Cultivating Immortality Through a Hundred Lifetimes: I Possess the Heavenly Book of Merit

Although it is said to be a mutual selection, Yu Yan and others only have the opportunity to choose; the final decision rests with the respective peak masters.

Information appeared on the other side of the stone wall. He looked over and found that it recorded the information of each peak master.

Yuanfu Peak: Qinglu Peak Master (Foundation Building Level 3), skilled in the art of talismans.

Strange Beast Peak: Qinghu Peak Master (Foundation Building Level 1), skilled in the art of beast taming.

Lianfeng Peak: Qingkui Peak Master (Foundation Building Level 5), skilled in the art of weapon crafting.

Wei Kui Peak: Master of Qing Kui Peak (Foundation Building Level 2), skilled in the art of puppetry.

Finally, there's Jinzhen Peak, where the Peak Master Qingshu is at the sixth level of Foundation Establishment and is skilled in array formations.

As for the Qingyao Peak Master, no information about her has appeared.

It seems that the other party really looked down on their talents, choosing the best among the worst, and took away Li Lingying, whose spiritual root was quite good.

"Brother Yu, which immortal peak would you like to choose?"

Tian Erwa came closer, giving a simple, honest smile.

"Wherever you go, I'll go."

Yu Yan shook his head.

"Erwa, everyone has their own destiny. You don't need to follow my choices; just follow your own heart."

Before Tian Erwa could answer, a gust of wind arose, and two bamboo sticks flew up, each floating in front of Erwa and Yu Yan.

Then, as if receiving some kind of signal, one bamboo stick after another flew over and stopped beside Tian Erwa, circling around him in an orderly fashion.

Golden light burst forth, making him dazzling.

"With four spiritual roots and an excellent temperament, the immortal masters have indeed extended an olive branch to Tian Erwa."

"I wonder why a celestial master also invited Yu Yan, who was by Tian Erwa's side?"

"The two have a good relationship, perhaps because they want to recruit Tian Erwa."

The fairy maidens, who were standing nearby, witnessed this scene and immediately began to discuss it amongst themselves.

The wealthy young man's confident smile froze on his lips, as if he had been frozen in place, completely dumbfounded.

"Brother Yu, look quickly, which immortal master has chosen you?"

Tian Erwa was invited by many immortal masters, but he himself didn't care much. He just turned his attention to Yu Yan's situation.

Compared to joining a sect of immortals, he felt it was more important to follow Brother Yu to the same immortal peak.

Yu Yan did not answer Erwa, but looked at the only bamboo stick that flew over to him, and a message immediately appeared in his mind.

"Those who join my Yuanfu Peak with Tian Erwa, starting as outer disciples, will receive 100 contribution points and a Qi Refining stage cultivation technique."

This was thrown by Daoist Qinglu. He saw through Tian Erwa's plan and wanted to start with Yu Yan, using friendship as an excuse to recruit Tian Erwa into Yuanfu Peak.

Yu Yan was somewhat tempted, but did not make a choice immediately.

At that moment, the peak master of Lianfeng Peak also threw out a bamboo stick to him.

"Yu Yan, right? You should know that with Tian Erwa's aptitude and robust physique, he's a natural-born weapon refiner. Yuanfu Peak would only waste his talent. As a friend, you would never let him go astray, right?"

"Young man, if Tian Erwa joins my Lianfeng Peak, I can give you a chance. If you can break through to the third level of Qi Refining within three years, Lianfeng Peak will officially accept you as an outer disciple. How about it?"

"And what did Qinglu tell you? That there's an ancestor on Yuanfu Peak who's in seclusion trying to break through to the Core Formation stage. But that ancestor's lifespan is up. Although I don't want to say it, everyone in the sect agrees that his chances of breaking through are slim, so think it over carefully."

"Now that Tian Erwa has come to my Lianfeng Peak, you also have a chance to become an outer disciple."

Yu Yan turned around and glanced at Erwa, who returned a big smile to him.

Peak Master Qingkui is skilled in weapon crafting, so a robust and imposing young immortal like Erwa is naturally his best choice.

However, if I choose to refine the peak, with my talent of five spiritual roots, I will not have the resources to obtain. It would be as difficult as climbing to the sky if I wanted to enter the third level of Qi Refining within three years.

