Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

Ever since the Cloud Sun sect ascended to the Upper Realm, Wang Chen had led a life of instability for the past few years.

From the south to the north, he walked a very long road. Though he never neglected his cultivation, deep down, he always yearned to settle down and return to a life of silent toil.

Although the West Sea Sect wasn't truly where Wang Chen belonged, a single conversation with White Crane True Person gave him a profound sense of the security that comes with having a sect as a home.

Wang Chen was no longer a Loose Cultivator!

He formally saluted the True Person before him, "Disciple, will diligently heed the Elder's teachings!"

White Crane True Person cracked a slight smile and suddenly said, "I have a bit of karmic debt with Yuan Shenkui, so I'm granting you a request."

Hmm?

Wang Chen was momentarily stunned.

White Crane True Person's shift in topic was so abrupt it almost threw out his back!

The fundamental reason Wang Chen was able to join the West Sea Sect and become a highly regarded Inner Sect Disciple was his capture of the Demon Cultivator Yuan Shenkui.

To this day, he thought the matter was long past, never expecting to still reap the benefits of capturing a demon.

Who on earth was this person, that he could cause a Perfect Golden Core to mention a debt of karma?

Could he be the legendary treasure boy?

Wang Chen's thoughts raced, and he immediately responded, "If it's not too much trouble, I earnestly request the Elder's help in healing someone."

White Crane True Person's gaze flashed, "Is it that girl Lian?"

Wang Chen was immensely impressed, "Yes."

White Crane True Person's look became slightly strange, "Have you thought this through?"

Wang Chen was resolute, "Disciple has thought it through very clearly!"

Truthfully, the most practical and sensible request for Wang Chen was to ask for some guidance in his cultivation endeavors.

A simple word of advice from a True Person at Golden Core Completion could bring him immense benefits!

As for any other requests, it was difficult to gauge the extent of them, especially given the clear implication in White Crane True Person's words.

At best, it could only be considered a small favor.

If Wang Chen was insensitive and inappropriate, it could easily turn a good deed into a misfortune.

However, just as he was about to express this idea, the image of Lian abruptly surfaced in his mind.

Forget it, forget it, forget it!

Endeavor to finish what's started, do good and reap the results—might as well conclude this connection!

White Crane True Person was curious, "Could it be that you've taken a liking to this singing girl?"

Wang Chen shook his head, "I just pity her suffering."

White Crane True Person nodded slightly, "Good."

With a wave of his robe, he said, "Then go and bring her here now."

Wang Chen was elated, "Thank you, Elder!"

"No need to rush."

White Crane True Person's lips curled up slightly, "My assistance comes with a price of one hundred thousand Spirit Stones."

Wang Chen replied without hesitation, "As it should be."

One hundred thousand might sound like a lot, but in truth, for a True Person—particularly one at Golden Core Completion—it wasn't much at all—merely ten Uppe Spirit Stones!

To anyone else, one hundred thousand wouldn't even be enough to Open Gate the big door of the Southern Domain Palace, let alone request White Crane True Person's help.

Of course, the Spirit Stones would definitely have to come from Lian herself.

If she was unwilling, then Wang Chen would have done all he reasonably could.

But knowing Lian as he did, there was likely no chance of that.

Wang Chen was not mistaken; after he sent out a Crane Message to Xiao Guizi, he soon received a reply.

Then Xiao Guizi hurried to the Palace gate with Lian in tow.

Lian, teary-eyed with excitement, nearly knelt down as soon as she saw Wang Chen!

The ghost scar on her face was the nightmare that had entangled her for the first half of her life, the root cause of countless humiliations she had endured.

Moreover, the existence of the ghost scar would also affect her lifespan.

In the end, she would die a very painful death!

However, to remove the ghost scar, at least a Golden Core True Person would need to take action, and she was merely a songstress who sang for her keep in Lichun Courtyard — how could she possibly have the merit or ability to invite a True Person to treat her?

Her place was not even high enough to catch a glimpse of a True Person's immortal countenance!

Lian keenly understood the preciousness of this opportunity and was willing to pay not just a hundred thousand Spirit Stones but everything she had.

"No need for such formalities,"

Wang Chen extended his hand to help her up, "I will take you to meet the True Person now."

Wang Chen brought her back to the nine-story white tower and once again met White Crane True Person.

After Lian knelt and presented a hundred thousand Spirit Stones, the chief elder of the Southern Domain Palace simply waved his hand over her face, and the palm-sized, hideous ghost scar vanished instantly without a trace!

The miraculous transformation even left Wang Chen in awe.

After curing the ghost scar, Wang Chen took Lian back to Xiao Guizi, "You two should go. The farther you can go, the better!"

Both of them knelt together, kowtowed several times to Wang Chen, and then disappeared hand in hand into the bustling crowd.

Wang Chen watched them leave, feeling a sense of relief wash over him.

Although he was not capable of changing this world, being able to change the fate of some people was still a highly fulfilling act.

Wang Chen also believed that Lian, who now had shed her misfortune, would live a happy life with Xiao Guizi.

With Karma resolved, Wang Chen only needed to wait for the day the Palace's Transmission Array would activate.

He did not return to the inn where he stayed the previous night but rented a Cave Mansion classified at the Purple Mansion level in the city.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

The Cave Mansions in Lotus City were unique. Without mountains or rivers, the practice areas used for cultivation were actually constructed under the waters of a large lake, similar to a water mansion layout, with an exceptionally abundant aura of water spirit energy.

For cultivators whose elemental affinity was mainly water, the Cave Mansions of Lotus City were undoubtedly a paradise for cultivation.

Wang Chen's element was mainly fire, but he practiced the Innate Five Elements Skill. Although he didn't receive any affinity bonuses, Lotus City itself was situated on a large Spirit Vein, so his cultivation efficiency was still quite remarkable.

Of course, the cost of renting a Cave Mansion was also considerable!

Additionally, Wang Chen discovered that practicing the Mystical Mirage Dragon Jue inside the water mansion rendered great results, with a particularly rapid gain in experience points.

Therefore, he invested significant effort into this special cultivation technique.

Time flew by, and seven days had passed in the blink of an eye.

One day, as Wang Chen was cultivating in the water mansion, he suddenly noticed a disturbance outside the door.

With a thought, he formed a spell with his hands and opened the gate.

A streak of light arrived in an instant, hovering in front of Wang Chen.

Flying Sword Messaging!

Wang Chen reached out to take the letter attached to the flying sword and opened it to read carefully.

To his surprise, it turned out to be an invitation.

He was invited to attend the West Sea Sect Disciple Cultivation Gathering being held tomorrow night at the Lotus Stage.

In other words, it was like a get-together for fellow villagers who had been accepted into the same university.

And the name of the person extending the invitation was Yang Kaifeng.

Wang Chen had never heard of this person before.

He had no idea how the other party had gotten hold of his energy signature to send this letter.

Writing a letter required the recipient's name and address, while Crane Messaging or Flying Sword Messaging necessitated the recipient's energy signature and were limited to a certain range.

However, the organizer must be someone extraordinary.

After some thought, Wang Chen replied with a letter attached to the flying sword, injecting mana to send it whipping back to its origin.

For it is said, "The virtuous will receive help while the wicked will be abandoned."

For convenience in his future activities within the West Sea Sect, it was necessary to make connections with several fellow disciples.