Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World

Zhang's eyes also showed some interest.

Although she hadn't interacted with the little girl, from the spiritual energy surrounding her, it was clear that the girl had extraordinary talent, likely possessing a single spirit root and a Taoist body.

What was even more intriguing was — this Taoist body was probably quite exceptional.

Zheng Fa now had some conjectures about the Taoist body — in his view, a Taoist body might be an incomplete version of certain Dao Fruit cultivators; for example, the Green Sun Dao Body corresponds to the Fusang Wood Dao Fruit.

In this way, Taoist bodies also have varying degrees of quality.

The spiritual energy around the little girl was extremely unique, seemingly in subtle harmony with the stars above, indicating an extraordinary Taoist body.

"The talent of this little girl is unmatched in my lifetime; she learns any cultivation technique with ease and excels quickly..." Seeing that the two had noticed his daughter's peculiarities at a glance, Deng Cheng valued them even more, though his tone carried a hint of pride.

The little girl blinked her eyes, still bewildered.

But Zheng Fa had already discerned his intentions.

"You want her to join the Xuanwei Five Sects?"

"Yes, for her to join the Xuanwei Five Sects." At this point, the middle-aged man's eyes dimmed, "So that she will not end up like us, without a way forward, at the mercy of others."

Truly a father's compassionate heart.

"Now that the Five Sects have gathered, I've brought her to try her luck, hoping she catches the eye of some great power..."

"Then she might ascend to the Dragon Gate in a single bound, and her path of cultivation would be hopeful."

The little girl named Yan'er seemed to understand a bit, tightly clutching her father's sleeve, as if unwilling to join the Five Sects and leave her father's side.

This was natural; the little girl appeared to be only four or five years old, not yet understanding what the Xuanwei Five Sects truly meant.

Upon hearing that she might leave home, it was expected she would be reluctant.

But at this moment, Deng Cheng seemed to harden his heart and said:

"Yan'er, the Five Sects are the most powerful sects in Xuanwei, unmatched by any other."

"If you join one of the Xuanwei Five Sects, we will have a reliable support in the future..."

An elderly Nascent Soul elder from the Beihai Sect sitting nearby also nodded.

"Indeed, in the future, the Xuanwei Realm might be entirely under the control of the Five Sects... We should be prepared in advance."

"If Yan'er can join the Five Sects, it would be beneficial for her and an advantage for us as well."

Zheng Fa nodded in agreement with their judgment.

The governance pattern of the Five Sects was unlikely to change. For many Immortal Sects, the best strategy was to send the talented disciples to the Five Sects, strengthening ties and becoming part of the Five Sects.

Deng Yan was quite astute; listening to this, her reluctance slowly faded, and her large eyes filled with determination as she said to Deng Cheng, "Father, I will definitely join the Five Sects!"

The middle-aged man nodded with a smile, but his expression was tinged with sadness.

He loved his daughter dearly. Although he wanted her to join a strong sect, he couldn't help but think about the future; not joining the Xuanwei Five Sects would be fine, but if she did, she would have to please the sect members and support the Beihai Sect.

It might be difficult for her.

But... he had no other choice.

This was the best option.

Even, this thought might be just fanciful... But other Immortal Sects

Master Deng was about to say something when he suddenly turned his head and looked out the window at the sky.

The sky had changed.

They were already approaching Xia Guang Island!

The time for the alliance had arrived, and the Xuanwei Five Sects had all come!

From the west, a Buddha's light spread across the sky, illuminating the sea.

The people on the tower ship looked up and saw rolling auspicious clouds, covering the sky and sun, coming from the direction of the West Continent, with a Buddha head of downcast gaze watching over all beings from behind the clouds.

His eyes were larger than the grandest mountain, gazing through layers of clouds, seemingly watching the cultivators on the sea with compassion.

"Leiyin Temple!"

The middle-aged man's voice trembled as he explained to everyone.

The little girl Yan'er opened her mouth wide, only nodding.

The auspicious clouds rolled, and the Buddha head was nowhere to be seen, leaving only an old monk standing in the void with five or six disciples.

Wuzhi stood behind the old monk, but his gaze was directed eastward, as if expecting something.

In another corner of the western sky, there was a group of celestial women.

A dozen celestial women stood together, a delightful and colorful array.

Their garments seemed like rosy clouds, swiftly traveling thousands of miles.

Their breaths transformed into a gentle breeze, calming the raging waves on the sea.

The sea beneath their feet was as calm as a mirror.

These were the celestial beings of the Turquoise Pool.

On the eastern side of Xia Guang Island were the three sects from the East Continent.

The Supreme Dao was particularly solitary, with only a middle-aged Taoist striding across the waves.

He walked nonchalantly, leaving a path of purple Qi in the sky that was mysterious and noble.

Haori Mountain, however, was much more domineering, with dozens of robust men standing in a formation under the lead of the Luo Shangxian previously seen, exuding an aura like a blazing sun, causing the seawater to vaporize into a vast white mist above the sea.

Zheng Fa was most concerned about the Tianhe Sect, where Xie Qingxue belonged.

The Tianhe Sect arrived last, even later than Zheng Fa and his group.

In the southeastern sky, sword qi surged, reminiscent of the most grand and magnificent meteor shower; as it descended, a dozen sword cultivator figures were revealed.

Xie Qingxue stood behind a man.

Zheng Fa hadn't seen the man before, but he recognized him at a glance — those brows and eyes bore a seventy-percent resemblance to Yan Wushuang!

The Five Sects gathered at Xia Guang Island, yet they weren't in a hurry to land and instead occupied different corners.

The sky seemed to be divided into five sections by their auras.

The aura of the Five Sects seemed to be probing and clashing with each other.

Zheng Fa thought that the Xuanwei Five Sects might be somewhat discordant — this alliance might indeed be due to some external pressure.

Master Deng, sitting nearby, wasn't aware of what he was thinking; he probably hadn't seen Dao Fruit cultivators before.