Using entries to cultivate immortality in chaotic times

However, he quickly caught on and said softly, "Master... I only had one of those incense sticks, which I obtained by chance in a Heavenly Dao Secret Realm, and it's gone."

"But rest assured, Master, as soon as I get more, I'll save them for you."

"No need."

Chen Qiu waved his hand in annoyance, "Do you really not understand humor at all? Haven't you realized that I was joking with you? Think about it, who I am, asking you for things—don't you see the humor in the contrast?"

"..."

The corners of the Seventh Prince's expressionless mouth twitched slightly; perhaps he truly was lacking in the humor department.

"Forget it."

Seeing that the Seventh Prince didn't get his humor, Chen Qiu preferred not to elaborate. He rummaged in the Heavenly Dao Ring for a while before tossing a storage ring to the Seventh Prince casually, "Here, some entry jade slips suitable for you, Swordsmanship Jade Scrolls, Spiritual Treasure Talismans, and so on. There's also a thread of Heavenly Pride Fortune Jade Scroll, a thread of Heavenly Dao Fortune Jade Scroll, several Divinity Transformation Bodies, and a Divinity Transformation Domain totem suited for a Sword Cultivator; you won't need this for now, but you will after you break through to Divinity Transformation."

"Also, a hundred thousand Mid-grade Spirit Stones."

"Consider this a formal welcome gift for taking you as my disciple. You're a bit weak, but since I promised to take you as my disciple as soon as you left Xia Country, it wouldn't be right to go back on my word, though I never imagined you could actually make it out."

"Most of the items are not very valuable, except for that thread of Heavenly Pride Fortune Jade Scroll and the thread of Heavenly Dao Fortune Jade Scroll; those two are the most valuable."

"Getting a good grade for your Divinity Transformation is quite important, not just for improving your combat abilities, but for your future as well."

"Is this enough for you?"

"This..."

When the Seventh Prince's Divine Sense probed the storage ring before him, a flash of astonishment swept through his eyes, and his mouth unconsciously fell open. Only after a moment did his expression gradually relax, and with trembling hands, he murmured, "Master... I intended to climb up by my own efforts."

He had planned to rise on his own strength, and when the storage ring from his master was thrown over, he had firmly decided that he wouldn't accept whatever was inside; he wanted to rely solely on his own abilities.

But...

Damn, he just couldn't resist—the treasures were too enticing!

Almost instantly, he felt armored from his teeth to his toes.

"Do you want it or not?"

"Yes!"

The Seventh Prince nodded emphatically and hastily stuffed the storage ring into his chest, then said in an embarrassed whisper, "Isn't this a bit too valuable?"

"Heh."

A hint of pride flashed in Chen Qiu's eyes, "That's as far as your vision goes; for your master, the gifts I can give you are things I don't care for. If you hope to catch up to me, I expect you to be able to see me on the Vast Continent."

"By the way..."

The Seventh Prince asked longingly, "Master, what's your reputation like on the Vast Continent, has anyone oppressed you?"

"When you're qualified to come to the Vast Continent, you'll naturally understand."

With that

Chen Qiu didn't linger, but chatted a few household matters with the Seventh Prince, learned that Xia Country had basically no changes before he left, the same as before, and then returned to the Vast Continent.

...

On the Vast Continent, in the Heavenly Palace, upon the Xuantian Throne.

Chen Qiu was reviewing his foundations.

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A thread of Luck of Human Pride, two threads of Heavenly Pride Fortune, a thread of Luck of the Race, a thread of Heavenly Thunder Fortune, two threads of Hundred Calamities Fortune, four threads of Heavenly Dao Fortune.

And a thread of Luck of the Race Jade Scroll, a thread of Luck of Yin Soul, a thread of Yin Emperor's Fortune, a thread of Emperor's Fortune.

-

The Luck of Human Pride was basically useless for ascending grades for him; it could only be used as a consumable material.

He also only had two threads of Heavenly Pride Fortune left, and only four threads of Heavenly Dao Fortune.

To be honest...

He actually felt quite pained over giving away the thread of Heavenly Pride Fortune Jade Scroll and the thread of Heavenly Dao Fortune Jade Scroll to the Seventh Prince...

Extremely pained!

But—

At that time, to maintain his cool facade, even though it hurt, he still gave them away. Opportunities to show off in front of one's fellow countrymen aren't that frequent, and although it pained him, the incredulous and shocked look on the Seventh Prince's face at that time did make him feel quite pleased.

How should I put it?

He is quite straightforward; he cultivates to have an open-minded attitude, which naturally includes putting on the airs he wants to put on.

Worth it!

After resolving all matters, Chen Qiu took a deep breath, sat cross-legged on the Xuantian Throne, circulated his mental method, and began his cultivation for the day.

The goal, Void Refining Peak!

Charge!

...

On the Xuantian Continent.

The moment the Heavenly Dao Decree resounded, many leaders of powers stood silently in place. Originally, everyone felt relieved when Chen Qiu left as if a heavy mountain had been removed from their heads, but the instant the Heavenly Dao Decree echoed, that feeling of a massive mountain returned.

Everyone also came to realize one thing.

That was Chen Qiu could travel freely between the Vast Continent and the Xuantian Continent.

Most powers didn't take this too seriously once they knew; after all, they had no grievances with Chen Qiu, and even if Chen Qiu returned, he wouldn't bother them for no reason, as Chen Qiu was quite reasonable in his actions.

However, certain powers that had had interactions with the Seventh Prince were already conducting strict internal investigations.

They were interrogating everyone who had come into contact with the Seventh Prince separately.

To ensure whether there were any conflicts with the Seventh Prince.

And make preparations to separate themselves in advance.

In the Cultivation World, having a power is essential; even the strongest individuals need the support of a power, as a person's efforts are limited, and one cannot possibly handle everything personally. However, a big disadvantage of having a power is that if it is not managed well, when disciples cause trouble outside, it is often the power that is held accountable.