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The Importance of Having Strong Support

"You want to learn more about the cultivation world, right? Well, the first thing you need to know about the cultivation world is its brutal and unforgiving nature." Long Yijun continued.

"There are many selfish and cold-hearted Cultivators out there who are for no reason and will do everything in their power to bully those weaker than themselves and try to destroy those who are above them if they get a chance."

"This is why it is so important to have a strong supporter or influential background, especially if you are talented, because they will be able to protect you to some extent, and the stronger your support, the more, the safer you are in the cultivation world. This was another reason why many Cultivators were aiming for the most prestigious sects, because it would make them feel safer."

"If you don't have strong support or come from a powerful family, other Cultivators will be able to bully you without having to worry about the impact. If you have a strong background, on the other hand, people should think twice before they want to mess with you."

"Do you now understand why it is so important to have support and connections in the cultivation world? Cultivators can be heartless and selfish beings who will do anything to achieve their own goals, even if they have to drag others to do it."

'so... The dragon also said the same thing, but it was not very profound...' Yusri thought to himself after hearing Long Yijun's long explanation of why it was important for him to have such a strong backing.

"I understand," Yusri nodded afterwards.

Long Yijun continued to speak a moment later, "Now return to our situation. You have an incredible talent - a talent that will make many, many Cultivators jealous, yet you are not from a powerful family that can protect you, that's why it's a problem."

"While the Dragon Essence Temple can protect you to some extent, and we will do everything in our power to protect you as long as you are a disciple here, there are no guarantees, no guarantees, because there are powerful factions and Cultivators out there in this vast world that we can't even handle."

"Therefore, I recommend hiding your true talents from the world until you have enough support. Of course, that doesn't mean you shouldn't flaunt your talent.— is just overkill..."

Yusri.

"Now to the second problem... Elder Xuan, do you want to take over?" Long Yijun asked him.

Elder Xuan nodded before looking at Yusri and spoke, "You said that you came to the Dragon Essence Temple for experience, right? I've heard from my granddaughter about how you don't want to be restricted like a normal student and want to travel freely. Normally, only Core Disciples would have such luxury, but we will make it an exception for you since you are already at the Core Disciple level."

"Although you have just passed the examination and become a disciple, it makes no sense to make someone at your cultivation level as an Outer Court—even an Inner Court disciple. However, with that being said, we can't just make you a Core Disciple either, because it's unprecedented and it will disappoint many Core Disciples."

"How does it sound, everyone?" Elder Xuan asked the others for their feedback.

"It sounds quite interesting," Elder Shan said, and he continued, "We can hide it from our enemies because they tend to only see Inner Disciples and Core Disciples."

"I also agree to this. However, how are we going to hide his cultivation base?" Elder Xin asked.

"I will handle that," Elder Shan said. "I have a pill that will disguise his true cultivation base and make him appear much weaker than he really is."

Long Yijun looked at Yusri and asked him, "Are you okay with being an Outer Court disciple for now? If you want, we can make you an Inner Court disciple instead."

However, Yusri shook his head and said, "I want to experience the normal sect life as intended, which means I start from the bottom and walk towards the top."

Although it was a bit too late for Yusri to live the 'normal' sect life, Long Yijun and the other sect elders did not say anything and decided to let Yusri live that illusion for now.

"Then decided. From today on, you will be an Outer Court disciple, but if you need something—whatever— let one of us know and we will help you with our best ability without making it too obvious. We will provide you with our communication jade slip later so that you can contact us whenever you feel the need." Long Yijun said.

A moment later, Long Yijun continued, "Murid Yusri, I have one. No, two more important things to discuss with you before I can let you go so be patient with me. The first one is about a place called Mystic Realm that we plan to have you participate next month, and the second problem is about the Dragon Temple that will most likely occur after the Mystic Realm."

"Mystic Realm...? What'sthat?" Yusri asked.

"simply put, this was a great competition that occurred only once every ten years where all the elite sects from all over the world sent their most talented disciples to participate in the Mystical Realm - a mysterious place that it contains many challenges and treasures, and the higher your sect is, the more rewards and fame you will earn." Long Yijun explained.

And he continued a moment later in a feisty voice, "Our Dragon Essence Temple is ranked 7th for the final event, but with you on our side this year, he said, I have no doubt that we will reach at least the top 3!"