Simultaneous travel: I am a talented person in all the worlds

Chapter 500 Hong Fu Takes on Disciples
Yellow Maple Valley, Deacon's Hall.

"What? Say it again."

Murong Shan's hand, holding the teacup, paused slightly in mid-air. His brows furrowed, and his sharp gaze fell on the panting disciples patrolling the mountain below.

The disciple also looked distressed, and forced himself to repeat what he had just said:
"Reporting to Master, the spiritual roots of those two have been determined. One has a mixed spiritual root lacking the metal element. The other... has a mutated fire and wood spiritual root that has never been seen before."

He paused, his tone growing increasingly helpless: "But that kid with the mutated spiritual root insisted that the Ascension Token belonged to that mixed spiritual root, and that he was just accompanying them to take a look..."

They thought it was an auspicious sign from heaven that a promising young talent at the thirteenth level of Qi Refining had come to join the sect, holding an Ascension Token that had not appeared in the world for hundreds of years.

He ran to report to his master with great eagerness, hoping to gain some credit in the process.

But to my surprise... what was delivered to my door turned out to be a hot potato.

Murong Shan put down his teacup, stood with his hands behind his back, and fell into deep thought.

According to the rules set by the sect's predecessors, an Ascension Token can only allow one person to join the sect.

The problem is that this is a sixteen-year-old Qi Refining Grand Perfection cultivator, and also possesses an extremely rare mutated spiritual root...

With such aptitude, he is almost certain to become a Foundation Establishment cultivator in the future, and may even have a chance to form a Golden Core!

Now that the matter has fallen into my hands, there is absolutely no reason for me to let such a talented young man go.

If I were to turn away such a talented and beautiful person today because I am bound by rules...

If, by some chance, he achieves great success elsewhere and attains the Great Dao of Core Formation... when the sect investigates today's events, he, Murong Shan, will absolutely not escape the charge of "dereliction of duty," and may even face more serious consequences!
Therefore, this is no longer a matter of whether or not to take Mo Yu into the sect, but rather that he must find a way to accomplish this.

Or... pass the buck.

Murong Shan instantly made up his mind. He turned around and gave his disciple a stern instruction:

"Go back first and take good care of those two. Remember, do not neglect them! Especially that genius with the mutated spiritual root, you absolutely cannot let him escape! Otherwise, I will not forgive you!"

Seeing that his master hadn't punished him, the patrolling disciple felt as if he'd been granted a pardon and breathed a sigh of relief. He quickly clasped his hands in greeting and said:

"Yes, Master! Please rest assured, I will keep a close watch on him!"

"go Go."

Murong Shan waved his hand impatiently, signaling him to leave quickly.

After his disciple left, he did not delay at all. He immediately controlled his flying sword, transforming into a streak of light, and sped towards the central hall of the sect.

……

As they approached the palace gate, the two gatekeepers on either side saw the newcomer and quickly bowed with their swords drawn.

"Greetings, Uncle-Master Murong!"

"Ah."

Murong Shan nodded slightly in response.

He glanced at the sect's main hall, which was usually open but now closed, and knew that the sect leader, Zhong Lingdao, must be meeting with some important person.

So he looked at the two disciples guarding the gate and asked, "Sect Leader, are you talking to someone?"

One of the disciples respectfully replied, "Reporting to Master Uncle, it is Grandmaster Hong Fu."

"Uncle-Master Hongfu..."

Murong Shan closed her eyes slightly.

The only female cultivator in the alchemy stage in the Yellow Maple Valley.

With immense strength and a cold demeanor, he was among the top figures in the entire Yue Kingdom. Within the sect, apart from Patriarch Linghu, few could rival him.

He didn't dare knock on the door again.

With the divine sense of a Core Formation cultivator, my arrival must have already been sensed by them.

If the other party does not signal for you to come in, it means that they do not wish to be disturbed.

Murong Shan stood quietly outside the hall, waiting.

"Squeak-"

After a moment, the heavy palace doors opened inwards on their own.

A middle-aged Taoist priest with a long, three-stranded beard and a refined appearance emerged from the hall, a gentle smile on his face:
"Junior Brother Murong, please come in."

This person is none other than Zhong Lingdao, the current leader of Huangfeng Valley.

Murong Shan smiled, but instead of entering, he cupped his hands and said:
"I won't trouble you any longer, Sect Leader. I've come here with only one matter to discuss..."

He succinctly recounted the entire story of Han Li and Mo Yu.

Furthermore, it emphasizes Mo Yu's unknown wood-fire mutated spiritual root, as well as his genius cultivation of reaching the Great Perfection of Qi Refining at the young age of sixteen.

Upon hearing this, Zhong Lingdao immediately understood.

The solution to this problem is actually quite simple: just accept both of them.

The problem is that sects have always been extremely strict in accepting disciples.

