Volume 1, Chapter 11 Heavenly Sects Contention at the Clear Sky Peak (Part 2)

Hearing Ai Zhongwen recommend a disciple who could surpass Mo Yuan, Zheng Xuns complexion turned bright, I dont know which junior brother is being recommended by Junior Brother Ai?

The Golden Whistle Sword was made from one of the five elemental metals, of which were usually used by cultivators for long distance information transmissions. The disciples in the upper court commonly used this contact method. However, although the lower court also had this tool, it was strictly used by elite disciples such as Zheng Xun and were generally only used during urgent times.

Ai Zhongwen replied, Firstly, this person lives on the 15th peak, the Hope Star Peak. Even if we were to invite him now, it would take some time to travel from that peak to the Clear Sky Peak. We would have to wait at least until tomorrow, and secondly, this person is not an ordinary disciple and cannot be summoned easily. However, if we use the Golden Whistle Sword, he would know the urgency of the news, and hopefully, he would stop practicing and quickly come.

He hesitated for a moment and then asked, This disciple is surnamed, Zhang? I dont know whether he is Zhang Fengyan, Zhang Genkun, or Zhang Mianze?

He didnt know about Zhang Yans true origin. Although he knew that he was Zhous Family son-in-law, it seemed that Zhang Yan didnt want his true status widely known. And Ai Zhongwen also didnt want to publicize it, as he didnt want to become Zhang Yans enemy later. So, he couldnt answer this question.

Ai Zhongwen still couldnt say the truth, so he tactfully replied, All fellow disciples dont need to doubt him. This persons origin is extraordinary, far above many others.

As he turned and glanced at Hu Shengyu, his eyes faintly expressed mockery and ridicule.

These disciples were sitting in order based on their cultivation level. Hu Shengyu also sat in the front row on the right side. With his arrogant and aloof character, he rarely had contact with other disciplesand didnt even know about the event involving Bian Qiao and Zhang Yan. But hearing these words made his complexion darken in an instant. A murderous intent faintly flashed in his eyes.

Listening to these disciples words, Zheng Xun suddenly felt disappointed. He shook his head and no longer spoke.

Originally, Ai Zhongwen stepped forward and gave his idea because he thought about the schools reputation. Especially because their Sect was the current host of this convention. And when he heard that numerous disciples from the Vast Origin Sect and the Great Southern Sect had just arrived at Cangwu Mountains foot; if those sects disciples arrived at the peak first, where would Blue Ocean Sects honor be? So, because of that, it became urgent, and there was no one who could take on the responsibilities; the decision should be made quickly.

When he just walked outside, he stopped for a moment to see lush pines and cypress trees grandly standing on both sides of the road. His heroic spirit arose. Ai Zhongwen thought that he was also quite excellent at deciphering the Eclipse codes, even if he left the circle of these short-sighted people, he wouldnt be left far behind them, right? He decided to personally act and face Mo Yuan, to see whether this teen really lived up to his name as a child prodigy. When Ai Zhongwen thought up here, a heroic spirit rose up from his heart as he then strode straight toward the second gate.

Zhang Yan had walked for a while. However, his pace had actually slowed down, since he was still immersed in the previous event. He couldnt help but wonder: What was the meaning behind that Daoist nuns words?

After successfully breaking through to the Primordial Qi Condensation Realm, his five senses were far sharper than before. He could clearly hear the dialog between the nun and Zhao Ying. And those remarks was it intended for him?

Like the river like the river, then the scarce water flowed, a little circle

He thought more deeply about this point. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that possibility grow bigger

The problem should really be in these words, thatdoing too much is just as bad as doing too little.

He quickly turned around and bowed down to the nuns direction in the distance.

For example, the step to build ones own cultivation foundation was divided into two realms. One was the Qi Condensing Realm, and the other was Qi Establishment Realm. However, these two realms were in fact, a part of one true realm that wasQuenching the Primordial Qi and how to make it grow.

For those who didnt understand the enlightenment like this, it would take several tens of years of practicing for them to finally condense their Qi. The premise of why they could even condense thenis due to the disappearance of their Qis impurity and also because they could calmly control their emotions by then. These conditions would focus their Qi into one and let them break through to the Primordial Qi Establishment Realm. Of which, would become the foundation to open their immortal meridian.

Aside from cultivators of the ancient families, there was no other possibility, that anyone would know about these matters.

These acts were deliberately done with tacit understanding for control and understanding between those ancient families.

In fact, the ancient families hands and feet stretched far in this aspect of control. If one did not have the origin of an ancient family, their cultivation would surely be treading on thin ice. And once they took a wrong step, they would no longer be able to turn back and would drown.

That Daoist nun should have obviously been aware of his cultivation state, although she didnt directly speak about it. She reminded him with a literary reference. Although he didnt know why she did that, Zhang Yan noted this favor from her.

