The Pauper shook his head. "The council can't say they're completely wrong. In a situation like this, a single decision could send a lot of people to exile.
If they don't control it, it could lead to a rebellion.
As you said, we don't know when the aliens will show up, or if they'll come to the Eastern Alliance. Under these circumstances, it's difficult for the council to make a decision.
I'm guessing they'll strengthen their forces and be ready to respond. "
Lan Jue nodded. "That's why we don't have any other choice but to strengthen Star Division as much as we can. That way we won't be defenseless against the aliens.
What do you say?
Join us. "
The Pauper paused. "Me?
I'm used to being free.
Forget it. "He rolled his eyes and said," Fine!
Jewel Master, I was wondering why you were so nice, explaining everything to me. So you've been waiting for me to join your Star Division! "
Lan Jue smiled. "You're a Paragon, so the Division won't impose any restrictions on you.
Don't forget about the exuvium process. The Eastern Alliance has already decided that only those who have performed meritorious deeds will be able to benefit from the exuvium process.
A Paragon's lifespan has a limit, and increasing your vitality is important to you too! "
The Pauper chortled. "Don't give me that.
All three Major Leagues are researching exuvium. Once I'm a Paragon I can enjoy it anywhere.
Why would I want to join your Star Division? "
Lan Jue said. "Star Division isn't just mine. It's Skyfire Avenue's.
You really don't want to join? "
The Pauper shrugged. "I'll think about it.
I just broke through, I need to stabilize my foundation. "
Lan Jue said. "Don't even think about it. Your Discipline is born with a dharmic image. What's there to stabilize?
You'll soon become a Reflection of Heaven and Earth. Don't think I can't see that.
Don't worry, even if you join Star Division no one will ask you to do anything. You'll just be a guest.
You'll be free to do whatever you want in the Division. "
A contemplative look appeared in the beggar's eyes. He would rather be a beggar for three years than an emperor.
He was indeed used to being lazy and didn't want to be restricted.
Still, the aliens were a threat to humanity. That was why he didn't reject Lan Jue's invitation.
At that moment, Lan Jue's communicator rang. Lan Jue picked it up. It was Lan Qing.
"When are we leaving?" Lan Qing's voice sounded.
"I'm afraid it'll take a few days," Lan Jue replied. "One of our new Paragons has broken through. Many of our Star Division's soldiers are in a state of epiphany, so I'll have to watch over them until they're done. Then I'll go to you."
Lan Qing paused. "Another Paragon?"
Lan Jue: "Yeah!"
There was a hint of joy in Lan Qing's voice. "That's a good thing. Alright then.
But I don't think I'll be able to wait long.
I can't hold it in much longer. "
Lan Jue blinked. He was a smart man, and when he thought of the Pauper's breakthrough, he gasped. "Brother, you're breaking through too?"
"Yeah." Lan Jue grunted. "With father's guidance, I've figured out a lot of things.
I've been able to focus on my cultivation without any worries. I've touched the threshold.
I had an epiphany before, and after that I couldn't hold it in any longer. "
Lan Jue took a deep breath. "I thought I'd catch up to you. Who would've thought you'd leave me in the dust.
Oh, right!
Bro, can I bring my Star Division with me?
They're all high-level Adepts, and understanding protogenia is a great boon for them.
From what I've seen, more than a tenth of them have had an epiphany, and the others have had their own.
Every Paragon's protogenia is different, and I'm sure your protogenia will help others.
It's important! "
Lan Qing nodded. "If you can get here within a week, you should be able to make it."
"Alright.
Then tell Dad and ask him to help you suppress it as much as possible.
I'll be there as soon as I can.
If I can't, leave those who are already experiencing epiphanies, and take those who haven't. I'll be there within a week. "
"Alright," Lan Qing answered, then hung up.
Lan Jue's eyes sparkled with excitement.
So Lan Qing wanted her to go because he was about to break through to Paragon.
Yes!
He'd been at the peak of ninth level for a long time, and it was about time he broke through.
If only she hadn't muddled her way through those three years of sorrow and pain, perhaps the gap between them wouldn't be so wide.
Still, it was a good thing. She brought Star Division with her.
The Pauper looked at Lan Jue in surprise. "Your brother is going to become a Paragon?
Who is he? "He didn't know the relationship between Lan Jue and Lan Qing.
