Too many people are dying in this chaotic world? Then I'll activate the control panel!

Ever since that day when Guo Xiao targeted her on the training platform...

Wang Sheng repaid evil with kindness and continued to diligently refine elixirs for Guo Fengchao and do his work for him!

Another day of heavy snowfall.

On Qingying Peak, Guo Xiao held a grand banquet to celebrate his advancement to the Innate Realm. He invited many friends and Innate Realm experts from other peaks of the Zhen Ding Sect to come and offer their congratulations.

The Green Eagle Peak was brightly decorated and bustling with people. One after another, innate masters emerged from the sky, carrying congratulatory gifts, as if immortals were bestowing blessings. The scene was lively and extraordinary.

Even the Venerable Master Yuzhen came twice, sitting with Guo Fengchao, bringing wave after wave of excitement to the banquet, surprising everyone, and several times welcoming the Venerable Master's arrival in unison!

With the three Venerable Master Yuzhen here, there will surely be a lecture and discussion, which makes many martial arts enthusiasts overjoyed.

The aroma of exotic beast meat, innate wine, and exquisite liquor filled half the mountain peak.

Amidst such liveliness atop Qingying Peak,

Halfway up the mountain, a man sat alone in his alchemy room, accompanied only by a cold alchemy furnace and dim lamplight, a rather desolate scene.

"It's been over three months since I arrived in the prefectural city! Finally, I'm about to reach the Innate Realm!"

Wang Sheng stared intently at the panel, a hint of joy appearing on his face.

He was completely unconcerned about the lively banquet outside; on the contrary, he felt quite satisfied that most people were on the mountaintop while he was left alone.

The Xuan Tian Nine Revolutions Divine Roc Technique, once cultivated to the peak of the sixth revolution, is just one step away from advancing to the seventh revolution and reaching the Innate Body Refinement stage.

At this moment, as long as Wang Sheng has a thought, he can step into the realm of innate body refinement.

"One can enter the Innate Refinement Realm at any time now. However, it will be difficult to conceal one's cultivation level then. If Guo Fengchao discovers it, there could be serious trouble!"

Wang Sheng's joy faded, and he spoke calmly.

The innate state is different from all previous realms.

In the previous realm, there were truly rare and precious treasures that could directly boost cultivation and break through bottlenecks!

However, to break through to the Innate Realm, there are no treasures to help; one can only rely on oneself.

Some true geniuses may be stuck at the peak of the He Jin realm for decades and still fail to break through.

Some people achieve great things late in life. They may appear mediocre in their youth, possessing only superior natural talent, but with unwavering willpower, they can surpass even geniuses and advance to the innate level.

Therefore, breaking through the innate level, whether through body refinement or true qi cultivation, requires a great deal of personal talent and willpower.

Wang Sheng has inferior physical constitution and his willpower is not very good. If he were to break through rashly at such a young age, it would probably cause a stir and attract attention throughout the Zhen Ding Sect and even the entire prefecture city.

This is not a good way out!

"I have repeatedly begged Guo Fengchao to grant me just one glimpse of the Innate Dharma, to fulfill my lifelong wish. Guo Fengchao has agreed and will bestow upon me this opportunity to see the Innate Dharma one month from now, when all the registered disciples are formally transferred to the status of lineage disciples!"

"We can wait another month. If he goes back on his word by then, we'll have no choice but to leave the Zhen Ding Sect and search for other innate cultivation methods!"

Wang Sheng thought to himself.

If he had entered the Innate Body Refinement stage, he should have had the opportunity to forcibly seize the Innate True Qi techniques of some independent masters.

However, setting aside the fact that these rogue practitioners' methods are certainly not as advanced as those of the True Ding Sect, Wang Sheng is only at the initial stage of innate body refinement. If he wants to seize it, he will probably have to wait some time.

Therefore, after a brief consideration, Wang Sheng decided that waiting another month would not be a problem.

"The rebel army in Nanling Prefecture has been defeated! Next, the 300,000 elite troops of the Great Jing Dynasty will face off against the Han barbarians."

