Chapter 1404: The Qingmuxian Sect and the Dao Children

"A Dao-Body cultivator is indeed exceptionally gifted, born above many from the start."

"But this kind of talent is not important for a hegemon of a realm, especially for a power like the Immortal Gate, which is built on military formations and equality for all citizens."

Jiang Ding said lightly.

"It is unfortunate that you feel this principle is unfair, and feel resentful."

"However, this is no big deal."

"The laws of the Immortal Gate do not restrict what citizens think, anything goes, that is not illegal, the thoughts of Immortal Gate citizens are free, you may say, may think anything."

"Take it slow in the 287th Group Army, if you can change yourself in the future, it is not certain you cannot once again take on important responsibilities."

"…Yes, Senior Great Sun."

Tianci Canghai Tianjun said in a low voice.

He knew that, at this juncture when his ideological and moral score was about to fall below passing, his future had already grown dim.

Important military posts, the most classified scientific research projects would no longer have anything to do with him.

These military posts, core classified Immortal Dao scientific research projects were not merely heavy burdens, but were tied to the quotas for many rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures, and the opportunities for Refining Void.

Without an important post, where would achievements come from?

Of course, as a Dao-Body cultivator, and like all citizens having inheritance, he might still be able to advance to Refining Void, but that was the end, unable to go further.

"Come take a walk with me."

"To see the Qingmuxian Sect Dao Children you have been longing for, yearning for."

Jiang Ding stood up, his tone gentle as he said: "They are not as easy as you imagine, born with everything, let us go and exchange ideas, perhaps it can change your thinking."

He was not being harsh.

This was just a lost little fellow, he had not committed any mistake, one should do one's utmost to save him, to let him return once more to the correct track.

"Yes, Senior."

……

At the edge of the Central Army Cluster of the Immortal Gate's strongest First Front Army, the Jiudaxian Sect Dao Children gathered once again.

They discussed the profound and debated the Dao, no swords drawn and bows strung between them, the atmosphere among them had been very harmonious ever since the Great Sun Sword Child was born with a Sword Soul.

These Dao Children were waiting for the Combined-Dao Divine Monarchs to communicate with the many Combined-Dao Divine Monarchs of the Ancient God Domain, to determine the time of departure.

"Liuyuezi,"

"Could you do me a favor?"

Jiang Ding looked toward the Taiyi Taiyi Qingmu Dao Child Ji Liuyue and asked.

"What is it?"

Ji Liuyue's hair stood on end, instantly becoming wary.

Last time the Great Sun Sword Child asked her for a favor, it seemed he wanted her to commit suicide?

"It's like this."

"A junior of mine is somewhat lost on his Dao path,"

"could you give him some guidance?"

Jiang Ding said sincerely.

This small favor would surely be repaid in the future, of course, only an equal repayment, absolutely impossible to affect important matters, because this could not be counted as an important favor.

"A junior?"

"That is naturally fine."

Ji Liuyue's tone eased somewhat.

A moment later, a middle-aged cultivator with a cold, stern appearance arrived here, he looked at the nine Dao Children of the Immortal Sect, a trace of excitement welling up in his heart, and he bowed respectfully, saying: "Greetings, Seniors."

It was as if he had seen his own kind, a strong sense of familiarity welling up.

No one responded.

Antuzi, Brother Brother Xuanwu and the others swept their divine senses, discovered he was a cultivator who did not even possess the power of Order, and immediately lost interest.

Don't be fooled by these people being either adorably naive, or shrinking back like rabbits, or lively and funny… that is only when facing peers.

Facing cultivators of lower rank, these Immortal Sect Dao Children were always as majestic as an abyss, as vast as the sea.

"Hmm?"

Jiang Ding lightly stroked his sword hilt.

"Greetings, Dao Friend!"

Antuzi bowed deeply: "This must be Dao Friend Tianci, hearing of you is not as good as meeting you, I have long admired you."

"Dao Friend, my compliments."

"I have heard Dao Friend has profound attainments in the Dao of Yuanci, if you have leisure, perhaps we could exchange pointers in person…"

"Greetings, Dao Friend Tianci…"

Apart from Yu Yu Qianzi remaining cold as ever, the remaining Dao Children instantly became warm, some even tugging at Tianci Canghai Tianjun's sleeve, looking as if they wanted to talk through the night.

They were not unaware of human relations, not unaware of winning people's hearts.

They had all these abilities, and were quite skilled at them, completely different from the aloof image imagined by ordinary cultivators.

"Seniors must be joking, how could I, He Deheneng, possibly discuss the Dao with you all."

Tianci Canghai Tianjun forced a smile.

He had thought that these were his own kind, that they would at least treat him as an equal, because everyone was a Dao-Body cultivator, so naturally they should be a bit familiar.

But the reality differed greatly from what he imagined.

"Ask your questions,"

"these Dao Friends are busy with cultivation, they do not have much time."

Jiang Ding said softly.

【2】 These few Taiyi Qingmu Xianzong Dao Sons were far weaker than him in strength, but their sect's power was formidable enough that they were not existences to be overly humiliated; one had to show them proper respect.

