Chapter 473: Entering the Inner Mountain, the Vice-Peak Master's Task

Chapter 473: Entering the Inner Mountain, the Vice-Peak Master's Task

2024-10-28

No wonder this person had attracted so much attention.

Yue Xi Mountain only had three Vice-Peak Masters.

Being recruited by a Vice-Peak Master was like taking a giant leap forward.

Compared to other disciples entering the Inner Mountain, those who followed a Vice-Peak Master would receive the best and most excellent resources.

Usually, the opportunities to make contributions and gain merits were several times more than those of other disciples.

At this moment, this person stood before Su Chen and the others.

He frowned and asked, "Are you all disciples sent from Moonless Mountain?"

The others beside him nodded repeatedly in response.

In front of a superior, Su Chen felt anxious and unsettled as he saw the disciples around him.

As for his own background, he revealed it without any concealment.

Facing a high-ranking person, these lower-ranked disciples were easily manipulated.

The person sent by the Vice-Peak Master asked someone nearby to fetch a list.

The list contained the names of all the disciples from Moonless Mountain who had passed the trial.

Looking at the list, this person began to call out the names one by one.

When someone answered, he would glance at them.

If the person before him was unsatisfactory, he would directly reject them.

A total of twenty-three disciples from Moonless Mountain had passed the trial.

After his selection process, only thirteen remained.

Su Chen was among them, but he still felt perplexed and couldn't understand the criteria for his selection.

All the disciples from Moonless Mountain, except for Su Chen, had offered their essence blood several times.

Their physical strength lagged behind their peers, and it was evident from the outside that something was amiss.

But the person sent by the Vice-Peak Master casually glanced at them and selected them.

It seemed strange, but Su Chen thought about it and didn't delve deeper.

Many times, no matter how hard those below tried, it was still better to have the luck of being noticed by a superior.

Among the selected disciples, except for Su Chen, they were all excited.

If it weren't for the presence of the Vice-Peak Master's people, they would have cheered loudly.

Lu Xiaonan and Qian Cheng were both here, but only Lu Xiaonan was selected.

The disappointment on Qian Cheng's face was evident.

Su Chen didn't know how to console him.

Both of them were in a similar state, and there was no apparent difference between them.

Yet, Lu Xiaonan was chosen, and Qian Cheng was not.

Su Chen didn't understand the criteria for the selection.

It was very likely that the person sent by the Vice-Peak Master simply chose whoever they liked.

After being selected by the Vice-Peak Master, the group didn't linger in the outer area.

An enthusiastic attendant led the way.

The Vice-Peak Master Wang Tianming's Inner Mountain was composed of three mountains.

After Su Chen and the others were chosen, they naturally followed him.

Having reached this point, they were now even closer to the Heavenly Paradise.

When the group arrived at the three mountains, the sky had already darkened completely.

They were located at the peak of one of the three mountains.

Here, there was a spacious mansion, which served as the Vice-Peak Master's residence.

To the southwest of the mansion was the living quarters for the selected disciples.

The rooms where the group would stay had been cleaned, and upon entering, they found it to be spotless.

Seeing this, the group felt even more delighted.

This kind of treatment was something they had never experienced in the Outer Mountain.

Having just joined the Vice-Peak Master's ranks, a sense of superiority had already risen from within them.

The Vice-Peak Master, whom they had yet to meet, made them feel grateful.

Some disciples were even willing to offer their lives to this Vice-Peak Master.

It wasn't just a matter of treatment, but also a sign of importance.

Disciples who went to other places didn't have such qualifications.

Casually staying at the peak and living in the Vice-Peak Master's mansion.

They rested for the night.

The next morning, the mansion servants brought breakfast for the group.

Compared to the treatment they received at Moonless Mountain, it was like heaven and earth.

Su Chen looked at the disciples who came with him, their faces filled with awe.

Having come from Moonless Mountain to the three mountains, and now the Vice-Peak Master's mansion.

The disciples, who had never met higher-ranking individuals, were eager to repay the favor.

For the next two days, Su Chen and the others practiced in the open space behind the mansion, receiving guidance.

The martial artist who came to instruct them seemed quite capable.

His guidance was more meaningful and useful than that of Wu Changseng.

It was like true cultivation guidance.

