I Am A Corpse Collector In The World Of Cultivating Immortals

Chapter 94: Worlds Apart (Seeking Subscriptions)

"How is your progress in the Green Sparrow River Technique cultivation?"

In Zhao Decai's courtyard, he and Chen Shen sat in a small garden, drinking tea and chatting.

Chen Shen did not perform the formal ceremony of apprenticeship, but they already had a master-disciple relationship.

Since Chen Shen entered the Purple Garden and became a disciple of Old Zhao, he had been receiving guidance from him.

Everyone in the Purple Garden had also accepted that Chen Shen, the genius, was Old Zhao's disciple.

"Master Zhao, I still have a little ways to go," Chen Shen nodded slightly and said.

Old Zhao nodded and said,

"No need to rush. It's fine to spend some more time in the White Goose Sect. Besides, you are highly regarded there, and you can always secure a spot in the discussions. You need to accumulate more resources, otherwise, when you reach the Green Sparrow Sect, it won't be as easy as it is now."

"Usually, it takes seven to eight years, or even ten years, for a White Goose Grandmaster to advance to the Green Sparrow Sect. My expectation for you is to advance within five years. Are you confident?"

Old Zhao looked at Chen Shen and noticed that he seemed a little stunned. He quickly asked, "Is there any difficulty that prevents you from advancing within five years?"

"No, there's no problem. I will definitely advance to the Green Sparrow Sect within five years!" Chen Shen shook his head.

Time flew by, and another year passed.

"After advancing to the Soul Formation stage, my cultivation speed has noticeably slowed down. The Spirit Gathering Array, top-grade spiritual roots, invaluable spiritual pills, and the Emperor's Technique... Even with all these, it took me two and a half years to reach the mid-stage of the Soul Formation stage. I'm afraid it will take fifty to sixty years, or even a hundred years, to break through to the Void Return stage," Chen Shen pondered as he walked out of his own courtyard.

"But a few days ago, Master's cultivation realm did break through, advancing to the Green Sparrow Grandmaster stage. Although it was said that he would advance within three years, it seems that he will have to endure for another year."

Taking a step that covered a hundred zhang, Chen Shen hurried towards the discussion arena.

Today was the start of a new quarter's discussion competition.

At the discussion arena,

"Have you heard? This time, there will be two spots for the top ranking in the White Goose Sect's discussion."

"I know. I don't understand what the higher-ups are thinking. Chen Shen has been dominating the first place for years, and there won't be any suspense this time either. But why are there two spots for the first place this time? It would be better to just give it to him directly, instead of calling it a reward."

"It's you again. Last time, you were sour about Chen Shen, and now you're being sarcastic again."

"Have you ever thought about it? Before Chen Shen, the White Goose Sect's discussion rules were that only the top five would receive spots, regardless of how many spots there were each time.

Because the top five were evenly matched in strength, they would take turns in the first place, making it intense and worth watching when it came to my turn next year."

"But after Chen Shen dominated the first place for a long time, the rules changed. Sometimes, there would be six or seven spots available, and they would be given to those who ranked lower.

Why? It's because Chen Shen is too strong, and there is no suspense in the first place. That's why the higher-ups made this decision."

"Last time, there were six spots, and you happened to rank sixth. Didn't you get one?

If it weren't for Chen Shen, would those who ranked sixth or seventh after the top five still have a chance to get a spot in the Grand Ceremony? Why be sour? Be grateful instead."

"This is a decision made by the higher-ups. How can you say it's Chen Shen's credit?" The person argued, but was met with disdainful glances from all around.

"I hope that in the future, when Chen Shen is promoted to the rank of Green Sparrow, you can still say these words, Bai Yan, as the Grandmaster."

"I have heard from my master that this time is an exception. The higher-ups have discussed it, and from now on, no matter how many spots become available, they will be allocated according to ranking. There will not be another situation where the first place has two spots."

The one who spoke up this time was Zhang Ping, who is a disciple of Master Zihe and is more knowledgeable about the insider information.

"What?" The person with a sour expression, Chen Shen, had a change in his face.

