Since he didn't have to cultivate yet, Wang Sheng stayed at home for more than two months. Unfortunately, Mu Wanxuan could not remain in the secular world for too long. Following Wang Sheng's advice, she accompanied him for a week, then returned with Xi Lian to the mountain villa to continue her cultivation. While at home, Wang Sheng often accompanied his father on fishing and hiking trips. He also helped his mother with shopping and cooking. Whenever there was a chance, their family of four would go out for activities together. They ate out, sang karaoke, went overseas, visited scenic spots of neighboring countries, and even found a good restaurant for hotpot. Once it was time for Wang Sheng to leave again, his younger sister would go with him to embark on her path of cultivation. Hence, Wang Xiaomiao had begun attending school part-time and slowly bid farewell to her classmates and friends. In addition to her schoolwork, she also spent her time memorizing widely known Daoist scriptures and learning the basics of the Dao, all in preparation to apprentice under a master. Unfortunately, joyful days were always short-lived. Eventually, Wang Sheng faintly felt that he could no longer suppress his cultivation. Now that he had reached the peak of the Heavenly Abode Realm with the Pure Yang Immortal Mantra, the time had come for him to break his core and form the Nascent Soul. If it all went smoothly, he would become the leading figure among the three generations of Daoist sects, surpassing even the Celestial Master. The aid he had received from the Earth Qi Immortal Spring was a blessing unique under the heavens. With such fortune, he naturally made rapid progress. Still, he kept a low profile. Other than being placed in the top ten of the Heavenly Rankings, he stayed completely out of sight. People were forgetful creatures. Especially in this age of overwhelming information, it was difficult for any single event to remain in the public eye for long. Nevertheless, Wang Sheng had somehow done it. Two months had passed, yet the news of his two heavenly tribulation incidents was still being mentioned over and over all over the world. Most people wouldn't forget about them for as long as they lived. Wang Sheng disliked all the nicknames linked with lightning and heavenly tribulations that spread afterward, though. He was clearly a sword cultivator, yet everyone insisted on calling him kin of the thunder god. It was ironic. The summoned heavenly tribulation, which Wang Sheng had always considered an expendable "skill," had now become one of Hua Republic's strongest deterrents against foreign powers. Because of it, the international forces that once stirred restlessly had all gone quiet now. The Special Investigation Unit had even warned him multiple times that many groups were searching for his location and advised him to use disguises when going out. Though the Hua Republic had the power to protect Wang Sheng and his family, being cautious could never hurt. The Dami Empire, which had suffered the greatest loss, kept a low profile during the past few months. The Jialington Group's worldwide assets had also been frozen, forcing them into the shadows. However, that just made them even more dangerous. The Special Investigation Unit had found evidence that was linked to the twelve remaining Blood-Dissolving Divine Swords. Whenever one surfaced, bloody incidents followed. There were also reports that many countries were researching "anti-lightning combat suits." Such was the pressure that Wang Sheng now placed on foreign powers. However, the one under the most pressure was still the Jialington Group, which the Hua Republic closely watched. The Blood-Dissolving Divine Swords' appearances had grown increasingly frequent over the last month. In their haste to refine them, the Jialington Group had even sparked local wars. Those twelve swords could cause untold disaster if they were left unchecked. Fortunately, refining a Blood-Dissolving Divine Sword was no easy task. If it were only fed with the blood and souls of ordinary people, it would require a lot of time to accumulate enough nourishment to show its true power. Wang Sheng would have plenty of time to prepare. What the Special Investigation Unit now feared most was the Jialington Group immediately hiding the devilish swords the moment Wang Sheng began hunting them. The world was vast. Finding a few swords would be like searching for needles in a haystack. Hence, intelligence work had to be tightened. Each sword's trail had to be locked down as well to prevent it from being hidden when Wang Sheng came to destroy them. The loudest uproar came from Sakura Island. Its online "keyboard warriors" vented furiously. They cursed their governments, the royal family, their history, the shadow dweller culture for being spineless…. They were like an army of super trolls who fought the sky, the earth, and the air. However, it was all useless. Though they posted lines like, "If Dami does not leave Sakura, we will commit seppuku[1]," their government reached an understanding with the Dami Empire. Two-thirds of the military presence would be withdrawn, while the rest would remain as a protective force. The same keyboard warriors then switched to demanding that the Hidden Villages release all their cultivation methods, again threatening to commit seppuku. However, the Hidden Villages simply ignored them.  