Chapter 43: Many Fortuitous Encounters!
True Person Qingyang, holding the post of Vice Bureau Chief of the Sect Master Bureau, overseeing the Outer Gate of the Nine Bureaus of Inspection.
This news swept through the Three Peaks of the Inner Gate and the Nine Bureaus of the Outer Gate like a storm.
Everyone was guessing what abilities this newly promoted True Person Qingyang actually had.
After all, he had just stepped into the realm of True Person, and was currently only at early-stage Foundation Establishment.
Yet he had been entrusted with such a heavy responsibility.
This left many people unable to understand.
Lu Qingyang was equally baffled by it.
It was only until just before he returned to his cave residence that Chao San, face like frost, recounted to him the past affairs of the Chaotian Sect…
“So it turns out the Chaotian Sect’s Three Peaks and Nine Bureaus appear neat and orderly on the surface, but in truth undercurrents surge beneath.”
“The Five Great Inner Gate Families essentially control the pathways for Qi Refining disciples to advance to Foundation Establishment True Persons.”
“Even if an ordinary disciple is fortunate enough to pass the Peak Selection Gathering, they aren’t necessarily able to succeed in Foundation Establishment.”
“And even if they claw their way to success, they can only serve as dogs for the Five Great Families.”
Inside the cave residence, Lu Qingyang sat cross-legged on the Jade Couch, recalling Chao San’s words, and could not help but sigh.
Now it seemed that disciples like Li Buqun might not be an isolated case.
No wonder Sun-Moon Peak was so harsh in its selection of people.
If not for my system, I’m afraid I too would inevitably be preyed upon by the Five Great Families.
It seems I still need to strive to advance to Golden Core as soon as possible.
Lu Qingyang murmured to himself.
In truth, the Chaotian Sect had gone through hundreds of years of proliferation.
Power had long since solidified.
A Golden Core True Monarch lived five hundred years, a Foundation Establishment True Person over two hundred.
Under such long lifespans, it was inevitable that they would favor their own clan members.
Over time, this naturally caused certain families’ influence to swell.
“However, these few great families have truly gone too far.”
“Not only do they monopolize the sect, they’ve even colluded with the Great Zhou, attempting to profit from both sides.”
“They even dare to privately sell sect identity jade tokens, working from within to hollow out the Chaotian Sect.”
“All to strengthen their own families. Truly deserving of death!”
Lu Qingyang’s face showed a cold gleam as he recalled the matter of being ambushed outside the sect a year ago.
In his heart, he was quite dissatisfied with the Five Great Families.
That Hemp-Robed Old Thief’s identity jade token had clearly flowed out from these few great families!
Toward the Chaotian Sect, Lu Qingyang now already felt a sense of belonging.
Leaving the sect would even make him somewhat fearful and lost.
For the Chaotian Sect, for his own ability to quietly hide within the Chaotian Sect.
For his ideal of becoming the Chaotian Sect’s Sect Master.
For his Junior Brothers in the Menial Court, for those poor disciples no longer suffering the same injustice as Li Buqun.
Lu Qingyang decided he would no longer stand by and watch.
One day, he would restore the Chaotian Sect to clarity.
“However, with only Foundation Establishment cultivation, I cannot play a decisive role.”
“Only Golden Core can give me a voice within this sect!”
Lu Qingyang’s eyes flickered. He hesitated no longer, and summoned the Simulator.
This month’s simulation time had long since cooled down.
He finally had time to begin simulation once more!
【Begin Simulation? Yes/No】
“Yes!”
Lu Qingyang wasted no words and directly began the simulation.
In the next instant, the scene before his eyes began to flicker.
One system panel after another popped up.
