Cultivation: I have an equipment slot

Now that the Heavenly Dao Sect knows about this...

And the other party doesn't seem to care.

Then Zhang Yan could put away the twenty-four magical treasures with a clear conscience.

He has always had a basic bottom line in his conduct.

That is, if you take someone else's money, you have to do things for them.

He was never the kind of person who would take the money and not do the job.

However, if you are able to do things for others, you can take on another order.

That would be perfect.

It's absolutely wonderful!

"alright,"

"I don't care about other things."

However, no matter how many benefits you receive.

"Our Heavenly Dao Sect is ultimately the number one, so I need your guarantee that you will do everything in your power to help our Heavenly Dao Sect."

Gu Jingsong hesitated for a moment before speaking to Zhang Yan.

"Of course."

Zhang Yan nodded.

"Oh, right, there's one more thing." Gu Jingsong thought for a moment, then said to Zhang Yan with some hesitation.

"what's up?"

"It's the one I arranged for you to meet last time."

The meeting ended badly, but now that you've successfully formed your core, I think it's time to meet again.

Gu Jingsong sighed and said to Zhang Yan.

You mean those people?

Zhang Yan nodded.

He knew who Gu Jingsong was talking about.

That should be the batch of goods he's trying to protect.

After all, this is for the Human Race Alliance to take their assessment.

Those people, on the other hand, were what he needed to protect; you could even call them cargo.

For those people.

Zhang Yan didn't have any special feelings for them.

Although those people didn't believe him.

They even felt that giving him decision-making power was outrageous.

But this is only human nature.

He was just an ordinary monk.

He's not some celestial being descended to earth; he can't be expected to bow down in worship.

It's normal that people didn't believe he was just a Foundation Establishment cultivator at the time.

But it is different now.

He is now a Golden Core cultivator.

They have no choice but to believe him, even if they don't believe him.

Back when he was in the Foundation Establishment stage, he couldn't beat those people. Now that he's in the Golden Core stage, if they still don't believe him, Zhang Yan can kill them.

This is the confidence that strength brings.

Zhang Yan didn't believe that besides him, there was anyone else in the Central Plains with the combat power of a Golden Core cultivator.
He said second.

Who dares to say they're number one?

“Okay, let’s go take a look then.” Zhang Yan nodded.

He smiled and agreed to Gu Jingsong's request.

"Well, let's go."

Gu Jingsong also breathed a sigh of relief.

He was actually quite afraid of Zhang Yan rejecting him.

after all……,

Before any investment, the Heavenly Dao Sect had the final say.

But the investment is already complete.

Zhang Yan's strength has been enhanced, so the initiative is now on Zhang Yan's side.

Even if Zhang Yan doesn't agree to take them.

What can they do to Zhang Yan?

Should we kill Zhang Yan?

That's impossible 1
After all, they have already invested so many resources.

especially……

Zhang Yan had a reason not to bring them!
After all, those people at the time didn't believe in Zhang Yan at all, and as everyone knows, geniuses have tempers.

Therefore, if Zhang Yan seizes this opportunity, he will not bring them along.

Gu Jingsong then began to consider whether or not to replace the staff.

Fortunately.

Zhang Yan wasn't being that pretentious.

Actually.

For Zhang Yan, other people's opinions are not important.

In any case, he has already gained enough benefits from this deal.

As long as the money is available.

Everything else is irrelevant.

This meeting.

It is not inside the main hall.

Instead, Gu Jingsong specifically sought out a small world.

Yes.

A special little world, this little world belongs exclusively to the Heavenly Dao Sect.

It is a small world based on resources.

Or...

Calling it a resource-based secret realm would be more accurate.

This is a resource secret realm exclusively belonging to the Heavenly Dao Sect, and at this moment, all the Golden Core stage cultivators have gathered here.

Actually.

They've been here for a long time.

After confirming that they were eligible to enter the Human Race Dao Alliance assessment.

These people were placed here.

This resource-rich secret realm is not only abundant in resources, but most importantly, it is safe.

These golden cores are crucial to the development of the Heavenly Dao Sect, so naturally we can't let them run around recklessly.

Just stay here obediently.

I saw Gu Jingsong come in.

These golden pills rushed over immediately.

"Attend to Elder Gu."

The leader of this group was still the same person named Fang Yuan.

He glanced at Zhang Yan.

They realized that Zhang Yan was already a Golden Core cultivator.

But he merely nodded.

After all, everyone in this secret realm is a Golden Core cultivator.

And besides Zhang Yan.

The rest are at least in the late stage of the Golden Core realm.

Most of them were cultivators at the peak of the Golden Core stage.

So even if Zhang Yan achieved the Golden Core.

In their eyes, he was still just a small Karami.

Not worth mentioning.

Actually.

