Chapter 468 This road is blocked, I will make my own way!

Venerable Xu looks like an old man, with a head of silver hair casually scattered down, and there is no trace of the aura of a Yuanying Venerable in his body.

There are countless mysterious methods in the world of immortal cultivation, and innumerable ways to maintain youth. It may be a little difficult for cultivators in the Qi training and foundation building stages, but for a Nascent Soul Master, it is not a problem at all.

Not to mention Nascent Soul, even for a Golden Core expert, as long as he is not about to die, and his essence and blood are depleted, his body is weak, and he is seriously injured, it is easy for him to maintain his appearance.

That is why it is undoubtedly impossible to judge a person's cultivation level based solely on his appearance in the world of immortal cultivation. A young man who looks like he is in his prime may actually be an old monster who has practiced for a thousand years, while an old man who looks frail may actually be an old Qigong disciple. Of course, everyone has different aesthetic tastes, which is why the world is so beautiful. Not all cultivators will keep their appearance at the most handsome and beautiful stage, but most of them do.

But without exception, those who can clearly maintain their youthful and beautiful appearance without caring about it, have completely gotten rid of vulgar tastes and no longer value the appearance itself. Isn't this a state of selflessness? It is precisely because it is readily available that they no longer care. The years are blown by the wind and rain, and their appearance changes at any time. This is a true senior who is no longer obsessed with appearance.

"Wow, he is really handsome and talented!"

Venerable Xu did not put on airs at all. After arriving here, he was quite familiar with everyone. He did not show the majesty of a Nascent Soul Venerable in front of the younger generation. Instead, he was more like an old man with a childlike heart. His eyes, still clear and bright without any sign of aging, were fixed on Gu Dan's face, with undisguised admiration.

To be fair, the appearance that Gu Dan revealed at this time was that of "Kong Zhai". Although it could not be described as ugly, it was not very handsome either. It could only be considered a relatively common face.

After all, he had already gotten rid of such low tastes. He was already good-looking enough, so why bother to make his vest even rarer than the others? Even if he could make a living by his looks, he didn't need to do so. His talent was enough.

Although he has deliberately downplayed the influence of his appearance, people have something deeper than just a face, which is called spirit.

How experienced and sharp is the gaze of Yuanying Venerable?

No matter how good your appearance is, as long as you are not really ugly to the point of being hated by everyone, it is not a plus or minus point at all.

The reason why Luo Qingyin, the Holy Maiden of Hehuan, is admired by countless cultivators is not only because of her beauty that is hard to find in the world, but also because of her magnificent Taoist aura, which is the real focus and core.

Although Gu Dan does not have that majestic Taoist aura, he does have a kind of spirit and energy. This sounds mysterious, but in fact, the more experienced people are, the easier it is to see it.

Apart from anything else, if you become timid, restrained, and ashamed when you hear the word "Venerable", your charm will be reduced by seven points.

But facing the slightly scrutinizing gaze of Venerable Xu, Gu Dan was able to respond normally. He nodded slightly just to say hello. He did not lose his composure but remained calm. This is the demeanor of a qualified genius.

Being insignificant for a while is nothing. A real man can still have lofty ambitions even when he is in an insignificant position. Whether he is a small person or a man with great ambitions can be seen from the way he treats others.

What's more, Gu Dan was recommended by Zhen Chi himself. Tiger will not be friends with Rabbit, let alone use his own connections for this purpose.

There was a saying in my previous life: The level of the blind date recommended to you by others can show what kind of person you are in his heart.

This sentence can also be applied to the world of cultivating immortals with slight modifications.

The backgrounds of your friends prove your level.

Being recommended by Zhen Chi is enough to prove a lot. Zhen Chi's name is a well-known trademark.

"Meet Senior Xu."

Gu Dan nodded and bowed, showing no impoliteness.

"You are Kong Zhai, right? I have heard about you in the past few days, but I didn't expect that you really have no sect."

Venerable Xu laughed heartily. It was a good thing that a genius was willing to join his sect. He was so happy that he naturally would not show any respect to him to show off his authority as a senior. That would be a fool's wit.

"but."

Venerable Xu changed the subject and looked at Zhen Chi with a puzzled look, and asked, "Zhen Chi did not recruit people for Tianyan Sect, but recommended them to Changsheng Sect instead. It can't be that he really values ​​the reward for recommending a genius, right?"

This is also the reason why he came here in person.

If a genius comes to surrender, then we are naturally welcome.

It’s just that different geniuses receive different treatments.

Geniuses like Zhen Chi have a certain say within the sect. The elders all give them some face and almost all the resources are allocated to them.

