LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 10
Although everyone was shocked that Ye Junlin casually picked up a Nascent Soul Cultivator as a disciple during his stroll, since they would all be part of the same group moving forward, they were quite happy about Hong Qianye’s addition.
After all, this meant the strength of the Xuantian Sect grew even more.
Once everyone dispersed, Ye Junlin took Hong Qianye to Mysterious Peak.
“You are the chief disciple of my master, so feel free to choose any cave dwelling here. Don’t hold back!” Ye Junlin said earnestly.
Hong Qianye looked at the dilapidated cave covered in cobwebs, her eye muscles twitching before she managed to squeeze out a word, “Thank… Master…”
No exaggeration, even the place where the Fire Cult’s miscellaneous disciples lived was better than this!
“Ahem, it’s a bit dirty. Just clean it up yourself,” Ye Junlin added.
“Remember, only the weak complain about their environment, while the strong have long since learned to adapt!” Ye Junlin imparted with a serious tone.
Having finished, he vanished with a whoosh.
He just straight-up bailed!
Hong Qianye clenched her fists, forcing back the fury boiling inside her, grinding her teeth as she muttered, “It’s fine, I’ll endure this…”
To achieve great things, one must first endure humiliation and burdens.
Since she chose to join her master, she had to learn to adapt to her new identity.
Next.
News about the Xuantian Sect defeating the Wind Thunder Sect spread like wildfire across the Arid Province.
“What?! The Wind Thunder Sect was wiped out?!!”
“Wow, where did the Xuantian Sect get that capability? They were at the bottom of the rankings among the six major sects before!”
“Did you hear? The Mysterious Peak’s master of the Xuantian Sect didn’t actually lose his cultivation! Today, the Nascent Soul Stage Qingpeng Demon King led his people to attack, and it was he who got killed!”
“So he broke through to Nascent Soul long ago; no wonder the Xuantian Sect is so aggressive! This kid must have an incredible mindset to hide for so long!”
“In my opinion, the Wind Thunder Sect is just out of luck, provoking someone at this moment; wow, they’re all done for now!”
…
Various factions were engaging in heated discussions, clearly shaken by this sudden event.
Especially the other four major sects, who kept a wary eye on the Xuantian Sect and didn’t dare underestimate them.
One Nascent Soul Cultivator isn’t too many, but in a backward place like the Arid Province, that’s the level of a powerhouse.
Strong enough to protect a faction for thousands of years!
“Hmph, if it wasn’t for this Qingpeng Demon King invasion, how long would that Mysterious Peak master have wanted to hide?”
“Although a Nascent Soul is strong, in our Banshan Sect’s eyes, it’s still not enough reason for you to act all arrogant!”
The leader of the Banshan Sect, Zhao Kongcheng, smirked, hands behind his back.
That’s because the Banshan Sect’s ancestor was a peak Nascent Soul cultivator too. He’s been in seclusion all these years to break through to Transformation Stage!
If successful, the Banshan Sect would completely dominate the Arid Province!
At the same time.
In Qingzhou, the capital of the Eastern Domain.
This place was dotted with numerous cultivation families, undying empires, and martial arts sects.
And the Yuhua Sect was the universally acknowledged supreme holy land, revered and worshiped by millions, maintaining its glory for over a million years!
Inside a certain ancestral temple, many spirit tablets were venerated, among which one already shattered tablet startled a disciple awake from his dreams, turning his face pale.
“Heavens, this is Mu Lao’s…”
You see, Mu Lao was an outer elder of the Yuhua Sect, quite prestigious, proficient in Earth-Level Divine Abilities, and one of the standout figures among the outer elders.
Who would’ve thought he’d suddenly die like this!
Soon, the news of Mu Lao’s death was reported layer by layer to the sect’s higher-ups.
The higher-ups were furious. Who was bold enough to dare lay hands on an elder of the Yuhua Sect?!
Everyone was outraged. As members of the Yuhua Sect, even casually walking outside, other factions wouldn’t dare provoke them, treating them like nobles.
Now an elder went out on business and was inexplicably taken out?
On a magnificent Immortal peak.
A middle-aged man dressed in golden robes had eyes that shimmered like gold, exuding a terrifying aura. His thick golden hair was braided, with hundreds of braids falling to his chest and back.
This man was the Grand Sun Venerable!
“Master, it’s all my fault! It was I who asked Mu Lao to deliver a medicinal pill to my father!”
A handsome man dressed in robes decorated with blazing sun patterns knelt down, bowing his head in apology.
Chen Xiao, son of Chen Yunhai!
“Get up; this isn’t your fault,” the Grand Sun Venerable said slowly, raising a hand to levitate Chen Xiao back up.
“Thank you for your forgiveness, Master!”
Chen Xiao’s eyes flickered with unspoken worry.
“If you have any questions, just ask,” Grand Sun Venerable replied coolly.
