The Grand Elder of the Fire God Sect was a Red Sun Golden Crow named Jinchi. He was a rather lean old man. Perhaps because he was an avian-type divine beast, Liu Bai always felt that his gaze seemed to constantly condense with a brilliant light, as if he could see through a person's heart, sharp enough to make one's soul tremble.
He wore a robe of the Red Sun, exuding a nobility and majesty befitting a sovereign, completely different from Northern Sea Dragon or the Nine Nether Sparrow.
In the Great Thousand World, there were also legends of the Demon Clan, and the legends Liu Bai knew were similar. They were said to have been founded by the Three-Legged Golden Crow, contending with humans for world dominance in ancient times.
Unfortunately, the Demon Clan had already disappeared long before the invasion of the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan, and the various divine beasts and super divine beast races of today were descendants of the mighty saints of the Demon Clan.
Although humans dominated the Great Thousand World, and even ordinary cultivators could freely hunt spiritual beasts to obtain their essences, the divine beast clans inheriting the legacy of the Demon Clan were still formidable. After the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan invasion, when many human experts fell in battle, the strength of the divine beast clans became comparable to humans.
The Red Sun Golden Crow carried the bloodline of the Three-Legged Golden Crow, but truly advancing to a Three-Legged Golden Crow was nearly impossible. Everyone knew that a Three-Legged Golden Crow was formed from the essence of heavenly fire. When the Demon Emperor fell, the essence returned to the Great Thousand World, dispersed among countless spiritual beasts.
Unless one could gather all the scattered heavenly fire essence again, it was impossible to produce a new Three-Legged Golden Crow.
Deep within the Thunder Domain, Liu Bai had entered the eighth layer to temper his Thunder God Lotus. It was there, while refining the lotus, that Northern Sea Dragon appeared beside him, accompanied by Jinchi.
Jinchi's sharp gaze swept over Liu Bai's entire body. His voice, tinged with a sharp edge, said: "So this is the little one who has cultivated the Five Elements Divine Light Technique? He relies solely on an Ice Skin Jade Bone body to meet the requirements…"
At the end of his words, there was a trace of disappointment in Elder Jinchi's tone.
"Although an Ice Skin Jade Bone body can contain myriad techniques, to truly inherit the legacy of the Five Elements Divine Sect, only an innate Five Elements body suffices. Only with such a constitution can one hope to achieve the supreme Five Elements Saint position."
In truth, those able to cultivate the Five Elements Divine Light Technique were rare, but spread across the Great Thousand World, there were still many.
However, these people either relied on an Ice Skin Jade Bone body, like Liu Bai, which could accommodate any cultivation technique, or obtained a postnatal Five Elements body through refining divine objects.
While they could inherit the sect's techniques, as Jinchi said, none could cultivate the legacy to its highest realm, the so-called supreme Five Elements Saint position.
Among these people, Liu Bai's situation was the lowest. Even with opportunity, he might one day break through to Earth Sovereign, but the most likely outcome was being stuck just short of the pinnacle, living a lifetime at that threshold.
Listening to the blunt words, Liu Bai only frowned slightly before settling into a calm expression.
For someone with a golden finger, obtaining the technique and meeting the cultivation requirements was what mattered most.
Whether he could reach the highest realm was not for outsiders to judge. As long as his experience was sufficient, he could break through to Heaven Sovereign in moments.
This was not blind arrogance. It had already been verified with the Ice Skin Jade Bone Technique.
He had initially barely qualified to cultivate the technique after consuming a single Jade Bone Grass. Without the system, he might never have even achieved a postnatal Ice Skin Jade Bone body.
But now…
Now he possessed a true Ice Skin Jade Bone body and had even condensed the Ice Jade Divine Lotus. To others, this was equally impossible.
Seeing Liu Bai's composed demeanor, which showed no pretense, Jinchi silently nodded.
Perhaps this youth's aptitude was slightly lacking, but his character was good. Hearing he was still under twenty and had already surpassed the Human-Body Disaster, his future achievements might not fall short of Jinchi's own.
