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Chapter 735: Lower Realm Genius, Killing for Treasure
Chapter 735: Lower Realm Genius, Killing for Treasure
"Deification? What are the Three Teachings planning to do?"
"According to rumors, it allows one to control the powers of heaven and earth, but only disciples of the Three Teachings can take up these positions. It's a once-in-a-century enlightenment."
"Really? The Three Teachings are willing to go to such lengths?"
"That's not exactly the doing of the Three Teachings' Holy Ones. Not long ago, a naturally-born Holy One arrived and established a Daoist temple in the Southern Pole. Being naturally inclined to follow the flow, he discussed the idea of deification with the three Holy Ones, aiming to bring blessings to the world, but the Three Teachings took advantage of the situation."
"Who would have thought that a Holy One would emerge from the desolate Southern Pole?"
In a celestial shop tavern, many wandering cultivators marveled at the news.
In the Xuanzhen World, although cultivation is monopolized by the Three Teachings, many still gain various opportunities. Not everyone can join the Three Teachings, and the side branches and sects derived from the Three Teachings are not all thriving, leading to many cultivation techniques leaking out, forming a group of wandering cultivators.
"Truly fortunate, with three Holy Ones overseeing, and countless Immortal Respects and Divine Lords, no wonder they can continue to thrive." A wandering cultivator sitting in a corner sneered.
These titles are the highest honors in the Xuanzhen World: the Supreme Great Golden Immortal is called a Holy One, the Great Golden Immortal is an Immortal Respect, and the Golden Immortal is a Divine Lord.
Though he expressed disdain, he dared not truly look down on them under the strict hierarchy. He was just a wandering cultivator.
Thus, he could only feel envy, jealousy, and resentment. What else could he do? If he really tried to steal, he would likely be killed on the spot.
"Fortunate? You're just bragging." A nearby wandering cultivator heard his words and couldn't help but mock him.
Those who can become Immortals and still think like this must have never been beaten up.
"What? If it weren't for the benefits of being a descendant of the world's creation, would there be the Three Teachings today?" He stiffened his neck, but he didn't dare to name names. If he dared to show disrespect to the three Holy Ones, he would be detected instantly.
"Tch, who cares what you think," the other wandering cultivator immediately distanced himself from the other. Why argue with someone who doesn't understand? He could think whatever he wanted; it had nothing to do with him, as long as he didn't get himself into trouble and drag others down with him.
The other cultivators in the celestial shop tavern also looked disappointed when they heard his words, either leaving directly or changing seats.
"Humph!" This person's face darkened as he silently got up and left the tavern.
'To think I, a proud genius of the Great Ming, ascended through the thunder tribulation to the upper realm, yet ended up in such a situation. Truly... sigh.'
This person was named Huang Bi. He originally came from a medium-sized world under the Xuanzhen World, which belonged to the Kunlun Sect. Normally, after ascending, he would have joined the Kunlun Sect as an outer sect disciple.
However, he could not accept this condition. How could a genius like him only be an outer sect disciple and not a true disciple?
In the end, he paid a large ransom to leave the Kunlun Sect, intending to join the Supreme Dao or the Penglai Sect, but... he had no money for the transmission.
The Xuanzhen World is vast, long since divided and occupied by the Three Teachings. Therefore, most areas are no-fly zones, and even teleportation is forbidden.
This left him with two options: either walk there on foot or use the Kunlun Sect's teleportation array. If he acted rashly, he would be killed by the Kunlun Sect's law enforcement disciples without a second thought.
There were benefits to this, at least in terms of better security and protection for wandering cultivators.
Wandering cultivators were content with the scraps that the Three Teachings left behind.
Thus, Huang Bi found himself stuck in the Kunlun Sect's territory, which fueled his resentment towards the Three Teachings.
His thoughts were not entirely wrong. As a genius of his realm, whether in terms of talent or enlightenment, and having been invincible in the lower realm, he found it hard to accept being subordinate to others. As the saying goes, "Better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix." This is why he decisively left the Kunlun Sect.
However, to others, his thoughts seemed foolish. What was wrong with being an outer sect disciple? For a wandering cultivator to become an outer sect disciple was indeed awkward, but it was just a transition. After a decade or so, he could move to the inner sect, where cultivation resources would no longer be a concern.
Not to mention, any lower realm genius who ascended would, at the very least, reach the Xuan Immortal realm in the Three Teachings.
