Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 552 - Discussing Merits

Chapter 552: Chapter 552 Discussing Merits

In Weifa City, joy abounded.

News of White Monarch True Person leading five flying warships and the Evil-Suppressing Legion to break the Evil Nest spread at lightning speed back to the city, and the ominous clouds that had been looming over everyone’s heads dissipated instantly.

People who had been living in fear day and night emerged from their homes to celebrate the victory in the streets and alleys.

The fireworks, typically sold only during festive seasons in those shops, were all bought up, and many cultivators simply cast loud and brightly-lit spells into the sky to express the joy in their hearts!

This fortress had never been as lively as it was today.

And the celebratory atmosphere reached its zenith when the Evil-Suppressing Legion returned.

Countless people thronged the streets, giving a warm cheer to the returning cultivators.

But of the 800 from Purple Mansion who had departed, only slightly over 600 returned.

Nearly two hundred cultivators had sacrificed their lives within the Giant Cocoon Evil Nest.

This included a high-tier Purple Mansion commander of the Sect’s War Generals; he had fought until the very last moment, but before Wang Chen could destroy the core of the Evil Nest, he fell under the relentless assault of countless evil monsters.

The loss was indeed quite substantial.

When White Monarch True Person returned to the Sect’s Law Hall and reviewed the report of the battle at the Evil Nest, he couldn’t help but fall silent for a long while.

Eventually, his gaze settled on one name.

Wang Chen.

Previously, White Monarch True Person had no impression of Wang Chen at all, completely unaware of such an existence among the pioneering cultivators.

He had someone fetch Wang Chen’s information and perused it thoroughly.

“Summon someone.”

After reading it, the Golden Core True Person instructed an attendant, “Go and invite Wang Chen of Wujiuwu here.”

The attendant felt a chill in his heart, “Understood.”

For a high-tier Golden Core to issue a summon to a Purple Mansion cultivator using the word “invite” was truly noteworthy!

Wang Chen, upon receiving the summon from the Golden Core, didn’t dare to delay and quickly arrived at the Sect’s Law Hall to see White Monarch True Person.

He respectfully performed a ritual bow, “Disciple Wang Chen, greets True Person!”

“There’s no need for such formalities.”

White Monarch True Person waved his hand, indicating for Wang Chen to sit down opposite him, and then instructed an attendant to serve Spiritual Tea.

To be honest, Wang Chen felt somewhat overwhelmed by the favor.

After all, White Monarch True Person was no ordinary Golden Core. He was capable of commanding over a minor world, and his cultivation strength was undoubtedly formidable.

Once Wang Chen had tasted the Spiritual Tea, White Monarch True Person got straight to the point, “Wang Chen, I’ve just read the battle report. Your contribution to breaking the Evil Nest and relieving Weifa City of its plight has been substantial!”

Wang Chen modestly responded, “True Person, you overpraise me. I merely did what I could.”

White Monarch True Person smiled faintly, “A merit is a merit, there’s no need to be so modest. Though you are a Loose Cultivator and haven’t been with us for long, based on today’s achievements, you’re fully qualified to enter the Hundred Heroes Roster.”

Wang Chen didn’t speak.

The Hundred Heroes Roster refers to the list of 100 distinguished disciples, essentially a ranking of the elite disciples within the West Sea Sect, compiled a thousand years ago at the suggestion of a Nascent Soul True Immortal from the Sect.

To be listed in the Hundred Heroes Roster signifies that a disciple has officially come into the view of the West Sea Sect’s upper echelon.

It means not only becoming a key focus of the Sect but also gaining considerable preference in terms of cultivation resources and developmental opportunities.

They represent the core of the next generation.

The successive Sect Leaders of the West Sea Sect as well as many Elders were once members of the Hundred Heroes Roster!

Although Wang Chen hadn’t been with the Sect for long, he was aware of the Hundred Heroes Roster.

However, the criteria for entry were stringent, encompassing cultivation level, Root Bone talent, family background, and Merit Points, all important factors for being ranked.