At this moment, there is still more than a year until the next Ascension Ceremony.

Even though Murong Shan was the sect's manager, he did not have the authority to directly admit someone into the sect at this moment.

But this matter can't wait; what if the person just runs away?

Therefore, this matter must be decided personally by him, the sect leader.

Of course, the Core Formation elders within the sect hold a transcendent position, and they can naturally accept anyone they wish to join.

“Junior Brother Murong handled it very well. Such promising talents should not be let go. You should take these two men with you…” Zhong Lingdao was about to ask Murong Shan to bring them over so that he could make a decision himself.

Inside the hall, a clear, cold female voice suddenly rang out:

"You just said that person has what kind of mutated spiritual root?"

"Senior Aunt Hongfu." Upon hearing this, Murong Shan immediately bowed respectfully to the people inside the hall.

"No need for formalities." A woman dressed in red palace attire slowly walked out of the hall.

She looked to be only in her early thirties, with a beautiful face and still retaining her charm, but her face was as cold as ice, and her phoenix eyes faintly revealed a kind of fierce aura rarely seen in ordinary cultivators.

Murong Shan dared not look directly at him, and lowered his head to tell the truth:

"I don't know the specifics. I only heard from my disciple that it is a mutation of the dual fire and wood spiritual roots. Its spiritual energy is scorching and domineering, even more intense than ordinary fire spiritual energy."

Hong Fu's cool eyes flickered, and she turned to Zhong Ling, saying, "In that case, bring them here now. I also want to see these two."

These words carried a somewhat commanding tone.

However, Zhong Lingdao, as the leader of a sect, showed no dissatisfaction on his face, but simply bowed respectfully in response.

"Yes!"

In the world of cultivation, strength reigns supreme.

In the eyes of these Core Formation stage cultivators within the sect, he, the sect leader, was merely a slightly higher-ranking... steward.

……

Soon, Murong Shan personally led the two teenagers to the sect's main hall.

He had warned the two men repeatedly along the way.

The people who want to see them this time include not only the sect leader of Huangfeng Valley, but also a grandmaster who has reached the Core Formation Realm!
They must be careful with their words and actions, and absolutely must not do anything out of line.

Once they angered the other party, no one could protect them. Han Li's heart tightened upon hearing this.

Between each realm of cultivation, there is an insurmountable chasm.

In his eyes, cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage were already unapproachable beings who could crush him with a flick of their wrist.

Not to mention, the legendary... Core Formation stage cultivators!

Ordinary Qi Refining stage cultivators like him might never have the chance to meet him even once in their entire lives; he is a true big shot in the entire cultivation world!
For a moment, Han Li felt immense pressure, and even his breathing became cautious.

Meanwhile, the mortal Mo Yu remained lazy and looked as if he hadn't woken up yet.

It's just a mere Core Formation.

With one sword strike, the opponent would have to kneel and beg for their life.

Otherwise, if his "world anchor" were to merge with those powerful figures in the group along with his true spirit fragments...

She'll be the next one to die.

Therefore, even when facing a cultivator at the Core Formation stage.

Although Mo Yu's behavior was not out of line, there was no fear in his eyes.

"Disciple Han Li (Mo Yu) pays respects to Headmaster Zhong and Grandmaster Hong Fu."

Han Li and Mo Yu bowed to the two important figures in the hall.

Hong Fu and Zhong Lingdao sat high in the main seats, their eyes sharp as they carefully examined the two young men before them.

In terms of appearance, one is plain-looking and the other is unremarkable; neither has anything special about them and they appear quite ordinary.

However, the spiritual energy fluctuations emanating from the two individuals were indeed quite substantial.

Even Han Li, with his mixed spiritual roots of four elements, might have a chance to reach the Foundation Establishment stage if he had enough opportunities, given his current age and cultivation level.

Zhong Lingdao pondered to himself that even if he took the other party into his sect, it wouldn't be a disgrace to the reputation of Huangfeng Valley.

As for Mo Yu, he was even more impressed!
His body was filled with intense spiritual energy, almost condensing into liquid!
With such talent, even without the aid of Foundation Establishment Pills, in another three to five years, he would probably be able to attempt Foundation Establishment on his own!
Hong Fu's gaze also fell on Mo Yu.

A rare, faint smile appeared on his usually icy face.

"Ah, very good!"

"?"

Zhong Lingdao, who was standing to the side, was very surprised.

Although Mo Yu's aptitude is indeed quite good, judging from his humble yet confident demeanor, his state of mind must also be excellent.

But surely it's not enough to warrant such high praise from a Core Formation cultivator like Hong Fu?
Although there aren't many mutated spiritual roots in this world, they are not uncommon for the major sects.

While it is indeed easier for them to break through to the Core Formation stage than ordinary people, it only gives them a slightly higher chance.

Those who can truly form a core are still very few and far between.

