Ch122 - He realized that his future was probably going to be very differen (1/2)
9.7 –He realized that his future was probably going to be very different
translator: xiin
editors: alamerysl & BlueBug
It was morning, and the sky was clear and bright. Inside Sky Sword Sect, those who had passed the Sky Ladder and Pool of Resolve and had already been qualified to be accepted as disciples followed the people of Sky Sword Sect’s arrangements and went on their respective paths.
Everyone was divided into outer disciples and inner disciples according to their qualifications. Those whose qualifications were too low would be arranged to stay outside of the peaks. Sky Sword Sect could provide them with a place to live out their lives, and if they had their own good fortune, they may even be able to obtain some pills to keep them alive without growing old for a period of time.
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Most of the people belonging to this category were the elderly with low ability, and there would be people like this every time they opened up recruitment. Over time, Sky Sword Sect had developed their own methods to resettle these people.
But all this had nothing to do with Yu Shaofeng. The road he was following was the one that inner disciples were taking, and he was about to participate in the final selection.
This selection was the final step for new disciples, and determined which mountain peak they would go to. It also signified the end of this disciple recruitment convention. From then on, each of the newly accepted disciples would embark on their own cultivation journey along sunlit roads and single-log bridges. How far they would be able to get in the world of cultivation depended not only on themselves, but also on this selection.
A good teacher or master could give the new disciples much needed help along this road, so many new disciples had asked their fellow disciple brothers last night about which places were good to go to.
Sky, Earth, Profound, and Yellow Peaks all had plans to recruit new people this time, but only Earth and Yellow Peak’s Peak Masters came personally. Although it could not be said that it was the difference between heaven and earth between the two peaks, their requirements for resources and qualifications were quite different. Yellow Peak’s Peak Master was only a late stage Fenshen cultivator, and his ranking amongst the other peaks could only be said to have made it onto the list. After all, there was a world of difference from the first place. Yellow Peak placed the most importance on things like pill refining and weapon making, and they were more focused on unorthodox methods.
But if one wanted to quickly get rich, going to Yellow Peak was not a bad choice. They had many side businesses.
Earth Peak was totally different. After all, everyone recognized Earth Peak’s Peak Master, Ancestor Thunderbolt’s name. Since he had come in person to accept a disciple, anyone he took a fancy to would immediately have their seniority and status brought up within the sect.
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This was probably the reason why the protagonist had not been able to make true friends in Sky Sword Sect at all. His identity was too strange, and his generational status was too far above others while his personal strength was much too low when compared to the martial brothers and sisters of his seniority level. In such an embarrassing situation, it would be even more curious if he could continue being a foolishly sweet child.
In addition to news about the four great peaks, the disciples were also willing to share information on the remaining three peaks with the new disciples, speaking in meaningful tones.
Those who came from these three peaks were all existences that could not be casually provoked. After all, even if somebody’s cultivation was so low that they were basically trash, the backing behind them could be strong enough to poke a hole in the sky. The three peaks were most likely to turn out geniuses and freaks, or they might even be both at the same time. Their cultivations were a mess, and it was difficult to say if they were good or bad as their levels were uneven.
All in all, it was all about their connections. They shouldn’t judge them based on their cultivations, and it was best if they just left them alone.
“Among the three peaks, there is one that needs to be brought up and talked about.” Arriving at this topic, the disciple brother’s lecturing gaze turned rather strange as he glanced at Yu Shaofeng. “That is, the Still Peak that is placed in the middle of them all. You all must remember!” He earnestly advised these innocent and naïve disciples who simply yearned for the future, “Still Peak’s Peak Master is the Venerable Crimson Flame whose name is the most feared in the world of cultivation. Back then, the number of cultivator families he slaughtered cannot be counted with both hands. His temper is strange, and he used to explode into a mad frenzy upon the slightest provocation. It is said that he has improved a lot in the recent several hundred years, but he is still not someone you little newcomers can provoke. He is an invincible existence who has reached the Dacheng stage!”
“So, as long as you hear the two words ‘Still Peak’, you should make a detour.”
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A new disciple asked, “How can we judge who is from Still Peak? Aren’t the uniforms all the same?”
The disciple brother’s face was bitter as he said, “It’s not hard to tell. Still Peak only has a total of two people – Venerable Crimson Flame and his apprentice.” He paused, and it seemed as though he had recalled something as he added, “Perhaps there will be a third… But it doesn’t matter. The possibility that you will meet Venerable Crimson Flame is zero, and as for that martial uncle… You will naturally understand when you see him…”
He spoke vaguely, and did not say more even when he was questioned, so the group of new disciples carried their own hopes and dreams and hesitatingly stepped into Sky Sword Sect’s audience hall.
The audience hall was usually only opened up for major occasions, and every disciple recruiting event was always concluded here.
The disciples were not forbidden from looking around after they entered, but many of them did not dare to look around regardless, fearing that their gazes would meet with the wrong person and accidentally ruin their promising future.
Yu Shaofeng’s position was neither too much towards the front nor the back, but because he was short, he was covered up by the people in front of him, so he dared to raise his head and look around.
But when he raised his head, his gaze met with a pair of eyes that carried all kinds of changes along with the momentum of lightning.
Yu Shaofeng was shocked all over. By the time he recovered, he had already made some defensive gestures.
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But he was too small and weak. Although he was full of energy, it appeared comical.
His movements attracted the attention of a certain pair of eyes. He laughed, and the sound of his laughter was as deafening as thunder.
Everyone heard the man laugh and say, “Hahaha! There’s such a good seedling! Sky Peak did a good job this time! “
Elder martial brother did not feel any joy at this praise. As a man of Sky Peak, being praised like this by the Peak Master of Earth Peak, it inexplicably made him feel as though Sky Peak was lower than Earth Peak. It was though they were working for them.
Elder martial brother’s face was cold as he lightly said, “The disciple recruiting event is held in turns by each of the four peaks. I believe that Earth Peak will be able to do even better next time.”
Ancestor Thunderbolt glanced at this elder martial brother and did not comment much, only saying, “I just saw a child, can you give him to me?~ And then you all can pick as you please.”
“Oh? That disciple must have the luck of three lifetimes to win Peak Master’s favour. Only, which one was Peak Master looking at?” Elder martial brother handled it in an orderly manner and did not fawn over him. Although his reply was friendly and pleasant to listen to, in fact, he had no intention of flattering Ancestor Thunderbolt at all.
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