Unless He Song or Wei Fan refused this opportunity.
But.
Who could refuse the chance to join the Earth Sect while within its sphere of influence?
He Song had previously been unwilling to join the Earth Sect only because it would draw too much attention.
If he could join the Earth Sect and become a disciple without attracting notice, He Song wouldn't refuse.
After all, as long as no one paid attention to him after joining the sect, his secrets would remain hidden.
Naturally, he wouldn't have to worry about the consequences of his secrets being discovered.
And if a newly promoted Foundation Establishment expert joined the Earth Sect and brought along two late-stage Qi Refining cultivators, all eyes would be focused on the new Foundation Establishment expert.
As for the two late-stage Qi Refining cultivators?
The Earth Sect was never short of late-stage Qi Refining cultivators.
Without reaching Foundation Establishment, He Song and Wei Fan wouldn't even warrant a second glance.
Just like True Person Clear Moon, who was currently conversing with Meng Guan, she had never once turned her attention to He Song or Wei Fan.
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Pinger, for clearing up my doubts. I am deeply grateful. However, joining the Earth Sect is not something to be forced. Let it happen naturally."
Once again, He Song cupped his hands in gratitude toward Pinger.
Previously, he had been unaware of all this.
Originally, he had planned to return to Bamboo Mountain Immortal Market with Wei Fan after Meng Guan agreed to join the Earth Sect and left with True Person Clear Moon.
But now, it seemed he wouldn't be going back.
From what He Song knew of Meng Guan, he would undoubtedly be willing to bring both He Song and Wei Fan into the Earth Sect.
This would completely overturn He Song's original plans.
Perhaps, once Meng Guan and True Person Clear Moon finished their negotiations and Meng Guan agreed to join the Earth Sect, He Song and Wei Fan would be brought into the sect as well.
Fortunately, He Song had most of his belongings with him, so there was no need to make a special trip back to Bamboo Mountain Immortal Market.
On one side, He Song and Pinger, having reunited after a long time, were engaged in a lively conversation.
On the other side, the discussion between Meng Guan and True Person Clear Moon was nearing its conclusion.
"As long as Junior Brother Meng agrees to join, all the conditions I mentioned earlier will be fulfilled. Moreover, you can bring three late-stage Qi Refining cultivators into the Earth Sect as outer sect disciples. What do you think, Junior Brother Meng?"
For the first time, True Person Clear Moon glanced at Wei Fan and He Song as she spoke.
Although He Song and Pinger's conversation had been quiet, everyone present was a cultivator and had heard everything clearly.
While she was somewhat surprised that the two had known each other earlier, since Pinger had already revealed it, True Person Clear Moon could only shoot her a glare before bringing the matter into the open.
Originally, this could have been used as a bargaining chip.
Earlier, she had deliberately avoided looking at He Song and Wei Fan, intending to use this as her final card.
The story of "one person's success benefiting all" was something she doubted He Song and Wei Fan could resist.
This was an opportunity to join the Earth Sect, after all.
For the sake of their future paths, she believed He Song and Wei Fan would surely urge Meng Guan to agree.
Once that happened, Meng Guan joining the Earth Sect and bringing He Song and Wei Fan along would be a done deal.
But she hadn't expected her disciple to spill the beans so casually, leaving her no chance to use it as leverage.
Now that things had come to this, she could only glare at her disciple before presenting the matter as part of the conditions.
It was clear that Pinger was quite favored, as she wasn't reprimanded.
It was also possible that Pinger had known this would happen and had deliberately informed He Song.
Nearby.
Meng Guan and Wei Fan had also heard every word of He Song and Pinger's conversation.
At first, they were surprised that He Song knew Pinger, but when Pinger began discussing some secrets, their attention was immediately captured.
Then, when Pinger mentioned the phrase "one person's success benefits all," it struck a chord deep within them.
"One person's success benefits all."
These words instantly resonated with both of them.
Meng Guan had been pondering how he could help his two friends increase their chances of achieving Foundation Establishment.
But just as he was thinking about it, the solution had fallen into his lap.
What could be better than bringing his two friends into the Earth Sect as disciples?
Once they became disciples of the Earth Sect, they would no longer need to worry about cultivation resources or safety.
With him, a Foundation Establishment expert, backing them, He Song and Wei Fan's chances of achieving Foundation Establishment would skyrocket.
If both of them, or even just one, managed to break through to Foundation Establishment, his own future would be much smoother.
Having Foundation Establishment friends by his side would bring countless benefits.
As for Wei Fan.
Upon hearing this news, he could hardly contain his excitement.
He was different from He Song. When He Song heard about the possibility of joining the Earth Sect, his first thought was about safety.
Only after ensuring his safety would he consider joining the Earth Sect.
But Wei Fan was different.
Like Meng Guan, he had come from the Earth Branch Academy.
What was the Earth Branch Academy? It was where the Earth Sect trained its outer sect disciples.
In other words, from a young age, Wei Fan had always aspired to join the Earth Sect.
Failing to join the Earth Sect and become an outer sect disciple had been a lingering regret for Wei Fan.
But now?
The opportunity to join the Earth Sect was right before his eyes. No wonder he was so excited.
However, even so, Wei Fan didn't speak up to persuade Meng Guan. Instead, he sat quietly, waiting for Meng Guan to make his decision.
True Person Clear Moon had thought she had everything figured out by using this as her final card.
But she didn't realize that although He Song, Meng Guan, and Wei Fan were close friends, when it came to matters that could significantly impact one another, they would never pressure each other.
They would let the person directly involved make their own decision.
Whether the decision was good or bad, they wouldn't interfere.
As for He Song.
He wasn't particularly concerned about whether Meng Guan would bring him and Wei Fan into the Earth Sect.
Of the three present, he was the most composed.
Not for any other reason, but because even outside the sect, he was confident in his ability to achieve Foundation Establishment.
It might take him decades or even a century, but as someone seeking immortality, he could afford to wait.
Currently, He Song lacked nothing in terms of cultivation resources and was fully confident in his ability to break through to Foundation Establishment.
Apart from being unable to continue studying the Dao of Formations, joining the Earth Sect didn't matter much to him.
If joining the Earth Sect this time would still attract a lot of attention, He Song would definitely refuse.
Just as he had previously declined to join the Earth Sect as a formation genius.
His secrets couldn't afford to be exposed under the scrutiny of countless people.
If his secrets were discovered, it would be a death sentence.
But Pinger had made it clear.
After Meng Guan achieved Foundation Establishment, he could bring the two of them into the Earth Sect.
Under such conditions, all attention would naturally be focused on Meng Guan, the newly promoted Foundation Establishment expert.
The attention on He Song and Wei Fan would be minimal.
In that case, being able to enter the Earth Sect unnoticed was something He Song wouldn't refuse.
After all, being within the Earth Sect was undoubtedly safer than staying at Bamboo Mountain Immortal Market.
If he could stay in a safer place, He Song wouldn't choose to venture into dangerous territory.
At most, he would simply hide his talent in the Dao of Formations while in the Earth Sect. As for other things, revealing a little wouldn't hurt.
Exposing some secrets wasn't a big deal, as long as his core secrets remained hidden.
Without drawing attention, He Song's secrets would remain safe.
Being in the Earth Sect.
Living as an inconspicuous figure seemed much safer.
At the very least, it was safer than joining the Earth Sect as a formation genius and being watched by countless people.
At the same time, revealing some abilities that weren't his ultimate trump cards could also serve to deter others, preventing them from thinking He Song was weak and easy to bully.
In this way.
Even joining the Earth Sect would be more beneficial than harmful for He Song.
(End of Chapter)