In that case, he had potential value worth cultivating.
"Very well. If you are willing, you can return with me to the Fire God Sect and start as an outer disciple."
Perhaps fearing that Liu Bai might disdain the status of an outer disciple, or perhaps to save face with his old friend, Jinchi explained: "This is the rule of the Fire God Sect. Unless taken as a disciple by a Grand Elder or Sect Leader, everyone must start as an outer disciple."
"You need not worry. Once you become an outer disciple, even on your first day, you can directly apply for the inner disciple assessment. If your strength is sufficient, you can immediately advance."
"All inner disciples are eligible to participate in the annual Five Sect Grand Competition. Winners may be chosen by the main sect to learn higher-level techniques, even divine scriptures."
"I heard from Northern Sea Dragon that you seek a sovereign celestial body suitable for your cultivation. This is not a problem. Once you enter the main sect, you will have the opportunity to obtain a powerful method for cultivating a sovereign celestial body."
In any case, Liu Bai had cultivated the Five Elements Divine Light Technique, giving him an advantage even over the prodigies of the five major sects. With sufficient strength, he could be selected by the main sect.
Every year, many like Liu Bai joined the five major sects, but their ultimate goal was the main sect. The sects generally did not invest too many resources in them.
The more disciples selected by the main sect, the more rewards they received. The five major sects and these disciples were more like partners.
"I provide you with the opportunity to enter the Five Elements Divine Sect, and you, in turn, benefit from it."
Understanding this, Liu Bai no longer cared whether he was an outer disciple, inner disciple, or true disciple. It was just a stepping stone, a mutually beneficial arrangement.
"Thank you, senior. I am willing to join the Fire God Sect." Liu Bai cupped his hands and bowed, speaking firmly to Jinchi.
Seeing this, Jinchi smiled. This trip had not been in vain.
"Very well. I will give you three days. After three days, we depart."
Jinchi nodded, leaving the time, and then disappeared with Northern Sea Dragon.
Old friends meeting, a drink was inevitable. That was why Liu Bai was given three days to prepare.
"Are you really going to join that Five Elements Divine Sect?" After leaving the Thunder Domain, Jiu You's voice rang from atop Liu Bai's head.
"Yes. You know my cultivation method is rather unique. If I cannot find higher techniques and a stronger sovereign celestial body, it will be difficult for me to grow stronger in the future." Liu Bai smiled.
"What about our agreement? You are not planning to break it, are you?" Jiu You instantly transformed into human form, a tall, radiant beauty standing before Liu Bai. Her strange purple eyes stared intently at him.
"Of course not…"
Feeling the heavy pressure from this beautiful woman, Liu Bai quickly waved his hand in denial.
"Rest assured, I remember our agreement. There is still a year left, and no one says that after joining the Five Elements Divine Sect, I cannot explore other places. Then we can go together to the Great Heavenlaw Domain later."
"By then, my strength will have increased considerably, and I will be able to support you as well."
Jiu You nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this and then said, "That is more like it. Remember, if you dare to break your word, I will see how to teach you a lesson!"
With that, she transformed back into a small black sparrow and perched in the bird nest atop Liu Bai's head.
Liu Bai let out a deep sigh. Was he destined to keep this "bird nest" hairstyle forever? Perhaps it was a symbolic tribute to his past life.
No one was particularly surprised by Liu Bai's departure since it had been known a month ago.
However, the members of the Willow God Association felt some reluctance. Fortunately, Liu Bai had not yet officially graduated, meaning even after leaving, he could maintain his status as a Northern Heaven Spiritual Academy student.
This was a small contingency prepared by the dean. In case Liu Bai could return for the Spiritual Academy Competition, or even if not this time, there would be future opportunities. No matter his current strength, as long as he remained a student of the academy and did not exceed the age limit, representing the academy was entirely legitimate.
