My Master Knows It All

446: Chapter 171 Everyone is Unconvinced_6 446: Chapter 171 Everyone is Unconvinced_6 Cao Zhen had long grown accustomed to others achieving enlightenment twice daily; he realized that these prodigies from the great sects were truly talented.

Just like Wu Jianzi of the Sword Sect and Qing Mozi of the Pen and Ink Sect, both experienced enlightenment twice daily…

Lan Pili, looking at Lu Yiren, who had entered a state of enlightenment, immediately ran to Li Qinglei and said triumphantly, “Li Dao Companion, didn’t you say that the book wasn’t written by Peak Master Cao?

Weren’t you unconvinced?

“Are you convinced now?

Have you admitted defeat?”

“You…” Li Qinglei spat out a mouthful of fresh blood in anger.

The duration of Lu Yiren’s enlightenment this time was much shorter than the last, but in just a moment, he had recovered.

Following this, he knelt down and knocked his head on the ground three times in quick succession before Cao Zhen.

His face no longer bore the previous arrogance and brashness; he looked at Cao Zhen with utmost respect and said, “Thank you, Peak Master Cao, for your guidance.

I was too arrogant before…

I now understand the way of cultivating the vast and honest spirit, and the path I shall follow henceforth.

“Although I already have a sect and cannot take you as my master, I am willing to recognize Peak Master Cao as my Pathfinder!”

Pathfinder!

Below, the crowd gasped in astonishment.

A pathfinder was second only to a master!

It wasn’t the case that one had to recognize the other as a pathfinder just because they led them to an enlightenment!

Otherwise, there would be countless pathfinders in the world.

A pathfinder was one who would guide another’s future cultivation path.

And who was Lu Yiren?

He was a disciple of the Scholar Dao Sect, and there was a very high possibility he was the most talented disciple of his generation in the Sect.

The Scholar Dao Sect was the leader of all the Scholar Cultivators in the Guardian Immortal Imperial Dynasty.

Lu Yiren had received the most orthodox teachings of the Scholar Path.

Yet, after so many years with his sect, he had not determined his path until Cao Zhen’s few words helped him find his future cultivation path!

This was simply absurd!

But no matter how unbelievable it seemed to everyone else, the reality was right in front of them.

They could not comprehend how Cao Zhen, who was so versed in Scholar Path, was still only the Master of the least-ranked peak within the Hundred Peaks Sect and why they couldn’t sense any aura of the Scholar Path emanating from Cao Zhen.

Cao Zhen had grown used to being others’ Pathfinder, and he waved his hand indifferently, saying, “Rise.

I have always said that I am good at nurturing a vast and honest spirit.

It’s good that you have found your future path.”

No sooner had his words ended than a voice came from outside.

“Senior Cao, I didn’t expect another person to acknowledge you as their Pathfinder.”

Wu Jianzi stepped forward, and immediately the gaze of the people around fell upon him.

“Wu Jianzi of the Sword Sect!”

“Why does he address Cao Zhen in such a respectful way?

It sounds like he respects him very much.”

As a disciple of the Sword Sect, Wu Jianzi was quite well-known after debating with disciples from other sects, and many recognized him.

Hearing the crowd’s remarks, Wu Jianzi showed a look of admiration and said, “I respect Senior Cao because I, like him, also recognize Senior Cao as my Pathfinder.

My Sword Dao was also guided by him.

‘I am good at nurturing a vast and honest spirit’… it turns out that the senior’s magnanimity is so great.”

Upon hearing Wu Jianzi’s words, the surrounding crowd was utterly unsettled.

“What?

You too recognize Cao Zhen as your Pathfinder?”

“Aren’t you a disciple of the Sword Sect?

Could it be that Peak Master Cao also understands Sword Dao?”

“This… Does Peak Master Cao understand so many paths?

Then what exactly is the path that Peak Master Cao cultivates?”

Cave Master Peng and Cave Master Hu exchanged glances, their hearts filled with nothing but admiration.

Lu Yiren was arrogant and wild to the point that people called him the Mad Scholar of the Scholar Path.