Su Chen became more and more skeptical of the top expert of Yue Xi Mountain.

It didn't seem very powerful.

Su Chen wasted some time accompanying them in the Vice-Peak Master's mansion.

The others gained quite a harvest.

Su Chen had witnessed the martial techniques and skills of various powerhouses and elites. However, there wasn't much he could learn from them.

On the fourth day, after nightfall, some diligent disciples were still cultivating when they saw a visitor arrive.

With the introduction of the servant, the group of disciples immediately became excited.

The visitor was none other than Wang Tianming, the Vice-Peak Master of Yue Xi Mountain.

In Wang Tianming's presence, the surrounding disciples were so excited that they seemed willing to do anything for him.

Wang Tianming dismissed his servants and, in the candlelight, his expression gradually turned solemn.

After the initial pleasantries, it seemed he had something to say that was not meant for outsiders to hear.

"What brings you all here? What do you seek?" Wang Tianming, the Vice-Peak Master, asked directly from his high position.

As he spoke, his eyes were sharp.

"I am not ashamed of personal gain, I only wish to contribute to Yue Xi Mountain," one of the disciples replied.

"If the sect treats me well, I don't seek personal benefits, I only wish to repay the sect and the Vice-Peak Master," another disciple added.

Several disciples, accustomed to flattery, spoke eloquently and pleasingly.

But Wang Tianming's expression remained unchanged, even appearing cold and dissatisfied with their responses.

Seeing the silence, Wang Tianming paused before asking again.

"Anything else?

Others can speak too, tell me, what do you seek from Yue Xi Mountain?"

Without desire, there is no motivation.

Speak your minds, tell me what you truly want, and I will grant it."

The group of disciples couldn't guess what Wang Tianming was thinking, even if they had an idea, they didn't dare to speak.

Seeing this, Su Chen didn't hesitate and stepped forward to answer.

"Junior seeks the rumored Heavenly Paradise of Yue Xi Mountain.

Using this paradise, I wish to further improve my strength.

Senior asked today, and Junior also wishes to ask a few more questions.

How long does it take to enter this Heavenly Paradise for cultivation?

What must Junior do to quickly reach this Heavenly Paradise? Can Senior give me a chance?"

Su Chen had seen many powerhouses and elites before.

The Palace Master of Zhuming Palace, the Sect Master of Tahe Sect.

These major sects and powers of Jin Kingdom seemed far more formidable than Yue Xi Mountain.

In front of the Vice-Peak Master of Yue Xi Mountain, there was nothing to fear.

Hearing Su Chen's response, Wang Tianming smiled.

This smile was an encouragement to the others.

"Good, I want to hear such honest words, no need to hide anything.

Here, I can also tell you clearly, as long as you help me with some matters.

Within a month, I can help you enter our Heavenly Paradise."

Hearing this response, the surrounding disciples couldn't hide their excitement.

In their words, they no longer concealed their desires.

They directly stated what they wanted in front of Wang Tianming.

Su Chen had mentioned going to the Heavenly Paradise.

The Heavenly Paradise was one of the top benefits of Yue Xi Mountain.

Starting with this request, the others felt that any additional conditions they might ask for wouldn't be excessive.

Previously, they had said they weren't ashamed of personal gain.

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Now, without caring about the consequences, they spoke their demands, stating what they truly wanted.

As the Vice-Peak Master, Wang Tianming was here to directly make a promise.

As long as they helped him, they would get what they wanted.

Hearing this, it seemed that the tasks he wanted them to do might be in a gray area.

"From now on, follow Yan Yu's arrangements, and help me get things done.

Whatever you seek or desire, I, Wang Tianming, will satisfy it.

Moreover, the time you need is not long, just one month.

After a month, even if you don't succeed, I will still give you a great benefit."

After speaking, Wang Tianming took his leave.

A man wearing nightclothes and a face mask, revealing only his eyes, appeared.

This man was Yan Yu, the person Wang Tianming had arranged.

He spoke briefly, without any unnecessary words.

Before receiving their tasks, everyone continued their daily lives as usual.

Regarding Yan Yu, they must not mention him to others.

After speaking, Yan Yu directly left.

Apparently, he was arranging for them to do some secret matters.

But if he could fulfill his promise and help them gain benefits, they could accept it.

Three days passed after this incident.

