Chapter 337: "I wish to join the Cao Tian Sect."

Chapter 337: "I wish to join the Cao Tian Sect."

However, it was clear that Chen Qiu quickly noticed that the father and son were in a heartfelt embrace, and they didn't seem to be paying attention to what he was saying. He could only sigh softly, rubbing his temples and muttering.

"What a mess."

This little incident didn't affect him much; it was truly just a minor interruption, but this particular one was a bit too chaotic.

Given the strength of this father and son, it was evident that their family's power shouldn't be weak, but he hadn't expected them to have such troubles.

He didn't bother saying anything more.

He stood quietly by the side, watching the commotion. Finally, the two noticed him.

"Chen Qiu, is that you?"

The Wei Family Patriarch, with reddened eyes, strode forward, came to Chen Qiu, and tightly grasped his hands. His voice trembled with gratitude, "Please forgive my son's behavior. You probably haven't started a family yet, but when you do, you'll understand the feelings of being a parent."

"Er Gong is my only son."

"The fact that he has changed is the most comforting thing for me."

"It's all thanks to you."

"I don't know how to express my gratitude. He was bewitched by a demoness and came to fight you, but not only did you defeat him and spare his life, but you also helped him change his mindset. Such a debt of gratitude is truly beyond repayment."

"Take this Night Pearl; you must accept it."

The Wei Family Patriarch's trusted aide, standing by his side, chimed in, "Patriarch, this Night Pearl is your most cherished possession!"

The Wei Family Patriarch feigned anger, "Nonsense! This debt of gratitude is so great that even my most precious possession is not enough to repay it, let alone something like this!"

This time, it was truly a double celebration!

Not only had he changed his son's mindset, but he had also gained the opportunity to befriend such a genius. Perhaps, just like thousands of years ago, the Wei Family's power would rise to a new level.

However, when giving gifts, it's essential to let others know how valuable the gift is.

This was a necessary act.

"Oh?"

Chen Qiu raised his eyebrows slightly and took the Night Pearl, but he was puzzled because no panel appeared in front of him. He had an entry called "Omniscience," which allowed him to see the effects of all treasures in the form of panels.

But this Night Pearl didn't trigger any panel, and seeing how seriously the other party was treating it, he wondered if even his "Omniscience" couldn't detect its properties.

Unconsciously, his tone became more serious.

"May I ask what effects this Night Pearl has?"

"Bright!"

The Wei Family Patriarch replied earnestly, "It's very bright. You've probably never seen such a bright and round Night Pearl. It's said to have formed in the deep sea over ten thousand years, making it extremely rare and a priceless treasure."

"I mean, aside from being bright, what other effects does it have?"

"The only effect of the Night Pearl is its brightness; there are no other effects."

". . ."

Chen Qiu's hand froze in mid-air, and he looked up expressionlessly at the Wei Family Patriarch. After seeing that the other party's expression was serious and not mocking, he remained silent for a while before accepting the Night Pearl and replying hoarsely, "Thank you."

Although it didn't seem very useful, it should still be considered rare. If he took it to an auction in the Sixth Rank Immortal Plane, he could probably sell it for a good amount of spirit stones.

However, he could only sell it in the Sixth Rank Immortal Plane; in the Fifth Rank, not many people would be willing to buy such a useless item with spirit stones.

After chatting for a while, Chen Qiu began to see off his guests and took the opportunity to send away the second miss of the Ji Family.

"Phew!"

Looking at the once again quiet little world, Chen Qiu turned to the Cao Tian Sect disciples, who were filled with anticipation. He smiled lightly and announced, "Rest for the night, and we'll set off early tomorrow to go home!"

"Hooray!!!"

The excited roars echoed throughout the little world.

Even the group of brown bears stood up, pounding their chests with excitement. They couldn't wait to return to the Endless Desert and show off to the demons there.

Before, they were considered the least influential group among the demons in the Endless Desert.

But now, things were different.

Even though they hadn't focused much on cultivation, their cultivation had naturally reached the Nascent Soul stage. Going to the Greater Xia Kingdom would be like crushing ants; there was no contest. Following the Cao Tian Sect, even a small amount of their power was more than enough for them.

Moreover, the young chieftain of the brown bear tribe was Chen Qiu's personal butler, giving them a higher status in the Cao Tian Sect than those who had joined later.

Meanwhile, on a flying boat in the Sixth Rank Immortal Plane, the Extinction Immortal Realm, the Wei Family Patriarch looked at his son, who was embracing the second miss of the Ji Family, with deep satisfaction. Finally, his son was no longer being treated like a dog.

