"Ah..." Xiao Wenbing was taken aback; he never expected this answer.
At this moment, following behind Mohan, he unknowingly arrived in front of the teleportation array. Upon seeing Mohan, the waiting demons immediately knelt down respectfully. Judging from their expressions, there was no forced reverence; it was all heartfelt respect.
In the hearts of these mortals, the temple is a truly sacred place.
With a wave of his hand, Mohan used his spiritual power to help them all up. He casually asked a few questions, and his amiable attitude made it impossible for anyone to associate him with a powerful expert in the Tribulation Transcending stage.
Xiao Wenbing watched silently from the side, unsure of what to feel.
In the world of cultivation, cultivators have little time to concern themselves with worldly affairs. Whether the mortal realm is plagued by drought, floods, or war, they remain indifferent. As the saying goes, once one enters the Daoist path, one bids farewell to the mortal world forever.
In the secular world, whether it's a natural disaster or a man-made calamity, cultivators will simply ignore it unless their interests are threatened.
However, here, in this realm that everyone thought was incomparably cruel and monstrous, their cultivators kept the ordinary mortals in their hearts.
Faced with this understanding, Xiao Wenbing really had some doubts about which side was the real demon realm.
As Mohan left the teleportation array, he arrived at the back of the mountain. Halfway up the mountain, a row of houses caught his eye. These buildings showed no trace of luxury or extravagance; the only impression they gave was one of simplicity and practicality.
"here it is?"
"This is the Hall of Elites, the place where our Holy Star trains the next generation of elites."
Xiao Wenbing was secretly delighted. He hadn't expected Mohan to be so trusting and even bring him here for a visit.
In fact, seeing the numerous demons on Zhenmo Star behave like an army filled Xiao Wenbing with envy. If there were such an army in the cultivation world, with the help of numerous magical treasures, it would definitely be able to rout the demon army. However, unfortunately, this was merely a beautiful wish.
At least, Xiao Wenbing had absolutely no hope for this matter...
Because, given the lazy nature of cultivators in the cultivation world, even if the three holy lands joined forces, they probably wouldn't be able to make them understand how to write the word "cooperation."
So, what's the situation like in the Demon Realm? Perhaps I could learn from it and create such an army when I return. How majestic it would be to roam freely between the two realms!
Lost in thought, he entered a house where there were over a thousand cultivators. What was even stranger was that among them were hundreds of strange little animals. When Xiao Wenbing saw them, his eyes almost popped out of their sockets.
In that instant, he discovered something: there were monsters in the demon realm too.
What he found even more unbelievable was that demons and humans could cultivate together without any barriers. If this happened in the cultivation world, it would be simply unimaginable.
Xiao Wenbing opened his mouth, this discovery was even harder for him to accept.
The Demon Realm is indeed the Demon Realm...
It's truly different from the cultivation world; here, humans and demons really do have equal status.
Humans and transgender people are equal and live in harmony.
I look up to the sky and sigh, "The Demon Realm, what a strange place..."
As his gaze swept over the group of cultivators, a mix of humans and demons, Xiao Wenbing remained expressionless, but the shock in his heart was considerable.
These cultivators, whether human or demon, possess extremely unique talents. Nearly 30% of them have spiritual bodies, and those without spiritual bodies are just as talented as their companions.
Volume 4, The Divine Artifacts Chapter 294: The Target is Immortals
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To be honest, such a young man is an extremely rare and precious product in the cultivation world, even rarer than those old guys who have worked hard for thousands of years to reach the Tribulation Transcending stage.
If a sect were to find such a successor, it would undoubtedly treasure him greatly and nurture him with all its might, hoping that he would inherit its mantle and carry forward the sect's glory.
However, here, among this group of thousands of cultivators, one could be randomly selected and found to possess such enviable talent.
If... if these cultivators weren't demons, if they were from the cultivation world, and if they all appeared on a certain planet, the entire cultivation world would probably fight tooth and nail over them, turning the world upside down.
These cultivators clearly recognized Mohan. As soon as he entered, they all bowed to him. Mohan smiled and nodded, then beckoned to a rather elderly cultivator inside who quickly rushed over.
“Senior, this is Ronald, an outstanding figure among the younger generation of our Temple.” Moham pointed and introduced him with a smile. Of course, his voice was full of pride, and he seemed very satisfied with this junior.
