I can't keep a low profile when cultivating immortality; the sixth one is actually myself.

Three months passed in the blink of an eye.

Meanwhile, the selection of immortal seedlings in Qingzhou Prefecture had already been completed, and the other prefectures under Qingzhou's jurisdiction had also dispatched their officials to escort the selected immortal seedlings to Qingzhou City.

For a time, the entire city of Qingzhou was bustling with noise, even more so than during the state examination.

Qingzhou is a vast region, but the number of seedlings that ultimately meet the criteria after testing and screening is extremely small.

Gathering all the mortals in Qingzhou who possess the aptitude for cultivation, there are only about three thousand people in total.

On this day, Huangfu Shaohua, the governor of Qingzhou, arrived at the Qingzhou government office, where he was personally received by the prefect.

"Now that the screening and testing of the immortal seedlings in Qingzhou has been completed, and the immortal seedlings from various prefectures have all gathered in the prefectural city, it's time to send them to the capital," Huangfu Shaohua said.

"Yes, Your Excellency Governor, I obey your orders. I will make the arrangements immediately, and we will depart in three days," the Prefect of Qingzhou replied.

"Alright, all matters must be arranged properly. Especially the Immortal Seedling, there must be no mishaps. Otherwise, neither of us can afford the consequences," Huangfu Shaohua added.

"Your humble servant understands," the prefect of Qingzhou replied.

He then sighed, "It's truly unbelievable that we, high-ranking officials of the imperial court, would one day be terrified and treated with utmost care by a group of ordinary mortals."

"Once you enter the path of immortality, everything changes."

Although they are still just ordinary people.

But it can no longer be called ordinary!

Having the qualifications means having the right to enter the world of cultivation.

Becoming a lofty and awe-inspiring practitioner is only a matter of time.

If we were given such a blessed opportunity, why would we be attached to worldly desires?

Fortunately, the mortal and immortal realms are now separated, and generally speaking, they do not have any interaction.

However, there's always a chance of something going wrong, so it's best to avoid offending anyone if possible.

Furthermore, if things are done well, it can be considered a favor.

"You never know when it might come in handy," Huangfu Shaohua emphasized again.

The governor did not linger; after giving his instructions, he left immediately.

The prefect of Qingzhou immediately dispatched people to notify all the immortal seedlings in Qingzhou City.

Within three days, all the seedlings must gather at the government office.

We will depart three days later for the capital.

Fengchuan was already impatient at home, even though he used to read, practice calligraphy, and chat with his mother.

But as the time to leave home draws ever closer, my restless heart just can't find peace.

I simply lay down on the deck chair in the yard and enjoyed these last few days of leisure.

My mother was sitting in the pavilion not far away, doing needlework.

Cutting, sewing, and mending—all these were new clothes tailor-made for Toyokawa.

There were also many new clothes in larger sizes, all of which were the latest styles of academic robes.

On this day, a clerk from the government office knocked on the gate of the Feng residence, informing Feng Chuan to report to the government office in three days.

Upon receiving the notification, Toyokawa suddenly felt calm.

He then went into his study, ground ink, picked up his brush, and a short poem appeared on the rice paper.

The fledgling's wings are fully outstretched.

From then on, he left his family and went to the high heavens.

Full of ambition, I soar to great heights.

I vow to become a true immortal and return home.

"

Then he left the study to pack his luggage.

There wasn't much to pack, because my parents had already prepared everything.

The mother neatly folded the newly made clothes into a bundle.

Fearing that something might be missing, I checked it carefully several times before finally tying the package shut.

The father prepared some easy-to-carry dry food and put it in another package.

On the third day, Toyokawa went out.

My mother and second aunt were both pregnant, and several months along, with slightly protruding bellies, so it was inconvenient for them to take me for a long time. They stopped at the door of my house.

"Chuan'er, after you leave home, you must take good care of yourself."

Don't go hungry or thirsty.

Don't overwork yourself, get some rest.

It's getting cold, remember to wear more clothes so you don't catch a cold.

You are still young, and your mother is really reluctant to let you travel far away alone.

But I know I can't stop you, and I shouldn't.

But, but your mother really can't bear to part with my Chuan'er!

"As a mother, I really, really wish that my Chuan'er could always stay by my side."

Mother Zhou, while giving her instructions, burst into tears.

The child travels thousands of miles and the mother is worried.

As soon as Zhou finished speaking and was wiping away her tears, her second aunt came forward as well.

"Chuan'er, your second aunt is also very reluctant to part with you."

However, my son Chuan'er, though young, has great ambitions.

Second Aunt was proud of Chuan'er.

Since you're traveling alone, your second aunt doesn't have anything nice to give you.

I only went to the temple and the monastery to ask for a peace charm, and I sewed it into this sachet. You must wear it with you at all times.

"I only hope you have a safe and peaceful journey." Auntie also bid farewell with deep sorrow.

"Mother, Second Aunt, don't worry. I will take good care of myself and cultivate diligently so that I can return to reunite with you as soon as possible," Feng Chuan said firmly.

