Chapter 256: The Ultimate Multicolored Entry! (Part 2)

Chapter 256: The Ultimate Multicolored Entry! (Part 2)

Upon careful thought, they realized that Chen Qiu already had two Multicolored Entries.

This was a bit scary.

The leader of the Sky Axe Sect's eyes flashed with a hint of horror. This was too exaggerated!

After laughing for a while, Chen Qiu gradually calmed down. Feeling much better, he took a peach from the fruit platter beside him, bit into it, and started chewing vigorously. The person who prepared the fruits was quite thoughtful.

There were three platters.

One platter had crispy peaches, one had soft peaches, and the third had peaches that were neither crispy nor soft. Each platter had a sign indicating its contents, allowing him to choose.

They were very considerate, and he liked that.

Chen Qiu was very satisfied with the "Steady Progress (Ultimate Entry)" Entry.

His only confusion was that he had been thinking about an Entry related to cultivation speed, but "Steady Progress" didn't seem to have anything to do with cultivation speed. Was it because the more Entries one obtained, the stronger one's strength became, and the stronger one's strength, the faster one's cultivation speed?

It seemed to make sense.

Although he had some doubts, he didn't think too much about it.

He had a pressing thought on his mind.

It was known that three ordinary Entries could be combined to form an Ultimate Entry. He was eager to know if three Ultimate Entries could also be combined and what they would become. However, he needed to break through at least three minor realms to conduct this experiment, so he couldn't do it yet.

Although this Entry was powerful, it didn't cause such a strong emotional reaction in him. When he first obtained the "Steady Progress" Multicolored Entry, his emotions hadn't been so turbulent.

But for some reason, perhaps due to the recent Heavenly Tribulation, his severe injuries, and the depletion of his foundation, the sudden acquisition of this Entry, and the delicious peach he had just eaten, his mood was unusually good.

He just wanted to laugh.

Chen Qiu sat on the bed and looked at the people constantly peeking into the Celestial Palace, then sighed and waved his hand, saying, "Come in, all of you."

"Okay!"

Fat Dragon and the others entered one by one.

"And you too," Chen Qiu said, looking at the leader of the Sky Axe Sect.

Upon hearing this, the leader of the Sky Axe Sect was overjoyed. His eyes shone with excitement, and he took out a gift box from his bosom, speaking with trembling excitement, "Congratulations, Senior, on breaking through to the Body Fusion Stage and obtaining the Great Dao. I bring this gift to celebrate."

"Mm," Chen Qiu smiled and looked at everyone, then continued chewing the peach in his hand as he casually said, "Who prepared this fruit platter? They're very thoughtful. I like this style."

"At that moment, Fat Dragon noticed three fruit plates by the bedside, and he couldn't help but pause, then said, 'Qiu, it was prepared by the Younger Brown Bear Clan Leader.'"

"Call him in."

"Yes."

Soon—

The Young Brown Bear Clan Leader, looking somewhat apprehensive, knelt trembling before Chen Qiu, his voice shaking with unease. "Sect Leader, what are your instructions?"

Chen Qiu and he had already spoken many times, so there wasn't much awkwardness between them.

However, this was the first time he had been summoned so formally, and with Fat Dragon and the others surrounding him, he couldn't help but feel a bit nervous. Could it be that he had done something wrong recently?

Impossible!

Recently, after the Brown Bear Clan closed its doors, the Clan Leader wanted to defecate near the Celestial Palace. He had sent all the clan members ten miles away to do their business, and he had always been very careful. It was unlikely that he had done anything to bring bad luck.

"Hmm."

Chen Qiu sat on the bed, looking at the Young Brown Bear Clan Leader kneeling before him. After a long silence, he spoke softly, "It's a pity it's a male. It would have been better if it were a female."

"I've observed your meticulous work, and recently, I've been lacking a steward by my side. Someone who can take care of my daily needs, remember things I often forget, and handle various trivial tasks for me."

"You won't be responsible for any affairs in the Mock Heaven Sect, only for me."

"Do you think you can handle this position?"

"Ah?"

The Young Brown Bear Clan Leader, who had been kneeling, suddenly stiffened, his eyes widening in disbelief as he looked up at the Sect Leader. For a moment, he couldn't believe that such a huge opportunity had fallen into his lap!

