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Chapter 212: The Peak Master of Spirit Profound Peak
Chapter 212: The Peak Master of Spirit Profound Peak
Among the Seven Peaks of the Seven Mysteries Sect, the Great Mystic Peak holds the foremost position as the main peak, established during the founding of the sect. It also serves as the core foundation of the Heaven and Earth Dragon Lock Array, where the Supreme Elders of the sect have always resided, setting it apart from the other peaks.
However, this has no bearing on the status of disciples from different peaks. The disciples of the Great Mystic Peak are no different from those of the other peaks, except that the Peak Master of the Great Mystic Peak also holds the position of the Sect Master. Thus, it stands as the foremost among the seven peaks.
Aside from the Great Mystic Peak, the remaining six peaks hold no distinction in status.
Spirit Profound Peak.
Its position among the seven peaks is adjacent to the Great Mystic Peak. The Great Mystic Peak corresponds to the 'Heavenly Pivot' of the Big Dipper, while the Spirit Profound Peak aligns with the 'Jade Beam'.
Compared to the other six peaks, this mountain seems slightly shorter, but its shape exudes a delicate and graceful aura. Surrounded by clouds and mist, the peak is adorned with patches of purple and green bamboo. Numerous elegant residences, constructed from bamboo, are nestled among the greenery, each bearing the character 'Spirit' as a fitting description.
"Master Sister Meng!"
"Master Sister is back!"
"Greetings, Master Sister."
Meng Danyun, accompanied by Chen Mu, ascended the Spirit Profound Peak along the mountain path, encountering several Inner Sect disciples along the way. They all respectfully bowed to Meng Danyun, and those with closer relationships greeted her with cheerful smiles.
As Meng Danyun and Chen Mu disappeared from sight on the mountain path, a group of male and female disciples gathered. One of them whispered, "Who was that person beside Master Sister Meng just now? Is he a new disciple of our Spirit Profound Peak? He seems quite handsome."
Shen Linyi tapped her forehead and said, "I completely forgot about that. I remember Elder Brother Linghu saying that he would definitely come to the Seven Mysteries Sect. Since he's walking alongside Master Sister Meng, it must be him."
Elder Brother Linghu nodded slightly and smiled, "Most likely. I didn't expect him to join our Spirit Profound Peak, but Master Sister Meng won't remain in the True Disciple position for long. There's no other choice for the next True Disciple but him. Next time we meet, we should address him as Elder Brother Chen."
The Seven Mysteries Sect recruits disciples annually within the prefecture. In more remote county towns, they hold recruitments every two to three years.
Within each peak, Outer Sect disciples address Inner Sect disciples as Elder Brothers or Sisters, regardless of age. The same goes for Inner Sect disciples when addressing True Disciples. However, among Inner or Outer Sect disciples, seniority is determined by the time of entry into the sect.
"Elder Brother Chen..."
Shen Linyi gazed in the direction where Chen Mu and Meng Danyun had disappeared, recalling Chen Mu's appearance. A hint of admiration appeared on her face as she said, "Elder Brother Chen is truly remarkable. Even before joining the sect, he surpassed the True Disciples of other sects. In the future, the True Disciples of other peaks will likely not be his match."
In her heart, she silently added, "He's also very handsome and graceful."
Elder Brother Linghu nodded, "Elder Brother Chen has already cultivated the Wind, Thunder, and Fire Triple Phases Realm, entering the second level of each. His current strength is no less than the Elders of the Upper and Earth Mystic Peaks, and with further cultivation, he will surely surpass them. It's uncertain if he can catch up to Elder Brother Zhou of the Great Mystic Peak, though. I heard that Elder Brother Zhou has already comprehended the second level of the Earthly Depth Concept."
"The second level of Earthly Depth Concept?"
Another disciple who had been silent up until now showed a hint of surprise.
For these Inner Sect disciples, reaching the Organ Realms or cultivating the first level of two or three realms is already the pinnacle of their pursuit. The Earthly Depth Concept, even at its first level, is no less challenging than comprehending the second level of any of the six realms. Elder Brother Zhou's innate talent and understanding had him stuck at this stage for two years.
"I'm not sure if it's true, but it's likely coming from the Great Mystic Peak. After all, Elder Brother Zhou has been practicing the Earthly Depth Concept for two and a half years. Even if it's difficult, he should have made some progress by now."
Elder Brother Linghu nodded, "Indeed, it's been two and a half years since Elder Brother Zhou started practicing the Earthly Depth Concept. No matter how challenging, he should have achieved a breakthrough by now."
"If Elder Brother Zhou comprehends the second level of the Earthly Depth Concept, he'll definitely rank within the top ten, maybe even the top five, in the New Talent Register. I wonder when Elder Brother Chen will have the chance to catch up. I think Elder Brother Chen is the same age as Elder Brother Zhou, both twenty-seven years old. They only have three years left on the New Talent Register."
...
Chen Mu followed Meng Danyun up the mountain, remaining inconspicuous throughout the journey. He quietly trailed beside her, occasionally glancing at some of the Spirit Profound Peak's disciples but quickly averted his gaze.
