An absolute disadvantage outweighs benefits.
The only benefit is nothing more than being able to climb the Merit List, making others admire his genius even more.
But such a superficial reputation, why bother?
As he stands now, he has only slain a few Inner Core Realm Demon Beasts; who would dare say he is undeserving of the first place in the Primordial Pill Realm?
"Jiang... Jiang Shu, isn't going to the inner region too dangerous right now? Why not protect the city first? Actually, several True Disciples from various sects have retreated from the inner region of the Endless Sea."
"For example, Wu Tianming from our True Martial Sect, and Wenren Ping whom you know well from the Heavenly Puppet Sect; although both have entered the Nirvana Realm, they've only transcended the Nirvana Wind Tribulation, and in the Nirvana Realm, their accumulation and foundation are not yet robust enough, easily leading to life-and-death crises."