For more chapters visıt 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⟡𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕥⟡𝕟𝕖𝕥 Accounts were mass-banned, and unsurprisingly, no seppuku ever made the news. Dami and Sakura Island reconciled, an outcome that everyone already saw coming. One evening, Wang Sheng told his parents that in a couple of days, he would enter seclusion. The warmth that had filled the house instantly grew heavy and still. Since they could not ask him to stay, they simply offered him a few words of encouragement. The sky was high, the sea vast. Birds had to fly, fish had to swim. Wang Sheng had already taken a great step beyond the mortal world. Though not yet an immortal, he had glimpsed the path to ascension. Now, Wang Xiaomiao would also leave the mundane world to begin her own journey, which made their parents all the more reluctant. Since hesitation only led to greater pain, Wang Sheng decided that they would leave in two days. Their family grew busy at once. Xiaomiao's luggage was sent to the villa ahead of time, allowing the siblings to travel light when they left. For the past few months, Qing Yanzi had also been helping them find a master for Xiaomiao. He presented several Daoist lineages to Wang Sheng: Wudang Mountains, Mount Mao, Mount Hua, and a Kun Daoist branch of Mount Sanqing. Each of them had cultivation methods suitable for Xiaomiao's constitution. Moreover, they all had reputable Daoist masters who were willing to take disciples. However, word somehow leaked that Wang Sheng's younger sister was seeking a master. It didn't take long for every Daoist lineage to pay close attention. None would openly boast about their sects or say things like, "Bring her here for cultivation tryouts, no fee if she fails." Nevertheless, many Daoist masters quietly made inquiries. On the surface, she was just a third-generation disciple, but in truth, her impact was far-reaching. After all, Qing Yanzi and his disciples were three of the leading experts on the Heavenly Rankings. Not only were they individually powerful, but they were also closely tied to the authorities. Their influence would only grow further. Wang Sheng was also the rising star of the cultivation world now, and he was already showing more than enough potential to become its most prominent figure, even though he was still young. Considering the Nascent Soul Realm was now on his horizon, everyone assumed that his sister's aptitude would naturally be extraordinary as well. She could very well be a budding talent for immortality. Moreover, Qing Yanzi's disciples had no sect of their own; they were only associated with the Wudang Mountains. Whichever Daoist lineage gained Wang Xiaomiao as a disciple would have the chance of having its lineage affiliated with all three. Above all else, gaining Xiaomiao as a disciple essentially meant that Qing Yanzi and his disciples had placed their trust and favor in their Daoist sect. Such honor was priceless. Mulling over their choices, Wang Sheng couldn't help but hesitate. Discussing it with his parents and sister was fruitless since they knew little of the Daoist lineages. Whenever he consulted his master and senior sister, they only ever told him that he should decide for himself. Unlike when he had sought a master for himself, they couldn't try one sect after another now. Once Xiaomiao stepped through a mountain gate, the choice would be set. Turning back afterward would be shameful. As the hours ticked down toward their departure, Wang Sheng paced anxiously. With no better plan, he began sounding out Daoist masters he knew. Wudang was naturally the first choice. However, when he spoke to Gao Shixing, the man admitted that Wudang had few accomplished Kun Daoists. He could, however, lend some suitable methods to Xiaomiao. Honest as always, he criticized his own senior and junior sisters while offering techniques for Xiaomiao. Wang Sheng thanked him and contacted the others. He also considered his close friend Liu Yunzhi from Mount Mao. If Xiaomiao became his disciple, he would surely look after her. However, such special care could affect her growth and relationship with fellow disciples. Wang Sheng had little regard for Mount Hua. He immediately skipped over it. The Kun Daoist branch of Mount Sanqing seemed too weak. It would be embarrassing if Xiaomiao were bullied there while he wasn't around. After pondering for a while, Wang Sheng decided to visit Ma Zibin with Xiaomiao first to seek advice and have her constitution examined thoroughly again. To give his sister the best environment for cultivation was his duty as an elder brother. If nothing else worked, she could always learn the Pure Yang Immortal Mantra. After all, Mu Wanxuan had already practiced it safely for years. It was the reason she was already powerful even before she turned to the Dao of Balanced Yin and Yang. As long as Xiaomiao did not become a tomboy, she shouldn't face any problems cultivating using the Pure Yang Immortal Mantra. To Wang Sheng's surprise, when he took Xiaomiao to the research institute, he found her destined master.