Ringing the Bell for a Hundred Years, I Became the Sect’s Ancestor – Chapter 130

Chapter 130: Mortal Realm

Wuzhou.

Zhenwu Temple.

Inside the Zhenwu Grand Hall.

“Grandmaster.”

The three remaining Top-Tier Celestial Beings bowed to the old man sitting backward on a donkey.

“Grandmaster, the barrier has been unstable, interfering with our detection of Treasure Bone Level and above Martial Arts Prodigies. Now, Treasure Bone Level Martial Arts Prodigies have been discovered by those martial arts forces in various places. How should we handle this?”

The leading Top-Tier Celestial Being, Guangyang Real Person, the newly appointed Sect Leader of Zhenwu Temple, asked hurriedly.

“Treasure Bone Level and above geniuses absolutely cannot fall into the hands of those martial arts forces; otherwise, it would be a complete waste of their talent. Moreover, after the last blunder, the higher-ups are extremely furious. Even I was reprimanded. If the number of Treasure Bone Level and above geniuses sent over decreases significantly, I’m afraid the status of our three sects will be truly in jeopardy.”

The old man sighed and said, “No matter what method you use, you must find these Treasure Bone Level and above geniuses who have slipped away. Also, we don’t know if this barrier can be restored. We need to establish a new method for collecting Treasure Bone Level geniuses in the future.”

“Yes, Grandmaster.”

The three Top-Tier Celestial Beings hurriedly accepted the order.

They knew the truth. Although their three sects seemed powerful in Great Chang, they could be replaced if they were not careful.

Time Bell Pavilion.

Li Qian glanced at Little Black, who was eating Spirit Fish Jerky in the tree.

It had grown very large.

Its weight was estimated to be no less than a hundred catties.

If it continued to grow like this, it would be able to carry people in flight.

Fortunately, after its mutation, Little Black did not have any other abnormalities. It was very close to him and intelligent, seemingly a bit smarter than before.

Of course, it was still quite simple-minded.

At this moment, Master Zhou Buping returned from the mountain.

“Master, what’s making you so happy?”

Li Qian saw the old man walking back with his hands behind his back, humming a tune, and asked curiously.

“It’s the recruitment season recently, right? In addition to a Jade Bone Prodigy, we also discovered an extremely rare Treasure Bone Level Genius.”

Master Zhou Buping said.

“Treasure Bone Level Genius?”

Li Qian said in surprise, “Isn’t Jade Bone the ultimate level of Root Bone?”

According to his understanding, Root Bone was divided into five grades: Mortal Bone, Copper Bone, Silver Bone, Gold Bone, and Jade Bone. Each grade above Copper Bone was further divided into High, Middle, and Low grades.

Mortal Bone represented extremely poor cultivation talent, with no hope of Entering the Ranks.

Those with Copper Bone had the hope of Entering the Ranks.

He previously belonged to the Middle-Grade Copper Bone Level.

As for Silver Bone, as long as one worked hard enough, Entering the Ranks was easy, but becoming an Innate Martial Artist was a bit of a distant hope, often requiring the aid of an Innate Pill.

To become a true Martial Arts Prodigy, one had to have Gold Bone.

Those who could become Innate Martial Artists were basically all Gold Bone.

As for Jade Bone… It was said to be the talent of a Celestial Being.

“Of course not. Jade Bone can only be said to be the limit of mortals. It’s just that Treasure Bone Level Geniuses have only existed in legends and have never been seen before.”

Master Zhou Buping shook his head and said, “It is said that this kind of Root Bone is comparable to Perfect Innate. They are truly Heaven’s Favored Children.”

Perfect Innate still required effort and cultivation in the Postnatal Realm.

But Treasure Bone Level Geniuses were born with it.

“Master, the elders and peak masters in the sect must be fighting to take this Treasure Bone Level Genius as their disciple, right?”

Li Qian asked.

