Practice begins with immortality

Just after the slightly old voice came, in just a blink of an eye, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Wang Bai like a ghost.

This man had white hair and beard, and a white robe fluttering in the wind. He looked like someone who had walked out of a world of ice and snow, exuding a chilling cold aura from his whole body.

The old man first bowed to Wang Bai, then introduced himself, "My name is Mei Nian, and I am one of the guides of the ancient country, responsible for the ascenders within the ancient country. What is your name?"

Wang Bai remained calm and gave his original name very naturally: "My name is Wang Mu." Almost at the same time, he secretly opened his third pupil and began to observe the old man opposite him without making any sound.

After some investigation, Wang Bai already had a rough idea in his mind: "He is cultivating in the fairyland, and the law he comprehended is the law of ice. However, from my feeling, he is much weaker than the man who practiced the law of water that I met in the lower realm." After roughly figuring out the strength of the other party, Wang Bai was relieved.

After hearing Wang Bai introduce himself, the old man surnamed Mei smiled slightly and nodded slightly, indicating that he understood. He then said to Wang Bai, "Since that's the case, then fellow Daoist Wang Mu, let me give you a detailed introduction to the specific situation of the ancient country of Sui Han."

Wang Bai quickly clasped his fists in greeting and politely replied, "Thank you for your concern, Fellow Daoist Mei!"

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Through Mei Nian, Wang Bai also gained a general understanding of his current location: he was currently in the edge of the Tian'a universe. The universe was composed of an infinite number of worlds. If it were compared to the ocean, then Wang Bai's current location would be a bubble.

The ancient country of Sui Han is one of the hegemons of this world. There are three other ancient countries like it: Xuan Tian, ​​Hao Yang, and Qing Ming. They are all said to have three Tribulation True Immortals. In addition, there are many sects and forces, some of which are also powerful.

Ascended beings, especially those from ancient kingdoms, would generally be recruited to serve in the ancient kingdom's legions. However, there would always be ascenders unwilling to do so. After all, there would undoubtedly be wars between the four ancient kingdoms, and they could die on the battlefield one day. This was also the mission of the guides.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, our ancient country of Sui Han has three main legions: the Jackdaw, Ice Phoenix, and Thunder Dragon Legions." Mei Nian introduced to Wang Bai, "Due to the environment of the ancient country, most cultivators and immortals practice the Ice and Wind Paths. In addition, there are also cultivators of the Thunder Path, which is also one of the Three Wonders."

"I wonder which one you are practicing?"

Hearing Mei Nian's question, Wang Bai replied without hesitation: "It is the way of wind and thunder."

Before he finished speaking, Wang Bai opened his palm, and a ball of light interwoven with blue and white suddenly appeared in his palm, emitting powerful wind and thunder principles.

The Dao principle is the product of the advancement of laws nourished by the spirit of immortals. Compared to laws, it is stronger and higher in status, closer to the Tao, and exclusive to immortals. Wang Bai's Wind and Thunder Dao is a simulation of his own nameless Dao principle, invisible to anyone.

"Extremely pure Wind and Thunder Principles! It seems that you have made great achievements!" Mei Nian praised Wang Bai. He then said to Wang Bai, "In that case, you can choose to serve in either the Jackdaw Legion or the Thunder Dragon Legion."

"Friend Mei, I wonder how long this service will last?" Wang Bai was not afraid of the so-called ancient country war. After all, he was a little bit stronger than the average ascender. In addition, the ball of light made it impossible for even the Heavenly Dao to kill him, so he was naturally not afraid.

"Not much, just five hundred years. But don't worry, fellow Daoist, there will definitely be benefits."

Mei Nian, who felt he could see Wang Bo's concerns, said to him, "You will receive a salary during your service, five immortal stones per year. These immortal stones are valuable and can be used for cultivation, business, and so on."

"Besides, it's been less than ten years since the last war in the ancient country. There will definitely not be another war in the short term. Fellow Daoist, you have time to prepare."

"Besides that, our ancient country of Sui Han treats Ascendants well among the four nations. Soldiers who achieve meritorious service will be rewarded with a sum of money!"

Speaking of Dharma Gold, Mei Nian's eyes lit up as he said, "Fellow Daoist, do you know that if we in the Immortal Realm want to advance to become True Immortals, in addition to sufficient Immortal Power, we also need a powerful True Spirit. There are two ways to strengthen the True Spirit: external and internal. But for most Immortals, there is only one way, and that is to refine Dharma Gold, which is made from the power of all living beings."

"Outwardly, one must constantly devour the true spirits of others to improve, but unless one possesses a heaven-defying technique, or is a naturally born alien species like Taotie or Hou, there is no other way. Inwardly, one must cultivate the true spirit method. However, true spirit methods are rare and most of them are in the hands of major forces, and are basically not passed on to outsiders. But there are exceptions—"

At this point, Mei Nian deliberately kept the topic in suspense and said, "Daoyou, didn't I say before that the treatment of the troops in Sui Han Ancient Country is quite good among the four ancient countries?"

"The reason is that the Ancient Kingdom bestows the True Spirit Method upon talented and meritorious soldiers. The current general of the Ice Phoenix Legion is one of them, and he is also an Ascended Being!"

"In the history of ancient nations, there are many such people."

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After listening to Mei Nian's introduction, Wang Bai also made a decision, "I will go to the Jackdaw Legion."

"The Jackdaw Legion? In that case, I'll take you to their teleportation array. Including you, there will be exactly 700 of them this time."

"It seems that there are people ascending every day in the ancient country."

"Not necessarily. Although there are countless lower realms, not all of them can ascend to the Ancient Realm. Moreover, some lower realms are undeveloped, and the cultivation methods they cultivate are their own developed cultivation systems..."

"In short, guides like me run around within the designated area of ​​the ancient kingdom every day. Sometimes, if we're lucky, we can find a dozen ascenders in a day. There are probably 700,000 to 800,000 guides within the ancient kingdom. After all, this job is easy and there's no danger. No one in the ancient kingdom would dare to attack a guide..."

As they were talking, Wang Bai followed Mei Nian to a huge light shield. After entering the shield, there were many people inside. Most of them were ascenders like Wang Bai, and some were guides like Mei Nian.

"Old Mei, we found another one!" another old man shouted to Mei Nian.

"It just makes it a perfect number."

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Half an hour later, a bearded man in armor flew down from the light shield. He said with a cold face:

"Okay, transmission begins!"

Before he finished speaking, the ground was shining with light and countless runes flew out. The next moment, all the ascenders on the field except the guide were teleported away.