Cultivation: I have an equipment slot

"I plan to collect some cultivation techniques, spells, and forge magical artifacts and spiritual weapons here and then send them back," Mu Sen said to Zhang Yan after a moment of contemplation.

“Yes, that’s fine. If Senior Brother Mu encounters any trouble, feel free to come to me.” Upon hearing Mu Sen’s words, Zhang Yan’s expression shifted.

Just as Mu Sen said, bringing back some of the heritage from the Central Plains could indeed accelerate the growth of the Qingheng Sect.

However, it only accelerated the growth of the Qingheng Sect.

It's still somewhat of a stopgap measure.

The reason is also very simple.

The reason why the Central Plains is so powerful is not only because of its heritage.

More importantly, they have experts at the Dharma Aspect Realm here.

Moreover, in addition to this, the strength of the Central Plains also lies in its favorable environment.

The concentration of spiritual energy here is several times that of the Southern Wilderness.

The sheer number of third-, fourth-, and even fifth-order spiritual veins is something that the Southern Wilderness simply cannot match.

To put it bluntly...

First and second-tier spiritual veins are unwanted even by dogs in the Central Plains, but in the Southern Wilderness, they are something that ordinary families can only obtain after being rewarded by a Golden Core stage sect.

This is the essential difference between the Southern Wilderness and the Central Plains.

Therefore, for the Southern Wilderness to catch up with the Central Plains is not only impossible, it's downright delusional!
Even if the cultivation world in the Central Plains stagnates for a thousand years, it still cannot be compared to the Southern Wilderness.

The two are not even on the same level.

This huge difference is like that between Mu Sen and Zhang Yan.

Although they are both in the Foundation Establishment stage.

But it's just different!
That being said might be a bit cruel to Senior Brother Musen.

But that's what it is.

"Don't worry, I'll definitely come to you if there are any problems." Mu Sen smiled gently when he heard Zhang Yan's words, and then continued, "When I get back, I'll explain your current situation to my master."

Musen thought for a moment and added.

"it is good!"

Zhang Yan nodded. He had guessed that the main reason Mu Sen didn't join the Heavenly Dao Sect was to go back and pass on information to the Qingheng Sect.

Thinking about this gave him a headache.

Originally, he came to the Central Plains merely to gain experience and find a way to forge his immortal bones.

According to his plan, he could return after completing the forging of his immortal bones. After all, the Central Plains was too dangerous, with so many powerful figures around.

It's nowhere near as good as the Southern Wilderness!

Although the resources in the southern wilderness are relatively scarce.

But that applies to ordinary cultivators.

But Zhang Yan is no ordinary cultivator!
Just like how people have always said that there are not many opportunities for development in small counties.

However, if you observe carefully, you will find that the quality of life of Brahmins in some small counties is not bad, and is in no way inferior to that of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

They drive Mercedes, drink coffee, and travel abroad just like everyone else...

So, the problem isn't the small county town.

It's just you...

The same reason.

The problem isn't the Southern Wilderness, it's just that the cultivators there are ordinary.

In the Southern Wilderness, Zhang Yan, backed by the Azure Phoenix, could act with impunity and dominance.

You mocked Zhang Yan for being a gigolo, and Zhang Yan retorted that you didn't even have the chance to be a gigolo.

After all, it's common knowledge that being a kept man is a skill.

Ordinary people don't even have the opportunity to be kept by a woman.

Because rich women simply wouldn't be interested!
Therefore, if Zhang Yan could return to the Southern Wilderness, he would be extremely comfortable.

But it's a pity...

Everything was fine when I arrived, but because I performed too well, I can't go back!

Although it was somewhat frustrating, there were still some benefits to be gained.

Don’t say anything else.

There are cultivators at the Dharma Aspect Realm who can guide him, which gives him the opportunity to exploit them.

Besides.

Because this place is too affluent.

Therefore, spiritual energy and magical artifacts are not considered rare treasures here.

Everyone is willing to exchange their magical artifacts and treasures.

Take a chestnut.

If the same magical artifact is damaged, a cultivator in the Southern Wilderness might choose to repair it.

However, if this were placed in the Central Plains, the cultivators there might choose to exchange it for a new magic weapon.

The reason is also very simple.

In the Central Plains, weapon refiners are quite expensive. Repairing a severely damaged magical artifact can cost almost as much as forging a new one.

If that's the case, why not give the old magic weapon to the weapon refiner and exchange it for a new one?
Although the price is a bit high.

But the gentlemen of our Central Plains aren't short of money.

Of course, this could also be because the people Zhang Yan interacts with are too high-end.

The five major sects came right off the bat.

Oh dear, oh dear.