Lan Jue answered. "He's from the Eastern Alliance. His name is Lan Qing. Have you heard of him?"
The Pauper shook his head in confusion.
Lan Jue chuckled. "You're so ignorant.
Go look up the An Lun supersoldier and you'll find out.
My brother is a general. "
The Pauper gasped. "There's a Paragon in the military?
That's great news! "
Lan Jue's heart skipped a beat. "His Majesty the Taming Dragon Arhat, you've just broken through to Paragon. I don't think you need much time to stabilize your cultivation, but you do need someone to guide you through the next step.
None of the Paragons on Skyfire Avenue are suitable to guide you.
They don't practice ancient martial arts.
I've seen you practice ancient martial arts, and it's related to Buddhism in ancient China.
I know someone who can guide you. It'll save you a lot of trouble. "
The Pauper looked at him in surprise, but quickly smiled. "Jewelry Master, you're trying to get me into Skyfire Avenue, so you don't have to brag!
I promise you. "
It wasn't that he was arrogant, but he couldn't think of anyone who could help him. There were so many Paragons on Skyfire Avenue, but none suited him. He couldn't think of anyone who could help him.
Lan Jue thought to herself, I'm sorry dad. I can only use the tiger's skin as a flag.
"My father's Paragon title is Jueti." Lan Jue's voice was soft.
The beggar still had a smile on his face a moment ago, but in the next moment, his expression stiffened.
"Jue … Jueti …" It wasn't that he didn't know Jueti practiced ancient martial arts, but he'd never imagined that the person Lan Jue was talking about would be Jueti.
To all human Adepts, Jueti was a legend.
He was the leader of the Ten Great Paragons, invincible to humanity. Even now that he was a Paragon, in the Pauper's heart Jueti was unreachable.
The Pauper never thought he'd receive Jueti's guidance. After all, Jueti had been gone for so long.
Lan Jue nodded solemnly. "I wouldn't joke about something like this.
Dad's with my brother right now.
You should come with us, we'll make it in time. "
The Pauper gulped, rubbed his hands together, and said awkwardly. "I'm so sorry, Jewelry Master. I didn't know, and I offended you. Please forgive me."
Lan Jue chuckled. "We're all on the same side, what's the point of saying such things?
Now that humanity was about to face a great calamity, every human powerhouse was the greatest wealth.
Dad won't keep them to himself.
I believe you also know that among the ancient martial arts he specializes in, there is a branch of Buddhism.
I'm sure he can help you. "
The temptation of receiving Jueti's guidance was too great, too great.
Not to mention the fact that the Pauper had already decided to join Star Division.
After all, he was a part of Skyfire Avenue. It was thanks to Skyfire Avenue that he'd been able to cultivate to his current level.
Not everyone could break through to Paragon when they reached a bottleneck. It took luck, and resources.
Without Lan Jue and the Wine Master to bring him to the Gods of Wine, he didn't know how long it would have taken.
He'd had five Paragons to protect him as he broke through.
Breaking through to Paragon was, in some ways, a defiance of the natural order. A single misstep could lead to cultivation deviation.
There was also the possibility of being ambushed.
That was the most dangerous part of the process.
With five Paragons there was no chance of anything going wrong.
It was all thanks to Skyfire Avenue.
Star Division's mission was to protect Skyfire Avenue. That alone was enough reason for the Pauper to join.
And now Lan Jue had thrown him another delicious pastry. Jueti's guidance. Jueti!
Lan Jue was in a good mood after convincing the Pauper.
The Gourmet had gone into seclusion, and wouldn't be with Star Division for a while.
The Bookworm and Keeper, the two mad scientists, didn't need to be mentioned.
The Wine Master was in charge.
Lan Jue didn't know if she could use the Clockmaker.
She'd only just returned from the Major League, and no one knew what she was thinking.
Of course, Lan Jue had his mother, but she'd become Nirvana's Paragon and her powers were limited. Having the Pauper as a Paragon was important to Star Division.
After seeing the Pauper off, Lan Jue made her way to the Gothic Winery.
As expected, the Wine Master and Driver were there. To Lan Jue's surprise, the Clockmaker was there as well.
The Driver had also begun to understand his protogenia, especially after his yin-yang lightning training with Lan Jue. The Pauper's protogenia didn't suit him, so a little understanding was enough.
"Success?" The Driver asked with a smile.