Xianxia :I live for ever in Cultivation World

"Do you know why, seven years ago, I warned you to avoid any True Person of Foundation Establishment whose title contains the word 'mountain'?"

As He Song and Wei Fan sat upright, ready to listen attentively to Meng Guan's explanation, his words left them exchanging puzzled glances.

This matter.

He Song had indeed pondered it before.

But at the time, due to the lack of information, he had been unable to make any guesses.

After much thought, he had no choice but to set the matter aside, planning to revisit it later.

But now.

Listening to Meng Guan's words, it seemed there was indeed a hidden secret behind this?

With a look of confusion, He Song turned to Meng Guan.

Beside him, Wei Fan, who had just broken through to Foundation Establishment and stabilized his cultivation, also turned his gaze to Meng Guan.

Seeing both of them looking at him, Meng Guan immediately understood that they were still unaware of the reason behind this matter.

"This matter begins with the main peak of the Earth Sect."

"The main peak of the Earth Sect is the towering mountain located at the very center of the sect. However, it is not actually a mountain but a spiritual artifact—a high-grade spiritual artifact known as the Mountain-Linking Seal!"

"This is a high-grade spiritual artifact forged by a Nascent Soul Ancestor! When controlled by a Nascent Soul Ancestor, it can suppress and kill other Nascent Souls. When controlled by a Golden Core True Lord, it possesses the power to suppress and kill Golden Core cultivators."

"This is one of the foundations that has allowed the Earth Sect to stand firm for ten thousand years, and it is also the location of the sect's treasure vault."

As Meng Guan spoke, he glanced at the two of them but saw no trace of surprise in their eyes.

This matter had already been mentioned to them seven years ago by Pinger.

Now, hearing Meng Guan bring it up again, they found it rather uninteresting.

Seeing this, Meng Guan realized he had been stating the obvious and quickly continued.

"Over seven thousand years ago, the Nascent Soul Ancestor of the Earth Sect who forged the Mountain-Linking Seal passed away. From then on, the high-grade spiritual artifact, the Mountain-Linking Seal, became a symbol and foundation of the Earth Sect's leadership."

"The descendants of that Nascent Soul Ancestor, who appeared ten thousand years ago, were numerous. After the ancestor's passing, the position of sect master has always been held by his descendants."

"That Nascent Soul Ancestor's title was 'Mountain-Linking,' and most of his descendants also adopted titles containing the word 'mountain.'"

"For example, True Person Round Mountain, True Person Bear Mountain."

"Thus, the Mountain-Linking Seal was passed down through the generations. Today, the one who controls this high-grade spiritual artifact is the current sect master, True Lord Fa Xuan."

At this point, Meng Guan fell silent, his gaze resting on the two before him.

He Song's face showed a trace of confusion.

Mountain-Linking Ancestor.

True Person Round Mountain.

True Person Bear Mountain.

All these titles contained the word "mountain," clearly indicating they belonged to the same lineage.

But True Lord Fa Xuan's title didn't seem to fit with the "mountain" theme.

Wasn't it said that the position of sect master had always been held by the descendants of the Mountain-Linking Ancestor?

Why, then, had it suddenly changed with True Lord Fa Xuan?

He Song was puzzled.

Beside him.

Wei Fan also wore a look of confusion.

"You're not mistaken. True Lord Fa Xuan is indeed not a descendant of that Nascent Soul Ancestor."

"With the resources of the Earth Sect, each generation can only cultivate one Golden Core True Lord to inherit the legacy and stabilize the sect."

"Over a hundred years ago, when the previous sect master passed away, the Earth Sect pooled all its resources to cultivate a Golden Core True Lord, True Lord Yan Mountain."

"According to tradition, True Lord Yan Mountain should have become the next sect master."

"But fate is unpredictable. While True Lord Yan Mountain was in seclusion attempting to break through, True Lord Fa Xuan, through great perseverance, wisdom, and fortune, managed to advance from Foundation Establishment to Golden Core without any support from the sect."

"By the time True Lord Yan Mountain emerged from seclusion, True Lord Fa Xuan had already taken control of the sect and claimed the position of sect master."

"From that moment on, the Earth Sect had two Golden Core True Lords stabilizing it, making it a force to be reckoned with."

As Meng Guan spoke, a flush of excitement appeared on his face, and his voice grew slightly louder.

It was as if he had personally witnessed the struggle between the two True Lords.

He Song's expression remained calm, but his heart stirred.

True Lord Yan Mountain.

True Lord Fa Xuan.

Two Golden Core cultivators in one sect.

The Earth Sect... seemed even more powerful than he had imagined.

But would True Lord Yan Mountain really give up so easily and hand over the position of sect master to True Lord Fa Xuan?

He Song found that hard to believe.

Both were Golden Core True Lords. By tradition, the position of sect master should have been reserved for True Lord Yan Mountain.

True Lord Fa Xuan had only seized the position by taking advantage of True Lord Yan Mountain's seclusion and using his Golden Core strength to suppress the sect.

If it came down to it, there would inevitably be a life-and-death struggle between the two.

But now, it seemed that True Lord Fa Xuan's position as sect master was quite stable, and no major conflicts had erupted within the Earth Sect.

At most, they were reminded to avoid True Persons whose titles contained the word "mountain."

What was going on?

With this question in mind, He Song turned to Meng Guan.

He knew that since Meng Guan had already said so much, he would surely continue.

After calming himself slightly.

Meng Guan looked at his two friends, who were quietly waiting for him to continue. Feeling slightly awkward, he quickly resumed speaking.

"For ten thousand years, the position of sect master in the Earth Sect has always been held by the descendants of that Nascent Soul Ancestor. Now, with this sudden change, it naturally caused dissatisfaction among those descendants."

"Before, there was no Golden Core True Lord in the sect who could oppose True Lord Fa Xuan, so they had no choice but to grudgingly accept it."

"But when True Lord Yan Mountain emerged from seclusion, a fierce struggle was inevitable."

"The specific details were not disclosed to me by True Person Clear Moon, but she did make it clear that the sect is now divided into two factions."

"One faction is led by True Lord Yan Mountain, consisting mostly of the descendants of that Nascent Soul Ancestor."

"The other faction is led by True Lord Fa Xuan, consisting mostly of newly advanced Foundation Establishment cultivators from the past century."

"Ahem, when you two joined the sect, you were already placed in True Lord Fa Xuan's faction. That's why I specifically warned you to avoid True Persons whose titles contain the word 'mountain.'"

"They may not cause you any trouble, but they certainly won't be friendly."

At the end of his speech, Meng Guan's face showed a hint of embarrassment.

Back then.

He had followed True Person Clear Moon to the Earth Sect and met True Lord Fa Xuan without fully understanding the situation.

Little did he know.

That one meeting would place him, as well as He Song and Wei Fan, firmly in True Lord Fa Xuan's faction.

The two Foundation Establishment Pills given by True Lord Fa Xuan.

Were likely meant as a gesture of goodwill.

He had accepted them.

And in doing so, he had tacitly acknowledged his allegiance.

Now that Wei Fan had also broken through to Foundation Establishment.

He felt it was time to explain everything to them, rather than continue hiding the truth.

Of course, hiding this matter wasn't due to any ulterior motives.

It was simply because their cultivation levels had been too low before, and there was no need to bring it up.

Now that Wei Fan had reached Foundation Establishment and was about to meet True Lord Fa Xuan, it was better to explain everything, so that He Song and Wei Fan wouldn't think he had any hidden agendas.

(End of Chapter)

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