In Tianyuan Market, if one were to travel by foot, it would normally take a year to a year and a half. If any obstacles were encountered along the way, even two years wouldn’t be considered unusual.

This concept is derived from the experience of cultivators from the Sword Heart Sect. For those in the Qi Refining stage from the sect, it would take such a duration to reach Tianyuan Market.

Of course, for cultivators above the Foundation Establishment stage, it would only take six to seven days. If one were to fly continuously without rest, it could even be shortened to four or five days.

This is also why only cultivators who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage are allowed to leave the sect for training. The range of activities for a cultivator at this stage is at least a hundred times broader than that of a Qi Refining cultivator; the two are incomparable.

As for those in the Foundation Establishment stage, their range of activities is even wider, encompassing the entire planet. Once reaching the Elemental Infant stage, they often won’t limit themselves to a single planet. Once they set out, they head to other planets where cultivators gather for training, as this allows them to acquire a broader scope of knowledge.

After reaching the Elemental Infant stage in cultivation, it’s no longer just a matter of talent and resources. Insight and wisdom become increasingly important.

This is also why there are generally few cultivators above the Elemental Infant stage in most sects, unless it’s a super cultivation sect that occupies an entire planet or even several planets. Only then will there be masters in the Divided Spirit, Body Fusion, and even the Great Vehicle stages residing there regularly.

For a cultivation planet like Cangmin Star, whether it’s the sects or individual cultivators, they are all like ants compared to the giant that is a large cultivation sect.

These super cultivation sects often have a heritage of tens of thousands of years or even longer, some directly passed down from ancient times. Such sects are not even dared to be provoked by Loose Immortals.

All this knowledge was imparted to Mi Xiaojing by Wang Weijun along the way. Although Wang Weijun prefers to be a lone wolf and is reluctant to join any cultivation sect, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t understand them. He knows all too well that if he carelessly provokes such a sect, even as a Body Fusion expert, he would still be at a disadvantage.

They flew and chatted all the way.

Mi Xiaojing didn’t mind at all; in fact, he listened with great interest.

“Old man, if you join a large cultivation sect, wouldn’t you have access to many resources? And those sects with thousands of years of heritage should have a lot of books to read, right? Isn’t that better than wandering alone?”

“You don’t understand!”

“It’s because I don’t understand that I’m asking.”

“Within these large sects, relationships are incredibly complex. Even if you are strong, there are others stronger than you within the sect. Many things are not accessible to a cultivator who joins halfway… Heh, when the time comes, you won’t get any benefits, but you’ll certainly share in the dangerous battles and perilous adventures. Then, will you go or not?”

“Go! You won’t get many benefits, but danger is inevitable. Don’t go! The sect will definitely make you regret it. Not to mention, they might send you to some desolate place with nothing to gain, leaving you to waste away. Would you be content with that?”

“Moreover, once you join a certain large sect, especially as a high-level expert, it becomes extremely difficult to leave. That’s why I would never join any sect. To me, it’s like a bone with a little meat on it—tasteless to eat, but a pity to discard.”

A stream of sighs emerged, and Mi Xiaojing couldn’t help but exclaim, “It’s as if you’ve joined a large sect before…”

Wang Weijun said, “I once had a casual chat with an expert who joined a sect, so I know quite a bit. It’s precisely because he said this that I made up my mind never to join any sect. It’s annoying and not free!”

Mi Xiaojing nodded and said, “Then I won’t join any sect in the future either.”

Wang Weijun said, “You’re different…”

Mi Xiaojing asked in confusion, “What’s different?”

Wang Weijun explained, “For cultivators in the Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, and Foundation Establishment stages, these large sects are a good choice. As long as you show potential, they will cultivate you as one of their own. Once you reach the Elemental Infant stage, joining a large sect is no longer a wise decision.”

“Especially for Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators, to those large sects, you are just starting on the path of cultivation and can be nurtured into core disciples… Someone like you, with your exquisite alchemy skills and young age, is seen as the most premium disciple in their eyes. Once you join, the sect will evaluate you, and if you meet their requirements after the evaluation, then you’ll have hit the jackpot.”

“Keep in mind, life as a Rogue Cultivator below the Elemental Infant stage is tough. You lack everything, and advancing is extremely difficult. It’s better to join a sect, at least for relative safety.”

“You need to find a safe place. You can’t die before reaching the Elemental Infant stage. Once you enter the Elemental Infant stage, you step into another world, one that’s more exciting and thrilling!”

Wang Weijun, having nothing better to do, chattered away, spilling everything he knew, both relevant and irrelevant.

Every time Mi Xiaojing asked a question, it hit right where Wang Weijun itched, and with such sincere attitude, Wang Weijun couldn’t keep his mouth shut. As a result, Mi Xiaojing gained a deeper understanding of the Cultivation World.

The three of them flew on their swords smoothly, occasionally seeing sword shadows streaking across the sky from a great distance. They, too, were three sword shadows, and since others couldn’t discern their strength, no one disturbed them for the time being.

Luo Bo was flying such a long distance for the first time and was quite excited. At first, his speed was slow, but as he grew more accustomed to flying, his speed gradually caught up with the other two.

The boy liked to consume pills. Whenever his Qi was nearly depleted, he would pop a Qi Refining Pill to replenish it directly.

Qi Refining Pills were only useful during the Qi Refining stage. After Foundation Establishment, they had little effect on cultivation, but they were still a decent choice for replenishing Qi. However, it was quite wasteful, as he was using high-grade Qi Refining Pills.Occasionally, Yong Ji would exchange a few words with Mi Xiaojing. They rarely rested on their journey, and it was surprising to both of them that Luo Bo could actually keep up by force.

On the fourth day, Mi Xiaojing and his two companions finally caught sight of the Cang River. The river was incredibly wide; looking across, one couldn’t even see the opposite bank. The current was swift, and from the air, one could spot enormous whirlpools.

Fish schools would leap from the water’s surface from time to time, and often one could see giant fish trailing behind them, with just their backs measuring over ten meters long.

The trio didn’t delay and flew directly over the river. As they crossed, Mi Xiaojing pondered in his heart, with such a turbulent current, how would ordinary people manage to cross the river? To be continued.