BXBX NOVEL Chapter 279: 271: Killing Two Birds with One Stone
Chapter 279: 271: Killing Two Birds with One Stone
Even, his starting point was even lower than Meng Guan’s.
There was no longer the gap between the Four Spirits Roots and the Five Spirits Roots that existed between them before.
Moreover, Meng Guan’s breakthrough time in the Foundation Establishment Realm was much faster than his.
It took Meng Guan only a couple of decades to break through from the early stage of Foundation Establishment to the mid-stage.
And him?
It took him almost thirty years to break through from the early stage of Foundation Establishment to the mid-stage.
Meng Guan took about thirty-five years to break through from the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment to the late stage.
And him?
He has not broken through to the Late Foundation Establishment Stage yet, but according to his own estimation.
He is afraid it will take nearly forty years for him to break through the Late Foundation Establishment Stage.
The speed of Meng Guan’s every breakthrough in cultivation was faster than his.
He was now gradually falling behind.
Wei Fan was naturally aware of these circumstances.
The gap between him and Meng Guan had changed from him being far ahead during the Qi Refining Stage to Meng Guan being far ahead during the Foundation Establishment Stage.
During the Qi Refining stage, he didn’t choose to make an all-out effort because he always had an opportunity to step into Foundation Establishment.
Even if he failed, he would still have this opportunity and wouldn’t be as desperate as Meng Guan.
If Meng Guan had not taken a risk back then, his cultivation would have been limited to Qi Refining Great Perfection at most for the rest of his life.
As for Foundation Establishment, he didn’t even need to think about it.
Thinking of breaking through to Qi Refining Great Perfection before the age of sixty.
With Meng Guan’s Five Spirits Roots talent, apart from making a desperate attempt, there were no other paths to choose from.
Under such circumstances, Meng Guan eventually took a risk and went out to seek opportunities.
As for him, he continued to stay at Bamboo Mountain Immortal Pavilion, practicing slowly, waiting for the right time.
In the end, it was with the help of Meng Guan that he and He Song became disciples of the Thick Earth Sect and successfully established the foundation.
Now.
Meng Guan, whose cultivation speed was faster than his own, had already made a decision: After stabilizing his strength, he would set out to search for opportunities in the outside world.
And it was also time for him to consider whether or not he should leave the Thick Earth Sect to find opportunities after his breakthrough to the Late Foundation Establishment Stage.
If he wanted to make a breakthrough to the Golden Elixir Realm, it was imperative to go out and seek opportunities.
At this moment, Wei Fan naturally pondered over his own future path.
After a moment of pondering.
A flash of determination appeared in Wei Fan’s eyes.
He and Meng Guan discussed the matter back when they learned the difference between elite disciples of the Sect and Loose Cultivation Base Building.
After reaching the Late Foundation Establishment Stage, the two of them would leave the Thick Earth Sect to search for opportunities to break through to the Golden Elixir Realm.
But before their cultivation reached the Late Foundation Establishment Stage and stabilized their Late Foundation Establishment strength, they both would continue to stay in the Thick Earth Sect, ready to seize the opportunity.
This decision had already been discussed by the two of them early on.
Staying in the Thick Earth Sect, with their identity as Loose Cultivation Base Building, they wouldn’t have any chance to step into the Golden Elixir Realm.
In order to live without regrets, it was only natural to leave the Thick Earth Sect and go elsewhere to seek opportunities.
In this way, Meng Guan’s words about being separated again in a few years would only be a statement of fact.
When his cultivation also broke through to the Late Foundation Establishment Stage and stabilized his Late Foundation Establishment strength, it would be time for him to leave the Thick Earth Sect and search for opportunities elsewhere.
Only by leaving the Thick Earth Sect could he have a slim chance to step into the Golden Elixir Realm.
Continuing to stay in the Thick Earth Sect would result in losing even that slim opportunity.
In that case.
Why not give it a shot? What if it succeeds?
As for the odds.
Who knows?
With this thought flashing through his mind, Wei Fan’s gaze towards Meng Guan was filled with encouragement.
In the future, he would follow Meng Guan’s example, stabilizing his strength after breaking through to the Late Foundation Establishment Stage, and set off immediately.
Meng Guan’s present is his tomorrow.
Therefore, Wei Fan naturally wished his good friend, who was ahead of him, silent blessings and encouragement in his heart.
At the same time, as Wei Fan made his decision.
He Song also spoke to Meng Guan at this moment.
“Since Lao Meng has made a decision, I have nothing more to say.”
“However, after Master Bai Yun left this place and was transferred back to the Sect, he has begun traveling outside and seeking opportunities.”
“If possible, Lao Meng could also report to the Sect. Once his strength is stabilized in a few years, he could be transferred back to the Sect and be free to go out like Master Bai Yun.”
“After being transferred back to the Sect, you can not only go out freely, but also have a status within the Sect.”
“In the future, when you go out, you can be treated as a cultivator of Thick
Earth Sect, and not be looked down upon as a Loose Cultivator.”
