Gou Zai Sect Beast Taming Longevity

"Chang Sheng, you have already reached the Purple Mansion realm and the Nascent Soul realm. You are now qualified to cross realms. At that time, you will have a greater understanding of what this world is like."

Chen Wencai saw the longing in Yu Changsheng's eyes, chuckled, and comforted him in this way.

In the entire cultivation world, the Nascent Soul stage is considered a mid-to-high-end force. In any region, it is a powerful force that can command respect. Even if the Nascent Soul stage is not particularly prominent in the Holy Land, it should not be underestimated.

The True Venerable One of the Divine Transformation, having the word "Venerable" in his name, naturally commands respect in front of others.

Even though Chen Wencai claimed to be just an ordinary elder in the Holy Land, being an elder in the Holy Land is not a position that ordinary people can hold. Ordinary inner disciples should show him the respect they deserve.

"A Nascent Soul cultivator...?"

Yu Changsheng murmured softly, and after a long while, he suppressed his thoughts and nodded.

His cultivation at the Purple Mansion level was enough for him to roam freely in the Eastern Wilderness Martial Continent, but if he wanted to fully understand this world, his Purple Mansion cultivation was clearly insufficient; he had only reached the threshold of the Nascent Soul stage.

"Chang Sheng has learned a lot. Thank you, Uncle Chen."

Yu Changsheng clasped his hands in a respectful gesture and expressed his gratitude.

Chen Wencai's words were like a door suddenly opening for Yu Changsheng, making his understanding of the world much clearer.

"These are all things you'll have to deal with sooner or later. With your talent, breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage is just a matter of time."

Chen Wencai smiled slightly and changed the subject, continuing, "You may already know something about the Sea Beast Heavenly Island, but let me explain it to you in detail now."

"Sea Beast Heavenly Island is divided into upper and lower islands. The lower Sea Beast Heavenly Island is mainly where outer disciples live, serving the inner disciples. The upper Sea Beast Heavenly Island is the true holy land."

"Among the cultivators, the lowest level is Golden Core, and they are all quite young. There are quite a few with Purple Mansion cultivation. Ordinary elders like me are usually at the Nascent Soul stage."

"Shanghai Beast Heaven Island appears to be only a thousand miles in size from the outside, but it contains hidden wonders. Its actual area is likely several times larger than it looks, and there are also some special folded spaces that further expand its actual area."

Chen Wencai pondered for a moment, then told Yu Changsheng and Elder Wei all the basic information he knew about the Sea Beast Heavenly Island.

Yu Changsheng and the other listened attentively, nodding occasionally as if deep in thought.

"Among them, Sea Beast Heavenly Island is divided into nine sects. I am an elder of the Beast Taming Sect on Sea Beast Heavenly Island. As the name suggests, the Beast Taming Sect is a sect exclusively for beast tamers. In addition, there are the Sword Taming Sect, the Body Tyrant Sect, the Alchemy Sect, the Sound Annihilation Sect..."

"Overall, it is divided into nine sects. There is some friction and checks and balances between the nine sects, but they are also a whole. They compete with each other and make progress together, but in front of the outside world, they are a unified whole. When they are united, they become the Sea Beast Heavenly Island. This is beyond doubt."

Chen Wencai chuckled, stroking his beard, his tone gentle and soothing, each word reaching Yu Changsheng's ears.

Yu Changsheng listened attentively, nodding occasionally to show that he was listening carefully.

"Each sect is an independent cultivation system with its own emphasis, but that doesn't mean there's no overlap. For example, on the Sea Beast Heavenly Island, a disciple of my Beast Taming Sect can also be a disciple of the Sword Taming Sect. As long as the individual is willing, there is no clear boundary between the two. That won't do."

"Therefore, although there are nine sects, they are all one entity, checking and balancing each other and promoting each other. While competing, they also make progress together."

Chen Wencai patiently explained to the two of them, glancing at Yu Changsheng with a flash of shrewdness in his eyes, and said with a faint smile:

"Chang Sheng, you are a Beast Tamer, so the Beast Taming Sect is naturally the most suitable for you. However, I have heard that you also know some alchemy and swordsmanship. If needed, you can go to other sects to study and broaden your horizons. There is no problem with that."

"That's really humane management. Okay, thank you for your trouble, Uncle Chen."

The mechanism of "one island, nine sects" is similar to the many colleges of a university in Yu Changsheng's previous life, which is not difficult to understand.

Yu Changsheng felt a surge of emotion, clasped his hands in a fist and nodded, expressing his gratitude.

"Yes," Chen Wencai nodded slightly, "We are now in the territory of the Beast Taming Sect. I will now take you to meet the Third Elder of the Beast Taming Sect. We still need to report to him about the matter of Changsheng joining the sect, and he will make the arrangements."