Yet after Peak Master Cao’s intervention, didn’t he also acknowledge Cao Zhen as his Pathfinder?

These people were only surprised to see Wu Jianzi and Lu Yiren acknowledging Peak Master Cao as their Pathfinder.

If they knew that there were also geniuses from other sects who had taken Peak Master Cao as their Pathfinder, one wonders how astonished they would be!

Peak Master Cao, truly a prodigy under Heaven.

They both had also been wondering all along, how Peak Master Cao had knowledge of so many paths, and had almost reached the pinnacle in each of them.

Then which path is it that Peak Master Cao actually cultivates?

Cao Zhen looked at the approaching Wu Jianzi and sighed in his heart, “Wu Jianzi, when is it not a good time to come, yet you choose this moment?

Had you not come now, I might have been able to bluff someone into discussing Dao with me and then fleece them a little.”

Now, good, you came and directly called me your Pathfinder.

If others see it this way, who would discuss Dao with me?

Maybe there is someone with an unbending will?

Embracing the thought of trying his luck, Cao Zhen looked around and asked the crowd, “Everyone, is there still someone who wishes to discuss Dao with me?”

As soon as he spoke, the people around him shook their heads one after another.

“Peak Master Cao, the sky has already turned dark.”

“Yes, it’s already evening; we should go back for dinner.”

“I also need to go back and meditate for cultivation.”

“Tomorrow, let’s talk about it tomorrow.”

The crowd scattered.

Discuss what now?

Cao Zhen is too uncanny; he knows this and that, what could they even discuss with him?

They would first go back and gather some information on Cao Zhen’s background, and then see about tomorrow.

And indeed, even if they were to discuss Dao with Cao Zhen, they had no intention of wagering Spirit Stones anymore.

When people leave the sect, they naturally have ways to contact their sect, but contacting them also requires a considerable amount of resources, so generally, without any matter, they would not contact their Immortal Sect.

But now, given Cao Zhen’s performance, they had no choice but to contact their Immortal Sect.

Moreover, each major Immortal Sect has its own channels of information, and upon hearing the messages from their disciples, they immediately began to investigate.

One piece of information after another was quickly gathered and then relayed to their representatives in the Capital City.

Soon, a series of curses echoed throughout the Immortal Reception House.

“Good one, Thousand Caves Door, I wondered why you didn’t place any bets from the start; it turns out Cao Zhen visited the Thousand Caves Door and even swept it clean!”

“We have been hurrying along on our journey all this time and somehow missed this news!”

“The ones from Thousand Caves Door, they don’t want to lose face themselves, they aim to drag everyone down, so everyone loses face together!”

“This Cao Zhen, what’s the deal with him?

How is he skilled in everything?

Let’s not talk about his proficiency in calligraphy and musical rhythm, as one might say he simply has those talents, but how can he be an expert in alchemy, talismans, and mechanical techniques?

Each of these paths requires a significant amount of time for research and learning; where does he find the time for all this?”

“How did the Hundred Peaks Sect produce such a person!”

“What I understand even less is, why is Cao Zhen only ranked as the hundredth Peak Master within the Hundred Peaks Sect?”

“Actually, it’s also possible that he is only theoretical, simply formidable in discussing Dao but perhaps not high in cultivation base.

Think about it, he has devoted his experiences to various paths; how could he have more energy left for cultivation!”

“His cultivation base is indeed not high; back when he was alchemizing in the Thousand Caves Door, people from there saw that he had only seven Core Formation stages.”

“In fact, seven Core Formation stages is not too weak.

With that strength, within the Hundred Peaks Sect, he should be able to rank around the eightieth or even the seventieth peak, right?”

“Moreover, the disciple from his Debate Team also seems strong, so why is Four Treasures Peak ranked last in the Hundred Peaks Sect?”

Everyone’s minds were filled with confusion, but the next day, when another piece of news arrived, they were even more perplexed and found it impossible to accept.

“What?

Cao Zhen is to be appointed as the State Preceptor?”

“Cao Zhen?

A man with only seven stages of Core Formation, what qualifies him?

Just because he’s formidable in discussing Dao?”