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#42 - Chapter 42: Better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix

“Fellow Daoist Chen, I knew you would come. I've been waiting for you for over a decade!”

The National Preceptor laughed heartily, feeling immensely delighted by Chen Changsheng's arrival, especially after discovering that Chen Changsheng's cultivation had already reached the seventh level of Qi Refining.

With such strength joining the palace, it would be like adding wings to a tiger!

Together, the two of them would surely create a glorious future!

“Fellow Daoist, you misunderstand.”

Chen Changsheng smiled and flew into the palace, saying, “I've come to ask you for a map of the Moon Forest Region. I'm planning to go to the Taihang Region.”

The National Preceptor's smile froze, and then he said in surprise, “You're going to the Taihang Region? Although the world of cultivation holds countless opportunities, the level of danger far exceeds your imagination.”

His expression turned solemn as he recalled his days of wandering in the world of cultivation.

That period of his life was magnificent and exciting, but it was also extremely dangerous, nearly costing him his life.

“In the mortal realm, you rarely encounter cultivators, and most of them are Qi Refining cultivators. Occasionally, a Foundation Establishment cultivator might pass by, but they would never stay for long.”

“But in the world of cultivation, where spiritual energy is abundant, Qi Refining cultivators are the lowest of the low, mere servants in sects. Foundation Establishment cultivators are as common as cattle, and Golden Core experts compete fiercely in various secret realms.”

The National Preceptor earnestly advised, “Fellow Daoist Chen, you've never been exposed to the world of cultivation, so you don't know how dangerous it is. It's not a paradise for cultivators, but a burial ground for countless of them, filled with bloody storms!”

A ninth-level Qi Refining cultivator can live quite comfortably in the mortal realm. They are the ceiling here.

Beyond that is Foundation Establishment, but Foundation Establishment cultivators have extremely high demands for spiritual energy. The spiritual energy concentration in the mortal realm cannot sustain their true qi consumption, so they cannot stay for long, otherwise there is a risk of falling in realm due to insufficient true qi replenishment.

Of course, there are also wealthy Foundation Establishment cultivators who use Qi Gathering Pills or spirit stones to replenish their true qi, thereby staying in the mortal realm for extended periods.

“Thank you for the reminder, National Preceptor. I'm going to rely on my elder brother. If it really doesn't work out, I'll come back.” Chen Changsheng said with a smile, not revealing the true situation.

As the saying goes, better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix. He viewed the National Preceptor's behavior as timid and lacking ambition, but instead felt that the other possessed considerable wisdom, knowing how to seek good fortune and avoid disaster.

Chen Changsheng actually wanted to stay hidden in the world of cultivation, but unfortunately, if the Nether Soul Curse within him wasn't resolved, he wouldn't be able to hide even if he wanted to.

Next time, he had to be careful when killing people, lest he be caught again, especially when killing group members!

That's right, he was referring to the disgusting Chen Xizhong.

“Brother Chen…”

“My mind is made up. I hope the National Preceptor can help me.”

The National Preceptor wanted to offer more advice, but was interrupted by Chen Changsheng's firm tone.

He opened his mouth, and finally sighed with a bitter smile, “A newborn calf is not afraid of tigers. Once you've experienced the cruelty of the world of cultivation, you'll know that my advice today was for your own good.”

Having said that, he casually tossed out a scroll, which marked all the cities, mountains, rivers, and other information of the Moon Forest Region.

“Thank you very much. I've remembered this kindness.”

Chen Changsheng smiled and accepted the scroll.

His promise was not just casual talk. If the National Preceptor was in trouble in the future, he would lend a hand. If there was really nothing he could do to help, then he would help him choose a feng shui treasure land to be buried in.

“I hope you can come back alive. When that time comes, I'll see if you still have the same courage as you do today,” the National Preceptor said with a smile.

“Thank you for your kind words. In my absence, I ask the National Preceptor to take care of Wangjiang City.”

Chen Changsheng cupped his hands to show his gratitude, and then stepped on his flying sword, silently flying out of the palace.

All the way east, traversing mountains and ridges, shrinking the earth into inches as if walking on flat ground.

