Am I the only good person in this cultivation world?

Yao Han was stunned.

He was genuinely a bit stunned.

Having cultivated for so many years, when had he ever seen a Core Formation cultivator apologize to a Qi Refining disciple?

Back when he was in the Demon Palace, he was always on guard and careful in everything he did.

Beware of juniors, beware of elders, beware of friends and colleagues, beware of fellow disciples.

The members of the Demonic Sect are ruthless and cruel. Betrayal and kicking someone when they're down are commonplace. Taking advantage of someone's misfortune and stabbing them in the back are even more commonplace. If you're not careful, you'll be doomed and fall into an abyss.

Over the years, he has walked on thin ice in the world of cultivation, and the word "caution" has been engraved into his bones and become a habit.

I've grown accustomed to helplessness, accustomed to solitude, accustomed to prudence, and accustomed to not relying on external assistance.

But today, in the main hall of the Wanxiang Temple, the loud laughter of these two seniors seemed to melt away something in his heart.

So, there's another way to cultivate immortality.

"Come, young friend, hold your breath and relax your mind. I will lift the restriction for you!"

Yao Han took a deep breath and did as instructed.

In a daze, it felt as if a warm, large hand had brushed across my soul. When I opened my eyes again, the restriction had vanished completely.

However, Yao Han did not open his eyes.

He felt incredibly clear-headed at that moment, all the frustration of the past few days vanished, and a sudden flash of inspiration struck him. In the blink of an eye, countless shackles and bottlenecks within his body disappeared in an instant!

Sect Leader Qin and Venerable Bailu raised their eyebrows, exchanged a glance, and both saw surprise in each other's eyes.

Yao Han stood still, seemingly asleep, but his body unconsciously assumed the posture of circulating internal energy. With each breath, the Fiery Light Technique within his body circulated on its own, his meridians and energy points were full of vitality, and the primordial energy of heaven and earth surged in!

After a while, Yao Han felt a sudden roar within his body, as magical power flowed through his entire body, rising from the soles of his feet and reaching the top of his head!

Fourth level of Qi Refining!

Once the magical power within his body had gradually stabilized, Yao Han slowly opened his eyes. A golden light flashed from his pupils as he bowed deeply to the two seniors.

"Thank you both for protecting us!"

"Oh, no need to be so polite. Young friend, your talent is astonishing. Given time, you might very well reach our level. What do you think of my Myriad Phenomena Temple? Why don't you stay here instead of going to the Water Moon Palace? I'll take you as my personal disciple, what do you say?"

"Ancestor, how many disciples have you taken in already? How come you're even trying to steal the disciple of my former friend! Just give me some face, please don't offend the Water Moon Palace..."

Yao Han smiled slightly and returned the jade slip left by Xu Yuan to Bai Lu Zhenren:

"I appreciate your kindness, Ancestor. In truth, I am not a member of the Water Moon Palace. I only obtained the inheritance of Senior You Tian by chance. Therefore, I am using his name today to protect myself. I have offended you in the past. I hope you two seniors will forgive me."

"Hehe, I knew it! Your robe didn't look quite like something from the Water Moon Palace. Now it matches up. It's alright, I understand your caution. When you suddenly wander into someone else's territory, you can't be too careful. However, since you're not from the Water Moon Palace, why did you refuse my request?"

"To my shame, I always thought that Senior You Tian was still alive and intended to go directly to become his disciple. However, I unexpectedly ran into Elder Xu Yuan of your sect and had no choice but to change my route and visit you first. I just learned that Senior You Tian has passed away, which has stirred up my emotions. Today, I am already grateful to the two seniors for their attention. If I were to fail in this favor, I fear that my Dao heart would be clouded and my future cultivation would be hindered."

Yao Han no longer hesitated and spoke frankly.

"Hmm, not bad. Such a character is truly commendable."

