Chapter 959: Guidance

The Ancestor of Ghost Valley obtained the Jie Sect's Sword Dao Inheritance from that Jie Sect friend of his, so theoretically, in terms of Sword Dao inheritance, their Ghost Valley is even more powerful than the Shushan Sword Sect.

Of course, in reality, an inheritance is just an inheritance.

Everyone's Dao cannot possibly be the same.

Even if you were to completely inherit the Sword Dao of Tongtian Shengren, it would be very difficult for you to cultivate to that person's realm; cultivating the Dao is about cultivating the Dao, and in the end, one must find one's own Dao and walk out one's own Great Dao to truly achieve the Primordial Dao.

The Primordial Dao Fruit involves refining the Five Qi, blooming the three flowers, and finally bearing the Dao Fruit; this Dao Fruit is one's own, it is the Dao Fruit of one's own life of cultivation, not someone else's inheritance.

Do not expect to bear a Dao Fruit by relying solely on cultivating someone else's inheritance.

Therefore, Great Luo Golden Immortal is the end; only by finding one's own Dao and realizing one's own Dao can one have a chance to reach the Quasi-Saint or Primordial Golden Immortal realm.

Gai Nie has now reached the Golden Immortal realm and has also realized his own Sword Dao; although it is only in its embryonic form, he now has the opportunity to climb to the peak.

As long as he walks firmly forward, he will eventually have the chance to glimpse that tiny thread of the Primordial Golden Immortal Dao.

Of course, it is only a tiny thread.

After all, there are many who understand the path of cultivation, but how many can truly break through to become a Quasi-Saint? The path of cultivation is so arduous.

Among the masses, how many can truly reach the Quasi-Saint realm? Even the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm is a goal that many cultivators cannot reach in their entire lives.

Talent, foundation, temperament, and even the Qi of Luck and opportunity—one cannot be lacking in any of these; perhaps if one is missing just one, one will only be forced to bow down in the future.

Of course, Gai Nie has not thought that deeply yet; he has now reached the Golden Immortal realm, and wanting to make a breakthrough is simply impossible.

And for him, the Shushan Sword Sect is of little help.

After all, there are not even two cultivators in the Shushan Sword Sect who truly walk the path of Sword Dao and have reached above the Golden Immortal realm, and they are not even within the sect; most are fighting outside the Heavenly Court realm.

How much could he gain from exchanges if he went there?

He is very clear about the "stinginess" of these sects; they view their inheritances as extremely important. The one he encountered who exchanged with him always shared things they had figured out themselves, not the sect's internal inheritance.

Therefore, Gai Nie also has little interest in these sects.

He also has some guesses in his heart regarding this person's intention in inviting him; it is nothing more than wanting to invite him to join the Shushan Sword Sect.

He has encountered such things quite a lot before.

It is nothing more than seeing his strength—a Golden Immortal-level Sword Immortal whose combat power is comparable to a Taiyi Golden Immortal, and who might even have the chance to glimpse the Taiyi Golden Immortal or even the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm in the future.

"It was just a small effort."

"As for being a guest at your sect, forget it; I cannot get away for the time being, we shall talk if there is an opportunity in the future."

Gai Nie shook his head and said this very calmly.

Seeing this, Meng Chen'an felt helpless; the other party looked down on him, and his cultivation was too low to even speak on equal terms.

As for the Shushan Sword Sect, it is indeed very strong, yet it cannot threaten a Sword Immortal, a Golden Immortal-level Sword Immortal.

A Sword Immortal is a being that would rather break than bend; if he provoked the other party and was killed with a single sword strike, it would be quite normal, and even then, it is not certain that the sect would truly pursue the matter.

Everything, in the end, comes down to strength.

"Very well! Senior."

"If you have time, please do visit our Shushan Sword Sect."

Meng Chen'an could only say this.

As for the few female immortals from the Lishandaotong, they had no such intention, as the Lishandaotong rarely has male immortals entering.

They only stepped forward to bow and express their gratitude.

As for Leng Ji, he could only learn from Meng Chen'an and the others; as for inviting the other party, Leng Ji also had self-awareness.

The other party spoke calmly, but that indifferent tone gave one the feeling of being looked down upon; even the Shushan Sword Sect could not attract the other party, so there was no need to even mention his own sect.

Their sect's Ancestor might not even be a match for this person.

Therefore, after honestly bowing and thanking him, Leng Ji stood to the side, looking at Gai Nie with genuine envy and admiration in his heart.

He also considers himself a Sword Cultivator; although he has not realized his own Sword Dao, he has always persisted as a Sword Cultivator, but his sect's inheritance regarding Sword Dao is truly not very good.

He has to rely entirely on his own realization.

Naturally, his cultivation is very stagnant.

He is sincerely fond of Sword Dao and also wants to walk the path of a Sword Immortal to become a true Sword Immortal.

"Senior, this junior has an impertinent request."

Finally, Leng Ji gritted his teeth; he felt that if he missed this opportunity, it would be very difficult to find another in the future.

"Oh! What request do you have?"

Gai Nie glanced at the other party; Gai Nie had also watched the previous battle. Although this person's cultivation was not high, he could be considered a decent seedling for a Sword Cultivator, especially in terms of Sword Dao; although he had not truly entered the Sword Dao, he had almost touched the threshold.

It was similar to how he was three hundred years ago.

At that time, his cultivation was also about the same as his.

However, this child is not bad; Sword Cultivators are becoming fewer and fewer, and cultivators who walk out on the path of Sword Dao are also becoming fewer and fewer.

As a Sword Cultivator, he naturally hopes that more and more Sword Cultivators will walk the path of Sword Dao, so Gai Nie's attitude toward this child was clearly several degrees better than toward Meng Chen'an.

"Senior, this junior wishes to follow you."

"This junior yearns for the Sword Dao, and your Sword Dao has left this junior completely convinced, so I wish to follow you so that I may receive your guidance in the future; this junior would be eternally grateful."

Seeing this, Leng Ji hurriedly bowed.

"Hmm! You want to learn Sword Dao from me?"

Hearing this, Gai Nie's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and a trace of a smile appeared on his face.

Gai Nie had a good impression of this child's willingness to cultivate the Sword Dao; he did not have any sectarian prejudices, and he did not view inheritances as rigidly as those sects did.

Moreover, this child is also of the Human Race; if he can truly succeed in the future and his strength increases, it would be a good thing for the Human Race.

As for the other party being a sect disciple, it does not matter; Gai Nie believes that he is capable of influencing the other party.

A Sword Cultivator is different from others; with a clear Sword Heart, one's temperament must not be polluted, for once the mind is disturbed, it becomes very difficult to advance in the future.

Since the other party is of the Human Race, the possibility of him turning against the Human Race in the future is much lower.

"This junior knows I lack the qualifications, I only ask to be able to serve by your side, Senior; if you could offer me a pointer or two when the time comes, this junior would be content."

Leng Ji seemed to sense that Gai Nie's tone was not as cold as before, and feeling a surge of joy in his heart, he hurriedly spoke.

At the same time, he raised his head, looking at the other party with eager eyes.

The anticipation in his eyes grew even brighter.

"Hmm! I have no sectarian prejudices; that you are willing to learn the Sword Dao makes me even happier. Since you are willing, then follow behind me for now."

"However, I must also warn you: following behind me is not without danger."

"This junior is willing."

Without waiting for Gai Nie to finish speaking, Leng Ji immediately responded.