Medical Sage

”Young friend, with your current cultivation level and strength, I’m sure you’re not unfamiliar with our origins. Let me be direct on behalf of everyone here. To possess combat power nearly at the Qi Refining Seventh Layer at such a young age… you certainly qualify to be called a genius. My Floating Cloud Sect is naturally interested in recruiting you. If you are willing to join our Floating Cloud Sect, I, Taoist Qingyue, can assure you right now that you will be treated generously! Of course, if you have other preferences, our Floating Cloud Sect will not force you…”

At that, Taoist Qingyue of the Floating Cloud Sect fixed his burning gaze upon Chen Fei, taking the initiative to make an offer. Such a talent was not something his sect wanted to miss.

The onlookers who had yet to leave felt a surge of envy upon hearing these words, their eyes red with jealousy. With the exception of Sunx Tianzheng, they had never seen Taoist Qingyue be so proactive.

But on second thought, it made sense. Wasn’t the process and outcome of the battle just now enough to prove Chen Fei’s terrifying potential and value? Taoist Qingyue’s reaction proved everything.

His words immediately sparked a heated reaction among the experts of the other Great Immortal Sects.

”Hmph! Taoist Qingyue, you sure are quick,” the elder with a high-bridged nose and eagle-like eyes, Xu Tianying, snorted with slight displeasure. His gaze also fell upon Chen Fei as he said amiably, ”Most of what Taoist Qingyue said is what I intended to say as well. However, since he has already spoken, I, Xu Tianying, won’t simply parrot his words.

”I observed your combat techniques earlier, and it seems you primarily follow the path of a Sword Cultivator. As it happens, my Xu Family has a Qi Refining Ninth Layer elder who is a paragon of the Sword Dao! His fame is immense, even throughout all of Eagle Gorge. If you are willing to choose our Xu Family, I, Xu Tianying, promise to strongly recommend you as that elder’s one and only closed-door disciple!”

At these words, even the expressions of Taoist Qingyue and the others changed slightly. They were well aware that the Xu Family of Chengxia Peak did indeed have a family elder at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer Realm with terrifyingly formidable Sword Dao cultivation. Even within the entire Eagle Gorge, he was considered among the absolute elite.

”I will say no more. You can consider it carefully. Of course, if you are unwilling, our Xu Family of Chengxia Peak will not force you,” Xu Tianying concluded. He was certain that the temptation he had offered, especially to a Sword Cultivator and a Loose Cultivator, was immense. It was an opportunity to reach the heavens in a single step, an offer that carried tremendous weight.

Finally, the rugged-faced man in worn beast skins—the expert from the Yuue Family of Black Water Ditch—also fixed his burning gaze on Chen Fei.

”My Yuue Family of Black Water Ditch possesses powerful Demon Path Techniques. If you wish to become a formidable Demon Head, able to act without restraint and be feared by all, then my Yuue Family of Black Water Ditch might be an excellent choice for you.”

Aside from the Exquisite Sect, the remaining three powerful forces present were all scrambling over each other, desperate to recruit Chen Fei. After all, a genius of this caliber was far too rare and valuable for them to miss.

After they had each made their enticing overtures, they all fell silent and watched Chen Fei, hoping to hear a satisfactory answer.

However, Chen Fei remained silent. The truth is, from the very beginning, I wasn’t very interested in these so-called Five Great Immortal Sects. That feeling has only intensified after seeing the strength of people like Taoist Qingyue. After all, if even the sects’ experts are only this strong, how powerful could the sects themselves be? It leaves no room for anticipation.

Seeing Chen Fei fall silent, Taoist Qingyue and the other two looked visibly displeased, despite having been prepared for it. Xu Tianying frowned slightly and said coolly, ”It seems, young friend, that you look down on us?”

”Brother Li, congratulations. It looks like your Exquisite Sect is about to pick up another promising seedling,” Taoist Qingyue of the Floating Cloud Sect said directly, assuming Chen Fei intended to join the Exquisite Sect.

”Isn’t it too early to say that? Hasn’t he been tested by the Spirit Measuring Pillar yet?”

Only Li Manlou appeared calm. After speaking, he turned his gaze back to Chen Fei and said slowly, ”I have heard some things about you from my disciple. To have reached such an astonishing level at the age of twenty-seven or twenty-eight, especially on a barren place like Earth, is indeed commendable.

”However…” He paused slightly before continuing, ”However, rules are rules. If you wish to join my Exquisite Sect, you must demonstrate a talent of at least Yellow Qi Spirit Root or higher on the Spirit Measuring Pillar.”

”Your disciple? Yellow Qi Spirit Root?” Chen Fei was taken aback. His disciple? Since when did I meet his disciple?

”My disciple’s surname is Hua,” Li Manlou stated indifferently, as if he could perceive the doubt in Chen Fei’s mind.

”Hua!?” A sharp glint flashed in Chen Fei’s eyes. Hua? Could that mean…

His expression grew solemn, and he said slowly, ”I understand. But if I may ask, Senior, what is a Yellow Qi Spirit Root? And what is the Spirit Measuring Pillar?”

”You should know that not everyone can cultivate to become an immortal, a Cultivator. And even among those who can, each individual’s talent for cultivation is completely different…” Li Manlou paused, then continued indifferently, ”A Cultivator’s talent is divided into seven levels, which correspond to the seven-colored Spirit Roots: Scarlet, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet. Of these, the Scarlet Spirit Root is the most common, while the Purple Qi Spiritual Root is known as the entry ticket to the legendary Primordial Core True Lord Realm!

”Anyone who possesses a Purple Qi Spiritual Root is destined to become a Primordial Core True Lord Realm expert, provided they do not perish prematurely. Throughout the entire history of the Ghost Wolf City region above Eagle Gorge, and even the entire Outer Domain of the Ancient Country, there has been no exception!”

By the end, even Li Manlou himself couldn’t help but sigh. A talent that guarantees one can become a legendary Primordial Core True Lord Realm expert… how could it not inspire envy?

”Indeed,” Zhen Jingkong chimed in, agreeing. ”Those with Purple Qi Spiritual Root Talent are considered peerless, radiant geniuses even in the Qiannan Ancient Kingdom Inner Domain! However, such individuals are exceedingly rare. It would be difficult to find more than a few in the current generation, even if you searched the entire Ancient Country…”