Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World

But the situation of Nine Mountains Disciples losing their lives is rare.

"In this state, how am I supposed to account to the sect?"

Shi Nandang's tone was very cold.

No one at the peak dared to speak, as if the Immortal Trapping Sword was held against their throats.

Zheng Fa, however, was still in the mood for wild thoughts—

The current situation of Shi Nandang is like a project manager, carrying a large quantity of resources to Chongxuan Sect, aiming to hinder Jiushan Sect's development.

Now this project is nearly on the verge of total loss.

"Unexpectedly, you've given me a surprise!" Shi Nandang's face unexpectedly brightened, pointing at Zheng Fa, and laughed, "With Li Hao, I finally have an explanation for the elders in the mountains!"

Me?

Zheng Fa was puzzled, and the others were similarly bewildered.

"I took a look, Li Hao, haven't you seized a lot of goods from Jiushan Sect?"

Zheng Fa nodded silently.

Indeed, quite a lot...

The current trading of Haori Mountain under the Hundred Immortals Alliance is flourishing, rising to a new level.

"This matter has greatly pleased the sect, sending a letter to praise it specifically."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Fa also felt he had done a great deed—

Jiushan Sect gained the spiritual material they lacked.

Haori Mountain received a splendid battle report.

Shi Nandang was praised by the sect.

Triple win!

"Of course, that's all small talk... compared to Li Hao, it's not worth mentioning!"

Shi Nandang looked at Li Hao with eyes that found unpolished jade: "I heard you managed to hold off those Shenxiao Warships alone?"

Zheng Fa nodded lightly.

"Good! Those Shenxiao Warships may just be outer elixirs, but they're not like ordinary Golden Core initial stages... You managed to fight against more than thirty Shenxiao Warships alone, truly invincible among Golden Cores!"

"Well, except for Zheng Fa of the Golden Core Stage!"

Saying it this way, it doesn't sound wrong.

In Chongxuan Sect, although Zheng Fa suppresses his power... he's considered peerlessly gifted.

If not for his own prowess of the Golden Core Stage mastering Fusang Wood, Li Hao's performance might rival Tianhe Venerable.

Unexpectedly, Shi Nandang continued:

"Though Zheng Fa is strong, having crossed paths with my Haori Mountain, his path will inevitably be difficult in the future."

"But once you join our Haori Mountain Gate, nurtured by Haori Mountain..."

"In the future, you might even surpass Zheng Fa, even not losing to him!"

Zheng Fa noticed that everyone else at the peak lightly curled their lips, seemingly thinking Shi Nandang was blowing smoke.

But he genuinely felt Shi Nandang wasn't wrong.

If there is a cultivator in the Xuanwei Realm who doesn't lose to Zheng Fa, it could only be Li Hao!

This Haori Mountain's True Inheritor thinks beautifully, but sees people accurately...

...

Seeing Shi Nandang's satisfied gaze towards him, Zheng Fa also understood this person's way of thinking—

As a project manager who worked hard without success, Li Hao's achievements were almost the only highlight in the battle report.

Moreover, Shi Nandang plans to paint a big picture for the sect:

Want me to deal with Zheng Fa?

Short-sighted!

I've found the next Zheng Fa for the sect!

Whether this pie can be eaten or not isn't important, just the aroma of it, isn't it?

"Do you… have confidence?"

Shi Nandang smiled at Zheng Fa, his gaze somewhat profound.

"Disciple, take up the challenge willingly!"

Zheng Fa cupped his hands, his face radiating pure confidence, without a trace of doubt.

He understood that Shi Nandang was not concerned about whether he could truly have strength compared to Zheng Fa, but now, Shi Nandang needed to create a genius in Chongxuan Sect, to provide a short-term explanation to the sect.

"Great!"

Shi Nandang chuckled softly, seemingly unsurprised by Zheng Fa's response.

He tossed a Storage Ring to Zheng Fa.

"Inside there are some pills used in the Golden Core Stage, and our Haori Mountain's True Inheritor's Nascent Soul cultivation method. Use them well for cultivation."

"Of course, the matter of plundering Jiushan Sect's magic artifacts and pills must not stop."

Zheng Fa nodded lightly, understanding that Shi Nandang's implication was… Li Hao's persona must not only be a genius but a battle genius!

Not only a battle genius, but one who leaves Jiushan Sect in a disheveled state, and plunders Hundred Immortals Alliance with no resistance.

The emphasis is on winning!

As for whether Li Hao will be exposed as a fraud by Haori Mountain for being praised too highly.

Or potentially be killed by Zheng Fa due to arrogance…

Shi Gandang seemed unfazed by such possibilities.

Nonetheless, the Ninth Elder standing behind Zheng Fa showed some worry in her eyes, seemingly understanding that if Li Hao stands out too much, it is not beneficial.

Yet Shi Nandang seemed to notice her expression and tossed her a Jade Tube:

"Master?"

The Ninth Elder was somewhat dazed.

"The path of cultivation is a fight, if your disciple doesn't fight, how would he survive? Did I ever force him?"

The Ninth Elder lowered her head, saying:

"What Master said is correct. I was momentarily mistaken."

Shi Nandang shook his head and said, "I am not someone who lacks empathy… In this Jade Tube is our Haori Mountain's True Inheritor Divinity Transformation Skill 'Sun Shooting Divine Scripture'."

"This…"

"You've taught such a disciple, hence deserve the reward."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Fa felt a bit amazed—despite Haori Mountain's actions, Shi Nandang was genuinely generous.

Of course, it's probably also because Haori Mountain is genuinely wealthy.

But the Eighth Elder standing next to his master, glanced at his newly acknowledged master, then looked at the Jade Tube in Ninth Elder's hands, his expression twisted...

Both owning Divinity Transformation inheritance.

I by being a disciple, you by recruiting a disciple?

And you still got Haori Mountain's Divinity Transformation True Inheritor?

...

Ninth Elder stored away the Jade Tube, Shi Nandang didn't say more to her, but only took out a token and handed it to Zheng Fa, saying, "This token is a key to enter the Great Array at the peak."

"If Jiushan Sect truly attacks."

"Entering this Great Array will ensure safety."

Zheng Fa accepted the token and finally asked the question he wanted to ask most:

"May I ask Master, what is the purpose of this Great Array at the peak?"