Practice begins with immortality

"I never thought that Fellow Daoist Mu has such achievements in the art of refining weapons. This magic sword is the best choice among the top-grade magic weapons, almost a top-grade magic weapon. It is truly a masterpiece of a master." Looking at the flying sword on the table that was flashing with spiritual light, an old man in green clothes praised Wang Bai.

Wang Bai smiled modestly and said, "Brother Zhu, you are too kind. These things are just something I tinkered with. I can't be called a master."

The old man surnamed Zhu smiled and shook his head, "Fellow Daoist, don't be so modest. By the way, the previous matter has come to an end: my elder brother has already broken through to the Nascent Soul stage, and he will soon establish the Seven Star Alliance in the area around Seven Star Island. How about joining us? With your abilities, Fellow Daoist Mu, it would be too disadvantageous to go it alone."

Wang Bai politely declined, "Thank you for your kindness, Taoist Zhu, but I'm used to being a free spirit, so I'm not used to it..."

The old man surnamed Zhu quickly waved his hands. "Haha, fellow Daoist, it's not as troublesome as you think. For us, it's just a mutual aid association. Members help each other and work together to achieve immortality. Normally, there aren't too many restrictions on members, and we can trade resources and work together at critical moments." He paused and continued, "Especially for a cultivator like Fellow Daoist Mu who is skilled in refining, perhaps you will achieve a breakthrough in refining after joining."

Wang Bai pondered for a moment and felt that what the old man surnamed Zhu said made sense, so he nodded and agreed: "In that case, thank you for your invitation, Brother Zhu. I am willing to join the Seven Star Alliance."

The old man surnamed Zhu smiled happily and said, "Great! I believe that with Fellow Daoist Mu's ability, he will definitely achieve something."

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Back at his residence, Wang Bai recalled his experiences over the past year and a half: after rescuing Wang Bu and his companions, Wang Bai followed them to Qixing Island under the pseudonym Mu Sheng. As a new Jindan cultivator, Wang Bai was greeted by the elder Zhu Hua upon his arrival.

Zhu Hua, a cultivator in the middle stage of the Golden Core Realm, is good at alchemy and is able to refine many kinds of third-grade top-quality elixirs. He is one of the Seven Stars and Six Warriors.

The Seven Stars and Six Warriors, a mutual aid association of six cultivators, stand together for common cause. They are renowned in the waters surrounding Seven Star Island. Their leader recently achieved a breakthrough to become a Nascent Soul cultivator and is soon to establish his own power.

"At the moment, it seems that joining the Seven Star Alliance will bring more benefits than disadvantages to me. It can serve as a cover for my future actions." Wang Bai's aura changed, and he transformed into a man in a black robe and flew away from the Seven Star Island.

Three days later, in the outer waters of the South China Sea, turbulent waves crashed against the reefs, making waves of noise. Within this endless ocean, countless powerful creatures lay hidden, including sea beasts at the Nascent Soul level.

Meanwhile, Wang Bai was battling a Yuanying sea beast. He had been searching this sea area for three whole days and finally found a solitary Yuanying sea beast.

With a miserable wail, Wang Bo killed the Nascent Soul Sea Beast. The Blood Soul Killing Sword in his hand flashed with cold light, slicing the sea beast's body into several pieces.

Afterwards, Wang Bai put the usable things from the sea beast and the essence of the monster into the storage space.

"After searching for three days, I finally found a solitary Nascent Soul sea beast. These origins should be enough for me to practice for a while." He thought to himself.

Initially, Wang Bai had considered hunting those gregarious sea beasts. But after careful consideration, he decided against it. Doing so would cause too much noise and easily attract the attention of other cultivators. After all, the South China Sea not only had local forces, but also forces from other realms established bases there. Until he was absolutely certain he could kill a Divine Transformation cultivator, he chose to keep a low profile.

"The Nascent Soul Ceremony is in five days, and it's time for me to go back." After saying this, Wang Bai turned into a beam of light and flew towards the Seven Star Island.

One morning, Wang Bai arrived above a small island near Qixing Island. Just as he was about to move forward, a luxurious carriage pulled by a flying monster suddenly appeared in front of him and blocked his way.

Wang Bai frowned slightly, feeling somewhat displeased, but still politely asked, "Fellow Daoist, why did you stop me? What is the matter?"

A beautiful woman in white slowly emerged from the carriage. She smiled at Wang Bai and said softly, "Senior, my young master invites you. Please come with us somewhere else for a chat."

Upon hearing this, Wang Bai's expression changed slightly, and he said in a cold tone: "Just say whatever you want to say here. I have something urgent to do. Don't stop me." As he spoke, a powerful aura of pressure emanated from him, which also incorporated a hint of Wang Bai's aura as a Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Fellow Daoist, please don't be angry. I just want to make friends with you." I only heard the voice but didn't see the person. Then I saw a handsome man with a gloomy look between his eyebrows walk out of the carriage. He had a smile on his face and looked very friendly.

"My name is Sun Lianheng. I am a cultivator who has come to participate in the Nascent Soul Ceremony. I would like to ask for your guidance, fellow Taoist." The man bowed and said to Wang Bai.

"Coming four days early, it seems that Fellow Daoist Sun has a close relationship with Seven Star Island."

"Yes, we have some relationship. May I know what this fellow Taoist's name is?" Sun Lianheng asked Wang Bai.

"My name is Mu Sheng." Wang Bai replied indifferently.

"From the looks of you, Fellow Daoist Mu, you're also from the Seven Star Island, right? Could you do me a small favor and bring someone out from the Seven Star Island? I will definitely reward you handsomely."

"I've only just joined the Seven Star Island. Fellow Daoist Sun, if you have anything to ask, you can go to Fellow Daoist Zhuhua." Wang Bai decisively rejected Sun Lianheng's request. Without waiting for Sun Lianheng's response, Wang Bai turned and left.