Chapter 26

The sun was bright, rippling with rings of light and shadow under the tree shade, countless tiny dust motes floating in between, moving with the wind. They also swayed back and forth.

Although the snow had stopped outside at this moment, cold rain was still drifting in the sky, freezing people extremely.

But in this not-so-large Divine Domain, it was still warm and sunny, as if it were the warm spring of March, as if the rotation of the four seasons had nothing to do with it.

Chen Hang had also curiously asked why it was so bright in this Divine Domain when there was clearly no sun, moon, or stars.

But Tu Shan Ge stammered for a long time, not only failing to explain clearly but also getting himself entangled, and finally could only close his mouth dejectedly.

The Divine Path method he practiced was obtained by the former master after killing an evil mountain deity, and it didn't count as a great Divine Path classic; the terminology and principles within it were also incomplete.

And not long after Tu Shan Ge obtained this method, the former master died, and he was driven out of the Chiming Sect along with her.

There was no one to teach the unclear points, and no way to verify them...

"Wasn't it you who insisted on comparing swords with me? You said you had seen several high-level sword cultivators in the Chiming Sect and had therefore realized a few sword techniques, and that you were the number one sword technique among the three thousand spirit pets."

Chen Hang retracted the peach branch and said indifferently: "Only a few exchanges have passed, why are you not continuing?"

Seeing that his bragging was exposed, Tu Shan Ge gave a dry laugh and didn't feel ashamed.

"Master's sword formula, although it is a sword-fighting technique from the mundane world, is also quite extraordinary and has quite a bit of artistic conception."

Tu Shan Ge picked up the Dharma sword and returned it to its scabbard: "Master's realm in this, I'm afraid, is more than just minor completion."

"Medium completion realm."

"So, so! Master is indeed a divine person!"

Tu Shan Ge sighed.

During these days, he had gained some understanding of Chen Hang's aptitude.

This person is truly a natural seed for cultivating the Dao!

Regardless of the method, regardless of the technique.

Learn it once and you'll know it! Learn it once and you'll be proficient!

In just a few days, he had cultivated the Qi Armor Technique he had just obtained to the medium completion realm... With this kind of comprehension, it is rarely seen even among the disciples of the Chiming Sect; perhaps only those true disciples who will inherit the Dao pulse in the future can compare to it.

"But it's only medium completion, what does it count for compared to Senior Brother? He has already realized the 'Ten Steps One Kill'; my meager cultivation..."

Hearing Tu Shan Ge's flattery, Chen Hang shook his head.

The two put away their swords. Tu Shan Ge looked at Chen Hang's expression and guessed that he had something to ask him. He didn't wait for Chen Hang to speak first, but led him to the main building to sit down and offered tea.

"Master, if you have something to ask, please speak."

Tu Shan Ge gave a dry laugh and said: "I have stayed in the Chiming Sect for more than ten years anyway. Secrets like these Eight Great Xuan Sects, even if they are idle talk after tea, are considered extraordinary secrets in the outside world!"

Speaking of this, Tu Shan Ge couldn't help but feel a bit proud.

"You are quite smart; I haven't stated my purpose yet, and you have already guessed that I have something to ask."

Chen Hang smiled and picked up the teacup, blowing on it lightly.

It was rare for him not to cultivate Daoist techniques in the True Dharma Realm today, but instead came to Tu Shan Ge's Divine Domain; he had something to ask.

It was just that upon arriving, it wasn't good to get straight to the point, and instead, he was pulled by Tu Shan Ge to compare swords.

But this fox was worthy of being a refined spirit; although his cultivation was not great, he was worldly-wise. Before he could speak, he had already started the conversation.

"Master usually cultivates hard in the cave dwelling and rarely goes out, even forgetting to eat the food that Ningning sends."

Tu Shan Ge gave a proud laugh and clapped his hands: "But today you have time to come to my Divine Domain; you must have something important to ask!"

