Chapter 533: Chapter 533: Determination
Although the Upper Scenic Celestial is one of the main veins of the Daoist Sect, there has always been a Martial Arts lineage within the sect for hundreds of years.
The strength of the Martial Arts system is not inferior to any martial world sect.
Within the Upper Scenic Celestial system, Martial Artists are mainly divided into Warriors, Protectors, Dao Generals, and Divine Generals.
Warriors are the general term for ordinary Martial Artists, with a maximum strength of Tier Three, belonging to the lowest members of the sect, doing grueling work and risking their lives.
Protectors are usually Tier Four experts, with a significantly different status, and naturally, there are far fewer of them compared to Warriors.
Similar to the Incense Masters in martial world factions.
As for Dao Generals, one needs to be at least a Tier Five, or even Tier Six expert to qualify.
And they must be a talent cultivated within the sect!
After becoming Dao Generals, sect Martial Artists are often posted to Dao City, with terms ranging from three to five years.
Vacancies are filled, rotating sequentially!
The highest, Divine Generals, start at Tier Seven and can reach up to Tier Nine, making them rare existences even in the Upper Scenic Celestial.
Under normal circumstances, Zhang Yuan, as an outside Martial Artist, who is not part of the Upper Scenic Celestial system, has little chance of becoming a Dao General guarding a region.
But the current situation is abnormal, hence there is a chance for special arrangements!
Zhang Yuan had underestimated his reputation in the Upper Scenic Celestial.
He considered himself very low-key, never actively involving himself in sect internal disputes, spending most of his time either training outside, doing tasks, or diligently practicing at the Martial Pavilion and home.
However, in actuality, his battle achievements had long been known to the higher-ups of Upper Scenic Celestial.
It can even be said that among all the foreign Martial Artists in the Martial Pavilion, Zhang Yuan’s reputation is the greatest!
He completely has the strength to become a Dao General.
The only thing Zhang Yuan lacks might be seniority, after all he hasn’t been in Upper Scenic Celestial for a very long time.
But achievements can make up for this shortcoming.
And Yu Yangyun approached Zhang Yuan precisely because he saw his ability and potential, wanting to recruit him under his command.
Because Yu Yangyun wants to be dispatched as a Daoist Official, accumulating credentials to compete for the position of True Disciple.
In the Upper Scenic Celestial’s Nine Peaks and Seven Palaces, the position of True Disciple is fixed, and never arbitrarily increased or decreased, making the annual competition especially fierce.
Yu Yangyun probably thought that Zhang Yuan, as a foreign Martial Artist, had little foundation within the sect, making him easy to manipulate.
Thus he hurriedly came over, intending to apply both pressure and favor to make Zhang Yuan bow.
Yet his ideas were beautiful, but reality was very harsh.
Zhang Yuan totally defied his approach.
Most importantly, Mo Huai’an appeared at the critical moment, completely shattering Yu Yangyun’s delusions.
"The Yu Family has considerable influence within and outside the sect..."
Mo Huai’an concluded: "Yu Yangyun won’t let go easily after returning, he will definitely leverage family power to pressure Senior Brother, so I suggest Senior Brother to become a Dao General, then you won’t be threatened by small fry!"
Within Upper Scenic Celestial, the identity and status of a Dao General are similar to those of a True Disciple, even Yu Yangyun must respectfully salute when he sees one.
Once Zhang Yuan becomes a Dao General, not to mention Yu Yangyun, even his elders will find it hard to exert direct influence and pressure on Zhang Yuan.
Not only that, but Dao Generals can use Daoist Merit to exchange for treasure materials, elixirs, cultivation techniques, and divine weapons from the sect’s Daoist Vault!
As for everyday treatment, it is not comparable to that of a mere Martial Pavilion External Guardian.
Zhang Yuan was tempted.
He actually doesn’t care much about treatment, nor is he very concerned about Yu Yangyun’s threat.
