Faced with the two options given by Zhu Yi, Xu Yunsheng did not hesitate at all. He knelt on the ground and kowtowed heavily to Zhu Yi.
"There is no need for disciple to think about it. As long as there is a glimmer of hope to continue to be under Master's tutelage, disciple will gladly endure any punishment."
Xu Yunsheng instantly understood what he would face if he chose the second option.
The exploitation of the mother lodes in the Mystic Heavenly Sector was generally the responsibility of Cultivators, but there were also some ordinary people who were engaged in the trivial and arduous work as their assistants. It was certainly not as tiring and dangerous as mining in the mortal world, but it was certainly not an easy job, either.
Especially the metallic mineral veins such as the Dark Light Meteoric Iron, which contained a thick metallic aura. Just the spiritual aura alone was as sharp as a sword. Cultivators with Qi Refinement Stage cultivation could ignore it, but mortals would feel uncomfortable.
Therefore, this kind of work was truly hard labor. Generally, only sinners would be sent there to receive supervision after receiving punishment. While working hard, their freedom would also be restricted.
On the ground of Xuanmen Tianzong, there would not be a situation where cultivators bullied mortals, but it was inevitable that they would be ordered around.
As the most outstanding true disciple of the Qian Tian Palace in Xuanmen Tianzong, Xu Yunsheng's original position in the sect was naturally not low. When he went to the Mystic Heaven Realm to train, except for Feng Biji and Zen Master Dade who were guarding there, everyone had to treat him with respect when they saw him and even fawn on him.
The external stewards in charge of mining resources also had to be careful in front of him, serve him, and provide him with high-quality minerals or elixirs.
But choosing the second option meant that he had to conceal his identity and go to the subordinates who originally respected and fawned on him.
From a True Disciple with limitless glory to a convict, one could imagine how great the difference was.
If it was a short period of time, it might not matter, but a full hundred years could not be considered short.
For cultivators, they did not know the length of time in the mountains. Although a hundred years was long, it would pass very quickly in the process of continuous cultivation.
But for ordinary mortals, many people could not live for a hundred years in their lifetime. More than thirty thousand days and nights of hard labor sounded simple, but when this kind of life really started, how many people could endure it? For those who could endure, how long could they endure?
This was under the condition that Xu Yunsheng successfully advanced to the Golden Elixir Period within ten years. At the very least, he could look forward to the future. If he couldn't form his Gold Core within ten years, it would mean that he would have to work hard until he grew old and died.
Moreover, no one would know all of this. On the day of his death, he would only be a sinner serving hard labor. No one would know that he used to be an outstanding figure among the second generation of Xuanmen Tianzong, who was recognized by his fellow disciples as the most promising candidate to become the first seat disciple of the Qian Tian Palace, Xu Yunsheng.
If he couldn't live a grand life, he could only die a silent death.
If one chose the first path, their cultivation would be crippled and their freedom would be limited, but they would be able to live a prosperous and worry-free life for the rest of their lives.
Xu Yunsheng had thought of all of this immediately, but he still chose the second option without any hesitation.
Because at the end of that road was the life he dreamed of.
All along, the dream that seemed illusory and unreal had the possibility of becoming reality. No matter how difficult the road was, Xu Yunsheng would be determined to walk on it.
In fact, someone as smart as him could faintly feel the warmth and care of his sect under the cruel road.
A hundred years of hard labor and a silent death. Although it was difficult, it was tantamount to preserving his reputation. As long as he could form the Golden Elixir Period and peacefully reform through labor, after his sentence was completed, he only needed to explain that he had gone out to travel or secluded himself, and the reason for his disappearance could be explained.
Perhaps wasting a hundred years would cause his cultivation to fall far behind his peers. Not to mention Ying Roza, even Sun Xueer, Yang Tie, and the others would far surpass him. But at that time, when he returned to Xuanmen Tianzong, he would still be the Xu Yunsheng in everyone's memories.
After a hundred years, he was no longer the number one successor disciple of the Qian Tian Palace. He was no longer a genius. However, he would be an upright disciple of the Celestial Sect of the Celestial Sect of Wonders. His fellow disciples would not know of his past. They would not look at him with colored glasses.
Wasn't this what he dreamed of? Even if he had to pay a hundred years of hardship, he would gladly endure it.
If he couldn't form his Golden Core within ten years, then he would have to work hard for the rest of his life. He could only blame himself and no one else.
Xu Yunsheng raised his head. His eyes were clear, and the arrogant eagle seemed to have returned to the sky. He firmly believed that he could form the Golden Elixir within ten years.
This was his confidence in himself, and it was also to live up to the expectations of his master, Zhu Yi.
Zhu Yi calmly looked at Xu Yunsheng. He could roughly feel Xu Yunsheng's mental state and emotional fluctuations.
There was not the slightest bit of resentment or unwillingness. Instead, he displayed a spirited and spirited attitude.
This caused Zhu Yi to nod in secret, and he said in his heart, Yun Sheng, there are still many things that you haven't figured out. A hundred years of hard labor is both a punishment and a form of tempering. If your will to fight isn't worn down by the hard labor and you're able to maintain your current state of mind, then you'll realize in the future that a hundred years of time wasn't spent in vain.
Fortune and misfortune came hand in hand. How much he could comprehend and how much he could gain depended on himself.
