Xianxia :I live for ever in Cultivation World

Upon hearing this, He Song and Meng Guan couldn't help but shake their heads and laugh.

They had originally thought that Wei Fan hadn't chosen a title for himself over the past five years for some particular reason.

But as soon as they asked, Wei Fan immediately revealed the title he had already prepared.

So he had thought of the title long ago.

He was just waiting for them to ask, right?

However, thinking about how Wei Fan still remembered their kindness and even included their presence in his title, He Song and Meng Guan exchanged glances, each seeing a flicker of emotion in the other's eyes.

The title "True Person Bear Fortune."

Its meaning represented the mutual assistance within their small circle of three.

"Alright, alright, we'll address each other as before. As for the title True Person Bear Fortune, if anyone mentions it to you in the future, just know it refers to me."

Seeing that He Song and Meng Guan seemed about to say something, Wei Fan quickly interrupted, waving his hand and expressing his thoughts.

Their small circle had been around for too long.

Even back when Meng Guan broke through to Foundation Establishment, the way they addressed each other didn't change.

Now that it was Wei Fan's turn, he naturally didn't want to change the way they addressed each other either.

Seeing Wei Fan's stance, He Song and Meng Guan nodded and let the matter drop.

With the issue of the title resolved, Meng Guan was about to head to the Mountain-Linking Immortal City to take up his post.

He Song and Wei Fan, who had come to see him off, naturally didn't leave but instead stayed in Meng Guan's cave residence for a final farewell.

After today.

Meng Guan would head to the Mountain-Linking Immortal City, and the next time they met might be many years later.

Wei Fan would likely leave the Bamboo Mountain Immortal Market in five years and head to the Mountain-Linking Immortal City to join the war between the Earth Sect and the Seven Stars Sect.

As Foundation Establishment True Persons.

This was unavoidable.

All three of them were well aware of it.

Living in the Earth Sect and enjoying the generous resources it provided, they naturally had to fight for the Earth Sect.

Every year, Qi Condensation disciples received spirit stones and other cultivation resources, totaling over a thousand spirit stones annually.

Foundation Establishment elders received three thousand spirit stones annually.

With so many resources being distributed, if there was no return, even a large sect like the Earth Sect wouldn't be able to sustain itself indefinitely.

During normal times, slacking off was acceptable.

But in times of war, the Foundation Establishment True Persons they cultivated were naturally expected to contribute.

Even those who joined the Earth Sect after reaching Foundation Establishment had to contribute.

He Song and Meng Guan reluctantly bid farewell.

But He Song's mind was already filled with thoughts of retreat.

As an immortal cultivator.

He Song only needed to survive and cultivate slowly, and his strength would naturally grow over time.

For other cultivators, a sect war could mean death, but it could also be a great opportunity.

Perhaps this opportunity would allow a cultivator stuck at the early stage of Foundation Establishment to suddenly leap to the late stage.

Perhaps this opportunity would allow a cultivator stuck at the late stage of Qi Condensation to suddenly break through to Foundation Establishment.

Perhaps this opportunity would give a cultivator who had struggled to reach the late stage of Qi Condensation the chance to break through and step into Foundation Establishment.

With this opportunity, one might achieve Foundation Establishment and become a revered Foundation Establishment True Person.

Take Meng Guan, for example.

Wasn't it because of a war between the Immortal Market enforcement team and rogue cultivators that he gained a huge opportunity and the chance to reach Foundation Establishment?

Later, he seized that opportunity and successfully broke through to Foundation Establishment, changing his fate and the fate of those around him.

He Song and Wei Fan were also beneficiaries of that event.

For other cultivators.

A sect war was both a crisis and an opportunity.

If one could seize this opportunity amidst the crisis, they might soar to new heights.

However.

For immortals like He Song.

A sect war, with its coexistence of crisis and opportunity, only highlighted the danger.

After breaking through to Foundation Establishment, in ten years, He Song would likely still be at the bottom among Foundation Establishment cultivators.

In combat, he might not be able to defeat anyone.

Moreover, the Seven Stars Sect had Golden Core True Lords.

What if someone took a dislike to him and struck him down with a single sword? Wouldn't he die on the spot?

Opportunity?

What opportunity?

As an immortal cultivator, as long as he survived and cultivated slowly, he could grow stronger. Why would he need any opportunities?

"The masses fight to the death for opportunities."

"That's because their lives are short; if they don't fight, they die!"

"But I'm different."

"If I fight, I'll really die."

"As long as I survive and cultivate slowly, one day I'll ascend to immortality."

With this thought flashing through his mind, He Song became even more determined to avoid this sect war.

As an immortal cultivator, he didn't have to push himself so hard.

For other cultivators, a sect war was both a crisis and an opportunity, but for him, it was a death sentence.

Rather than following ordinary cultivators and risking his life.

It was better to preserve his strength and wait until his cultivation improved before repaying the Earth Sect.

