Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 17 Ten Thousand Dharma Conference

The path to immortality is a one-way street, a path of unwavering resolve, slaying illusions, and seeking one's true self.

The path to immortality is not a simple and uneventful one; it involves honing one's magical power and slowly navigating the carefree years.

From the moment Li Yunjing entered the Immortal Sect, his quest for immortality had already begun.

The countless tribulations that followed began with him.

Human tribulations, demonic tribulations, inner tribulations... one tribulation after another awaits him.

Only by overcoming this obstacle can there be hope for immortality.

People like Yang Chun are the first test after entering the immortal sect.

The Shenxiao Dao Sect generally turns a blind eye to conflicts between its menial and outer disciples, as long as they do not involve life or death.

This is also a test for the disciples; if they are useless and cannot survive, they will be eliminated.

Those who excel are tempered in such an environment and eventually enter the inner sect, naturally having the potential to go further on the path to immortality.

Such disciples would have a significant advantage when competing with other sects, families, and independent cultivators.

Otherwise, if they become hothouse flowers, they will only be a flock of lambs to the slaughter.

This was not the original intention of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

The disciples of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" are known for their formidable fighting skills when they travel the world, and this training method is one of the reasons for their success.

Li Yunjing remained calm and asked, "Senior Brother Yang, what is this Myriad Dharma Assembly all about? We just joined like this?"

Li Yunjing wasn't in a hurry to turn hostile; he wanted to probe the background of the Wanfa Association.

With everything going black and knowing nothing, Li Yunjing naturally wouldn't fight like a honey badger, battling against heaven, earth, and the north and south.

"Heh heh! Kid, you're not being honest! You think you can outsmart me?"

Yang Chun sneered and whispered, "Let me tell you, the 'Ten Thousand Laws Association' was established by a prominent figure among the sect's true disciples, and it's spread throughout the inner sect, outer sect, and even the servants."

These words really surprised Li Yunjing and Ma Xingyuan.

Unexpectedly, this small group that came to collect protection money was actually a true disciple.

Who is this true disciple? Has no shame?

Even these poor, downtrodden people are being exploited?

Li Yunjing and Ma Xingyuan's expressions turned much uglier.

A true disciple is definitely not someone these two novices can contend with!

Those who dare to build up their own power base are definitely not young masters from wealthy families like Fu Chao, who skipped grades due to their talent.

Such a true disciple is probably already at the Foundation Establishment stage.

Thinking of this, Li Yunjing gritted his teeth in hatred.

This is so frustrating!

The true disciples of the Foundation Establishment Realm actually thought of exploiting menial servants like them!
How hateful!
"Hehe! Don't look so pathetic!"

“I tell you, it is an honor for you to join the ‘Assembly of Ten Thousand Laws’!”

"There are as many as 30,000 miscellaneous disciples, and 600 or 700 of them have joined the 'Ten Thousand Laws Assembly.' You can inquire about this yourselves later and see if it is true!"

"If you join the 'Ten Thousand Laws Society,' you'll have fewer opportunities to bully us in the future!"

Yang Chun had no reservations and directly told Li Yunjing about Ma Xingyuan and the others' matters concerning the "Ten Thousand Laws Association".

The more Li Yunjing and Ma Xingyuan listened, the uglier their expressions became.

How can we resist such a powerful force?

Do we really have to pay protection money?
Who would be willing to hand over the fruits of their hard work to someone else?
"Um! Senior Brother Yang, how many contribution points can a new disciple like us earn in a month?"

Ma Xingyuan was somewhat frightened and asked in a low voice.

"Hehe! If you do some easy work, four or five contribution points a month is about right. If you work like crazy, earning more than ten contribution points a month is no problem."

Yang Chun's voice was full of mockery. His ugly face with its pointed ears and monkey-like cheeks made him even more repulsive.

"Senior Brother Yang, isn't this going to take more than half of our income?"

Ma Xingyuan said with a bitter face.

He never expected that entering the immortal sect would bring such trouble.

"Senior Brother Yang, could we possibly negotiate a smaller amount?"

The fat man continued to ask.

"Hehe! Of course!"

Yang Chun gave a cold laugh.

"What? Is that possible? Can I accept one contribution point per month?"

The fat man had only intended to play the victim and try to bargain, but he didn't expect it to actually work, so his eyes lit up.

His chubby face was plastered with smiles.

"Of course! Fatty, as long as you're tough enough to take a beating every day, I guarantee you'll get a discount and pay one contribution point."

Yang Chun lowered his voice and sneered.

"Forehead……"

Ma Xingyuan's bright smile froze instantly, then he lowered his head with a bitter expression.

How could a rogue cultivator like him possibly fight against a team?
We're definitely going to suffer this loss.

“Alright then! Senior Brother Yang, we two will join the ‘Ten Thousand Laws Association’ and are willing to contribute our contribution points.”

Li Yunjing agreed with a smile.

There was not a trace of displeasure on his face.

However, Li Yunjing sneered inwardly, wondering what the situation would be like a month from now.

Step by step.

If I find outside help or have some opportunity during this month, I will naturally not need to feign compliance with Yang Chun.

"Hmm! Li Yunjing, right? You're very sensible. Keep up the good work! You'll have a chance to advance to the outer sect in the future."

The two newcomers were convinced. Yang Chun smiled slightly, put his hands behind his back, and led a few of his men toward the other newcomers.

In the "Miscellaneous Service Hall," anyone without a powerful background would be exploited by them.

As Li Yunjing watched Yang Chun and the others walk away, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

"Brother Ma, let's call it a day! Let's all go back to our cultivation. I'm too tired to talk after such bad luck."

After a long while, Li Yunjing said calmly.

"That's all for now! That's all for now! We'll be assigning tasks the day after tomorrow. I hope we can work together again."

Ma Xingyuan hung his head and said weakly.

After this ordeal, Li Yunjing and Ma Xingyuan lost all interest. They agreed to work together in the future and then returned to their residences.

Li Yunjing returned to his residence, not dwelling on Yang Chun's little incident.

Thinking about those things now is pointless; it's better to seize the time and use the remaining day and a half to cultivate diligently.

Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Li Yunjing slowly emptied his mind, and his whole being entered a state of clarity.

Using the Qi cultivation techniques from the "Divine Firmament Jade Book," one begins to guide their breathing, and streams of vital energy enter the throat through the mouth and nose, eventually reaching the lungs.

These vital energies of heaven and earth, circulating freely in the lungs, flowed from the lungs into every part of the body and into every organ, constantly churning.

The impurities, after being processed by the lungs, are expelled with a breath of stale air.

(End of this chapter)