Chen Xiao said solemnly, “Mu Lao’s death makes me anxious. I can’t shake the feeling that my father’s sect will get involved, so I really want to go to the Arid Province and see for myself.”
The Grand Sun Venerable shook his head. “Xiao’er, do you know why I took you as my disciple?”
“Is it because the disciple possesses the Solar Sacred Body? That I have the potential to become an Immortal?” Chen Xiao answered.
In the cultivation world, apart from spiritual roots, the physique of a Cultivator was also crucial; a powerful physique could demonstrate impressive combat strength or allow for rapid progress in cultivation.
This world’s physiques could be categorized into Spiritual Bodies, Precious Bodies, Immortal Bodies, and Holy Bodies! Chen Xiao possessed the Solar Sacred Body, which caught the Yuhua Sect’s high regard!
The Grand Sun Venerable’s face remained expressionless: “That’s one reason; the second is that I see great ambition in you!”
“How can you be bogged down by such family ties when you crave strength? The day of the True Inheritance Disciple competition is fast approaching; you need to prepare yourself early. Defeat the other True Inheritance Disciples, claim the top spot, and the sect will pour resources into your training! That’s real benefit!”
“But…”
“No buts! As for the Wind Thunder Sect, I will send someone to the Arid Province to check the situation.”
Hearing this, Chen Xiao had no choice but to suppress his worries, cupping his hands in respect as he said, “Disciple won’t let Master’s expectations down.”
Then he turned to leave.
The Grand Sun Venerable coldly said, “Someone, go check the situation in the Arid Province.”
A deep voice echoed through the void, “Understood!”
…
At the Xuantian Sect, on Mysterious Peak.
With smoke curling and the fragrant smell of meat wafting in the air.
Hong Qianye skillfully grilled skewers of lamb, controlling the heat while skillfully sprinkling on some special seasonings. The skewers were tender, juicy, and sizzling.
She glanced back at the silver-haired young man lounging in a chair, basking in the sun, and her expression turned sour.
This was someone who once stirred up storms in the Central Region, controlling the lives and deaths of thousands of countries as a master of the Demonic Path. If someone were to invoke his title, even crying babies would hush up!
Now, he was doing menial work in a lowly sect. If his former enemies found out, they’d probably laugh so hard they’d cry!
“Eat, eat, eat! What’s so good about it? I really don’t understand; you’re a Transformation Stage cultivator, yet you’re still craving this kind of gluttony.”
“So shallow!”
Hong Qianye muttered under her breath.
“Xiao Hong, is it ready yet? Your Master can’t wait anymore!”
A voice called from behind.
“Almost, Master! I’ll bring it over right now!”
Hong Qianye placed dozens of skewers on a plate and presented it to the lazy Ye Junlin.
Ye Junlin comfortably leaned back in his chair, picked up a fragrant lamb skewer, and began to savor it.
Honestly, there was no need to cultivate during this period; he just needed to lay back and sign in daily, with his Divine Abilities and Martial Arts Techniques automatically leveling up. Talk about efficient!
Plus, due to the excessive random rewards, most were pretty useless, so he simply distributed the less desirable ones to Xu Yonian and the others for their strength upgrades, making everyone excited and grateful.
【Ding! Are you satisfied with the special grilled skewer seasoning reward from this system, dear host?】
A loli voice echoed in his mind.
“Of course! This flavor reminds me of my hometown, where there’s a city famous for its grilled meat.”
【Ding! As long as the host is satisfied!】
Ye Junlin turned his head towards Hong Qianye standing there, gesturing with his chin, “Hey, why don’t you grab one? No need to be shy.”
Hong Qianye shook her head. “Master, I’ve completely given up eating; I have no interest in worldly foods anymore.”
“Come on! If cultivating leads to this, what’s the point! Just listen to your Master and eat!”
Ye Junlin shook his head.
“No thanks, Master; I really have no interest,”
Hong Qianye replied disdainfully, thinking Ye Junlin was truly a bizarre flower in the cultivation world.
“Damn! Are you refusing to show respect? When I say eat, you eat! Where’s all this nonsense coming from?”
Ye Junlin glared.
You think I can’t get to you?
Hong Qianye: “…”
In the end, under Ye Junlin’s insistence, Hong Qianye reluctantly picked up a lamb skewer she was internally resistant to, initially smelling it, then with a face full of disgust, took a bite.
Boom!
Instantly, an explosion of flavor crashed over her taste buds.
Hong Qianye chewed slowly, a wondrous feeling rippling through her heart.
In a split second, her whole body shook as if struck by lightning, feeling as if her soul was about to leave her body, floating in ecstasy.
For some reason, perhaps triggered by deep childhood memories, this murderously-inclined Demon Cult Leader found her eyes brimming with tears.
Two lines of tears silently rolled down her cheeks,
“So… so delicious…”