Summit Farmer
Chapter 465 - 464: Guidance

Chapter 465: Chapter 464: Guidance

When everyone returned to Kunlun Sect, the Great Elder Beau Taylor had already temporarily taken the position of sect lord and welcomed them into the sect.

Looking towards Beau Taylor, Peter Brown gave a bitter smile and said, "Great Elder, I didn’t expect Mr. Armstrong to ascend Heaven so hastily!"

Beau Taylor also bitterly smiled and said, "Peter, you don’t understand our thoughts. As our lifespan approaches its end, it’s true that Mr. Armstrong’s successful Foundation Establishment can extend his lifespan. However, what can he do if he stays on Earth? At best, he would just be living a mundane life. We have searched, and the resources of Spirit Grass and so on can barely allow a cultivator to reach the Foundation Establishment stage. It is very difficult to progress further without enough high-grade Spirit Grass; how would one enter Cultivation World?"

Peter said, "This is the situation of the Foundation Establishment experts in the Elixir Master Alliance. Although they have reached Foundation Establishment for a long time, they have only advanced a little in cultivation, increasing at most one level. Indeed, it’s a problem of cultivation resources."

Beau Taylor nodded and said, "Therefore, it’s understandable that Mr. Armstrong was eager to leave. To be honest, I also want to ascend Heaven as soon as possible. I’m not hiding it from you; I’m a Body Refiner and should be able to pass the Heavenly Dao."

Peter said, "Well, Great Elder, don’t leave so soon. After I start refining elixirs, if I have any spare elixirs, I will give you one."

Beau Taylor’s eyes lit up and said, "I’d be very grateful."

Beau Taylor was the Great Elder of the Kunlun Sect and had more experience than Tobia Armstrong, so Peter wanted to ask him some questions about cultivation.

Peter knew that he didn’t have much experience in cultivation and had only managed to develop himself through his own exploration. Due to some coincidental opportunities, he had obtained some Heavenly Treasures which allowed him to improve. Now that there was an experienced expert here, Peter naturally wanted to consult him.

"Great Elder, what’s most important in cultivation?"

Hearing Peter’s question, Beau Taylor smiled and asked, "I want to ask you, Peter, who do you think lives the longest?"

When the question was asked, the other Qi Refining 12th Layer people were startled. Everyone knew that this was not an ordinary question; there must be a reason behind it.

The sect lord of Flower-Interspace Gate, Scout Walter, asked puzzledly, "Why does the Great Elder ask this? Cultivation World speaks of power; whoever is strongest naturally lives the longest."

Beau Taylor shook his head and said, "Why is there a saying that good people don’t live long, while evildoers live for a thousand years?"

Interesting!

Peter thought for a moment and said, "Please, Great Elder, explain."

Beau Taylor said, "From the classics, we know that Cultivation World is not a peaceful place. There are countless dangers there. For a cultivator to achieve immortality, the first and foremost thing is to stay alive. Only by staying alive do you have a chance; if you lose your life, what opportunity do you have?"

This was the indisputable truth. As he spoke, everyone nodded in agreement.

The sect lord of Twin Dragon Gate, Bently Woods, said, "The Great Elder is right; no matter what, you need to hold onto your life. Without life, you have nothing."

Beau Taylor just smiled and looked at Peter, saying, "Do you realize it now?"

"Is the Great Elder saying that the most important thing is life?"

Nodding slightly, Beau Taylor said, "Correct, cultivators don’t prioritize power or benefits; they prioritize life. To make one’s life extend indefinitely, one must protect it, and this is even more essential in Cultivation World."

Gian Armstrong praised, "Well said! This is a truth that all cultivators must understand."

Beau Taylor looked at the people seated here and said, "Everyone has worked hard; shall I arrange for you all to rest?"

Understanding that Beau Taylor may not want to speak in front of everyone, they said, "Thank you for your hard work and apologies for the disturbance."

After the Kunlun Sect disciples led the people away, Beau Taylor and Peter sat facing each other.

Beau Taylor brewed a pot of tea for Peter and said, "Now let’s exchange information."

"I’ve been meaning to consult the Great Elder."

Beau Taylor looked at Peter and said, "Peter, there is something I’m not sure whether I should say or not."

Peter knew that the old man had good intentions and was about to speak the truth, so he hurriedly said, "Please, Great Elder, speak your mind."

Beau Taylor said, "Just now, we talked about the most important thing for cultivators, which is life. Everyone knows that without life, everything is meaningless."

Peter nodded and said, "This is something everyone knows."

Beau Taylor said, "Alright, now tell me, what should a person do to protect his life?"

Peter said, "To continuously enhance one’s power."

Shaking his head, Beau Taylor said, "Even if your power is extremely strong, there will always be someone stronger!"

Peter couldn’t help but admit that Beau Taylor’s words were true and looked at him, asking, "So, what should be done?"

"Peter, this is what I want to tell you; a too high-profile person is unlikely to live a long life. Do you know you have made this mistake? In Cultivation World, if you make yourself known to everyone, countless eyes will be fixed on you. Tell me, how long can you survive?"

Peter bitterly smiled in his heart. He knew he had been too high-profile, but he couldn’t tell others the true aim of his actions. He could only nod and say, "I’ve learned my lesson."

Just then, Beau Taylor’s aura suddenly surged, and a powerful oppressive force pressed down on Peter in the room.

"Foundation Establishment!"

Peter was shocked to see Beau Taylor, who he thought was only at the 12th Layer of Qi Refining, was actually a Foundation Establishment expert.

Thinking of the various expressions the other party had showed, Peter was speechless.

Withdrawing his aura, Beau Taylor returned to his original appearance and asked, "Do you see now?"

"I understand now; we should always hide our capabilities!"

A smile appeared on Beau Taylor’s face as he said, "In fact, I’ve been in the Foundation Establishment stage for a long time, and I haven’t told anyone, not even Mr. Armstrong. What’s the purpose? To hide my capabilities. This is the safest way. Have you ever thought that when everyone thinks I’m only at the Qi Refining 12th Layer and the people they send think they have me figured out, they suddenly find out I’m in the Foundation Establishment stage? What situation would that create?"

Looking at Beau Taylor, Peter had to secretly admire the old man’s cunning.

"Peter, I’ve been hiding my cultivation level since the Qi Refining Fifth Layer. It’s because of this that my enemies have never guessed my cultivation level, and I’ve turned danger into safety time and again. I’m alive today and have established my Foundation. Soon, I will enter Cultivation World, and this is the benefit of being low-profile!"