The Quest for Immortality

”Mid-Lower Grade Spiritual Root, it is not actually considered bad... but that depends on the era.”

Elder Master Xun said, ”Now it is already over 20,000 years into the Taoist Calendar, and time has passed by; the Cultivation World has evolved to such an extent that those without a Spiritual Root have long been eliminated, and Mid-Lower Grade Spiritual Roots are almost only found among Loose Cultivators.”

”True Great Families, including some Mid-level Families, are engaging in ’Spiritual Root inheritance’ through marriage. Disciples from family sects intermarry, and with each generation, the Spiritual Roots improve.”

”It can truly be said... ’No Top-Grade Spiritual Roots in poor families, no Low-Grade Spiritual Roots in noble families.’

This was the development of the Cultivation World, but as Elder Master Xun discussed this, there was no sense of satisfaction.

Taixu Sect Master also understood this, nodding, ”Indeed... Mo Hua with this Low-Grade Spiritual Root, in a group of Loose Cultivators, might still look acceptable; within a regular family, at most considered average;”

”But this is in the Qian Learning State Boundary, and he’s part of a top sect, surrounded by fellow disciples from noble lineages. Compared to them, his Mid-Lower Grade Small Five Elements Spiritual Root is somewhat... inferior...”

Taixu Sect Master shook his head and sighed, ”The Inferior Spiritual Root means low-grade Cultivation Techniques, which means fewer Spiritual Power Cycles, and naturally, low spiritual power.”

Elder Master Xun pondered, ”But then again... although this child’s spiritual power is weak, he has quite a few cards up his sleeve, I suppose.”

”I haven’t seen him in person, so I can’t be certain, but firstly, his formation techniques are definitely extraordinary. Furthermore, his movement technique is proficient, his Concealment Techniques masterful, and he must have a few trump cards as his ’killer moves’...”

”Who?” Taixu Sect Master was astonished, ”Mo Hua?”

Elder Master Xun glanced at him, ”You’ve gone through Mo Hua’s dossiers. He’s been sneaking around, causing all kinds of stir.”

Taixu Sect Master silently recalled.

From what he saw in the archives of Taixu Gate, including but not limited to, capturing Sin Cultivators for rewards just after joining, participating in the assassination of the Fire Buddha, infiltrating and destroying the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, assisting in the hunt for Water Yama, burning down the Rouge Boat, and escaping the Dragon King Temple...

Recently added to the list, was stirring up trouble, eradicating the Demon Sect...

It’s frightening upon realizing.

Taixu Sect Master had not realized that in the few years Mo Hua had joined Taixu Gate, he had unknowingly been involved in so many major events.

Yet...

In these events, in the archives, Mo Hua was only a participant; the resolution still relied on the Taoist Court and the Elders of Taixu Gate.

”Participation...”

Taixu Sect Master was taken aback, realizing the issue.

How could a typical Foundation Establishment Disciple be involved in so many perilous incidents?

Once or twice might be said to be good luck.

But so many times, it’s not luck, but strength.

If Mo Hua didn’t have some skills, it would have been impossible for him to survive in these perilous situations.

In fact, perhaps in some of these incidents, certain Sin Cultivators and Demon Cultivators might have actually perished at Mo Hua’s hands.

Mo Hua’s ’harmless’ appearance resurfaced in his mind, and Taixu Sect Master trembled slightly within.

”Fooled by this kid’s pretty face...”

Taixu Sect Master pondered for a moment, then said to Elder Master Xun, ”In that case... the Sword Discussion Conference, indeed, might not be suitable for Mo Hua to attend.” 𝐑À𝐍ŎＢƐ§

Elder Master Xun nodded, ”Firstly, it’s about the spiritual power.”

”The Sword Discussion Conference is not about winning a single match to claim victory. It requires many rounds of taxing and laborious battles. Without sufficient spiritual power, one simply can’t afford it.”

”Moreover, once participating in the Sword Discussion Conference, those he might face in a head-on clash could include true elite disciples from the Four Great Sects, bloodline Heavenly Prides.”

”None of these individuals lack Superior-Grade Spirit Roots, and occasionally, one or two with a Heavenly Spirit Root can even emerge.”

”The innate difference is too large.”

”Although in the Sword Discussion Conference, it’s a five-person collaboration focusing on strategy and tactics, those strategies and tactics are still based on cultivation and spiritual power, and there’s no way to truly ’take shortcuts’.”

”Not to mention, this child Mo Hua must keep some of his methods hidden, untold to others.”

”Once his hand of cards is revealed, he will inevitably be targeted. To expose all his skills for the Sword Discussion Conference is akin to exposing his weaknesses, which will certainly sow future troubles, and he’ll be schemed against.”

Elder Master Xun’s expression was solemn.

There was one most crucial point he left unsaid.

Mo Hua is ”that person’s” disciple, and undoubtedly has that person’s teachings.

The Sword Discussion Conference attracts all eyes.

If Mo Hua is watched by so many people and reveals his foundation, he will inevitably get entangled in frightening cause and effect, subject to countless plots and schemes falling upon him.

These intricate plots and schemes are beyond the capacity of such a little cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Realm to bear.

Therefore, for Mo Hua to participate in the Sword Discussion Conference would certainly do more harm than good.

Taixu Sect Master asked, ”Have you talked about these things with the child?”

Elder Master Xun said, ”This child is wise and doesn’t need me to say much.”

The issue of cause and effect, he should understand without me mentioning it.

Mo Hua also knows well about his Spiritual Root.

Moreover, Spiritual Roots are predestined from birth, talking about it doesn’t help much.

Taixu Sect Master nodded, no longer touching on the topic.

The two took a sip of tea, and Elder Master Xun recalled something, asking, ”What about the matter I asked you to handle earlier?”

Taixu Sect Master said, ”Are you referring to the matter of the own Magical Treasure?”

”Yes, that inheritance seems to exist only where you are.”

”I’ve inquired, but,” Taixu Sect Master frowned, ”Wood White as skin, Gold and Jade as bones... this life-casting body method wouldn’t work for Mo Hua. He lacks bloodline, his physique is weak, and he has no related inheritance.”