Although Zhang Yuan doesn’t have the capability to confront Upper Scenic Celestial, if faced with unsolvable threats and oppression, he could simply leave, confident that few in the sect could stop him.
But the ability to exchange treasure materials from the sect’s Daoist Vault is what deeply moved Zhang Yuan!
It is worth noting that his cultivation of the "Six Harmonies Qilin Body" relies completely on resources, though currently cultivated to the Grandmaster Realm, it hasn’t reached perfect perfection.
This powerful Horizontal Cultivation Technique is something Zhang Yuan will never abandon.
Additionally, higher tier body refining techniques might be in the Upper Scenic Celestial’s Daoist Vault.
His current status as an External Guardian is certainly insufficient.
Thinking it over, Zhang Yuan again carefully inquired about relevant information concerning Dao Generals.
Mo Huai’an, naturally, withheld nothing and told everything.
For Zhang Yuan, the biggest drawback of becoming a Dao General is undoubtedly the greatly enhanced constraint Upper Scenic Celestial has on him.
After all, Dao Generals belong to the sect’s internal system, possessing high status and authority.
It’s impossible for there to be no rules and constraints.
But this issue can be resolved too.
Considering he still needs two to three years to advance to the Tier Seven Great Realm, Zhang Yuan weighed the pros and cons, ultimately deciding to participate in this Dao General contest.
Given the very limited slots, this Dao General position isn’t something he can just compete for and win.
Compared to other competitors, Zhang Yuan’s disadvantages are evident.
However, Mo Huai’an immediately pledged: "Senior Brother Zhang, I will fully support your bid for the Dao General position!"
Zhang Yuan expressed gratitude: "Thank you, Junior Brother!"
"No need to be polite, Senior Brother."
Mo Huai’an shook his head: "We are bound by life-and-death camaraderie, this small favor is nothing."
He clearly recalled the days when he traveled the martial world with Zhang Yuan, his eyes filled with nostalgia.
It was this adventure that swiftly matured this seventeen or eighteen-year-old young cultivator.
Zhang Yuan, with thoughts stirred, asked: "Junior Brother, how are the two children from the Yan Family now?"
Back then, Yan Bei entrusted to Zhang Yuan the care of his wife and children before his death, and Zhang Yuan took them to live at Lin Xian Manor, asking Mo Huai’an for help in looking after them, then headed out to travel the world again.
After returning, the Su Clan and the two children were no longer at Lin Xian Manor, and left a letter for Zhang Yuan.
Due to the letter’s vague contents, Zhang Yuan initially intended to ask Mo Huai’an about it.
Now is the perfect time to inquire.
Upon asking, Zhang Yuan learned that under Mo Huai’an’s arrangement, Yan Bei’s son, Su Yibei, has become an Outer Sect Disciple, studying Martial Arts alongside a sect Protector.
Su Yibei’s Martial Arts talent is average, and stepping into Tier Four or Tier Five in the future shouldn’t be a problem.
By then, he would be sufficient to stand out within the sect.
In contrast, his sister Su Yiyi possesses outstanding cultivation talent and was selected by a senior uncle of Mo Huai’an to become the youngest Inner Sect Disciple on Spiritual Halberd Peak.
Her prospects are limitless!
Due to Su Yiyi’s youth, the Su Clan accompanied her to Spiritual Halberd Peak to take care of her.
Upon hearing Mo Huai’an’s response, Zhang Yuan felt a weight lift from his heart.
This is undoubtedly the best outcome, and he is entirely worthy of the generous and heroic Yan Bei from the martial world!
Mulling it over, Zhang Yuan took out a jade box he had prepared long ago from his bosom and handed it to Mo Huai’an: "Junior Brother, these are treasure materials I obtained during my travels in the Hulan Grassland, consider it as a token of my small gratitude."
Mo Huai’an curiously accepted it: "Thank you, Senior Brother."
Initially, he didn’t pay much attention, but when he opened the lid and saw the Blood Orchid inside.
His expression changed instantly!
