Invincible!

Chapter 109 The mob
"Apart from Mr. Li, this isn't the first time any of you have gathered together."

As Nangong Zhaoying spoke, she introduced the other people to Li Xian one by one.

Among the three, one of them was named "Zhang Dahe." She only briefly mentioned that he had once made it into the top ten of the outer sect, and then omitted that part.

Li Xian glanced at him.

It has already become innate.

I don't know if he has refined the sword into a powerful force.

It was probably a rather unsuccessful investment.

Zhang Dahe also knew that his performance was unsatisfactory, so he adopted a very humble attitude.

The other two...

Nangong Zhaoying said to a young-looking woman in a yellow dress, "She is Song Miaoyu, a top-grade immortal seedling, and... she is about to establish her foundation."

The woman named Song Miaoyu nodded to Li Xian: "I've heard about your deeds all over Youying Peak. You have a great reputation, but you still need to focus on cultivation. Work hard and establish your foundation as soon as possible."

She responded calmly.

This attitude...

It's not arrogance.

She personally felt that this was a normal attitude.

Even those who are among the top ten on the list of candidates for entering the Dao may not all be able to forge a superior Dao foundation.

However, she is about to establish her foundation, and as a superior immortal seedling, once she establishes her foundation, she will immediately have a superior Dao foundation. It would not be unreasonable for her to consider herself a senior or senior sister and give some pointers to the younger generation who belong to the same lineage of the Nangong lineage.

Li Xian glanced at her and simply replied with a "okay".

Neither confirming nor denying.

Immortal seedlings cannot be attacked before the foundation is established.

Their combat strength is inferior to that of a naturally born individual.

For this reason, the inner sect placed Dao seedlings and immortal seedlings on Zhuzhao Peak and Youying Peak respectively, and immortal seedlings were not included in the ranking of candidates for entering the Dao.

After introducing the first two people, Nangong Zhaoying first approached the oldest person who looked to be in his forties.

"This is Cui Ming. If you looked at the list of candidates for entering the Dao five years ago, you should have heard of his name."

Nangong Zhaoying said.

"..."

Li remained silent.

Sorry, he hasn't even memorized all twenty of the top candidates for this year's entrance exam.

Xu Chang'an, however, frowned and said, "Cui Ming, you still want to enter the Dao with a top-tier longevity foundation? With your foundation, even if you cut yourself, it's still unknown whether you can forge a superior foundation. Why do you have to keep focusing on your longevity foundation?"

"The foundation for longevity is inherently slow to be built."

Cui Ming, on the other hand, seemed quite calm: "Moreover, the sect has extra preferential treatment for those who have established a foundation for longevity. Even if I establish a foundation for longevity at the age of seventy, I can still be included in the core disciples' ranks again."

“You’re sixty-five. You’ve spent fifteen years trying to build a foundation for immortality, and you only have five years left. You might as well build a basic foundation sooner to help Senior Sister Nangong.”

Xu Chang'an said in a deep voice, "You should know that Senior Sister Nangong is in dire need of manpower right now..."

"Even if you manage to forge an ordinary Dao foundation and enter the Dao, you may not be able to truly help Senior Sister Nangong. Why not take a chance and try a top-tier Dao foundation? The potential of a top-tier Dao foundation is on a completely different level compared to an ordinary Dao foundation, or even a superior Dao foundation."

Cui Mingdao.

"What use is potential? Only when strength increases can we acquire more precious resources faster and better! One step ahead means always being ahead. Talent doesn't mean everything. Aren't there too many geniuses who die halfway through their journey? As long as I always maintain the initiative and preserve my realm advantage, the advantage of top-tier Dao Foundation will soon be wiped out by the advantage of resources."

"We need to have a long-term vision..."

"ridiculous!"

Before Cui Ming could finish speaking, Xu Chang'an interrupted him: "If you can't even control it now, how can you expect to succeed in the long run? Cultivation is all about competition! Competition for resources, competition for techniques, competition for territory, competition for time! Only by quickly manifesting your strength and maintaining your advantage can you win in every battle!"

He said emphatically, "Ten thousand years is too long, seize the day!"

