Logically speaking, it’s currently Qian Feng True Immortal’s turn for the rotation duty, and all the guiding tasks are completed by him. When the five-year period is over, he can rest, and other True Immortals will take shifts on duty.

However, there really aren’t many guiding tasks; having one every three years is already good. After all, nearly half of the True Immortals in the Jinwu Sect are cultivated locally, and a little over half ascend from the lower realm.

Whenever a cultivator forms a Nascent Soul, there’s a slight fluctuation in the Zhou Tian Immortal Mirror. Dividing a thread of divine sense to monitor it is sufficient, and there’s no need to stand by all the time. Of course, one cannot be too far away, or else being caught by a supervisor or an elder for negligence would have severe consequences.

Qian Shu True Immortal came to use the Zhou Tian Immortal Mirror; Qian Feng had already noticed but it didn’t matter. During this century, Qian Shu and Qian Feng are both responsible for guiding. In total, there are five Nascent Soul cultivators, each taking four shifts, thus a hundred years pass.

The Zhou Tian Immortal Mirror is not only used for guiding but can also be consulted for various celestial and Taoist phenomenons, even the evolution of different factions.

If others want to inquire, certain procedures are required. However, these five on duty can directly check without such procedures.

Qian Feng thought that Brother Qian Shu came to look up some information, so he didn’t pay attention. Who would have thought that Elder Qinghuang would burst in aggressively; he hurried to mediate.

"It’s you, boy!" Elder Qinghuang glared at him fiercely. "This is none of your business! I’ve come this time to correct your mistake, so step aside honestly!"

"Mistake?" Qian Feng was taken aback. "I haven’t done anything recently, has the elder mistaken me for someone else?"

"Doing nothing is mistake enough, isn’t it?" Elder Qing Ji blew his beard and glared angrily. "You were in charge of the Zhou Tian Immortal Mirror, and such a significant matter as guiding for ascension, and you dared to be negligent?"

Don’t assume that just because you’re an elder you can slander others! Qian Feng True Immortal’s forehead muscles twitched, but remembering the power this elder held over critical sections like Blazing Flame, he dared not refute, only muttering softly, "I wasn’t negligent..."

"And what if he was negligent?" Qian Shu True Immortal replied impatiently, "Guiding is the duty of the five of us, and I’ve brought Xia Nichang, this genius; Elder Qinghuang, you may have high virtue and position, but you can’t simultaneously undermine the efforts of all five of us!"

The five of them were in charge of guiding for a century; how they allocated time was an internal matter among the five True Immortals. Such rotations were normal because they allowed significant free time for other activities.

As long as it did not delay the work, the Jinwu Sect didn’t care about their distribution methods, but ultimately this was private laziness, not to be openly discussed. Even if everyone did it, Elder Qinghuang couldn’t brazenly criticize like this.

"You are cunning," Elder Qinghuang said with an amused but enraged smile. "Then I’ll have to target you alone. Elder Qing Ji has already agreed. If you try to take my opportunity, I will hold a grudge."

Qian Shu True Immortal’s expression subtly shifted, thinking this old coot was indeed shameless, but before he could speak, Qian Feng True Immortal couldn’t help but speak up. "Xia Nichang... the one from the Crimson Phoenix Sect in the Kunhao Realm? You say she is a genius?"

Elder Qinghuang had already locked horns with Qian Shu True Immortal and didn’t want to make an enemy out of Qian Feng either. Moreover, since Qian Feng True Immortal hadn’t guided Xia Nichang, his actions couldn’t be called wrong - it was just that his standards for those ascending from the lower realm were a bit demanding.

Furthermore, since he intended to guide Xia Nichang at this moment, being too harsh to this initial handler could lead to trouble if he refused to cooperate, so he waved his hand and spoke blandly.

"Your investigation during the guiding wasn’t thorough enough, but it’s understandable; who doesn’t make mistakes? However, I want to guide her up in my own name now, so don’t interfere."

"So it was because of her," Qian Feng True Immortal couldn’t help but smile wryly. "I was planning to guide her up in a couple of days."

"Oh?" Both Qian Shu and Elder Qinghuang looked at him, their gazes contemplative. "Have you heard something?"

"Come on, I haven’t heard anything," Qian Feng True Immortal quickly waved his hand. He dared not be targeted by two Nascent Soul High Stages at the same time. No matter how much opportunity Xia Nichang had, he couldn’t compete with these two, could he?

So he smiled bitterly, "I’ve learned a bit about her. Forming a Nascent Soul at her age in Kunhao is already quite good. Moreover, she’s skilled in fire attribute cultivation techniques, which aligns well with mine, and she doesn’t have a Daoist partner..."

It turns out he’s interested in Xia Nichang and wants her to become his Daoist partner, but if that’s the case, he cannot immediately guide her up, or others might accuse him of abusing his position for personal gain, which would be pointless—she indeed isn’t among the geniuses.