Without reaching the Core Formation stage, one cannot truly be considered a cultivator in the cultivation world.

Ignoring the astonishment of those around her, Hong Fu looked at Mo Yu and once again uttered something startling:
"Young man, would you be willing to become my disciple?"

Even the mortal Mo Yu was dumbfounded.

Wait... what's going on here?

Given his mutated spiritual root with the Yang attribute, from the perspective of cultivation method compatibility, shouldn't it be Li Huayuan, who possesses the "Three Yang Body," who should take him as a disciple?
What's wrong with Hong Fu? Why does she suddenly want to take me as her disciple?
After overcoming her initial shock, Prince Murong Shan frantically winked at Mo Yu, signaling him to agree immediately!
This is a Core Formation stage cultivator personally accepting a disciple!

Inside the sect, countless Foundation Establishment stage disciples have sought for decades, yet have failed to become disciples of any Core Formation cultivator.

He's risen to the top in one fell swoop!

However, the mortal Mo Yu still hesitated.

After all, Li Huayuan is more suitable to be his master not only in terms of attributes, but also emotionally, he can become a fellow disciple with Han Li in the future.

Even from the most utilitarian and practical perspective, the "Qingyuan Sword Manual" in his hand is the supreme sword technique that Han Laomo has used all the way from the mortal realm to the spirit realm, and even to the Mahayana cultivation level, without ever falling behind!
He has a mutated fire and wood spiritual root, so he can also cultivate wood-based sword techniques. As for the Green Bamboo Bee Cloud Sword, lightning and fire are a good match.

Just as he hesitated, Han Li, who was standing next to him, was frantically giving him meaningful glances, urging him to agree quickly.

His motivation, however, was not because it was some extraordinary opportunity.

Rather, it's because... these two mere Qi Refining stage cultivators simply don't have the right to refuse a Core Formation stage master!

Since the other party has already spoken out of turn, it is a matter of great importance.

So, no matter what they really think, they only have one option: to "agree"!
He pursed his lips, suppressed all his calculations, and bowed deeply to the red ribbon above him:
"Disciple Mo Yu greets Master!"

"Get up."

Hong Fu stood up from her seat, walked to him, and gently helped him up.

Zhong Lingdao and Murong Shan, who were standing nearby, stepped forward with smiles to offer their congratulations.

"Congratulations, Martial Aunt Hongfu, on the arrival of your wonderful disciple."

"Yes, I suppose that in a hundred years at most, my Yellow Maple Valley will be able to add another Core Formation cultivator."

Hong Fu's expression remained calm, showing no reaction to their flattery.

She had heard these kinds of compliments far too often.

"Come on, let me show you around the sect and settle you in."

Upon hearing this, the mortal Mo Yu turned to look at Han Li.

Seeing this, Zhong Lingdao smiled and said, "Nephew, please go with Aunt Hongfu without worry. I will take care of the matter of you two entering the sect."

Han Li nodded heavily at him.

Without making a sound, the mortal Mo Yu pointed to the black ring on his hand at Han Li, and said with a smile, "Thank you, Sect Leader. Then this disciple will take his leave."

After he finished speaking, he was swept up by Hong Fu with a soft red light, transformed into a long rainbow, and disappeared into the hall.

Han Li gazed at the receding rainbow light, and in his heart, he sighed inwardly:
"Senior Brother Mo possesses extraordinary talent and great fortune, making him like a pearl in the night, always admired wherever he goes. I, however, am dull-witted; compared to him, I am but sand on the ground."

Although he was filled with emotion, he felt no jealousy whatsoever, and was even somewhat worried about Mo Yu.

After all, as the saying goes, Core Formation cultivators still hold their value relatively well in the mortal cultivation world, belonging to the true high-level cultivators.

There are plenty of geniuses, but very few can truly impress these Core Formation cultivators.

Training disciples is a thankless and arduous task. Unless forced by the sect's strict regulations, most Core Formation cultivators are too lazy to take on disciples.

There's no way around it; cultivators spend too much time cultivating, and even those who reach the Core Formation stage only live for five or six hundred years.

However, even with ample resources, it would still take at least two cycles of sixty years to reach the Core Formation stage.

Even if they put in a lot of effort to train a Core Formation disciple, what benefit would it bring them personally?

The answer is obvious: yes, but not many.

And more likely than not, they will never be able to form a core in the first place.

Therefore, even if a Core Formation cultivator takes on disciples, it's mostly just to give the sect an account and make up the numbers. Even if they do take them on, they basically leave them to their own devices.

However, it is clearly problematic for someone like Hong Fu to take the initiative to ask Mo Yu to be her disciple.

Hopefully, Senior Brother Mo's departure will bring him good fortune rather than misfortune.

Han Li shook his head inwardly. The Core Formation Realm was too far away for him. All he could do was pray for Mo Yu in his heart.

(End of this chapter)