Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 1562 - 726: Hundredfold Time Flow, the Mysteries of the Time Sect

Although the strongest individual in Linwu City is a Heavenly Immortal, there are only a few of them.

The Earthly Immortal is considered the mainstream in Linwu City, effectively functioning as the city’s officials, wielding tremendous power.

The emergence of each Earthly Immortal triggers shifts and transfers of power.

Thus, Jiang Fan’s ascension to Earthly Immortal spread like a hurricane throughout Linwu City.

It was known by many True Immortals.

"Impossible, Jiang Weidong from the Jiang Family actually ascended to Earthly Immortal? Wasn’t he sent outside the city as cannon fodder by the Jiang Family? How could he become an Earthly Immortal, what a joke."

A True Immortal from Linwu City was incredulous, their face showing envy, jealousy, and resentment.

Because he was also considered to have extraordinary talent, ascending to True Immortal early, and received ample resources from the family to aid him.

Yet even so, ascending to Earthly Immortal remains extremely difficult.

And it’s not just him; other True Immortals face the same dilemma.

After all, for True Immortals, the most crucial point is to comprehend the forty-nine Heaven and Earth Laws.

Without meeting this requirement, it’s impossible to develop an internal Grotto Heaven and ascend to Earthly Immortal.

Although the Immortal Realm indeed has many rare treasures that assist in comprehending the laws, these treasures are incredibly precious, desired even by Earthly and Heavenly Immortals, making them unavailable to True Immortals.

The majority of True Immortals must rely on their own understanding of the laws.

This is why the number of Earthly Immortals is so scarce.

Moreover, once ascended to Earthly Immortal, one’s identity and status are completely transformed.

They are not merely cannon fodder that can be discarded at will.

"It is indeed incredible that someone already considered cannon fodder could suddenly ascend to Earthly Immortal. What kind of cultivation resources did that guy obtain out in the world?"

"Honestly, it’s not entirely impossible; periodically, True Immortals labeled as cannon fodder suddenly ascend to Earthly Immortal by gaining enlightenment in a life-and-death crisis, thereby realizing numerous Heaven and Earth Laws.

Unfortunately, such occurrences are merely random events. Most True Immortals are killed by external Demon Gods, with only a slight minority surviving to ascend to Earthly Immortal."

"Looks like Jiang Weidong indeed escaped his destined death, and already qualifies for entry into the Time Sect."

"Heh, given that guy’s aptitude, even if he enters the Time Sect, so what? After a while, he’ll certainly be dispatched elsewhere, unable to stay in the Time Sect for long."

"That’s true, so many Earthly Immortals think they can progress further, yet don’t realize they are ultimately mediocre. Aspiring to ascend to Heavenly Immortal is undeniably wishful thinking; Earthly Immortal is the limit for ordinary Immortals."

"Ah, what’s the point of saying this? It’s better than us lingering in True Immortal status without finding the opportunity to ascend to Earthly Immortal; at least they have escaped being cannon fodder."

"Damn it, a mere True Immortal from a small family, how could they overcome such a barrier? It’s really frustrating."

Numerous True Immortals in Linwu City were engaged in heated discussion.

Their expressions were very complex, filled with envy and jealousy.

Because they are also uncertain about when they might ascend to Earthly Immortal, taking that step forward.

Even being born into a Celestial Immortal Clan doesn’t guarantee one will become an Earthly Immortal in the future.

Most cultivators are stuck at the True Immortal level.

Trying to progress further is tremendously difficult, an insurmountable bottleneck.

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Of course, the most shocked clan in Linwu City is the Jiang Family, as Jiang Weidong belongs to their Immortal lineage.

And the strongest in the vast Jiang Family is just an Earthly Immortal.

So Jiang Weidong’s status and rank have shifted dramatically.

Not even comparable to before.

However, those who previously offended Jiang Weidong are now awestricken.

Because to force Jiang Weidong to leave Linwu City, assuming the role of cannon fodder, these individuals employed various sinister methods.

Originally, they believed Jiang Weidong’s death was certain, impossible to return to Linwu City, so they were at ease.

Who could have predicted that not only did he survive, but he also returned as an earth-shattering Earthly Immortal. It’s truly unbelievable.

Unexpectedly, it caught everyone off guard.

"What do we do? Jiang Weidong didn’t die, and he ascended to Earthly Immortal. We offended him severely before; if he seeks revenge, what will we do?"

A True Immortal from the Jiang Family was deeply worried.

After all, the gap in status between Earthly Immortal and True Immortal is immense.

To classify, it’s the difference between a Qi Cultivation Stage Cultivator and a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

For True Immortals in the Immortal Realm, their stature is merely at the level of Qi Cultivation Stage Cultivators in the Mortal World.

Below True Immortal lies mortality; regardless of cultivation, there’s no substantial difference.

"No way to resolve this; forcing him to be cannon fodder is a life-and-death feud, utterly unresolvable."

"Since the other party successfully ascended to Earthly Immortal, returning from hell, you being down on luck is only natural."

"That’s right; we’re not going to offend an Earthly Immortal just to help you."

"Now you have two options: self-execution in apology or leave Linwu City to guard the external villages."

"Sure, better choose guarding the external villages; at least you have a chance of living, who knows, maybe you’ll also ascend to Earthly Immortal."

Numerous elders of the Jiang Family spoke.