If Zhang Yan hadn't been brought in by Gu Jingsong.

They probably wouldn't even give him a second glance if they met him on a normal day.

after all……

Although they are both at the Golden Core stage.

However, the difference between the late Golden Core stage and the early Golden Core stage is simply too great.

That's how cultivation of immortality works.

The further back.

The greater the gap, the better.

Once you reach the Golden Core stage, even a difference of one small realm is acceptable.

Their combat strength is also completely different.

Therefore, it's normal for them to look down on Zhang Yan.

However, because the ancient pine tree is here.

That's different.

This is equivalent to still being in the early stage of the Golden Core realm.

But they have powerful connections.

Do you respect them or not?
nonsense.

It's not just about looking up to someone.

Some even worship the other party as a deity.

joke.

You look down on others, but their background makes them look down on you too.

"I suppose you all know what I'm here to do."

Zhang Yan has successfully formed his core, and he will undoubtedly become the leader this time. I hope you can get to know him.

Gu Jingsong has a very kind smile.

He doesn't look like a Nascent Soul stage expert at all.

He's more like a friendly, middle-aged man next door.

However, Fang Yuan and the others could sense the other party's resolute attitude.

The other party was determined to make Zhang Yan the leader.

If the Heavenly Dao Sect really makes this decision, then they can't really change anything.

However, Fang Yuan gritted his teeth and said, "Elder Gu, if I may be frank, Junior Brother Zhang Yan's cultivation is still too weak. I'm afraid it's not suitable for him."

"Oh?

If you think he's not suitable, then who is?
"You?"

Gu Jingsong looked at Fang Yuan coldly, his tone revealing a strange undertone.

"Among those present, my cultivation is the highest, and I feel I should accept the order," Fang Yuan said through gritted teeth in the face of Gu Jingsong's questioning.

"Chi~"

Hear what the other person is saying.

Gu Jinsong suddenly let out a cold laugh.

Without any attempt to conceal it.

"why are you laughing……"

Hearing Gu Jingsong's laughter, Fang Yuan felt a little embarrassed.

"I laugh at your naivety! You're already half a step into the Nascent Soul stage, why are you still so naive? Do you think that because you have your grandfather, you can do whatever you want?"
He also has the highest cultivation level.

If only the person with the highest cultivation level is considered, then what's the point of the assessment? Everyone can just reveal their cultivation level and that's it.

Why bother creating a separate small world for the assessment?

"This……"

Fang Yuan's eyes widened, and for a moment he didn't know how to refute Gu Jingsong.

Yes.

If cultivation level is the absolute factor.

Then no one will need to be assessed.

All you need to do is reveal your cultivation level.

If that's really the case, their chances in the Middle Kingdom might not be very high.

Because there will definitely be an age limit at that time.

after all.

Under the same cultivation level.

It seems that the younger ones have an advantage.

"So you mean his combat strength is stronger than mine?" Fang Yuan took a deep breath and didn't dwell on the question any further.

Instead, he looked at Zhang Yan.

His meaning was very clear.

Didn't you say that the other party's cultivation level wasn't an absolute factor?
Let's talk about combat strength then.

After all, combat strength is an unavoidable hurdle in the Human Race Alliance's assessment.

Yes, his combat strength is much stronger than yours.

"If you don't believe me, you two can try it," Gu Jingsong said calmly.

However, his calm words sent a shiver down Fang Yuan's spine.

What's the meaning.

How am I better than him?

He genuinely didn't believe it.

"Okay, let's try it!"

Fang Yuan took a deep breath and then looked at Zhang Yan.

"Junior Brother Zhang, please!"

“Okay.” Zhang Yan glanced at Fang Yuan, then looked at Gu Jingsong.

He felt that Gu Jingsong was giving him face.

Therefore, he absolutely could not embarrass Gu Jingsong.

That being the case.

Zhang Yan narrowed his eyes.

Then we'll have to show some real skills.

Think of this.

Zhang Yan didn't stand on ceremony.

Be the first to strike.

With a wave of his hand, a five-colored halo appeared in the sky.

Gold, emerald, black, red, brown.

The five-colored divine light mingled together in the sky.

Then a terrifying atmosphere was created.

This is a supernatural power created by the fusion of his Five Elements spiritual techniques.

"Five Elements Annihilation Divine Technique!"

Zhang Yan gave a low shout.

The five-colored divine light in the sky transformed into a giant hand, pressing down directly on Fang Yuan.

The moves were simple, and the spiritual energy wasn't particularly strong.

Seeing this move.

Fang Yuan even revealed a hint of disdain.

That's it?

That's it?

Is this what Gu Jingsong meant by unparalleled combat power?

Is this their future team leader?

This is too delicious!

Think of this.