“Of course. It is said that on that day, those peak masters and elders with real authority almost fought over it. But later… Haha, Senior Martial Uncle snatched her away.”

Zhou Buping said with a smile.

“Ah? Great Grand Martial Uncle took her as a disciple? Wouldn’t that make her seniority incredibly high?”

Li Qian was extremely surprised.

“Indeed.”

Zhou Buping smiled.

They would at least have to address Senior Martial Uncle’s disciple as Senior Martial Uncle.

And Li Qian’s generation would have to address her as Great Grand Martial Uncle.

In the blink of an eye, another half a month passed.

One day, a person claiming to be from Zhenwu Temple arrived at Divine Sword Sect’s Guest Reception Hall, requesting to see Celestial Being Xiao of Divine Sword Sect.

Elder Xiang Xin, the Hall Master of the Guest Reception Hall, did not dare to delay and immediately reported to the Sect Master.

Sect Master Feng Shaoyu was surprised when he heard this. Zhenwu Temple, as one of the Three Great Sects of Great Chang, was many levels higher than a martial arts sect like Divine Sword Sect. It was said to be a powerful force capable of conversing with the imperial family.

Why would Zhenwu Temple suddenly send someone to Divine Sword Sect?

He hurriedly went to invite Senior Martial Uncle himself.

Senior Martial Uncle had not appeared since taking on a disciple, presumably focusing on carefully nurturing this Treasure Bone Level Genius.

Guest Reception Hall.

Upon learning that someone from Zhenwu Temple had arrived, Xiao Wendao also chose to come out to receive them immediately.

However, as soon as he arrived at the Guest Reception Hall, his heart skipped a beat. The visitor was also a Celestial Being!

A Celestial Being from Zhenwu Temple coming to Divine Sword Sect must mean something big was happening.

His heart suddenly sank. Could it be because of Shen Mo’er, the Treasure Bone Level Genius?

But then he felt something was wrong. As far as he knew, Treasure Bone Level Geniuses had also appeared within the territories of other forces.

He had previously wondered why the legendary Treasure Bone Level Geniuses had suddenly been discovered one after another in various parts of Great Chang during the same period.

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“Fellow Daoist Xiao, I am Hongyuan Real Person. I have come to Divine Sword Sect on the orders of my Sect Leader to discuss an important matter.”

The Real Person from Zhenwu Temple, dressed in a Daoist robe, had an ancient appearance, an ethereal aura, and an otherworldly demeanor. He stood up, cupped his hands, and said.

“May I ask what important matter Fellow Daoist Hongyuan has come for?”

Xiao Wendao returned the gesture and asked.

“Please ask Fellow Daoist Xiao to have everyone present leave first. This matter is confidential and, for the time being, only Fellow Daoist Xiao can know about it.”

Hongyuan Real Person said.

Xiao Wendao was puzzled, but he still had everyone in the Guest Reception Hall leave.

Soon, only Hongyuan Real Person and Xiao Wendao remained.

“Fellow Daoist Xiao, the reason I have come here is to ask you to hand over the Treasure Bone Level Genius that your Divine Sword Sect has just accepted to my Zhenwu Temple.”

Hongyuan Real Person did not waste time and went straight to the point.

“Huh? Fellow Daoist Hongyuan, are you joking?”

Xiao Wendao almost jumped up when he heard this.

Hand over the Treasure Bone Level Genius to Zhenwu Temple?

He immediately felt a surge of anger.

No matter how powerful Zhenwu Temple was, they could not dictate what happened within Divine Sword Sect.

Even the imperial family had not interfered yet.

“Fellow Daoist Xiao, I am not joking. A Treasure Bone Level Genius should not appear in your Divine Sword Sect.”

Hongyuan Real Person shook his head and said.

“What’s your reason?”

Xiao Wendao snorted coldly, “This Treasure Bone Level Genius was discovered within the territory of my Divine Sword Sect. Even if the imperial family came, they couldn’t take her away.”