Huang Bi only realized this later, but he had no regrets. He never held the rank of Xuan Immortal in high regard. As a prodigy, his goal naturally was to reach the level of a Great Supreme Daoist Golden Immortal.
However, he now had to temporarily lie low for a while, as he was indeed like a tiger that had fallen into a plain.
‘I originally planned to join the Supreme Dao or the Penglai Sect, but now it seems that might not be appropriate. Perhaps I should try the Daoist temple of the Saint in the Southern Pole? If I succeed, I will be a direct disciple of the Saint, far better than any true disciple of the Three Teachings.’ A glint of determination flashed in Huang Bi’s eyes.
Being a true disciple of the Three Teachings did not mean becoming a disciple of a Saint; it only meant improved treatment. As for becoming a formal disciple, that was a different matter.
Therefore, Huang Bi felt he could give it a try. He was very confident in his own talent, after all, he had cultivated to become a Loose Immortal in a hundred years and ascended after passing the tribulation, a feat unprecedented in the lower realms.
‘But how do I get to the Southern Pole?’ Huang Bi’s face suddenly changed. After all, he had no money for the teleportation.
Relying on his own two feet or buying a spirit beast mount was even more unrealistic. Even if he reached the Southern Pole, who knew how long it would take.
By then, someone else might have already taken the opportunity.
‘No, with my talent, if I don’t become a disciple of a Saint, my entire life will be wasted!’ Huang Bi’s expression was resolute.
He then began to think of ways to get money.
The order in the lower realms was not as good as in the upper realm of the Xuanzhen World. Killing and robbing for treasure were common occurrences in the lower realms.
These lower realms had long been plundered by the Xuanzhen World. In the upper realm, the Three Teachings’ disciples were extremely wealthy due to the exploitation of the lower realms, and even the wandering cultivators had relatively full purses. Cultivation resources were plentiful as long as one was diligent, so there was no need to resort to illegal activities.
Otherwise, if caught by the Three Teachings’ law enforcement disciples, the consequences would be dire.
However, Huang Bi, having just ascended from the lower realms, was unaware of this. His pride led him to miss out on the Three Teachings.
Otherwise, why would he have left the Kunlun Sect? Most wandering cultivators couldn’t even join, yet he had given up a life of luxury.
As a wandering cultivator, he never thought of working hard and building a solid foundation. In his worldview, everything had to be fought for.
The best way to fight was to kill. By killing the opponent, he would win.
‘This is within the city, with Kunlun Sect disciples guarding it. If I act here, I might be caught. I’ll have to go to the outskirts.’ Huang Bi decided to use killing and robbing as the fastest way to accumulate resources.
Unfortunately, he didn’t realize that the concept of “outskirts” didn’t exist in the Xuanzhen World.
All regions were occupied by the Three Teachings and formed places similar to celestial shops and markets, essentially a highly urbanized area. Places like forbidden zones and ruins, which were obviously dangerous, had long been leveled by the Three Teachings.
Killing and robbing was possible, but the consequences would be severe.
The Three Teachings had established a complete celestial industrial and agricultural system, and with the exploitation of the lower realms, they had largely eliminated the bloody aspects of cultivation.
As for trials, they were not a significant issue. There were many lower realms where tasks could be assigned, making them excellent places for gaining experience and increasing knowledge.
Huang Bi, having killed his way to immortality in the lower realms, was a testament to the brutality of that world. Therefore, sending him back would naturally serve as a good trial for newcomers.
The Three Teachings recruited ascended cultivators with this in mind. Those who could fight their way out of the countless lower realms were capable and skilled.
Thus, as long as sufficient resources were provided, cultivating a Xuan Immortal was no problem, and even reaching the rank of a Golden Immortal was possible.
Huang Bi was proud and arrogant, feeling humiliated and unwilling to be subordinate to others. This was why he left the Kunlun Sect immediately after ascending, leading to his current mindset not having adjusted.
Otherwise, after ascending, cultivators would have their names registered with the Kunlun Sect and undergo training to adapt to the prosperity of the Xuanzhen World, helping them quickly adjust to a life of wealth.
‘A Kunlun Sect disciple?’ Huang Bi’s gaze fell on a Kunlun Sect disciple at the Loose Immortal realm. He glanced at the waist badge; it was an outer sect disciple.
‘You’ll do. You’re just a mere outer sect disciple; no one will pursue your death. A commoner is not blamed for his wealth, but for his wealth and arrogance. You brought this upon yourself.’
(End of Chapter)
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