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"Yes, we of the Fox Clan have clear grievances. You saved my life, so I will repay this debt in my next life," Su Wutong said.
The Fetal Mystery is specifically designed to wash away past life memories; without memories, there are no grievances. A brand new life would surely be better. She avoids the Fetal Mystery to repay her debt, indicating that this person is still deeply loyal and righteous.
"What can I do to help you?" Lu Chen asked directly.
He only helped Su Wutong remove a bone spur, yet she regarded it as a great favor. However, the situation was different at that time; Li Shian, the Yin Spirit, was injured. If Lu Chen had not removed that heavy Dragon Bone, no one could have saved her since there was no one else present.
"I will perform the Corpse Dissolution Secret Technique here. I hope you can protect me for three days. After three days, I will be able to undergo Corpse Transformation and be reborn. To show my gratitude, I can point you to a good place," Su Wutong said.
"A good place? Where is it?" Lu Chen asked.
He really hadn't thought about where to go after leaving this place. He certainly couldn't return to Han Wangfu. He was somewhat interested in traveling through the Central Plains; of course, he wouldn't stray from his original intention, which was to improve his strength.
"I let you eliminate Killing, but Killing resides deeply within Han Wangfu, with formidable cultivation and its own faction. Given your current situation, you have only scratched the surface of Cultivation and Refining Dao; it's quite shallow. I'm afraid even after fifty years of pursuit, you wouldn't be his match. And then there's the Huangfu Family's task of overthrowing the Great Zhou Dynasty to establish the Great Han Dynasty. Do you know how many talented experts are within the Great Zhou Dynasty? How terrifying their strength is? Thousands or tens of thousands of Killings cannot compare; it's immeasurable and not something to be taken lightly."
Su Wutong analyzed it clearly and logically; each point was valid and resonated with Lu Chen's concerns.
"The road ahead is still very difficult; it cannot be completed in a day," Lu Chen thought to himself.
"What should I do?" Lu Chen asked humbly.
Su Wutong chuckled lightly and said, "Join a Sect and cultivate your soul."
"Join a Sect and cultivate my soul!" Lu Chen repeated, realizing that it sounded simple, but cultivating one's soul encompassed both Flesh and Yin Spirit.
"That's right," Su Wutong continued while sitting cross-legged. "The power of a nation is indeed frightening, but have you not heard that beneath it are those who fear not National Power? They are not bound by national laws and do not need to pay taxes or tribute."
How immense is national power? With armies numbering in the hundreds of millions, countless soldiers, even drawing a sword could sever water. But if even the national army is not feared, and they refuse to pay taxes or offer tribute, how much strength is needed to counter that?
Lu Chen has heard of such things, like the Eastern Shaolin within the Western Seven States. He used to add oil to the lamps there.
He does not know how large Eastern Shaolin is or how many people are there; he has never heard anyone mention it. All he knows is that it is vast, and the temples are so wide that one could not finish exploring them in a day.
Within the temple, there are many masters, such as Abbot Zuyin, who could certainly fend off thousands alone; he could kill ten thousand people without issue. But that is not the point; Grandmaster Zu Yin's compassion would never allow him to kill.
The key point is that Eastern Shaolin has countless followers in the community, millions of them, and this power is what is truly terrifying.
"Is Eastern Shaolin considered a Major Sect?" Lu Chen wants to know what level this Eastern Shaolin, which holds a high position in his heart, actually occupies.
"Of course it is," Su Wutong replied with a mysterious smile. "Shaolin Temple's Master Zu Yin has impressive Qigong skills, and those elders are formidable as well. However, there are many sects stronger than Eastern Shaolin, such as Yin Yang Gate, Star Gate, and the Western Bishops and Amitabha Sanctuary."
Indeed, Eastern Shaolin is considered a Major Sect with significant influence. However, Lu Chen was merely a handyman there and not a core disciple; he would never receive focused training and would never have a chance to stand out.
At this point, Su Wutong paused for a moment, looking incredulous as he said, "Amitabha Sanctuary claims to have three incarnations of the Buddha, three worldly Buddhas, Four Heavenly Kings, Five Buddhas, Top Ten Kings, Eighteen Arhats, and Twenty Zhurong—each one an unparalleled master. There are also hundreds of thousands of disciples; among them, the lowest Qigong cultivation level is at Body Refinement Explosive Qi Realm. Eastern Shaolin is merely a branch of it; Amitabha Sanctuary is the most powerful sect in the lower realms—the top leader."
Finally, Su Wutong sighed again and said, "It's not just these Major Sects; there are many extraordinary middle-level sects and some ancient families that are also quite formidable. For example, our Sui Mo Su Family and the Demon King Dynasty have Seven Great Families. Our Su Family ranks last; our overall strength may be less than half that of the top-ranked Sang Family. I can't deny that."
The Su Family had predicted the time and place of the Human Book's descent over a hundred years ago; their influence cannot be underestimated—mysterious and obscure. Yet Su Wutong's family still falls short of others by nearly half. The world is vast; some things truly exceed human imagination.
"Then Master Gu, where do you intend to guide me?" Lu Chen suddenly changed his address, causing Su Wutong's expression to shift.