As a parent, seeing one's beloved child being treated like a dog by others was an unbearable feeling.

As for the fear and despair in Ji Ruyue's eyes, he completely ignored it, even feeling a sense of relief and mockery.

Does he know fear now?

Where did he get the courage before?

Just then—

Er Gong suddenly spoke in a hesitant tone, "Father..."

"Hmm?"

"Actually, I also like the first miss of the Ji Family."

The Wei Family Patriarch burst into laughter, "Hahaha!!! After laughing for several breaths, he waved his hand vigorously and said, "Go ahead and take both women from the Ji Family! I doubt they'll dare to do anything. If they do, we'll wipe them out!"

As long as his son wasn't acting like a lapdog, anything was fine.

"Is that okay?"

Er Gong's eyes lit up, "Actually, I also like Ji Ruyue's mother. I think she's very charming."

"Well..."

The Wei Family Patriarch hesitated for a moment. Ji Ruyue's mother was the first wife of the Ji Family, and this would offend the Ji Family greatly. But after a moment's thought, he coldly smiled and nodded, "Although I don't quite approve of your taste, if you like her, go ahead and take her too!"

"I also want the Ji Family Patriarch!"

". . ."

The Wei Family Patriarch remained silent for a long time before replying hoarsely, "Son, taking the Ji Family Patriarch is truly unacceptable."

"No, I mean..."

". "

As he watched his son become more and more agitated and excited, the Wei Family Patriarch remained silent, deep in thought. He had initially thought that his son's mind had recovered a little, but now it seemed there was no improvement at all; his son had simply gone from one extreme to another.

From a lapdog who obeyed everyone's commands, he had transformed into a lawless and lecherous demon.

If he had to choose between these two extremes...

No, why must he choose between these extremes? Why not find a middle ground?

He didn't know what to do.

All he could do was hope that this was a positive change.

At least there was change, and change was a good thing.

That night, the entire Tide Immortal Plane was filled with hidden undercurrents. Those with lower cultivation levels couldn't sense these undercurrents, but many of the top powers could already smell the signs of an impending storm.

When Chen Qiu successfully passed through the Third Rank Heavenly Tribulation at the peak of his Tribulation cultivation, he had completely stirred up the tides of the Tide Immortal Plane.

The night before, Chen Qiu, with his Earth Immortal Eighth Level cultivation, had completely defeated Wei Er Gong, who was at the peak of True Immortal cultivation and possessed a True Body. This victory clearly proclaimed who the strongest in the Tide Immortal Plane was.

Note the two key points: a direct confrontation and a complete victory.

If it weren't for the Shadow Stone recordings that circulated, this news might not have been believed by many, as it seemed too unbelievable.

This also meant that if Chen Qiu wanted to unify the entire Tide Immortal Plane, everyone would have no choice but to submit to his rule. The power gap was simply too great. However, many were unwilling to let go of their legacies that had been passed down for so many years, so the question of whether to unite and resist Chen Qiu's unification became a heated topic of private discussion the night before.

Resist?

Most likely, even if they joined forces, they wouldn't stand a chance.

But if they didn't resist, wouldn't they have to hand over the foundations of their legacies that had been built over the years?

Badan naturally received the news as well.

After the Ascension Assembly, Badan left Zhongzhou City and returned to his own barbarian territory. He patiently waited for his True Immortal Tribulation and prepared for it, but due to Chen Qiu's Third Rank Heavenly Tribulation, all the Heaven's Essence in the Vast Continent had been completely depleted, leaving no surplus to form his True Immortal Tribulation.

"This is truly outrageous!"

Badan stood on the desert, his expression dazed as he gazed into the distance towards Zhongzhou City. He vaguely remembered the first time he met Chen Qiu, and he was simply shocked because it was the first time he had seen someone who had escaped from the Celestial Prison.

After Chen Qiu lent him a thread of the Yin Emperor's Fortune, that was the first time he called Chen Qiu 'Senior'.

In fact, at that time, Chen Qiu's strength was far inferior to his own.

After all, he had already reached the peak of Celestial Immortal cultivation, while Chen Qiu was only at the Fusion stage, a huge gap that put them on completely different levels. He called Chen Qiu 'Senior' purely out of gratitude and trust in Chen Qiu's potential.

He had absolute faith in Chen Qiu's potential. Even after Chen Qiu had gone missing for seven years, he believed that Chen Qiu was still alive.

He believed that Chen Qiu would rise one day.

