Cultivation: I have an equipment slot

"Are you leaving?" Mo Changqing and Zhuge Wan's smiles faltered.

But he quickly burst out laughing.

"Not bad, not bad, it seems you've found a suitable sect in the Central Plains." Mo Changqing looked at Zhang Yan with a touch of melancholy and sighed softly.

In fact, he knew this day would come when he let Zhang Yan enter the Central Plains.

However, he never expected that this day would come so soon.

Zhang Yan had only been away for a few years when he found a suitable sect.

This speed is just too fast.

Moreover, the other party said he was leaving.

This means that Zhang Yan intends to abandon everything within the Qingheng Sect and leave.

Then, this sect in the Central Plains must be very strong, otherwise, he really wouldn't have needed to completely sever ties with the Qingheng Sect.

"And what about you?" Mo Changqing asked Mu Sen.

"This disciple will naturally remain in the Qingheng Sect," Mu Sen said calmly, his face expressionless.

"Hmm, it seems you weren't chosen," Mo Changqing said with a sigh.

Musen: "..."

He glanced at Mo Changqing and suddenly realized that his sect leader was probably doing this on purpose.

That's so hurtful.

What do you mean by not being selected?

To be fair, he was also noticed by the Human Heaven Dao Sect!
Although part of it was because of Zhang Yan, let's just say, did he agree or not?

"The sect leader may have misunderstood."

Zhang Yan chuckled softly at this moment, resolving the awkward situation for Mu Sen.

Then he continued speaking.

"Actually, this journey to Middle-earth is quite complicated. Let's go inside and talk about it."

"Alright."

Zhang Yan's expression was quite serious.

Mo Changqing nodded and led Zhang Yan and the others into his residence.

"Alright, can you talk now?" After bringing the two people in, Mo Changqing even opened the restriction.

“Well, after entering the Central Plains this time, both Mu Sen and I participated in the Ascension Realm. I have already passed the Ascension Realm and completed my immortal bones.” Zhang Yan thought for a moment and decided to start from the beginning.

"You've completed your immortal bones?"
"That's great!" A look of surprise appeared on Zhuge Wan's face.

If one's own disciple can complete their immortal bones, it means that the other party has the hope of becoming an immortal.

even though……

Becoming an immortal is something that's too far away.

However, the hope of reaching the Dharma Aspect Realm has indeed increased.

After all, they had never seen anyone with such talent as Zhang Yan.

Don’t say anything else.

Zhuge Wanzhen truly believed that Zhang Yan had a very high chance of achieving the Nascent Soul stage.

As Zhang Yan's master, she was naturally very pleased about this.

The apprentices I teach are better than me.

This is what all masters would hope for.

"So which sect in the Central Plains did you join?" Mo Changqing asked curiously at this moment.

He also visited China.

Therefore, we know some of the basic structures of the Central Plains.

"Heavenly Dao Sect." Zhang Yan said without hesitation.

"Tiandao Sect!

"One of the strongest sects in the Central Plains?" Mo Changqing exclaimed in surprise.

"It's not just one of them, it's the strongest sect."

Strictly speaking, I didn't really join the Heavenly Dao Sect; I just cooperated with them. I'm still a member of the Qingheng Sect.

"When I said I was leaving, I wasn't going to join the Heavenly Dao Sect, but rather to leave this world," Zhang Yan said to Mo Changqing.

"Leave this world???"

For an instant.

Mo Changqing, Zhuge Wanyi, and Mu Sen all became puzzled.

What is this saying?

Why would someone leave this world when everything is fine?

"you mean……

Actually, there isn't just one world?

As the leader of the Qingheng Sect, Mo Changqing was naturally quite intelligent.

I immediately understood the purpose behind it.

"That's right. In reality, the world we live in is just a broken world. The human race has a total of thirty-six great worlds, which are combined into the Human Race Dao Alliance, small worlds, and countless secret realms."

I've come here to say goodbye. I will be taking the assessment to enter the Human Race Dao Alliance. If I pass, I will enter the Thirty-Six Great Worlds.

Zhang Yan did not hide anything from them.

"From what you're saying, our world isn't exactly a big world, is it?" Zhuge Wan asked Zhang Yan softly.

"good……

"Our world isn't a great world at all. In fact, our world is only slightly better than a secret realm, and not even as good as a small world." He paused here.

A bitter look appeared on Zhang Yan's face.

It is indeed hard to accept that one's own world is so weak.

