My cultivation level increases by one year every day!

silence!

The entire room fell silent!

This atmosphere lasted for several seconds.

Everyone's first reaction was to wonder if they had misheard.

Who would refuse to become a disciple of the Grand Master?

It's important to understand that the invitations are not just being extended by one elder.

That old man was clearly a top-ranking nobleman of the Qingyun Sect.

Not only the cultivators in the shadows, but even Emperor Hongtai and Li Chengxian beside them showed expressions of astonishment and surprise.

Since being transferred to Qingyun Academy, Li Chengxian has been obsessed with returning to the sect.

He knew all too well how much young cultivators in the world longed to join a major sect.

Why is Fang Yuan an exception?

It's one thing to have rejected Qingyun Academy twice, but now they don't even respect Qingyun Sect.

Li Chengxian had originally thought Fang Yuan was an unparalleled genius with an arrogant personality, but now it seemed he was a bit too arrogant, which made him feel slightly uncomfortable.

"They really don't know their own limitations," Emperor Hongtai thought to himself.

At this moment, Ninth Prince Li Chengze's Dao heart completely collapsed, but he quickly recovered.

If Fang Yuan really doesn't go to Qingyun Sect, that would be foolish. The gap between them will only widen in the future, and then he'll be easy to control.

"Isn't the Qingyun Sect your long-standing goal?" Murong Jing murmured, biting her red lips.

If we're talking about who was in a slightly better mood, it would probably be He Yunsong.

Fang Yuan didn't even want to go to the Qingyun Sect, so it was reasonable for him to refuse Fang Yuan's personal invitation, which saved him some face.

"You just said you don't want to join the Qingyun Sect?"

The Qingyun Sect elder, Wang Ting, looked rather grim as he gazed at Fang Yuan and repeated himself.

Fang Yuan nodded slightly, his attitude resolute.

Gu Fengyang was stunned for a moment, but instead of getting angry, his face was full of smiles.

"Whether you join the Qingyun Sect or not is a matter for later. You can become my disciple; the two are not mutually exclusive!"

Gu Fengyang thought he had discovered a new blind spot.

It would be better if Fang Yuan didn't join the Qingyun Sect; there would be no need to argue with the sect members, and he could be directly accepted as a disciple.

"Thank you for your kind offer, senior, but I have no plans to become your apprentice for the time being." Fang Yuan shook his head.

Gu Fengyang frowned and said, "You have great talent, and you are now in your prime. Don't waste your time."

Fang Yuan shook his head again.

"The Qingyun Sect has high entry requirements, many geniuses, and numerous powerful figures. It doesn't need another one like me."

Gu Fengyang sensed the sarcasm in those words, his brows furrowing. "What do you mean?"

Li Chengxian also noticed the dissatisfaction on Fang Yuan's face. As if he had thought of something, he briefly summarized the previous relationship between Fang Yuan and Qingyun Sect and transmitted it to Gu Fengyang and Elder Wang Ting.

"Wait a minute, with your talent, how could you have failed the disciple trial?" Gu Fengyang noticed something unusual.

The Qingyun Sect's disciple recruitment trials are open to all qualified young talents from the Hundred Kingdoms.

One of the restrictions is that the applicant must be no older than eighteen and have a cultivation level of at least the Innate Realm.

This restriction alone would disqualify the vast majority of geniuses in the Great Zhou Dynasty from even participating in the trials.

"Trials are inherently uncertain and risky. In previous years, there have been geniuses at the ninth level of the Innate Realm who failed to pass."

Wang Ting spoke calmly. He acknowledged Fang Yuan's talent, but did not believe there would be any problems with the Qingyun Sect's disciple trials over the years.

"Moreover, after breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage, the requirements for entering the Qingyun Sect will be relaxed, and you will be more valued by the sect."

The Qingyun Sect has a very long history and has long established a relatively complete set of recruitment standards, so it rarely misses out on geniuses.

"If your sect's trials were fair, we wouldn't be meeting here today," Fang Yuan said calmly.