"I'm asking you a question," Fat Dragon said with a hint of envy in his eyes, urging him, "Answer quickly, don't make Qiu wait."

These tasks were usually handled by Fat Dragon, but it seemed that Qiu was dissatisfied with his work and had specifically chosen someone else. At least, he couldn't imagine that the peach would be served on three plates, and he might have asked Qiu whether to eat the soft or hard peach.

His style was to consult Qiu before taking action.

The Brown Bear's approach was to do everything first and let Qiu choose the best option.

Indeed, this would feel more comfortable.

"I—"

The Young Brown Bear Clan Leader's voice trembled, and his whole body shook. The words "I'm willing" were difficult to utter at that moment. This was an extremely high-ranking and powerful position, and he was genuinely concerned that his mistakes might hinder the Sect Leader's important matters. But this opportunity was right in front of him, and if he missed it now, there might never be another chance!

But this thought flashed through his mind for less than an instant.

The next moment—

The Young Brown Bear Clan Leader immediately raised his bear paw, his face resolute and determined. In a hoarse voice, he said, "I can. As long as the Sect Leader is willing to use me, I will do my best!"

"Very good."

Chen Qiu smiled and nodded slightly. He had expected the Brown Bear to say something like, 'My cultivation is still low, and I'm not fit for such a responsibility,' but he had agreed without hesitation, showing great courage.

He liked that.

Then he turned to Fat Dragon and said, "That's enough. All of you, leave. I'll rest for a while."

"Take him down and get him some clothes. There's no steward wearing a cassock, so have one tailored for him. Now that he's become my steward, he'll also represent my image to the outside world. His cultivation may be low, but his appearance must be presentable. Fat Dragon, you take care of this."

"Oh, right."

"You don't seem to have a name yet. Let me give you one. Do you have any special skills?"

"I—" The Young Brown Bear Clan Leader said cautiously, "I'm the fastest tree climber among our clan."

"Hmm, you do climb fast. I'll call you Bear Gao."

Chen Qiu nodded and smiled, "Follow Fat Dragon down for now. Come to the Celestial Palace tomorrow, and I'll give you some instructions. After that, you'll stay by my side, never leaving my side."

The reason he preferred a female was because of this. After all, it would be a bit strange for a male Brown Bear to follow him around all day, never leaving his side.

But it was hard to come by a suitable candidate, so gender wasn't that important.

"Qiu."

Fat Dragon, standing by the side, hesitated and asked, "Should we castrate Bear Gao or get him a gender-changing attribute? It might be more convenient in the future."

"No need."

Chen Qiu shook his head with a hint of helplessness, "There's no need to go that far. Alright, all of you leave. I'll rest alone."

After Fat Dragon and the others left, he used his spiritual energy to close the Celestial Palace doors and lay on the bed, alone in the empty palace, gazing at the ceiling with a smile. He didn't want to do anything at the moment.

He just wanted to lie still and quiet.

He enjoyed this moment of peace.

Finally, he had reached the Body Fusion Stage, and it was a very satisfying entry into this stage. Although there were some twists and turns along the way, overall, it was a great experience.

Outside the Celestial Palace.

"Congratulations!"

Fat Dragon, with a complex expression, patted Bear Gao's shoulder. "From now on, we're officially colleagues. Who knows, you might have to take on more responsibilities in the future."

Although Bear Gao didn't hold any position in the Mock Heaven Sect, it was clear to everyone that he had become one of the most powerful figures in the sect.

In the future, Bear Gao's words would almost represent Chen Qiu's intentions.

"Indeed."

Even Scholar couldn't help but smile, "Who would've thought that a brown bear in a cassock would become Qiu's steward? Not just anyone can take on this position. Maybe I'll have to rely on your help in the future."

"What about me?" Xing Dou was the first to approach, his face full of eagerness. "My name is Xing Dou, and my name was also given to me by the Sect Leader. You can call me Ah Dou. Could you ask Qiu Ge to let me test some of the pills I've refined over the years? I've refined quite a few innovative pills, but I've never found anyone to test them."

Innovative pills referred to entirely new medicinal concoctions.

The effects of these pills often differed from their intended purpose when first crafted.

For example, the "Clear Heart Pill" from the Vast Continent, originally intended as an aphrodisiac, was now widely used as a detox pill. The effects of the pill were unknown until it was tested by a pill tester.

