"Probably out of caution."
Another elder beside Elder Gao stroked his beard and said with a smile:
"To be able to choose to build a foundation on Xianmen Island, it can be seen that most of them are from casual cultivators, which is extremely rare."
After hearing his words, the other foundation-building monks nodded.
Building the Taoist foundation is a major event for the monks. Without the protection of the sect and family, it would be impossible to complete this step in a densely populated and complex market.
Since you are a casual cultivator, being low-key and cautious are the most basic qualities. It is even more rare to be able to practice all the way to foundation building.
"I don't know who this comrade is?"
A little curiosity arose in the hearts of several foundation-building monks.
Not only them:
Far away from the entrance of the cave, the Qi Refining monks on Xianmen Island were standing around in circles, blocking the place.
The foundation-building monks had all landed. Naturally, no one dared to fly in the air so arrogantly, so they could only land on the ground, and everyone raised their toes and scrambled to look in.
A large number of monks gathered, and more and more people joined in the fun, resulting in a dramatic scene of empty streets in the originally bustling market.
"Isn't that senior showing up yet?"
"Senior has just made a breakthrough. He must be adjusting his breathing power. Why are you so anxious?"
"Yes, Elder Gao and the others are waiting patiently. Why are you yelling?"
"It's true that you don't have to rush to build your foundation and don't rush to practice. If you want to join in the fun, just wait and wait!"
"Who the hell pushed my ass? Don't let me catch you!"
"Stop squeezing! We are all Qigong practitioners, can you be more decent..."
Amidst the noise.
The door to the simple cave opened.
Zhang Yao was wearing a plain white Taoist robe and a lotus crown on his head, and Shi Shiran walked out.
"Comrades, be polite."
He smiled, glanced in all directions, and bowed:
"The poor Dao is pure and weak, but luckily broke through to the foundation-building stage. It disturbed all my colleagues, but I hope Haihan will do it."
"Haha...what the hell."
Elder Gao took the lead and gave a long laugh, then stepped forward and bowed his hands:
"Congratulations to fellow Taoist Qingxu for your achievement in foundation building."
The other foundation-building monks also stepped forward and said with a smile:
"Congratulations to fellow Taoist Qingxu for your achievement in foundation building."
Outside the entrance of the cave, hundreds of Qi Refining monks were excited and excited, saying in unison:
"Congratulations to Senior Qingxu for his achievement in foundation building!"
"Congratulations to Senior Qingxu for his achievement in foundation building..."
The uniform sound waves roared like muffled thunder, causing the clouds in the sky to disperse by three-thirds, and the water surface outside the island rippled in circles.
"Thank you all, comrades."
Zhang Yao thanked everyone, and the smile on his face became brighter.
The foundation building period is not only a symbol of strength and status, but also a pioneer in the immortal way.
I would like to ask the Qi Refining monks in the world, who has not yearned for it?
"Fellow Taoist Qingxu."
Elder Gao had a warm attitude and said with a smile:
"It is a great joy for fellow Taoist to be promoted to Foundation Establishment."
"Gao Mou is the host of this Xianmen Island. If you don't mind it, you might as well go to the humble abode and let me entertain you."
"good."
The other 'Elder Zhao' beside him also smiled and said:
"We just got together to hold a foundation-building ceremony to celebrate fellow Taoist Qingxu's promotion to foundation-building."
The other foundation builders also spoke one after another, and Zhang Yao naturally agreed happily.
Soon, the escaping light of the six foundation-building monks flew across the sky and flew towards the inner island of Xianmen Island.
After cultivating to the foundation-building stage, you can fly and escape by relying on your own magic power, which is enough to travel thousands of miles in a day, but it is not as good as a specialized flying escape spiritual weapon.
The many Qi Refining monks below looked up at the escaping light of the six Foundation-building monks, their eyes full of envy and longing.
"Foundation-building monk..."
"Senior Qingxu, once he became a foundation builder, he reached the sky in one step!"
"Yes, I think back to yesterday, he was still a Qi refining monk like us..."
The discussion gradually faded away.
Zhang Yao and several foundation-building monks flew to the 'Lingyang Pavilion' on the inner island and cast their light.
In the luxurious and vast main hall, everyone was divided into guests and hosts and took their seats. Then a beautiful qi-refining maid came and respectfully offered spiritual wine, jade dew, and spiritual fruit pills.
"The maids are all monks in the Qi refining stage. They are really luxurious."
Zhang Yao sighed, but had no more ideas.
The world of cultivating immortals is also one of jungle and strict hierarchy. The status of foundation-building monks is higher than that of Qi-refining monks.
Even a monk who has perfected Qi refining is still an unknown person on this Xianmen Island; but once he achieves foundation building, he will immediately become the guest of the island owner.
"Fellow Taoists, please."
Elder Gao sat in the main seat and spoke with a smile.
"Thank you, Elder Gao, for your kindness."
Zhang Yao and the other two foundation-building monks expressed their thanks one after another.
While everyone was drinking spiritual wine and enjoying spiritual fruit pills, they were exchanging their experiences in cultivating Taoism and chatting about the world. The atmosphere was quite harmonious.
During the dinner, Elder Gao and others also tapped and tested Zhang Yao's origins. Naturally, Zhang Yao made up his identity casually, but the few of them had a tacit understanding and did not go into details.
Regardless of your previous status, once you achieve foundation building, it is equivalent to stepping into a new world.
As long as you are not a demon cultivator or demon cultivator, even if you are an evil cultivator or a calamity cultivator, it is nothing more than a trivial matter.