【Age 0: You were born into a declining cultivation family. On the day of your birth, purple clouds stretched for several li, and a hundred birds came to cry out】
【Age 1: As the son of the Patriarch, you were greatly valued. Your father placed all his hopes on you】
【Age 2: Born with Three Spiritual Roots, your cultivation was extremely smooth. In less than a year, you entered the third layer of Qi Refining】
【......】
【Age 15: You set out to establish your Foundation. On the day of Foundation Establishment, you unexpectedly encountered a mighty being in a dream who bestowed upon you a small seal】
【Age 16: Due to the mighty being’s bestowal in the dream, you established a High-Grade Dao Foundation. Your father, overjoyed, wildly threw a banquet】
【Age 17: As a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, you became the pride of your family, but this also drew the covetous eyes of neighboring clans】
【......】
【Age 45: You were unmatched within the Foundation Establishment Realm, a hair’s breadth from Golden Core. Under your leadership, the family began to expand】
【Age 46: Preparing to condense your core, you followed your clansmen in killing outside, seeking an opportunity for core condensation】
【Age 47: Your family became the foremost great clan of its nation, but you still failed to condense your core】
【......】
【Age 98: The genius of yesteryear had faded into mediocrity, but you were still the family’s strongest Foundation Establishment True Person】
【Age 99: You exhausted your savings seeking a method to condense your core, but ultimately failed, leaving only a pill formula you had painstakingly obtained】
【Age 100: With the full strength of your clan, you finally had someone refine one final Golden Core Supplement Pill. You intended to gamble one more time】
【Ding! Simulation ended: Simulation limit reached】
【This simulation lasted: 100 years (saved)】
【Simulation settlement in progress, please wait…】
【Settlement complete】
【Items obtainable this time: Small Seal Bestowed by a Mighty Being ×1, Painstakingly Obtained Pill Formula ×1, Golden Core Supplement Pill ×1】
【Simulation Points obtained this time: 24】
【Panel loading, please wait…】
【Loading complete】
【Name: Lu Qingyang】
【Constitution: Tier 3】
【Comprehension: Tier 1+】
【Fortune: Tier 3】
【Family Background: Tier 1+】
【Remaining Simulation Points: 26】
【Simulation cooling down: 29 days 23 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds】
Saved again… so it seems the simulation limit for the Foundation Establishment stage is 100 years.
Lu Qingyang saw the settlement results and felt some joy.
From just one simulation, he had obtained such wondrous treasures.
The small seal bestowed by a mighty being? This seal could actually let me establish a High-Grade Dao Foundation in the simulation. Clearly it’s extraordinary.
And that painstakingly obtained pill formula should be related to a core condensation method.
As for that Golden Core Supplement Pill, it must be the product refined from the pill formula.
I just don’t know what exactly this Golden Core Supplement Pill does. Could it really be used to condense a core?
Lu Qingyang’s eyes flickered as he looked at the obtainable items, somewhat unable to choose.
But right now, I’m still far from condensing a core.
That pill formula and Golden Core Supplement Pill are extraordinary, but their help to me now is minimal.
As for that small seal bestowed by a mighty being…
A trace of heat flashed through Lu Qingyang’s eyes.
He still remembered what his own Master had said.
Only High-Grade Foundation Establishment offered hope of Nascent Soul!
At this thought, Lu Qingyang no longer hesitated, and silently recited in his mind.
“Bring back, the small seal bestowed by a mighty being!”
【Ding! Congratulations, Host, on successful retrieval】
【Item Name: Small Seal Bestowed by a Mighty Being】
【Item Origin: Bestowed by a mighty being encountered in a dream during simulation】
【Item Analysis: Ascension Seal — Tier 4 Dharma Artifact, incomparably precious】
【Item Tip: This seal can not only help raise Foundation Establishment aptitude when establishing one’s Foundation, but can also nourish the Dao Foundation, improving aptitude over months and years】
“A good treasure!”
Listening to the system notification by his ear.
Lu Qingyang’s eyes brightened.
With a flip of his wrist, an orange small seal appeared in his palm.
The small seal was of a crimson-orange color, carved with intricate patterns on top that seemed to dance like flames.
Yet Lu Qingyang was in no hurry to refine this small seal.
He first casually added his Simulation Points to the ‘Comprehension’ and ‘Family Background’ columns.
After all, he had also seen where his shortcomings lay in the simulation.
Unable to condense a core for several decades.
Clearly it was because his Comprehension was too poor, and his origins weren’t considered great either.
His best background so far was merely the young master of a declining cultivation family…
【Ding! Simulation attribute upgrade successful】
【Ding! Simulation attribute upgrade successful】
【Constitution: Tier 3】
【Comprehension: Tier 2】
【Fortune: Tier 3】
【Family Background: Tier 2】
【Remaining Simulation Points: 2】
The Simulation Points rapidly decreased, and in the blink of an eye only two remained.
Lu Qingyang let out a breath of relief and put away the Attribute Panel.
His left hand pinched the Ascension Seal, still in no hurry to refine it.
Only then did he turn his attention to that silver mark between his brows……