These pill testers were not just any ordinary cultivators; they had to possess a certain level of cultivation, be highly sensitive to their body's reactions, and, most importantly, not fear death.

"And me too."

Even Qu Gui joined the group, his face beaming with excitement. "I'm Qu Gui, an outer sect elder of the Mock Heaven Sect. I'm mainly in charge of managing the outer sect disciples, and I specialize in assassination. But I've never been assigned an assassination mission. Could you ask Qiu Ge to give me an assassination task sometime? Otherwise, I feel like I'll never get a chance to prove myself."

There were many such small requests within the Mock Heaven Sect.

However, in the past, no one dared to bother Qiu Ge with these matters. Now, with the steward as an intermediary, things were much easier. Many times, Bear Gao only needed to mention something casually, and the issue would be resolved.

"Please, it's nothing."

Bear Gao, feeling overwhelmed by the attention, quickly bowed to the elders. "Elders, I'm just a humble servant of the Sect Leader. I don't deserve such treatment. In the future, if I do anything wrong, I hope you will kindly point it out to me."

"Don't forget about me."

At that moment, the Sect Leader of the Sky Axe Sect approached, looking slightly anxious. "Do you remember me? We were just standing together at the entrance of the Celestial Palace, working as security guards."

"Of course, of course. I remember. Now, no one else is vying for the security position."

After some small talk, Fat Dragon sent people to capture Foundation Establishment beasts while Bear Gao went to get custom-made clothes. The crowd dispersed around the Celestial Palace.

The young Brown Bear Clan Leader returned to the forest behind the Celestial Palace, where his clan would reside for the time being.

Sitting alone by the spring, he looked at his reflection in the water and couldn't help but grin foolishly, his eyes filled with excitement and disbelief. Even now, he couldn't quite believe that such a huge stroke of luck had fallen upon him! What had he done to deserve this?

Inside the Celestial Palace, he had suppressed his emotions, but now that he was alone, he could finally release his pent-up feelings.

The Sect Leader's steward!

This position was equivalent to the second-in-command of the Mock Heaven Sect, a highly influential and powerful role. With enough time in this position, it could even surpass the authority of the second-in-command! Despite being only at the Golden Core stage, even the Peak Refinement Void Sky Axe Sect Leader would show him respect.

What was this called?

It was called status!

After a few breaths, he could no longer contain his emotions. Standing by the spring, he raised his chest and clenched his fists, his face filled with excitement. "I will climb step by step to the very top!"

"I will be Bear Gao!"

From being a hungry beast in the boundless desert of the Great Xia Kingdom, to becoming a well-fed spirit beast of the Mock Heaven Sect, and then a mountain guardian disciple with a chance to show his face, and now the Sect Leader's steward.

He had taken only four steps,

But he was already close to reaching the pinnacle of power in the Vast Continent.

Not only was he fast at climbing trees, but he was also quick to rise in status!

Who would have thought that a spirit beast could have the opportunity to hold power over the world?

In this world, one must use their wits to get ahead, unlike the Sect Leader's foolish wolf, who relied on his size to act arrogantly in the mountains. Now, he was locked up in a mini-world, destined to live out his days in solitude.

A spirit beast that didn't want to be a steward wasn't a good spirit beast!

At that moment,

The excited Brown Bear Clan Leader approached from the forest, holding a beautifully embroidered leather book. "This is our Brown Bear Clan's genealogy. You are listed as the first, and your name is Bear Gao!"

"Hmm?"

Bear Gao, still excited, looked at the genealogy in his father's hands and paused for a moment. "When did our Brown Bear Clan get a genealogy?"

"We didn't have one before, but now we do!"

"Thanks to you, our Brown Bear Clan will surely follow the Sect Leader to greater heights. Without a genealogy, we would have lost face."

The Brown Bear Clan Leader, full of excitement, instructed, "Tomorrow is your first day on the job. I want to remind you to be cautious. Ask few questions, say little, listen and observe. You must—"

His nagging voice echoed by the forest spring.

Bear Gao nodded, both annoyed and unable to hide his smile.

Today was indeed a good day.

From this day forward, Bear Gao would no longer be an unknown, nameless cultivator. The further Qiu Ge went, the higher Bear Gao's status would rise!

He had already come up with a slogan to motivate and encourage himself.

Bear Gao, rising higher and higher.

Bear Gao, rising with the tide.

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