No, it's not that he doesn't associate with ordinary cultivators, but rather that his noble air is hard to conceal.

He didn't even need to take the initiative; the other party directly begged him to join.

“Since Senior Brother has already made his decision, I won’t say anything more.” Zhang Yan communicated with Mu Sen for a moment, then returned to Gu Taixuan’s side.

“My senior brother doesn’t really want to join the Heavenly Dao Sect. He plans to travel around the Central Plains for a while and then go back.”

"Traveled in China?"
Okay, sure.

Gu Taixuan raised an eyebrow and nodded slightly.

He truly didn't care about Musen.

From beginning to end, the only person he cared about was Zhang Yan.

Accessories like Musen.

One more is not too much, one less is not too much.

It won't affect the overall situation at all.

"Alright, since that's the case, let's head to the Heavenly Dao Sect first, lest something unexpected happen." Gu Taixuan glanced around and then instructed Gu Jingsong, "I'll take Zhang Yan back first, and you take the rest of our disciples."

You can tell.

Gu Taixuan truly valued Zhang Yan.

"Yes." Gu Jingsong nodded gently and quickly agreed to the other party's request.

Gu Taixuan didn't waste any time either.

With a wave of his hand, he disappeared from this place with Zhang Yan.

Almost the instant he disappeared, several terrifying auras locked onto Gu Jingsong.

And then right after.

Several people emerged from the air and glared angrily at Gu Jingsong.

Where is your master?
What about Zhang Yan?
"Your Heavenly Dao Sect has quite the nerve!"

A Taoist priest dressed in a robe embroidered with a ginseng root, who exuded a faint medicinal fragrance, coldly asked the question.

"We finally have another promising talent, and we can compete fairly, but your Heavenly Dao Sect resorts to such underhanded methods." Another elderly man with white hair and beard was about to unleash a torrent of curses at Gu Jingsong.

However, due to his own status, he eventually calmed down.

Of course.

Most importantly, Gu Jingsong and Gu Taixuan were not only master and disciple, but also adoptive father and son.

and so.

It's perfectly fine for someone to act like an elder and put on airs.

But if you really think of Gu Jinsong as a nobody with no background or backing, then he'll definitely get a beating from Gu Taixuan.

"My master has already taken Zhang Yan away." Gu Jingsong saw these people and quickly said, "Everyone, senior, if my master did anything wrong, I will apologize on his behalf."

As he spoke, Gu Jingsong quickly bowed to everyone.

He didn't say a word; the idea was his!

Gu Taixuan was simply doing what he was told.

This matter absolutely cannot be mentioned. Otherwise, he suspects that if these Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators went berserk, they might actually kill him.

"Never mind, never mind." At this moment, an old monk in a monk's robe sighed. Their Little Thunderclap Temple was taking precautions to prevent any accidents from happening.

Two Dharma Realm experts were deployed.

I thought I had a chance.

Unexpectedly, it was still kidnapped by the Heavenly Dao Sect.

It can only be said that Zhang Yan was not destined for Xiaoleiyin Temple.

what?
You ask what it means to be destined for each other and what it means to not be destined for each other?

Very simple.

If you can beat them, you're destined to be together; if you can't, you're not.

And while they were arguing.

Zhang Yan and Gu Taixuan had already flown quite far.

Along the way, Zhang Yan looked at the world beneath his feet and was filled with emotion.

Actually, he already knew how to fly.

But the flight speed of this Dharma Image Realm is truly fast!

It was much more exciting than flying over the Jilin Foundation.

They sped along at breakneck speed, sparks flying and lightning flashing.

They soon arrived at the Heavenly Dao Sect.

The Heavenly Dao Sect sits atop a mountain shrouded in mist, its splendor resembling a celestial palace. As morning mist hangs in the air, sunlight filters through the clouds, casting golden rays upon the sect's glazed tiles, making the entire sect radiate a dazzling light.

The sect is surrounded by lush trees and blooming flowers. Cranes soar in the sky, and mythical beasts roam the forest. Every corner exudes an ethereal atmosphere.

Entering through the main gate of the sect, you can see a huge plaza. In the center of the plaza stands a tall black iron pillar, which is carved with various mythical beasts, such as dragons, phoenixes, and qilin, all of which are lifelike.

Around the stone pillar, various exotic flowers and plants were arranged, emitting a delightful fragrance.

The location of the Heavenly Dao Sect's headquarters is far superior to that of the Azure Balance Sect.

Don’t say anything else.

This spiritual vein alone cannot compare.

The strongest spiritual vein in the Qingheng Sect is a fourth-order spiritual vein.

The spiritual energy of a fourth-order spiritual vein is already quite abundant.