When he thought about this, he couldnt wait to find a quiet place to immediately enter meditation. Just when he was about to try to find a place, he looked back and was surprised, as his eyes saw a familiar figure enter his sight.

Zhang Yan was puzzled, Senior Brother Ai, what happened?

As they walked forward, it took about a thousand steps before Ai Zhongwen finished telling the whole story to Zhang Yan.

Senior Brother Ai, you said that Senior Brother Chen had just left after showing his invincible might in this grand event while I was closed up and practicing? And he actually just came out from his closed door training and has successfully opened his immortal meridian?

Zhang Yans eyes flashed. He could faintly grasp the whole story. And now there are only 16 sect disciples on the top of the peak?

At this time, he looked up and said, Finally

Coincidentally, since the early morning, the disciples that had already arrived at this stone platform had the same expression. Their eyes tightly locked onto the field with their hands tightly clenched. Their tense and anxious looks could be seen clearly on their faces.

Ai Zhongwen whispered, This is Senior Brother Cheng from the Great Tranquility Temple. Although hes only a novice disciple, his Cheng Family is quite famous and prosperous. He also excels in deciphering the Eclipse codes.

These two peoples eyes had good eyesight. They could see the eclipse codes written on the page clearly. Zhang Yan who was looking at the fragmented bamboo token in Mo Yuan hands couldnt help but smile.

Sure enough, after a little while, the middle-aged Daoists complexion looked stumped and dejected. He pushed the plate into the midair, shook his head and sighed, Junior Brother is really brilliant, this Senior Brother admits defeat.

Mo Yuans snorted and sneered, The Blue Ocean Sect is really mediocre!

Since this Senior Brother Cheng had thrown in the towel, he naturally said nothing, as to avoid bringing disgrace to himself again. He removed a small bag and threw it toward the teenager, as he then cupped his hand and left the platform with a dejected face.

Ai Zhongwen explained, Its Moonriver Sand, one of the five elements of divine sand. That Mo Yuan came alone, and as he feared that he would be ganged up by numerous disciples to fight him, he set a bet; as long as the one who comes forward was not an outer disciple, no matter who they are, they must place half a kg of Moonriver Sand as a bet.

And judging from the 5 small bags piling up on the table, this Mo Yuan had at least won five times already.

Ai Zhongwen sighed, Luckily, Im not one of those people.

Those words awoke the depressed and frustrated disciples hereas if they were being reminded that there was still a lifeline for them. Whether or not they knew about Zhang Yan, these people unconsciously nodded their heads. They really couldnt bear the mockeries and despising words from Mo Yuan toward the Blue Ocean Sect again.

Ai Zhongwen who previously stood motionless beside Zhang Yan suddenly looked at Zhang Yans face, his eyes showed a little bit of expectation.

Zhang Yan was not only not stepping forward, but he instead gave a wink to Ai Zhongwen and quickly turned away and left the platform.

After walking several hundred steps, Zhang Yan suddenly stopped, turned his head and smiled, Senior Brother Ai, do you think that this Zhang Yan retreated because of fear?

Zhang Yan let out a smile, Actually, winning against Mo Yuan is easy.

Zhang Yan confidently smiled and continued, Its not that Im boasting and only talking big. I have observed this Mo Yuan carefully. Although he is quite skilled in deciphering the Eclipse codes, however, every time he faces difficult problems. He always uses his bamboo token to deduce the codes. Looking at this aspect only, he is far inferior to me.

Senior Brother Ai, would you believe it if I said I had a better idea to reverse the situation? Zhang Yan faintly smiled before continuing, Senior Brother, if I were to step forward on that platform, even if I were to win against Mo Yuan, I would only be the target of mockery and laughter. Not to mention those elite senior brothers would absolutely hate me to the bone. Instead of gaining fame and reputation, I may lose my life there.

All the disciples from the three temples were blocked at the mountain foot. If eventually, a novice disciple could win the challenge, then what would people think about those elite outer and inner disciples? Although the real situation might be different, as long as rumors started to spread out, it would be equal to sweeping those disciples reputation as well as their familys reputation. Stepping forward in that situation would not give any benefits, but would only result in garnering hatred and jealousy from those people.

He recalled Hu Shengyus gloomy and ferocious expression back in the hall. He was about to remind Zhang Yan to be careful about this matter, Zhang Yan suddenly changed the subject, However, since Im also a disciple from the Blue Ocean Sect, I cannot sit idly when seeing those outsiders recklessly humiliating us!

Zhang Yan faintly smiled, Since those Vast Origin Sects disciples had blocked the passageway, why cant we do the same?

I heard Senior Brother Chen Feng had stopped the disciples from those two sects alone and nobody was able to climb up to the mountain peak. Zhang Yan greatly wanted to follow Chen Fengs footprints. If they could block his fellow disciples, then he would also do the same. Zhang Yan quickly turned toward Ai Zhongwen. As his eyes flashed with an indescribable aura, he said, Senior Brother Ai, do you dare to go together with me?