15 Getting Stronger (2/2)
”What is it?”
Van looked at the man suspiciously. He could imagine going out into fields full of ”dangerous beasts” and beating them all black and blue.
”You will join the Flowing Water Sect as an outer set disciple and move up the ranks.”
”Doesn't sound too hard.”
They were currently in the lower reaches of the Fire Rock Continent and the lower reaches are dominated by many small kingdoms vying for power. One of the larger ones is the Great Golden Kingdom, which currently controls 3 other smaller kingdoms.
The middle continent is dominated by the 5 Great Empires and was the place that all cultivators in the lower reaches strived to get to.
Van started to drool a bit as he imagined the benefits. There were two ways for cultivators to get to the middle continent. One was to reach the First Stage of Dantian Formation before the age of 18. With the low density of Qi in the area, one would be extremely lucky to reach the 6th Stage of Body Fortification not to mention Dantian Formation before 18. If Van established himself in the 5 Great Empires, he could easily come back with a sizeable force and retake the Great Golden Kingdom.
Van's eyes sparkled with expectation and cupped his hands, giving a bow full of gratitude towards the Guard Captain.
”Junior thanks, Senior!”
The Guard Captain released a chuckle and picked up one of the twin-tailed foxes.
”Don't thank me, yet! Once you get to the sects, you will find that the competition there will be a lot tougher than you imagined!”
”Since my aunt trusts you so much, may I call you uncle?”
”That makes me sound old! Am I really that old?”
The Guard Captain nodded and dismissed Van.
”Wait, Uncle. Since you're my uncle now, I need to let you in on a secret.”
The Guard Captain waited there expectantly. Van released suppression on his cultivation base, causing his new uncle's eyes to become as wide as saucers.
”9th Stage of Dantian Formation?! What kind of Martial Talent do you have?!!”
”Please, Uncle. I don't want anyone else to know for now.”
His uncle nodded, still in a daze.
Van cupped his hands, bowed, and left to get ready for the big opportunity ahead.
”No wonder he wasn't worried. He has a higher cultivation then myself. I was worried for no reason.”
The Guard Captain whispered to himself.