Terran Guardian - Chapter 3502

Chapter 3480 A Glimmer of Hope

Palace of the Sect.

Shen Changqing’s figure slowly appeared, causing the other nine peak leaders to hurriedly rise and pay their respects.

“Greetings, Sect Master!”

“No need for formalities, everyone.”

Shen Changqing spoke calmly, and with a flick of his sleeve, everyone’s bodies involuntarily sat down.

This scene

once again shook everyone’s hearts.

Such strength was enough to demonstrate the unfathomable depth of this Sect Master

. At this moment,

Shen Changqing calmly spoke: “Now that an opportunity has arisen in the Purple Sun Domain, I’ve heard that many people have their own ideas about it—”

He paused, observing the changes in everyone’s expressions.

Then…

Shen Changqing continued, “Regarding matters involving such opportunities, I will not stand in your way. Whoever wishes to go to the Ziyang Domain is free to make their own decision.

However, there is something I must warn you about.

The opportunity presented by the emergence of the Ziyang Domain this time is extraordinary. Many longevity half-saints, and even ancient saints, have appeared.

Before such beings, even an Immortal Emperor is but an ant.

If you go to the Ziyang Domain, you should be prepared for the worst.

After all, opportunities always come with risks, and you should understand this principle after cultivating for so long.”

Shen Changqing’s tone was calm, and his expression remained unchanged.

Since the news of the Ziyang Domain Dao Palace appeared, it has spread like wildfire.

Some rumors suggest it involves the inheritance of saints, while others claim it offers a heaven-defying opportunity to instantly attain immortality.

Various claims

abound.

This has stirred the hearts of many cultivators.

Within the Xuan Tian Dao Sect, many cultivators harbored inappropriate thoughts.

Therefore,

Shen Changqing, as the sect leader, directly summoned the higher-ups of the Nine Peaks, bringing the matter to the forefront.

At this time,

an elder couldn’t help but ask, “Sect Leader, do you perhaps have no interest in the opportunities in the Zi Yang Domain?” “The

Nine Heavens Immortal Realm is a vast and chaotic place, brimming with countless opportunities. One must act according to one’s abilities. The opportunities in the Zi Yang Domain are irrelevant to me.

If you wish to go, I will not stop you.

However, I have already informed you of the risks and benefits involved; the choice is yours!”

Shen Changqing said.

He would not prevent these people from seeking opportunities in the Zi Yang Domain.

After all, obstructing someone’s path to enlightenment is tantamount to murdering their parents—an irreconcilable enmity.

Therefore,

Shen Changqing maintained a neutral stance on these matters.

Those who wished to go could go;

those who didn’t were free to leave.

As for himself, he naturally had no intention of going to the Zi Yang Domain.

Whether it’s the opportunity to attain immortality on the spot or the inheritance of a sage, in Shen Changqing’s eyes, while precious, that’s all.

The risks and rewards are disproportionate.

He naturally wouldn’t risk going.

Moreover,

many subsequent messages from the Xingdao Alliance made Shen Changqing feel that the Fangdao Palace was probably not as simple as rumored.

If that were the case, the karmic consequences involved would be even greater. In such

a situation ,

without sufficient strength, plunging in headfirst would inevitably result in annihilation.

Therefore,

Shen Changqing naturally wouldn’t risk his life.

Competing for opportunities is one thing;

sending oneself to one’s death is another.

The two must be distinguished.

“…”

Shen Changqing’s words instantly cooled the initial fervor of many people for the opportunities.

It’s undeniable that

the opportunities in the Ziyang Domain were indeed tempting.

But even a powerhouse of Shen Changqing’s level had no intention of getting involved; if they were to get involved, they would likely not gain any benefits.

These words…   This

undoubtedly dispelled the thoughts of many.   Shen Changqing didn’t say much, and then his figure disappeared.   ”In recent years, the sect has made many people a bit arrogant. They even dare to covet opportunities like the Purple Sun Domain. Just as the sect master said, let alone ancient immortals, even immortal emperors would find it difficult to gain anything!” Qingxu   shook his head slightly, his expression somewhat helpless.   In the past hundreds of thousands of years, the strength of the Xuantian Dao Sect has increased rapidly, and the sect’s prestige has grown increasingly prosperous, inevitably leading some people to harbor inappropriate thoughts.   Otherwise   , some wouldn’t have become so arrogant as to want to covet the opportunities of the Purple Sun Domain.   Qingmu’s expression was indifferent: “Whoever wants to compete, go ahead. But if you perish in the Ziyang Domain, you can’t blame anyone else.   However, I must remind you all that even the best opportunities require a certain lifespan.   This journey is long, and even if you all actually set off for the Ziyang Domain, how many of you will ultimately enter the Supreme Immortal Realm is still unknown.”   ”If you have any ideas, be prepared,”   Yang Daoxu said, then turned and left.   Qingxu and Qingmu, among others, did not linger and left one after another.   Seeing everyone leave, the remaining high-ranking members of the various peaks exchanged glances and then dispersed.   …   Yangxin Residence.   Shen Changqing sat under the jujube tree, and sitting before him was Yang Daoxu.   ”What are your thoughts on the sect’s affairs today, Sect Master?”   ”People have different opinions, there’s nothing worth discussing. Although the sect’s foundation is not what it used to be, it doesn’t mean everyone can reach the Immortal Emperor realm.   Ancient immortals have a lifespan of ten billion years, and they will eventually run out.   It’s understandable that they are unwilling to die peacefully and want to take a chance when they learn of an opportunity.   If any of them succeed, then I will certainly be happy to see it.”

