Chapter 1: Crossing into Another World

  Can't sense the old man's cultivation. If it was just a simple lack of cultivation, that would be fine. But if it's because his realm is too high... then that's terrifying!

  "The Secret of Qi Absorption" not only allows for qi absorption, but also for observing one's breath. After achieving a small level of success, one can see through the same state as other martial artists, that is to say, all martial artists in the foundation-building stage are within Xu Zhen's investigative scope.

  The boundary of a high-ranking warrior, although it cannot be explored, can still be vaguely felt. In the "Hongmeng Zhuanlun Jing", the foundation-building period is equivalent to the realm of Ling Shi, Di Ling Shi, and Tian Ling Shi. The boundary of the Dan Cheng period is equivalent to that of Ling Zhu and Ling Zong. As for the subsequent Huaying period, it should be the two major realms of Wang and Huang.

  Xu Zhen couldn't sense any signs of cultivation on the old man, if he was a martial artist. In that case, his cultivation should be at least at the peak of the Spiritual Sect!

  Lingzong peak! That is a half-step Wangjian existence, the entire Qingxia Sect's 100 billion population, even including those major sects' hidden Lingwang and unbound scattered cultivator Wangjians, probably wouldn't be enough to amount to two hundred! What concept is this? This means that nearly 500 million people can only produce one Lingwang!

  Ling Zong's pinnacle. In Xu Zhen's cognition, as long as he continued to enlighten himself, he would soon become the king and obtain a title that would be passed down for thousands of years!

  Even if we don't mention the probability of becoming a king at the peak of the Spiritual Sect, their very existence is already terrifying! The realm of the Spiritual Sect can be the founder of a sect for generations to come, and in the mortal world, they should be revered by millions! Transcending the imperial power, even the emperors of various empires must show respect when meeting them. This is the status of a sect master!

  The Qingxia Sect is divided into seven major peaks and thirty-two minor peaks. The first of the seven major peaks are the Seven Kings, who are also the seven Protective Elders of the Qingxia Sect.

  The other thirty-two small peaks are at most a first-rate One Spirit Sect.

  So, Ling Zong's peak is placed in Qingxia Sect, it is also a top existence, or that kind of super first seat which is only second to the seven major peaks!

  The more I analyze, the more frightened I feel. I want to cultivate quietly and occasionally pretend to be a pig to eat a tiger. But I didn't expect that before I even have the strength to eat a tiger, I've already been targeted by hunters.

  These days... Ah! It's really hard to survive!

  Xu Zhen hastily rushed to the woodshed, planning to apply for a transfer to manage the secular affairs of Qingxia Sect as soon as the assessment was over. This place is too dangerous, and even an old man with a broken arm has the strength of a peak master, who knows what kind of person you'll run into if you stay here, maybe you'll accidentally bump into the Ling Emperor himself.

  "Get out! Where do you think you're going, young one?!"

  A loud noise came from behind, making Xu Zhen's heart cool down. Whoever can make such a loud noise must be a senior with high cultivation, so... the old man is indeed a master at the peak of Lingzong!

  Xu Zhen knew he couldn't outrun them, and rather than being caught and suffering, it was better to stop voluntarily.

  No wonder he's a super master at the peak of Lingzong, his voice came from about 7 or 8 miles away, but in the blink of an eye, the old man appeared right in front of him.

  "It's a good thing I didn't keep running, or else I would have been caught and brought back within two or three steps. At that time, I didn't know what kind of suffering I would have to endure. I hope the old man will take into account my obedient nature and not make things difficult for me."

  Xu Zhen secretly wiped his sweat and looked at the elegant and refined old man of the Ling Sect in front of him.

  Of course, if it weren't for what happened on the assessment square, Xu Zhen might have thought this was a high-end place.

  "Hey, young fellow! Where are you rushing to in such a hurry? Don't you know it's extremely impolite to sneak away while talking to an old man?" The old man puffed out his whiskers and glared with bulging eyes.