However, he never imagined that the rise would be so rapid. It had only been a few years since he first met Chen Qiu, and Chen Qiu had already grown to such an outrageous level. With an Earth Immortal Eighth Level cultivation, he had completely defeated a Sixth Rank Immortal Plane powerhouse at the peak of True Immortal cultivation, who possessed a True Body! If it weren't for the Shadow Stone recordings, it would have been hard to believe.

Chen Qiu's strength had far surpassed his own.

Now, Chen Qiu truly was his senior. Just a few days ago, he had been excited about reaching the True Immortal cultivation and was eagerly preparing to research his True Body after passing the True Immortal Tribulation.

But now, his excitement had faded significantly.

After all, without comparison, there would be no harm.

However, he soon smiled, relieved that he and Chen Qiu were on the same side.

"It's truly fast."

In a cave mansion somewhere in the Tide Immortal Plane, Jiang Buying stared at the Shadow Stone in his hand, his expression odd as he repeatedly watched the scene of Chen Qiu defeating the True Immortal powerhouse.

The Heavenly Dao's awakening was still a thousand years away.

He had originally wanted to see if Chen Qiu could rise to become a leader within this thousand years, but now it seemed like this rise was even faster than he had imagined.

Moreover, did Chen Qiu have too many fortuitous encounters?

As the saying goes, outsiders see the excitement, while insiders see the essence.

Others might not have seen it clearly, but he could clearly tell that the reason Chen Qiu was able to severely injure Wei Er Gong with a single strike was because his move completely ignored Wei Er Gong's defenses and directly attacked his true body.

This was the ultimate move for transcending cultivation levels.

After all, once one reached the Human Immortal stage and above, most cultivators were typically high-attack, low-defense types. Even Body Cultivators, known for their strong defenses, had attack methods that far surpassed their defensive abilities. It was just that their defensive abilities were higher compared to others.

In this situation,

If one could ignore defenses and directly attack the true body, transcending cultivation levels would be as easy as drinking water, as long as there were no countermeasures in place.

He had only seen this kind of move in one place.

"Absolute Attribute," which ignored defenses.

"Absolute Attribute" was a very rare opportunity, even in the Eleventh Rank Immortal Plane. Very few people possessed it, and he himself had never obtained any absolute attribute.

Without exception, those who possessed an absolute attribute were often extremely famous powerhouses.

He never imagined that such an opportunity would appear in a Fifth Rank Immortal Plane and be obtained by Chen Qiu. He had tracked Chen Qiu's previous battle records, and this move had never been displayed before; it was the first time it had been revealed. But he remembered that there was no such opportunity during the Ascension Assembly.

If there was such an opportunity at the Ascension Assembly, he wouldn't have slacked off. He would have fought for it too.

Wait, is there really such an opportunity at the Ascension Assembly? The people from the Tide Immortal Plane wouldn't even have a chance. Those from high-grade Immortal Planes would form groups and take the opportunity, leaving him with even less of a chance.

Forget it.

Jiang Buying let out a long sigh, shaking his head without thinking too much. Although he was a bit envious, it was still a good thing for him. This would give him more courage to bet on Chen Qiu.

Although it was a battle he was bound to lose, he had to at least make it look good.

How should one describe this battle?

It was like a freshly produced sperm trying to kill its father. It was almost impossible, a battle he couldn't possibly win, but he had to give it a try. He couldn't just surrender and wait for death.

On the second day, just before their departure—

Chen Qiu suddenly received a telepathic message.

It was from the Seventh Prince of the Second Rank Continent, the Vast Continent. Upon learning that the prince was severely injured and had found a treasure for him, Chen Qiu's brows furrowed slightly. The Vast Continent was his territory, yet there were still people daring enough to pursue and attack him there. How bold!

Since he was returning to the Greater Xia Kingdom and would pass by the Vast Continent, there was no reason not to go.

A hundred breaths later.

In a certain cave mansion in Xuan Tian State of the Vast Continent.

Chen Qiu stood in place, his brows slightly furrowed, listening to the two elders, the Buddhist Elder and the Green Mountain Palace Elder, kneeling on the ground and recounting the events. He quickly understood the whole situation.

The Seventh Prince had obtained a supreme treasure in a secret realm and intended to offer it to Chen Qiu, but his companion became envious and returned to his family to send people to kill him.

In his moment of peril, the two elders descended from the sky, saving the Seventh Prince from danger.

At that time, Chen Qiu was at the Ascension Assembly, and the communication stone couldn't reach him. Afterward, the Seventh Prince suffered severe injuries and fell into a coma. Under the careful care of the two elders, he regained consciousness just today and immediately contacted Chen Qiu.

"I understand."

