Mortals cultivate immortality, and their IQ is playing with their heartbeats

#1078 - Advent

Gui Guang only possessed the strength of the third level of Qi Refining, placing him at the very bottom among the Youhuo Tribe.

The Clan Leader, in a fit of rage, reprimanded him for neglecting the Youhuo Statue to comprehend it, and instead focusing on cultivating external techniques.

Although this was also a fire-based cultivation method, it differed greatly from the traditional techniques of the Youhuo Tribe and could not be integrated with the Youhuo power within the statue.

"Gui Guang, do you know your crime?"

The Clan Leader's voice echoed like thunder in the main hall.

"You neglect the mysteries of the Youhuo Statue, yet you indulge in these unorthodox practices.

Your talent does not stem from the statue's enlightenment, but rather from the forbidden equipment you wear.

This behavior is nothing short of blasphemy against the traditions of the Youhuo Tribe!"

The other elders echoed in agreement, all loyal supporters of the conservative Clan Leader's lineage.

They harbored a deep-seated hatred for any behavior that challenged tradition or disrupted the established rules.

In this tense standoff, the Great Elder on the other side let out a cold snort.

He was a core member of the tribe's radical faction, advocating for proactive action and refusing to cower here and await their demise.

His words carried an undeniable conviction: "Our Youhuo Tribe is now teetering on the brink of collapse.

Beset by internal strife and external threats, if we persist in our isolationist ways, we will wither away in endless waiting even before external enemies arrive.

Imagine, if we continue to hesitate, our Dao Transformation inheritance, that once incomparably glorious bloodline power, will likely face the crisis of extinction.

Look at the present; the figures of Transformation Stage cultivators have long become legends, and even among the younger generation, the highest cultivation level barely reaches the Core Formation Stage. How can this not break our hearts?"

His gaze was like a torch, sweeping across the elders who held opposing views.

He continued, "What is wrong with introducing external techniques? Take Gui Guang, for example; this forbidden equipment has granted him unprecedented power.

It has allowed him to advance from the first level of Qi Refining to the third level in a mere month, an unbelievable feat.

Such speed is enough to prove that he is no ordinary individual, but is merely limited by our Youhuo techniques, unable to fully display his talent.

But by changing techniques, changing direction, he can still shine and achieve extraordinary things.

As long as his heart still belongs to the Youhuo Tribe, why can't we grant him more possibilities?"

The Great Elder's words were like a sharp sword, piercing the hearts of Guang Miao and the other conservative elders.

Guang Miao's face turned ashen.

The Clan Leader rebuked, "It is precisely the corrupt thinking of you radical faction members that has angered the Fire God and led to the deprivation of our talents.

You are the tumors of the Youhuo Tribe; eliminating you is necessary to restore order. Otherwise, how could our Youhuo Tribe have fallen to such a state today?"

The Great Elder's lips curled into a cold smile upon hearing this, refusing to back down: "Nonsense! Everything we do is for the future of the Youhuo Tribe.

The wheels of history roll forward relentlessly. The facts are before our eyes: it is those outdated customs that have shackled our hands and feet, causing us to gradually sink in the torrent of the cultivation world.

If we do not reform, do not keep pace with the times, we will inevitably be eliminated by this ever-changing cultivation era."

The Great Elder's words were filled with a yearning for change and an anticipation for the future.

"Look at Yu City Realm today; it is no longer what it once was.

The Demon Race has retreated, and the Righteous Alliance has not escaped unscathed. A new overlord—the Sky Canopy Alliance—has risen like a brilliant star.

That Grand Alliance Master swept away the two major forces with his own strength, causing countless experts to submit.

This is the power of change, the inevitability of reform.

Who could have imagined that those once scattered and disorganized rogue cultivators could coalesce into such a powerful force?

This is enough to show that the time for change is ripe. If our Youhuo Tribe does not act, then there will truly be no chance for us to rise again."