Starting My Cultivation With Time Management-Chapter 941 - 81: Changgeng, what do you think?

Elder Tongzhu invited Qiu Changtian into a simply built cave residence and immediately began flattering and currying favor, clearly intending to establish a good relationship in advance with this "future leader of the Kunlun sect."

Qiu Changtian was now adept at handling such social situations, and after exchanging a few words with Elder Tongzhu, the atmosphere quickly became lively. freeweɓnøvel.com

"By the way," Elder Tongzhu said again, "a young member of my family has recently become your disciple, and I hope you will guide him."

"Oh," Qiu Changtian asked in surprise, "and that would be..."

"Luo Chuan," Elder Tongzhu replied, "that child, by lineage, is directly descended from me."

The so-called "direct descendants" are akin to a son’s son’s son... extending down through the paternal line, a relationship tighter than "collateral descendants" (direct descendants of a brother).

With this, Qiu Changtian couldn’t quite figure out if the other was seeking to build a connection to get more care for Luo Chuan, or using Luo Chuan’s mentorship to establish a tie with him.

Perhaps it was a bit of both; in any case, with so many people wanting to curry favor with him, one more Tongzhu elder didn’t matter.

A few days passed, and gradually more Nascent Soul cultivators began to arrive here.

Kunlun, Shushan, and Penglai sects all had Nascent Soul cultivators, and of course, the two minor figures, Elder Qing Heng and Elder Jingyun, were not absent either.

Since Ling Yunpo appeared here, it showed that within the past year, his other self in another line had already found an opportunity to reveal his actual cultivation to the Shushan Shangqing Temple.

Luckily, since the Seven Treasures Mysterious Garden Secret Realm was approaching, Kunlun and Shushan would not clash for the title of "first orthodox sect" for now, probably intending to settle it in the secret realm.

Chi Song Immortal accompanied by Long Eyebrow and Wan Xiang circled around the Extreme North Heaven Pillar, naturally noticing the golden light spinning around the pillar.

As the radius and circumference of rotation shrunk, that golden light, still making one full circle a day, had slowed down to a pace that immortals could follow.

"So, in conclusion..."

"Indeed, it remains..."

"Likely no mistake then..."

The three immortals discussed among themselves, flying incessantly around the pillar, one circle after another.

Qiu Changtian stood on the edge of the heaven pillar, perched on his flying sword, as Xu Yinglian swiftly arrived from afar on her sword light.

"I heard that Shushan’s Tai Yin Sword Master has also advanced to the Nascent Soul realm," she said upon meeting him.

"Oh?" Qiu Changtian remained calm, "That’s quite a rapid progress."

Seeing Qiu Changtian entirely unperturbed, Xu Yinglian sighed and said:

"They say that Shushan Sword Immortals excel in combat, but how is it that their cultivation advances so quickly too? Even my Qi Refinement using the Nine Heavens Clear Entrance True Mantra as a base doesn’t go this fast... Who exactly is this Qing Heng? I remember when this person reached Core Formation, it was just shortly after you. It’s truly like seeing a ghost..."

Qiu Changtian was smiling faintly as he listened to the first part, but as the latter half was uttered, he was startled out of his wits and quickly changed the subject:

"Let’s not dwell on that. How much do you know about the intelligence on the Seven Treasures Mysterious Garden Secret Realm?"

"Huh?" Xu Yinglian hesitated for a moment, whispering, "Are you sure you can talk about this? I thought Master forbade you from speaking."

"Since you have already guessed, there’s no point in me hiding it any longer," Qiu Changtian, eager to shift her attention, dropped a bombshell, "Have you seen that golden light above the heavenly dome? That is the entrance to the secret realm."

"The golden light revolves around the heaven pillar, completing one orbit per day, slowing as it draws nearer."

"When it coincides with the pillar, roughly speaking, that’s when the secret realm will open."

"I see," Xu Yinglian pondered, "With us making such a spectacle and waiting here in advance, won’t the Demon Cult notice?"