"Since you have made your choice, you should know that there is no turning back on the path you have chosen." Zhu Yi calmly nodded his head, "In these ten years, everything will be normal for you. The sect will not lack resources for you, nor will it be biased towards you. You have to grasp it yourself."
Xu Yunsheng replied, "Disciple understands. Although disciple wants to form his Golden Core within ten years, I know that haste makes waste. If disciple is greedy and relies on large amounts of pills, it will only ruin my future cultivation path."
Everything as usual meant that other than daily resources and cultivation, Xu Yunsheng's freedom would not be restricted. In these ten years, if he wanted to go out and travel, he could do whatever he wanted to do, and it would all be up to him.
Zhu Yi didn't need to say much. Xu Yunsheng also understood that after everything was said today, if he continued to mix with the Great Zhou Dynasty, he would have to bear the consequences.
Xu Yunsheng didn't make any promises or make any vows. Everything was in his heart and he knew what was important.
"Master, if the Great Zhou Dynasty communicates again, should disciple feign civility with them or cut off all contact completely?" Xu Yunsheng asked.
Zhu Yi shook his head unhurriedly, "There is no need for either. After this ceremony, I will head to the Great Zhou Dynasty."
Xu Yunsheng nodded his head, "Disciple understands."
Zhu Yi glanced at him and said Slowly, "Since you have chosen the second path, you don't have to care about anything else. However, there is one thing that I have to ask you about. This is not only about you but also involves others."
Xu Yunsheng had a vague guess. Zhu Yi's gaze seemed to be able to see through everything and see through his heart.
Zhu Yi nodded his head calmly, "That's right. The person I am talking about is your Youngest Uncle-Master's disciple, Zhuge Wanqiu."
Xu Yunsheng's gaze dimmed and he lightly pursed his lips.
"Don't misunderstand. When I talk to you about this, I have no intention of making any decisions for you or giving you any pressure." Zhu Yi waved his hand and his gaze was clear, "I just want to know what you think in your heart."
"I will not interfere with any decision you make. However, there is one thing you need to be clear about. Once you make a decision, you have to be responsible for it. Being half-hearted and entangled will only harm others and yourself."
He indeed had no intention of forcing Xu Yunsheng to do anything. The entire Xuanmen Tianzong wouldn't do that either. If Xu Yunsheng had the intention of courting her, Zhu Yi would gladly agree and wouldn't stop him. As for whether Zhuge Wanqiu accepted Xu Yunsheng or not, that was Zhuge Wanqiu's business.
However, hesitation and indecisiveness would not bring them any benefits.
Zhu Yi looked at him Silently, "You should know that Wanqiu is actually in love with you."
Xu Yunsheng was silent. The environment in which he grew up had made him mature and sensitive. He was especially sensitive to other people's perception of him. He had actually sensed Zhuge Wanqiu's feelings for him, but he had pretended not to know.
In reality, he was also in love with that gentle girl. She gave him an unusually warm feeling, and it was especially easy to get along with her.
However, it was precisely because of this that he didn't dare to show his feelings.
His identity was awkward, and his future was uncertain. How could he dare to drag that girl into this pool of muddy water?
Now that he had finally solved the problem of his identity, he would have to face a hundred years of hard labor. Moreover, he would not be able to come into contact with any of his previous acquaintances for a hundred years. If he couldn't form his Gold Core within ten years, this hard labor might even be the end of his life.
At this moment, Xu Yunsheng had already calmed down. He sighed, "Junior Sister Zhuge has the talent of a celestial. She will definitely find a good match in the future.
"Even if I successfully form my Gold Core within ten years, it will delay her for a hundred years. Being separated for a long time, not being able to see each other and not being able to communicate with each other is a great pain. Since that is the case, it is better to forget about each other in the pugilistic world.
"It is not that I don't believe in Junior Sister Zhuge's feelings, but it is precisely because of this that I can't bear for her to suffer.
"I know that making this kind of decision is actually very selfish. I should have asked for Junior Sister Zhuge's opinion on the matter between us, but please forgive me for being stubborn this time. Rather than waiting for a hundred years, it is better to never start."
Zhu Yi calmly said, "I will not interfere with any decision you make, but you need to consider it carefully. If you go back on your words in the future and cause a bad impact, I may not just stand by and watch.
"When it comes to your own matters, you can make your own decisions. But when it involves others, you can't simply do as you wish. I've told you this principle since the first day you entered the sect."
Xu Yunsheng took a deep breath and slowly said, "I understand. I have already made up my mind and I will not regret it in this life."
Zhu Yi nodded his head, "Since that is the case, go. After the spell gathering ends, follow me to the Great Zhou Dynasty. I will let you two reunite as soon as possible."
Xu Yunsheng once again bowed down, "Disciple thanks Master, thank the sect!"
While Zhu Yi was talking to Xu Yunsheng, the Great Zhou Crown Prince Liang Yuan on the other side was not idle either. He was not thinking about Xu Yunsheng's matter, but the Marquis of Xuanji, Zhu Hongwu, told him a terrible news.
"Looks like the situation will be more complicated than last time when the three mountains of Ying Sea appear again." Liang Yuan lightly sighed.
On the other side of the Dharmic power voice transmission, Zhu Hongwu's voice was as calm as usual, "The Great Zhou Dynasty is determined to obtain the Ying Sea's Three Mountains. After years of planning, it's time to end it. Controlling the Ying Sea will be during the appearance of the Three Mountains.
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