C168 Yan Dao's Suggestion
2Because, although excellent alchemists are rare, it's not like there aren't any. There are many people in Nine-prefecture Continent. Even if it was one in a thousand, one in ten thousand, there would always be people with good talent in alchemy.
Similarly, there were also many people with extraordinary talent in cultivation, and they were even several times more than alchemists.
However, not only were they outstanding alchemists, they also had excellent talent in martial arts. Such people were not common.
At the same time, they were also cultivating and concocting pills. This was definitely not as simple as being distracted. If one did not have sufficient talent, even if ordinary people only pursued alchemy or focused on cultivation... Furthermore, he would need to focus on two things at the same time.
Only extraordinary talent, outstanding comprehension, firm determination, and all the other outstanding conditions would allow one to simultaneously focus on alchemy and martial arts.
Anyone who could do this could undoubtedly be called a genius. However, such a genius was only known by the Unification Sect after registering, and not recruited by the Unification Sect themselves.
One should know that the Unification Sect would send inner sect disciples and Deacon to various places to recruit new disciples every year. However, Yan Daoji understood that these disciples were sent out by the ___. They did not follow the Sect Elders and Sect Master's plan to search for talents for the sect. Among them, there were some who showed favoritism.
Yan Daoji had also walked out of a mountain village. After passing the test of the Unification Sect's senior brothers and sisters, he joined the Unification Sect. After he became an inner sect disciple, he was sent out to recruit new disciples.
Therefore, he naturally had some understanding of the situation in the outside world.
He knew that the cultivation of the sun and moon in the sect was very dull and bitter. It was inevitable that the disciples who went out would be dazzled. Especially the people in the outside world, they were extremely welcoming to the disciples sent by the Unification Sect. Some people couldn't help but feel smug after being fawned upon.
Besides, even if they were disciples of the Unification Sect, a large portion of them knew that they wouldn't be able to achieve great things in the path of cultivation. Perhaps some of them were already satisfied after becoming a disciple of Unification Sect. So, they naturally wanted to obtain benefits for themselves and their families.
If it wasn't for him sticking to his heart, Yan Daoji would have fallen into depravity during the few times he went out.
However, understanding was one thing, but when he saw that a genius like Lin Cheng wasn't recruited, but him, who had signed up and participated in such an extremely dangerous mission, only then could he enter, Yan Daoji still felt a wave of anger.
"Senior Brother Yan, you..."
Lin Cheng's voice brought Yan Daoji back to his senses.
He sighed in his heart and said." Wu! Lin Cheng, since things have come to this point, I can only wish you a safe return in advance..."
Speaking up to this point, his voice became a bit more serious, and he said," Lin Cheng, this trip to the secret realm might be full of danger. And with your talent, perhaps your future is limitless. So... The first thing you have to do in the mystic realm is to keep your life. Surviving is the most important thing. Do you understand? "
Lin Cheng was slightly startled. He didn't expect Yan Daoji to tell him all this. However, there was one thing he knew. Yan Daoji's words were definitely for his own good. So he nodded his head gratefully and said, "Senior Brother Yan, thank you very much."
Yan Daoji waved his hand and said, "Apart from that, if you have time, or if you come back from the secret realm, you will have to choose your future path. I suggest that you focus on alchemy or cultivation."
"Why is that?"
Lin Cheng couldn't help but be surprised when he heard this. He immediately cupped his fists and said, "Senior Brother Yan, please guide me."
Yan Daoji said, "It's not really guidance. It's just a personal suggestion of mine. Lin Cheng, you have extraordinary talent. Up until now, you have been cultivating pills and martial arts, no matter if it's alchemy or martial arts. With your strength, you have achieved a certain level of success. In those kingdoms in the outside world, you could be considered one of the top experts. However, since you've participated in the examination, it means that you're unwilling to accept it."
Seeing Lin Cheng nod, he continued," Since that's the case, then you must learn to use your talent well. You must focus on one direction, pill concoction, or cultivation. "
Lin Cheng was slightly stunned at first, then he revealed a thoughtful expression.
"Of course, perhaps you can take care of both at the same time, and you can do it with ease. But after you break through to the Core Sea Stage, you will understand, whether it is concocting pills or cultivating. It will consume most of your energy, and even all of your energy. Because as your Cultivation Level increases, every step you take forward... With every tiny advancement, you will need to put in a lot of effort! "
Yan Daoji said, "As far as I know, among the three major sects, the Unification Sect, Myriad Sword Sect, and even the Longevity Sect... You need to concoct pills and cultivate at the same time, or you need to focus on formations and cultivation. They are either cultivating and crafting weapons, or they are cultivating three paths at the same time. There are definitely no more than ten people who have achieved so much! "
" Less than ten? " Lin Cheng asked subconsciously.
"That's right!"
Yan Daoji saw that Lin Cheng had realized the weight of this number and couldn't help saying, "So you can imagine how difficult it is to have two and three people at the same time!"
