their attacks.
All three stepped forward simultaneously, without causing Xu Long, who was behind them, to even frown.
Xu Long was quite pleased with this approach, thinking to himself: After taking these three in, I've become much more familiar with the ferocious beast tribes in the Boundless Wilderness.
Several Earth Immortal cultivators traveled at full speed, leaving long trails in their wake across the Boundless Wilderness.
Amidst flashes of light and a biting north wind, the cultivators who emerged along the main road had already swept across the Boundless Wilderness below.
In a deep mountain and marshland, countless low-level ferocious beasts raised their heads in surprise.
As those powerful auras swept over, the ferocious beast below was terrified and involuntarily lowered its head.