Although it was the Qingyun Sect trial that my predecessor participated in, the clear memories were no different from my own personal experience.

He was severely injured and defeated because he was maliciously targeted by a prince of a dynasty and attacked by other geniuses.

In the final stage of the trial, the rules prohibit multiple people from attacking each other.

But that prince still managed to make the Qingyun Sect elders who were supervising the trial turn a deaf ear.

How can this be considered fair?

Wang Ting raised an eyebrow and asked, "What do you mean by that?"

Fang Yuan didn't want to explain; who knew that there was an elder of the Qingyun Sect and a genius who hadn't yet grown up?

In their hearts, who holds more weight, and with the bond of comradeship, the former is probably more important.

"If the trials for Qingyun Sect disciples are unfair, how could she have had the opportunity to enter the sect?"

Gu Fengyang knew there was something fishy going on, but he still didn't want to give up on this rare genius, so he pointed at Murong Jing.

"As this elder said, there is still an element of luck involved in the trial, and the kid is just unlucky." Fang Yuan shrugged.

Fang Yuan did not want to join the Qingyun Sect.

The unfair treatment encountered during the Qingyun Sect's disciple trials was only one of the reasons.

Secondly, that prince had already formed a blood feud with him, and if the two met again, it would be a fight to the death.

Fang Yuan had no connections in the Qingyun Sect, but others certainly did.

Despite having broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage, he's really nothing special among major sects. There are plenty of people who could crush him.

Why go to the Qingyun Sect now, where you can simply survive and grow stronger, only to be targeted and potentially face mortal danger?

Becoming a disciple of the respected elders is indeed very tempting, but one must consider the actual circumstances.

The intrigue and deception among large families are far more complex than those within a clan.

The purpose of large-scale cultivation is to obtain more cultivation resources, a better cultivation environment, and even guidance from powerful individuals.

The Fang family can currently meet all these conditions.

Moreover, with the talent of the Heavenly Origin Realm, he can cultivate for a year in a single day. Which disciple of a major sect can compare?

Given this, aside from the superficial allure, Fang Yuan couldn't find any reason to go to the Qingyun Sect for cultivation.

This is also the fundamental reason why he repeatedly refused the invitation from Qingyun Academy.

It's not worth it.

"As for that prince who stayed to cultivate in the Qingyun Sect, once I become a Golden Core True Monarch, I will definitely grind you to dust."

Fang Yuan thought to himself, and it seemed as if lightning was flashing deep in his pupils.

"No, I can't just stand by and watch you waste your talent."

Unable to get a reason from Gu Fengyang, he became very domineering and decided to take direct action, intending to forcibly abduct Fang Yuan.

"Even though you might blame me now, I'm doing this all for your own good!"

Having said that, Gu Feng unleashed his power, his aura soaring to the heavens, seemingly capable of stirring up the winds and clouds of the world, his might truly astonishing.

A giant hand formed from true essence reached out and headed straight for Fang Yuan, causing the space to tremble and hum.

"Is this the power of a Golden Core True Monarch?"

The cultivators hidden in the shadows trembled and their faces showed fear.

"Fang Yuan is truly ungrateful. A dignified True Lord accepting a disciple, yet he still makes excuses. If it were me, I would have bowed down and paid my respects immediately."

"Who says otherwise? I'd be willing to become a dog by the True Lord's side."

Gu Fengyang's attack was so powerful that Li Chengxian and Emperor Hongtai used their true energy to protect the people behind them almost simultaneously.

"Respecting the elderly is unacceptable!"

Wang Ting's expression changed slightly. He muttered an incantation and summoned his longsword to defend himself. The sword energy shot straight into the sky, as thick as a dragon.

"I will apologize when I return to the sect."

Gu Fengyang's determination was unwavering. His massive hand, which had been hovering in the air, grew three times larger, pressing down like Mount Tai and shattering the sword energy.

"Did you get my permission to kidnap my son?"