Cui Ming was speechless after Xu Chang'an's words.

Because he was a Primordial Being, while the other party was a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

"And you!"

Xu Chang'an reprimanded Cui Ming, then turned his gaze to Li Xian: "I heard you exchanged for the Creation Qi Refining Technique? You want to forge a top-tier Creation Dao Foundation?"

"Ok?"

Li was baffled.

But he still said, "Everyone has their own pursuits."

"I don't deny your exceptional talent, having entered the top ten of the Dao Cultivation Candidate List at such a young age. But, is it so easy to forge a top-tier Dao Foundation? In all the previous outer sects, only one or two, or perhaps none at all, have been able to forge a top-tier Dao Foundation."

Xu Chang'an frankly stated, "Some geniuses who have forged top-tier Dao Foundations have lingered in the inner sect for too long, while their contemporaries have already broken through to higher realms and acquired more resources. Over time, their growth ceiling is not even as high as that of a superior Dao Foundation!"

His expression was cold: "Why don't sects differentiate between superior and top-tier Dao Foundations, and only look at strength? This itself represents the merits and demerits of these paths!"

“I agree with what Senior Brother Xu said on this point.”

Song Miaoyu calmly said, "Those who forge superior or top-tier Dao foundations are basically superior or top-tier immortal seedlings, or possess special physiques. If you have such a thing, you are born with it. For example, Senior Sister Nangong's Taiyin physique is also innate. Since you don't have it, why bother to force it, wasting time and energy, and causing someone with a bright future to eventually become just another ordinary person?"

"I have my own path, and I don't need anyone to interfere."

Li Xiandao.

"Heh, Cui Ming said the same thing to you back then, but what was the result?"

Xu Chang'an snorted: "How much resources has Senior Sister Nangong poured into you? The Crimson Extreme True Body was one thing, but that sword alone cost at least 150,000 in materials. Add in other investments, and the price is close to 180,000. If you're stuck at the Innate Realm, you won't even be able to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm..."

"180,000!?"

Song Miaoyu's expression also changed. She couldn't help but look at Li Xian, and after a while, she said, "Senior Sister Nangong values ​​you so much, you really shouldn't disappoint her."

Li Xian understood.

These people felt that Nangong Zhenchuan had invested too much in him, and they were resentful.
Are you jealous?

He asked out of curiosity, "Is it because you're too incompetent and unworthy?"

"Nonsense!"

A flash of shame and anger crossed Song Miaoyu's eyes: "I have been supported by Senior Sister Nangong for five years now, and the materials I have obtained are no less than 300,000 merit points! How can your mere 180,000 merit points sword compare to that?"

"Five years, 300,000 merits, and not even a high-grade Dao Foundation has been forged, let alone a top-grade Dao Foundation..."

Li Xian looked at her in surprise: "Is this something to be proud of?"

Zhang Dahe shrank his neck.

"Li Xian, what kind of attitude is this?"

The next moment, Song Miaoyu angrily shouted, "We've been telling you so much only for your future! If it weren't for our connection with Senior Sister Nangong, I wouldn't have bothered to give you a single word of guidance!" "So, what's your basis for giving me guidance?"

Li Xian asked seriously, "A thirty-year-old woman, whose Dao foundation has not yet been established and who is still following the Immortal Seed system, why do you think that someone who can't even withstand a single punch from me is qualified to guide the future of someone who is about to establish a top-tier Dao foundation?"

Old woman!?

One punch to kill!?

Song Miaoyu's face immediately flushed red: "Mr. Li!"

She abruptly stood up: "You really think you're invincible?! I..."

"You want to fight me?"

Li Xian glanced at her and shook his head: "No, you're too weak. I've only recently made some progress in my cultivation, and I'm afraid I might accidentally kill you."

"Li Xian, you've gone too far!"

Xu Chang'an spoke in a deep voice: "You think you can kill Junior Sister Song with one punch and are not qualified to guide you? Then what about me? As a cultivator who has established his Dao foundation, am I not qualified to guide you?!"

"You want to fight me too?"

Li Xian's eyes lit up.

