No hope for eternal life

Chapter 202 Mu Changsheng's Choice

"It's not bad to switch to other ways, such as swordsmanship. Swordsmanship is the most prosperous in the world. You can exchange experiences with countless swordsmen and promote each other. You also have a sword master like the Demon Clan Chief as your neighbor. His casual guidance will be enough to benefit you endlessly."

Mu Changsheng sat upright, listening carefully to Yang Wuque's explanation of the pros and cons, and his original doubts gradually became clear.

Yang Wuque continued: "Although Mo Lianyue promised to find you a secret technique to practice, you don't have to rely on her. Lingshan Sect is not short of secret techniques. You and I have intended to join Lingshan Sect before, especially after the monster attack this time, Lingshan Sect is indeed an excellent choice..."

After a sleepless night, Mu Changsheng and Yang Wuque had a long talk, and Mu Changsheng finally made up his mind.

The next morning, Mu Changsheng and Yang Wuque came to the sword-making shop together. At this time, Mu Qun had already started his daily sword-making routine for the new day.

Mu Changsheng found Mo Lianyue, clasped his fists and said, "I have decided to stick to the path of body training."

Mo Lianyue nodded slightly and said in a gentle voice: "Persistence is a good thing. My clan has collected an eighth-grade body refining secret technique, which is enough for you to practice."

Mu Changsheng said respectfully: "I appreciate Aunt Mo's kindness, but I cannot accept it. I came here today to ask you about the news of Lingshan Sect, because my husband and I both want to participate in the entrance examination of Lingshan Sect."

"I understand." Mo Lianyue said with a smile. She admired Mu Changsheng's self-improvement character, so she said: "If you want to know anything about Lingshan Sect and Tianling Sect, just ask."

"The world regards the two major sects as the leaders of righteousness, but good and evil have always been difficult to define, so my first question is what was the purpose of the founding of the two major sects?" Mu Changsheng asked in a deep voice.

Mo Lianyue pondered for a moment, and then slowly replied: "Ten thousand years ago, the seven demons headed by the Changsheng Emperor disturbed the world and regarded human lives as worthless. Later, a war broke out, and the righteous path won tragically. Five of the seven demons fell, but the remaining Changsheng Emperor and the Black Demon were also the most difficult to deal with. Sect Master Feng felt that the future would be difficult and the righteous path would be vicissitudes, so he founded the Tianling Sect in the Tianling Realm, hoping that later generations would be able to complete the unfinished cause of slaying demons, and established the eight-character sect purpose of "learning from the heaven and earth, and supporting the world." You may already know these eight words, but you should not know the deep meaning behind these eight words. The four words "learning from the heaven and earth" are listed in the front, which is both a word of persuasion and a meaning of persuasion, meaning that no matter what you want to do, you must first learn the skills well; the reason why the last four words are "supporting the world" instead of "supporting justice" is to warn the disciples that they should also judge the situation and take the overall situation of the world as the priority, instead of blindly sacrificing themselves for others."

Finally, Mo Lianyue added: "What I told you is not my random conjecture, but what Sect Master Feng told me personally."

"Junior understands." Mu Changsheng nodded and said, he had a new understanding of the two major sects. Then, Mu Changsheng asked again: "Since they have the same purpose, why do they divide the disciples into inner and outer sects?"

Mo Lianyue explained: "First of all, there is no difference between inner and outer disciples. Simply put, in addition to being outer disciples, outer disciples can also hold positions in other forces, while inner disciples can only be loyal to the sect and cut off ties with other forces. This is actually done to attract more like-minded people. For example, I am nominally a member of the Tianling Sect's outer disciples."

"But it is a bit regrettable that even so, the total number of inner and outer disciples of the two major sects is less than 500."

"In that case, the division between the inner gate and the outer gate is indeed a good idea." Mu Changsheng exclaimed.

"Do you have any questions?" Mo Lianyue asked Xiang Mu Changsheng.

"No more." Mu Changsheng shook his head slightly, but Yang Wuque on the side said: "Junior still has some questions."

"Just ask me." Mo Lianyue accepted everyone who came to her.

"What kind of person is Sect Master Feng Ruifeng?" Yang Wuque asked slowly. The sect master is undoubtedly the soul of the sect. By understanding Sect Master Feng, one can also get to know the two major sects from a side perspective.

Mo Lianyue was silent for a long time before finally replying: "Regarding that Sect Master Feng, my father once said: People's hearts are like ghosts, and it is difficult to distinguish between good and evil. However, there are three people in this world who are completely trustworthy, namely Yang Wuji, Yin Buhui, and Feng Rui."

Mu Changsheng's face became serious. This evaluation was indeed very high, and putting Feng Rui on the same level as Yang Wuji was quite convincing.

That Yang Wuji is one of the two most representative figures in the sword art of the Nine Realms. The current prosperity of the sword art is closely related to him.

Although Yang Wuji has passed away, his legend is still circulating in the Nine Realms. Of the five great demons who fell ten thousand years ago, except for two who died at the hands of You Wushuang and You Wuye, the other three all died at the hands of Yang Wuji and Xiao Busheng. However, the more widely recognized view is that Xiao Busheng was only a supporting role in that battle, and Yang Wuji was the one who actually killed three emperors in a row!