"The Third Elder?"

Old Wei looked at Chen Wencai with curiosity.

Chen Wencai waved his hand, gave a wry smile, and said:

"The Third Elder, Wang Donghai, is a Void Refinement cultivator. He has a rather aloof personality and is in charge of matters such as the recruitment of new members for the Beast Taming Sect. Whether it is the relocation of your Myriad Manifestations Sect or the entry of Changsheng and you into the sect, you need to report to him and let him make the decision. After all, I am just an ordinary elder with no real power."

"Refining Void cultivation level?"

Yu Changsheng was slightly startled, and Elder Wei was equally surprised. They had never encountered such a powerful figure in Wuzhou.

"Yes," Chen Wencai said after thinking for a moment, "The Beast Taming Sect has a total of seven Sequence Elders. Each Sequence Elder is at the Refinement Void cultivation level. Each Sequence Elder has their own Elder Group to assist them in handling routine matters."

"Like me, they are people under the Second Elder's command."

As Chen Wencai spoke, his eyes darkened slightly, and his tone became somewhat dejected.

Upon hearing this, Elder Wei and Yu Changsheng were both taken aback and looked at Chen Wencai with surprise. Elder Wei couldn't help but ask in confusion, "Brother Chen, since you are the Second Elder's man, why don't you go to see the Second Elder, but instead come to the Third Elder to report?"

Chen Wencai sighed softly and said with a wry smile, "Do you think I don't want to? However, two hundred years ago, the Second Elder was seriously injured and has been in seclusion ever since. This has led to the gradual decline of the Second Elder's lineage. Even I feel like I have nothing to do and am being sidelined."

"Normally it would be fine, but now that you're here, I don't have the authority to do anything. I can only turn to the Third Elder. Considering his good relationship with the Second Elder, he probably won't make things difficult for you. After all, it's not a big deal."

"I see."

Yu Changsheng and Old Wei remained silent for a while before nodding.

"What kind of person is the Third Elder?"

Old Wei asked again.

"Well, he has a rather aloof personality, but he's actually quite easy to talk to," Chen Wencai replied, leading the two step by step towards the mountaintop.

Along the way, the flowers were in full bloom, the spiritual energy was misty and auspicious light spread throughout the mountains and forests, and various exotic flowers and herbs wafted a faint fragrance on the grassland. Strange spiritual beasts flew across the sky, and spirited cultivators came and went in a hurry, each with powerful cultivation.

Some disciples also noticed the group of three, glancing curiously at Yu Changsheng and Elder Wei while greeting Chen Wencai with smiles.

Elder Chen.

Chen Wencai smiled gently and nodded in response, without the slightest air of superiority.

This scene, witnessed by Yu Changsheng, prompted him to give Chen Wencai a deep look and smile:

"Uncle Chen is very popular among the disciples of the Beast Taming Sect."

Upon hearing this, Chen Wencai chuckled, touching his nose, and said, "Is that so? Perhaps. These people are all young talents, and I'm not much older than them. I've been mostly idle these past few years, with not much to do."

"Therefore, I occasionally hold sermons on weekdays, talking about supernatural powers and methods, elixirs and true explanations, and so on. People are familiar with me, so they are quite familiar with my face."

Yu Changsheng chuckled and said, "Uncle Chen doesn't seem to have the airs of a Nascent Soul expert at all; he's more like a schoolteacher."

"A Nascent Soul cultivator here cannot be considered a strong person."

Chen Wencai sighed, waved his hand with a hint of longing in his eyes, and said with a smile, "You're right about that. Before I embarked on the path of cultivation, I was a schoolteacher in the mortal world."

"Time is boundless, and the path to enlightenment is boundless. Before we know it, it's been so long, haha."

Yu Changsheng remained silent, but a hint of frankness appeared in his eyes as he looked at Chen Wencai.

Old Wei interjected at this moment, chuckling, "Brother Chen, you're still the same as always. I remember we said that if we had the chance, we would eventually return to the countryside together, where you would teach and nurture people, and I would heal the sick. Do you remember?"

"Of course I remember that," Chen Wencai recalled, his tone filled with emotion, a hint of reminiscence and longing involuntarily appearing on his face. He smiled and said, "When I have the chance, as you said, I'll go and experience it for myself. That would definitely be great."

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Yu Changsheng was speechless. He looked at Elder Wei and Chen Wencai, shook his head, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his face.

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The three of them kept walking and soon reached the top of the mountain. At the top, amidst the grass and trees, a small courtyard pavilion stood out abruptly. A gentle breeze blew and the setting sun shone. Although there were no cultivators guarding the courtyard, the light of the array on both sides was faintly visible, enveloping the entire courtyard pavilion.

