"Naturally, it's a competition between the disciples."
Yi Chongyue looked at his disciple with admiration and said, " Golden Core True Person is of such high status, how could he easily engage in a life-or-death struggle?"
Chen Shuangbai pondered for a moment.
That makes sense; how could True Person Xu, Golden Core True Person, easily step down?
Furthermore, all his maneuvering, whether pulling or pressing, was merely for the purpose of establishing a sect, and this establishment was for the purpose of passing on the lineage, not for making mortal enemies.
The Three Sects of Ning Country also needed to consider their reputation and the potential consequences of offending a Rogue Cultivator at the Golden Core, so naturally they wouldn't push too hard.
Chen Shuangbai asked again.
"Master, what is the background of this True Person Xu?"
No one who achieves the Golden Core stage could emerge from a stone; they must have a specific origin and background.
Yi Chongyue raised an eyebrow slightly, avoiding the topic, and smiled at Chen Shuangbai, asking, " Ning Country is near the Spirit Gauze Sea, where there are eight immortal markets floating on the vast ocean. Didn't you want to obtain one or two Spirit-Nurturing Clam to study that Pill Formula?"
Would you like to travel around?
Chen Shuangbai raised an eyebrow, realizing that all this talk was just a prelude to her.
However, traveling can also be beneficial to spiritual practice.
Chen Shuangbai pondered for a moment and said, "I've long heard that the cultivation atmosphere at sea is quite different from that in the mainland, and the Immortal Market is even more different from the markets in the mainland. It's said that it gathers countless rare treasures from all over the world."
"Since Master says so, then I shall go."
Yi Chongyue stroked his beard and smiled, a sly glint in his eyes. "That's a good excuse."
Since things had come to this point, Yi Chongyue and reveal the whole story, saying:
"Originally, I didn't want you to get involved, but it just so happens that you successfully Foundation Establishment, and the sect intends to send someone to the sea to contact one of the immortal markets. It just so happens that this True Person Xu is involved."
"This True Person Xu has only recently achieved the Golden Core and is wholeheartedly devoted to secluded cultivation. He currently only has one disciple from the Zhang and no direct lineage capable of contending with the Three Sects of Ning Country. Therefore, he has sought help from our sect."
"Your senior uncle recommended you, and coincidentally, True Person Bo also had this idea..."
All right.
The situation is already quite clear.
Chen Shuangbai has essentially been assigned to participate in this matter of establishing a new sect.
However, Chen Shuangbai wasn't averse to it. Coincidentally, he also intended to go out and gain some experience, and now that he had stumbled upon this opportunity, he had a legitimate reason to seek help.
"Since you are interested, then come with me to the Abyss Suppression Hall to meet the envoy of that True Person Xu."
"Good."
The master and disciple then created a streak of light and fled outside the hall, heading straight for the spirit peak where Abyss Suppression Hall was located.
Abyss Suppression Hall.
Since True Person Xu hasn't arrived, True Person Bo naturally doesn't need to show up either.
Shi Yubai was put in full charge of this matter.
When the master and disciple arrived, Shi Yubai was already having a lively conversation with a beautiful female cultivator wearing a tall hat.
"Isn't it that Fellow Daoist Zhang from before?"
Chen Shuangbai secretly transmitted her voice to her master, Yi Chongyue, who replied in kind, "That Fellow Daoist Zhang is the only disciple of True Person Xu. The Ning Country Zhang Clan has now staked all their resources on this Golden Core cultivator, hoping he will soar to great heights!"
"This True Person Xu does indeed have a dao companion, namely the Foundation Establishment female cultivator before us, named Luo Tang, who has split up with Fellow Daoist Zhang."
"She came to my Jade Spring Sect. I guess Fellow Daoist Zhang went to the Profound Firmament Sect for help."
Profound Firmament Sect...
Chen Shuangbai silently thought of someone: Zhao Shiyong, whom she had met at Wind Howling Ford.
'I wonder if this Fellow Daoist Zhao has already Foundation Establishment...'
The two entered the hall, Shi Yubai introduced them to Luo Tang. The Foundation Establishment female cultivator looked intently at Chen Shuangbai, her tone filled with amazement as she exclaimed, "Such a young Foundation Establishment... I never imagined that you, Alchemist, were not only skilled in alchemy, but also possessed such expertise in teaching disciples!!"
Yi Chongyue was quite pleased with these words, but still humbly replied, "Not at all..."
Now that Chen Shuangbai has arrived, the matter is settled.
He came here merely to let True Person Xu's dao companion see his own level, so that he wouldn't complain later that the Jade Spring Sect had just sent a Foundation Establishment cultivator to fob him off.
Chen Shuangbai guessed that True Person Xu must have paid a considerable price to come to their sect for help.
The four chatted briefly, and only after Luo Tang confirmed that Chen Shuangbai was definitely not a clueless Foundation Establishment did he leave satisfied.
After seeing the female cultivator off, Shi Yubai withdrew his gaze and turned it to his junior disciple.
"Not bad, after several years of seclusion, your cultivation has become completely stable."
"You flatter me, Senior Uncle."
Chen Shuangbai replied with a smile, without any further formalities, which made them seem even closer.
Shi Yubai nodded, no longer dwelling on the matter, and turned to the main topic. "With Fellow Daoist Luo here just now, there were some things that couldn't be said in detail."
"Now that she's gone, I'll explain the details of this matter to you."
He gestured for Chen Shuangbai Yi Chongyue to sit down.
After the three were seated, his expression turned serious, and he said, "That True Person Xu does indeed have some connection with our sect, which is why he sought our help. Moreover, he paid a price that the sect could not refuse, hence this matter."
Chen Shuangbai listened attentively, knowing that this was the core reason why the sect was willing to lend a hand. In the cultivation world, personal relationships are certainly important, but ultimately, what determines actions is often tangible benefits.
His gaze fell on Chen Shuangbai, and he said in a tone that sounded like he was giving a warning:
" True Person Mei will also be going on this trip, firstly to support True Person Xu, and secondly to protect the disciples of my sect."
This is also a rare opportunity, so in addition to Chen Shuangbai, the sect will also bring a group of promising inner and outer disciples to broaden their horizons and see the world.
Although True Person Mei is the one with the shallowest cultivation among the three True Person in the sect, his swordsmanship is still very powerful, and he is more than capable of protecting his own disciples.
" True Person Mei won't make a move easily, so it would be best if this duel could succeed, but it's fine if it doesn't. In short, we are only here to help, not to force this matter to be accomplished."
Chen Shuangbai nodded and replied, "I will take care of myself."
Shi Yubai nodded, quite satisfied with Chen Shuangbai's current way of handling things.
He was exceptionally talented, but not arrogant.
This is a sign of Changming.
"Besides the competition, another important task of this trip is to travel to the overseas immortal market."
Shi Yubai continued, "After the matter in Ning Country is settled, True Person Mei will take you to Jade Wave Immortal Market, one of the Eight Great Immortal Markets."
"That's the closest immortal market to Ning Country, and also the one with the closest ties to cultivators from all over the land."
"As for what plans will be made then, the sect leaders will handle that. Shuangbai, if you are free, you can protect your fellow disciples or travel the oceans."
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