Upon closer inspection, Xiao Wenbing realized that Ronald's cultivation level was only at the Golden Core stage, but he appeared extremely mature and showed no sign of arrogance. He stepped forward and bowed respectfully, saying, "Greetings, Protector."
Mohan nodded, a hint of undisguised pride in his voice: "Ronal is not yet forty years old this year, and he has already reached the Golden Core realm in just thirty-two years. He is the fastest cultivator in our Flame Realm. Moreover, he has a firm will, and he will definitely be one of those who can ascend to the Immortal Realm in the future."
Hearing Ronaldo's smug tone and seeing that Ronaldo showed no expression whatsoever despite the praise, Xiao Wenbing began to believe his words.
To be able to cultivate to the Golden Core stage in such a short time is indeed extraordinary, but what is even more remarkable is his composure and refinement.
In terms of mental state alone, this little guy is probably far superior to his own body. Even Feng Baiyi, before obtaining the Heavenly Thunder Sword, was probably inferior.
But now, Xiao Wenbing sneered inwardly, knowing that he had definitely surpassed this person.
“Thirty-two years…” Mohan sighed deeply, “It is his misfortune that such a talent has come to the Flame Realm. But it is our great fortune. Within five hundred years, he will have the hope of ascending to the Immortal Realm.”
This Shabir is not yet forty years old. If he truly ascends to the Immortal Realm within five hundred years, then his total cultivation time would only be a little over five hundred years. This speed is absolutely that of a prodigy. If it were anyone else, whether out of admiration or envy, they would inevitably offer a few words of high praise.
But Xiao Wenbing merely raised an eyebrow, inwardly sneering. What a narrow-minded frog! Thirty-two years of cultivating the Golden Core—what's so remarkable about that? Bai Yi hadn't even formed his Golden Core in thirty years, while he himself hadn't even reached the Golden Core stage in ten years. As for Ya Qi…
Forget it, Yaqi is an exception, so let's not include her. After all, not everyone is qualified to obtain the Qiankun Ring.
The thought of Zhang Yaqi comprehending the Qi mechanism in just a few months and reaching the Golden Core realm made him incredibly envious. Luckily, it was Yaqi; so while he was envious, he was still secretly pleased. If it were anyone else… hehe…
Seeing Moham's excited expression, Xiao Wenbing wanted to dampen his enthusiasm, so he said to Ronald, "To be able to form a Golden Core in thirty-two years is indeed remarkable, but rapid progress in cultivation is not necessarily a good thing..."
Ronald bowed to him and said, "I understand, thank you for your guidance, senior."
Xiao Wenbing nodded slightly and said, "Ascending to the Immortal Realm within three hundred years is indeed a wonderful wish, but in the most practical way, it is best to be down-to-earth."
A strange thought suddenly welled up in his mind. Although he was possessing an avatar, his divine sense was still his own. The thought that he was pretending to be mature and lecturing a cultivator in his forties made him feel both amused and exasperated.
"Yes, I understand," Ronald replied respectfully. Faced with his elder's admonition, this genius showed not a trace of arrogance, which was truly rare.
Xiao Wenbing gave him an encouraging smile, then turned and asked, "Mohan, have they been practicing asceticism here all along?"
"yes."
"The Temple is truly capable, managing to find so many outstanding disciples. It's truly admirable..." Xiao Wenbing sighed, seemingly filled with an indescribable sense of melancholy.
Mohan smiled slightly and asked, "Senior, are you perhaps tempted?"
Xiao Wenbing was taken aback. He was tempted? Tempted about what? But this was not a question that was easy to ask.
Fortunately, Mohan quickly revealed the answer. He pointed to the group of cultivators, both senior and junior, and said, "Senior, you are about to undergo your tribulation. If you do not have a successor, you can choose any one here to be your closed-door disciple and pass on your mantle."
Xiao Wenbing's eyes lit up. Although his cultivation had reached the Nascent Soul stage, he was too young to think of this aspect.
However, he was well aware of one thing: having such a talented apprentice...
For a true expert at the Tribulation Transcending stage, this is something they dream of.
Therefore, upon hearing Mohammed's words, his first reaction was that there must be something fishy going on.
However, after he used his divine sense to carefully observe Mohan for a long time, his only feeling was that this guy's acting skills were really good... The sincerity in his eyes was simply a typical example of being open and honest!