Yu Yan raised his head. Apart from the two masters of the immortal peaks, the other peak masters were all meditating with their eyes closed. They did not intend to throw bamboo slips at Yu Yan just because they wanted to recruit Tian Erwa.

It seems he has no choice but to select between the two.

Should one choose Yuanfu Peak for the sake of their own future immortal path, or should one choose Lianfeng Peak to avoid affecting Tian Erwa's future?

Yu Yan raised his head and his eyes met those of Daoist Qinglu.

"Young friend, you should think this through carefully. Besides my Yuanfu Peak, no other immortal peak is willing to accept you as an outer disciple."

Qinglu's calm voice reached Yu Yan's ears, and only he heard it.

"If Tian Erwa comes to my Yuanfu Peak, I won't treat him unfairly. It's the best choice for him, and for you."

"With your five spiritual roots, without the support of a celestial sect, you'd likely only reach the third level of Qi Refining in your entire life."

Yes, although those with five spiritual roots can embark on cultivation, without the right opportunity, they will find it difficult to break through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining in their entire lives.

Not only Qinglu said this, but everyone he met since entering the world of cultivation said the same thing.

This is almost a consensus in the cultivation world.

He waited so long, finally embarking on cultivation in this lifetime, only to end up only reaching the third level of Qi Refining. Is he content with that?

But is it really appropriate to neglect Tian Erwa's path of cultivation in order to pursue one's own immortality?

Tian Erwa saved his life, so how could he expect Yu Yan to be ungrateful?

Cultivating immortality is about having a clear mind and a clear conscience. Harming the interests of friends for personal gain is not the path of immortality that Yu Yan wants.

If that's the case, then it's better not to enter this immortal sect.

Moreover, even if he leaves this place and joins a cultivation family, he can still cultivate immortality.

Having thought of this, Yu Yan made his decision, turned to look at Erwa, and placed the bamboo stick, which was made by the Qingkui Peak Master, in his hand.

"Erwa, go to Lianfeng Peak, it's more suitable for you there."

Qinglu Daoist frowned, while Qingkui Daoist beamed with joy.

Although Tian Erwa was simple-minded, he wasn't stupid. He naturally sensed the implied meaning of parting in Yu Yan's tone and immediately became anxious.

"Brother Yu, we agreed to join the immortal sect together and cultivate together. I'm going to Lianfeng Peak, why don't you come with me?"

Yu Yan shook his head slightly.

Everyone has their own ambitions; that's your path, and it has nothing to do with me.

After saying this, he stepped back and bowed to Qinglu Daoist in apology.

"Immortal Master, I think Lianfeng Peak is more suitable for Erwa."

"Qingkui will not accept you as an outer disciple."

"Erwa is my friend. Since he calls me 'Brother Yu,' I am naturally willing to consider his needs."

Qinglu Daoist looked at Yu Yan, who was no more than thirteen years old. Yet, for the sake of a simple "Brother Yu," and a token of friendship, he was willing to give up the opportunity to join a sect of immortals—

Such a temperament!

It's a pity, a pity, in the end it was only five spiritual roots—

"Hahaha, well done, Yu Yan! Don't worry, my Lianfeng Peak is definitely the most suitable for Tian Erwa!"

Qingkui Daoist laughed a few times, and with a wave of his hand, the bamboo slip in Tian Erwa's hand turned into golden light and flew into the stone tablet. All the original information disappeared, and three gilded characters appeared on it first.

After that, Tian Erwa's name also appeared after Yuanfu Peak.

"I chose! I really chose!"

"Judging from what Master Qinglu said, if Yu Yan persuades Tian Erwa to join Yuanfu Peak, it seems he himself could also become a disciple there..."

"He just gave up such a good opportunity?"

Why...?

Many of the seedlings were puzzled, and some even looked at Yu Yan as if he were a fool.

But Yu Yan seemed oblivious, standing straight with a clear conscience.

"Brother Yu!"

Tian Erwa was swept into the air by Qingkui Daoist. He struggled to break free of the restraints but to no avail. He could only watch helplessly as he drifted further and further away from Yu Yan.

Different talents lead to different opportunities.

In his previous life, Yu Yan watched his younger brother being taken away by a celestial master. In this life, Yu Yan watches as Tian Erwa, who supported him, joins the celestial sect.

The only difference is that this time there is no separation between immortals and mortals.

Yu Yan has spiritual roots, so he can still cultivate even after joining a cultivation family.

His journey to immortality is far from over!