I used to think that the State of Zhao was the core of the world, but later I discovered that there were other countries besides Zhao.

After that, they thought the Southern Wilderness was the core.

But they discovered that beyond the Southern Wilderness lay the Central Plains.

After arriving in Middle-earth, I thought, Middle-earth must be the core of this world, right?

But they discovered that there are people beyond the mountains and heavens beyond heavens, and there are cores outside the core.

Actually, Zhang Yan is a bit better.

After all, he is still young, and as a time traveler, he has a stronger capacity to adapt.

However, this is somewhat difficult for people like Mo Changqing and Zhuge Wan to accept.

What they fought for their whole lives turned out to be just such a small place.

The world is so big.

They stayed inside a well.

They've always been like frogs in a well, with a limited perspective.

It's kind of ridiculous when you think about it.

But when they looked at Zhang Yan, they felt that it was all worth it.

These people have no chance.

But the new generation they nurture is able to leave this well.

Soar into a wider sky.

"Alright, since you've made your decision, there's nothing more for us to say. You've grown up, and the only person who can make decisions for yourself is yourself." Mo Changqing patted Zhang Yan on the shoulder. "But I hope you know that no matter how you fare, Qingheng Sect will always be your home. Perhaps it can no longer be your strong support, but it will always provide you with a place to stay. This will always be your home."

"Mm." Zhang Yan nodded gently.

He didn't say anything more.

There was no sentimentality involved.

Instead, they changed the subject.

Because he knew that once he entered the Thirty-Six Great Worlds, he might not be able to return.

“This time we’ve brought back a lot of traditions.” Zhang Yan and Mu Sen exchanged a glance.

Then he took out the Origin Tablet from his storage bag.

“These traditions are considered quite good even in the Central Plains, and I think they should be of great help to our Qingheng Sect.”

"so much?"

"And these inheritances are indeed very strong, at least no weaker than the cultivation techniques I practice." Seeing Zhang Yan and Mu Sen take out so many Origin Tablets.

Mo Changqing checked it and was immediately shocked.

"Is this the essence of the Central Plains?"

This isn't even their strongest legacy, is it?
This level of inheritance is only considered first-rate in their lands, and there are so many of them. The gap between us and the Central Plains is indeed vast.

Mo Changqing sighed.

We must acknowledge the gap between the Southern Wilderness and the Central Plains.

"This gap won't appear overnight; it's mainly because the other side has more abundant resources."

This is something we can't solve.

Moreover, I've discovered that this Central Plains tradition might not be suitable for our Southern Wilderness. I'll leave it to the sect leader to choose for himself then.”

Zhang Yan saw through the sect leader's thoughts and said to him.

"Ah."

Mo Changqing nodded.

These traditions are good.

However, some forms of inheritance are too resource-intensive.

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

Resource disparities.

Some resources that are commonplace in the Central Plains are extremely precious in the Southern Wilderness.

This means that people in the Southern Wilderness need a lot of spirit stones to cultivate the traditions of the Central Plains. Otherwise, they can't even afford the materials.

Not to mention any kind of spiritual practice.

……

After saying goodbye to Mo Changqing.

Zhang Yan took a deep breath.

Then they arrived at their own cave dwelling.

"Sir?"

He had just arrived at the cave dwelling when he saw Liu Yiting.

After all this time, Liu Yiting is still in his cave.

"Young master, you're finally back!" Liu Yiting seemed to be in good spirits.

His cultivation level had also reached the late stage of Qi Refining.

But when she saw Zhang Yan, her eyes immediately turned red.

"Yes, I'm back, but I may have to leave forever from now on." Zhang Yan smiled gently as he looked at Liu Yiting.

Then he reached out his hand.

They caught the silly bird that was secretly watching from the side.

This silly bird has actually reached the mid-stage of Qi Refining.

Upon seeing Zhang Yan, the silly bird immediately started squawking wildly, trying to fly away from Zhang Yan's grasp.

This can be seen.

The harm Zhang Yan caused him has not diminished at all over time.

He was still very afraid of Zhang Yan.

"You have absolutely no sense of gratitude!" Zhang Yan gently stroked the silly bird's head, then casually took out a spirit pill.

This silly bird is still the typical example of someone who never learns from mistakes.

They still eat when they see food.

He swallowed the elixir in one gulp, and then continued to squawk incoherently.

Zhang Yan: "..."

He released the silly bird, somewhat speechless.

A beast is still a beast.