"Fellow Taoist Qingxu..."
As the ceremony progressed, Elder Gao finally couldn't hold himself back and invited Zhang Yao to join the Lingyang Sect.
"I, the guest elder of Lingyang Sect, am..."
He explained the benefits of joining Lingyang Sect in detail, and his words were full of attempts to win over.
After Elder Gao finished speaking, the remaining two foundation-building monks couldn't sit still and started to win over Zhang Yao.
"Fellow Daoist Qingxu, we in the GCC are hungry for talents!"
The beautiful-faced female "Fairy Li Chen" looks around with beautiful eyes and a charming smile.
"As long as fellow Taoists are interested in joining, we at the GCC wholeheartedly welcome you..."
In the Dali Immortal Cultivation World, in addition to the four major golden elixir forces, there are more than a dozen first-class aristocratic families, sects, and loose alliance organizations, all of which have more than one powerful foundation-building cultivator.
The GCC is one of these secondary forces and one of the stronger ones.
After Fairy Lichen finished describing the conditions of the GCC in detail, the last old foundation-builder smiled slowly and said:
"Fellow Taoist Qingxu, you must have heard of Tianbao Tower. You don't need me to introduce you to it, right?"
He stroked his beard and smiled, looking like he was sure of victory:
"Don't worry, fellow Taoist, the conditions in my Tianbao Tower are definitely the best in Dali."
"In Dali, more than half of the foundation-building monks who are casual cultivators have joined our Tianbao Pavilion. Fellow Taoist, you might as well consider it carefully."
After hearing his words, Elder Gao and Fairy Li Chen looked helpless on their faces.
Tianbao Tower can be regarded as the most special force in the entire Da Li Immortal Cultivation World, and its conditions are indeed the best, even worse than those of several major golden elixir forces.
In their opinion, unless this new Foundation Builder 'Qingxu Zhenren' wants to create a sect or aristocratic family, he has the greatest chance of choosing Tianbao Tower.
"Um……"
Zhang Yao pretended to be deep in thought, thoughts surging in his heart.
The reason why these Foundation Establishment monks are so enthusiastic about him, apart from his status as a newly promoted Foundation Establishment monk, is because they value his background as a casual cultivator.
A foundation-building monk is a strong and absolute backbone wherever he is placed. Even several major golden elixir forces have to compete for him.
He was not prepared to refuse. After all, he was still a solitary cultivator after achieving Foundation Establishment. It would be too suspicious and inconvenient to deal with monks of the same level.
But currently, Zhang Yao has not decided which side to choose to join.
"……How about this."
Zhang Yao thought for a moment and showed a hint of apology:
"Rong Pindao should think about this carefully and give you an answer tomorrow, okay?"
As soon as these words came out, the old man in Tianbao Tower was slightly startled, while Elder Gao, Fairy Li Chen and others on the side breathed a sigh of relief.
"No problem, no problem, fellow Taoist Qingxu, just think about it..."
Elder Gao laughed and laughed, exposing the matter.
Everyone continued to have a banquet, chat, and talk about Taoism. It was not until more than half an hour later that the Dharma meeting ended and they dispersed.
Elder Gao arranged a cave of the highest standard for Zhang Yao in the residential area of Xianmen Island, and it was free of charge.
Inside the cave:
"Tianbao Tower..."
Zhang Yao sat on a chair, frowning, thinking about Tianbao Tower.
Tianbao Tower is an extremely special force. Its organizational structure is different from that of sects, aristocratic families, and alliances. Instead, it is a bit like those large companies in his previous life.
Several Jindan forces are major shareholders, and more than a dozen sub-level forces, such as the GCC, are considered small shareholders.
In other words:
Standing behind Tianbao Tower is not just one family, but the top power of the entire Dali cultivating world.
Just like behind Sihai Pavilion, Moyu Hall, and Yuhua Tower, there are three other great immortal cultivation countries in the southwest.
Only in this way can we spread our influence as widely as possible and do business in the entire southwestern countries.
While large and small 'shareholders' gave them a platform, they also placed many people in it, enjoying dividends and certain decision-making powers. The internal personnel structure was very complex.
"The interior of Tianbao Tower is a mixed bag."
"Several major golden elixir forces have restrained each other, and more sub-level forces have intervened. After many years of development, Tianbao Tower has gradually developed a semi-independent posture."
Zhang Yao couldn't help but narrowed his eyes when he thought of this.
Tianbao Tower has been developed for many years and has jurisdiction over hundreds of branch buildings. Its influence spreads all over the southwest. There are dozens of foundation-building monks affiliated with Tianbao Tower itself.
It can be said that apart from the absence of the Jindan ancestor, this is a new Jindan level power.
Tianbao Tower is powerful and has strong financial resources. Not only does it have high conditions, but its internal rules and restrictions are not as strict as those of the major Jindan forces, so it can attract a large number of casual cultivators to join them.
"The recruitment order for the Five Spiritual Roots back then stirred up a thousand waves with one stone."
"Although it has been so many years and the aftermath has long since dissipated, I was bitten by a snake once and feared the rope for ten years..."
Zhang Yao's heart was full of worries.
He still doesn't know the real inside story of Tianbao Tower's recruitment of Five Spirit Root cultivators. He only has some guesses and inferences.
Although joining Tianbao Pavilion is the best choice for a casual cultivator like him to build a foundation, who makes him a Five Spiritual Root cultivator?
He still remembered that he just went to Weiguo Tianbao Tower to ask a question, and actually... he was noticed!
He never wanted to have this kind of experience again!
"So, let's forget it..."
(End of chapter)