...

Not long after, the competition of Dao had already begun.

"The Green Sparrow has become more solid, and Chen Shen's level in the Integrated Union between the two is getting higher."

Master Zihe, who was hosting the competition from above, nodded slightly as he looked at the Green Sparrow standing on the solid Bai Yan below.

On the field, not only Chen Shen's Integrated Union Green Sparrow rune, but also the other several Grandmasters followed suit, and the strength of the formation has improved significantly compared to before.

Zhang Ping also did the same in the Integrated Union because he is a newly promoted Grandmaster and his level has greatly increased, allowing him to reach this step.

Of course, the first place is still Chen Shen, and there is no doubt about that.

"I shouldn't have shown such high strength that day, otherwise there wouldn't be just seven spots in the past two years."

Chen Shen sighed inwardly after obtaining two spots in the Grand Formation.

"Xiao Li, you still need to work hard. You haven't absorbed a bit of luck."

Outside the field, several Luck Masters were patting a young man with a blushing face, speaking with an air of authority.

"In the past two years, do you know how I've been living?"

Xiao Li roared in his heart.

...

Three days later.

"Thank you, Master Chen." A Soul Formation Patriarch looked at the Green Sparrow riding on the goose above his family ancestor's grave, greedily absorbing the surrounding luck, revealing a look of surprise.

This was not his first time coming to the Purple Garden, but this luck formation was much stronger than the previous one.

"Two hundred thousand top-grade spirit stones, definitely worth it!" This Soul Formation Patriarch thought to himself.

"Selling a White Goose tomb for two hundred thousand top-grade spirit stones, it's unique to the Purple Garden, only Chen Shen can do it!"

There were several Luck Masters who came to bury their dead in the cemetery, and they looked towards Chen Shen with some envy.

"Speaking of which, Chen Shen's teacher, Master Zhao, has almost consolidated his realm. In a few days, he will set up the Purple Crane Grand Formation for the first time, and the big shots of the Purple Garden will come to observe and guide."

Luck Master Bai Yan has three spots in the Grand Formation, while the Green Sparrow has two.

And when promoted to the Purple Crane, the Wang Family will also arrange a Purple Crane tomb, and all the benefits will go to the Luck Masters. This is also a congratulatory gift for their promotion.

Old Zhao has been promoted to the rank of Purple Crane Grandmaster for many years, and his Purple Crane formation is not yet proficient. Now he feels that it's almost there, so a few days ago, he and Chen Shen sold the Grand Formation spots.

The starting price was ten thousand top-grade spirit stones, which was extremely precious and caused a frenzy of bidding.

[Successful burial, obtained some top-grade spiritual roots...]

Chen Shen's eyes were bright, the blind box opening was satisfying, and it turned out to be a strong person with top-grade spiritual roots.

However, compared to the top-grade spiritual roots, the benefits are slightly less, but still considerable.

"With another fifty corpses of top-grade spiritual root experts, I am confident that I can advance to the later stage," Chen Shen thought to himself.

"I hope that the one being buried tomorrow is a top-grade spiritual root expert, one who can match twenty top-grade spiritual roots."

...

Ten days later, Lao Zhao was full of energy and began setting up the Purple Crane Formation in front of a group of Purple Garden Luck Masters.

"Young Zhao was just a kid with a head full of hair when he first came to the Purple Garden. He used to argue with people and never backed down. In the blink of an eye, he has become a Master of the Purple Crane," someone said.

"...," Lao Zhao, who was setting up the formation, fell silent upon hearing this.

Many senior elders came to witness the ceremony. Although they were all Masters of the Purple Crane, they had been at this level for hundreds of years.

For example, the one who spoke was a Grandmaster of the Purple Crane.

Of course, this person was not the strongest among the Luck Masters. There was also a quasi Golden Scale Luck Master, and the Golden Scale Formation was about to be mastered.

"That's right. When he first entered the Green Sparrow, he boasted about surpassing me. Now, we are truly at the same level," someone said.