Chen Qiu waved his hand and immediately released all the disciples of the Mocking Heaven Sect. He spoke softly, "Go and destroy the Qi Family in Xuan Tian State."

"Yes!"

The disciples of the Mocking Heaven Sect became excited and rushed out. Opportunities like this were rare, and they had to cherish them.

Then, Chen Qiu turned to the Seventh Prince and smiled with a hint of annoyance, "In the future, throw away those hot potatoes. Why do you keep them for me? Do you think I need your trifling offerings?"

"What kind of treasure could there be in a Second Rank Continent?"

"I'm even preparing to go to a Sixth Rank Immortal World."

"Aim higher. The most important thing is to stay alive. If it weren't for these two elders passing by, you might have lost your life this time."

"I will follow your teachings from now on, Master."

The Seventh Prince nodded weakly and then struggled to stand up with his severely injured body. He took out a jade slip from his embrace and offered it, "Master, take this."

"Forget it."

Chen Qiu also felt a bit reluctant to scold him further. He immediately accepted the jade slip from the Seventh Prince. After all, it was a kind gesture, and he hadn't really done much to help this cheap disciple.

The disciples of the Mocking Heaven Sect always followed him, enjoying all the benefits.

This was the only disciple he recognized, who had been fighting alone in a Little World, killing and struggling on his own. He had received almost no benefits from Chen Qiu and hadn't caused any trouble. His sole goal was to gain Chen Qiu's recognition.

Although his strength wasn't very high yet, who could say harsh words about such a disciple?

It was normal for his strength to not be very high, not because he wasn't trying hard, but because there was no other way.

After all, how many people could have the same growth rate in cultivation and strength as the Seventh Prince? Not everyone could be like Chen Qiu.

However, Chen Qiu still had some expectations for the Seventh Prince. After all, the Seventh Prince was the second person in the Greater Xia Kingdom to leave the Celestial Prison on his own strength, even though there was a bit of luck involved.

But when the Celestial Prison was affected that day, it wasn't just the Seventh Prince who was targeted. Anyone could have used that influence to leave the Celestial Prison, but why did only the Seventh Prince manage to escape?

Because the Seventh Prince was the only one near the sword puppet in the Endless Snow Mountain.

Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared.

Efforts may not always succeed or yield results, but there is a certain probability that they will enable you to seize that fleeting opportunity when it arrives.

As various thoughts ran through his mind, he looked at the jade slip the Seventh Prince had offered, which displayed a semi-transparent panel wrapped in clouds. It was a Codex Entry jade slip, and Chen Qiu sighed inwardly. He already had more Entries than he could use, so why would he need another Entry jade slip?

This kid...

He really doesn't know what level his master is at.

It seemed it was time for Chen Qiu to find an opportunity to let the Seventh Prince know his master's current strength. It was a pink Entry, which was a bit too... freakish!

As he looked at the Entry panel clearly, Chen Qiu's entire body stiffened, and he stared at the panel in disbelief. His pupils revealed a hint of shock and horror.

Was this too much? This was really too much!

-

"Codex Entry Name": More is Better.

"Codex Entry Grade": Pink.

"Codex Entry Effect": The more Entries you possess, the stronger your spell power and cultivation-specific abilities will be.

-

The extremely simple panel had only a few lines of text, but it left Chen Qiu speechless with his eyes wide in shock as he stared at the panel in his hand. After a long while, he finally raised his head and murmured towards the Seventh Prince.

"Disciple, do you know what you've given to me?" Master Chen Qiu's voice carried a hint of curiosity.

Upon hearing this, the Seventh Prince's initial unease vanished, and he knelt on one knee, a hint of pride in his voice, "Master, I know you already have many Entries, and this Entry will surely be more powerful in your hands. I was worried that you might not find it useful, but since you like it, it's perfect!"

Master Chen Qiu remained silent, his mind drifting into a daze. After a long pause, he finally composed himself.

Before acquiring the 'White Entry Family Bundle', he would have described this Entry's effect as merely average.

It was passable, nothing more.

Having it was better than not having it.

However, after obtaining the 'White Entry Family Bundle', he could only describe this Entry's effect as godly. It was even more powerful than many Black Entries and perhaps even the Ultimate Black Entries he had never seen before!

This thing not only enhanced the power of spells but also boosted the effectiveness of cultivation-specific techniques!

In other words, the might of his 'Fusion Kill Move', 'Human Immortal Mansion', and 'Earth Immortal Mount' would all be significantly amplified!

He was eager to test it out.

But he feared that doing so might destroy the entire Vast Continent. He was genuinely afraid that a Second Stage Continent might not withstand such a powerful move.

