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After everyone dispersed, Zuo Dao and his group headed to their master's Cave. There were still some matters to address and preparations to be made. Zuo Dao's Cave also needed repairs.
The chaos caused by Zuo Dao was no longer a major concern; the primary issue now was the Celestial Artifact. The exposure of the Celestial Artifact had thrown the current situation into disarray. The Drunken Old Man could not guarantee that anyone could remain calm in the face of the Celestial Artifact.
The entire Immortal Sect was in turmoil, with most factions having spies within. It was impossible to keep things hidden, and as for what other methods could be employed, The Six from Zuo Wang exchanged glances, finding themselves in a deadlock.
The Drunken Old Man watched as several disciples discussed how to resolve the crisis surrounding the Celestial Artifact, appearing calm and composed. However, as he listened, cold sweat began to bead on his forehead. What kind of people were these? Were these really the disciples he had taught? Each suggestion was more ruthless than the last, each idea darker than the one before.
Yan Hong was a violent one; she suggested taking a celestial sword and killing them one by one. Plain proposed selling the celestial swords and running away. Zuo Dao, while seemingly reasonable, had a cunning plan; he suggested holding a "Celestial Artifact Conference," where those who wanted the Celestial Artifact would fight to the death, and whoever remained standing would claim it. However, he added that those left standing would be directly dealt with by someone wielding a celestial sword.
Finally, the old man could no longer listen and called for silence.
"This time, due to Daozi's incident, the matter of the Celestial Artifact has been exposed, but it's not really a big deal." He glanced at everyone. "In fact, there are still Celestial Artifacts existing on Moling Star."
Upon hearing this, everyone erupted in discussion, while Zuo Dao nodded in agreement.
"Now that's more like it."
"More like what? That's a Celestial Artifact! What do you think it is?" Yan Hong retorted.
"Senior Sister, don't get worked up; let's listen to Master," Zuo Dao decisively shifted the focus.
"Daozi is right; our Immortal Sect is only a second-tier Sect. Above us are first-tier and unparalleled Sects that have been around for over ten thousand years; they definitely possess Celestial Artifacts," the Drunken Old Man continued explaining.
"What is a Celestial Artifact? It is above spiritual weapons; therefore, there's no need to be surprised. As long as there is an opportunity, spiritual weapons can evolve into Celestial Artifacts."
"Although some of you are at Qi Training and others at Foundation Establishment, which only qualifies you as low-level cultivators, each of you possesses extraordinary potential. Not being at Nascent Soul stage means that Golden Core is not an obstacle for you. However, your goals should not be limited to this; Master expects you to reach the lofty realm of immortals."
The Drunken Old Man rarely wore a serious expression.
"In fact, Moling Star is merely a ninth-tier Cultivation Star. The Spirit Energy here is scarce and resources are insufficient. Due to these factors, the limit for cultivation on Moling Star is only Nascent Soul Stage. Without any opportunities, most will die of old age at Nascent Soul Stage."
"Ninth-tier star?" Yan Zhen, Teng Chong, and Ping displayed puzzled expressions while Zuo Dao appeared unsurprised. Yan Zi and Yan Hong showed no reaction at all.
"The stars are divided into nine tiers; the differences between each tier are significant but primarily manifest in cultivation environments. While cultivation environments are important, what matters more is the individual," the old man continued.
"Generally speaking, at your age on higher-tier Cultivation Stars, most would be at Foundation Establishment Period; others would reach Zhenren level or Golden Core Stage. Their resources and environments surpass yours—this cannot be denied—and some talented individuals can advance to Nascent Soul level; however, such individuals are extremely rare."
"You don't need to feel discouraged. Your talents are all at the Monster level. Except for Daozi, who I picked up along the way, I know the backgrounds of the other five very well."
"That's just ridiculous. You picked him up? How absurd," Zuo Dao muttered under his breath upon hearing this.
"Pfft!" Yan Hong burst out laughing.
The old man shot a fierce glare at Zuo Dao before continuing his topic.
"This recent Celestial Artifact incident has given you an opportunity to cultivate on a higher-level Cultivation Star. In fact, stars like Moling Star, which are ranked at nine, primarily serve to supply talent to the Middle and Higher Realms," Drunken Old Man said leisurely.
However, a storm of emotions surged within Yan Zhao and the others. Their master's words opened up a whole new vast world for them. They also wondered how their master knew all this.
