Chapter 784: Longevity: My Farming-Style Immortal Cultivation Is Too Steady Chapter 784: Each Person's Path!

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Several days later, Hu Bugui came to his door.

Xu Zhangqing asked, "How did you come?"

Hu Bugui said with a haggard expression, "Lao Xu, I want to leave the Immortal Sect."

Xu Zhangqing thoughtfully said, "Sent on an external assignment?"

Hu Bugui nodded: "Today, the Valley Master spoke with me."

He bluntly said my aptitude is limited, making future breakthroughs difficult, and I have been included on the external assignment list and must leave the Immortal Sect within half a year."

Xu Zhangqing furrowed his brow: "Where to?"

Hu Bugui took a deep breath: "Right now, I have two choices."

One, go to the Central Region to assist Li Lingbi in helping tame demonic beasts."

Two, go to Yanguang Sect with Xiao Yan and eventually become an Elder."

Among the three of them, he had the lowest aptitude, comprehension, and cultivation, and was also doing the worst.

Xu Zhangqing and Zhao Ziyue were both Middle Grade Golden Cores.

Zhao Ziyue was carefree, needing only to fish, regardless of whether he was in the Immortal Sect or not.

Xu Zhangqing was even more different; he was originally a Spirit Field cultivator, and now he was even the Acting Peak Master of Qingmu Peak, with a future that was easy to imagine.

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhangqing already understood in his heart.

Hu Bugui's situation was a microcosm of countless ordinary members and disciples in the Entering the World Plan—mediocre aptitude, no backing or background, and could only become a pawn for the sect to disperse risk.

After all, his master was only a Golden Core and had little influence.

"Sigh~"

Hu Bugui sighed lightly: "Lao Xu, I've come to say goodbye to you."

Xu Zhangqing waved his hand: "Don't rush to decide; I also have a plan here that might give you a third path."

Hu Bugui was greatly surprised: "A third path?"

Xu Zhangqing slowly said, "I and Frost Sister wish to establish an immortal sect."

Hu Bugui stared wide-eyed: "Lao Xu, you want to leave the Immortal Sect?"

He never expected that the other party, as the Acting Peak Master of Qingmu Peak and a Spirit Field cultivator, would actually have such a bold idea.

In his view, Xu Zhangqing was already a high level of the Immortal Sect with a limitless future.

Spending energy to build a sect would not only divide cultivation time but also arouse the suspicion of the Immortal Sect's high levels.

Xu Zhangqing shook his head: "No, not leaving the Immortal Sect, but using Dongting as a background to take in a batch of externally assigned members and disciples."

"And I will still fulfill the responsibilities of Spirit Field cultivator and Acting Peak Master."

"Establishing Lingqu Sect is merely an additional fallback."

He also added in his heart: "It can also provide cover for several avatars."

Hu Bugui suddenly understood: "I see."

Xu Zhangqing smiled: "You are skilled at taming spirit pets, and the future Lingqu Sect also needs spirit pets to protect the sect and assist disciples in cultivation."

However, upon hearing this, Hu Bugui was not happy but instead showed a troubled expression: "Lao Xu, it's not that I don't want to help you, it's just..."

Xu Zhangqing was stunned: "What?"

Hu Bugui smiled bitterly: "Xiao Yan wants to return to Yanguang Sect."

Xu Zhangqing understood and reached out to pat his shoulder: "It's fine; no matter what decision you make, we are good brothers for a lifetime."

Hu Bugui's eyes shimmered with tears, then he nodded heavily: "Yes, good brothers for a lifetime!"

The two met when they were under twenty years old, and now they are both sixty years old.

The years they walked together were vividly before their eyes, so it was impossible to forget.

After seeing Hu Bugui off, Xu Zhangqing and Ruo Qunshuang began to act separately.

Xu Zhangqing was responsible for selecting members, while Ruo Qunshuang was responsible for finding a suitable sect headquarters.

In the following half year, Xu Zhangqing did not publicize the Lingqu Sect plan but, under the pretext of inspection, spoke one by one with the spirit farmers who had followed him for many years.