Tianyan Sect treated him well, so how could they push away a genius they had picked up? "Since Tianyan Sect has me, there is no room for him."

Zhen Chi said it quite bluntly.

"Um?"

Venerable Xu’s eyes widened.

This sentence seems to be saying that he can surpass Gu Dan, but with the reputation of Zhen Chi, why does he need to say this?

Who would think that Kong Zhai could be compared with Zhen Chi? Zhen Chi said this himself, which actually lifted up Kong Zhai's spirit, as if there was no room for two tigers in one mountain. He was comparing the other with himself.

This shows that in Zhen Chi's mind, if Kong Zhai joins Tian Yan Sect, Tian Yan Sect can only choose one between the two.

This is very interesting.

"To be honest, I went to find Zhen Chi because I also wanted to follow the path of the Dao Yun Jin Dan. Zhen Chi taught me a lot, which benefited me a lot. He is both my teacher and my friend. Naturally, I cannot go to Tian Yan Sect to compete with him."

Gu Dan did not hide anything and stated it directly.

To walk the path of accumulating golden elixir, one cannot do without the strong support of the sect.

Zhen Chi’s current status and ability are not achieved simply through his own hard work.

If he joined the Changsheng Sect, he would certainly rely on the resources of the Changsheng Sect to support himself, and it would be impossible to conceal it. On the contrary, he would have to publicize it widely.

The crying child gets the milk. If you don't show your uniqueness, why should the sect take extra care of you? "Dao Yun Jin Dan?"

Venerable Xu's brows frowned instantly.

Zhen Chi has already proven the value of Dao Yun Jin Dan, so it is not wrong to say that he is invincible among his peers.

But, that was just the golden elixir.

The Golden Core is invincible, and just one person is enough. There is no doubt that Zhen Chi dominates the list.

Even if a second Dao Yun Jin Dan appeared, he would only be second to Zhen Chi. This was why many talented cultivators knew that there was still Dao Yun Jin Dan to be found, but never thought about it.

Scorpion Baba is unique and yet he is extremely favored by the sect. Even for the reputation and face of being the "number one person under the Nascent Soul stage", it is enough for the sect to cultivate him vigorously.

But what's the point of having a second one? If he's second only to Zhen Chi, then he's still the second one, right? There's no first in literature, and no second in martial arts! If you can't establish a reputation, the value will be greatly reduced.

Unfortunately, Dao Yun Jin Dan is a gold-devouring beast. To cultivate a Dao Yun Jin Dan expert, one would have to spend at least six or seven opportunities of Wu Xia Jin Dan.

If we calculate based on the 50% chance of the flawless golden elixir condensing into an infant, it means that just for one Dao Yun golden elixir, the sect will have several fewer Nascent Soul masters in the future!

Although the real algorithm is certainly more complicated, and it is not so easy to become a Nascent Soul Venerable, the price is a real loss-making business.

Otherwise, with so many talented geniuses in the nine major immortal sects, how could it be possible that Zhen Chi was the only one walking the path of storing the golden elixir?

There's no other reason. It's just a single-plank bridge, and there's no point in having a second person go up there.

Unless Zhen Chi completes the breakthrough from Dao Yun Jin Dan to Yuan Ying, creating something from nothing and proving that this path is extremely difficult but feasible, imitators will gradually appear.

Now even Zhen Chi himself is still at the Dao Yun Jin Dan realm and can't find a way forward, and now a second person wants to follow his footsteps. Is it too ridiculous? "Dao Yun Jin Dan is extremely special. Zhen Chi, have you found a way to break through to the Nascent Soul?"

This matter is of great importance and I cannot nod my head easily, Venerable Xu asked first.

"No."

Zhen Chi shook his head.

"No."

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Venerable Xu sighed, looked at Gu Dan, and said, "You should already know the special features of Dao Yun Jin Dan. For the nine major immortal sects, one person like this is enough. If Zhen Chi can succeed, it will be a success. If not, it will be an experiment. If you put all your efforts into training a second person, I'm afraid no sect will agree to it even if you search all the nine major immortal sects."

The sect is not a charity, nor does it have only one disciple.

It is certainly a good thing for disciples to be ambitious, but the sect must also consider the return. The same resources can bring different benefits if put on one person and a group of people. The resources are more likely to be given to the one who gets a higher return. This is an ironclad fact.

Zhen Chi had set a good example before him but he had not yet achieved Nascent Soul status. If he wanted to follow this path at this time, it would be like copying others. One number one person in the Golden Core stage was enough, and a second one was of no value.