During these three days, the treatment at the manor remained the same, with delicious food and drinks served daily.

The martial artist who came to guide their cultivation also visited daily.

After the conversation with Wang Tianming that night, the disciples were even more motivated and diligent in their cultivation. Many of them made progress.

However, the drawbacks of losing Essence Blood soon became apparent during cultivation. The longer they cultivated, the more exhausted they felt. The more Essence Blood they offered, the worse their stamina became.

Su Chen could only shake his head at this sight. Even immortals couldn't help with the loss of Essence Blood.

Although there were many treasures to enhance one's physique, none seemed to be able to compensate for the loss of Essence Blood.

These disciples had already reached this level despite their loss of Essence Blood, which was impressive.

On the sixth night,

"Chirp, chirp!"

Several strange bird calls came from the courtyard where the disciples lived.

This was a secret code set by Yan Yu.

When this call sounded, it meant there was an important matter to discuss.

The disciples stepped out of their rooms, and Yan Yu was still wearing his nightclothes, not letting them see his appearance.

"Tomorrow, at the seventh hour, gather at the southwest foot of the Three Mountains.

I'll inform you of the specific task at that time.

Prepare in advance and maintain your condition."

After giving these instructions, Yan Yu demonstrated his movement technique and swiftly left.

Su Chen observed his movement technique and could tell that he was quite skilled, probably at the Initial Level of the Sixth Stage, which was impressive in this place.

He had already surpassed an Outer Mountain Lord like Wu Changsheng.

Wang Tianming, the Vice-Peak Master, had many talented disciples under him, so why did he need a group of young people to help with something?

There was no need to waste any more energy, as they would find out the task the next day.

After a good night's rest, they spent the day as usual.

At the seventh hour, the group arrived at the southwest foot of the mountain, acting in unison and keeping a low profile.

The evening had not completely set in, but Yan Yu had already put on his nightclothes.

"Follow me, and don't ask questions."

Yan Yu left with these words, setting off.

After walking for a little over a quarter of an hour, his speed wasn't particularly fast, but some disciples were already struggling to keep up.

Seeing that fewer people were following closely behind, he seemed to reluctantly slow down.

They wound their way up the mountain, and as they entered the Inner Mountain, Yan Yu began to accelerate.

By the time they reached the halfway point of the mountain, Su Chen looked around and realized that only three disciples were still following him, including himself.

Yan Yu didn't seem to mind that there were only four of them.

He didn't actually need a large number of people.

This journey was a kind of test.

"Here's a map. You have a quarter of an hour to retrieve an item from inside.

The details are written on the map.

This item originally belonged to the Tianming Peak Master, and we're just returning it to its owner.

You don't need to worry; this isn't a task to steal anything."

The explanation sounded reasonable, but it still seemed like stealing.

Su Chen received a letter from Yan Yu, which clearly stated the location of the item.

The item was a seal, and Su Chen couldn't guess its significance.

He had a feeling that this object was related to the internal strife within Yue Xi Mountain.

It seemed to hold some special meaning within Yue Xi Mountain, symbolizing something important.

The evening had completely set in, and it was almost the ninth hour.

The surroundings became quiet.

"Let's go. You have half an hour."

After saying this, Yan Yu took the lead and leaped away.

The three disciples didn't hesitate and directly entered the location indicated in the letter.

Su Chen, however, began to hesitate, feeling dissatisfied with this sneaky behavior.

As he hesitated, he saw shadows of people surrounding them.

He leaped forward, intending to call out to the three disciples and ask them to leave.

The courtyard, which had only a few scattered lights, suddenly lit up with several torches.

The torches surrounded Su Chen and the four disciples.

Su Chen could easily escape if he wanted to, but seeing this, he felt like he had walked into someone else's trap, becoming a pawn in their game.

It didn't matter, as long as his conditions were met.

Being a pawn was fine, but what happened today made Su Chen realize that he had been a pawn once again.

Wang Tianming didn't seem willing to fulfill his promise.

It seemed like he couldn't go to the Heavenly Cavern Blessed Land.

Following the rules didn't seem to work, so it looked like he had to break them.

Su Chen had been here for some time and didn't want to dwell on it anymore.

He wanted to see what they were up to tonight and talk to the upper echelons of Yue Xi Mountain.

(End of Chapter)

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