How Could Golden Scales Belong in a Pond? With the Great Dao Ahead, One Must Venture Forth

"Building relationships?"

Hearing Jiang Tong's words, Lu Changzhi's expression shifted, and he couldn't help but ask.

"So, you mean you're going to send him away?"

Jiang Tong nodded.

"Yes."

"No wonder."

Lu Changzhi understood.

Since it's being given as a gift, some preparation is definitely necessary.

Lu Changzhi didn't ask about the others, but instead focused his attention on Mu Fan, smiled, and said...

"You guessed right, kid."

Upon hearing Lu Changzhi's words, Mu Fan puffed out his chest and said.

"Well, we have a keen eye for detail."

While everyone was surprised and envious that Jiang Clan had chosen only Li Baimei, Mu Fan shared his guess.

Now it seems that Mu Fan was indeed very good at judging people.

"Alright."

Lu Changzhi spoke up.

"Things are almost done here."

"Go back and rest for a while. After some time, I'll take you out for a walk."

Mu Fan nodded and said.

"I'll go back later. Right now, I need to see their reaction first."

At this point, some time after the Jiang Clan's expert left, everyone finally realized that the Jiang Clan's expert would not be returning.

They really only chose Li Baimei.

People gradually accepted this situation.

At this moment, everyone's attention was focused on the exit left by the Jiang Clan expert.

Someone spoke up.

"Whether you get selected or not isn't that important, since opportunities are meant for a very small number of people."

"For people like us, we probably have to fight for it ourselves."

"The Jiang Clan has now left the way out to us."

"Since we've already come this far, we might as well go all the way and see the wider world outside."

Some people immediately agreed with this statement and echoed it.

"That's right. We didn't gain anything from this trip to the Emperor Road. It's true what they say about coming empty-handed and leaving empty-handed."

"Go out for a walk; you might find something good."

Others have also said...

"Exactly! All that traveling by water and climbing tall trees before almost made me forget the benefits of cultivation."

"There's nothing left here now, it's really boring to stay here."

"I'm planning to go, anyone going with me?"

"It's good to have more people when venturing into unfamiliar places; we can take care of each other."

While many were preoccupied with their own thoughts, quite a few others gazed at the exit left behind by the Jiang Clan expert, their brows furrowed with worry and contemplation.

Some even directly advised the impulsive people around them to get up.

"Going there is easy, but once we get there, nobody knows what's on the other side."

"Besides, they didn't say whether we could come back anytime after we leave."

"If they don't come back, wouldn't that be a loss?"

A small minority held a completely different attitude, and encouraged others.

"Go forth, go forth! The strong should explore wider horizons."

"Aren't golden carp creatures meant to stay in a pond?"

"How can you know your limits if you don't go out and explore?"

Upon hearing these words, his companion looked puzzled and asked in a telepathic voice.

Why are you getting excited?

The man turned his head, glanced at it, and shook his head with a smile.

"That's something you don't understand."

"Once all these powerful individuals have gone out to make their way in the world, won't our chance to climb the ranks come then?"

"What wider world? Most people's limits are fixed. They can't even make a living in our own Land of Contemplation, let alone venture out into the world."

"Once they've mostly left, things will be much easier for those of us with our strength."

Amidst the crowd, Chu Ping'an's gaze swept across the field, and the next moment he gently shook his head, silently thinking to himself.

"It's just a different map, why are you all getting so excited?"

"Not just anyone can venture into this outside world."

"Things will get interesting once you get out and find you can't continue, and your Dao hearts are damaged."

Thinking to himself, Chu Ping'an's gaze fell on Li Baimei, and he snorted.

"It's both surprising and not surprising at all."

"There really is a system after all; you ended up getting all the big benefits yourself."

He had previously paid special attention to Li Baimei, whose situation and performance could not even be described as outstanding, especially at the beginning.

However, in the end, the olive branch extended by the powerful Jiang Clan member fell solely into the hands of the other party.

Even those who outperformed Li Baimei, such as Gu De and Xu Tianmiao, were overlooked, which is rather absurd.

That's not surprising, though.

Since there is a system, it cannot be calculated using common sense.

However, his mind was not on Li Baimei at the moment.

As time went by, Li Baimei's overall development improved, and he had already established connections with external forces, demonstrating the formidable strength of their system.

In comparison, he is more concerned about Gu De right now.

It's actually a good thing that Gu De wasn't chosen by the Jiang Clan's powerful members.

If I were to be selected, given the overall strength of the Jiang Clan's experts, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to offer much help even if I wanted to.

It's better to let him go out and make his own way. That way, he might encounter more dangers, which could provide him with opportunities.

As Chu Ping'an was thinking, he suddenly noticed that Gu De was also leading that group toward the exit left by the Jiang Clan expert.

As they moved, everyone's attention was drawn to them.

"Is the Human Emperor going out?"

Looking in the direction Gu De had gone, everyone felt a slight stirring in their hearts.

Before the appearance of the Jiang Clan's powerful figures and the Grand Lord, Gu De's title of Human Emperor was extremely prestigious.

However, with a stronger external force present, and the fact that the Jiang Clan expert had chosen Li Baimei, everyone now harbored some doubts about the claim of the Human Emperor.

After all, there are always people more capable than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding. The title of "Human Emperor" sounds somewhat like self-amusement.

However, despite their thoughts, everyone was also aware that, in terms of the cultivators in the Land of Contemplation, the Human Emperor's strength was second to none, and that was beyond doubt.

The Human Emperor has now decided to go out and see the world, so it seems the time has come when he absolutely must go out.

"Come on, let's follow."

Someone said to their companion.

"Going out with the Human Emperor is much better than going out to explore on our own."

In an instant, as Gu De walked forward, the crowd that had been standing still, discussing and hesitating, began to split into streams and converge on the location of Gu De.

Behind Gu De, someone following him transmitted a message.

"Your Majesty, your influence is indeed extraordinary."

Hearing these words, Gu De remained calm and did not react.

Before entering this Emperor Road, he did indeed somewhat enjoy the feeling of being revered by the world.

But now that they have witnessed the strength of that Tai Clan expert, the people's worship and admiration are nothing.

Only sufficient strength is the most important thing.

As for the Land of Contemplation, his initial plan was to leave directly if there was a road.

He had taken all his belongings with him, so there was no need to go back.