He has been busy lately reconciling the interaction between the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Technique, the Limitless Body, and the Undying Body in order to better unleash the power of the Heavenly Demon Limitless Undying Body. This has caused a slight stagnation in his cultivation of the fifth chapter of the Qiankun Sword Manual, to the point that he has been unable to grasp the essence of the fifth chapter's killer move, Sword Qi Qiankun, which can be described as a sword magic technique.

If one could clash against a Foundation Establishment Realm expert who has already begun cultivating spells...

"I'm just following your line of thinking, giving you, a junior, some pointers, so you can understand what it means to be a respected elder."

Xu Chang'an said calmly.

"it is good!"

Li Xian couldn't wait to get up.

"They're having a lively conversation."

Just then, a voice carrying a gentle, soothing quality drifted from outside the waterside pavilion.

As the voice swept by, the people who had been at each other's throats just moments before all felt their discontent quickly soothed.

Even though their attention was drawn to each other by the sound, they were both looking out of the waterside pavilion.

A figure who looked to be in her mid-twenties, exuding the gentle charm of a woman from the Jiangnan water towns, gracefully approached.

The moment I saw her, all the restlessness and unease in my heart subsided as if illuminated by a clear moon.

"Senior Sister Nangong has arrived."

"Greetings, Senior Sister Nangong."

"The True Inheritance of Nangong".

Xu Chang'an, Song Miaoyu, Zhang Dahe and others extended their greetings.

Li Xian's expression also showed a hint of surprise.

A single sentence can bring peace of mind...

What kind of mystical magic is this?!

If we do the opposite, wouldn't we be able to easily manipulate other people's emotions, making them furious and lose their composure in a life-or-death struggle?
“The others are all old friends, but Junior Brother Li, this is our first time meeting, isn’t it?”

Nangong Feixu smiled.

"I've heard about the name for a long time."

Li replied first.

He glanced at her again.

Why doesn't this sound have the same feeling?

Nangong Feixu smiled and reached out to take the tea brought by the maid: "It's our first meeting. I'll offer you a cup of tea instead of wine to formally introduce myself. I am Nangong Feixu, a core disciple and the peak master of Snow Moon Peak. Like you, I come from the Great Zhou Dynasty."

So formal?

Li Xian also accepted the tea from the maid.

"Li Xian."

The two of them had a drink together.

"Now that we've officially met, Junior Brother Li, please have a seat."

Nangong Feixu gestured with a wave of her hand.

After everyone was seated, she spoke again: "The main purpose of this meeting is for everyone to get to know each other. Since we belong to the same sect, we should help each other. In addition, if there are any doubts about cultivation, we can exchange ideas and discuss them together..."

Her tone was gentle and unhurried, yet it did not annoy anyone.

In this atmosphere, Xu Chang'an and Song Miaoyu also put aside their earlier confrontation with Li Xian, as if the conflict had never happened.

This inevitably filled Li Xian with regret.

However, he couldn't show it in front of his master, Nangong Feixu.

However, this harmonious atmosphere did not last long, as a woman who looked to be in her thirties hurried over: "Senior sister, Shen Zangxing is here again."

Nangong Feixu, who was discussing cultivation matters with several people, paused slightly.

She frowned, but ultimately said nothing. She simply addressed the group of people present, saying, "We have guests visiting, so our small gathering will have to end here for now."

After saying that, she apologized to Li Xian, "I originally had some things I wanted to discuss with you, Junior Brother Li, but unfortunately, I'll have Zhaoying show you around the mountain..."

"Need not."

Li Xian said, "Go ahead and do what you need to do."

"Then we'll get together again sometime."

After Nangong Feixu finished speaking, she gave Nangong Zhaoying some instructions and quickly left with the woman.

After Nangong Feixu left, Li Xian turned his gaze to Xu Chang'an.

After a moment, he seemed to realize that it was inappropriate.

Nangong Zhenchuan's hasty departure clearly indicated that something had happened, and at that moment, they started fighting...

Not good looking.

Ultimately, we have to give this true disciple some face.

Well, I guess I'll just take this trip as an opportunity to broaden my horizons.

At that moment, he was too lazy to feign politeness with these people with whom he couldn't see eye to eye, so he simply walked away.

(End of this chapter)