Master Chongxu made brief eye contact with Zhou Ran. After the exchange, both of them were full of confidence.
Zhou Ran felt that his cultivation had greatly improved after seclusion, and gave his grandfather a confident look.
The gap between his and Zhang Chi's cultivation levels was not far. Three years ago, they were at the same level, both at the fifth level of Qi Condensation. However, he was defeated by Zhang Chi in one move.
Three years have passed. He learned his shame and became brave. He practiced hard in seclusion, showed off his spiritual pills, and broke through one level every year. Now he is at the seventh level of Qi Condensation.
In this world, there are six realms of practice, which can be divided into four stages. There is a poem that says: Condensing Qi to build the foundation and repairing the bones, concentrating the mind and guarding the heart to realize supernatural powers, combining the Tao and accomplishing the calamity will start from the beginning, and after the three disasters, one will be a heavenly being.
Heavenly beings are also supreme beings, which are the highest realm. If one can cross the limits of human beings, he will become a legendary immortal.
However, there are many immortals in the world, but few become immortals. Many immortals will never even see a heavenly being in their lifetime, let alone cultivate to this level themselves.
Overcoming the tribulation is not a level of realm, but a transition from a monk in the realm of harmony to a monk in the heavenly and human stage.
If you survive it, you will be a heavenly being, and if you cannot survive it, you will be a dead person. Therefore, many Hedao monks rarely walk in the human world, probably preparing to go through the tribulation.
Therefore, the monks in the second stage are basically the main force in the cultivation world. If they can develop a divine soul, they can be called a real person. If they can develop supernatural powers, they can be called a master.
For example, Jiang Qingyun and Taoist Chongxu are both in the Divine Soul Realm, while the Supreme Elder of the Sword Sect is in the Divine Power Realm.
There are only three in the entire Dahe Sword Sect, and they basically retreat all year round.
The first stage is the most important stage for a monk, and is divided into the Qi Condensation Realm and the Foundation Establishment Realm. This stage also has very high requirements on age and strength.
If you can't build the foundation at the age of forty, you can basically give up treatment, because people's Qi and blood changes in ups and downs. When you are young, your Qi and blood are not strong, and you can't practice. When you reach your peak in your prime, you start to decline after the age of forty.
Moreover, practicing in the foundation-building realm is like sailing against the current, and it is possible to go backwards.
Although Zhang Chi has earned enough fame outside in the past three years, he has not spent much time on cultivation. It may be difficult to consolidate his cultivation, let alone improve it.
Judging from age, Zhou Ran is at his peak, but Zhang Chi has not yet reached his peak.
The gap between the enemy and ourselves is so obvious, how could he lose?
Master Chongxu also trusted this grandson. After gaining confidence, he suggested: "Since the master and I have recommended candidates, why not let them compare notes?"
Tang Feng is almost going crazy. My daughter is still waiting for rescue, but you are still here fighting for power and even competing with each other?
When he was about to get angry, Zhang Chi stepped forward.
"Headmaster, Great Elder, this disciple feels that now is not the time to argue about who is responsible. Miss Tang's whereabouts are unknown at this time, and the disciples really have no intention of fighting.
Since the First Elder and Junior Brother Zhou Ran are determined to investigate the case, I am willing to take a back seat and just hope to find Miss Tang as soon as possible."
As soon as these words came out, everyone was judged.
One is a senior brother who is of noble character and only wants to save people, and the other is Zhou Ran who fights for power and interests and thinks of benefits before saving people.
Zhang Chi's move of retreating instead of advancing made the Great Elder and Zhou Ran suffer a loss, but it also made Zhou Ran feel that Zhang Chi was no match for him.
Zhang Chi must have known that he was outmatched, so he avoided fighting, which is insidious!
Even Jiang Qingyun thought that Zhang Chi was not strong enough, so she naturally followed Zhang Chi's words and said: "What Zhang Chi said makes sense, so Zhou Ran will temporarily serve as the deacon of the Law Enforcement Hall, and will be in charge of hunting down thieves. The Great Elder
What do you think?"
Naturally, the great elder had no reason to refuse, but pretended to encourage Zhou Ran, saying: "This matter is very difficult. You must act with caution. If you need cooperation, just mention it, and the seniors will help you."
"yes."
Zhou Ran's face was full of pride, but he didn't know that Tang Feng was already very disappointed with him.
But the matter was not over yet, Jiang Qingyun said to Zhang Chi: "Since you want to save people, the search and rescue work will be left to you. You must help Valley Master Tang find Tang Ruoling as soon as possible."
"Disciple, obey."
Jiang Qingyun split the matter into two parts. It seemed that Zhou Ran had more power, but Zhang Chi was actually not at a disadvantage.
The First Elder didn't expect Jiang Qingyun to be so aggressive, but at this moment, he couldn't refuse anymore.
Jiang Qingyun asked Zhang Chi to find someone, so he couldn't help but let Zhang Chi find someone, right?
However, Zhang Chi did not gain power. He was the only one, and the Great Elder also had plenty of room for maneuver.
He said to Zhou Ran: "Although the leader asked you to put theft prevention first, if your senior brother needs help, you should help him more."
This is a reminder to be optimistic about Zhang Chi.
Zhou Ran smiled and responded: "Disciple understands."
He gave Zhang Chi a sarcastic smile, and his meaning was obvious.
He is not good at investigation and rescue, but he is good at sabotage and taking credit.
All he needs to do is keep an eye on Zhang Chi. If Zhang Chi doesn't have any clues, he won't be in a hurry.
When Zhang Chi has a clue, he will intercept Hu.
Ever since Zhang Chi surrendered without a fight, he has been in an invincible position.
Under these conditions, how could he lose?
While Zhou Ran was still thinking about how to deal with Zhang Chi, Zhang Chi was already counting the Zhou family tree.
Because of the Great Elder, Zhang Chi's plan had many twists and turns.
Moreover, the Great Elder targeted him again and again, almost reaching the limit.
Today they seem to be competing for the position of a deacon, but in fact they are competing for the position of chief.
If they get it in the future, their fate will be miserable. If they can't get it at all, they will inevitably embark on the path of eradicating dissidents.
In this case, he must strike first.
Before they had any idea of killing him, he sent the great elder's family to heaven first.
This should be considered legitimate defense!
When this matter was determined, Zhang Chi began to conceive of a plan, and his brain was running at high speed, constantly adding details of the plan.
Maybe, Tang Ruoling's incident can just be an opportunity.
He wants to replenish his spiritual roots, destroy the Great Elder, and obtain the Spiritual Medicine Valley!
Gu Youyou: "..."
Considering Zhang Chi's strength, his greed is indeed very rare.
When I go back, you can be the Saint of the Demon Realm!
Seeing Zhou Ran still provoking, Gu Youyou mourned for him in silence.
Just by provoking him, Zhang Chi had already thought of ten ways to die for him.
Depending on Zhou Ran's next actions, he will die in different ways.
Zhou Ran was not aware of the danger at all. After receiving the token, he went to mobilize the disciples of the Law Enforcement Hall.
People from other sects also left the scene, and according to Jiang Qingyun's words, they searched for traces of Tang Ruoling within their respective sects.
The people in the Spiritual Medicine Valley are already looking for people everywhere, but it is actually very difficult to find them manually.
Everyone knows very well that this kind of large-scale search is just for psychological comfort.
Tang Ruoling was captured by thieves and would definitely be hidden. Where could she be easily found?
Tang Feng was very anxious, but he had no choice but to wait for the results of various search teams.
And now, Zhang Chi, who is anxious for justice and loves justice, has become his greatest hope...