Chapter 721: Eternal Life: My Steady Farming Cultivation Path Chapter 721 — Choose the Worthy, Not the Senior

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

"Master... this... this is too precious!"

"Your disciple dares not accept!"

"The Withering and Flourishing is Master's Dao lineage; Eldest Senior Sister, Second Senior Brother, and the others entered the sect hundreds of years before your disciple. What virtue and ability do I have to leap over all my Senior Sisters and Senior Brothers and shoulder such a heavy burden?"

Xu Zhangqing was extremely apprehensive, simply not daring to agree.

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall immediately fell quiet.

On the faces of Eldest Senior Sister and the others, shock filled their expressions.

Initially, upon learning that Master had chosen to pass the Dao lineage to Xu Zhangqing.

In everyone's hearts, there was still a bit of complexity.

There was both a bit of unwillingness and a bit of feeling wronged.

They had followed the other party for decades or over a hundred years; not to mention uncomplaining toil, they had been diligent and conscientious.

Yet now, the peach had been plucked by a newcomer who had only just entered the sect a few years ago.

For a time it was hard to accept, and there was even a bit of dissatisfaction.

But regarding this Sixth Junior Brother, everyone actually liked him quite a lot.

During festivals and social exchanges, he had almost never been absent.

Moreover, whatever he was asked to do, as long as he could manage it he absolutely never perfunctorily went through the motions.

Precisely because of this, everyone's private relationships were still pretty good.

What's more, Xu Zhangqing had even refused right in front of everyone's faces.

After a moment of silence, Bei Qingtang spoke first: "Master, in terms of seniority Sixth Junior Brother indeed cannot compare to us, but in terms of merit, who can match the Four Seasons Heavenly Craft Score?"

Zhou Yan said thoughtfully: "Eldest Senior Sister, Sixth Junior Brother's merits indeed surpass all of us combined, but there is a problem..."

Bei Qingtang raised an eyebrow and questioned: "What problem?"

Zhou Yan glanced at Xu Zhangqing and said in a loud voice: "He's too busy!"

Tens of thousands of Spirit Fields.

The Hongfeng Valley family.

If Qingmu Peak is added on top of that... the result is self-evident.

In Zhou Yan's view, Xu Zhangqing was still young, precisely the age to seize the time for cultivation.

No matter how devoted to farming, he cannot let the years slip by in vain, wasting time.

At this, Bei Qingtang fell into thought: "..."

At this moment Qin Ye spoke up, his voice quite resonant: "Second Senior Brother, there's an old saying that goes well: the capable should occupy the post.

Sixth Junior Brother may be busy, but that is his own choice.

What's more, it's merely passing on the Dao lineage, not succeeding right now."

Hearing this, Zhou Yan opened his mouth but didn't know how to refute.

Gu Qiao swept a glance over everyone and said blandly: "Sixth Junior Brother, suitable!"

Mu Ning looked left, looked right.

As for who ultimately inherits the Dao lineage, she couldn't care less.

Because no matter who it is, in the end they'll all have to take care of her; this is the inevitable outcome.

However, the stances of the several Senior Sisters and Senior Brothers left Xu Zhangqing rather surprised.

He had originally thought that everyone would tear off all pretense of cordiality over this matter.

Unexpectedly, the situation was actually quite harmonious.

At least on the surface, they still maintained calm and rationality.

Mu Ji saw this in his eyes and revealed a gratified smile.

From this it can be seen that his choice of the sixth disciple was indeed without issue.

Xu Zhangqing not only had remarkable achievements, but had also won people's hearts.

Don't look at how just now the Second Disciple spoke up to refute; he was also considering the problem from Xu Zhangqing's perspective.

Seeing the discussion yield no conclusion, everyone focused their gazes on Master.

The outcome still depended on him.

Only to see Mu Ji raise a hand and point; the Withering and Flourishing Leaf instantly bored into Xu Zhangqing's glabella, directly intertwining and fusing with the Wood Spirit Root inside his body, only then did he speak: "Choose the worthy, not the senior!"

Xu Zhangqing's eyes slightly closed, Dao rhyme circulating around his body.

Withering gathers Qi; Flourishing erupts.

The Power of Withering and Flourishing is the cycle from life to death, and from death back to life.