"Actually, this isn't much of a secret in some larger Sects or those with a longer lineage, but not many people know about it. If this information were to leak out, the entire low-level Cultivation Star would lose its focus on cultivation and instead fixate on how to enter the Higher Realm, which would be detrimental to the overall cultivation environment."
Drunken Old Man seemed to understand their thoughts and continued explaining.
"All of this is done in the shadows because talent brings not only prestige but also rewards. Each disciple from a Low-Level Star accepted by the Higher Realm corresponds to some resource rewards that are unavailable on Low-Level Stars. This is one of the reasons it cannot be made public."
Everyone wore expressions of understanding, except for Yan Hong, who shrugged nonchalantly.
"You should know that there are several senior brothers above you." The old man finally got to the main topic. "They may be in Experience or have disappeared for various reasons. In truth, they were all sent into the Higher Realm."
"It's laughable that Cui Yongshang has spent over One Hundred Years trying to eliminate us from Zuo Wang Peak, going so far as to send assassins after your senior brothers. Yet he never imagined he was giving me an excuse to let them enter the Higher Realm openly."
"Old ginger is still spicier," Zuo Dao sighed inwardly, relieved that it was his master.
"Daozi, haven't you always wanted to do something? You don't have to hold back anymore; just do as you wish. The most important thing is that you know why you're doing it now."
As soon as these words left his mouth, Zuo Dao looked at the old man with a strange expression.
"Don't look at me like that. This Moling Star can no longer accommodate you; it's the same for all of you. The emergence of this Celestial Artifact is not a coincidence. Its primary significance lies in protection—protecting those extraordinary talents favored by destiny," Drunken Old Man took a sip of his drink.
"The main target of this Celestial Artifact's emergence is Daozi, followed by the five of you."
Yan Zhen and the others looked at Zuo Dao as if he were a monster. They knew their junior brother was talented but never expected him to attract the attention of a Celestial Artifact.
"Don't look at me like that; it's just a misunderstanding—a misunderstanding," Zuo Dao said hurriedly.
"Damn it, this is definitely a misunderstanding. The appearance of the Celestial Artifact is not to protect me; it's meant to destroy me." Of course, these thoughts could only remain in his mind and must never be spoken aloud.
"Whether it's a misunderstanding or intentional, the fact remains that the emergence of the Celestial Artifact is your opportunity. If you can reach the level of protection, you can advance to the third tier stars or higher. We can discuss that later. Right now, it's time to settle some accounts."
After everyone left, it felt as if they were in a dream. The impact of this conversation was too great for them to process; they needed time to digest it all, while Zuo Dao contemplated what he needed to do.
On the third day after the Celestial Artifact's emergence, six disciples from Zuo Wang Peak stormed Ling Peak, shaking the Immortal Sect. At the same time, it revealed a shocking truth: several outstanding disciples from Zuo Wang Peak had previously died at the hands of Ling Peak's master, Cui Yongshang, through hired assassins. With evidence and witnesses present, there was no room for rebuttal.
This battle also showcased the terrifying strength of Zuo Wang Peak. The highest among them was at the mid Foundation Establishment stage, while the lowest was at the peak Qi Training stage. They fought their way from Ling Peak straight to the main hall, their fierce battle intent and astonishing combat power leaving everyone in awe. Disciples at the Qi Refinement Stage could not stop them; those at the Foundation Establishment Period were also unable to hold them back until they encountered a Golden Core Level Zhenren who finally managed to suppress their assault.
Cui Yongshang did not intervene; it wasn't that he didn't want to but rather that he couldn't afford to. If he had to step in against these six himself, his reputation would be utterly ruined. His inaction did not mean that other Golden Core True Persons could not take action.
The ones who intervened were two Golden Core Level Zhenren guardians from within the peak and one Golden Core Level Zhenren offering.
However, this battle revealed something unbelievable: five Foundation Establishment disciples and one Qi Training disciple actually managed to withstand the onslaught of three Golden Core True Persons, prompting exclamations of "freak" from onlookers.
Yan Zhen's sword, Teng Chong's shield, Ping's claws, Yan Zi's palms, Yan Hong's fingers, and Zuo Dao's fists all drew attention. Even three Golden Core Level Zhenren struggled against these six; Cui Yongshang could no longer stand by idly.
Suddenly, a surge of power belonging to a peak Golden Core erupted onto the battlefield, directly targeting Zuo Dao.
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