"Regardless of victory or defeat, the Great Jing Dynasty's strength will be far less than before. What follows will either be the end of the dynasty, a change of regime, or a chaotic era of warring factions vying for power. We must continue to find ways to strengthen our forces!"

While pondering these messages and planning his famous True Qi cultivation method, Wang Sheng began cultivating the third and fourth ancient top-tier body-refining methods: "Nine Netherworld Savage Dragon Prison Suppression Technique" and "Formless Heavenly Thunder Hidden Serpent Life-Severing Technique".

He then went on to cultivate more techniques for transforming internal energy, hoping to achieve remarkable results when breaking through to the innate level.

In a blink of an eye,

A month later.

Zhen Ding Sect, on Qingying Peak.

Wang Sheng, along with five other nominal disciples, formally became Guo Fengchao's disciples and inherited his teachings.

At the summit of Qingying Peak.

A strong wind blew in gusts, its sound like thunder, booming and thumping.

"Of the six disciples, only you two wish to be the first to glimpse the secrets of the Innate Realm. But know that those with weak wills will find their resolve wavering if they prematurely examine the Innate Realm methods. Do you still wish to see them?"

Guo Fengchao, dressed in a loose white robe, with the serious and gloomy face of a middle-aged man, stood on the mountaintop with his hands behind his back, looking at Wang Sheng and another disciple, Hong Tao.

"I trouble my master with these thoughts; I only wish to see the Dharma and thus end all my worldly desires!"

Wang Sheng said firmly.

"Hey! Wang Sheng, why be so persistent! You're too attached to appearances."

"Poor physical constitution is not something that cannot be resolved. If you were to study the innate methods now, you would probably only be able to see them but never be able to grasp them for the rest of your life."

Guo Fengchao shook his head slightly and then looked at Hong Tao.

"This disciple intends to use this to temper my heart. This disciple does not believe that a mere glance at the innate Dharma can hinder my path! I do not believe it, and I will break through this illusion to prove my heart! I beg Master to grant my request!"

Hong Tao became even more arrogant and proud, which contrasted sharply with Wang Sheng's unwillingness to accept defeat.

One of them was so talented that Guo Fengchao took a liking to him and took him on as his apprentice.

Furthermore, if Wang Sheng hadn't gone to great lengths to curry favor, he might not have been able to become a disciple of the lineage even after several more years. And even if he had, he wouldn't have been able to experience the innate methods ahead of time.

"Very well, my disciple Hong Tao has great ambition and aspirations! If he succeeds, he will surely surpass his master in the future!"

Guo Fengchao sighed.

In Guo Fengchao's view, Hong Tao and Wang Sheng had different goals.

Therefore, even if both of them advance to the Innate Realm, Hong Tao, who knowingly ventures into dangerous territory despite the risks, has a stronger Daoist resolve and a brighter future.

Wang Sheng's obsessive determination to advance to the Innate Realm was merely a dying struggle; once he exhausted his last breath, further advancement would be impossible.

Not to mention, Hong Tao's talent, aptitude, and comprehension are far superior to Wang Sheng's.

Therefore, Guo Fengchao became increasingly optimistic about Hong Tao, and treated Wang Sheng with only ordinary respect.

"You can see it here."

"Remember, don't try to copy it in private or learn it haphazardly on your own."

"This could only be created by a True Lord; it contains too many mysteries for you to replicate!"

Guo Fengchao took out a scroll from his bosom, and when he unfolded it, he found a lifelike picture of an immortal undergoing tribulation.

Wang Sheng and Hong Tao were immediately captivated when they first saw it.

Only a few breaths later,

Wang Sheng suddenly woke up with a start and quickly looked around. Seeing that no thunder had fallen, he realized that he was still in the same place.

Guo Fengchao was speechless when he saw that Wang Sheng woke up in just a few breaths. He shook his head inwardly, feeling quite disappointed.

He had never seen a disciple who could comprehend something in just a few breaths.

