Gao Wu: Others practice martial arts, but you cultivate immortality?

Cui Zhao followed his father to Earth;

Earth was not unfamiliar to him, but... it was just like a passerby.

The Cui family's roots are not here, and he hasn't returned for a long time...

Someone picked them up and settled them in the manor, where they waited patiently.

As a member of the Qin Elders Council, Cui Zhong wielded immense power and had numerous followers. Therefore, after the Zhuxing Palace made its decision, it granted Cui Zhong one hundred places to attend the "Taya Elite Class."

However... not many people came;

Even many of the descendants of the Cui family choose to continue practicing martial arts.

The larger the family, the deeper their understanding of the Dao of Immortality;

Seeing that geniuses who were once stronger than themselves made slow progress after cultivating the immortal path, and that most of them had to figure things out on their own... they began to keep their distance from the immortal path.

One can refuse to accept fate, but one cannot refuse to believe in evil...

Cui Zhao was in a bad mood, and so was Cui Zhong;

His second son's question, "Does repaying a debt of gratitude mean sacrificing the future of the entire Cui family?"... filled him with sorrow.

Even his wife advised him that perhaps it wasn't necessary to take such a desperate gamble...

If I hadn't flinched back then, you wouldn't be in this mess. All these years, you've enjoyed so many resources and conveniences thanks to my power.

Could it be that you've all reached your current level of strength because you're all martial arts geniuses?

Now you want to talk to me about independence and freedom...?

Cui Zhong found it ridiculous, but after all, they were his own bloodline... He couldn't bear to use excessive force, so he simply let them be.

However... they were all expelled from the family;

However, it seems there are more people on that side now, and he feels more like the one abandoned by his family...

Fortunately, his eldest son was understanding; although he had been crying loudly, he still followed him back to Earth...

......

Inside the spacious auditorium, Cui Zhong sat lost in thought;

"Elder Cui! You've arrived too?" A voice startled him awake. He turned his head and saw a young-looking martial artist sitting down beside him.

He remembered this young man; three thousand years ago, he had shown his talent and won first place in the All-Army Genius Martial Arts Competition.

Unfortunately, he wasn't the only one who was interested in recruiting talent, and ultimately they failed to do so...

"Xiao Feng, why are you alone? Your general..." Cui Zhong stopped halfway through his sentence, having nothing more to ask.

Xiao Feng smiled somewhat awkwardly, then changed the subject: "Elder, I don't know if you've heard, but not only will Senior Taya be giving a lecture today, but even the First Elder will be making an appearance!"

Cui Zhong has been in a slump lately and hasn't inquired about the situation, so he really doesn't know;

He exclaimed in surprise, "So, we'll be able to catch a glimpse of the Sovereign's presence soon?"

Although Chu Yuan had previously held a Sovereign's Celebration, not many people in the Great Qin actually participated.

There were only about a dozen or so acquaintances and friends of Chu Yuan...

"Yes, the Lord of the Stars... I only knew of this realm within the Spirit Realm; I truly had no idea what kind of power it possessed!"

Cui Zhong couldn't imagine it either;

Logically speaking, there are only four major realms between the Starry Sky Sovereign and the Creation Realm...

Cui Zhong shook his head and stopped thinking about it.

"With your talent, it would be a waste to cultivate the path of immortality."

"That's not quite right," Xiao Feng said with a smile. "Isn't there a saying in our Great Qin: top geniuses cultivate immortality, while ordinary geniuses practice martial arts?"

Those with greater talent all cultivate the path of immortality; what's the point of wasting my meager talent?

"But those top geniuses are no match for you now."

"Anyway, I don't think there's anything wrong with cultivating immortality." Xiao Feng said seriously, "Actually, to be honest, Elder, I've always been quite curious about the path of immortality."

I have also privately studied many immortal cultivation techniques;

Compared to martial arts, the path of immortality is indeed more profound...

Cui Zhong shook his head. Immortal cultivation techniques aren't exactly secrets; who hasn't seen them?

However, there is no complete supporting system;

Secondly, realizing one's talent is not as quick or clear as through martial arts... This is why no one is willing to switch to martial arts.

"Then this time, you'll get what you want..."

He had barely finished speaking when a young man appeared on the high platform at the very front of the auditorium...

.......

Chu Yuan is very unhappy now;

He felt betrayed.

He had come quite happily, intending to meet many high-ranking and powerful martial artists in the Qin Dynasty, to help them with their basic training, and to give them some private instruction...

After all, these people have made contributions and are quite talented.

Surprisingly, there were only so few people at the designated location.

It barely reached one-third of what was expected...

He looked at Zhao Zheng and Zhang Wenyuan, who were sitting at the front, with a questioning gaze, and then got down.

"Old Zhang, Old Zhao, what... what's going on?"

Zhang Wenyuan lowered his eyes and remained silent. Zhao Zheng sighed inwardly and said, "Those who were willing to come have all come... The rest are those who resist the path of immortality."

"......"

Zhang Wenyuan was startled upon hearing this and abruptly looked up.

"It's not that I'm resisting... it's just that I have some doubts. After all, the Qin Dynasty now has a vast territory and needs the strength of martial artists to guard it."

Others believe they lack the talent to comprehend the profound mysteries of immortality...

Chu Yuan interrupted him, his tone flat: "Aren't there others who say that immortal resources are scarce and that they should be courteous and yielding?"

"......"

Zhang Wenyuan fell silent again, and Chu Yuan also felt somewhat helpless;

Zhang Wenyuan is a good person with a kind and tolerant personality, which was evident from the first time I met him.

Who would expend their own energy to heal a junior when they themselves are seriously injured?

The younger generation even asked for a special opportunity on the spot, and he actually gave it to them...

Zhang Wenyuan is the kind of person who would do something like this.

So Chu Yuan wasn't angry with him, but he also wouldn't listen to his explanations for those people...

What Zhao Zheng said is the truth.

"Did they think I was negotiating with them?"

"Perhaps that's what they think," Zhao Zheng said again. "It's because you usually have such a low profile that many people feel it doesn't matter whether the Great Qin has you or not..."

They believed they had conquered this territory and advanced in martial arts through their own abilities.

"...So you're blaming me for never showing up?" Chu Yuan was somewhat speechless;

Zhao Zheng thought for a moment: "No, you should indeed focus all your energy on cultivation..."

Sigh, why bring that up now?

What are your plans to do?

"You already said it was 'handled,' so why are you asking...?"

Zhang Wenyuan exclaimed in surprise, "Chu Yuan! Their crimes don't warrant death!?"

Chu Yuan sighed, "Old Zhang, you really should go and travel beyond the borders of the Qin Dynasty, and see for yourself..."