Chen Zong had already comprehended the first level of mystery of the Nine Heavens Breath Wind Annihilation Force. What he lacked was cultivation.
But because he was constantly being challenged, he could not cultivate properly. Now, he should be able to focus wholeheartedly on closed-door cultivation.
When Chen Zong began his closed-door cultivation, a piece of news was spread from Primal. In the shortest time possible, it swept across the Nine Heavens Imperial Court, especially from the First Heavens to the Fifth Heavens. It caused an uproar.
Chen Zong, a human from the Third Sequence Void, who was one of the three fifth-grade Trial Takers, had been taken in as a member by Primordial ten years ago. However, his performance in the past ten years was mediocre, and he had been challenged ten times and lost all ten times. He was no longer qualified to stay in Primordial, and since then, Primordial had expelled him.
In addition, Chen Zong owed Primal five hundred Cosmos God Crystals and was unable to repay it. He was allowed to postpone it for ten years. He had to repay it within ten years. Every year, he would have to pay an additional one hundred Cosmos God Crystals. If he could not repay all the Cosmos God Crystals after ten years, he would have to use the time spent in the Refinement Path World to replace it.
When this piece of news spread across the Nine Heavens Imperial Court, it caused a huge commotion.
He was expelled!
He still owed a debt that had to be paid off within ten years. Furthermore, every year, he would have to pay an additional one hundred Cosmos God Crystals, increasing the debt. If he could not repay it, he would have to use the time spent in the Refinement Path World to replace it.
"This Primal is so overbearing."
"Primal has always been a man of his word. What's so strange about it? But this time, he seems to be targeting him too much."
"Indeed. He is merely a third-rank void space lowly lifeform human. It's fine to expel him, but he is actually so harsh."
"In my opinion, that Ao Wu should be angry out of humiliation. After all, he was the one who made an exception to recruit that human."
The experts of the various forces discussed endlessly, and their analysis of the facts was not far from the truth. Indeed, it was the original decision to expel Ao Wu, but the interest and time to comprehend the refinement path were added by Ao Wu himself.
Because he had made an exception and recruited Chen Zong. If Chen Zong had performed well, Ao Wu would have been praised for his ability to recognize talents. He might have even been rewarded. However, the truth was that Chen Zong's performance was mediocre, it could only be described as unbearable. As for Ao Wu, not only did he not receive any praise, he was also ridiculed by the others. He was even scolded by the Palace Lord.
To Ao Wu, this was unacceptable. It was as if he had lost all his face.
Ao Wu, who was angry out of humiliation, naturally treated Chen Zong harshly to release the anger in his heart.
If they weren't in the Nine Heavens Imperial Court, he might have killed Chen Zong directly.
The Fifth Heaven. Within the Dao Alliance's sub-alliance.
"Hmph, this Ao Wu is really unscrupulous," Lin Ming said coldly. Lin Ming said in a cold voice. Soon after, he looked towards the elder seated at the head of the table. The elder's aura was faintly discernible, as though there were wisps of clouds lingering around his body. He appeared increasingly mysterious. "Palace master, I suggest that we recruit Chen Zong into our Dao Alliance."
"Wait, I have an opinion." A long-haired human man suddenly spoke up. His aura was rough, and his voice was deep. "That Chen Zong has already been expelled by Primordial. He has been evaluated as a mediocre talent who can't be nurtured. Is our Dao Alliance recruiting him for the sake of raising him?"
"Ling Zhen, that Chen Zong's performance is definitely not as bad as Primordial said. A clansman from the Third Sequence Void was able to obtain a fifth-grade trial evaluation and defeat most of the Four Great Races. This is definitely not a fluke," Lin Ming said seriously. Then, he looked at the old man at the head of the table and said again, "Palace Lord, I think very highly of that Chen Zong. I think that what he lacks is time and opportunity. As long as he is given enough time and the right opportunity, he will definitely rise to prominence once he truly adapts to the cultivation environment of the universe."
"What guarantee do you have?" Ling Zhen sneered.
This time, Lin Ming ignored him. Instead, he looked at the Palace Lord and waited for him to make a decision.
The Palace Lord pondered for a long while before saying, "That Chen Zong may not be from the same Void as us, but his bloodline is that of the Human Race. It is reasonable for him to become a member of our Dao Alliance."
Lin Ming and Ling Zhen did not speak. The others did not speak either, because they all knew that the Palace Lord still had something to say.
"Lin Ming, since you are so insistent, I will leave the matter of contacting Chen Zong to you." The Palace Lord turned his gaze to Lin Ming and said slowly, "If that Chen Zong is willing, he can become a member of our Dao Alliance. If he is unwilling, then forget it."
"Also, there is one thing that you need to make clear to that Chen Zong. If he is willing to join our Dao Alliance, then there are conditions." The Palace Lord said seriously, "Give that Chen Zong a test. If he can pass the test, then our Dao Alliance will place him in the highest order of cultivation for prodigies. If he fails, then he will only receive the lowest order of cultivation."
"Palace Lord, may I know what the test is?" Lin Ming could not help but ask after some thought. After all, the difference between the highest order of cultivation for prodigies and the lowest order of cultivation was very obvious.