However, compared to the Heavenly Dao Sect, it was simply a drop in the ocean.

The spiritual energy within the Heavenly Dao Sect was almost condensed into a tangible substance.

very horrible.

Almost no conscious breathing is required; the spiritual energy simply enters the body on its own.

The spiritual energy here is incredibly abundant.

It has reached an exaggerated level.

"What level of spiritual vein is this place?"

Zhang Yan asked Gu Taixuan with some shock.

"The spiritual vein in this place is a seventh-order spiritual vein!"
There is only one such path in the Central Plains!
Apart from our Heavenly Dao Sect, no other sect possesses a seventh-tier spiritual vein!

As he said this, a smug look appeared on Gu Taixuan's face.

This seventh-order spiritual vein is practically the symbol of the Heavenly Dao Sect.

This is also what they are most proud of.

because.

This is more than just a spiritual vein.

It also represents the strongest power of the Heavenly Dao Sect in the Central Plains.

If one's strength is insufficient, it is impossible to suppress this seventh-order spiritual vein.

They've already looted everything.

"A seventh-order spiritual vein?"
No wonder!"

Zhang Yan was also somewhat shocked upon hearing what the other party said.

He thought that the Heavenly Dao Sect would be very powerful if it possessed a sixth-order spiritual vein, but he did not expect that the other party actually possessed a seventh-order spiritual vein.

This was almost beyond his comprehension.

It's really an exaggeration.

"Alright, let's go. We need to hurry up and give you a round of special training." Gu Taixuan looked at Zhang Yan and said softly.

"Special training?" Zhang Yan looked at Gu Taixuan with some confusion.

“Yes, special training.” Gu Taixuan nodded slightly. “Actually, you must be very curious as to why I offered you such generous conditions to join the Heavenly Dao Sect.”

"Yes, this disciple is indeed quite curious." Upon hearing Gu Taixuan say this, Zhang Yan nodded without hesitation.

He is indeed very difficult to understand.

After all, from his perspective.

He joined the Heavenly Dao Sect, but the Heavenly Dao Sect gained almost nothing from it.

It's a completely unprofitable business!

You should be wary when capital starts making unprofitable deals.

Because the other party must have deeper needs.

He didn't believe that a major sect like the Heavenly Dao Sect would act recklessly.

"Sigh, it's actually very simple."

"We hope you can pass the test," Gu Taixuan sighed and said to Zhang Yan.

"An assessment?" Zhang Yan blinked, asking with some confusion.

“Yes, an assessment.” Gu Taixuan nodded without hesitation.

“You’re from somewhere else, so you might not know, but actually, this is a top secret even in the Central Plains.” Gu Taixuan sighed softly.

With hands behind his back, he looked up at the sky.

"Zhang Yan, how much do you know about this world?"

Do you believe there are other worlds besides ours?

"There should be."

Upon hearing Gu Taixuan's words, Zhang Yan already had a vague guess in his heart.

"Yes, the world is so big."

The Central Plains where we live was originally a great world, but due to a great war between humans and demons tens of thousands of years ago, our world was shattered and is now incomplete.

Therefore, immortals cannot emerge in our world.

Because the spiritual veins are already insufficient.

Moreover, in addition to this, the spiritual energy of our world is spreading outward at an alarming rate.

In other words, our world will become increasingly weaker in the future.

Gu Taixuan sighed softly.

There was a hint of melancholy in his words.

"Then what you mean by assessment?" Zhang Yan asked, spitting out a mouthful of saliva.

"The assessment I'm referring to is the assessment of the Human Race Alliance."

The Human Alliance occupies thirty-six great worlds, numerous smaller worlds, and countless dilapidated secret realms.

Every so often, the Human Alliance recruits disciples in small worlds and secret realms.

Those who pass the assessment can enter the Thirty-Six Great Worlds.

When Gu Taixuan spoke of the Thirty-Six Great Worlds, a hint of longing involuntarily appeared on his expression.

"Actually, I had entered the Thirty-Six Great Worlds before."

Compared to them, we in Middle-earth are nothing at all.

Gu Taixuan sighed as he finished speaking: "However, I was young and impetuous at the time, and I made some mistakes, which led to my being sent back."

Honestly, I'm lucky to have survived.

"Thirty-six Great Worlds? Numerous Small Worlds? Countless Secret Realms?"

Hearing Gu Taixuan's words, he was somewhat bewildered.

He originally thought...

It might be like the cultivation novels he read in his previous life, where there's a spirit world or something.

But I didn't expect it.

You're just going to come straight to the Thirty-Six Great Worlds, huh?
Moreover, judging from Gu Taixuan's words, there are immortals in these thirty-six great worlds? (End of this chapter)