How incredibly stupid that is!

He knew that inferior physical attributes were very poor, but having had excellent physical attributes since childhood, he had never realized that inferior physical attributes could be this bad.

He really is an uncivilized monkey!

"I shouldn't have been greedy and taken pity on his sincerity by accepting such a disciple. It was my carelessness!"

Guo Fengchao felt quite regretful.

He felt that taking a monkey like Wang Sheng as a disciple might ruin his reputation for life.

"I'm just too kind!"

"I actually let this kind of monkey become my disciple."

Guo Fengchao looked into Wang Sheng's bewildered and thoughtful eyes, seeing no sign of surprise or sudden realization, and felt even more disappointed, muttering to himself repeatedly.

A full half-stick of incense had passed.

Hong Tao suddenly snapped out of his daze, his face beaming with joy. "Hahahaha! I understand! I understand! I understand!"

"Excellent, excellent!"

Guo Fengchao nodded repeatedly, his eyes full of satisfaction.

at this time,

Wang Sheng also realized from Guo Fengchao and Hong Tao's reactions that he had performed poorly.

"What a load of rubbish!"

"The Innate Realm you acquired through countless hours of practice is comparable to my breakthrough to the Innate Realm through a single thought of diligent cultivation!"

"Only through such hard work can I be considered to have profound cultivation."

Wang Sheng cursed inwardly.

How much money and effort did he spend to see the innate method, and he only saw it for a few breaths?

He thought it hadn't even started, but it was already over.

Hong Tao was taken in as a disciple by Guo Fengchao, who gave him special instruction and even demonstrated the innate methods to him for free!

The difference between the two was indeed enough to make Wang Sheng feel envious.

With such inferior physique, they're truly not fit to be human!

"Go down!"

Guo Fengchao dismissed Wang Sheng and then began to give Hong Tao special tutoring again.

"yes!"

Wang Sheng bowed and withdrew.

time flies.

Another month or so has passed.

On this day, a big piece of news quickly spread throughout Qingying Peak.

Hong Tao,

He attempted to break through to the Innate Realm, but failed!

"Hahaha!"

"Refining your mind? This is the consequence of prematurely seeing innate techniques!"

"I heard that Master specially invited a master to treat him, saying that his heart meridian was damaged."

"That kid used to be so arrogant. He even wanted to marry Senior Sister Guo Xiao! Now, tsk tsk!"

On Qingying Peak, many people looked down on Hong Tao's youthful vigor and arrogance.

Now that Hong Tao has suffered a defeat, he feels refreshed and enlightened, as many people openly and secretly mock him.

Qingying Peak

A secluded path hidden in the mountains and forests.

Hong Tao walked alone along the path, his face pale.

This was the first time in his life that he had encountered such a huge setback.

The ridicule from his fellow disciples and the disappointment from his master plunged Hong Tao into despair. He couldn't help but leave his room and hide away on this secluded path to clear his head.

Ta-da!

Footsteps sounded.

At this moment, a figure walked up from below the path and came face to face with Hong Tao.

"Wang Sheng?"

Hong Tao was taken aback. Seeing Wang Sheng covered in blood, his expression immediately turned serious. He looked around, thinking that an enemy had appeared.

"Don't worry. I've failed to break through to the Innate Realm!"

Wang Sheng explained helplessly.

He never imagined that he would encounter people while walking up such a remote mountain path.

After seeing the painting of the Transcending Tribulation Immortal that day, Wang Sheng returned to his room and broke through to the Innate Realm in an instant.

The terrifying power accumulated over hundreds of days and nights directly pushed Wang Sheng's cultivation level, which should have broken through to the first level of the Innate Realm, to the fourth level!

Later, in order to openly and legitimately practice his innate cultivation within the Zhen Ding Sect and inherit the teachings of the Venerable Master, Wang Sheng...

Therefore, he used his innate cultivation of true qi and body refinement to search everywhere for treasures that could improve his physical constitution.

