My Cultivation Starting from Archery

The middle-aged cultivator stroked his beard and informed, "Half a month ago, a great war erupted again at the Border Demon-Suppressing Great Wall. Our righteous path suffered a major setback, but fortunately, 'Dehai True Monarch' managed to turn the tide, barely stabilizing the situation.

"However, we are still in dire need of manpower.

"Now, including our Qingxu Sect, the Tianshui Thirty-Six Immortal Sects are all sending people to assist in the battle.

"The rewards for participating in the battle have more than doubled.

"This year's Foundation Establishment Pills will no longer be distributed through internal assessments nor limited by qualifications, but rather determined by one's achievements in the righteous-demon war."

In simple terms, if you want to establish your foundation, you have to risk your life.

Under this strategy, thousands of Qi Refinement cultivators have been successfully encouraged to sign up.

"Next, it's Dragon Elephant City."

The middle-aged cultivator continued eloquently, "It is considered one of the few gaps at the border, serving the purpose of preventing the Ancient Demon Clan and Demon Clan armies from infiltrating the core of the Tianshui.

"The defense of Dragon Elephant City has always been alternately guarded by the sects of Huayang Dao.

"But due to the escalating border warfare, in recent years Dragon Elephant City is to be jointly defended, with each peak requiring a minimum of two Foundation Establishment cultivators, and it's mandatory!

"Oh, Junior Brother, you're the newcomer from Baihua Valley, aren't you?

"Baihua Valley has only three True Inheritors in total, it seems you can't escape!"

Dragon Elephant City.

Chen Sansi recalled hearing about this place from Xue Xianrong and others when he was inside Black Light Mountain.

"Thank you, Senior Brother."

He expressed his gratitude to the cultivator who provided detailed information, and then proceeded to the Steward Hall to attend to his own affairs.

For a cultivator to form a Core, there are three major hurdles to face.

First, qualification and comprehension.

Second, the minor heavenly tribulation.

Third, spiritual objects.

All three are indispensable.

Even those with excellent qualifications require the assistance of Core Formation spiritual objects, and once they fail, they will either face a realm drop at best or life and death cessation at worst.

In Sky Water Continent, the most commonly used Core Formation spiritual objects by cultivators are Fire Ganoderma, Moonlight Golden Bell Flower, and Creation Jade Dew.

These three spiritual objects can all be replaced by Demon Cores or Beast Pills.

Chen Sansi had already obtained a Fire Ganoderma early on in the Nine Nether Forbidden Land, and although the Moonlight Golden Bell Flower is rare, its seedlings or half-finished products are not impossible to come by.

In other words, for him, the "Creation Jade Dew" is genuinely difficult to obtain.

Creation Jade Dew is possessed by the Qingxu Sect itself, but trying to acquire it is undoubtedly not easy.

The required merit points alone amount to an astronomical number.

Even if Chen Sansi went hunting every day, he would probably still not gather enough merit points to exchange for "Creation Jade Dew."

After all, Golden Core cultivators are limited in number throughout the entire Sky Water Continent.

Within the Qingxu Sect, forming a Golden Core allows one to open a peak at any time and become one of the Elders.

Such precious resources are naturally not available just because one wants them.

Therefore, not only are there merit point restrictions, but there's also an entry-level duration requirement, demanding at least a True Inheritor with more than twenty-five years of entry-level to be eligible for exchange.

Chen Sansi clearly did not meet the requirements.

He resigned himself to this fact and chose to exchange his accumulated merit points for other materials.

Besides this, he could only head to the Border Wall to participate in the war.

If not forced, he was unwilling to partake in the massive chaos.

It's not that Chen Sansi was unwilling to contribute to eliminating demons, but one must act within their means.

Of course, if there was absolutely no choice, then he would just have to take some risks.

Aside from the internal sect and the Border Demon-Suppressing Great Wall, Dragon Elephant City was relatively low-risk.

While pondering his future arrangements, Chen Sansi retraced his steps back.

As he reached halfway down the mountain, disturbances suddenly erupted from all corners of the sect.

They saw a large number of figures appear above Qingxu Sect's sky, where flying at will was usually prohibited, sweeping over people's heads on the Light of Escape.

Even the lowest among them was surprisingly at the Golden Core realm.

With all the Elders currently at "Taiyuan Peak," where did so many people come from?

External visitors!

"Jia Siyi of Heavenly Inspection Sect has come to witness the ceremony!"

"Ying Lanyue of Divine Intent Sect has come..."

"Shennong Mountain..."

"Immortal Mist Sect..."