He thought of guiding her up in a few days, which aligns perfectly with the Jinwu’s rules. Simply put, he doesn’t intend to be lenient through favoritism, nor to delay, but to handle it officially.

To be fair, True Immortals responsible for guiding usually don’t put much effort into it. Those ascending from the lower realm as True Immortals naturally have a lower status, which is why Elder Qing Ji thought Qian Feng had overlooked Xia Nichang.

In fact, even Elder Qinghuang and True Immortal Qian Shu thought the same way. They were taken aback when they heard True Immortal Qian Feng’s explanation, "Are you really this responsible?"

"There are times I slack off," Qian Feng was quite honest, actually speaking the truth, "But my Dao companion has fallen for a century, and my heart has settled; I’m looking for a Dao companion—seeing a suitable one, shouldn’t I try?"

Elder Qinghuang had already come to his senses, shook his head after some contemplation, "Honestly speaking, even if you want to strive, you might not succeed. Since you lack the courage, let me guide this genius instead."

"Elder Qinghuang, since you put it that way, I accept your teaching," True Immortal Qian Feng wasn’t sure why these two were competing, but he knew Xia Nichang must have significant opportunities; otherwise, this scene wouldn’t appear.

At the same time, Elder Qinghuang’s comment "You shouldn’t compete" made True Immortal Qian Feng a bit annoyed. He initially didn’t want to interfere, but now he wanted to give it a try, "To show I’ve learned my error, let me be the one to guide her up."

"Huh?" True Immortal Qinghuang gave him a surprised look, "Bold... you also covet to seize my opportunity?"

"I wasn’t aware of any opportunity at first," True Immortal Qian Feng said with determination, smiling and cupping his hands, "But since Elder informed me, if I don’t seize it, wouldn’t it be a disservice to his kindness?"

"This...," True Immortal Qinghuang paused halfway, then laughed, "Neither of us are good things. Let me remind you... if you insist on making her your Dao companion, the opportunity might turn into a disaster!"

"That, I understand well," True Immortal Qian Feng nodded; he was very aware of this possibility. The opportunities a female cultivator can bring might be numerous, but often the Dao companion of a female cultivator is a crucial factor.

So he openly stated, "I just feel she could be a Dao companion... with my cultivation level, finding a suitable Dao companion isn’t easy, but it’s not something I insist on. Let’s see how things unfold, but thank you for the reminder, Elder."

"I don’t care for your thanks!" Elder Qinghuang replied angrily; he had intended to forcefully guide her, but if both Qian Feng and Qian Shu opposed, even he must save face, "When you’ve guided her up, I’ll personally receive her."

"That’s not suitable," True Immortal Qian Shu laughed and shook his head, "Elder, you’re not responsible for guidance... Elder Qing Ji sought me first!"

"Let Xia Nichang choose herself," True Immortal Qian Feng sensed an opportunity and certainly wanted to seize it, "Let all three of us reveal ourselves and see whose goodwill she accepts!"

"All three reveal ourselves?" True Immortal Qian Shu realized the great benefits Xia Nichang might bring, but this proposal still surprised him. "Isn’t this a bit too flattering for her?"

No choice, inertia in thinking kills; even when he realized this was a rare opportunity, he still thought of the term "Lower Realm." 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Qian Feng, however, felt no pressure; if there was a chance to compete, he definitely wanted to try, "Then Brother Qian Shu needn’t show up."

"Wishful thinking!" True Immortal Qian Shu glared at him, "I came specifically to back you up, and you find me a hindrance?"

Half a day later, Xia Nichang was guided up. Her mind wholeheartedly focused on stabilizing her realm, so she didn’t pay attention. Yet she really didn’t expect that on the first day after exiting seclusion, three True Immortals came to find her, all claiming to have guided her.

Back then, Xia Nichang was extremely puzzled. They all said the Higher Realm discriminated against the Lower Realm, but why did the rumors seem so unreliable?

When True Immortal Qinghuang left Blazing Flame, Feng Jun also returned to White Pebble Beach with Elder Qing Ji. This time he’d been away long enough; many tasks for deducing had accumulated.

Besides the deducing tasks, his mortal communication inventory began to run low, so after a few days of deducing, he took the opportunity when the Big Boss wasn’t paying attention to quietly return to Luohua Manor.

This time, he stayed in the Earth Realm for a considerable time, a full half-year, before bringing everyone back.

Among those who came along, there was a newcomer; Wang Haifeng finally achieved Innate.

His innate achievement actually had a lot of moisture, even though he had long stayed at martial master high-rank, but as mentioned before, his potential ceiling was too low. If placed in Kunhao Mortal Realm, he’d be someone who could never achieve Innate no matter how resources were piled up.

But now Feng Jun was already Golden Core, with an abundance of resources at his disposal. Upon realizing Wang Haifeng might not break through Innate in twenty years through regular cultivation, he decisively employed the spend-heavy method.

However, this wasn’t a waste, because with Feng Jun’s current standing, many resources were no longer suited for him. Disposing of them would be a pity, so taking care of old friends was a sentiment.