After more than a month, Wang Sheng robbed government officials and seized large caravans, acquiring three treasures that could enhance one's physical constitution.

Wang Sheng felt that continuing the robbery would be too dangerous, so he returned to Zhen Ding Mountain.

Before entering Zhen Ding Mountain, Wang Sheng had crippled his own cultivation, dropping to the peak of the He Jin Grandmaster level. The blood on his body was from this self-inflicted damage, a disguise for a failed breakthrough.

For others, even the most talented experts, the difficulty of breaking through to a higher level after abandoning their own cultivation would increase dramatically.

However, Wang Sheng only needs to use his talent and hard work to make a little progress, and he will break through to the Innate True Person realm again from the peak of the Harmony Realm.

"The same to you?"

Hong Tao stared blankly at Wang Sheng's pale face and blood-covered body.

This scene looks so familiar.

Isn't that exactly what I am?

"You monkey—no, you human—you actually dare to attempt to break through to the innate level?"

Hong Tao's feelings were extremely complicated.

He never imagined that he, with his exceptional talent and physique, would one day end up like a monkey!

"Damn it, why can't I even try to break through to the Innate Realm?!"

Wang Sheng cursed and swore.

He had just returned and was unaware that Hong Tao had failed to break through to the Innate Realm.

"Oh dear! I was too arrogant!"

"I never imagined we'd find ourselves in the same boat!"

"However, I will definitely break through to the Innate Realm! I won't end up like you!"

"Don't break through anymore! If you keep doing that, you'll wear yourself out."

"Save your life. You'll have the chance to introduce me to your descendants later. I, Hong Tao, the Venerable Yuzhen, was once in the same boat as you."

"Don't worry, I will definitely succeed in breaking through to the Innate Realm. You will have the honor of meeting me on that day!"

Hong Tao stepped forward, patted Wang Sheng on the shoulder, and said with a determined expression and increasingly proud spirit.

It was as if he had regained his confidence in front of Wang Sheng.

Then, Hong Tao turned and left. He decided to restore his cultivation and continue his journey to the Innate Realm!

"Stop whining! You need to get help if you're sick!"

Wang Sheng looked at Hong Tao's arrogant expression and was speechless.

He was too lazy to inquire or analyze any further.

With three kinds of root bone treasures in hand,

He will then have the cultivation level of a normal genius, and will no longer need to try to hide his cultivation level.

The innate methods and the superior methods will be bestowed by the sect once you have cultivated them to the highest level.

Ten days later.

After Wang Sheng consumed all the root and bone treasures, his root and bone structure were fixed.

Barely reached the level of superior-grade root bone!

Hong Tao failed to achieve the desired result again.

At Qingying Peak, two other disciples also failed to break through to the Innate Realm.

This is all perfectly normal.

After all, being born with the ability to fly and live a long life is against the natural order, so failure is quite normal.

Success is what makes it valuable and rare.

Wang Sheng announced to the outside world that he had obtained a treasure of root bone during his adventure and had become a superior root bone. On the third day, he failed to break through to the innate level!

On the seventh day, the attempt to break through to the Innate Realm failed!

On the eleventh day, the attempt to break through to the innate level failed!

……

Every time Wang Sheng failed to break through, he would ask his senior sister all sorts of questions about breaking through, which in turn made everyone know how many times Wang Sheng had tried to break through.

More than a month later,

Wang Sheng failed to break through more than ten times in a row. Everyone was initially surprised that he continued to try, but now they were almost used to it.

If Wang Sheng hadn't publicly claimed to have mastered body-refining techniques, he would have died from depletion of qi and blood long ago.

But now, Wang Sheng's repeated failures to advance and break through in a month have earned him some fame within the Zhen Ding Sect.

After all, not everyone can withstand consecutive failed breakthroughs. Both the physical body and the Dao heart need time to repair.

Just when everyone was starting to treat Wang Sheng as a source of amusement, using him to make jokes and tease them from time to time,

Wang Sheng made his twenty-first breakthrough and suddenly succeeded!