This is the residence of the Third Elder, Wang Donghai.

Shortly after, Chen Wencai turned and nodded to Yu Changsheng and Elder Wei, then respectfully walked to the front of the courtyard. Through the array's light barrier, he clasped his hands and bowed respectfully, saying:

"Junior Chen Wencai has something to say to the Third Elder."

A moment later, a slightly weathered voice came from the courtyard of the attic: "Come in."

As soon as the words were spoken, the array light screen that enveloped the pavilion and courtyard twisted slightly and slowly dissipated.

Chen Wencai breathed a sigh of relief, but his expression was somewhat troubled.

From inside the attic, a voice called out, "Guests are welcome. Your two friends, come in, have some tea, and rest."

His tone was calm, yet it revealed a hint of world-weariness.

"Thank you, Third Elder."

Old Wei and Yu Changsheng were speechless. Following Chen Wencai's example, they clasped their hands in thanks and followed behind Chen Wencai, stepping into the courtyard.

The courtyard is not large, consisting of only two simple three-story bamboo pavilions and a courtyard. Inside the courtyard, the sound of flowing water gently touches the heart, creating a unique charm, with the melody seemingly containing profound truths.

A rockery stands gracefully, topped with unidentified bamboo, tall and slender, its leaves outstretched, vibrant green. A spiritual aura seems to condense on its surface, reflecting a kaleidoscope of colors under the setting sun.

A special area has been cultivated, where the spiritual soil shimmers with tiny fireflies, and spiritual energy swirls around it. Some spiritual herbs grow vigorously, bathed in spiritual energy, stretching out their branches and leaves, and are quite valuable. There are also some exotic flowers and rare herbs that bloom throughout the courtyard, filling the air with a pleasant fragrance that soothes the mind and spirit.

It exudes a serene and tranquil atmosphere.

In the courtyard, amidst a profusion of blooming flowers, a figure bent slightly, tending to these exotic plants. Holding an exquisite jade pot, her movements were gentle and soothing, each pour seemingly imbued with a certain rhythm. Crystalline water droplets spilled from the pot's spout, landing on the flowers and trees.

Bathed in the afterglow, it shimmered with a jewel-like brilliance.

From the perspective of Yu Changsheng and the other two, they could only see the person's back, not his face.

Chen Wencai, however, respectfully lowered his head, cupped his hands, and bowed, saying:

"Third Elder."

This person was none other than the Third Elder, Wang Donghai.

"Um."

After a short while, Wang Donghai put down the spirit pot in his hand, finished watering the flowers, and gave a faint hum in response. Then he slowly turned around and looked at Yu Changsheng and the other two.

Yu Changsheng and Elder Wei were taken aback, then immediately lowered their heads, cupped their hands, and bowed gently.

The Third Elder, Wang Donghai, wore an elegant blue robe, the hem of which fluttered gently in the wind. He appeared to be middle-aged, with long hair casually cascading over his shoulders. Time had left its mark on his face, but it could not conceal the heroic spirit between his brows. His face was as if carved by a knife and axe, with distinct features, and his deep eyes revealed a calm and wisdom that came from experiencing the vicissitudes of life.

His posture was upright and steady, and every gesture he made exuded an extraordinary temperament.

A few strands of black hair fluttered in the wind, adding to his casual and carefree air. He was smiling slightly, yet exuded an air of quiet authority. His aura was unassuming, yet impossible to fathom. His gaze shifted, looking at Chen Wencai, then lightly glancing at Elder Wei, finally pausing briefly on Yu Changsheng before Wang Donghai rose and walked into the nearby pavilion, saying calmly:

"Come and sit down, Wencai, these two must be your old friends?"

"Yes, this is my old friend, Wei Zhenggui, and this is his disciple, Yu Changsheng."

Chen Wencai's expression was gentle yet respectful. After a brief introduction, he turned to Yu Changsheng and Elder Wei and nodded slightly. The three of them then followed Wang Donghai into the pavilion and sat down.

With a gentle flick of his sleeve, Wang Donghai conjured a cup of steaming spirit tea on the table. As the aroma filled the air, Wang Donghai lifted a teacup, took a small sip, and, glancing at the three, said:

"Have some tea. I know roughly what you're talking about. This must be my young friend Yu Changsheng. Now that I see him, he truly is an outstanding individual. Not bad."

Wang Donghai spoke calmly, yet with a hint of admiration. Although he had completely concealed his aura, his innate air of authority was undeniable.

"You're mistaken, senior."

Yu Changsheng felt ashamed, and bowed slightly before speaking. (End of Chapter)