【3】 "Senior Taiyi Taiyi Qingmu."

【4】 "Are Dao Sons and Dao Body cultivators the same?"

【5】 Master Canghai Canghai Tianjun bowed respectfully, seizing the chance to ask at once.

【6】 The instant he truly came into contact with the Taiyi Qingmu Xianzong Dao Sons, he immediately realized that certain fixed notions in his heart were entirely wrong.

【7】 This kind of low-rank cultivator's ques

【8】 tion was considered extremely rude in the eyes of Taiyi Qingmu Xianzong cultivators.

【9】 The status of a Dao Son was so noble—how could it be that you could seek guidance from them whenever you wished?

【10】 Such an arrogant, overconfident fellow, if within a Taiyi Qingmu Xianzong, would be slain on the spot as a matter of course; it would cause no ripple at all, and no Dao Son would pay him any heed.

【11】 "Dao Sons and Dao Body cultivators…"

【12】 "It seems Fellow Daoist Tianci's Dao heart has encountered some difficulties."

【13】 Ji Liuyue smiled faintly and patiently answered.

【14】 After a moment's thought, she said: "At least within our Qingmuxian Sect, Dao Body cultivators and Dao Sons are not entirely the same."

【15】 "When I was young, I would undergo many subtle tests; many sect elders would closely observe my comprehension, Dao heart, perseverance, and other dispositions. Only when these were fully qualified would I receive my own nascent magic treasure and truly begin the Dao Son's cultivation."

【16】 "Of course, in my childhood, I was unaware of all this."

【17】 "For a Qingmuxian Sect Dao Son, the sect is home; there should be no screening or assessment, no weighing of interests. It should exist from birth, sharing weal and woe with the sect."

【18】 "In fact, the instant I became the Taiyi Taiyi Qingmu Dao Son, all of this was indeed the case."

【19】 Ji Liuyue was extremely generous in introducing the Dao Son system of the Qingmuxian Sect to outsiders.

【20】 Dao Son, that is, the sect.

【21】 Inner and outer disciples, true transmission disciples, even inheritance disciples should have all manner of sect contributions, sect missions, and sect duties. For a Qingmuxian Sect Dao Son, none of this existed—the Qingmuxian Sect was her home; whatever was in the sect, she could take, without needing to exchange contributions for it.

【22】 This was her home; naturally, she had the right to use the things inside.

【23】 Of course, when clashing with another head of the household—that is, a great power—yielding was also proper. No matter how much it was home, one could not snatch away a parent's things.

【24】 Additionally, when the household faced the danger of annihilation, it was naturally necessary to step forward.

These Taiyi Qingmu Xianzong Dao children were far weaker than him, but their sect's backing was strong enough that they could not be humiliated too openly — he had to show them proper respect.

"Taiyi Taiyi Qingmu Senior."

"Are Dao children and Dao-body cultivators the same thing?"

Tianci Canghai Tianjun bowed respectfully and seized the chance to ask at once.

The instant he truly came into contact with Taiyi Qingmu Xianzong Dao children, he immediately realized that certain fixed notions in his mind were entirely wrong.

This kind of question from a low-ranked cultivator

was considered extremely rude in the eyes of Taiyi Qingmu Xianzong cultivators.

A Dao child's status was incomparably noble — how could anyone simply ask for guidance whenever they pleased?

Such an arrogant, overbearing fellow, if he were within Taiyi Qingmu Xianzong, would deserve to be struck down on the spot; it would cause no ripple at all, and no Dao child would pay him any heed.

"Dao children and Dao-body cultivators…"

"It seems Daoist Tianci has run into some difficulties with his Dao heart."

Ji Liuyue smiled faintly and answered patiently.

After a moment's thought, she said, "At least within our Qingmuxian Sect, Dao-body cultivators and Dao children are not entirely the same."

"When I was young, I underwent many subtle tests; many sect elders watched my comprehension, Dao heart, and perseverance closely, and only once I had fully met every standard did I receive my own nascent magic treasure and truly begin training as a Dao child."

"Of course, in my early childhood I was unaware of all of this."

"For a Taiyi Qingmu Xianzong Dao child, the sect is home — there should be no screening examinations, no weighing of profit; it should exist from birth, sharing weal and woe with the sect."

"In fact, the instant I became the Taiyi Taiyi Qingmu Dao child, all of this was indeed the case."

Ji Liuyue was being extraordinarily generous in explaining the Taiyi Qingmu Xianzong Dao child system to outsiders.

A Dao child is the sect itself.

Inner and outer disciples, true disciples, even inheritance disciples all have their various sect contributions, sect missions, and sect duties — but for a Taiyi Qingmu Xianzong Dao child none of this exists. Taiyi Qingmu Xianzong is her home; whatever the sect has, she takes, without needing to exchange contributions for it.

This is her home, and naturally she has the right to use the things within it.

Of course, when she comes into conflict with the other head of the household — that is, a great power — yielding is also proper; no matter how much it is home, one cannot snatch things from one's parents.

Furthermore, when the family faces the danger of annihilation, it is naturally necessary to step forward.