Fang Yuan made a sword finger gesture with his right hand, then pointed at the large hand. Instantly, his magical power surged, sword energy hummed, and a crimson light shot out from his body in a straight line, carrying immense spiritual pressure, and crashed into Zhang Yan's Five Elements Annihilation Divine Technique.

The five-colored giant hand and the crimson flying sword appeared to be in a completely unequal state.

Fang Yuan's crimson flying sword, whether in terms of its aura, its oppressive power, or the density of its spiritual energy, far surpassed Zhang Yan's great handprint.

If nothing unexpected happens, Fang Yuan's flying sword will easily extinguish Zhang Yan's large handprint, and then continue attacking Zhang Yan.

however……

When the crimson flying sword collided with Zhang Yan's giant handprint.

Something magic happened.

The crimson flying sword melted instantly upon encountering Zhang Yan's large handprint, just like chocolate meeting a hot knife.

It's not just sword energy.

Even his natal flying sword melted.

And it's incredibly fast.

It caught everyone off guard.

"Pfft~"

Fang Yuan coughed up a mouthful of blood, and his eyes turned to Zhang Yan with fear.

What's this!
This is too scary.

This was completely beyond his comprehension.

That was his natal flying sword!

The opponent didn't even release any magic weapons, yet they easily annihilated his natal flying sword.

Is this his supernatural power?
This is impossible.

Totally impossible.

Fang Yuan cried out in his heart, he couldn't believe it.

How could such a powerful supernatural ability be released by a cultivator in the Golden Core stage?

He doesn't believe it.

I simply don't believe it.

Think of this.

He took a deep breath.

And then I wanted to say something else.

But then everything went black and he fainted.

"What happened?" Seeing Fang Yuan faint, Zhang Yan immediately stopped the Five Elements Annihilation Divine Technique, a flustered expression on his face.

He swore.

He really didn't mean it.

Since breaking through to the Golden Core stage, he has never tested his combat strength.

and so……

He only knew that he was very strong.

But they didn't know they were so strong.

after all.

Fang Yuan was originally a powerful figure who was half a step into the Nascent Soul stage.

Then he released his natal flying sword.

He thought he was about to engage in a fierce and arduous battle.

But I didn't expect...

So weak!

Is the other party really a half-step Nascent Soul cultivator?

Could he have gotten that high from drugs?
How can you be so weak!
And there's also that flying sword.

It is clearly a top-grade magic weapon.

The other party won't make him pay, will they?

Zhang Yan doesn't have the money to compensate them right now.

Thinking of this, Zhang Yan suddenly looked at Gu Jingsong with a guilty conscience.

At this moment, Gu Jingsong was also stunned.

He knew Zhang Yan was formidable.

I also considered that Zhang Yan would engage in a crushing battle.

After all, as a Nascent Soul cultivator, he had a general understanding of Zhang Yan's strength.

but now……

He looked at Zhang Yan.

Taking a deep breath, even a Nascent Soul cultivator found it difficult to suppress his emotions at this moment.

Are you really in the early stage of Golden Core?
Your combat power may not be as strong as that of a Nascent Soul cultivator, but it's almost there!

He doesn't understand.

Why would an ordinary Golden Core cultivator have such high combat power?
He really doesn't understand!
"you……"

Gu Jingsong gave Zhang Yan a deep look, then spoke softly.

He hasn't spoken yet.

Zhang Yan spoke first.

"I didn't mean to, I really didn't know he was so weak!" Zhang Yan's face showed a sad expression: "I really can't afford to pay for his flying sword."

There are no more spirit stones.

All I have on me right now is a Purple Jade Thunder Bamboo.

Zhang Yan said to Gu Jingsong without hesitation.

"..."

Gu Jingsong looked at Zhang Yan speechlessly and sighed, "I believe you."

Moreover, you don't have to compensate for the opponent's flying sword, after all, it was the opponent who challenged you.

I just want to know, how much of your strength did you use in that strike?

"This attack..."

"I used about 50%." Zhang Yan originally wanted to say 30%.

But looking at Fang Yuan who had fainted...

I felt I couldn't refuse to give the other person face.

So when the words were about to come out, they ended up saying 50%.

"Fifty percent?"

Upon hearing Zhang Yan's words, Gu Jingsong's face immediately lit up with an expression of ecstatic joy.

If it really is 50%.

Therefore, the Heavenly Dao Sect will surely achieve a good result in the Human Dao Alliance's assessment this time.

"good very good!"

Gu Jingsong laughed heartily as he looked at Zhang Yan: "I knew I hadn't misjudged you. You're this strong even with only half your strength. You really are amazing!"

Zhang Yan: "..."

He hesitated for a moment, unsure whether to explain to the other party that the 50% he mentioned referred to 50% of that supernatural power, and that he had actually only used less than 30% of his true strength! (End of Chapter)