As they climbed higher, clouds and mist enveloped the mountain path.
The bamboo residences became scarce, and the number of Spirit Profound Peak disciples they encountered dwindled until they reached the peak. Ahead, a solemn and majestic hall came into view.
"Spirit Profound Hall."
Chen Mu glanced at the plaque above the hall.
However, Meng Danyun did not lead him into the hall. Instead, she turned along the corridor, bypassing the learning hall, and whispered, "Our Master is in good health, but sometimes she enters a trance-like state and remains unresponsive for extended periods. It's best not to disturb her during these times. She will speak once she regains awareness."
"Master..."
"Spirit Mystic Peak's Peak Master, Qin Mengjun?"
A glimmer of recognition flashed across Chen Mu's eyes. Even in the remote Jade Prefecture, tales of Qin Mengjun's achievements were well-known. She was one of the top-ranked Marrow Cleansing Masters, just a step away from the pinnacle of martial arts.
However, the mention of 'not being in good condition' by Meng Danyun piqued his curiosity. How could a Marrow Cleansing Master not be in good condition? There must be a reason he was unaware of.
Perhaps Spirit Mystic Peak's current ranking among the Seven Profound Peaks was quite poor. It was so pitiful that in this generation, not a single Inner Sect Disciple on the entire peak had reached the Six Viscera Realm, and this was the reason she wanted him to take over her position as a True Disciple.
But Chen Mu didn't mind.
It didn't matter which peak he joined; he didn't need anyone's guidance. As long as he had secret manuals and concept charts, he could master everything through his own efforts and understanding.
So, even though he sensed Meng Danyun's intention to have him join Spirit Mystic Peak, he didn't have any other thoughts about it. After all, with Meng Danyun, a familiar figure, at Spirit Mystic Peak, things would be much more convenient for him.
Following Meng Danyun, Chen Mu soon arrived at the rear of the hall.
Before long, Chen Mu spotted a massive ancient tree in the distance, its canopy resembling a cloud. Below the tree was a rock, and sitting on it was a woman in plain clothing, appearing younger than Meng Danyun. She sat motionlessly on the rock, gazing up at the tree's canopy, lost in thought.
Meng Danyun gestured to Chen Mu to be quiet, then quietly approached the rock and respectfully bowed to the woman, speaking in a soft voice, "Master, Danyun is here."
The woman on the rock continued to stare at the canopy, seemingly unaware of Meng Danyun's presence. She sat motionlessly, while Meng Danyun patiently waited, maintaining her bow.
Chen Mu stood quietly behind them, observing Qin Mengjun, the Peak Master of Spirit Mystic Peak and a Marrow Cleansing Master of the seventh realm of martial arts. In the eleven states of the Cold Northern Region, she was one of the closest to the Blood Transformation Realm.
She seemed... utterly unthreatening.
Yes, Chen Mu felt no pressure from her at all. Sitting on the rock, she seemed to blend seamlessly with the surroundings, like a gentle breeze in the vastness of heaven and earth.
But the more he observed this, the more Chen Mu felt a sense of gravity. This situation was terrifying; he had pushed his 'Autumn Wind Sense' to its limit, yet he couldn't detect Qin Mengjun's presence at all!
He could see her, she was right there, yet his senses picked up nothing! The absence of threat and pressure was, in itself, the greatest threat.
This meant...
The gap between them was so vast that it was almost like heaven and earth.
"Is this the Marrow Cleansing Master... no, a master standing at the very peak?"
"It's said she has mastered the Heavenly Firmament Concept, but she hasn't reached the third step. This feeling must be between the second and third steps, what they call the 'Heavenly Firmament Domain'."
Chen Mu whispered to himself.
Martial Domain.
After reaching the pinnacle of the second step of the concept, one integrates their Martial Will to form a unique realm. Within a certain range, they can forcefully expel all heavenly powers that don't belong to them, forming a domain almost entirely under their control.
As far as he knew, once one mastered the Martial Domain, they could overwhelm those weaker than themselves. Within the domain, techniques could be executed without regard for distance or frequency.
Because one was almost half-merged with heaven and earth, within the domain, it was as if their body had expanded to cover every point, with no distinction between front and back, up and down.
Heavenly Firmament Domain.
It wasn't the ultimate path in the world, but it was second only to complete concepts like Yin-Yang and Five Elements.
The more Chen Mu tried to sense Qin Mengjun's state, the more he felt the depth of her realm. At least, before he mastered the Heavenly Firmament Concept, he couldn't even fathom the height of her realm.
Time passed...
The woman who had been sitting on the rock, lost in thought, gradually regained some vitality in her dazed eyes. Turning her head, she looked at Meng Danyun in the distance and smiled gently, "Danyun, you're back?"
Then, she glanced at Chen Mu and said with a smile, "Gales, Thunderclap, Fiery Cauldron, Earth Mountain, Water Cavern... So, you must be Chen Mu?"
(End of Chapter)
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