"Senior, you are a quasi Golden Scale Grandmaster. It won't take you more than a few decades to become a Golden Scale. Young Zhao, this old man, can't compare to you," someone else said.

"Yes, Young Zhao has always been Young Zhao in our eyes. His deceased father and I were good friends for many years. When he was wearing open-crotch pants, I even carried him," another person said.

...

The more the senior elders spoke, the more outrageous their words became, from Lao Zhao's life as a Luck Master to his marriage and family life...

"You old bastards have accumulated so much virtue with your mouths. There are so many younger generations watching. Young Zhao's mentality is becoming unstable," Chen Shen said.

On the field, Lao Zhao, who was engraving the Purple Crane Formation, slowed down noticeably.

Fortunately, a hot-tempered senior stopped the incessant nonsense from the old folks.

Finally, after more than two hours, with the guidance of several seniors, Lao Zhao completed the engraving.

"Phew!" He took a deep breath and wiped the sweat off his forehead.

Then, with a deep gaze, he turned to the group of senior elders in the sky.

If it weren't for the nonsense from these old bastards, he wouldn't have taken so long.

[Successful burial, obtained some top-grade spiritual roots!

Obtained complete experience of the True Venerable Immortal Dao!

Obtained peerless Divine Ability: Boundless Horizon (minor mastery)!!]

Chen Shen, who had taken advantage of the situation as a disciple, was filled with excitement.

This was a big win.

Not only did he obtain top-grade spiritual root experts, but he also obtained a peerless Divine Ability!

Most importantly, it was a Divine Ability that could be used for escape.

"This Divine Ability is several times stronger than the Star Shifting Divine Ability. It is definitely the strongest Divine Ability!" Chen Shen received the profound mysteries of the Divine Ability and felt excited.

"You go back first. I'll catch up with these old bastards," Lao Zhao said to Chen Shen, who nodded.

Zhao De was from the Luck family. His father was a Luck Master, and so was his grandfather.

So he was familiar with many senior elders in the Purple Garden. It could be said that he grew up in the Purple Garden.

That's why the old elders spoke nonsense just now.

...

At night, in Lao Zhao's courtyard.

"Engrave the Green Sparrow Formation in front of me and let me see your progress," Lao Zhao said.

Upon hearing this, Chen Shen began to seal the formation.

One after another, green runes were injected into a black coffin. After about two quarters of an hour, he stopped with a pale face.

Lao Zhao nodded and said, "Not bad. It won't take a few years for you to break through. Be cautious and continue to maintain your progress."

One year later.

"Do you know why I called you here?" Lao Zhao asked.

"Does Master Zhao know that I have advanced to the Green Sparrow?" Chen Shen looked surprised. He had just broken through and was summoned by Zhao De.

"..." Lao Zhao suppressed his inner shock and calmly said, "You broke through?"

But his voice trembled a bit.

"Not disappointing Master Zhao, I have safely advanced to the Green Sparrow Luck Master," Chen Shen smiled and nodded.

"(°°)" Lao Zhao was shocked in his heart. He said hoarsely, "Come, show me."

Half an hour later, he nodded in satisfaction. "Not bad, smooth and flowing. You have indeed made a breakthrough."

"Master Zhao, why did you call me here?" Chen Shen thought that the other party knew about his breakthrough based on his expression, but it seemed not to be the case.

"You also know that in the Southern Region of the Great Xia Immortal Dynasty, there are three major royal mansions. The Luck Masters from the other two mansions will come to my An Mansion and the Purple Garden to discuss the Dao with us."

"I called you here because I hoped that you could win first place among the Luck Masters of the three major royal cities. But now, it seems unnecessary," Lao Zhao said with a complex expression.

He had originally hoped that his student would bring glory to the Purple Garden and win first place in the White Goose Competition, but he didn't expect him to break through.

It had only been a few years, and he had already advanced to the Green Sparrow Luck Master.

His talent was indeed high, but it was a bit outrageous. Even if he had broken through a month later, it would have been fine.

"It seems that I need to report this to the higher-ups and make other preparations," he sighed.

(End of this chapter)