In the main hall, the Kunlun Elders had all arrived.
The last ti everyone gathered here was not long ago, when the Ziwei Master announced the affairs of the White Jade Capital’s grand competition.
Of course, most of the Kunlun Elders had already been privy to the information in advance, and the eting was rely a formality.
However, this ti, the Elders were truly caught off guard because the Ziwei Master had not revealed even the slightest hint beforehand... Co to think of it, only a few days had passed since the end of the White Jade Capital’s grand competition. What urgent matter could there be that required summoning everyone here?
Could it be that the secrets of the Golden Que Secret Realm had been discovered?
With this thought, the Kunlun Elders all stood upright with dignity, waiting for the Ziwei Master to announce the answer.
But the Ziwei Master was ever so composed as he waited, and only when those few elders who were known to be habitually late had leisurely arrived at the Jade Void Palace and entered the main hall, did he slowly begin to speak:
"The reason for summoning everyone here is that Qiu Changtian wishes to relinquish his position as the Chief Disciple of the Foundation Establishnt Realm. Who do you think would be suitable to succeed him?"
The Elders looked at each other.
As per the rules of the Kunlun Taiqing Sect, the Chief Disciple of the Foundation Establishnt Realm was to be chosen from among the strongest disciples within that realm.
Therefore, theoretically, this position was not exclusive to the disciples directly under the Sect Leader—other Elders’ Foundation Establishnt disciples could also vie for it. Hence, it was reasonable for the Ziwei Master to consult everyone this ti.
However, the Kunlun Taiqing Sect, unlike Shushan and Penglai, possessed the Immortal Qi Cultivation Technique "Nine Heavens Clear Entrance True Mantra" in the Sect Leader’s lineage, resulting in each generation’s elite disciples flocking to the Sect Leader’s tutelage.
Over ti, the position of the Chief Disciple of the Foundation Establishnt Realm was always filled by soone from the Sect Leader’s personal disciples, which had beco an unspoken rule tacitly agreed upon by everyone.
So, Sect Leader, by asking us this, are you intending to tease us?
So of the more impatient Elders directly spoke out:
"Sect Leader, why bother asking us? With Qiu Changtian stepping down, just let Xu Yinglian take over. I still have a batch of elixirs brewing in my cave residence!"
This statent was so loud that it caused everyone to nod in agreent, and then... they suddenly realized sothing was amiss.
What, Qiu Changtian is no longer going to be the Chief Disciple of the Foundation Establishnt Realm?
After all, he, with his Daoist Heart Clarity, had just recently brought glory to the sect in the White Jade Capital’s grand competition, dominating the field and securing the title of number one in the world (or at least in the na of righteousness, as Kunlun’s external stance proclaid). Now all of a sudden, he’s been relieved from his position as Chief Disciple—what madness was the Sect Leader undergoing? Must have been possessed by a demon from beyond the heavens.
The main hall was filled with an awkward silence.
No one spoke, as they looked at each other, silently signaling for soone to quickly check on whether the Sect Leader had gone into a deviated state—but of course, no one was willing to be the one to step forward and do so.
Seeing that no one caught on, the Ziwei Master slightly frowned and looked towards the Elders of his own faction with a aningful glance.
Thus those Elders quickly stepped forward to add to the banter, feigning confusion:
"Sect Leader, Qiu Changtian has done nothing wrong, why would he resign from the position of Chief Disciple of the Foundation Establishnt Realm?"
"The rest of you may not be aware," the Ziwei Master said indifferently, "My disciple has already ford his Core. According to our sect’s rules, he can no longer hold the position of Chief Disciple of the Foundation Establishnt Realm."
Whoosh! A collective gasp resonated through the crowd.
Qiu Changtian stood respectfully behind the Ziwei Master, and upon seeing the Elders all baring their teeth and inhaling sharply, he couldn’t help but feel sowhat speechless.
Hold on everyone, I haven’t ntioned yet that I’ve ford a First Grade Golden Core!
Why are you all reacting with ’This child is so terribly frightening’? It’s too soon, too soon!
The Ziwei Master also frowned slightly, dissatisfied with the reaction of the Kunlun Elders.
We are the Kunlun Taiqing Sect! Qiu Changtian is my Direct Disciple, what’s so surprising about him forming his Core ahead of ti within a century? Is it worth such astonishnt?
Embarrassing!
He signaled once more with his eyes to the sa few Elders, and they promptly asked:
"Why did he form his Core so quickly? If we rember correctly, hasn’t it been less than half a century since Qiu Changtian began cultivating? What grade is his Golden Core?"