"This test is related to the predicament that Chen Zong is currently facing." The Palace Lord smiled, "Didn't that Primal want Chen Zong to repay all the Cosmos God Crystals within ten years? This test means that Chen Zong can only repay all the Cosmos God Crystals within ten years with his own ability. He cannot have the help of others, nor can he sell any treasures or cultivation opportunities."
"Does anyone have any objections to this Palace Lord's decision?" The Palace Lord swept his gaze across the others.
"If that Chen Zong passes the test, then it proves that he is indeed capable and is worth nurturing. I have no objections." One of them immediately expressed his opinion.
Even Ling Zhen, who had been against Lin Ming several times, curled his lips and did not voice any objections.
After all, it was not easy to repay all the Cosmos God Crystals that Primal owed within ten years with his own ability. That would require at least 500 Cosmos God Crystals, and at most 1,500 Cosmos God Crystals.
Not to mention 1,500 Cosmos God Crystals, even 500 Cosmos God Crystals was extremely difficult to obtain.
Given Chen Zong's current ability, he did not have the qualifications to leave the Nine Heavens Imperial Court to hunt and earn Cosmos God Crystals. Furthermore, he could not sell any treasures or cultivation opportunities within the Nine Heavens Imperial Court. According to the current situation, there was only one way to obtain Cosmos God Crystals.
Challenge!
That was to challenge other disciples and defeat them, obtaining Cosmos God Crystals from them.
Challenging and defeating them required strength, true strength. There was no shortcut.
Furthermore, one had to win at least five times, or even ten times or more.
If Chen Zong could do it, it proved that he was capable enough, and he was worth the Dao Alliance to nurture or even focus on him.
After obtaining the Palace Lord's permission, Lin Ming immediately left the Dao Alliance Branch Palace and headed towards the Heart Sword Peak.
In terms of cultivation, Lin Ming was on the same level as Ao Wu. Of course, due to the difference between their races, Lin Ming's overall strength was not as strong as Ao Wu's. However, he was still an expert and could fly at an extremely fast speed.
Not long after, Lin Ming arrived at the Heart Sword Peak.
"Go and tell your Peak Lord that the Dao Alliance Branch Palace Protector Lin Ming has come to visit." Lin Ming scanned the area with his spiritual sense and locked onto Jiao Yi.
"Yes." Jiao Yi was startled at first, but she quickly responded.
To an attendant like her, both Primal and the Dao Alliance were existences that could not be offended. As for the protectors of the Dao Alliance, even if they were just branch protectors, they were existences that she could only look up to. She could kill them with a wave of her hand.
However, compared to Primal and the other powers, the Dao Alliance's actions were gentler and more comfortable.
Jiao Yi immediately entered the Heart Sword Palace and arrived outside Chen Zong's closed-door cultivation room. She transmitted a message to Chen Zong.
"Dao Alliance's Lin Ming." Within the secret room, Chen Zong's expression changed when he received the message. He immediately stood up and exited his closed-door cultivation.
Chen Zong clearly remembered that it was Lin Ming from the Dao Alliance who had asked him to join Primal. From the other party's tone, Chen Zong could hear the other party's goodwill.
Of course, there was no way to predict what would happen next.
No matter what, he had to come out of his closed-door cultivation to meet Lin Ming.
However, compared to Primal, Lin Ming's methods were much gentler. He did not transmit a message directly. Instead, he sent Jiao Yi to inform Chen Zong. This method was more comfortable.
"Chen Zong greets senior. Please come in and have a seat." Chen Zong saw Lin Ming outside the Heart Sword Palace. Lin Ming was a middle-aged man in black robes. His skin was dark, but his expression was gentle. His eyes were filled with spirit and seemed to be boundlessly deep.
Lin Ming did not stand on ceremony. He followed Chen Zong into the Heart Sword Palace.
"Chen Zong, let me apologize first. If it wasn't for my suggestion, you might not have suffered such humiliation." Lin Ming spoke first after sitting down.
"Senior, it's not your fault. It was my own choice." Chen Zong shook his head and replied, "Besides, it's just a setback. It can't be considered a humiliation."
"Haha, it is indeed a setback." Lin Ming's expression changed. He had not expected Chen Zong to view the matter this way. His temperament was indeed extraordinary. It surpassed many people. Lin Ming could not help but be more certain of his own judgment.
With such temperament and talent, Chen Zong would definitely achieve great things in the future as long as he was given the chance. At the very least, he would be able to add another protector to the Dao Alliance. He might even be able to advance to the next level if he was a powerful protector.
All in all, Lin Ming was even more determined to recruit Chen Zong into the Dao Alliance.
"Chen Zong, I'll cut to the chase. I'm here to invite you to join the Dao Alliance." Lin Ming said directly, "The Dao Alliance is an alliance of the various human races in the void. All members of the Dao Alliance are humans."
Chen Zong's heart skipped a beat.
They were all part of the human race's Dao Alliance. Naturally, they felt closer to each other.
"The Dao Alliance is also more humane when it comes to the treatment of its members." Lin Ming smiled. "Consider whether you want to join the Dao Alliance.
However, you're still a newcomer. If you don't join a faction, you'll receive fewer resources. Your growth will be slower. It's very likely that you'll be surpassed by other geniuses of the same generation, "Lin Ming said sincerely. "Therefore, I hope you'll consider it carefully. Don't worry about other things just because of Yuanchu."
Chen Zong's mind spun. He thought of many things at lightning speed and finally came to a decision.
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