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Chapter 153
Chapter 153
?Chapter 153: 91~92: If you get the wine from the Foundation Establishment cup, why always bow your head outside?
(Two-in-one chapter seeking monthly ticket)_2 Chapter 153: 91~92: If you get the wine from the Foundation Establishment cup, why always bow your head outside?
(Two-in-one chapter seeking monthly ticket)_2 “Oh, indeed, I’m not.
I originally come from the border of the Eastern Region, a fellow cultivator from the obscure places around the Moonlight Market.”
“Speak in your local dialect so we can hear.”
Chen Dengming was somewhat stunned.
Fortunately, he responded quickly.
He had lived near the Moonlight Market for a substantial amount of time and often spoke with Chu Xun in the local dialect, so he immediately imitated Chu Xun’s accent.
“I’m from Moon’s side!
...
It’s not peaceful lately…
best be cautious…”
The inspecting cultivator laughed, “Indeed, a fellow townsman!”
For a moment, Chen Dengming was overwhelmed.
This cultivator wasn’t going to continue speaking with him in the local dialect of the Moonlight Market, was he?
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He only knew the basics.
At this moment, another cultivator frowned and interrupted, “Alright, alright, if there’s no problem, move along quickly.”
The self-proclaimed ‘fellow townsman’ gave Chen Dengming a friendly smile, took his Spirit Stone, handed him a Route Guide which had already been input with information, and allowed Chen Dengming to leave.
Chen Dengming kept a safe distance before pulling out the Route Guide.
After passing the second check point ahead, he followed the crowd along the mountain path of Tortoise and Snake Peak, considerably relieved.
Looking back, there were even more cultivators waiting in line in the crowd behind him.
In the sky, the Spirit Boat of the Longevity Sect floated.
Many disciples wearing ceremonial robes patrolled the scene, looking very imposing.
On the Spirit Boat, you could vaguely see some seated figures, presumably Foundation Establishment cultivators.
Chen Dengming steeled his resolve in his heart.
He was determined to be a part of a sect and wanted to become a Foundation Establishment cultivator.
Not to mention anything else, just looking at the current situation, cultivators of the same level led completely different lives depending on their respective affiliations.
As a Loose Cultivator, you’re like a weed, swaying whichever way the wind decides to blow, always at the mercy of others’ moods.
Being a disciple of a sect, even though they were only at Qi Cultivation stage, and their cultivation levels not any higher than his, they could look down upon others with arrogance, deciding on the comings and goings of Loose Cultivators.
He focused his mind and checked the jade talisman-like Route Guide in his hand.
The logos of Longevity Sect’s Dragon Turtle adorned both sides.
When he channeled a bit of Spiritual Energy into it, the Route Guide lit up, bringing up the information within.
“Name: Gao Hu
Origin: A cultivator from Moonlight Market near the border of the Eastern Region
Power Level: Tenth Stage of Qi Cultivation
Verification: Verified.”
“It seems like it’s just a simple check and record of origins…”
Inwardly pondering, Chen Dengming checked out a disciple of the Longevity Sect patrolling the nearby intersection, and immediately approached to engage in small talk.
…
After a cup of tea time.
The initially sullen Longevity Sect cultivator had a smile on his face.
He squeezed the mid-grade Spirit Stone in his hand, gave a false cough with an affected air, then sized up Chen Dengming from top to bottom.
“Brother Gao, with your cultivation level of the tenth stage of Qi Cultivation, you want to join the Changchun Sect?
Isn’t that a bit beneath you?”
Chen Dengming discerned a mocking tone from his words, smilingly said, “Not at all, actually, I have always dreamt of joining the Longevity Sect.
However, because of my age, I don’t dare to waste a year attempting in vain.
If I can join the Changchun Sect, over time, I can diligently practice until I reach the Foundation Establishment stage.
Then I should be able to join the exalted Longevity Sect, right?”
“Hehehe, Foundation Establishment?
Brother Gao, you really aim high…If you really reach the Foundation Establishment stage, of course you can join my Longevity Sect.
By then, we will all have to call you Martial Uncle!”
The cultivator surnamed Liu’s tone carried a hint of mockery and his words sounded sarcastic.
Chen Dengming, accustomed to such characters, maintained his composure perfectly.
Upon hearing the other party confirm that he could join the Longevity Sect after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage in the Changchun Sect, he was elated.
He continued to ask about further information, modestly and politely.
Giving out a mid-grade Spirit Stone as a consulting fee, even being subjected to the sarcastic comments, he needed to ask and know all the information.
Fortunately, this Liu Tao, despite being a bit sneaky, actually does his job once he receives a favour.
Through his continuous questioning, Chen Dengming got a clear understanding of the conditions required and the trials that had to be passed to join the Changchun Sect, but his mood turned solemn.
The Changchun Sect recruits Loose Cultivators who need to be under twenty-five years old and at least at the Fifth Stage of Qi Cultivation with a low-grade Spiritual Root.
For those with medium-grade Spiritual Roots, the age limit is forty, who can join directly…”
“Now, as I am within fifty years old and my cultivation has reached the Tenth Stage of Qi Cultivation, what does that mean?”
After Chen Dengming voiced his doubts, Liu Tao indicated his inability to help.
Because there have been very few cases like that of Chen Dengming’s.
Or rather, none in recent centuries.
Therefore, there were no specific requirements in this aspect.
The specifics had to be confirmed in person at the Immortal Gateway on the day the Changchun Sect recruits members.
Aside from the age and aptitude criteria, the Changchun Sect also tests disciples’ temperament, moral conduct and many other aspects.
As for the requirements for joining the Longevity Sect, they are even more stringent.
They also recruit Loose Cultivators, but only those under fifteen years old with medium-grade Spiritual Roots or above.
For older ones, regardless of their cultivation level, they are refused outright.
Of course, if there are any Foundation Establishment cultivators among the Loose Cultivators willing to join, the Longevity Sect is welcoming of them.
However, they would only be hired as executives for external affairs and not taken as disciples to learn the Fundamental Law.
The law is not passed down lightly.
It’s not uncommon for Loose Cultivators to suddenly have someone under fifteen with a medium-grade Spiritual Root.
They are generally the offspring of other Loose Cultivators or individuals with Spiritual Roots from remote places.
These people travel across mountains and waters to join the Longevity Sect.
They are young and their loyalty can be cultivated.
They are opportunities to be seized.
Having a Foundation Establishment cultivator suddenly appear among Loose Cultivators is like finding a mosquito’s blood, a downright old hand that has been used up by multiple Cultivation Families.
How could the Fundamental Law possibly be passed down to such an old hand made into a disciple?
After Chen Dengming gathered this information, he really wanted to take back the consultation fee he paid for the mid-grade Spirit Stone from this sneaky character.
It was clear to him where the superior attitude of the other party, a cultivator who only had a cultivation level of the Seventh Stage of Qi Cultivation, came from.