Gou Zai Sect Beast Taming Longevity

Chapter 30 An Exceptional Personal Disciple

"Why, why?"

Gongsun Yang was stunned for a moment, then quickly said.

"Although I am only a third-level alchemist and my cultivation level is not very high, I have already achieved some success in the Three-Wen-Fire Alchemy Technique. I am quite confident in refining high-grade third-level pills. Don't worry about not being able to teach you."

"Furthermore, I will soon reach the Foundation Establishment stage. At that time, as an elder in charge of Jade Cauldron Peak, I can directly make you an outer disciple of Jade Cauldron Peak, allowing you to advance to the inner sect within a few years without having to participate in any selection process. This will also benefit you!"

Yu Changsheng smiled bitterly. For the other servants, this was indeed a great opportunity to rise to the top in one step.

But he didn't want to become an outer disciple of Jade Cauldron Peak!

He has now chosen Beast Taming Peak as the inheritance peak. If he becomes an outer disciple of Jade Cauldron Peak, he will no longer be able to join Beast Taming Peak, nor will he be able to obtain subsequent cultivation techniques. In addition, he will need to switch to cultivating the Jade Cauldron Peak techniques.

Once you join a certain lineage peak, it becomes difficult to switch to another. Therefore, Yu Changsheng did not want the status of a direct disciple.

There are many disciples of the Myriad Manifestations Sect, and their identities can be divided into two categories: one is the identity of the sect, namely, the miscellaneous disciples of the outer peaks, the outer disciples of the inheritance peaks, the inner disciples, and the chief disciples.

Another type is the master-student relationship among the elders, which is divided into ordinary disciples, inner disciples, and personal disciples. These disciples start as outer disciples, and if they want to advance, they either rely on their master's status or on their own efforts.

For example, if the peak master of a certain inherited mountain takes a liking to you and accepts you as his personal disciple, then your status in the sect can leap to the position of chief disciple, and in terms of seniority, you can be higher than many guardian elders.

After completing their training, disciples of the Myriad Manifestations Sect generally have two paths to choose from. One is to be sent out to become the sect's inspectors in Wuzhou, where they collect resources for the sect and guard some smaller sects.

Another option is to remain within the Myriad Manifestations Sect and become an elder of one of the peaks or a hall. These elders have various roles such as transmission of skills, steward, protector, grand elder, and supreme elder.

This is the vast framework of the Myriad Manifestations Sect, not to mention the elders who guard places like markets, mines, and secret realms.

Yu Changsheng respectfully said, "This disciple has some talent in beast taming and wishes to become an outer disciple of the Beast Taming Peak. Alchemy is merely an auxiliary skill to me."

Upon hearing this, Gongsun Yang was greatly shocked and glared at him, saying, "You want to become a beast tamer?"

"The art of beast taming is merely a minor path. Our sect's Beast Taming Peak has declined for hundreds of years, and in recent years, it has been difficult to produce even a Golden Core True Person. In contrast, our Jade Cauldron Peak ranks third and still has a Purple Mansion True Monarch alive, as well as several Golden Core True Persons. Its profound foundation is far beyond what Beast Taming Peak can match."

"Take my advice, don't waste your talent in alchemy. Jade Cauldron Peak is your best choice!"

Gongsun Yang said earnestly, "I was once a mortal of the first rank. I was favored by the heavens and taken away from the fields by my master. I only came into contact with the path of cultivation at the age of twenty-three. The reason I have come this far with my mixed spiritual roots of three elements is entirely due to my alchemy skills."

"Moreover, Jade Cauldron Peak is known for its defense, capable of taking on a hundred enemies at once. The most important thing in cultivating immortality is survival skills. There is no future in learning beast taming. Those demonic beasts are ultimately external forces, not as powerful as oneself."

"In terms of spiritual roots, you surpass me; in terms of alchemy, your talent is beyond my reach. After joining Jade Cauldron Peak, let alone Foundation Establishment, achieving Golden Core is even possible!"

Gongsun Yang had rarely encountered such a rare alchemy genius, so how could he willingly give him up and hand him over to the Beast Taming Peak!

Yu Ding Peak is where his bright future lies!

