My path to immortality began with my posting to guard Dawancun.

Chapter 223 Asking
at this time,

Over Wujiaji
In a certain space,
A figure in green robes stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the distant horizon with unfathomable eyes.

His clothes fluttered without wind, and wisps of spiritual energy emanated from his body, giving him an aura that seemed to blend seamlessly with the heavens and earth.

Such an existence,
Simply by standing in front of him, one can clearly feel that he is an invincible powerhouse who stands above countless beings!
"Master, is everything alright?"

Suddenly,
The space behind them rippled.

Wu Tianhao stepped out and, upon seeing the familiar figure ahead, bowed and clasped his hands in a salute.

"What else could it be? That mere Seven Absolutes old man is nothing more than an old ghost who has lived for two hundred years longer. He's just a skeleton in a tomb, not worth mentioning."

You Longzi waved his hand, completely unconcerned.

"You brat, you don't have any objections to your master taking over your Wu family's precious land, do you?"

"Master, you're joking!"

"That ancient cave has existed for many years. Even if my Wu family spends hundreds of years, we may not be able to open it. At most, we can only use its overflowing power to cultivate some Biyuan water plants."

"On the contrary, if the news were to leak out rashly, the entire Wu family, numbering over a thousand, would likely die on the spot!"

"Over the years, the clan leader has been worried day and night, fearing that a careless leak of the secret would bring about the annihilation of the clan. The price is too terrible and completely disproportionate to what can be gained. It is a good thing for our Wu family that Master has taken on this trouble!"

Wu Tianhao said solemnly.

His words were not made up.

The collapse of the entire Wujiaji settlement, which was located within several miles of the family's residence, was solely due to the disturbance caused by Biyuan Waterweed.

If the news that an ancient grotto-heaven site is hidden below is leaked,
Wu Tianhao could hardly believe it.
What kind of disaster will befall the Wu family!
Being able to get rid of this hot potato is a good thing for the entire Wu family!
"You silly child. Never mind, you can rest assured. I have taken such a great advantage from you, I will not treat you unfairly."

"The newly established Dragon Sky Sect will surely have a place for your Wu family!"

You can't tell what's in someone's heart, and You Longzi couldn't tell whether Wu Tianhao's words were true or false.

But it doesn’t matter.

For someone of his stature, the loyalty of his subordinates is not important.

"Thank you Master!"

Wu Tianhao bowed respectfully, a fleeting look of excitement crossing his face.

He knew his master's character.
The other party's promise is as good as gold.

From now on, the family will no longer need to live in fear as before.

My heart relaxed a little.

But at this time,

He hesitated for a moment.
But this concerns the future.
I cautiously asked the question that was on my mind most:

"Master, is there really no way out for the sect?"

You Longzi was slightly taken aback.
He then turned and glanced at the obedient disciple behind him.

However, he didn't pay much attention to it.

He shook his head slightly.

"The patriarch's birthday is approaching, and he is currently in seclusion. However, judging from his past performance, it seems highly unlikely that he will be able to break through to the next level."

You Longzi looked up at the sky again, a sigh on his face. "Without the support of the Ancestor, we are ultimately just minor cultivators, no match for them."

"If I stay outside, I will be safe; if I stay inside, I will perish. If I continue to stay in the sect and get involved with them, I'm afraid I will never be able to get through that ordeal and achieve the Xuan Dan rank in my lifetime."

"Right now, this might be a good opportunity for me as a teacher."

"Now we've burned our bridges; there's no turning back for me. But perhaps it's precisely because of this that we can survive by putting ourselves in a do-or-die situation."

You Longzi's voice was faint and eerie.
The situation was clearly dire from their words.

But his face showed no sign of dejection; instead, his eyes shone with fighting spirit.

As one of the Seven Jade Purity Talents, he is a prodigy who is one in a million.

A prodigy naturally has his pride.

Although he lost this time...
But that doesn't mean he'll keep losing in the future!
"Oh, Master, does this mean we've betrayed the sect or been expelled?"

Compared to You Longzi's indifference,
Wu Tianhao froze on the spot, and said with a nervous expression.

The powerful backer within his own sect is about to fall.

They were forced to establish a sect in this remote mountain area. Wouldn't that make them no different from being expelled from the Jade Purity Immortal Sect?
If the enemies of the master within the Jade Purity Sect exert even a little pressure, what will these lowly minions do?
Snapped!
Before Wu Tianhao could figure it out,
You Longzi then slapped him on the head.

He cursed, his face showing some annoyance:

"You brat, why do you seem to be hoping your master gets expelled from the sect!"

"My status as a secret disciple in the sect has not been stripped. I only came here to establish a sect to avoid the limelight of those scoundrels. The Dragon Cloud Sect has been established, but it is still subordinate to the sect. In the future, the geniuses trained by the Dragon Cloud Sect can also be sent to the sect. Just think of the Dragon Cloud Sect as a branch of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect!"

Looking at his disciple's clear-eyed, foolish expression...

You Longzi's good mood had soured, and he couldn't even maintain his composed demeanor.

"Do you think all those sects and aristocratic families under the sect came from? Not to mention that many were founded by disciples of the sect, the vast majority are related to the ancestors of the immortal sects!"

"While the sects and factions we founded are not the orthodox lower branches of the main sects, more than half of the sects' fresh blood comes from our sects or aristocratic families scattered throughout the land. Otherwise, how do you think the main sects would rule over billions of miles of territory?"

"Alright, I won't waste any more words with you."

"Since the Dragon Sky Sect is newly established, let's choose an ancient grotto-heaven as its mountain gate. Send someone to tidy it up; don't embarrass my immortal sect."

"Also, use your connections and influence to spread the word that my Dragon Sky Sect will be opening its gates to accept disciples. The requirement is that one must be at the Qi Refining stage. If one is at the Nascent Soul stage, one can join as a guest elder. By the way, select some promising talents and those with good comprehension. I will personally test them. If they pass, I will temporarily accept them as nominal disciples."

Wu Tianhao was still a little dizzy after being hit on the head.

However, he still carefully remembered his master's instructions.

When they heard the seeded players,
He instinctively thought of a member of the Shen family who stayed in Dawan Village.

"With that kid's talent and comprehension, there shouldn't be any major problems."

"I never thought that what I said casually back then might actually lead to us becoming fellow disciples."

"Oh, right, Xiaoyu is still over there. Now that this matter is settled, we can go and pick her up while we're at it."

While listening to You Longzi's instructions,

A thought flashed through Wu Tianhao's mind.

(End of this chapter)