Cultivation: Immunity to Negative Effects

Chapter 251: Chapter 251: Intention to Leave

"The Spirit Contract does have that provision, but it also says you won’t recklessly put me in harm’s way, right? Besides, I’ve heard that some Nascent Soul Seeds from other sects even gain the privilege of cultivating in a Grotto Heaven."

"I assume the same is true for the other two Top Grade Golden Core disciples in our Cangwu Sect. Why can’t I? Why must I be sent to guard the Demon Abyss? Is it just because I’m from the Neutral Faction?"

Zhang Chi protested directly.

Now that he was in the Golden Core Late Stage, he wasn’t the least bit afraid of the Sect Leader. Besides, there were some things he had to fight for one last time. Only by trying and failing could he leave with peace of mind.

"Nonsense. Those two Top Grade Golden Core disciples did indeed enter a Grotto Heaven to cultivate. But the Grotto Heaven has limited spots, which is why the Sect hasn’t arranged for you to go. If you’re patient, an opportunity will surely arise."

"But now you won’t even listen to the Sect’s arrangements. How am I supposed to fight for you?"

"Furthermore, I’ve already told you that you won’t be in danger at the Demon Abyss. Are you saying you don’t trust me? That you don’t trust the Sect and the Supreme Elder?"

The Sect Leader was stunned for a moment, then flew into a rage.

"Alright, Sect Leader, please calm yourself. I understand. Allow me to consolidate my Cultivation, and then I will leave the sect!"

Zhang Chi fell silent for a moment. He wasn’t afraid, but he didn’t confront him head-on either.

There was no point in arguing further.

"Sigh... my words may have been a bit harsh, but it’s absolutely for your own good. As long as you work hard and quickly improve your Cultivation and Alchemy, you’ll be back soon enough and can enter the Grotto Heaven."

"I can guarantee you this. If it doesn’t work out by then, I will personally take it up with the Supreme Elder."

The Sect Leader, however, had no idea what Zhang Chi meant by "leaving the sect." He assumed Zhang Chi had chosen to compromise and agreed to go to the Demon Abyss. So, he immediately sighed and softened his tone.

"Thank you, Sect Leader."

Zhang Chi thanked him at once, but he was merely placating him.

Having been around him for so long, he knew exactly what kind of person the Sect Leader was. He didn’t take his promises seriously in the slightest.

He also knew that even if he showed faster progress in his Cultivation and Alchemy, it still wouldn’t change the outcome.

After all, he was from the Neutral Faction.

Lu Daoyi, the Sect Leader, and the factions behind them clearly valued the other two with Top Grade Golden Cores more.

And according to the information from Xiao Yunhong, the spots in the Grotto Heaven were indeed limited.

In every Major Sect, only the most valued disciples with Top Grade Golden Cores were qualified to enter and cultivate. It was clear his turn would never come.

Besides, Lu Daoyi was clearly the type of person who valued only profit, not sentiment, and was vindictive over the smallest slights.

Otherwise, Lu Daoyi wouldn’t have so easily abandoned the Song Family back then, nor would he be treating him this way now.

"Mm, alright. Go and consolidate your Cultivation. But don’t take more than three years."

Unaware of Zhang Chi’s true thoughts, the Sect Leader simply gave a slight nod and left.

He wasn’t worried about Zhang Chi defecting.

After all, the Spirit Contract was binding. And in his eyes, Zhang Chi had nowhere else to go but the Cangwu Sect.

No other major power would offend the Cangwu Sect for the sake of Zhang Chi.

As soon as the Sect Leader left, Zhang Chi headed deep into the sect to find Jian Jinfeng.

"I knew you’d come. Hurry and come in. Has the Sect Leader arranged for you to go to the Demon Abyss?"

Jian Jinfeng hadn’t gone to congratulate Zhang Chi earlier. As his master, it wouldn’t be appropriate for her to personally visit over a common breakthrough.