Sect Leader Qin nodded:

"Since you have already learned You Tian's techniques, you are already considered his successor, so it doesn't matter whether you borrow them or not... Nephew, please wait here for a moment. Let us take a look at what Senior Brother Xu left in this jade slip."

After the sect leader finished speaking, he cast a soundproof barrier, enveloping him and the White Deer Immortal together.

Yao Han nodded in understanding, then lowered his head slightly to slowly digest the insight he had just gained.

Actually, there's nothing to hide about his secrets. Apart from the somewhat mysterious Qiankun bag, there's nothing wrong with telling these two other people about everything else.

However, this was only because these two people harbored no ill will towards him, or rather, they had no reason to harbor any ill will. If they were two cunning individuals, the situation would be quite different.

Acting cautiously is not a mistake. If he hadn't been careful all these years, he wouldn't be standing in this hall today; he would have long since perished, a mere skeleton.

However, caution and openness are not contradictory.

"If one is too open-minded, one will fall into a lower rank; if one is too cautious, one will become a demon in one's heart."

"Being cautious does not bind oneself, nor does being open-minded indulge oneself. It is not out of fear that one dares not act, but out of genuine knowledge that one can uphold; it is not out of indulgence that one is unrestrained, but out of clarity that one finds peace."

"The cautious conceal their sharpness within, while the upright uphold righteousness without. They do not hide their brilliance, but rather refrain from flaunting it; they do not act timidly, but rather do not deviate from the right path."

"With a clear mind, all things become clear. With true intention in your heart, inspiration will come naturally."

Yao Han sat cross-legged in the main hall and unconsciously began practicing the "Blazing Light Technique" again.

……

"I see. Alas. It seems that Junior Nephew Xu has truly perished. What a pity, what a pity."

Master Bailu raised his head to look at the sky, sighed several times, and remained silent.

"Ancestor, if what Senior Brother Xu said in this jade slip is true, then won't there be no peace in Dongling forever! How should my Myriad Manifestations Temple conduct itself?"

"Ha, what are you saying? Even without his words, would Dongling ever have a peaceful day?"

"this……"

"I've lived for over a hundred years and have long seen through the ways of these powerful sects. This time, it's nothing more than the same old story—fighting for resources and scheming for profit. In the end, it's still mortals and these low-level disciples who suffer. Alas! It's lamentable that we cultivators are ultimately confined to this mortal world. Cultivating immortality, cultivating immortality—how many can truly transcend the mundane and become extraordinary..."

"However, this conflict seems different from before. Ancestor, you have been in seclusion and may not know that in recent months, three sects south of Jing Kingdom have been annihilated, including a major demonic sect!"

Upon hearing this, Master Bailu's expression darkened, and he ceased his sighing.

"What?! Such a big thing, why didn't you tell me sooner! Tell me quickly."

"Three months ago it was Xiao Huanmen, then the Demon Palace, and then the Blood Slaughter Sect. The perpetrators were extremely cruel, leaving no survivors. It is only said that the Blood Soul True Monarch of the Blood Slaughter Sect escaped with his life, but he was only seen by people in his escape light, and his whereabouts are still unknown. Now, all the sects, large and small, in the Ancient Barrier Mountains are in a state of panic and fear, and there is chaos."

"Little Huanmen... Old Man Fu is gone too?"

Master Bailu asked in a murmur.

Sect Leader Qin shook his head.

"...It seems that the situation in Dongling is truly about to change. Zeyan, I'll return to my cave and think it over. You should inform the disciples to temporarily close the mountain."

"clear."

Qin Zeyan bowed to the White Deer Master, then glanced at Yao Han:

"Ancestor, what should we do with this junior disciple?"

"This young friend was able to bring back Junior Nephew Xu's last words and inherit the legacy of Young Master You Tian, ​​so he is naturally destined to be with our sect. Find a disciple and take him to Wanxiang Cliff for a look. If he gains anything, it will also be his good fortune."

"Yes."