Xiuxian: I use magnetic fields to prove my truth

Chapter 60 Don't Praise
"You want to help Uncle Chen become an elder?"

Wei Kuang looked at Zhou Qing in surprise, unable to understand why he had such an idea.

After returning from Qingyun Mountain, Zhou Qing immediately found Wei Kuang.

Since he wanted to help Chen Qingxuan become an elder, Zhou Qing planned to learn more about the situation to see if there was any room for him to play a role.

Zhou Qing smiled and said, "It's a bit too much to say that I'm helping. I'm just doing what I can."

When you arrive in a new environment, the best survival strategy, in addition to improving your own strength, is to make as many friends as possible and put them in positions where they can influence the environment.

Now that he has reached such a critical moment, he has to do something.

Wei Kuang said, "In the appointment of elders for each hall of the sect, only the headmaster and the four hall chairmen have ever had the right to vote. The other elders only have the right to make suggestions. As for the deacons below them, they don't even have the right to make suggestions."

"We are just nominal disciples, not even initiates. How can we possibly do anything?"

Zhou Qing patted him on the shoulder and said, "Brother, don't think of yourself as so insignificant. Sometimes you feel powerless, but in fact, you haven't found the right place to exert your strength. If you use your strength in the right place, even a small amount of force can change the situation."

"Uncle Chen is considered a popular candidate for the elder position. This shows that he is very competitive in terms of cultivation, character, and reputation. At least, he is not inferior to his opponents."

"At this time, even a small chip can change the outcome."

Wei Kuang pondered Zhou Qing's words for a while and said with admiration, "Senior brother, you are very insightful. I admire you. This applies not only to your work but also to your cultivation. Often, the obstacles in cultivation cannot be overcome by brute force, but rather by skillful application. Only by applying the right force can we overcome the obstacles that hinder a cultivator's progress."

Are you being too direct in your praise? This makes my senior feel embarrassed...

Zhou Qing's eyelids twitched as he said, "I'm glad you like to ponder my words, but let's get back to the topic of Uncle Chen."

Wei Kuang said: "I think the biggest obstacle for Uncle Chen to ascend to the position of elder is not his cultivation level or character, but his inner knot."

"Because of a knot in his heart, Uncle Chen has been idle and wandering for over a decade, losing his former enterprising spirit. I'm afraid he's indifferent to the position of elder. If he gets it, he's lucky, and if he loses it, he'll just accept it."

"If this attitude doesn't change, he'll inevitably be at a disadvantage when competing with others."

Zhou Qing asked, "Could it be that his obsession is with that senior named Mu Zhuosha?"

Thinking of Chen Qingxuan's melancholy expression when he told him about Mu Zhuosha, and the portrait of Mu Zhuosha hanging in his room, Zhou Qing knew without a doubt that the two of them probably had a very close relationship.

Wei Kuang said, "That's right. Senior Mu Zhuosha was the senior sister of Uncle Chen's class. She was known as the greatest genius of Qingyun Sect in the past two hundred years. She broke through the foundation building stage in just ten years and reached the peak of the foundation building stage in another twenty years. Everyone thought she would definitely condense the golden elixir and even lead Qingyun Sect to an unprecedented level in the future. But who knew that she would die midway."

Zhou Qing said, "I've heard about what happened next. It's said that his Dao heart was broken during a confrontation with the Dao Palace disciples. From then on, he became possessed by demonic thoughts and became confused and muddled."

Wei Kuang said: "It is said that this is the case. The details are probably only known to the people back then."

Zhou Qing asked curiously, "Could it be that they are a Taoist couple?"

Wei Kuang shook his head and said, "I've never heard of that."

"Senior Mu Zhuosha enjoyed an extremely high reputation among the disciples of that class. Over the years, perhaps only Senior Brother's reputation among the current class could slightly surpass hers."

"Her demonic possession had a huge impact at the time. Many disciples of that class had their faith shaken and their cultivation stagnated. Although Uncle Chen didn't stagnate, he lost some of his fighting spirit."

Zhou Qing frowned slightly. He suddenly realized the heavy responsibility that came with being the eldest senior brother.

Every senior brother is an outstanding person of his time and is deeply respected by his junior brothers and sisters. If there is a problem with the senior brother's practice, the confidence of his junior brothers and sisters will inevitably be frustrated.

Similarly, if the eldest senior brother can forge ahead, it will naturally create a kind of "momentum" in the hearts of the current disciples. This momentum can support people's minds and make them less likely to be discouraged.

"Where is Mu Zhuosha now?"

Zhou Qing asked.

Wei Kuang said, "I have been imprisoned on the Cliff of the Living Dead by the Sect Master for fifteen years now."

It turned out to be there.

This is the place where the elders of Qingyun Sect who have reached the peak of foundation building are in seclusion. It is one of the two forbidden areas that Wei Kuang said must not be set foot in.

Zhou Qing said, "Uncle Chen's worries, I'm afraid we can't do anything about it."

"It seems we have to think of other ways."

Zhou Qing pondered for a moment and asked, "Who is Uncle Chen's main competitor?"

Wei Kuang knew everything about the Qingyun Sect, so he said without hesitation, "There are six deacons in the Transmission Hall, but I'm afraid the only one who is qualified to compete with Uncle Chen is Uncle Lu Qingzhu."

"Uncle Lu's cultivation is slightly weaker than Uncle Chen's, but because he has a deep foundation in the sect, he is more favored by the heads and elders of each hall. If Uncle Chen wants to become an elder, he will probably have to pass this test first."

Zhou Qing shook his head and sighed, "It's another dispute between the local and foreign factions. They clearly belong to the same sect, but they insist on making a distinction between inside and outside. It's really ridiculous."

"After all, the Transmission Hall is a place for training younger generations. To become an elder, I think one must first be able to guide disciples in their cultivation. This is Uncle Chen's strength. I wonder if Elder Lu Qingzhu is also good at this?"

Wei Kuang said, "Elder Lu Qingzhu has a rather rigid personality. Unlike Uncle Chen, he can explain the principles of cultivation in a simple and in-depth manner. However, he is strict with his disciples, so his disciples have made good progress in their cultivation."

"Fang Yu and they are his disciples."

Zhou Qing laughed and said, "It's true that enemies always come together. No wonder he always dislikes me. Maybe this is also the reason. He wants to suppress us and build momentum for his puzzle solver."

"He entered the sect six years before us, and his cultivation is far superior to ours. If we want to defeat him, I'm afraid it's just a foolish dream."

"But as long as I can hold my own under their pressure, it will already be enough to bring honor to Master Chen."

Wei Kuang laughed and said, "More than just not being at a disadvantage, Fang Yuhe has challenged him several times, and he has suffered losses at the hands of the eldest brother. With the cultivation level of a beginner, he has repeatedly dampened the spirit of Fang Yuhe, who is at the fourth level of Qi Refining. The elders of the sect may not fail to notice this."

Having said that, he suddenly sighed, looked at Zhou Qing with respect, and said, "I think the presence of Senior Brother has increased Uncle Chen's chances of winning."

"Master Brother was accepted into the sect by Uncle Chen, despite the criticism. As soon as Master Brother arrived, he helped Uncle Chen teach the other disciples, allowing him to complete the sermons that would have taken three months in just two months."

"Later, he explored the formation on his own and quickly achieved success. If it weren't for his lack of spiritual roots, my eldest brother's current reputation would probably have surpassed Mu Zhuosha's back then."

"Even so, the existence of the eldest brother is also a factor that brings glory to the sect. Uncle Chen is always good at judging people. This is enough to make the elders of the sect pay more attention to him."

(End of this chapter)