Even if these people are able to build a foundation, their achievements are extremely limited, and they can generally only build a Taoist platform below the sixth level.
The disciples who have fought their way through the outer sect competition, after building their foundation, basically have a Daoist platform of the sixth rank or above.
Among them, quite a few have achieved the third-grade or above Taoist priests and directly became disciples of Jindan Zhenren.
The outer disciples did not know that the platforms had different grades, and they thought that as long as they established their foundation, they would be on the road to success. Little did they know that the difference between platforms was greater than their spiritual roots.
Lu Yuanming's eyes narrowed slightly. It seemed that this information had to be made known to the outer disciples, so as to prevent more disciples from going astray.
Xu Chunniang nodded. Although she could not fully understand what the sect leader said, she was certain of at least one thing: the sect leader was aware of the external trends and was not optimistic about them.
She is insignificant and has little influence, so this is all she can do.
"I heard that you learned the art of talismans when you were in the outer sect. I wonder which of the nine inner sect peaks you want to enter?"
Lu Yuanming smiled slightly, "My main peak is not good at anything, but all the arts of cultivation are taught in the main peak. You can go and listen to any class you want at any time."
"Master Brother, you are not the kind of person that we should use to rob people!"
Xue Pangxing was a little anxious, because he was clearly the one who arrived first.
"What do you mean by robbery?"
Lu Yuanming looked calm and composed, "I saw that this disciple has a connection with my main peak."
"Although there are many courses in the main peak, the art of cultivation is more about quality than quantity. I think the art of formation is very good."
Yue Yanru, the head of Qianji Peak, smiled and said, "Formation and talisman are inseparable. This girl has a good foundation in talisman and a high level of comprehension. She is definitely a good candidate for learning formation."
"As long as the formation is sufficient, it's fine. There's no need to learn something so advanced. There's nothing good about the formation at Qianji Peak. You can still learn it at Qifeng."
The head of Qi Peak, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up, "We at Qi Peak can not only learn to refine weapons, but also learn some formations."
"Although the art of formations is powerful, the more you learn, the more obscure and difficult it becomes. Most of the time it is just a waste of time. It is better to come to my Baihua Peak."
The usually steady peak masters all showed an attitude of not wanting to give in when competing for disciples.
Lu Yuanming shook his head and smiled. This matter concerned Xu Chunniang's future, so she had to make her own decision at this time.
"Sorry to make fun of us old guys. Tell me, which peak do you want to go to?"
At this time, Xu Chunniang also thought carefully. Apart from Danfeng Peak and the Wuming Peak which existed in name only, the places she wanted to go most were Fufeng Peak and Qianji Peak.
But she was still unwilling to go to Fufeng like this.
Xu Chunniang always felt that her talent was not in the art of talismans. If she really went to Fufeng, she was afraid that her achievements would be limited.
The art of formations requires extremely high levels of comprehension, and she is confident that she can go further on this path.
In her hand, she also had a jade slip of formations obtained from Zhou Tong. This jade slip required a foundation-building level of cultivation to break the restrictions on it, which was extremely extraordinary.
Xu Chunniang took a deep breath, clasped her fists and bowed to the peak masters, "Disciple wants to enter Qianji Peak."
"Have you thought it through?"
Lu Yuanming did not regret not being able to bring Xu Chunniang to the main peak.
The nine inner gate peaks all belong to the Xiaoyao Sect. From this point of view, it doesn't seem to make much difference which peak Xu Chunniang joins.
Xu Chunniang nodded, "Disciple has thought it through."
Except for Yue Yanru who had a smile on his face, the other Jindan were all filled with regret.
"You got an advantage." Xue Pangxing said sourly.
Yue Yanru smiled calmly, "It's not that I can't snatch it, it's that I can't push it away. I'll take my apprentice and leave first."
"Look, he hasn't even become my disciple yet, but he's already calling me that affectionately."
Wei Ningshan rolled her eyes at Yue Yanru's back in annoyance and went back towards Baihua Peak.
The other peak masters also dispersed, and in the end only the sect master Lu Yuanming and the deputy sect master Yue Lingzheng remained.
"My Xiaoyao Sect has a successor."
Yue Ling was feeling somewhat relieved, with Shangguan Xue in front of him and Xu Chunniang behind him.
A sect can only prosper if it continuously produces fresh blood.
Lu Yuanming's face was tinged with worry. "Master, his health is getting worse. I'm afraid... he only has 30 to 50 years left."
When Yue Lingzheng heard this, a trace of sadness flashed in his eyes.
As an elder at the Nascent Soul stage, Master should have lived to be eight hundred years old. However, his foundation was severely damaged more than a hundred years ago, and his lifespan was shortened accordingly.
There are two Nascent Soul cultivators in Xiaoyao Sect, which is neither good nor bad among the five major sects.
Once a Nascent Soul cultivator is lost, the country will almost be at the bottom of the list.
"Senior Brother Su from the Beast Taming Peak is nearing the end of his life and has already begun preparing to reach the Nascent Soul stage. I think it will happen in the next few years. I hope that Senior Brother Su can successfully form a Nascent Soul."
Lu Yuanming shook his head slightly. Senior Brother Su was trying to reach the Nascent Soul stage because he was forced by the situation, and he was not confident at all.
Even if one succeeds in forming a baby by chance, it will be difficult to withstand the forty-nine thunder tribulations.
When he was forming his elixir, he almost died under the thunder tribulation.
The thirty-nine thunder tribulations are already so difficult to survive, let alone the forty-nine thunder tribulations.
But if Senior Brother Su fails to advance, for the sake of the entire Xiaoyao Sect, he may have to fight again.
Seeing the determination in his senior brother's eyes, Yue Ling's eyes became slightly moist.
When he was in the foundation-building stage, he longed to form a golden elixir one day.
But after he formed the elixir, he realized that the responsibility on his shoulders was more important than a thousand pounds.
Regardless of whether the head brother succeeds or fails in his attempt to reach the Nascent Soul stage, he will have to take on the responsibility of running the entire sect.
While the two were talking, they did not notice that there was a spiritual consciousness surrounding them.
Even Lu Yuanming, who had reached the Golden Core stage, could not detect this spiritual consciousness, which meant that the cultivation level of the owner of the spiritual consciousness was even higher than that of the Golden Core stage.
The spiritual consciousness was withdrawn silently and went towards a place behind the main peak, and finally fell into a cave full of spiritual energy.
"Old Ye, guess what I saw!"
Inside the cave, an old monk opened his eyes upon hearing the voice, and was at a loss as to what to do with the owner of the voice.
"It would be fine if you don't practice well all day and run around the sect, but why do you always come to disturb me?"
"Sitting and practicing every day is so boring. I originally thought that after becoming a Yuanying cultivator, I could have whatever I wanted, but who knew it would be like this? I can't even show up easily. It's so boring."
The old man surnamed Ye rolled his eyes upon hearing this. "You will cause a sensation as soon as you show up. Everyone will surround you. How can you practice meditation without any peace and quiet?"
Sheng Qingjun is a Nascent Soul cultivator, but her temperament is really unstable. I really don't know how she managed to survive the forty-nine thunder tribulations and cultivate to the middle stage of the Nascent Soul.
"But I can't just sit there like this. I heard that there is a brilliant cultivation civilization east of the Dead Sea. I really want to try and see if I can cross the Dead Sea. By the way, I can get some medicine to heal your injuries."
The old man surnamed Ye was speechless. He would hear such words every few days.
Sometimes he sincerely hoped that she would leave in peace and not bother him day after day.
He said expressionlessly, "If you want to go, go ahead."