"Who knows," Qiu Changtian said nonchalantly, "Even with all the precautions, didn’t the Demon Cult discover the Golden Que Secret Realm back in the day?"

"Considering the number of participants, it’s hard to hide from outsiders. We might as well send more capable cultivators to contend for the position of master of the Seven Treasures Mysterious Garden."

"Speaking of the Seven Treasures Mysterious Garden Secret Realm, our family has also researched some materials," Xu Yinglian, seeing her senior brother’s candidness, reciprocated the intelligence sharing, "Firstly, only Nascent Infant cultivators are allowed to compete."

"Secondly, similar to the Golden Que Secret Realm, the more cultivators entering, the higher the difficulty of the tests in the secret realm."

"Therefore, in ancient times, the quota of cultivators for the Seven Treasures Mysterious Garden Secret Realm was almost entirely monopolized by the great sects, leaving us entirely clueless about its inner workings."

"Is that so?" Qiu Changtian pondered, "In terms of sequence, the White Jade Capital Secret Realm tests combat level, the Golden Que Secret Realm tests strategy and wisdom, so what the Seven Treasures Mysterious Garden Secret Realm tests should be similar."

"Could it be the cultivation realm?" Xu Yinglian considered, "Or perhaps it’s the steadfastness of one’s Daoist Heart?"

"If it’s that, then it’ll be simple." Qiu Changtian chuckled.

If it’s the former, he has a first-grade Immortal Infant; if the latter, he has Daoist Heart Clarity. No matter the test, he needn’t worry.

The two conversed for a while longer, when suddenly a commotion arose in the distance.

There seemed to be shouts of "Who said the secret realm must be developed by the Three Pure Ones," followed by an incredibly chaotic uproar.

Soon, a Golden Core True Person came over and summoned Qiu Changtian, as an elder, to a meeting.

At a cave residence temporarily opened near the Extreme North Heaven Pillar, elders from the Three Pure Orthodox Sect gathered, whispering among themselves.

After listening for a while, Qiu Changtian realized that, once again, it was the work of Wei, the old villain from the Demon Cult.

Unlike last time’s forced entry into the Golden Que Secret Realm, this time Wei had somehow rallied a large group of Nascent Soul loose cultivators to negotiate with the orthodox sect.

Negotiation... It sounded laughable at first, but seeing the formidable force assembled on the other side, the orthodox sect could not find any humor.

The opposing Nascent Soul cultivators included some who had attained considerable power through solitary cultivation, as well as many elders from small and medium sects across the Divine Land, but all without exception were in the Nascent Soul Realm.

Had one person come forth to protest, the orthodox sect would scarcely pay attention, viewing any explanation as a concession.

However, with so many gathered, the Three Pure Ones hesitated:

Ignoring them would incite a concerted charge into the secret realm upon opening; could they really use force to prevent it?

If force were used, casualties would be inevitable. Such a scenario would tarnish the reputation of the Three Pure Ones on the Divine Land Continent... Moreover, any single Nascent Soul Elder is highly esteemed in their sect, and how many related cultivators might they have? The numbers are endless.

Now with so many Nascent Soul cultivators on the other side, their networks of relations nearly blanket the entire cultivation realm. The Three Pure Ones aren’t about a "follow me and thrive, defy me and perish" violent approach—offending so many sects senselessly is something they’re unwilling to do.

Qiu Changtian noticed after listening during the meeting that Penglai had already shown signs of compromise, advocating for everyone to sit at the negotiating table—after all, many of these sects were Yuqing View’s commercial clients, vital patrons not to be offended.

In stark contrast, Shushan remained firm, declaring they would engage in a "friendly martial exchange" with the Demon Cult and neutral cultivators in a Nascent Soul Bout—showcasing Shushan Sword Immortals’ typical mindset.

Kunlun stood indecisive; some elders supported Penglai, others Shushan, all awaiting the statement from the Ziwei Master.

The Ziwei Master pondered for a moment, and Qiu Changtian immediately sensed a foreboding feeling.

Sure enough, he heard the sect leader speak:

"Changgeng, what are your thoughts on this matter?"