  The old man was given a fierce stare before he could even finish his sentence.

  "Ah, senior, I had an unexpected matter and had to leave in a hurry. I don't know if you have any instructions for me, but I'll do my best to complete them for you!"

  Xu Zhen always emphasizes his tone when referring to "younger generations", hoping that the elderly would be mindful of their status and not put themselves in a difficult position.

  "Ah, to be honest with you, I've been wandering the mortal realm for a while now. Just now, when I saw that crowded square, I felt an urge to take a look around. Who would have thought that's where I'd find you? And then I took one glance... wow, it can't be helped! You have a divine aura bursting forth from your crown chakra! Do you know what this means? At such a young age, you already possess the sturdy physique of a seasoned martial artist - a rare talent indeed! If one day you manage to open up the Ren and Du meridians, you'll surely soar to great heights! As they say, 'If I don't go to hell, who will?' Here, take this copy of the 'Universal Salvation Secret Method' - it's tailor-made for someone like you. May you cultivate your skills and bring justice to the world, upholding peace and order!"

  What is this nonsense? A body with muscles like a hundred-year-old martial arts prodigy... If the middle-aged person in charge of the assessment heard this, they would probably die from anger! Is this kind of trashy qualification also considered capable of making such statements? I really don't know what kind of eyesight this old man has. As for the punishment of evil and maintenance of world peace later on, it made Xu Zhen sweat profusely...

  Why didn't you say you had a copy of "The Buddha's Palm" here?! The old man's words almost made Xu Zhen think that the old man was also from another world, this line is simply a classic scam line from a movie 400 years ago!

  "But anyway..." Xu Zhen knew that since it had already been planted, what was left was the fruit.

  "Senior, isn't this 'Pu Xian Salvation Secret Method' manual a priceless treasure? If I'm destined to have it, would you just take ten bucks from me and pass it on?"

  "What's ten bucks, what kind of money is that?"

  Xu Zhen didn't really think the old man would be greedy for anything, because he only had this little family property, and even if he wanted to, there was nothing to want. It's just that giving the old man such a low IQ consolation made him feel very uncomfortable.

  "Never mind, I just said it casually, senior, please go on."

  "Well, actually what you said isn't entirely wrong. This 'Pu Xian Salvation Secret Method' manual is indeed a priceless treasure. It's not bad that you have the chance to see it, but this manual is a secret of mine that cannot be passed on to outsiders! If you want to learn... hmm... do you understand?"

  Emotions just want to take oneself as an apprentice.

  To be honest, Xu Zhen really didn't want to become an apprentice at this time.

  However, the old man was a strong cultivator of the Ling Sect. He was still at the peak of the half-step King stage, and if he wanted to take on an apprentice, there would be countless disciples who would eagerly try to become his disciple. But why did he specifically choose himself? Even if the old man had seen through his innate talent, it wouldn't have been necessary for him to rush over to take him as his apprentice. Among the tens of thousands of participating disciples in this generation, only a few hundred had broken through to the Innate stage. There must be some ulterior motive!

  "I dare to ask, senior, what exactly did you see in me? I may have successfully cultivated my innate abilities, but my talent is still far inferior to many others. If you wanted to recruit a disciple, I'm sure there would be no shortage of geniuses knocking on your door. Why did you specifically choose me?"

  The old man had made up his mind to take Xu Zhen as his disciple from the day he saw him in the kitchen, no matter what method he used. So he began to secretly observe this cunning disciple. Yes, cunning, through several days of observation, the old man became more and more convinced that this young man would definitely achieve great things in the future, being so young yet already understanding how to hide his sharp edges, and thus encountering fewer unexpected events. That's why they had met earlier on the square.

  Who would have thought that before he could even express his intention to accept a disciple, this little guy had already run away. Chasing him to this deserted place, flattery was used, temptation was employed, but this little guy just wouldn't fall for it!

  This kid is so cunning, it seems that wanting to take a disciple is indeed a good thing to say.