"Forget it..."
Zhang Yao shook his head and completely gave up the idea of joining Tianbao Tower.
Although Tianbao Tower has better treatment and more resources, a gentleman would rather be overly cautious than make a mistake.
Although the Earth Divine Fetus can regenerate him, it cannot make up for the rest of his losses and can only be used as a last resort.
“The GCC is actually not bad.”
After rejecting Tianbaolou, Zhang Yao began to seriously consider the feasibility of joining the GCC.
More than half of the sub-level forces in Dali's immortal world are inextricably linked to the four major golden elixir forces, and the GCC is no exception.
Just from the name, you can tell that this organization has a close relationship with Fuhai Sect, which is almost an open secret.
"The GCC's strength is not bad. It ranks among the top five among more than a dozen second-rate sects, families, and organizations."
"It is just a loose alliance in itself, and it is not very binding on the members of the organization."
"The backing behind the GCC is also very strong. Having a relationship with the Fuhai Sect means that there is a chance to obtain the follow-up skills of the "Wanhuadu Tianzhen Sutra"..."
Zhang Yao's thoughts flashed and he kept thinking.
The "Wanhuadu Tianzhen Jing" he obtained back then only had the basic part and lacked the content after foundation building. As a result, he now has no way forward - this is an urgent matter that must be solved.
There must be a follow-up part in Tianbao Tower, but this road has been blocked in advance, so we can only find a solution from the GCC.
"Don't be too hasty about this."
Zhang Yao was silent and thought to himself:
"After so many years, it stands to reason that Tianbao Tower's plan should have been on the right track long ago. It is unlikely that the monks with five spiritual roots will be keeping an eye on them."
"But for safety reasons, after joining the GCC, you still have to find opportunities to test it out first, or think of an excuse that will not arouse suspicion..."
…………
the next day.
At the invitation of Elder Gao, the six foundation-building monks gathered together again and held another small ceremony.
After drinking for three rounds, Elder Gao smiled and asked:
"Fellow Taoist Qingxu."
"How are you thinking about it?"
Zhang Yao pondered for a moment at first, then showed a trace of apology before speaking:
"Elder Gao, Fellow Daoist Ge, I'm really sorry."
"I am ready to accept Fairy Lichen's invitation to join the GCC."
Upon hearing his words, all the foundation-building monks were stunned for a moment, obviously not expecting him to make this choice.
"...Well, it's really a match made in heaven that Fellow Taoist Qingxu can join our GCC!"
After Fairy Lichen reacted, she suddenly beamed.
Elder Gao and three other people at the main seat, after being surprised, still smiled and congratulated Zhang Yao and Fairy Li Chen.
"this……"
The old man surnamed Ge was a little confused and couldn't help but ask:
"Fellow Daoist Qingxu, I would like to take the liberty of asking you, why did you choose the GCC?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes focused on Zhang Yao again, with a little curiosity.
"the reason is simple."
Zhang Yao looked as usual and said calmly:
"I am a loose man by nature. I am used to being alone. I really can't be restrained."
"The conditions of Tianbao Tower are indeed very good, but the rules are a little stricter, so I can only regret and decline."
"I see……"
Upon hearing his words, the foundation-building monks suddenly showed a look of astonishment and nodded slightly, accepting his explanation.
Monks who were born as casual cultivators and rose up through hardships often have various quirks, such as being overly cautious, suspicious, withdrawn and unsociable... and so on, which is actually quite normal.
As for whether there is any secret or unspeakable hiddenness behind this excuse, no one wants to delve into it.
"Pity."
The old man surnamed Ge still felt a little regretful.
In the early years, Tianbao Tower actually had a similar atmosphere to the GCC.
However, in the past one or two hundred years, with the further rise and growth of Tianbao Tower, the number of people under its command has increased, and coupled with the impact of high-level changes, the organizational form has gradually moved closer to the four golden elixir forces.
Under such circumstances, it is inevitable that the rules will become stricter, but they are still better than those of the Jindan forces such as Lingyang Sect and Lonely Family.
Half an hour later.
"Elder Gao stays."
"Comrades, Ge Mou takes his leave."
"Have a nice trip, Fellow Daoist Ge."
All the foundation-building monks said goodbye outside Lingyang Pavilion.
The old man surnamed Ge from Tianbao Tower said goodbye, and Zhang Yao and Fairy Lichen also said goodbye to the three elders stationed on the island.
"Fellow Taoist Qingxu, let's go too."
After Elder Gao and others left, Fairy Lichen looked at Zhang Yao with a smile:
"I came to Xianmen Island on this trip to buy a spare spiritual weapon that I could use. I should have left after finishing my work yesterday."
"But I just happened to meet fellow Taoist Qingxu to achieve foundation building, but it was also my luck..."
"The fairy is serious."
Zhang Yao was quite polite and said:
"The road to immortality will be long in the future, and we have to take care of each other."
"Ha ha……"
Fairy Lichen smiled:
"That's what Fellow Taoist Qingxu said."
"Let's go, I will take fellow Taoists to the main forum of our GCC."
"good."
Zhang Yao nodded happily.
The two people rose into the sky, turned into two rays of light, one green and one purple, and flew away from Xianmen Island, speeding towards the southwest.