"Bixiao Palace..."

A total of nine Great Cultivators headed straight towards "Taiyuan Peak."

Nascent Soul Upper Sects have come to witness the ceremony!

Whenever a cultivator achieves a breakthrough, it has become an unwritten rule for sects of the same level to send someone to observe the ceremony.

One reason is to give gifts and maintain superficial relations.

The two were the most crucial; they came to gather information.

In the Cultivation World, resources are limited. Having one more sect of the same level means more resources would be divided.

It's even common for sects to fight and seize spirit veins from each other, so naturally, they need to know themselves and their enemies.

With so many outsider cultivators intruding, yet no one could stop them; everyone could only watch as they flew towards "Taoyuan Peak".

"Brother Lu, Brother Lu!"

A hurried voice shifted Chen Sansi's attention.

He turned to look and saw a young Taoist rushing over in a fluster.

"Sixteenth?"

Chen Sansi asked, "What's going on, why so urgent?"

"There's, there's an elder from another sect who wants to see you!"

"Outsider elder?"

"Yes!"

The young Taoist reminded, "The mask! The mask Elder Yuling gave you, you must wear it!"

"Mask?"

Chen Sansi nodded, "How do you know that?"

His master had put the mask in the storage bag when sending it, so how did the other side know?

"I, I..."

The young Taoist stammered a little, explaining, "Elder Yuling said it. Anyway, don't worry about it. Before you go down the mountain, make sure to wear the mask! With the mask on, no one will recognize you."

"Who wants to see me?"

Chen Sansi looked at him, squinting slightly, "Heavenly Sword Sect, Cao Xie?"

"Pro...probably!"

The young Taoist said, "If you don't want to meet, you can leave via the back mountain now. I can show you the way."

"No need."

Chen Sansi replied calmly, "Take me to see them."

His master had mentioned.

Even before, Cao Xie had come to inquire for information.

Since she dared to let him stay, it indicated she was confident he would not be exposed.

On the contrary,

If Chen Sansi were to run away directly, it would be like confessing without a fight. Moreover, being this close, if a Nascent Soul chased, could he really escape?

And for some reason, even knowing the danger, he didn't feel afraid at all; instead, he wanted to meet that person...

The Grand Ancestor of the previous dynasty!

"Alright! Don't worry, this is the territory of the Qingxu Sect, nothing will happen."

The young Taoist led the way.

After leaving Flying Peak, they walked on foot all the way to the vicinity of the fence courtyard where Lord Taishan resided.

In the courtyard, under the old pagoda tree.

A figure in a green robe stood facing an old, rusty sword, opposite a female cultivator in a plain immortal dress. It was unclear what the two were saying, but even from a distance, Chen Sansi felt a sharp gaze like a sword piercing towards him.

The Divine Sense of the Nascent Soul swept over, yet he showed no fear. Despite his physical discomfort, he merely felt disgusted and offended, returning the gaze with eyes as bright as torches.

The green-robed cultivator seemed startled for a moment, then withdrew his gaze.

"Elder Yuling."

The young Taoist opened the fence and led the white-robed person into the courtyard: "I have brought the person."

"Elder Cao."

Master Yu Ling, holding a horsetail whisk, said indifferently, "This is the disciple I recently accepted, named Lu Shengzhi, a descendant of an old acquaintance at Qian Island Lake. His background is clear, and you can verify at any time. He has no relation to that Chen Sansi."

"Daoist Yu Ling, there's no need for much explanation."

Cao Xie expressionlessly replied leisurely, "Whether true or false, I'll know upon investigation."

He slowly raised his hand, and waves of mana flowed out.

"Cao Xie, don't be too overbearing!"

Master Yu Ling protected the disciple in front, sternly rebuking, "For the sake of the Holy Sect's Bounty Order, I've cooperated with your investigation as much as possible. But ultimately, Shengzhi is my disciple, a disciple of Qingxu Sect. What right do you have to use the Soul Searching Technique on him?!"

Cao Xie did not speak but his eyes grew cold, ready to cast a spell to drive away the Golden Core female cultivator in front of him.

Nascent Soul and Golden Core, worlds apart!

Just as they were about to clash, Master Yu Ling had already planned to use all her cards to survive one strike.

It was at this moment that a majestic anger surged forth.

"Stableboy, do not harm my master!"

When the sound reached the ears, the sword's edge had already come before him.

"Divine Skills?"

Cao Xie glanced sideways. In the depth of his tranquil eyes, it was as if a boulder fell, stirring up waves of tumult.