Su Wutong replied, "Yushan Kingdom, Five Element Sect."
"How strong is Five Element Sect?" Lu Chen asked.
The Yushan Kingdom is located to the northeast of the Great Zhou Dynasty, considered a part of China.
"You're being picky now, but since you call me Master Gu, how could I possibly harm you?" Su Wutong teased.
At this moment, her expression finally showed a hint of affection typical of an elder towards a younger one as she said, "Although the Five Element Sect cannot compare to Amitabha Sanctuary, it is definitely not inferior to Eastern Shaolin. You'll understand once you go there."
"Your Qigong has already reached the first stage of Body Refinement Explosion, but your Flesh refinement is a mess. Your foundation is weak and thin; you need specialized Qigong techniques to refine your body. Moreover, I can see traces of Eastern Shaolin in your Qigong routine. If I'm not mistaken, you must have often secretly learned from others practicing Qigong. You should know that every martial art has its unique aspects; only by focusing and mastering one can you achieve true mastery."
Su Wutong accurately pointed out Lu Chen's experiences. Indeed, he often watched others practice Qigong in the past, but at that time he didn't understand Yin Spirit or Disembodiment, so he didn't dare to get too close and could only mimic from afar, barely scratching the surface.
"Focus and mastery, mastery leads to divinity," Lu Chen murmured.
Su Wutong nodded and continued, "Yes, from now on you won't need herbs and strong liquor to enhance your Flesh. The Five Element Sect has many internal techniques specifically for refining skin, bones, and organs. One set called the Five Animal Vitality Magic Technique is modeled after five spiritual birds and is most suitable for beginners practicing Flesh. Its effectiveness is excellent and can lay a solid foundation for you. Also, once you enter the Five Element Sect, make sure to strive to become a core cultivated True Disciple. Only by becoming a True Disciple can you gain the attention of the higher-ups and benefit much more than ordinary disciples. Do you understand?"
Lu Chen nodded, committing Su Wutong's words to memory.
After a thorough explanation, Su Wutong seemed to feel it wasn't enough. After pondering for a moment, she added, "There’s one more very important thing: the slots for True Disciples within the Five Element Sect are very limited, and the competition is fierce. If you find yourself unable to secure a spot later on, seek out an elder with the surname Yin. This person values loyalty and is a close associate of my Sister Qingtian; he will definitely help you."
Upon hearing this, Lu Chen's face twisted in disbelief as he asked reluctantly, "How many associates does Sister Qingtian actually have?"
From what Lu Chen knew so far, aside from his master Li Shian, there was also that mysterious Burial Master from Eastern Shaolin. Now Su Wutong mentioned another elder with the surname Yin from the Five Element Sect. All these people shared one characteristic: they were all prominent figures with significant influence.
Su Wutong lightly scoffed and said disdainfully, "My Sister Qingtian is notoriously flirtatious; I don't even know how many associates she has. Anyway, she claims to be the Goddess of Love; countless men have fallen under her charm—far more than just us."
Lu Chen licked his lips and felt a chill run down his spine. He had always heard about men being flirtatious and collecting both domestic and wild flowers. This was the first time he heard a woman refer to promiscuity as flirtation while gathering lovers like a hobby to create a harem—truly unprecedented.
The Su Family belongs to the Fox Clan and represents the new generation of Twelve Golden Hairpins—each one beautiful and enchanting—practicing seductive arts that draw in countless heroes who end up bending their knees.
Thinking of this, Lu Chen's body trembled, and he thought to himself that after Su Wutong's Corpse Dissolution Reincarnation, perhaps in the next life, she would come to repay him, possibly by cultivating together. Lu Chen's heart quivered at this thought, but it quickly vanished.
Su Wutong seemed to see through Lu Chen's mind and said, "Don't think too much. Repaying a debt of gratitude doesn't necessarily mean giving oneself. This time I will be reborn into a prominent family to gather cultivation resources. When the time comes, I will naturally seek you out to help you with the Fall of Zhou, Rise of Han, and hunt for deer in the Central Plains. If you want to ascend the Nine-Five Throne and become emperor, I will accompany you to the end. I'm not afraid; at worst, we both suffer together and undergo Corpse Transformation again."
In the end, Su Wutong became generous and spoke decisively. It turned out that she was someone who valued emotions over life and death, which made Lu Chen seem overly worried.
Just as Su Wutong finished speaking, the volcano shook a few times, and countless stones fell down as if it were about to collapse.
"The formation won't hold for long. You go out and protect me while I immediately perform Corpse Transformation," Su Wutong said.
Lu Chen frowned and replied, "Alright, I'll go. Take care of yourself!"
"Remember my words; be sure to remember!" Su Wutong urged one last time.
Upon hearing this, Lu Chen paused for a moment. He could feel a brilliant light erupting behind him; without needing to look, he knew it was Su Wutong using the Corpse Dissolution Secret Technique. He did not linger any longer and quickly left the volcano, finding a clean mountaintop to sit down.
Three hours passed little by little as Lu Chen sat on the mountaintop, breathing in the wind and drinking dew without moving. Until the third night fell, a beam of Spirit Light suddenly shot out from the volcano like a meteor trailing a tail, heading northwest before disappearing in the blink of an eye.
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