Unfortunately, both Yang Wuji and Xiao Busheng died in the dying counterattack of the three demons, resulting in a tragic situation where both died. The Twin Holy City in the Heaven and Human Realm was built to commemorate Yang Wuji and Xiao Busheng. Although it was named after the word "holy", no one questioned it.

The current leader of Lingshan Sect, Xiao Niansheng, is the daughter of Xiao Busheng.

Then, Mo Lianyue continued, "There are two more things about that Master Feng that can reveal his character. The first thing is that when our demon clan suffered a disaster, we moved our entire clan from the Sky Fire Realm to the Sky Spirit Realm. Master Feng not only showed no rejection, but also allowed our clan to recuperate in the vast territory. You know, that is the Sky Spirit Realm with the richest resources in the Nine Realms, and every inch of land is worth gold."

"The second thing is that ten thousand years ago, the Great Emperor Changsheng and the Black Demon joined forces with the Great Emperor Tianshuang, the Great Emperor Tianshui and seven other powerful Nine Realms, intending to exterminate the powerful people of the Three Realms of Heavenly Spirit, Heavenly Nether and Sub-Saint in one battle, so that the entire Nine Realms would crawl under the feet of these seven demons. The one that Sect Master Feng fought against was the strongest Great Emperor Changsheng. In that battle, Sect Master Feng fought to the death and finally repelled the Great Emperor Changsheng who wanted to invade the Heavenly Spirit Realm. Sect Master Feng was also seriously injured in that battle and has not been able to recover for many years. That's why she was not able to take action when the demons rebelled this time."

Yang Wuque nodded slightly. Just hearing some of the stories made him deeply admire him. He no longer had any doubts about the character of the leader of the Tianling Sect.

"Junior would like to ask, what exactly is the entrance examination of Lingshan Sect about?" Yang Wuque asked again.

Mo Lianyue shook her head slightly and explained, "The assessment is divided into two parts. The first one is relatively simple and will not be dangerous. The second one is really life-threatening. However, I cannot tell you about the second one because I have sworn a great oath to the inner demon. This matter is top secret. Before you take the entrance assessment in the future, you will also need to swear such a great oath to the inner demon."

"I can only tell you what I can say. The second test is a test of one's conscience. If the examiner finds that one's heart is extremely evil, they will decisively eliminate him. If he is just generally evil and feels that he can still be saved, it will only be considered a failure in the test, and his life will not be in danger. Only after meeting certain conditions will he be accepted as a disciple."

"Thank you for telling me." Yang Wuque said respectfully, although Mo Lianyue did not reveal the specific content, she had actually said a lot, which has strong reference value.

"Also, I would like to remind you two that you only have one chance to take the entrance examination. Once you fail, the two major sects will never recruit you again." Mo Lianyue reminded, and then said to Mu Changsheng: "If you fail the examination, don't forget to come back. You can take the body refining secret technique in my hand at any time."

Even from Mo Lianyue's perspective, the entrance examinations of the two major sects could be considered abnormal. Although she had always admired Mu Changsheng, she still doubted whether Mu Changsheng could pass the examination.

"Thank you for your kindness, senior." Mu Changsheng expressed his gratitude again. Regardless of whether he could successfully pass the entrance examination of Lingshan Sect, he would always remember this kindness in his heart.

Afterwards, Mu Changsheng and Yang Wuque said goodbye and left, planning to set off for Lingshan Sect that day.

After Mu Changsheng and the other two left, Mu Xun, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up: "I also want to go to Lingshan Sect to take the entrance exam."

"Are you sure?" Mo Lianyue was slightly surprised, and then reminded: "Even with my relationship, Lingshan Sect will not give you a back door. You might really die if you do that."

"I have made up my mind." Mu Xun said firmly. He didn't want to live under Mo Lianyue's wings forever.

Mo Lianyue stretched out her hand, gently stroked Mu Xun's head, and said softly: "Then go, Mu Changsheng and Yang Wuque are both worthy of your learning, watch more, learn more, and stick to your original intention."

"I've got that." Mu Xun nodded and turned to walk out of the house.

On the other side, Mu Changsheng and his companion were saying goodbye to Mu Yanggu and Chen Wanru.

"You just came back yesterday, why are you leaving again today?" Chen Wanru said reluctantly.

"I will definitely go early and come back early." Mu Changsheng promised, "And when I come back next time, I will pick you two up and move to the safer north."

Mu Changsheng wanted to join Lingshan Sect and also considered moving. Although Qingliu Town had two seniors, Mu Qunxian and Mo Lianyue, in charge, it was too close to the demon clan in the south. It would be safer to move to Lingshan Sect.

When Mu Yanggu heard about the move, he did not object, but said to Yang Wuque: "When traveling outside, it is inevitable that I will be inconsiderate, and I still need your guidance."

"I will." Yang Wuque agreed. He had long regarded Mu Changsheng as his only disciple and hope, so he would naturally take good care of Mu Changsheng.

Then, Mu Changsheng and the other person left, but just as they left home, they saw Mu Xun's figure outside the door.

When they heard that Mu Xun was also going to Lingshan Sect, Mu Changsheng and Yang Wuque were a little surprised, but they still respected each other's choice.

So, Yang Wuque, Mu Changsheng and Mu Xun traveled together again.