Most of the spirit farmers in the Spirit Fields had ordinary aptitude and were key targets for selection in the Entering the World Plan.

Upon learning they might be externally assigned to the Mortal World, many showed fearful expressions.

After all, they had been carefree in the Immortal Sect, and suddenly falling from the clouds to the mortal dust was hard for anyone to bear.

Xu Zhangqing first found Xu Linshan; this man was an old member of the Qing Alliance, had managed the Spirit Fields very early on, and was hardworking and uncomplaining.

He was considered one of his most loyal subordinates.

Xu Zhangqing sat on the Spirit Field Ridge, handed the other party a pot of Spirit Wine, and then asked: "Lin Shan, how many years have you followed me?"

Xu Linshan took the wine pot and took a gulp, saying emotionally: "Returning to Cultivator, it has been forty years."

"If it weren't for your support back then, I could not have stayed in the Immortal Sect."

Xu Zhangqing's tone carried a hint of melancholy: "Forty years, time truly passes quickly."

"Now the sect is implementing the Entering the World Plan; your aptitude is ordinary, and you have been included on the external assignment list."

"The Mortal World is unpredictable; I cannot bear to watch you and everyone leave."

"Therefore, I am preparing to establish a sect; are you willing to continue helping me manage the Spirit Fields?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Linshan's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, then he put down the wine pot and without hesitation bowed with clasped hands: "Senior Brother's kindness, Junior Brother cannot repay; I am willing to follow you for a lifetime!"

Afterwards, Xu Zhangqing found Lin Xiaoman, Zhao Ying and his family, and other old acquaintances.

These people were either his old subordinates who had followed him for many years, or spirit farmers of upright character, diligent and down-to-earth.

Upon learning that Xu Zhangqing was willing to provide them with a way out, they were moved to tears and immediately expressed their willingness to join the Lingqu Sect.

Xu Zhangqing's standards for selecting members were extremely strict; they must be upright in character and loyal.

In half a year, only twenty were selected.

Ruo Qunshuang also traveled through the mountains and rivers around the Dongting Immortal Sect, finally selecting three candidate locations for the sect that met the requirements of Water Generates Wood.

The first was called Qingxi Valley.

This place was located three thousand li southeast of the Dongting Immortal Sect; a clear stream meandered through the valley, the stream water was clear to the bottom, and contained rich Water Spirit Qi.

On both sides of the valley were continuous green mountains, covered with thousand-year-old trees, with extremely abundant Wood Spirit Qi, fully meeting the requirements of mutual generation between wood and water.

The environment in the valley was quiet and secluded, with spring-like weather all year round, and there were naturally formed caves that could serve as cultivation rooms and storage rooms for disciples.

The only drawback was that the entrance was too small.

The second was Shui Yun Dao deep in the Ling Wu Zhao.

The Ling Wu Zhao was shrouded in thick fog all year round, making it difficult for outsiders to enter, with extremely high security.

Shui Yun Dao was located in the center of the swamp, with lakes densely distributed on the island, Water Spirit Qi so rich it had liquefied, and a large number of rare aquatic spirit plants growing on the island.

There was a small hill in the center of the island, covered with thick humus soil, and Wood Spirit Qi was also very sufficient.

The drawback was that there were many monsters in the swamp, requiring a large amount of effort to clear, and the swamp environment was humid, making it difficult for some disciples to adapt.

The third was Yun Qi Jian.

This place was located between towering peaks, with clouds and mist swirling in the ravine, as if it were a fairyland.

There were hot springs at the bottom of the ravine, containing gentle Spiritual Energy, which was very beneficial for disciples' cultivation.

Many rare spirit plants grew on the rock walls on both sides of the ravine, and there were also natural spirit veins.

But the terrain of Yun Qi Jian was rugged and transportation was inconvenient, which was not conducive to the future development and expansion of the sect, and the space inside the ravine was relatively small, unable to accommodate too many people.

After Xu Zhangqing received the news, he did not make an immediate decision, but planned to find time to let the Spirit Plant Puppet "Xu Qiansui" go take a look.

Choosing a sect headquarters was like choosing a house; once decided, it would not change for a long time in the future, and must be approached with extreme caution!