He regarded this Treasure Bone Level Genius as his martial arts inheritor and, more importantly, the hope for the future rise of Divine Sword Sect. How could he give her up?

“Fellow Daoist Xiao, don’t be hasty. Things are not as simple as you think. In fact, even my Zhenwu Temple is not qualified to take this Treasure Bone Level Genius.”

Hongyuan Real Person shook his head and said.

“Why is that?”

Xiao Wendao frowned.

“Fellow Daoist Xiao, do you know why Treasure Bone Level Geniuses have been extremely rare since ancient times?”

Hongyuan Real Person sighed and said.

“Although they are rare, they are not nonexistent. Legend has it that the Old Martial Emperor was a Treasure Bone Level Genius. Even the new Martial Emperor is said to be a Treasure Bone Level Genius.”

Xiao Wendao said in a deep voice.

“Haha. Fellow Daoist Xiao, you are too naive. I can tell you this: among the top experts in the history of our Great Chang, there has never been a Treasure Bone Level Genius, including the two generations of Martial Emperors. They were only High-Grade Jade Bone.”

Hongyuan Real Person shook his head and said.

“Impossible. If even the Old Martial Emperor wasn’t a Treasure Bone Level Genius, then how did the Treasure Bone Level Genius I just accepted appear?”

Xiao Wendao said in a deep voice.

He felt that this Hongyuan Real Person was a complete liar.

He was just trying to trick him into giving up Divine Sword Sect’s Treasure Bone Level Genius.

“Treasure Bone Level Geniuses do exist. In fact, within our Great Chang, no less than ten Treasure Bone Level Geniuses are discovered every year.”

Hongyuan Real Person sighed and said, “However, these Treasure Bone Level Geniuses have no future if they stay in our Mortal Realm. They are all sent to the Outer Realm.”

“Huh? Mortal Realm? Outer Realm… Fellow Daoist Hongyuan, what do you mean?”

Xiao Wendao’s heart skipped a beat, and he asked hurriedly.

“I can’t tell you too much. You just need to know that there are heavens beyond heavens and people beyond people. The purpose of our Mortal Realm’s existence is merely to cultivate Treasure Bone Level and above Martial Arts Prodigies.”

Hongyuan Real Person said.

“Are you talking about that realm that mortals cannot reach?”

Xiao Wendao took a deep breath, thinking of the content mentioned in an ancient book he had seen in Dragon Guarding Temple, and asked.

“Something like that.”

Hongyuan Real Person nodded. “Fellow Daoist Xiao, this Treasure Bone Level Genius, let alone staying in your Divine Sword Sect, even in my Zhenwu Temple, her martial arts limit is only the Celestial Image Realm. To reach a higher level, with the cultivation conditions of our Mortal Realm, there is no hope.”

He continued, “Therefore, all Treasure Bone Level Geniuses who have slipped away must be recalled and sent to the Outer Realm. Your Divine Sword Sect cannot keep her. As compensation, my Zhenwu Temple is willing to offer a precious Celestial Being Pill. This pill can give your Divine Sword Sect a more than fifty percent chance of producing a Celestial Being.”

As he spoke, he took out a box and placed it on the table.

“Celestial Being Pill…”

Xiao Wendao’s heart was greatly shaken.

He had naturally heard of the legendary Celestial Being Pill.

However, between a Celestial Being Pill and a Treasure Bone Level Genius, he was more inclined towards the Treasure Bone Level Genius.

“In addition to this, if your Divine Sword Sect discovers another Treasure Bone Level Genius, my Zhenwu Temple will also offer a Celestial Being Pill as a reward.”

Hongyuan Real Person said.

The Celestial Being Pill was also extremely precious in Zhenwu Temple, considered a strategic resource.

In order to collect the Treasure Bone Level Geniuses who had slipped away, they had to make a significant sacrifice.

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