After Shen Changqing finished speaking, he picked up his teacup and took a sip, a faint smile appearing on his usually indifferent face.

Ultimately,

this was human nature.

Faced with such an opportunity,

how many could truly remain unmoved?

Especially cultivators with limited lifespans, who were willing to take the risk. If

they lost , they would at

most perish a little earlier.

But if they won, they would at least have the opportunity to reach the Immortal Emperor realm.

Yang Daoxu nodded: “Sect Master is right. If I hadn’t broken through to the Immortal Emperor realm, perhaps it wouldn’t have been long before I made the same choice.” Putting aside

everything else,

if several more ancient immortal eras passed and he still hadn’t broken through the Immortal Emperor barrier and reached the Longevity Half-Saint realm, and such an opportunity presented itself, he might also have taken the risk.

At this point,

Yang Daoxu paused, then couldn’t help but ask, “Is the Purple Sun Domain truly this dangerous now?”

“Of course!”

Shen Changqing glanced at him and nodded slightly.

“With half-saints gathered and saints appearing, that Dao Palace is definitely not simple. Rumors circulate that it involves opportunities at the saint level, but in my opinion, it’s probably not that simple.

However, the greater the opportunity, the greater the danger.

If the Xuan Tian Dao Sect had a half-saint alive, perhaps they could compete, but right now, everything revolves around the Heavenly Dao Battlefield!”

Shen Changqing shook his head at the end.

The Xuan Tian Dao Sect’s foundation was too shallow, unlike other ancient forces with their profound foundations.

To put it bluntly

, nine-tenths of the Xuan Tian Dao Sect’s current prosperity was due to him.

If he were to perish one day, the Xuan Tian Dao Sect would inevitably decline. Even with many geniuses, none of them could currently reach the level of being able to shoulder the burden.

This

was the difference in foundation.

To bridge this gap, sufficient time was needed to accumulate it little by little.

Just like the Tianzhu Mansion, although it had declined, its foundation as an ancient force remained.

Even if Bai Lianchuan, the sect leader, were to perish, Tianzhu Mansion would still have other Immortal Emperors to maintain the situation, at least ensuring that Tianzhu Mansion could maintain its current state.

But Xuantian Dao Sect was different.

Shen Changqing believed that if he were to perish, Xuantian Dao Sect would instantly disintegrate, its current prosperity and glory vanishing in an instant.

Therefore, some things should not be acted impulsively.

Furthermore

, at Shen Changqing’s level, even with numerous opportunities, without the Great Tribulation, there was no possibility of breaking through to the Half-Saint realm.

Rather than risking everything in the Ziyang Domain, it was better to remain cautious.

The dangers hidden behind such opportunities were far more severe than those of the Immortal Emperor Stele.

For Shen Changqing now, his greatest desire was to seize the opportunities of the Immortal Emperor Stele; everything else could be temporarily set aside.

“The Heavenly Dao Battlefield!”

Yang Daoxu nodded upon hearing this.

This matter was indeed not to be ignored by Xuantian Dao Sect.

The Heavenly Dao Battlefield is crucial to the advancement of the Divine Heaven Domain, which is currently under the control of the Xuan Tian Dao Sect, representing the sect’s entire foundation.

Although the Heavenly Dao Battlefield still has over ten million years to go, strictly speaking, that’s not a very long time. Whether

the Xuan Tian Dao Sect can produce even more Immortal Emperors in ten million years is a question.

Yang Daoxu didn’t stay long at the Yangxin Residence before taking his leave.

…

Several days later,

several elders arrived.

Their purpose was to bid farewell to Shen Changqing.

The latter didn’t stop them, but simply flicked his finger, and a jade talisman appeared before each of them.

“This jade talisman carries a portion of my power. If you encounter danger and crush this talisman, you might be able to gain a sliver of survival.

The sect can’t offer you much; we only hope that with this jade talisman, you elders can achieve your wishes!”

“Thank you, Sect Master!”

The elders gripped the jade talismans tightly, their expressions filled with gratitude.

They understood the importance of such jade talismans.

Shen Changqing waved his hand, and the group bowed respectfully before turning to leave.

Watching their departing figures, Shen Changqing hesitated for a moment before withdrawing his gaze.

“Six gone, how many will return—”

He sighed inwardly. These six were all elders of the Nine Peaks, and having entered the Ancient Immortal Realm for many years, they were already on the verge of decay. If

they didn’t fight now,

they would have no chance in the future.

Therefore,

Shen Changqing left each of them a jade talisman, which was his share as sect leader.

But how many would ultimately enter the Purple Sun Domain, how many would obtain opportunities, and how many would return alive—that remained unknown.

For a moment, a trace of melancholy arose in Shen Changqing’s heart, but it quickly vanished.

As for the Xuan Tian Dao Sect, the departure of the elders caused little disturbance.

The entire sect remained as usual.