Qiu Changtian, esteemed as the most outstanding True Disciple of the Observatory Tower in nearly three hundred years, holds great promise of becoming the current Daoist.

His martial bone nurtured by two rigorous trials is naturally exceptional, known as the "Void Candle Breath Dharma Eye."

He possesses an innate ability to pierce the mysteries and discern the shapes of destiny's flow, perfectly aligning with one of the three great inheritances of the Observatory Tower, the "Zhou Tian Wu Xiang Apparent True Classic."

After decades of diligent cultivation, the Void Candle Breath Dharma Eye within him has reached a state of perfection.

Without the need for deliberate activation, he can capture astonishing destinies, without a need to burn incense or read palm lines.

"Extreme gold fire in abundance, the pattern is most refined!"

Qiu Changtian abruptly sits up, his sleepy eyes suddenly sharp and radiant, as if he is fully awake, instinctively offering a fate-reading:

"Gold takes the essence of utmost yin and contains the spirit of utmost yang, thus becoming strong and unique among all things. Therefore... Gold not refined, remains unusable; gathered without trade, it's hard to gain renown for shedding its simplicity.

Whose brilliant talent is this? Upon entering the Upper Sect, surely can become a True Disciple."

Qiu Changtian rubs his fingers together, marveling:

"As the saying goes, gold heavy and fire light, tasks are tough; gold light and fire heavy, exercise leads to ruin. Initially the most inferior fate configuration, yet becomes precisely perfect, gold at its extremity, fire at its peak, forming a strange seal, grasped and wielded…"

He pauses, glancing towards the nearby Ninghai Zen, whose face is covered in the words "prideful," lightly tilting his chin, prompting Qiu Changtian to praise more, for he loves to hear it.

"Your disciple?"

Qiu Changtian grinds his teeth in frustration, sighing at the heavens for blindness. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

This Ninghai Zen, a scoundrel watching widows bathe since childhood, deceiving children for candy, specializing in sneak attacks.

Nesting in the remote Black River County, he manages to pick up such a top-quality talent?

This is hardly reasonable!

"Recently worshipped at the Ancestor Hall, recorded in name, transmitted with skills, becoming a legitimate Tongwen Hall direct legacy."

Ninghai Zen crosses his arms, entirely pleased, finally reaching this moment after much effort of acquiring a satisfactory disciple of pure gold and jade, how could he hide it?

Must thoroughly astonish, self-proclaimed True Disciple of the Taoist Sect, Qiu Changtian, whose gaze is always held high!

"His primary seal is the Gold and Fire Seal, splendidly prominent, aligning with the brave and vigorous advancement of martial arts practice... Your insight is not bad."

Qiu Changtian holds no envious intentions to poach disciples, as his Observatory Tower is one of the five great Taoist Sects of the era.

This child's fate configuration is full of sharpness, like fierce fire refining true gold, becoming a great talent as a ding or cauldron.

In martial cultivation, refining Qi Blood is most fitting.

However, in the path of spiritual cultivation, it lacks a bit, condensing thoughts, gathering the Divine Soul, visualizing refining techniques, the greatest taboo is impatience.

The interference from outer demonic influences as spiritual sensitivity breathes in, and the disturbances of stray thoughts as one seeks calm meditation, are repeated obstacles.

And as the path deepens, they grow increasingly terrifying.

Thus, the saying goes, "The Dao rises a foot, the demon rises ten feet higher."

"Ending up in your hands is regrettable, for your Tongwen Hall's three great skills do not involve fire and gold. Although the fate configuration and spiritual path are closely related, it hardly affects martial arts training, yet ultimately remains incomplete."

Qiu Changtian offers a cold remark, unable to resist dampening enthusiasm:

"Should this child be seen by the Meridian Sword Sect, learning the "Great Five Elements Reversed Sword Scripture" or the "Twelve Techniques of Fearful Oblivion," it would be truly complete.

Extreme gold fire abundant, a naturally born sword embryo…"

Ninghai Zen instantly displeased, snickers coldly:

"The Meridian Sword Sect itself has been declining with each generation, overwhelmed by rules, clinging to outdated norms, deserving to be oppressed by Zhao Pijiang.

Especially the sect leader Yan Xin, known as the 'Celestial Water Profound Blade,' ever since slaying his beloved disciple Kou Qiuyue at the Nu Yun River, has been in seclusion for ten years without showing himself.

Causing in-fighting among the five branches below, making a mess, if Ah Qi becomes part of the Sword Sect, he would likely end up buried."

Qiu Changtian shakes his head, lowering it, sighing:

"Upper Sect, Taoist Sect, all the same. While the founding ancestors remain, the spirit of advancement can be maintained for a few generations, but not necessarily afterwards.

The Meridian Sword Sect declines, and the Observatory Tower is not an exception, appearing to fall into a decline, nearly becoming an Imperial College for Dragon Court Nobles.

Any noble family with ties to the Eight Pillars of the Realm stuffs their people inside, fostering a climate of extravagance and wealth display, rarely producing earnest seedlings devoted to Taoism and magic studies."

Ninghai Zen sneers:

"Enough already, without those dim-witted heads, how would you accumulate such wealth? Their grandfathers followed the Supreme Emperor to conquer the world, why shouldn't the grandchildren enjoy?

Without those extravagant nobles in the Observatory Tower, each time you arrange grand rituals, and enact large-scale ceremonies, even a mountain of gold and sea of silver would be emptied."

Qiu Changtian shows a wry smile; Ninghai Zen's words, though unpleasant, are somewhat truthful.

Among the five Taoist Sects, the Observatory Tower is the richest, frequently rewarded by the Dragon Court.

It's greatly because "there are people in the court."

"Since you're here, take a look at my disciple's primary and secondary seals, see what they are truly like."

Ninghai Zen descends from the eaves, addressing Bai Qi, who is chatting with Lao Dao:

"Off harvesting Qi with those two Wild Grass Mountain followers?"

Bai Qi just crossed the threshold of Tongwen Hall, surprised to see an extra person tonight at the heights.

"Replying to Master, Qi Yan and Lv Nan saw today's Bing Fire flourishing, and went searching for the fallen fire essence in the lake, nurturing the Mysterious Marsh Strange Red Qi.

This disciple generally helps others, offering a hand."

Ninghai Zen nods slightly, despite, after the wayward arc, the authentic lineage of Maoshan does not exist.