I Seek Immortality Through Serendipity

Gu Yuan originally didn’t want to participate in this Tribulation Fruit competition.

But Master Tiandou was adamant; regardless of one’s origins, victory would earn them this fruit, so his thoughts began to waver.

The Heart-devouring Insect is hard to contend over, but Cen Qingqing is still attainable.

After all, this woman is considered his, greatly aiding his Core Formation, and under circumstances within his power, Gu Yuan would certainly lend her a hand.

A new Golden Core within his faction is always better than one from other factions.

Even cultivators have emotions, if not relatives first, should they favor strangers?

As for her origins, Cen Qingqing has long cultivated in the Daoist School, and Gu Yuan, as a Golden Core, can easily have her instated within the school’s walls with a decree.

However, after the Sword Fox Immortal shook his head, Gu Yuan could only give up.

With the Sword Fox Immortal being well-acquainted with Master Tiandou for ages, having opened trade routes together, he must have his considerations.

Besides, in today’s hall, with everything being contested, even Su Family’s Master Biyun, who always thinks of family, remained silent, which already speaks volumes.

Though Gu Yuan felt regret, he could only give up.

Planning in the Late Stage Golden Core, it’s better to show some respect.

With this in mind, Gu Yuan couldn’t help but let out a long sigh; if he were in the Late Stage Golden Core, he could obtain this treasure by his own means and wouldn’t need to care about others’ opinions.

"Since none of the fellow junior brothers have any opinions, let’s schedule another Foundation Establishment Dharma Assembly, where all peak Foundation Establishment cultivators can participate, regardless of age, to see who can claim this honor!"

Master Tiandou looked around the hall, seeing no objections, and smiled contentedly.

"Just as Senior Brother said!"

Su Family’s Master Biyun said with a smile.

But hearing Master Tiandou mention "regardless of age," Gu Yuan suddenly recalled someone.

Yinn Xingchao!

With a Foundation Establishment body, comprehending the Red Fire Vermilion Cloud Scripture, creating his own technique, a late bloomer indeed.

Is Master Tiandou really intending to groom Yinn Xingchao? Then what about Shu Tianzhi, the current chief disciple of Celestial Spirit Peak?

This child with a Star Daoist Body, extraordinary talent, is it to be wasted like this?

For a moment, Gu Yuan’s mind was flooded with thoughts but quickly he couldn’t help but sigh.

The Celestial Tribulation is intense, the passing perilous, without fortuitous secret treasures, even the highest talents might become stagnant. If I hadn’t had the stone bottle, I might also await bitterly, not daring to attempt Core Formation lightly.

"Since this matter is discussed, it now depends on the juniors’ own efforts, but there is another issue that requires discussion with all junior brothers."

After resolving this matter, set to take place in seven days, Master Tiandou again spoke with a smile.

"Senior Brother needn’t be mysterious, please speak frankly!"

Master Xuan Guang said helplessly.

"Haha, junior brother, don’t be anxious. This is an opportunity, but it won’t fall upon you!"

Master Tiandou laughed heartily, then explained: "All junior brothers should know that our Cyan Peak Daoist School’s ability to secure its footing in the East Mountain Realm, the True Person’s planning, is crucial."

"East Mountain Realm has a major sect, named Thousand Waves Sect, whose leader Master Cangming is close with the Dean, hence offered help, using influence and power to assist us in quickly establishing channels and founding the Treasure Pavilion."

"To repay this favor, and to deepen the connection between the two sects, Thousand Waves Sect proposed a request that each sect provides an Early Stage Golden Core cultivator to exchange cultivation for a century, corroborate their insights and share their resources."

"During this exchange, apart from the Sect’s True Scripture, the rest of the Mysterious Techniques and scriptures will be open for the two Golden Cores to cultivate, but a restriction must be set, prohibiting random dissemination."

Upon saying this, Master Tiandou sighed slightly, his tone somewhat rueful: "Initially, I was not keen on this method because the Thousand Waves Sect is deeply rooted, its Golden Core underlings are highly proficient, the exchange cultivation, whether it’s verifying insights or coveting dharma gates, remains a dilemma."

"This method might be an opportunity for our sect, or perhaps a colossal loss."

"But Thousand Waves Sect’s kindness is hard to refuse; this matter is also the True Person’s decree. Adding to this, Thousand Waves Sect promised both would establish restrictions, ensuring the obtained methods wouldn’t be transmitted externally. I could only comply with the order."

"Originally, I had a candidate in mind for the exchange, but now it seems one should view others with fresh eyes, if I appoint randomly,\ it might hinder both parties, needlessly destroying potential pillars of the Daoist School."

"Therefore, I propose, candidate selection for the exchange should also be based on capability, just like with the Core Formation Spirit Object!"

Saying this, Master Tiandou’s face turned solemn, his gaze fervently fixed on Gu Yuan and Master of Mount Jing.

Though he didn’t state it explicitly, everyone understood his previous favored Golden Core cultivator was Master of Mount Jing.

The change in decision was due to Gu Yuan.

Moreover, the shift was undoubtedly due to the Vast Sea Sect battle.

This battle not only altered Master Tiandou’s views but also astonished all Golden Cores.

With the achievements of decades of Golden Core cultivation, slaying the mature old demon of Qingyang Demon Observation with centuries of Core Formation cultivation, breaking a formation, and not only that but also vanquishing a Mid-stage Golden Core cultivator, Master Black Flame, exploiting the method of transformation.

This strength, this talent, is enough to outshine any Golden Core cultivator in the Daoist School.

"The exchange represents the face of our Daoist School, naturally, the best must be chosen. Senior Brother’s suggestion, I wholeheartedly support."

"There’s no time like the present; since that’s the case, why not have a match right here in Shaoyang Hall, to demonstrate what is learned?"

After a brief silence, Master of Mount Jing first raised his head, looking towards Gu Yuan.

Before Gu Yuan broke through to Golden Core, he was the youngest Golden Core cultivator in the Daoist School, possessing the rare Star Spirit Companion, capable of fighting two foes single-handedly, undeniably strong.