However, Yu Changsheng remained unmoved, because he always knew that his core strength lay in the art of beast taming. Without the essence it provided, even if he joined Jade Cauldron Peak, his future would be limited.

Moreover, alchemy was far too simple for him.

These words might provoke the wrath of countless alchemists, but for him, they were the reality.

Because he, this once-in-a-millennium alchemy prodigy, was enhanced with the essence of alchemy!

Seeing this, Gongsun Yang understood Yu Changsheng's unwavering resolve in pursuing the Dao.

He had been waiting for decades, and it was too difficult to find someone more suitable than Yu Changsheng to inherit the Three Fires Alchemy Technique. So after a moment of silence, he gritted his teeth and said.

"Since that's the case, I won't force you to join Jade Cauldron Peak. I will still accept you as my disciple as a personal disciple. Are you willing to become my apprentice?"

An elder from Jade Cauldron Peak had a disciple who was not actually from Jade Cauldron Peak.

This is an exceptional case of opening a sect!

There are many ordinary disciples of the Transmission Elder, regardless of their background. As long as they pay spirit stones, they can learn. However, the inner circle disciples and personal disciples are different. They are not easily accepted, and even if they are accepted, they will choose disciples from their own lineage peak.

Because no one will teach their most secret skills to other mountains!

The relationship between the five inheritance peaks of the Myriad Manifestations Sect is not harmonious; in fact, they are in competition. The reason why the Beast Taming Summit declined is simply because its disciples are not good enough and there are no Purple Mansion True Persons to fight for resources.

Peaks like Yujian Peak and Badao Peak, which are richest in resources, are constantly embroiled in fierce battles, fighting tooth and nail for resources year after year.

In comparison, Jade Cauldron Peak is the most leisurely. There is a Purple Mansion True Monarch on the top, and no fool would offend an alchemist. All you need to do is earn spirit stones, refine pills, and cultivate.

The situation at the Spellcasting Peak is slightly better than that at the Beast Taming Peak, since there are many array masters and talisman maker masters there, and the sect's protective array and teleportation array all need their maintenance.

Upon hearing Gongsun Yang's words, Yu Changsheng was taken aback and stared intently at him.

Unexpectedly, the other party broke with tradition in order to take on a disciple.

This piqued Yu Changsheng's interest. After all, having a third-level alchemist as a master was a great support in the sect, and he also needed the follow-up methods of the Three Fire Alchemy Technique.

After thinking it over, Yu Changsheng felt that it would be entirely beneficial and without any harm. If he didn't agree, he would be ungrateful. So he bowed and said, "Disciple greets Master."

"Good!" Gongsun Yang finally smiled again, but there was a hint of regret in his smile, feeling sorry for Yu Changsheng's choice.

There's no way to save Beast Taming Peak. When my disciple hits his head and breaks it, I'll have to swallow my pride and go to the peak master to discuss it, and maybe he can be transferred back to Jade Cauldron Peak.

It will just waste the time currently spent cultivating the Jade Cauldron Peak Technique.

Oh well, he's still young, let him try.

"Since you have become my disciple, consider these gifts from your master. They contain the follow-up techniques and insights of the Three Fires Cultivation Method, as well as some pill formulas that your master has collected."

"Here's another bottle of Qi-boosting pills. There are still more than four months until the sect selection. Even if you choose Beast Taming Peak, your master can't directly make you an outer disciple. You'll have to rely on yourself."

Gongsun Yang beamed and stuffed the things into Yu Changsheng's hands, then added, "Your master has seen many geniuses, including some who were as monstrous as shooting stars, but they all died in the end, including your master's master."

"The path of cultivation lies in achieving immortality, but immortality is not easy, so one should proceed with caution."

"That's the key to your master outliving so many geniuses and prodigies!"

Yu Changsheng's mouth dropped open, never expecting that the other person was also a member of the Gou Dao sect, just like him!

He glanced at the resources shoved into his hand, swallowed hard, and hurriedly said, "Thank you, Master! This disciple will be very careful."

Gongsun Yang nodded, quite satisfied, and then said:

"Well, come, let me introduce you to another disciple."

"He's practically your junior brother now."

(End of this chapter)