“Even if there is a sudden change in the future, you can return to the Thick Earth Sect and continue to be a carefree elder.”
“In this way, we can kill two birds with one stone, isn’t it wonderful?”
Looking at Meng Guan, He Song recalled the occasional letters he had received from Master Bai Yun over the years and couldn’t help but propose an idea.
As he said.
After leaving Heaven Power Immortal City, Master Bai Yun returned to the Thick Earth Sect’s mountain gate.
After being called back to the mountain gate, Master Bai Yun had a lot of free time and had been wandering around the world in recent years, looking for opportunities.
Furthermore, since He Song had taken over Master Bai Yun’s position and settled down in Heaven Power Immortal City, Master Bai Yun would occasionally send letters to He Song.
In the letters, most were descriptions of his cloud wandering, as well as casual conversations with He Song.
Reaching the Late Foundation Establishment Stage, there was nothing left to do in the mountain gate.
Naturally, many cultivators in the Late Foundation Establishment Stage chose to go out into the world and look for opportunities.
Not everyone could master one or even multiple Hundred Skills of Cultivation Truth.
Not everyone could earn a steady stream of spirit stones like He Song.
Nor could everyone be tirelessly devoted into cultivation for decades inside their cave mansions.
So, wandering around the world searching for opportunities became a popular choice for many when they had nothing else to do.
Perhaps.
Inside some Immortal Pavilions, there might be a hidden Late Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator, or even one at Foundation Establishment Great Perfection.
Such things did happen from time to time.
After hearing He Song’s suggestion, a smile flashed across Meng Guan’s face. After exchanging a quick glance with Wei Fan, he hurriedly replied. “My friend, your thoughts are quite similar to mine and Wei’s.”
“We had discussed before that if we were to leave the Thick Earth Sect and search for opportunities elsewhere, we would do the same.”
“In this way, even if something goes wrong in the future, we can still return to the Thick Earth Sect and be leisurely elders.”
“If we do find opportunities and successfully step into the Golden Elixir Realm.
“That would be even better.”
“But if it’s not possible, at least we’ve left ourselves an escape route.”
“It’s said that many Loose Cultivation Base Building elders have ventured outside before and many of them have returned.”
“Their reasons are probably similar to ours.”
“My friend, don’t worry. I will stay here for several more years. When it’s time for me to be transferred to the mountain gate, it will be time for us to part ways.”
“Once we’re in the outside world, I’ll find time to send you messages, so that you both can acquire more understanding about it.”
At this point, Meng Guan patted his chest, looking as if everything would be taken care of by him.
Seeing this, He Song’s eyes flashed with anticipation.
He now had three sources of information.
One was the various news in the Immortal City, which was closest to He Song and what he could know at the first instance.
Secondly, various messages from Master Qing Yue, mostly secret and not known to ordinary people, but all entered He Song’s ears.
Lastly, various messages from Su Qian, who, despite her low cultivation, was within the influence of the Nascent Soul Upper Sects like the Sun Faction.
The information she obtained was far more extensive than what He Song could get from his other two sources.
Thus, many messages from Su Qian were very helpful to He Song.
Although He Song didn’t care about many things, some were hidden within major events.
For example, Su Qian had once mentioned in a letter to He Song about Demonic Sects starting to form alliances.
It was because of this news that He Song was transferred to Heaven Power Immortal City under Meng Guan and Wei Fan’s arrangements, greatly ensuring his safety.
If Meng Guan could occasionally send letters to He Song after leaving the Thick Earth Sect in a few years.
Then He Song would have another source of information.
Messages from a Late Foundation Establishment Stage Master, He Song didn’t even need to think about their value.
This source of information could possibly be his most valuable one,
Even surpassing Su Qian.
A Late Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator could access things that a Qi-refining mid stage cultivator like Su Qian could not compare.
However.
Thinking about it now was of no use.
Meng Guan still had several years before he would leave, so this information source could only be considered for activation after several years.
As this idea flashed through his mind, He Song’s gaze inadvertently swept across Wei Fan’s position, a glint in his eye.
Another thought suddenly struck him.
Perhaps… not just Meng Guan, even Wei Fan could provide a wealth of information after leaving Thick Earth Sect.
However, he didn’t know if Wei Fan could break through to the Late Foundation Establishment Stage before him.
The timing of He Song’s Foundation Establishment was only nine years away from Wei Fan’s.
At He Song’s current cultivation rate, he might reach the Late Foundation Establishment Stage while Wei Fan’s cultivation was still at the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment.
If that were the case, his plan might not be realized.
However, even if He Song’s cultivation were to break through to the Late Foundation Establishment Stage, he wouldn’t reveal his true cultivation level to others for a short period of time.
Instead, he would maintain the appearance of a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment level in the eyes of others.
Only in this way could He Song’s rapid progress avoid arousing suspicion from others.
If that’s the case, He Song could wait for Wei Fan’s cultivation to successfully break through to Late Foundation Establishment Stage before revealing his true cultivation level..