Eternal Life from the Golden Needle Technique

Chapter 400: Chapter 397: Choice

The bombshell Master Wandering Dragon had suddenly dropped left Shen Changchuan utterly lost for a moment.

He had learned about the Yuqing Immortal Sect’s entry-level assessment grand competition many years ago.

The Yuqing Immortal Sect was the undisputed hegemon of the Thirty-Six Small Domains within the Southern Great Domain.

But hegemon or not, the sect couldn’t directly rule over the trillions of kilometers of territory across the Thirty-Six Small Domains on its own.

Therefore, the Yuqing Immortal Sect encouraged its Disciples to branch out, establish their own sects and forces, pass down Cultivation Techniques, and raise future generations.

Then, by managing these innumerable, star-like factions of all sizes, the Yuqing Immortal Sect achieved its goal of indirectly governing the vast territory of the entire Thirty-Six Domains.

As a result, the various factions under the Yuqing Immortal Sect’s banner all shared a lineage connection with the Immortal Sect to some extent.

It was also because of this rule of shared lineage that the Yuqing Immortal Sect issued a decree.

As long as they met the requirements, the descendants of forces founded by Yuqing Immortal Sect successors, or the disciples they recruited, could all participate in the Yuqing Immortal Sect’s entry-level grand competition.

This would allow them to enter the Yuqing Immortal Sect and become its Disciples!

When the Dragon Cloud Sect was first established, many geniuses vied to join. Their goal was to use the Dragon Cloud Sect as a stepping stone to one day enter the legendary Yuqing Immortal Sect and set foot on that Heaven-Reaching Path!

Several years ago, when Shen Changchuan went to Five Mountains Pass to obtain the Dream Traveling Immortal, he had encountered Mo Lingfeng, a prodigy from the Heisei Domain.

After being defeated by Shen Changchuan, he had declared that they would have a rematch at the Immortal Sect’s entry-level grand competition in a few years.

Back then, Shen Changchuan had learned that, based on the usual schedule, the entry-level grand competition would be held within a few years.

But later, as time went on, Shen Changchuan never heard any more news about it.

He had even wondered, ’Could it be that something happened to the Immortal Sect, so they canceled the entry-level grand competition?’

Now, it seemed he had his answer. ’Was it because of my master, Master Wandering Dragon, that the Dragon Cloud Sect was disqualified?’

Although the news Master Wandering Dragon suddenly dropped had left Shen Changchuan bewildered, numerous thoughts flashed through his mind.

’Does Master mean for me to study under someone else and directly enter the Yuqing Immortal Sect for my Cultivation?’

’Should I agree?’

The sudden turn of events threw Shen Changchuan’s mind into chaos.

For a moment, he couldn’t weigh the pros and cons, so he could only remain silent.

”Changchuan, you don’t have to feel burdened. This was my decision; it has nothing to do with you.”

”The Dragon Cloud Sect is too small, after all. Only the Immortal Sect is a stage where you can truly shine.”

”If something were to happen to me in the future, and you still remember our old bond, just looking after your senior brothers and sisters a little will be enough...”

”If you don’t know what to decide right away, then go back and think it over.”

Seeing Shen Changchuan remain silent without giving an immediate answer, Master Wandering Dragon sighed.

He felt a slight sense of relief in his heart.

At least this young disciple didn’t immediately prepare to leave just because he heard of a better opportunity.

This brought some comfort to his somewhat dejected mood.

It wasn’t that Master Wandering Dragon didn’t want Shen Changchuan to leave and study under someone else.

As a master, one should never stop a disciple from pursuing a broader path of the Dao.

But that didn’t mean a master could remain completely unfazed when his disciple saw a better opportunity and decided to leave decisively and without a second thought.

...

「Three days passed in a blur.」

During these three days, nothing seemed to have changed on the surface for Shen Changchuan.

He submitted the modified Gu-controlling Secret Technique as if it were a routine matter.

The centipede farm also began its operations.

He believed that everything would soon yield good results.

Everything was in order, proceeding methodically.

However, few knew that at this very moment, Shen Changchuan’s heart was caught in a tangled dilemma.

’Should I agree to Master Wandering Dragon’s proposal?’

Shen Changchuan didn’t know.

If he agreed, he would gain a higher platform, better resources, and from then on stand at a higher starting point on the Path of Immortal Cultivation, gazing up at even taller peaks.

The Yuqing Immortal Sect... that was the Immortal Cultivation Holy Land of the Southern Thirty-Six Domains!

Whether it was teaching resources or the Cultivation Resources one could obtain, it was far beyond what a small, newly founded sect like the Dragon Cloud Sect could ever compare to.

If he could get in, he would undoubtedly be able to stand on a higher pedestal and have greater prospects for the future!

By comparison, what did the Dragon Cloud Sect have?

Nothing!

For Shen Changchuan, all it offered was his master’s occasional guidance, full access to the Sect’s Scripture Pavilion, the chance to consult his senior brothers and sisters once in a while, and the opportunity to manage Dawan Village to obtain some meager Cultivation Resources.

It seemed that agreeing to his master’s arrangement and studying under someone else came with numerous benefits...

His heart was already leaning slightly in one direction.

However, Shen Changchuan didn’t make his decision immediately.

Instead, he went to ask Wu Tianhao for specifics about the Yuqing Immortal Sect.

For instance, about the daily life, the benefits, and how Wu Tianhao felt when he was in the Immortal Sect.

Since this concerned his future Cultivation, Shen Changchuan felt it was better to get a clear picture.

「And so, two more days passed.」

After much hard thought, Shen Changchuan had compared everything to his own situation and had mostly made up his mind.

However, he still had one last question to ask his master.

”Very good. It seems you’ve made your decision. So, what is your answer?”

Seeing Shen Changchuan’s arrival, Master Wandering Dragon nodded, his expression unchanged.

”Master, before that, I’d like to ask you a question.”

”Speak.”

”Master, I wish to know, if I were to advance to the Divine Travel Realm, could I directly enter the Immortal Sect? Or rather, what would my status be within the Immortal Sect?”

At these words, a hint of surprise appeared in Master Wandering Dragon’s eyes.

He looked at Shen Changchuan carefully again before slowly saying:

”Within the Southern Thirty-Six Small Domains, any disciple with a direct lineage tracing back to the Disciples of Yuqing who can advance to Divine Travel can directly enter the Yuqing Immortal Sect and become an Inner Sect Disciple.”

”You would have all the rights of an Inner Sect Disciple, be able to compete for the True Inheritance, and receive the core legacy.”

”You are my disciple. If you advance to Divine Travel, then you can directly become a Yuqing Disciple and enjoy all the benefits that come with it.”

”So that’s how it is...”

Shen Changchuan was lost in thought.

He now had a general understanding of the situation at the Yuqing Immortal Sect.

And with that, the idea in his heart solidified.

”Master, in that case, my answer is—”

”I want to stay! I’m not planning to study under anyone else!”

Shen Changchuan said with a determined gaze.

”Oh? Are you sure?”

Even though he had already had a rough guess in mind when Shen Changchuan asked that question, hearing Shen Changchuan’s actual answer now still made a flash of surprise cross Master Wandering Dragon’s eyes.

”Have you really thought this through?”

”Only by entering the Immortal Sect can you obtain more Cultivation Resources and opportunities.”

”The Divine Travel Realm is not so easily crossed.”