Novel Full Chapter 802 - Chapter 802: Chapter 752: The Different Kind
Chapter 802: Chapter 752: The Different Kind
Shenxiao Sect, although originating from a local force in the Great Ming World, still stood head and shoulders above the rest and was renowned throughout both the Great Ming World and the Sky Wasteland, thanks to the presence of Pei Xuanjing, a Supreme Strong.
These middle and high-ranking cultivators of Shenxiao Sect, although somewhat weaker in power, were not afraid when compared to the cultivators from other top forces.
When Pang Hong issued the summoning order, these cultivators originally thought that Shenxiao Sect had encountered some issue, which was why their presence was needed for a collective discussion.
While the cultivators were somewhat surprised by the first issue raised by Pang Hong, most of them knew that Pang Hong had been attempting to switch to practicing the Nine Revolutions Divine Sky Skill over the years, aiming to congeal a Golden Core and embark on the Golden Core Dao.
Over the years, Pang Hong’s attempts had almost become an obsession, even hindering his cultivation progress, and many elders of the sect had tried to persuade him to no avail.
Therefore, upon hearing that Pang Hong had succeeded in his cultivation, apart from a hint of surprise, most of them were happy, since Pang Hong had finally let go of his obsession.
However, upon hearing the second matter, the cultivators were immediately abuzz with excitement, unable to hide the shock in their hearts.
It was widely known that Pei Xuanjing, a Supreme Strong, was the sky of Shenxiao Sect; he had singlehandedly propped up Shenxiao Sect and elevated it to its current status. In the hearts of all the cultivators of Shenxiao Sect, he was almost an invincible figure.
However, as Pei Xuanjing’s power grew stronger, even the middle and high-ranking cultivators of Shenxiao Sect barely had the chance to meet him. Apart from occasionally listening to some sermons by Pei Xuanjing’s avatars, they never got the chance to see Pei Xuanjing himself.
After Pei Xuanjing first developed the Nine Revolutions Divine Sky Skill, many cultivators wanted to please him and practiced this skill in hopes of gaining his favor and appreciation.
Unfortunately, the difficulty of the Nine Revolutions Divine Sky Skill stumped many people and their plans fell through. The initial craze for practicing the Nine Revolutions Divine Sky Skill quickly faded, with only a small number of people persisting.
Now, hearing that Pei Xuanjing was willing to help them congeal Golden Cores, and seeing that Pang Hong had already succeeded in his cultivation, they immediately understood that Pang Hong’s success was not due to his own efforts, but was aided by Pei Xuanjing.
Therefore, after Pang Hong put forward this matter, the cultivators immediately and decisively supported it without any hesitation.
It must be known that although Pang Hong said that Pei Xuanjing’s move was just an attempt, these cultivators did not take it as a trivial matter.
Pei Xuanjing was the most powerful individual in Shenxiao Sect, and it was because of him that Shenxiao Sect existed. Apart from his unparalleled combat strength, he was also the most famous figure on the Golden Core Dao, and though hardly anyone had succeeded in practicing it, there was no doubt that he was regarded by cultivators Between Heaven and Earth as the trailblazer of the Golden Core Dao cultivation system.
If previously only Pei Xuanjing practiced the Golden Core Dao in the entire Shenxiao Sect because others were limited by their talents, then that would be fine, after all, Pei Xuanjing’s extraordinary talent was well-known.
But now that Pei Xuanjing could help others congeal Golden Cores, the significance was completely different.
With one person in Shenxiao Sect now practicing the Golden Core Dao, there would be a second, a third, and the number would grow.
And as more people practice the Golden Core Dao, the Golden Core Dao will become the mainstream within Shenxiao Sect, and those who do not practice the Golden Core Dao will become a minority and seen as aberrations.
What is liked above will be echoed below, and as the trailblazer of the Golden Core Daos who has reached its pinnacle, how could the disciples of Shenxiao Sect not want to follow the footsteps of the Supreme Strong? Under such circumstances, one day the disciples of Shenxiao Sect will walk through Heaven and Earth, and how will others view those who have not congealed a Golden Core?
Moreover, there is also the issue of the legitimate and illegitimate dispute between Shenxiao Sect and Taoist Academy, both of which consider themselves to be the direct Orthodox of Pei Xuanjing, a Supreme Strong. However, in fact, neither can convince the other, as no one can currently inherit the Golden Core Dao, one of Pei Xuanjing’s primary Dao.
Now, with the opportunity to switch to the Golden Core Dao right in front of them, if the disciples of Shenxiao Sect fail to seize it while the Taoist Academy’s disciples take hold, then how could the disciples of Shenxiao Sect have the audacity to regard themselves as the legitimate inheritors of Pei Xuanjing?
The dispute over the legitimacy of the teaching seems superficially calm, but in fact, it is the most vicious battle of hidden swords and secret daggers. Whether it is Taoist Academy or Shenxiao Sect that is Pei Xuanjing’s direct Orthodox is a minor matter to Pei Xuanjing himself, but it is of paramount importance to the cultivators of Shenxiao Sect and the disciples of Taoist Academy, who dare not take it lightly.
Therefore, when Pang Hong conveyed the will of Pei Xuanjing, it immediately ignited a tide within Shenxiao Sect. They all actively and eagerly signed up for the selection, hoping to seize this chance, defy the heavens, change fate, and leap over the dragon gate like a carp riding the wind.
Because of Pang Hong’s message, the disciples of Shenxiao Sect competed for the spots to switch their cultivation, resulting in countless cultivators emerging from seclusion—even if it meant stagnating their own Realm cultivation, they were willing to take the risk.
At the same time, a similar scene was playing out within the Taoist Academy, even more intense due to a greater number of disciples, causing the competitive wave to be many times larger.
Upon receiving the message from Pei Xuanjing while still temporarily staying at the Taoist Academy, Qingyang Zi immediately understood in his heart that the task seemed simple but was actually not easy, or rather, quite troublesome.
There were too many disciples in the Taoist Academy. Over the years, the Taoist Academy had deeply integrated into every city of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty. With the continuous recovery of Heaven and Earth Essence Qi, the threshold for entering the Spirit Realm was no longer a significant obstacle. Qingyang Zi didn’t make a deliberate tally, but he could estimate that nearly thirty percent of the Spirit Realm cultivators who advanced each year in the Great Ming Divine Dynasty came from the Taoist Academy or had cultivated there.
This was already a terrifying figure. It should be noted that the Great Ming Divine Dynasty itself only accounted for about forty percent, with the remaining thirty percent divided among wandering martial artists and various other forces.
With such a vast proportion, one can see how deep the roots of the Taoist Academy have become, and how immense its influence has grown. If it weren’t for the protection of Pei Xuanjing and the Taoist Academy’s policy of not participating in the strife between forces and allowing its disciples to join any forces, it would have been eradicated by the combined efforts of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty and other forces long ago.
Nevertheless, Qingyang Zi had distinctly felt over the years that the existence of the Taoist Academy was drawing the apprehension of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty and various other forces. They began to jointly and covertly suppress the further growth of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty.
The Great Ming Divine Dynasty and many forces had either imitated or outright copied many of the Taoist Academy’s rules to establish their own schools to cultivate reserves of talents.