Chapter Eighteen

  "Big brother, what's wrong?" Lingbao asked anxiously with a worried face.

  Sun Ming did not respond at this time, and the scene of Xuan Kong kept flashing in his mind.

  "You must know that this is an unfair world, fairness is built on the basis of equal strength"

  "This is the Cong Bi Dan. In those years, I was a Dan Xian Sect's alchemist who refined a Dan furnace for him. He gave me one grain of Cong Bi Dan, which is the best elixir to build foundation. You take it and use it, this is all I can do for you, whether you succeed or not depends on your luck."

  "Disciple, take it all. Master is going to the sect's material warehouse to fetch some basic alchemy materials to teach you alchemy. The space in this Mustard Seed Hand Ring is not enough anymore. Although you can't use it, taking it back to decorate your cave is still a good idea." ...Thinking about it, Sun Ming couldn't help but sob quietly.

  "Older brother, what's wrong with you?" Lingbao asked anxiously.

  "Elder, this is the Hall of Spiritual Orbs. Whatever grievances you have, endure them for now. Today, important figures from our sect are all present. You mustn't lose face here again, or you will be punished," said Lingbao.

  "Whose disciple is this, causing such a commotion?" a middle-aged Taoist asked.

  At this time, those elders who were healing the injuries of Lingyun Elder all sat on the ground, while this middle-aged man was sitting right in front of these elders, showing his high status.

  "Master Palm Gate, this is a disciple of the Mystic Void Sect, Ling Ming. He's the cultivation genius I told you about," said Tian Yi.

  "Lingming, come quickly to pay respects to the sect leader." Tianyi said.

  "Disciple Lingming pays respects to the sect leader." Sun Ming said with a bow.

  "Ling Ming, I've heard everything from Ling Yun. As cultivators of the truth, we should see through these life and death separations. Xuan Kong and the disciples of the Zhengong Sect will definitely avenge their grievances."

  Sun Ming completely controlled his emotions at this time, took a deep breath and said calmly.

  "Thank you, Master, but I have come this time to apply for a trial by fire and also hope to personally avenge my master." Sun Ming's calm expression made Tianyan feel a chill run down his spine.

  "It's not bragging, Guangyue Xing and Yunteng Xing are both third-rate Cultivation planets, but Guangyue Xing's sword cultivators are extremely famous. You should know that among cultivators of the same level, sword cultivators have the strongest attacking power. However, even under their protection, only I managed to escape. You've just entered the Golden Dan period, let's talk about it after a few hundred years of cultivation." said Lingyun Dao.

  "Head of the sect, esteemed elders, I had actually decided to venture out into the world before receiving news of Master's passing." said Sun Mingdao.

  "This is why, didn't anyone tell you about our sect's lesson from a few years ago?" Tian Yan asked.

  "If you're referring to the sect leader, Elder Tian had already told me about it before he came." Sun Ming said.

  "Then why do you still want to come out of the mountain? What's the point? Your master's feud with the sect will be resolved by itself. You have a rare talent, one-star fire yuan power that can cultivate to the golden elixir stage, don't waste so many years of effort." Tian Yan said with a heavy heart.

  "This is a decision made by the disciples themselves. I think that whether we are cultivators or ordinary people, although our cultivation will increase in a comfortable environment, our understanding of the Tao will not make any progress. That's why I asked to go down the mountain and gain experience." said Sun Mingdao.

  "What is the Tao?" Tian Yan asked.

  "The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao; the name that can be named is not the eternal name. The Nameless is the origin of heaven and earth. The Named is the mother of all things. Therefore, always desire to observe its wonder without desire; always desire to observe its boundary with desire. These two are the same in source but different in name. They are both called mysterious. Mysterious and again mysterious, it is the gate of all wonders."

  "The Great Way is simple, the Way is everywhere, three thousand great ways, each and every one can become the Way. Our Qilingzong sect uses alchemy to sense the changes of heaven and earth and all things, thereby becoming the Way. Is what I say correct?" Sun Mingdao.

  "Ah, well said. The current cultivation world is too focused on accumulating power, to the point where failure in tribulation is often due to insufficient mental preparation. However, seeing you today, I can confidently say that as long as your cultivation reaches the tribulation stage and nothing unexpected happens, you will definitely succeed in crossing the tribulation." Tian Yan Dao said.

  "Thank you for the compliment, Master. I'm flattered and terrified at the same time. But I don't know if I can go down the mountain to gain experience or not," said Sun Mingdao.

  "Not now, you should know that our Qiwu Sect's equipment refiners must obtain a one-star equipment refiner spirit card to have the qualification to go down the mountain. Even if I allow you to go down the mountain, but you don't have a one-star equipment refiner spirit card, I won't be able to let you go." Tian Yan said.

  "That's right, I request to conduct this star refiner's assessment now," Sun Ming said urgently.

  "Alright, what materials do you need? Just name them. As long as you can refine a precious artifact, I will represent the Refiners' Alliance in awarding you a One-Star Refiner's Spirit Badge and letting you leave the mountain." said Tian Yan.

  "No need for modesty, this flying sword was refined by myself a few days ago. Please check its grade." Sun Ming handed his flying sword to Tianyan.

  "Huh, it's actually a flying sword of Spirit Tool grade. Although it's only an inferior Spirit Tool, it's still a Spirit Tool." Tian Yan said.

  "Unexpectedly, Lingming, your cultivation is not high, but this refining equipment level is quite good. This four-star Refining Master Spirit Plate will be given to you." A palm-sized plate flew in front of Sun Ming, with four stars on it that shone brightly.

  "This spirit tablet represents your identity as a Refiner, and as long as you are within the Immortal Realm's domain, you will be respected by others. However, I do not want you to take this thing out and show it off everywhere, because doing so will provoke the Demonic Path to send assassins." said Tian Yan Dao.

  "Head of the sect, I have an opinion." Ling Xing interrupted at this time and said.

  "What's it to you that I've come down the mountain, Ling Xing Shijie?" Sun Ming said. Facing this beautiful woman, Sun Ming seemed to have no awareness of cherishing or appreciating her.

  "Ling Xing, do you have any questions?" asked Tian Yan.

  "I think it's too hasty to give the four-star equipment spirit plate to Ling Ming, and as for that flying sword, who exactly forged it is only based on his own words, which lacks credibility." said Ling Xing.

  "Yes, sect leader, if he deceives you, won't this alchemist's spirit tablet be wasted in vain?" Ling Yu said.

  "Dabao, what's the use of this Refiner's Spirit Tablet anyway? Why are these two people so entangled over it?" Sun Ming asked in a transmitted voice.

  "Big brother, you really are my big brother, you don't even know this?" Lingbao said.

  "What's wrong? I really don't know." Sun Ming said gloomily.

  "Behind the Qiling Peak, there is a mountain called Cangbao Peak. On the mountain, there is a building called Cangbao Tower, which has ten layers. These correspond to the ten stars on this spirit tablet. The fewer stars on a layer, the less precious the materials for refining instruments inside are. Now you should understand the importance of this spirit tablet."

  "I've just managed to get a one-star equipment refinement spirit card, and those two are only three stars at most. You're already four stars, do you think they won't be envious?" said Lingbao.

  So it was, Sun Ming thought, and he couldn't help but want to humiliate these two so-called geniuses.

  "Since Ling Xing and Ling Yu don't believe me, I'd like to refine a flying sword in front of all these people to prove myself. What do you think, Master?" Sun Mingdao said.

  Look at the next chapter, you two are useless except for wasting materials

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