Just a few hours later, under the leadership of Fairy Li Chen, Zhang Yao crossed a long distance of thousands of miles and arrived at Fangzhou, southwest of Dali.
"Rumble..."
The majestic river flows endlessly, moving forward in an indomitable way, and the river surface is hundreds of feet wide, rolling up waves of waves.
"Fellow Taoist Qingxu, we are here!"
Fairy Li Chen slowed down her escape, hovered above the river, and said with a smile.
"arrive?"
Zhang Yao was startled for a moment, then suddenly realized and looked at the river in front of him:
"Could it be that... the main forum of the GCC is not on the land, but in this river?"
"good."
Fairy Li Chen clapped her hands and said with a smile:
"This is the famous 'Cangjiang River' in Dali. It stretches for thousands of miles and reaches the inland sea in the east. It nourishes the land on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and the five continents, and has nurtured countless ordinary people."
"And this section is the most dangerous part of the Cangjiang River. It contains a spiritual vein in the water. The main altar of our GCC is built on this spiritual vein."
"I see."
Hearing this, Zhang Yao suddenly showed a look of astonishment.
There are many forms of spiritual veins, but mountain and river veins are the most common. This was also the first time he saw spiritual veins in water.
"Fellow Taoist Qingxu, please."
Fairy Li Chen smiled and stretched out her hand, indicating:
"Fairy please."
Zhang Yaoqian gave in.
"Boom!" "Boom!"
The two people's escaping lights fell downward one after another, breaking through the river surface in an instant and diving into the river water.
The moment he dived into the river: invisible mana surged and turned into a square and circular air shield, protecting Zhang Yao's figure.
Abundant spiritual energy came from all directions, and it was actually a bit thicker than on Xianmen Island, making Zhang Yao couldn't help but look shocked.
"Real people don't show their faces."
It looks ordinary on the surface of the river, but when you dive into the water, you realize that the spiritual veins in the water are indeed extraordinary.
"Fellow Taoist Qingxu, isn't the environment here good?"
Fairy Lichen introduced while flying away:
"This Cangjiang spiritual vein is enough to rank among the top ten in the entire Dali world of immortality."
"It's really good."
Zhang Yao nodded in agreement and followed her escape.
Both were small spiritual veins, but this Cangjiang spiritual vein was the largest and richest in spiritual energy he had ever seen.
After the two people shuttled under the river for a while:
In the dark center of the river ahead, bright light suddenly rose, shining for more than ten miles.
Zhang Yao raised his eyes and saw that the lights were bright and the night was as bright as day. A magnificent crystal palace stood in the vast river, sparkling and dreamlike.
A semicircular shield with a hazy luster turned the magnificent Crystal Palace upside down and blocked the water flow. It looked increasingly ethereal and unreal, as if separated by clouds, making it difficult to distinguish reflection from reality.
"What a riverside mansion!"
Zhang Yao blurted out, with a hint of wonder in his heart.
Fairy Li Chen on the side covered her mouth and chuckled:
"Fellow Daoist Qingxu, your reaction and my reaction when we first came here are exactly the same."
As she spoke, she took two steps closer and whispered:
"Tell you a little secret."
"When the guild leader built this Crystal Palace, he received help from an ancestor of Jindan..."
After Zhang Yao heard this, he suddenly understood.
The mighty river washes away hundreds of millions of people, and even a small mountain can be washed away over the years. How can human beings resist it?
Perhaps only the great monks of the Golden Core stage can lay down protective formations and build a huge palace deep in the heart of the river, which is hundreds of feet tall.
"Let's go."
Fairy Li Chen said hello, and led Zhang Yao with the escaping light, and flew towards the Crystal Palace.
A few breaths later, the two came to the invisible barrier. Fairy Li Chen cast a spell, and the semicircular shield automatically 'dissolved' to create a gap of about ten feet in diameter.
Miraculously, even if there was such a big gap in the shield, no water could penetrate.
"The formation here is indeed extraordinary..."
Zhang Yao took a closer look and made a judgment in his mind.
The two people's escape light passed through the gap and landed in front of the Crystal Palace.
Viewed from here, the Crystal Palace looks even more majestic, covering an area of more than ten miles. On the plaque are the four characters "Cangjiang Water Palace".
"Meet Fairy Lichen!"
The two GCC Qi Refining monks guarding the door stepped forward and saluted with great respect.
"Um."
Fairy Li Chen nodded slightly, then led Zhang Yao up the stairs and entered the Cangjiang Water Mansion.
"Our GCC was founded by the leader of the GCC, 'Master Haihe'. It has a history of more than a hundred years. It has developed to a total of nine foundation-building monks."
She led the way and introduced:
"Right now, besides me, there are five foundation-building monks who are cultivating in the water palace, and the remaining three have gone out to perform tasks and handle private matters."
"In this water mansion..."
She had just said a few words when a powerful spiritual thought swept over her, and her voice was majestic:
"Li Chen, which friend did you bring?"
"President."
Fairy Li Chen bowed slightly towards the deserted place, smiled and said:
"This is Fellow Taoist Qingxu, a newly promoted Foundation Establishment monk."
"It's a coincidence that when I was doing business on Xianmen Island, I happened to bump into fellow Taoist Qingxu being promoted to Foundation Establishment, and fellow Taoist Qingxu was interested in joining our GCC."
(End of chapter)