"That's right, it is indeed something important. You also know that the Xuanzhen Sect is a small family, without fundamental classics, and without any blessed Cave Heaven. You have stayed in the Chiming Sect for some time, so you must be knowledgeable."

Chen Hang slowly put down the teacup, looked at Tu Shan Ge, and said:

"I want to ask, with my background, how can I join a great sect?"

"..."

Tu Shan Ge was stunned.

The pride on his face suddenly stiffened.

After a long time, he gave an awkward cough and scratched his head.

"This... there are rarely precedents... Great forces like the Eight Great Xuan Sects and Six Demonic Sects that govern the Xudu Heaven have disciples who are mostly cultivated from childhood and have a clean background. Occasionally, elders go out to travel and accept disciples, but that is also rare; it's about bumping into immortal fate, so let's not mention it!"

Tu Shan Ge was really ashamed to look at Chen Hang at this time, only saying awkwardly:

"Master, if it's this matter, I'm afraid I really don't have any ideas..."

Eight Great Xuan Sects—

Yuchen Sect, Chiming Sect, Zhongtian Dou Shu Sect, Taifu Palace, Zhongyi Sword Sect, Beiji Garden, Yinjing Sect, Jiuzhen Sect.

Six Demonic Sects—

Huzhao Sect, Shenyu Sect, Xuehe Sect, Innate Demonic Sect, Wenhuang Sect, Xuanfeng Cave.

These families are the true masters of this Xudu Heaven; the thousands of large and small sects in the Nine Prefectures and Four Seas all have to rely on their breath to survive in order to be preserved.

And the power of these families is not just a Xudu Heaven; in other heavenly universes and landmasses, there are also other mansions and external pulses, which can be called true Immortal Path giants!

Precisely because it is so pure and noble.

The recruitment of these great forces is also extremely strict; not only must they be cultivated from childhood, but they must also look at bone structure, temperament, primordial spirit, aptitude, and Dao heart; none can be missing.

Dongmi Prefecture—is where the mountain gates of the Yuchen Sect, Huzhao Sect, and Chiming Sect are located.

These two Xuan and one Demonic are the current cultivation pattern of this prefecture.

But in this vast Dongmi, besides the three top Immortal Path giants of two Mysterious and one Demonic, there are actually nine second-rate sects and hundreds of small sects like the Xuanzhen Sect.

Although Tu Shan Ge didn't have any good ideas, after racking his brains, he told Chen Hang a secret.

"Are you saying that the Flower God Mansion will hold a 'Gathering Fragrance Banquet' from time to time to recruit loose cultivators?"

"Exactly, exactly. Although participating in a 'Gathering Fragrance Banquet' consumes a lot of resources, and only the last three survivors can join the Flower God Mansion, the Flower God Mansion is a proper second-rate sect! It has a Primordial Spirit True Person sitting in town!"

Tu Shan Ge added another sentence: "However, to participate in the 'Gathering Fragrance Banquet', one needs to pay tribute, and this tribute is a large sum."

"How large exactly?"

"Master, I don't know about this... But I heard the former master say that every time they participate in the 'Gathering Fragrance Banquet', there are loose cultivators who sell their wives and daughters, so I think it is not cheap."

"Not only do you have to pay tribute, but only the first three survivors can become disciples? It sounds difficult."

Chen Hang sighed.

In a situation where there is no way out, the Flower God Mansion can be used as a backup.

But having to pay tribute...

"It seems that I have to fight for my life in the Earth Abyss trip, at least to collect a few more Yin Horses."

Chen Hang thought to himself.

In fact, if possible, he still wanted to join the Yuchen Sect and Chiming Sect, these orthodox Xuan sects.

But how to act specifically needs to be carefully considered.

"Thank you, Brother Tu Shan, for clearing up my confusion, but I have one more doubt this time."

Chen Hang hesitated for a moment, but remembering that this fox had already established a Dharma contract with him and his life and death were in his hands, he didn't hide it.

"I wonder if Brother Tu Shan has heard of the title 'Divine House Shuhua Daoist'."

He said:

"Or, Taishi Yuanzhen?"