"Alright, you're both pregnant, so don't stay any longer. Go back and rest! My second brother and I will take Chuan'er to the government office and then come back." Feng Yang said, then picked up a package and walked towards the carriage.

Feng Pei, carrying another package, followed after them.

Fengchuan kept turning back to look at his mother and aunt's reddened eyes, feeling a pang of pity. He took a deep breath.

"Mother, Second Aunt, please take care of yourselves too!"

"It is my fault for not being able to be by your side to fulfill my filial duties!"

After speaking, Toyokawa knelt down and kowtowed.

She got up and resolutely walked into the carriage, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Chuan'er, my son! You must be safe and sound and come back soon. Your mother is waiting for you to come back and we can be together again."

The earnest words of Mother Zhou echoed from afar until they could no longer be heard.

Inside the carriage.

"Chuan'er, you've read more books than I have, so I don't have much to teach you."

Here are a thousand taels of silver notes and some loose silver coins. Please take them.

Remember to carry your money with you at all times and never display it in public.

Human hearts are unpredictable; one should never flaunt one's presence in public.

In addition, when you are alone, do not speak too intimately with people you don't know well.

One should not have the intention to harm others, but one must never be without the intention to guard against others.

We must also remember that the human heart is the most complex thing, and human nature is the most fragile.

Don't easily trust others; always leave yourself a way out.

......"

Along the way, Toyokawa and Toyokawa shared their past experiences in dealing with people.

The two were talking intently, and Toyokawa was listening attentively.

Many principles, though found in books, are ultimately just principles found in books.

His father and second uncle spoke words of concern, which Toyokawa took to heart and silently reflected on himself.

The carriage moved slowly, and heartfelt words were spoken slowly inside.

But even after seeing you off for a thousand miles, we must eventually part ways.

In front of the government office, there were many carriages of all sizes lined up in a long queue.

There is always someone earnestly giving instructions, giving advice, and saying goodbye.

There is always someone listening attentively, absorbing what they've learned, and saying goodbye.

But parting is always sad, especially when it's almost a final farewell.

When his father and second uncle were both parched, Fengchuan finally shouldered his pack and said to them:

"Father, Second Uncle, let's leave him here!"

Chuan'er is gone, please take care of yourselves.

Take good care of your mother, your second aunt, and your younger brother and sister.

Wait for me to come back, and our family will be reunited.

"Father, Second Uncle, you can go back now, I'm leaving!"

Having said that, Toyokawa strode confidently toward the government office.

Fengchuan and Fengpei stood by the carriage, gazing and gazing for a long, long time.

"The son aspires to great heights, the father sees him off on a thousand-mile journey. Parting is inevitable, and tears well up in their eyes."

When Toyokawa arrived at the government office, a constable immediately came forward to inquire about his whereabouts, registered him, and then led him to a separate villa for accommodation.

Time flies, and the day of departure is here in the blink of an eye.

The Fengzhou government invited several large merchant guilds to gather a large number of carriages and horses.

One carriage after another, carrying the chosen fairy seedlings, left Fengzhou City and headed towards the capital.

Toyokawa also got into a carriage. Coincidentally, he ran into an acquaintance again. Why not?

"Brother Feng, you were chosen too?" He Buwei asked Feng Chuan in surprise.

"Brother He? What a coincidence, you're here too?" Fengchuan asked in surprise.

As they were talking, Fengchuan looked out the window and saw his father, mother, second uncle, and second aunt all watching from a distance.

Toyokawa leaned out of the window and waved his arms vigorously.

My parents, my second uncle and aunt saw it from afar and waved their arms and said something, but I couldn't hear them.

The carriage did not stop and drove straight away.

It's like a long dragon, vast and mighty, with no beginning and no end in sight.

Inside the carriage, seeing that Fengchuan was not interested in talking, He Buwei also remained silent.

After a long while, the atmosphere inside the carriage began to shift from dull to lively, with conversations filling the various compartments.

Two suns, rising in the east and setting in the west, in an endless cycle.

Thus, the journey was filled with mountains and rivers, dust and grime, and the carload of people.

Finally, after three months, we arrived in the vicinity of Kyoto.

At dawn, the shy first rays of the rising sun peek out, casting their first rays and awakening all living things from their slumber.

After half a day, the blurry outline of the capital city wall could finally be seen in the distance.

Although it's not very clear, it's still breathtaking enough.

Before the procession could get any closer, officials arrived from afar.

They were then informed that all the Xianmiao teams were to head towards the northern camp of the city to set up camp.

So the convoy continued on its journey, and stayed overnight along the way.

The caravan arrived at the northern camp at dusk the next day, where people came to greet them from afar.

It turns out that a huge camp had already been built at the foot of Dingjun Mountain, east of the main camp in the north of the city.

The camp was divided into seventeen areas, each corresponding to a state.

Led by the soldiers, the Qingzhou convoy orderly entered the designated area.

After settling in, everyone waited patiently.

Some teams from remote areas have not yet arrived.

Ten days have passed in the blink of an eye, and teams from remote areas have also arrived one after another.

The Miao people from the seventeen prefectures of Dafeng finally gathered at the foot of Dingjun Mountain.

