I Can Recognize Everything, But the Information is Wrong

To enter the Golden Core Realm, one must not only establish the Dao they cultivate.

But also have an exceptionally strong Divine Soul, for only with such strength can one avoid being invaded by Heart Demons during the breakthrough.

Although Tian Lin is currently at the Late-stage Foundation Establishment, his experiences at the Immortal Sinking Pond have made his Divine Soul nearly as strong as those in the Golden Core Realm.

As for the Dao—

He possesses two Dao Seeds obtained from the Fairy Cave, but unfortunately, these two Dao Seeds are useless under the current conditions.

However, Tian Lin knows how to obtain 'Dao Seeds'!

He recalls that during his first venture into the secret realm, Mei Xianfu bore a fruit, which only enhanced her Divine Soul. Yet, the conditions reveal to Tian Lin that for him, the fruit is a Dao Seed.

Thus, to obtain Dao Seeds and enter the Golden Core Realm, Tian Lin must ultimately focus on the secret realm.

"Thank you, Junior Brother for your kind words. By the way, I've been away from the Wenda Sect recently. Has anything happened there?"

Though Tian Lin didn't speak plainly, Zhou Jin understood the implication:

"After Tang Sect Master succeeded the sect leadership, Elder Wu broke through the barriers and emerged. Lately, adjustments are rumored for each peak—redefining the divisions of Classes A, B, C, and D."

The so-called Elder Wu is none other than the mother of Brother Tang.

Back then, Elder Wu injured both Tian Lin and Mei Xianfu in 'revenge' for her son.

At the time, Tang Great Elder was not yet the Sect Master and, considering Elder Mei and Elder Xue, punished his daughter-in-law by imprisoning her for ten years.

But now not even a year has passed!

Imprisonment has turned into breaking through barriers, showing that the Wenda Sect has changed radically.

"How is the division of Classes A, B, C, and D determined?"

"In the future, there will likely be no division into Classes A, B, C, and D, only true disciples, inner sect, outer sect, and servant disciples, as in other sects."

Zhou Jin frowned slightly and said, "Also, no academy will be set at each peak. All actions must follow the directives of the sect's Elder Court."

Centralized authority?

Tian Lin couldn't help but ask Zhou Jin: "Doesn't Tang Sect Master fear other elders and aristocratic families' resistance when reforming the sect's system?"

Ju Yunhai responded to Tian Lin: "This isn't only Tang Sect Master's intention; it's the will of other elders and aristocratic families too!

Actually, this system was the old one, used before the Wenda Sect migrated to North Wilderness, back in Cangzhou.

Now we're merely reverting to the old system, while dividing into Classes A, B, C, and D was the real reform—"

Tian Lin fell silent, contemplating the benefits of this system for aristocratic families, while also pondering its impact on himself.

Currently, he is a Class A disciple, one of the highest-ranking among the outer disciples.

If there's a reevaluation, could there be any disturbances?

Aristocratic families prefer not dividing into Classes A, B, C, and D but just broadly categorizing as outer disciples.

With the abolition of the academy, future assessments will no longer proceed under the Class A, B, C, and D system—will the redesigned assessment favor those from aristocratic families?

"If inner and outer sects, true disciples, and servant disciples are to be reassigned, it will necessarily require reassessment. But when will this reassessment begin?"

"It will take another two or three months. Actually, Junior Brother Tian need not worry. Though the Tang Family dominates the sect, Tang Sect Master is merely in the late-stage Nascent Soul, unable to suppress other elders.

As long as Elder Xue supports Junior Brother Tian, the Tang Family won't dare anything too excessive!"

Not daring to do anything too excessive doesn't mean they won't employ minor strategies!

But whether good or bad, these developments will unfold in two or three months. Tian Lin is confident about reaching the early-stage Golden Core level within that time.

By then, even if he can't become an inner sect disciple, at least he won't be a servant disciple, right?

A welcoming feast lasted the entire day, and only then did the Zhou siblings and Ju Yunhai leave intoxicated.

At this time, Cui'er was tidying up the dishes and couldn't help but say:

"Back when Master was a Class A disciple, the banquet lasted several rounds. Now Master returns, only Young Master Zhou, Miss Zhou, and Daoist Ju come to greet him—"

Tian Lin laughed and said: "Firstly, I'm not from an aristocratic family, and secondly, I've offended the Tang Family. Since the Tang Family is as mighty as the sun in the sect now, it's wise and forgivable for people to avoid risks."

After rinsing, Tian Lin told Cui'er and her sister: "I'll be entering the secret realm the day after tomorrow. If someone visits during this time, unless it's urgent, please do not disturb me."

Cui'er and her sister received the instructions.

In truth, apart from Zhou Jin's siblings and Ju Yunhai, no one wished to risk offending Brother Tang by 'disturbing' Tian Lin.

Thus, Tian Lin enjoyed a very peaceful day.

Early the following day, Mei Xianfu finally emerged from the stone room, and they both went to Elder Xue's place.

Under the guidance of a Daoist child, they arrived effortlessly at the Transmission Array leading to the secret realm:

"Just a few more visits to the secret realm, and Brother Tian will be able to enter at any time without the array."

He handed several incense sticks to Tian Lin and continued: "May Brother Tian's journey be peaceful and sound."

Tian Lin thanked him and then stepped onto the Transmission Array with Mei Xianfu.

As the incense from the other side was lit, the array activated, and Tian Lin and Mei Xianfu felt weightless.

Once stable, their surroundings had transformed from the array's chamber into a wilderness.

In the wilderness, it was dark and hard to see, and a woman's cry seemed to draw closer.

Mei Xianfu produced the Divine Lady Tree, scattering a few roaming souls with a swift motion. She pointed to a village beneath distant mountains: "The place below is full of evil spirits; we can improve the Divine Lady Tree there."

Tian Lin's Great Thousand Skill is only at the spell-perfect level, so in controlling the Divine Lady Tree, it can at most grow Cold Fragrance Leaves after absorbing evil spirits, but can never bear Divine Maiden Fruit.

Yet Tian Lin must have the Divine Maiden Fruit to break through to the Golden Core Realm.

And the Divine Maiden Fruit, only someone like Mei Xianfu, who has refined the Great Thousand Skill to the Divine Skills level, can prompt the Divine Lady Tree to bear.

Thus, as Mei Xianfu was moving toward the village, Tian Lin spoke: "I have two Dao Seeds obtained from the Fairy Cave. I can give you these two Dao Seeds, but how many Divine Maiden Fruits can you give me?"

Mei Xianfu was stunned; she had a Dao Seed of her own.

Technically, one Dao Seed was enough for his advancement to the Golden Core Realm.

But upon reaching the Golden Core Realm, more Dao Seeds are still needed.

"Divine Maiden Fruits aren't easily borne! At least, these spirits like Walking Corpses or Day Patrol Deities must be destroyed to bear Dao Seeds."

Implicitly, she wants Tian Lin's Dao Seeds but can't provide the Divine Maiden Fruit.

"Aren't you planning to advance to the Golden Core Realm? I can give you these two Dao Seeds to first assist your advancement. Once you're at the Golden Core Realm, defeating Walking Corpses and Day Patrol Deities won't be as difficult, right?"

"Agreed!"

Mei Xianfu said: "First help me eliminate more evil spirits to strengthen my Divine Soul."

Her Divine Soul isn't as strong as Tian Lin's; to safely break through to the Golden Core Realm, she must enhance her Divine Soul's strength first.