One cycle after another, one comprehension after another.

Gradually, his heart gradually gained some realization.

As if countless bubbles appeared before his eyes, which would shatter upon sight before.

But this time they not only did not shatter, but were actually easily obtained.

If forced to describe it, it's like fishing for the moon in water — and actually hauling the moon up.

Only... it's still not enough.

Xu Zhangqing was not only a Wood Spiritual Root, but also possessed all Five Elements.

Even in the future, a Thunder Spiritual Root capable of resisting the Thunder Tribulation would be born.

In other words, the Withering and Flourishing Great Dao of a mere Wood Spiritual Root was insufficient to fill this body.

After a while, Xu Zhangqing opened his eyes, spiritual light flickering in his pupils, Dao rhyme flowing; he hurriedly bowed toward everyone: "Disciple thanks Teacher for transmitting the Dharma, thanks Elder Sisters and Elder Brothers for your kindness; in the future, I will absolutely not disappoint everyone's expectations!"

As the words fell, he felt a Withering and Flourishing Dao Rhyme surge into his Golden Core.

Instantly, the Golden Core emitted bursts of humming.

In his mind, it was as if a layer of comprehension and cognition regarding life and death had been added.

Although Bei Qingtang and others revealed envious colors in their eyes, they also burst into applause.

Regardless of how, Xu Zhangqing was ultimately the people's choice.

No one questioned it, nor did anyone feel he was unworthy.

Mu Ji looked at Qingyao, smiling as he waved his hand.

That wisp of pale green spiritual light immediately drifted before her.

As the spiritual light converged, it transformed into a rough jade pendant engraved with a leaf.

Seeing this thing, the surrounding people instead stopped paying attention.

Looking at it as ordinary, they estimated it was not some good thing.

Mu Ji's tone was gentle: "Qingyao, you have just entered cultivation, your foundation is still shallow; this Wood Leaf Pendant can help you gather Spiritual Energy, and even block attacks."

Qingyao looked at the jade pendant before her, and thinking of Teacher's earlier refusal, she hurriedly learned to bow, her small face full of naive seriousness: "Ancestor... this... this is too precious, disciple... disciple dare not accept!"

Seeing this scene, everyone couldn't help but laugh.

Xu Zhangqing smiled: "This is the opportunity bestowed by the Ancestor; do not refuse."

Speaking, he took the jade pendant, then handed it to Qingyao: "Hurry and thank the Ancestor."

Qingyao nodded as if understanding but not quite, clutching the jade pendant while hurriedly bowing to thank: "Thank you, Ancestor!"

As the treasure's spiritual light faded, the hall gradually returned to normal.

Mu Ji's smile gradually faded, his expression returning to normal: "This time distributing treasures, first is to reward you all."

Second is there is a matter that needs to be told to you all in advance."

Everyone was stunned for a moment, inexplicably becoming nervous.

Mu Ji spoke in a deep voice: "In a hundred or two hundred years, or possibly even shorter, Teacher will leave the Immortal Sect for a very long time."

"Teacher!"

Bei Qingtang exclaimed, her face full of unbelievable color, asking in surprise: "Where are you going?"

Qin Ye also became anxious: "Teacher, if you leave, what will we do?"

Mu Ji raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet: "Where to go, why to leave, cannot be said now."

The road of the Great Dao is long and far; Teacher also has his own cultivation to complete."

This matter was long predestined; hope you all can understand."

The disciples, hearing this, all lowered their heads, their gazes somewhat dim.

Mu Ji's tone softened: "Within this hundred years, Teacher will try my best to help you all."

Impacting Nascent Soul, impacting Nascent Soul.

Stabilizing the Dao Foundation, stabilizing the Dao Foundation.

What cultivation method, what resource, what heartfelt wish, as long as within my ability, absolutely no problem."

In other words, although he would leave Qingmu Peak in a hundred or two hundred years, even leave the Immortal Sect.

But during this time, everyone can ask for advice at any time, even request help.

Therefore, this is an opportunity for everyone to improve themselves.

If grasped, it will be another world of heaven and earth.

Everyone responded in unison, voices loud, shaking the hall's beams and pillars to slightly tremble: "Yes, Teacher!"