"To not hide anything from you," the Ziwei Master said calmly, "My disciple has already accumulated sufficient Refining Mansion Cultivation, reaching the threshold of a First Grade Golden Core. Therefore, continuing his practice would be a waste of ti, and that’s why he ford his Golden Core ahead of schedule."
The crowd: .........
This rebellious proclamation was spoken by Ziwei Master with an indifferent tone, as if to say, "My disciple brewed a pot of tea," casual and nonchalant.
Yet, this was about a First Grade Golden Core!
More than eight hundred years of Refining Mansion Cultivation, how many rare Purple Mansion secret dicines would it take to amass such power?
The final First Grade Core Condensation Tribulation surely must have been heartrendingly difficult, how did you transcend it?
It’s not that everyone doesn’t believe you, but such a First Grade Core Condensation Tribulation should have darkened the sun and moon, so why was there no disturbance around the Kunlun Mountain Range recently?
Of course, none of those present were fools; they knew Ziwei Master wouldn’t deceive them.
As for Qiu Changtian’s Golden Core grade rank, everyone just needed to grasp his wrist and send their Divine Sense along his ridians into the Jade Mansion to know the truth, right?
Even without doing so, just by observing his subsequent Magical Competitions, the richness and vigorousness of his True Yuan would give away much.
Spreading such an impossible-to-maintain lie wouldn’t be sothing Ziwei Master would do, which ans...
The First Grade Golden Core, it’s real?
"Qiu Changtian truly achieved a First Grade Golden Core?" Before the crowd could recover from their shock, the elders from the Sect Leader lineage imdiately asked in unison.
"Of course," Ziwei Master indifferently stated, "How could this be faked?"
"A First Grade Golden Core, a rarity in this world!" By this point, the Kunlun Elders understood, imdiately beginning to sing praises en masse, "Our Kunlun Taiqing Sect’s fortune in having Qiu Changtian is surely the will of Heaven, a blessing for the righteous path!"
"Truly worthy of being the Sect Leader! Only Ziwei Master could teach such a genius like Qiu Changtian!"
"With Qiu Changtian among us, how could our Kunlun Taiqing Sect not flourish in the future?"
Although everyone was deliberately speaking in flattering terms, their sentints were genuine, their gazes towards Qiu Changtian filled with admiration and envy, their tones prideful from the heart.
After all, it was a First Grade Golden Core!
If a Golden Core’s starting point is already so perfect, wouldn’t the Nascent Soul phase bring forth an Immortal Infant? Feather Transformation ascending to immortality, wouldn’t he achieve an Undying Body Through Myriad Tribulations, becoming a Daluo Golden Immortal of the Primordial Unity?
Stop, it’s too much to even contemplate!
Amid the Kunlun Elders’ complints, Ziwei Master initially maintained his composure befitting of a high-ranking Daoist, but soon a faint smile broke through.
It wasn’t that his Qi Nurturing Strength was inadequate, but rather that his heart was brimming with joy, overwhelmingly so.
"Changtian," Ziwei Master said gently, his tone incredibly warm, "now that you have ford your Golden Core, from today onwards, you are a true Kunlun immortal."
"I bestow upon you the Daoist na, Changgeng."
"The path of cultivation is long and arduous, do not slacken. Strive vigorously and advance bravely!"
Qiu Changtian nodded in agreent, sighing inwardly.
In this world, a Daoist na is like the courtesy na for an ancient scholar; it bears the profound teachings of an elder to a junior.
For example, Ziwei Master’s Daoist na alludes to the Emperor Star Ziwei, with the hope that he would lead Kunlun to the pinnacle and beco the preeminent leader among the world’s sects.
And Ziwei Master indeed accomplished this feat.
As for Changgeng, it refers to the planet Venus as it appears in the evening.
Venus in the morning is known as "Lucifer," while in the evening it is "Changgeng."
This Daoist na "Changgeng" signifies that now, under the master’s guidance, Kunlun is already strong; in the future, you are to lead Kunlun to continue growing stronger.
Moreover, according to the Daoist astrology, the appearance of Changgeng foretells of military affairs.
This fits perfectly with the current climate of increasing conflict between good and evil, the ergence of a chaotic world. Ziwei Master hopes that Qiu Changtian will beco the most dazzling star in this age of strife, preventing Kunlun from falling into dusk.
Hearing the heartfelt effort behind these words, Qiu Changtian understood completely.
Let Junior Sister Xu take over!
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