This was truly a perfect solution.

A complete and perfect solution.

The one who should be most relieved was Wei Er Gong. He had arrived at just the right time. Had he arrived a few days later, there might not have been any remnants left, and everything would have been completely annihilated.

Although Second Stage Continents might not have valuable treasures...

For him, this opportunity was a heavenly blessing!

"Speak."

Master Chen Qiu took a deep breath and turned to the Seventh Prince, "Tell me what reward you desire, and I shall grant it."

"I want no reward."

The Seventh Prince shook his head, "I'm not seeking rewards, Master. I only wish for you to become stronger. Only when you are powerful enough can I venture further."

"Mhm."

Master Chen Qiu nodded slightly, remaining silent. He kept this matter in mind, contemplating what would be the most suitable reward for the Seventh Prince. Perhaps some Supreme Cultivation Cards would be appropriate.

During the Ascension Assembly, in the final challenge, besides him obtaining the Ultimate Red Entry, Badan obtained a True Immortal opportunity, and the rest, under his arrangement, all received Supreme Cultivation Cards.

All these Cultivation Cards were now in his possession.

A total of 61 cards, each capable of increasing cultivation progress by 40%.

He decided to give 31 cards to the Seventh Prince. The Seventh Prince's cultivation was too low, and while others had received his care, the Seventh Prince had been adventuring alone. He would keep an eye out for any suitable opportunities for Sword Cultivation and prepare them for the prince.

"Prepare yourself, and let's return to the Greater Xia Kingdom together."

"Yes!"

The Seventh Prince's eyes lit up at this suggestion. He, too, had not seen his father in a long time and missed him. However, he remembered that his father had reached the peak of the Golden Core stage, and when he left the Greater Xia Kingdom, his time was already limited. By now, he had likely passed away, and this thought brought a tinge of sadness.

After completing these arrangements, Master Chen Qiu turned to the Buddhist Elder and the Bixian Palace Elder, speaking softly, "This time, you two have contributed greatly. Speak, what reward do you desire?"

"Spirit Stones? Spirit Treasures? Or rare Entries?"

The Buddhist Elder and the Bixian Palace Elder exchanged glances, and finally, the Buddhist Elder gathered his courage and knelt on the ground. His voice was hoarse as he trembled, "Senior, we have been connected to the Skyward Sect since the Mystic Heavens Continent. Throughout our journey, we have witnessed the rise of the Skyward Sect."

"Although we are not disciples of the Skyward Sect, our fate with the sect has been deep. It's as if we are already a part of the Skyward Sect."

"If possible..."

"Junior wishes to join the Skyward Sect."

"..."

Master Chen Qiu remained silent, lost in thought. Joining the Skyward Sect wasn't a problem; the sect already had many miscellaneous members, such as the Heavenly Axe Sect's leader and his group, who had contributed to the Skyward Sect at a certain point in time but were no longer needed.

However, Master Chen Qiu wasn't one to discard them after they had served their purpose. He would keep them around.

The Skyward Sect could afford to accommodate them.

After a moment's pause, Master Chen Qiu threw two Skyward Sect Outer Sect Disciple Tokens to the Buddhist Elder and the Bixian Palace Elder, "After binding with blood, you two will become Outer Sect Disciples of the Skyward Sect. The sect rules and information are stored within the tokens."

"From now on, you two are responsible for the Seventh Prince's safety, accompanying him on his adventures."

"If you encounter danger, use the Skyward Sect's name."

"If they don't listen, the tokens have built-in communication stones that can contact me directly."

"And you..."

Master Chen Qiu tossed an Inner Sect Disciple Token to the Seventh Prince, "I gave you a disciple token before, and you seem to have forgotten. If you lose this one again, you'll have to find your way back on your own."

Just then, a group of Skyward Sect disciples returned, led by Fat Dragon, his face solemn, "Brother Qiu, we've taken care of it."

"There are seven Qi Families in Xuan Tian State, and we don't know which one it is, so we wiped them all out."

"Huh?"

The Seventh Prince and the Buddhist Elder were stunned, their mouths slightly agape, a hint of bewilderment in their eyes, unsure of what to say.

Fat Dragon, seeing their reaction, smiled with satisfaction, "Just kidding, there was only one Qi Family, and they're already gone. No one will pursue you anymore."

Master Chen Qiu, however, paid no attention to this farce, simply waving his hand dismissively.

"Rest here for half an hour, then we depart."

"By the way..."

Master Chen Qiu turned to the two elders, "If you two wish to return to the Mystic Heavens Continent, I can take you there."

(End of Chapter)

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