After a moment's hesitation, Xiao Wenbing finally asked, "Why did you do this?"
Mohan was taken aback and asked in return, "Senior, didn't you come to the Holy Temple to select a successor?"
Xiao Wenbing was startled and immediately groaned inwardly. Could it be that his visit to the Holy Temple before his tribulation was to select a successor? He never imagined that such a custom existed in the Demon Realm. It was truly... truly bizarre.
He sighed inwardly once more. A demon is a demon indeed; they are far inferior to those in the cultivation world.
But Mohan's gaze remained fixed on him, leaving Xiao Wenbing with no choice but to say, "I've only heard of the Temple and wanted to come and see for myself."
Upon hearing this, Mohan suddenly realized and said, "This junior understands now. Senior must be a reclusive ascetic who doesn't concern himself with worldly affairs. No wonder you don't know the universally acknowledged rules of our Flame Realm."
Xiao Wenbing simply stared at him coldly, without uttering a word. Why did I become an ascetic again just because I came to the temple for a visit? This demon's thinking... is too strange.
He made up his mind that he would never speak recklessly again without understanding the so-called universally acknowledged rules of the demons.
Seemingly having found his footing, Mohan continued, "Most people in our Flame Realm know that if a senior who has reached the peak of tribulation cannot find a successor, they can come to the elite group of the Holy Temple to choose one. Of course, they must first present a magical treasure or a unique mental technique that will appeal to the disciple they choose."
Seeing Xiao Wenbing's knowing look, Mo Han smiled, pointed at the group of cultivators, and asked, "Senior, do you know why so many talented children can gather in the Holy Temple?"
A child? Xiao Wenbing couldn't help but glance at Ronald. Could a man in his forties still be called a "child"?
Of course, he calmly replied, "That's exactly what I wanted to ask you."
"These children were found by cultivators from countless planets in our Flame Realm."
"All cultivators?"
"Exactly. Once we discover a child with such talent, we send them to the temple and gather them together for intensive training."
"Oh." (Organizing)
Mohan continued, "The best resources in the entire Flame Realm are used here, and they are the first to receive all the spiritual medicines. And our goal is only one: to help them ascend to the Immortal Realm as quickly and smoothly as possible."
Xiao Wenbing was taken aback. "To ascend to the Immortal Realm as quickly and smoothly as possible... Hmm, I want to too..."
He turned and glanced at the group of "children" again. Xiao Wenbing sincerely sighed, realizing that he had already received extra care within the Secret Talisman Sect.
But unexpectedly, there exists such a unique group of people in the Demon Realm. To dedicate the entire realm's resources to nurturing these elite demons—such a grand undertaking would be unimaginable in the cultivation world.
"As for what happens after ascending to the Immortal Realm..." Mohan's voice suddenly dimmed, and he finally lowered his head and remained silent.
"What happened next?" Xiao Wenbing asked, greatly surprised.
Mohamed suddenly pointed at Ronald and said, "You tell me."
"Yes." Ronald replied respectfully, "If I can ascend to the Immortal Realm, I will definitely cultivate to the Integration Realm in the shortest possible time, and then..." His voice was extremely calm, as if he were narrating someone else's story: "I will go to the reverse passage and return to the Flame Realm."
"Wh...what?" Xiao Wenbing opened his mouth in surprise, although he didn't understand what the "child" meant by the Integration Realm. However, he understood the meaning. The "child's" ultimate goal was to become an immortal, cultivate to a certain level, and then return to the Flame Realm.
He now finally understood why there were so many venerable beings who descended to the mortal realm in the Demon Realm; it turned out that these people were all cultivated by the Demon Realm itself.
"This... could you possibly travel freely between the Immortal Realm and the Cultivation Realm... oh, and the Flame Realm?" This is big news! If that's possible, then we must invite some senior cultivators from the cultivation world to descend to the mortal realm.
“No,” Ronald said calmly. “If we return to the Flame Realm, we will never be able to re-enter the Immortal Realm.”
Xiao Wenbing frowned deeply. "If you can't, then what will you do in the future? Will you spend the rest of your life in the Demon Realm?"
He hesitated for a moment, unsure whether to continue asking, when he suddenly heard a commotion behind him. A person rushed over and respectfully said to Mohan, "Elder Mohan, something has happened in the weapon-refining area."
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