He barbecued and picnicked in the quiet forests, caught fish and crabs by the rushing streams, watched the sunrise and sunset from the highest peaks of the mountains, and experienced the extravagant life in the bustling cities…

Along the way, Chen Changsheng saw the beauty of the world, and also saw the suffering of the world.

Passing through some counties and towns, he discovered that there were demons harming mortals, and there were also evil cultivators who practiced evil arts by refining human blood.

There were cultivators who subdued demons and protected one side, and there were also cultivators who bullied men and dominated women, causing mortals to suffer life and death separations.

Faced with the wicked people and demons, Chen Changsheng would casually draw his sword and kill them, both honing his combat awareness and giving him a clearer understanding of his own strength.

The 《Innate Qi Refining Art》 and 《Savage Dragon Qi Blood Scripture》 were indeed top-tier cultivation techniques. The combination of the two made Chen Changsheng almost invincible in the Moon Forest Region.

Even when facing evil cultivators at the ninth level of Qi Refining, he could comprehensively suppress them, deeply experiencing the vast difference between top-tier cultivation techniques and ordinary cultivation techniques.

After more than a year.

Chen Changsheng finally approached the edge of the Taihang Region, and the number of cultivators he encountered on the road gradually increased, and the spiritual energy was also slowly becoming richer.

An ancient city stood at the junction of the Moon Forest Region and the Taihang Region.

The city was bustling and lively, with many cultivators walking in the streets and alleys, shuttling between mortals, and the atmosphere of cultivation intertwined with the mundane life.

Chen Changsheng, who had disguised himself, had a plain appearance, and it was difficult to attract attention on the street.

He came to a teahouse and sat down, leisurely sipping tea while listening to the idle talk of the people around him.

“Recently, there are more and more people practicing demonic arts. Many sect disciples have greatly increased their strength by relying on demonic arts, and even the Holy Son of the Heavenly Human Institute has defected to the Demon Emperor Sect.”

“Heh heh, so what if they practice demonic arts? Aren't they still being chased and slashed by the Demon Slayer Daoist? I don't know which corner they're hiding in now.”

“What is the origin of this Demon Slayer Daoist? He can actually suppress the Holy Son of the Heavenly Human Institute?”

“He is a disciple of the Nine Revolutions Sect from the Star Domain. The sect's town-suppressing technique, 《Nine Revolutions Heavenly Art》, is quite powerful, but very few people can cultivate it successfully. The Demon Slayer Daoist is one of the successful ones.”

“I wonder if the Demon Slayer Daoist will come to compete for the Taiji Plate Fruit.”

“The Demon Slayer Daoist is already a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and he didn't bring a team with him, so he probably won't show up, but the people from the Azure Firmament Sect have come, so the difficulty of this opportunity competition is extremely high.”

Taiji Plate Fruit?

Chen Changsheng, who was sipping tea, was slightly moved.

This was a top-level natural treasure, the core material for building a perfect Dao foundation, and it wasn't even sold in the Group Mall.

He would use it when he established his foundation in the future!

“I wonder if I can hire group members to help me snatch it?”

Chen Changsheng wanted the Taiji Plate Fruit, but he didn't want to risk himself. Anyway, he had already obtained immortality, so he could get it next time if he couldn't get it this time.

It didn't matter when the Taiji Plate Fruit would appear next time, anyway, he had plenty of time.

He opened the chat group to ask if there were any big shots who could help him get the Taiji Plate Fruit.

Qiu Xuan: “Hahahaha! This old man has finally come out of Purple Flower Island! Sure enough, heaven never seals off all paths!”

Lu Youlin: “Congratulations to Senior Qiu for breaking through to Golden Core!”

Chen Qianqian: “Congratulations! Congratulations!”

Zhuang Zongzheng: “Amazing, you really became a Golden Core? Come to my Ruihai Chamber of Commerce and spend some money? We have all kinds of magic tools and treasures.”

Qiu Xuan: “Golden Core? No, it was other fellow Daoists who broke through to Golden Core and brought us out by the way.”

A group of members: “…”

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