So when he heard that Gu Dan wanted to take the path of the Dao Yun Golden Elixir, Venerable Xu's first reaction was not ecstasy, nor was it that this kid had the talent of a formation geek. Instead, he thought that this guy might be crazy.

The path of the flawless golden elixir has long been tested by countless people in the world of immortal cultivation. It is the most practical choice and the best solution. Why bother to pursue temporary combat power? Don't tell me that the potential of the Dao Yun Golden Elixir is infinite and the future is limitless. There must be a future, right?

It would be okay to say this after Zhen Chi breaks through to the Nascent Soul stage, otherwise it will not impress anyone at all.

To put it bluntly, Zhen Chi is an investment and attempt by the Nine Immortal Sects to see if they can find a new way. If he fails, then it really won't work, and no one else will! Do you want to spend resources everywhere to make such an attempt?

There's really no need for that.

After all, even if the path to the Dao Yun Jin Dan is paved, how many people in the nine major immortal sects can get that level of training? Only three or two at most.

If he is promoted to Nascent Soul after that, he will only be stronger than ordinary Nascent Soul Masters, but it is not worth the loss. It is better to reduce the cost and cultivate more flawless golden elixirs! The probability of producing Nascent Soul Masters by quantity is higher anyway. When he reaches Nascent Soul, he is enough to serve the sect for a thousand years. The more the better. It is all foundation.

Private investment still pays attention to the issue of rate of return, and the same is true for the Immortal Sect.

Unless Zhen Chi breaks through the Nascent Soul stage and proves that Dao Yun Jin Dan is more likely to achieve the Divine Transformation stage, otherwise, no sect will spend a huge amount of money to continue to train the second or third person.

Of course, if Zhen Chi died accidentally, he could still consider grabbing the title of the number one Jindan master. It would be worthwhile to bring fame to his own sect, but there can only be one person.

As long as Zhen Chi is alive, no one in the Jindan realm can surpass him in terms of combat power.

This is the mismatch between personal interests and sect interests.

From a personal point of view, if the Dao Yun Jin Dan is stronger, it is certainly more worthy of pursuit.

But the sect has to take the overall situation into consideration and make comprehensive choices. It is impossible to just throw everything at a genius without caring about the family's assets. That is a story in a book, not reality.

Hearing the hint of rejection in Master Xu's words, Gu Dan was not a fool. He quickly came to his senses and figured out the key.

Unless he beats up Zhen Chi right now and proves that he is stronger than Zhen Chi, it is unlikely that any of the nine major immortal sects will give him any extra preferential treatment just because he and Zhen Chi are on the same path.

But Zhen Chi had done him a favor, and taught him the Dao Yun Jin Dan path with all his heart. Gu Dan was not a heartless person, so how could he turn his back on him! He wanted to go the orthodox way and get the same treatment from the sect as Zhen Chi, but it was no longer possible.

For the Immortal Sect, this road only has you and no one else. If you go alone, you can still be honored, but the second one is nothing.

"This is indeed a poor consideration on my part."

Gu Dan did not show any disappointment on his face. He clasped his fists and bowed politely, "Thank you for bothering you to make this trip."

"well."

Venerable Xu also sighed and said, "It's good that you have this thought. No one can promise you the resources of Dao Yun Jin Dan. But if you change your mind and take the right path of Wuxia Jin Dan, Changsheng Sect will not be stingy with a Wuxia Jin Dan-level resource.

If you still refuse to give up, you may just have to fight on your own."

These words are sincere.

For a genius, the chance of a flawless golden elixir is already valuable, but as for the Dao Yun golden elixir? Sorry, I can't give it to you even if I can.

The rules cannot be broken.

"Please think about it again. If you still want to join the Changsheng Sect, you can contact me."

Venerable Xu left his communication talisman and left.

Gu Dan pondered for a moment and said, "Ask the seniors of Dao Sect to see if it is possible."

The result is pretty much the same.

Even the reasons are the same.

With Zhen Chi, you don’t need anyone else.

The flawless golden elixir is fine, but the resources for the Dao Yun golden elixir? Earn it yourself. The sect is not a sucker. No one will spend so much money.

"The Changsheng Sect and the Dao Sect are both like this. It seems that this road is indeed blocked."

Gu Dan was not discouraged, but laughed instead.

I have been practicing Taoism for more than 200 years, walking alone. From Grandmaster to Grandmaster, I have learned the innate and acquired Qi of martial arts by myself. Is there a time to ask for help? Is it more difficult now than before? I have to earn the resources needed for the Dao Yun Jindan by myself!

(End of this chapter)