Wang Chen had never imagined that one day he would be part of the Hundred Heroes Roster.

Keep in mind, the West Sea Sect had millions of disciples. The Hundred Heroes Roster truly represented the cream of the crop, one in ten thousand.

He, a mere Loose Cultivator from the Outer Domain, what virtue and ability does he have to be named among them?

Now that White Monarch True Person says he is qualified to enter the Hundred Heroes Roster, Wang Chen’s first reaction is not ecstasy but a feeling of immense pressure,

Once on the list, he would certainly be the center of attention, which would be disadvantageous and unhelpful for what he wanted to do!

Wang Chen joined the West Sea Sect not to climb to a high position within the number one Immortal Gates of the Mountain and Sea Realm.

Only to hear White Monarch True Person continue, “However, your experience is too shallow, prematurely placing you in the Hundred Heroes Roster would not be beneficial for your future growth, so I have decided to first note your Merit Points and reward you later.”

Wang Chen immediately breathed a sigh of relief and respectfully said, “True Person is wise and discerning, the disciple admires that!”

White Monarch True Person looked at Wang Chen, with a bit more admiration in his eyes.

There are countless disciples within the sect, and many are talented, but few can resist the temptation of entering the Hundred Heroes Roster.

He calmly dealt with this immense fame and fortune!

He could tell that Wang Chen’s words came from the heart and not just for show.

He was truly sober.

“Very good.”

White Monarch True Person asked, “Is the Evil Nest Stone in your possession?”

Without hesitation, Wang Chen took out the Nest Stone from the Sumeru Ring and presented it respectfully with both hands.

He was not at all worried that White Monarch True Person would covet his spoils of war.

The broad-mindedness of a high-tier Golden Core could not possibly be so narrow.

White Monarch True Person took the Nest Stone, held it in his right palm, and closed his eyes to sense it for a moment, then immediately opened his eyes, “Indeed.”

He didn’t say what it was indeed about, nor did he explain, simply putting the Nest Stone into his Sumeru Ring.

White Monarch True Person also had a Sumeru Ring.

“With this object as evidence, no one can erase your Merit Points!”

The Golden Core True Person said, “Now you have two choices, one is to continue staying in the Yin Nether Realm until the end of your trial period, and then return to the Sect to join the pulsation and then advance into the Hundred Heroes Roster.”

“The second choice is to end your trial now, and I will guarantee you a spot in the pulsation and recommend you to be apprenticed under a Golden Core!”

Wang Chen answered without hesitation, “The disciple wishes to return now.”

He came to the Yin Nether Realm to earn Merit Points and join the pulsation. Now that he had fully sufficient Merit Points, why should he bother to mingle for qualifications just to enter the Hundred Heroes Roster?

“Good.”

White Monarch True Person nodded, “Whose true person do you wish to enter under? I can write a letter of recommendation for you.”

This Golden Core True Person truly admired Wang Chen. If it weren’t for the fact that he needed to stay and oversee the Yin Nether Realm, he would definitely take Wang Chen under his wing for thorough cultivation.

He was very clear that Wang Chen had a great opportunity upon him.

Otherwise, how could a mere fourth-tier Purple Mansion destroy the Heart of the Evil Nest that had been strengthened by the world’s consciousness?

White Monarch True Person had no intention of probing into Wang Chen’s secrets, but he didn’t mind forming a karmic tie with him.

He was upper-tier Golden Core, and overseeing the Yin Nether Realm was not a punishment but a tempering of his own Dao heart.

In preparation for the breakthrough from Golden Core to Nascent Soul.

Visit frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓ for the b𝘦st novel reading experience.

With his reputation within the West Sea Sect, no Golden Core would ignore his recommendation.

They would certainly give face.

Wang Chen hesitated for a moment, then replied, “The disciple came to the Yin Nether Realm for trials on the instruction of Long River True Person.”

“Long River True Person?”

White Monarch True Person suddenly realized, “So you’ve already made your choice, that saves me the trouble of making a recommendation.”

———–