Although academy already had many strong students, and by the time of the competition in six months, students like Xia Youran might overcome the Human-Body Disaster, the dean still prepared a backup plan.
Even if unexpected circumstances caused a poor ranking this time, it would not matter as long as the next opportunity could be won.
Liu Bai was the dean's ultimate secret weapon.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
When the morning light of the third day tore through the darkness and shone upon the land, the entire Northern Heaven Spiritual Academy regained its vitality.
Early in the morning, as Liu Bai left his room, he saw Su Xuan and the others already waiting outside.
His departure was not made a spectacle, known only to the senior members of the Willow God Association.
All of them wore somewhat downcast expressions. Even the usually lively Su Ling'er appeared deflated, like a balloon that had lost its air.
"There is no feast that lasts forever. Besides, I am not leaving forever. You do not need such expressions," Liu Bai said with a smile, breaking the tension.
Ruffling Su Ling'er's head, bowed before him, he continued, "Alright, you all focus on your cultivation. When I return, I will check your progress."
Su Ling'er raised her head, sniffled, and her large eyes glistened with tears.
"Really? Brother Liu Bai, you will really come back to see me? What if you return too late and cannot see us?"
Liu Bai smiled gently, "Do not worry. With my cultivation speed, when I return, you might still be in the Heaven Fusion Realm."
"Annoying! I am not that foolish!" Feeling underestimated, the little girl immediately pouted and showed her spirited defiance.
After nodding to the others, Liu Bai said no more. His figure transformed into a streak of rainbow light and vanished.
Seeing this, Su Ling'er could not hold back her tears.
"Do not cry," Su Xuan said, gently patting her sister's head with a smile. "Liu Bai said it himself, he will return soon. Do not forget he is still a student of Northern Heaven Spiritual Academy.
"But from now on, you must cultivate diligently. He said that in the future you will be the pillar of the Willow God Association, so you cannot fall behind."
Su Ling'er rubbed her reddened eyes and nodded firmly. "Do not worry, sister. I will not be lazy anymore. Wait and see, I will quickly rise up the Heaven Ranking, enter the top ten, and surpass all of you!"
Upon hearing this, Su Xuan, Li Qing, An Ran, and the others all smiled. It seemed the little girl could soon recover from the sadness of Liu Bai's departure.
However, they also needed to improve their own strength. Without Liu Bai, the Willow God Association could quickly decline.
When Liu Bai met Elder Jinchi again, the elder did not delay. He immediately took the teleportation array to leave the Northern Heaven Continent.
This teleportation array had been prepared by Northern Sea Dragon, but its range was limited to leaving the Northern Heaven Continent. Beyond that, further travel would require borrowing teleportation arrays in large cities on other continents.
Of course, Liu Bai could also choose to fly himself, but that would take much time.
Fortunately, with Jinchi guiding him, Liu Bai did not need to worry about which teleportation arrays to use along the way.
At times, they still needed to fly for a while. Jinchi seemed to deliberately test Liu Bai's speed, pushing it to a very high level.
Even though Liu Bai had mastered the perfected Rainbow Transformation Technique, his speed was still far slower than that of the Red Sun Golden Crow.
After a few tests, the Red Sun Golden Crow revealed its purpose.
"Indeed, Northern Sea Dragon did not lie. You have extraordinary talent in Rainbow Transformation. To master this ability at such a young age, you are qualified to learn the Golden Crow Rainbow Transformation Technique of my clan."
Talent? I have talent in all techniques, Deity-level arts, and even divine powers, Liu Bai thought silently.
"I previously promised Northern Sea Dragon that if your speed satisfied me, I would teach you the Golden Crow Rainbow Transformation Technique. Now is the time to fulfill that promise."
"However, after learning my technique, prove your talent. On the journey ahead, I will go at half my speed. If you cannot keep up, do not blame me for leaving you behind!"
Liu Bai's eyes twitched. He quickly asked, "Senior, may I ask what percentage of your speed you just used?"
"Twenty percent."
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