Without a shred of gratitude, Zhang Yan released the silly bird before turning to Liu Yiting, whose face was streaked with tears.

"Young master, don't you want me anymore?"

Liu Yiting's eyes were filled with tears, and just one glance was enough to evoke a protective instinct in people.

"It's not that I don't want you, it's that I can't take you with me."

You should cultivate yourself diligently from now on.

"This cave dwelling, and my belongings, are yours." Zhang Yan waved his hand and sighed.

Whether it's the Middle Kingdom or the Thirty-Six Great Worlds.

He couldn't possibly bring the other person along.

It can only be said that their fate together has run its course.

I said goodbye to Liu Yiting.

Zhang Yan then went to visit Elder Lin, Wang Ping, and others.

In the very end.

He then went to find his grandmaster, Qingluan.

creak.

When he pushed open the door to his grandmaster Qingluan's room.

Qingluan sat on the futon.

He was still wearing a loose-fitting Taoist robe.

Upon seeing Zhang Yan, she gently raised her head. Although she wasn't wearing makeup, she was still stunning.

"Are you leaving?" Qingluan asked Zhang Yan in a cold voice.

"how do you know?"

Zhang Yan looked somewhat surprised.

He just returned without informing Qingluan.

Mo Changqing and the others certainly wouldn't come to provoke this.

"I sensed your return as soon as I came back. I went to find Changqing first, then returned to my cave, and then visited people you know. Judging from this, you should be leaving soon."

Perhaps he won't come back for a long time, or perhaps he'll never come back?

Even as she spoke, Qingluan's voice remained cold and aloof.

But one can sense a hint of sadness within it.

Zhang Yan remained silent.

He simply stepped forward and then embraced Qingluan.

Then I wanted to say something.

But to her surprise, as soon as she opened her mouth, she felt a slightly slippery sensation.

The rest will not be discussed further.

……

A few hours later.

Zhang Yancai then began to have a proper conversation with Qingluan.

"So, you want to go to the Human Alliance?"

Qingluan lay on the bed and asked Zhang Yan in a cool and aloof tone.

"Yes, I want to go and see." Zhang Yan nodded, not lying.

A bigger world, a bigger stage.

This is what he needs.

His special ability also dictates that he needs to always follow the strong.

The more powerful people there are, the better he does.

"Then I estimate that this may be the last time we meet." Qingluan's voice was somewhat low.

"No, I will definitely come back."

I asked the elders of the Heavenly Dao Sect before, and they said that the Human Dao Alliance has a way to help cultivators above the Golden Core stage replenish their immortal bones.

You might even achieve the Dharma form by then.

Achieve your true self.

With a warm and fragrant embrace, Zhang Yan also shared his thoughts.

"Alright, I believe you." As Qingluan said this, her eyes flashed, then she flipped over and began to gallop away...

……

Zhang Yan returned to the Qingheng Sect.

Afterwards, I also met Lei Kunhai and Lei Wanbao.

The two of them went out earlier.

So I didn't see it.

After learning about Zhang Yan's situation, both of them sent him their blessings.

"Sigh, I thought I could cling to your coattails, but I didn't expect you to take off so fast." Lei Wanbao looked at Zhang Yan with some resentment.

He thought Zhang Yan, who was in the Qi Refining stage, was a great asset even when he was in the Foundation Establishment stage.

So I held on tightly.

It's all for the sake of a bright future.

But I didn’t expect it!
Zhang Yan took off too fast.

He has just reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.

Zhang Yan had already begun preparing to form his core.

the most important is.

Their perspective has broadened.

No longer bound by the Qingheng Sect, nor in the Southern Wilderness.

They might even leave this world.

That is indeed a bit of an exaggeration.

"Don't worry, just keep up the good work, you'll definitely reach the Core Formation stage." Zhang Yan patted Lei Wanbao on the shoulder and then chuckled, "Even though I'm leaving, I still brought you a gift."

Zhang Yan could never forget Lei Wanbao.

As he spoke, he took out some materials from his storage bag and handed them to him.

These materials are all very rare and precious materials for refining weapons.

And most importantly, it can be refined into his natal spiritual weapon.

"This……"

"I knew I hadn't made a mistake in latching onto you!"

Upon seeing these materials, Lei Wanbao almost burst into tears.

It's not easy.

It’s really not easy.

"Alright, stop pretending. I have to go and get busy. The sect leader and my master are getting married, and I need to go check on how the wedding arrangements are going."

...(End of chapter)