Three more days passed, and all the teams had finished their rest and regrouping.

On the fourth day, a high platform suddenly rose from the ground at the drill ground at the foot of Dingjun Mountain.

Hearing the commotion, the fairy seedlings rushed to the training ground.

Under the command of the constables, the Miao people from each state lined up in different areas.

Before long, a group of immortal masters dressed in various styles flew in from the direction of the capital, finally landing gracefully on the high platform.

Some of them had an ethereal and otherworldly air, some were bright and beautiful, some were physically strong, and some were charming and alluring.

At this moment, without any introduction, everyone knows that they are immortal masters from the cultivation world.

The people below the stage discussed and talked in twos and threes, and without exception, they all had expressions of envy and longing.

Suddenly, a man emerged from the high platform, dressed in a Taoist robe, exuding an air of otherworldly grace. He slightly opened his mouth.

"quiet"

The person on stage spoke lightly, but to the audience below, it was like a thunderclap.

The entire drill ground fell silent instantly; you could hear a pin drop.

The "Crossing the Immortals Ceremony" is held once every sixty years.

After a year of preparation, the event has now officially begun in Dafeng.

On behalf of all fellow cultivators from various sects, I congratulate you all.

All of you present are fortunate individuals blessed by Heaven, possessing spiritual roots that allow you to embark on the path to immortality.

However, the path to immortality is arduous, and the world of cultivation is even more cruel, making entry into the world of cultivation extremely dangerous.

People often kill and steal without cause, some become possessed by demons and indiscriminately kill innocent people, and some even slaughter cities and destroy countries.

Where there are people, there is conflict; and where there are cultivators, it is a thousand times worse.

The path to immortality values ​​contention.

If you don't compete, how can you obtain resources to support your spiritual practice?

If you don't compete, how can you gain the favor of the sect and receive preferential treatment in terms of resources?

If you don't strive, how can you stand out from the crowd and gain the favor of Heaven?

However, it is admirable for a person to have self-awareness.

I believe that not everyone aspires to the path of immortality and strives to transcend their own limitations.

You have not yet embarked on the path to immortality, so there is still room for you to change your mind.

Anyone who chooses to withdraw should step forward and leave the training ground area within two incense sticks' time.

After the immortal master finished speaking, he stepped back, remaining calm and composed, and closed his eyes without saying another word.

At this moment, the audience erupted into another chaotic and heated discussion.

At first, I only heard how wonderful cultivating immortality was.

It is said to strengthen the body, prevent illness and disaster, and allow one to fly through the sky and move mountains and rivers.

They even claimed that it could grant eternal youth and immortality.

I never expected there to be so many dangers.

Forget it, I'm not going.

I have parents to support and a wife and children to raise; they all depend on me.

"I think I'll just go back." With that, he walked out of the training ground.

"Yes, cultivating immortality may have many advantages, but you only have one life. You might as well go home and continue being a rich man."

Another fat man stepped forward and walked out of the training ground.

Once one falls, another follows, like a domino effect.

One by one, they walked out of the training ground; most of them were adults.

After several thousand people left, no one else walked out; they stood firmly on the training ground.

After two incense sticks had burned, another immortal master appeared on the platform and came to the front of the platform.

"Time's up! Silence!"

There was a sudden silence in the audience.

"First of all, congratulations again to everyone present for entering the path of immortality and being able to cultivate in the immortal realm."

Secondly, your unwavering resolve is truly commendable.

Cultivating immortality is also cultivating the Tao; without a firm resolve, it is difficult to achieve anything.

Next, I will discuss the matter of ascending to immortality.

Crossing to Immortality, Crossing to Immortality, what is Crossing to Immortality?

I will guide you on your path to immortality, but the path to immortality is fraught with difficulties. How you can be guided depends on your own destiny.

The world of cultivation is dangerous and cruel, but it also has many sects.

In order to ensure the development of their sects, all schools and sects will do their best to protect their disciples.

Therefore, entering the world of cultivation and joining a sect is the right way to protect oneself.

However, in order to prosper, each sect has very strict requirements for recruiting disciples.

Therefore, we will first put you through a test to select the best candidates.

Only those who pass the test can choose the immortal sect they wish to join.

Those who fail the test can choose which sect they want to join, but they can generally only become menial disciples.

Alternatively, one could choose to forgo joining a sect and instead become a rogue cultivator in the immortal realm.

Although the menial disciples are at the bottom of the sect, they are still very important to the sect.

Furthermore, the sect also provides basic support to its servant disciples.

Furthermore, the sect will also provide basic cultivation techniques.

If one performs exceptionally well, there is also a chance to become an outer or inner disciple.

Once you become a rogue cultivator, you have to rely entirely on yourself.

Of course, becoming a rogue cultivator does not mean that one is destined to have no hope of attaining enlightenment.

In the world of cultivation, there are quite a few who, despite being rogue cultivators, have risen to the status of revered ancestors.

In short, everyone present can enter the world of cultivation, but their paths in the future will differ.

"That's all I have to say. Now, let the test begin." After saying this, the immortal master withdrew.