Lin Cheng slightly nodded his head and suddenly asked, "Senior Brother Yan, I have heard that those experts are not only extremely powerful in Cultivation Level, but also proficient in artifact refinement, formation, and pill refinement. This..."
"What you said is only a legend. It is because the cultivator is really too powerful. Hence, in the eyes of ordinary Cultivating Warriors and people, it is omnipotent."
Yan Daoji smiled and said, "Of course, the vast majority of profound cultivator in the Cultivation Level naturally also know how to refine weapons, formation, and pill refinement. However, compared to these, they have walked even further in their cultivation. To them, these are just auxiliary skills, but their cultivation realm is too high. Even if they were only slightly involved in these matters, they were still far superior to those alchemists below the Core Sea Stage. Do you understand what I'm saying?"
Lin Cheng nodded and said," I understand. For example, the difference between an adult and a child is like the difference between heaven and earth. So even if a child is proficient in something, an adult can do it easily. And it doesn't affect other jobs. "
Yan Daoji couldn't help but smile when he heard that. "That's right! That's the logic! It would naturally be best if you could understand it. Of course. This is only a suggestion. When you return from the mystic realm... There will naturally be other Deacon that will tell you these reasons. I won't be long-winded anymore. "
Lin Cheng cupped his fists and bowed deeply to Yan Daoji. "Thank you, Senior Brother Yan!"
Whether Yan Daoji's words were true for his own good or not, Lin Cheng could naturally tell. Although he might not follow Yan Daoji's suggestion and choose a single path, at least... Yan Daoji's original intention was good. This was enough to make Lin Cheng feel grateful.
"Alright, go back and rest. From tomorrow onwards, all of you will have to suffer." Yan Daoji said with a smile.
"Hmm?"
Lin Cheng was startled. Could it be that something had happened tomorrow?
Before he could ask anything, Yan Daoji patted his shoulder and left the inner hall.
Lin Cheng looked at his back and thought back to the words he had said before - Weapon refinement and cultivation, formation and cultivation, and even the three of them at the same time?
Lin Cheng's eyes showed a longing look.
Passing the test with the result of the first place had made Lin Cheng famous in the entire Jiangzhou City.
Therefore, in the next two days, Lin Cheng didn't have much time left. If it wasn't for the other alchemists who had passed the examination, the higher ups of the Unification Hall would come to visit him.
Even the big Deacon of the Unification Hall came to see him.
Because of this, Lin Cheng knew that the master of the Unification Hall was an elder of the Unification Sect. However, this elder was obsessed with cultivation all year round, so he didn't ask about the matters of the Unification Hall. Therefore, the Unification Hall was actually in charge of the Great Deacon.
This Great Deacon was a white-haired old man named Du Zhongqi. He didn't know the exact details of the Cultivation Level, but Lin Cheng could sense that this Great Deacon was unfathomable. Its strength was extremely high, and it was at least a Core Sea Stage cultivator.
When facing Lin Cheng, the Great Deacon Du Zhongqi's attitude was very gentle, but he wasn't overly enthusiastic. He only gave a few simple words of encouragement. Of course, he wouldn't appear too cold. Instead, it was more like a routine visit.
Lin Cheng understood that although he had passed the test and won the first place, in reality, this Ninth Level of Chakra Stage Cultivation Level of his wouldn't even enter the eyes of the Great Deacon.
In addition, although the alchemists who had been selected this time looked to be very glorious, they were actually going to the secret realm as cannon fodder. Whether they could come out or not was still uncertain.
In terms of the dangers of the secret realm, the chances of them coming out were very low.
Therefore, other than the other alchemists and Cultivating Warrior who were in awe of him, the true experts would not think too highly of him. Naturally, they would not appear to be very enthusiastic about him.
Lin Cheng didn't mind. In his previous life, he had already enjoyed the respect and compliments of others. However, he ended up being reduced to ashes, so he knew very well. Other people's compliments would not allow his strength to improve at all. Only his own realm could be improved. The most important thing was...
Besides, these people who came to visit him, except for the Great Deacon of Unification Hall, Du Zhongqi... None of them were cultivator, which meant that he, the so-called alchemist who had risen to fame, was one of them. In the eyes of those unk s, it was nothing.
Therefore, Lin Cheng did not take the first place seriously. He only treated it as an ultimatum for passing the examination and entering the mystic realm.
It was rare for him to have some free time. Lin Cheng accompanied Zhu Ziqiao in the room to discuss cultivation matters. He held her hand and kissed her tender and delicate face twice. He was extremely happy.
"Knock knock knock!"
There was a knock on the door.
Lin Cheng, who was chatting and laughing with Zhu Ziqiao, had a helpless look in his eyes.
Zhu Ziqiao pursed her lips and smiled, "With your skill in alchemy, you will have more time like this in the future."
Lin Cheng snorted and gave her a mischievous look. "Then I don't have time to accompany you anymore. When the time comes, you will be lonely."
"Pui!"
A blush appeared on Zhu Ziqiao's pretty face. She could not help but spit, "Shameless. Who wants you to accompany me?"
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