Thinking of this.

He Song glanced at the main peak of the Earth Sect, his resolve to avoid this sect war growing stronger.

But soon, He Song began to ponder how he could avoid this sect war after breaking through to Foundation Establishment.

Expose his talent in formation techniques to gain attention and avoid this war?

As soon as this idea appeared in his mind, He Song immediately dismissed it.

If he wanted to expose his talent in formation techniques, he could have done so long ago.

After exposing it, he might even become an inner disciple of the Earth Sect, possibly receiving better treatment than now.

Unfortunately.

For the sake of his safety, He Song absolutely could not expose his talent in formation techniques.

Moreover, exposing it might even attract assassination attempts from the Seven Stars Sect.

Wouldn't that be dying unjustly?

Thus, He Song racked his brains, but no matter how much he thought, he couldn't figure out how to avoid this war after breaking through to Foundation Establishment.

Currently, He Song's identity was that of an outer disciple of the Earth Sect.

As an outer disciple, he naturally enjoyed the resources and training provided by the Earth Sect.

Once he broke through to Foundation Establishment as an outer disciple, he would immediately become an elder of the Earth Sect, specifically a Foundation Establishment elder under True Lord Fa Xuan.

In ten years.

He would be sent to the Mountain-Linking Immortal City, just like Meng Guan and Wei Fan.

By then.

While He Song was deep in thought, Meng Guan's voice suddenly rang in his ears.

"Fellow Daoist He, I will set off now. If anything happens in the future, we can contact each other via message talisman."

As the words faded, He Song instinctively looked up and saw Meng Guan's figure shoot out of the Earth Sect like an arrow leaving a bowstring.

Perhaps because this journey required secrecy, he didn't use the beam of light technique typical of Foundation Establishment cultivators but instead traveled on foot to the Mountain-Linking Immortal City.

Watching Meng Guan's figure quickly shrink into a tiny dot.

He Song opened his mouth to say something but thought better of it and remained silent.

Meng Guan had left.

After seeing Meng Guan's figure disappear beyond the Earth Sect's main gate.

And exchanging farewells with Wei Fan, who was also watching Meng Guan leave, He Song returned to his courtyard.

In the residence area of the outer disciples.

He Song's courtyard.

He sat once again at the table in his courtyard, accompanied by a freshly brewed pot of tea.

The aroma of tea wafted around, filling the air.

But He Song had no intention of savoring the tea.

At this moment, his mind was entirely focused on how to avoid this sect war after breaking through to Foundation Establishment.

Although he was currently a disciple of the Earth Sect, what He Song truly cared about was his own safety.

If it weren't for the protection offered by the two Golden Core True Lords of the Earth Sect, ensuring his safety within the sect.

He would have already left the Earth Sect and headed toward the territory of other sects.

A sect war was no minor skirmish.

If one's strength was insufficient, there was a high chance of perishing.

He Song, who was about to reach Foundation Establishment, had no intention of participating in this war between the Earth Sect and the Seven Stars Sect.

Thus, finding a way to avoid this sect war after reaching Foundation Establishment became He Song's primary concern.

"Never mind, never mind. At worst, I'll hurry and master the Mist Veil Formation, then leave the sect to break through to Foundation Establishment."

"Breaking through outside the sect should prevent me from being targeted."

"But if I do that, I won't be able to obtain the cultivation techniques and spells available after reaching Foundation Establishment."

After much deliberation, this was the only solution He Song could think of.

Breaking through to Foundation Establishment within the sect would definitely draw attention.

There was no need to think twice about it.

The vortex of spiritual energy generated during the breakthrough alone would alert others nearby.

But.

If he broke through outside the sect, with the support of the Minor Spirit Gathering Formation and the Mist Veil Formation, He Song's safety would be assured.

However, he would miss out on the cultivation techniques and spells available at the Foundation Establishment level.

In that case, although he would have the cultivation of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he wouldn't possess the corresponding abilities, and his overall strength would be severely limited.

Under such circumstances, obtaining these things would be difficult.

Therefore, this method could only be called a last resort.

If he couldn't think of a better solution by then, He Song would have no choice but to proceed this way.

For now.

Since there was still plenty of time, after some thought, He Song decided to put the matter aside and slowly think of a solution in the future.

A solution would present itself when the time came. He Song was confident that with several years of thought, he would eventually find a feasible method.

However.

Just as He Song was preparing to ponder this issue further at a later date.

With a loud "dong" sound.

A bell rang suddenly in He Song's ears.

The massive sound of the bell echoed.

He Song followed the sound and saw that the outer disciples living in the surrounding courtyards had all climbed to higher vantage points in their courtyards.

Seeing this, He Song was surprised but followed suit, standing at a high point in his own courtyard.

In the distance.

As the bell rang, a beam of light flew in from afar and stopped in mid-air not far from the outer disciples' residence area.

(End of Chapter)

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