Chapter 98 - Arc 7: Dragon Ascension Gate | Chapter 98: Counsel

Chapter 98 - Arc 7: Dragon Ascension Gate | Chapter 98: Counsel

Translator: Lynn

Upon hearing their words, Xu Ziqing smiled and replied, “It’s only been a short while since I established the foundation, and I have some thoughts, but they’re not of great significance. However, I’m curious, do you two have any particular sects in mind?”

Diao Zimo and Luo Hou exchanged glances, and Diao Zimo spoke up first, “We may not be considered successful yet, but we both have certain sects in the big world that we admire.”

Intrigued, Xu Ziqing asked, “Which sects are those?”

Diao Zimo explained, “My teacher once mentioned that as a practitioner of thunder techniques, if I want to make a name for myself in the big world, I should either join Wanlei Sect or invest in a major sect that embraces various disciplines for the future.”

Listening to him, Xu Ziqing sensed that there was more to his explanation, so he signaled his attentiveness.

Diao Zimo continued, “Wanlei Sect, while being a small sect now, lacks the vast resources of the giant sects. So it might not be advisable. As for sects that welcome practitioners from different backgrounds, there are Jinghua Sect, Haotian Sect, Duanqing Sect, Danxia Sect, and others. Haotian Sect and Duanqing Sect both have schools of thunder techniques, so they are worth considering.”

Luo Hou added, “I heard that Duanqingzong requires its followers to eliminate all emotions and desires, which doesn’t align with my chosen path of forgetting emotions and desires. I’m not fond of it.”

As they spoke, both Diao Zimo and Luo Hou expressed interest in Haotianzong but were still considering their options.

Upon hearing their choices, Xu Ziqing divided a strand of his consciousness and sent it into his storage ring. He asked, “Brother Yun, have you heard of Wanlei Sect and the other five sects?”

Yun Lie replied, “Wanlei Sect has been around for millions of years. It was once a giant in the immortal realm, but it gradually declined, and now it holds only a seventh-rank status, reduced to a small sect. Haotian School and Duanqing School are ranked fifth, while Jinghua School and Danxia School are both sixth-ranked, making them medium-sized sects.”

Diao Zimo’s expression became complex, “Master Diao once said that any sect in the big world with the word ‘immortal’ in it is a powerful sect that has produced immortals. It’s truly a blessing to know people from such a sect.” Although he was envious, he didn’t mention the death of his friend.

Xu Ziqing was surprised but then learned more from Yun Lie, asking for clarification. Yun Lie confirmed, “Yes, that’s true, but it’s not the whole story.”

Xu Ziqing was even more amazed.

Immortals!

The term “immortals” referred to beings who had mastered the laws of nature, comprehended the essence of heaven and earth and attained a state beyond mortal bodies. They were legendary figures who possessed boundless supernatural powers and could ascend to the heavens. In the small world, Jindan Daoists were already at the pinnacle, but in the big world, there were traces of immortals. The sects that had disciples become immortals must be majestic and extraordinary!

Xu Ziqing then understood Yun Lie’s unfinished explanation. He had been surprised before, but now he wasn’t afraid. If he had decided to cultivate immortality, he must strive to become immortal. If no one could become an immortal, what was the purpose of cultivating immortality? He realized that he needed to work even harder.

After calming down, Xu Ziqing inquired calmly, “Brother Yun, to earn the name ‘Wuling Immortal Sect,’ the sect must have produced immortals from generation to generation. But since no one from the sixth generation will become immortal, they will lose their rank. What are the requirements for them to be promoted back to the first rank?” As he asked, he sensed a slight chill as his friend in the ring swept over his spiritual consciousness.

Yun Lie explained, “For a second-rank sect to be promoted to the first-rank, they can only regain their status by having three generations of disciples who become immortals in succession.”

Three immortals in ten thousand years. Even with many geniuses, this number was exceedingly difficult to achieve. Xu Ziqing couldn’t help but sigh. He realized that in the future when he worshipped his master, he must practice even more diligently.

Diao Zimo’s expression changed several times before he clapped his hands and said, “Forget it, I, Diao, shouldn’t be afraid of challenges!”

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