CHAPTER 565: CHAPTER 445: IS IT HIM?!

Dongqi Daoist School.

The gardens in the back mountain.

Dean Fengchang gazed at the disciple who achieved Divinity Transformation in the shortest time in the Daoist School’s history, sighing with emotion: "Years ago, you were still a Mighty Lifter, comprehending the ’Ten Directions Water and Fire Sword Technique’ beneath the ’Immortals Rock Wall.’ Both Shi Ze Immortal and I happened to witness it upon returning to the Daoist School. Coincidentally, this sword technique was left on the rock wall by Shi Ze Immortal’s direct senior brother, which speaks of a special karmic connection. Back then, Shi Ze Immortal even remarked that if you could successfully join the Daoist sect, he would personally recommend you to be taken under Master Meng Qing’s tutelage. But now, it appears his plans are unlikely to come to fruition."

To ascend to Divinity Transformation at 120 years of age is undoubtedly ambitious; considering Upper Immortals as mere starting points, how could one easily become a disciple of an Upper Immortal, who would later also likely be of the Fourth-order?

Shi Ze’s plan to recommend Chen Jichuan to Master Meng Qing is unlikely to succeed.

"I owe much to the Dean’s guidance."

Chen Jichuan stood before Fengchang, speaking reverently.

"It’s all due to your own diligence."

Fengchang sighed deeply, yet joy sparkled in his eyes.

Having such a gifted talent emerge from Dongqi Daoist School was a great honor for him as the dean. This disciple’s cultivation journey was simply too self-driven—within the span of a mere century, a fleeting moment in time, he ascended to Divinity Transformation.

To attain Divinity Transformation at the age of 120 and step into the Daoist sect implies that, barring any accidents, achieving the Fourth-order Upper Immortal is almost inevitable.

Yet, what heights he can ultimately reach—Fengchang wouldn’t dare speculate.

Should Chen Jichuan persevere, becoming someone akin to Master Meng Qing in the future would justify this life.

As for True Immortals?

Fengchang wouldn’t even dare to think about that.

"A few days ago, I already forwarded your dossier to the Daoist sect. Within this time, there should be a reply. You are to remain within the school, avoid venturing outside, and ensure you don’t delay formal matters."

Fengchang reminded.

"Understood."

Chen Jichuan replied obediently.

As Fengchang regarded this disciple, the more he looked, the more satisfied he felt. Wholeheartedly devoted to the Dao, unaffected by happiness or sorrow, enduring solitude, and resisting temptation—in all the disciples he had seen, Chen Jichuan was easily the exceptional one.

After addressing serious matters,

Fengchang offered some cultivation advice, paired with words of encouragement, before dismissing Chen Jichuan.

A few days later.

The Daoist sect sent their response, summoning Dongqi Daoist School’s newly-promoted Divinity Transformation ’Zhou Yan’ to proceed to the Daoist sect’s ancestral grounds in ’Golden Wind Mountain and Sea.’

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The One Origin Dao Sect rests atop ’Golden Wind Mountain’ in the Eastern Continent.

Together with the Southern Continent’s ’Xuanxiao Daoist School,’ the Central Continent’s ’Five Virtues Daoist School,’ and the Northern Continent’s ’Dongwei Daoist School,’ they are collectively referred to as the Four Great Daoist Sects of Shenzhou.

The Four Great Daoist Sects jointly govern the Shenzhou Immortal Court, presiding over the heavenly mandate and holding dominion over the cosmos.

Each Daoist sect commands unparalleled power, with disciples and followers spread throughout Shenzhou, safeguarded by True Immortal Great Powers who oversee the sect’s destiny—absolutely unshakable.

Chen Jichuan, using the Transmission Formation, traveled from Dongqi Daoist School to Golden Wind Mountain.

"What a divine paradise!"

As far as the eye could see, Golden Wind Mountain seemed suspended in the celestial dome, shrouded in mist, with peaks emerging as if they floated amidst oceans of clouds, shifting now left, now right.

The Immortal Mountain showcased unparalleled beauty. Encompassing thick growths of sacred trees laden with an assortment of Immortal Fruits resembling pearls and jade, alongside radiant mountain flowers blooming extravagantly in vivid hues. Amid the mountains and hovering clouds, birds and beasts could all be seen, pure white in color. Grand palaces dotted the Immortal Mountain, their interiors occasionally witnessing the passage of Immortal Cultivators.

Even the heavens might pale before such a magnificent sanctuary.

"This is the One Origin Dao Sect!"

Having seen the Immortal Mountain, Chen Jichuan’s anticipation grew stronger.

The One Origin Dao Sect harbors True Immortals dwelling within Golden Wind Mountain and Sea. After living for over a century, today marked the moment Chen Jichuan finally entered the paramount Daoist sect of this realm and stood closer to True Immortal Great Powers than ever before.

So near it seemed within reach.

"Zhou Yan."

"My name is ’Wuu Qiang.’ I’ve been tasked to guide you into the Daoist sect."

Within the Transmission Hall, one could overlook the scenery of mountain and sea. Every disciple from the lower Daoist schools visiting for the first time would pause in awe for a brief moment—an occurrence long familiar to the Guiding Deacon.

"Greetings, Deacon Wuu."

Chen Jichuan cupped his hands and bowed properly.

At that moment,

Wuu Qiang smiled and led Chen Jichuan out of the hall. From the sea of clouds, a solitary boat drifted forward; the two ascended onto it. Breaking the silence, Wuu Qiang said, "New disciples are required to first pay respects to the Ancestors in the Ancestor Hall, then tour the Pill Method Pavilion, Scripture Tower, Merit Hall, Book Collection Pavilion, and other essential landmarks. Afterward, proceed to the Endless Sea to claim a cultivation peak where you’ll practice and grow familiar over time."

"The Daoist sect has strict codes of conduct, but they are seldom violated, making the environment rather free and relaxed."

"As a newcomer to the sect, remember to visit the Pill Method Pavilion each year to collect daily-use pills required for cultivation. Monthly attendance at the Scripture Tower to listen to Fourth-order Preaching Elders’ discourses is sufficient."

"If you have spare time, wander through the Book Collection Pavilion for exploration. When idle, undertake missions from the Merit Hall such as slaying demons, seeking medicinal herbs, or hunting beasts, to accumulate merit."

As Wuu Qiang introduced the sect, he added with a chuckle: "Within the mountain-sea realm, there are numerous peaks and islands; often, Fourth-order Peak cultivators engage in discussions, sermons, and introspections. Should you come across these events, it’s worth joining in to observe and listen. If fate aligns, you may even attract their attention and be admitted as a disciple."

Upon promoting from the Daoist school, disciples entering the Daoist sect for the first time are merely Initial Ascension to God.

For them, achieving the Fourth-order remains uncertain. Securing a place under a Fourth-order Peak Upper Immortal’s tutelage is naturally ideal. Their guidance might enhance one’s chances of advancement, coupled with the mentorship and camaraderie of fellow disciples—a marked improvement over solitary cultivation.

Even within the One Origin Dao Sect, each disciple stands as a unique prodigy among the Daoist schools, yet those advancing entirely alone are few and far between.

To secure an exceptional mentor within the Daoist sect, one must be extraordinarily outstanding.