But Li Ruohai, Shangguan Hui, and the others had gone, and they were in Jian Jinfeng’s Cave Mansion at this very moment. Because of them, Jian Jinfeng already knew about Zhang Chi’s breakthrough, and it seemed she was also aware of the Sect’s arrangement.

"That’s right. Master, what do you think?" Zhang Chi asked.

"It seems you have no choice but to go this time. The only way out is if you can get Lu Daoyi to speak up for you, but he’s likely the one who made the final decision, so that will be very difficult. You probably won’t even get a chance to see him!" Jian Jinfeng sighed.

"That Lu Daoyi... he’s not worthy to be Junior Brother’s master! And the Sect Leader is a complete good-for-nothing, utterly shortsighted!" Shangguan Hui said coldly, as the others nearby murmured in agreement.

"Watch your words."

Jian Jinfeng quickly cut her off.

Slandering a Supreme Elder behind his back was a major offense.

"I think she’s right. Others might not know, but I do. Back in the day, Lu Daoyi was Master’s contemporary. He even pursued you, Master, but he failed. That’s why he withheld the Tier Three Life Extension Pill for so many years!" Li Ruohai added in agreement.

"Exactly! And I heard Master even helped him back in the day!" Zhong Yu added indignantly.

"Sigh... Lu Daoyi is indeed a cold and faithless man. As for the Sect Leader, he has no courage or backbone. He’s just a fence-sitter and a peacemaker, spouting useless platitudes."

"He may be in an awkward position with his own troubles, but this is by no means a good thing for our Cangwu Sect."

This time, Jian Jinfeng didn’t try to stop them, sighing helplessly instead.

"But Zhang Chi, you don’t have to worry. The Sect has arranged for us to go with you. Besides, this isn’t our first time at the Demon Abyss. Nothing should go wrong in the short term."

"Besides, the Sect merely doesn’t value you enough; they can’t possibly want to kill you. So the position they’ve assigned you will surely be relatively safe," Jian Jinfeng continued.

"Okay, I understand, Master. But there’s no rush. I’ve bought myself three years. Things might still change in that time."

Zhang Chi nodded. He chatted with Jian Jinfeng and the others for a little while longer before leaving.

But in truth, he had already made up his mind. He would leave the Great Abyss within the next three years.

Upon returning to his Nine Peaks Lake Cave Mansion, Zhang Chi immediately took out a Tier Three Turtle Shell and began a divination on the spot.

The turtle shell was jet-black and incredibly tough, emitting a faint, imposing pressure. But as Zhang Chi muttered incantations, forming a Spirit Technique with the aid of a Secret Technique to perform his Calculation Skill, a network of cracks, as if burned and hacked by an axe, quickly spread across its surface.

After carefully examining the cracks, Zhang Chi immediately knew the result of the divination. He couldn’t help but shake his head.

At the same time, his resolve hardened.

He had divined the safety of a trip to the Demon Abyss. The result was a great and terrible omen.

The result was exceptionally clear: if he went, harboring any hope of getting lucky, he would die, without a doubt.

He even feared that Jian Jinfeng and his other sect-mates would suffer the same violent end.

’It seems the situation in the Great Abyss is deteriorating even faster than I anticipated.’

Zhang Chi sighed inwardly.

’Going to the Demon Abyss is a death sentence, but I’m afraid staying in the Sect won’t be safe for long either.’

’Hiding in a Grotto Heaven might be the only exception, but that would just be prolonging the inevitable.’

’Those Cultivators from the Ten Thousand Laws Sect were likely a cautionary tale.’

’Besides, I have too many secrets. They would be exposed far more easily in a Grotto Heaven.’

’Since I’m leaving, I should use the time I have left to quickly improve my strength. That way, I’ll be on surer footing when I get to the new world outside the Great Abyss! There are also a few other things I need to arrange beforehand.’

After some more thought, Zhang Chi wasted no time and immediately sprang into action.

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