Noticing the proud confident expression on Qin Mei's face, Elder Lin splashed a bucket of cold water on her

"Don't be arrogant! What if you encountered a shameless opponrnt in the future? You have to remember, strength isn't what entirely determines a cultivator's prowess" Elder Lin shook her head

"Cultivators have various means, such as treasures or secret techniques which could even double their battle strength!"

Hearing what Elder Lin was saying, Qin Mei's cofident expression quickly vanished, "I understand!"

Indeed, if all cultivators relied on was their strength, then how could they remain unharmed in the face of the attacks of more powerful cultivators?

She was thankful that Elder Lin mentioned this, as she was really getting to confident.

"What do you think about joining a sect?" Staring at Qin Mei, Elder Lin decided to ask

This wasn't a random thought, as she and Qin Zhou had decided they would do this many years ago.

Even though staying in the imperial palace would be extremely safe and she could grow quickly, Qin Mei would become like an unsharpened sword.

No matter how powerful she would become, without experiencing the evilness of the world, she'd just be schemed against!

Even experiencing many battles is a experience all powerful cultivators must go through, otherwise opponent's with a lower realm yet high battle sense would gain the upperhand.

"Why do I need to join a sect, won't I have everything I need here?", Qin Mei wanted to deny the proposal.

The outside world no longer seemed much interesting to her

"To gain enough experience. Ofcourse, you'll still be protected if you ever encounter a dangerous enemy. This is all so you can know how to face various enemies, as a fist isn't invincible"

There was something she didn't tell her though.

Staying here would only make the other royal descendants consider her as an obstacle to the throne, whether she wanted the throne or not.

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As Qin Mei listened to the first part of Elder Lins words, she was about to decline again, but her intention wavered as she continued on.

Qin Mei thought about it, 'Don't I want to become a supreme expert? It's not good to always remain sheltered'.

Thinking this, her mind became cleared, and became resolute, "Alright then, it's not a bad idea. I do want to get stronger!"

Elder Lin smiled.

Indeed, Qin Mei made the decision to go outside and join a sect.

After knowing her for 6 years, Elder Lin hadgained a bit of an understanding on her personality. She didn't have even a strand of interest towards the throne.

She wouldn't deny the opportunity to get stronger.

Wondering which sect Qin Mei wanted to join, Elder Lin asked, "Do you know what type of sect you want to join?"

Hmm

"Definitely one of the strongest ones I can. If it's a weak one, there wouldn't be much room for improvement", Qin Mei was already dead set on joining a powerful sect.

The strength of the other sect members she would compete with would rise proportionally, but she wasn't afraid at the slightest.

Elder Lin's expression momentarily changed when she heard Qin Mei's words, and she tried to make her change her mind, "I can arrange for you to join the rising sun sect, but are you sure you want to join it. You must know, in such a powerful sect, it'll be hard for us to protect you!"

There was a rising sun sect located near the outskirts of their Great Zhou kingdom, but wasn't under them for they were too powerful, even holding strength that suppressed their dynasty.

Even under such circumstances, the Rising Sun Sect located nearby was only a branch of a far larger main sect.

It was easy to imagine how terrifying such a sect was.

The Star seizing sect was like an Ant to them.

Even Qin Zhou, the old man that had brought Qin Mei here to the dynasty had came from the sect, enabling him to be at the peak of his peers tens of thousands of years ago

The Rising Sun sect? Qin Mei couldn't recall a contestant from that sect showing up at ths dragon meeting, but she assumed it to be extremely powerful considering even Elder Lin wasn't certain she could protect her.

"I won't change my mind Elder Lin, I want to join it!", Even in the face of possible danger, Qin Mei didn't hesitate.

Elder Lin no longer attempted to change her mind,"Alright, but even if you join you'll at most be a outer disciple, you must be ready by tomorrow

This greatly shocked Qin Mei.

She had the strength to absolutely crush the holy son of the star seizing sect, yet she would still be an outer disciple?

Then how powerful were the inner disciples, elders, and even the sect master?

Qin Mei wondered if she would even be able to stand out, or just be drowned amongst many disciples

Her mind shifted back to the immortal slaying sword, and those scenes she had experienced

She had a sword that had slain immortals!

'But, I have my parasite. Surely as I win more battles and get more rewards, I will undoubtedly stand out, and thats not even mentioning my talents.', Qin Mei regained some hope

Qin Mei looked forward to the day she'd become an immortal, and went back to the upper realm.

Though she didn't know if they were still alive, since the last moments she remmebered with them was them being discovered whilst hiding.