Chapter 22 Leave For The Ilmen Sect (Part One) (2/2)

In other words, Reed, Mark, and strong cultivators that were maternal relatives of other factions had the right to join the competition.

They were all strong cultivators of the Spirit Realm, and most of them were at the second or third stage. Although Darren's talent was the Black Degree, it was impossible for his cultivation base to reach the Spirit Realm in half a year.

”Darren, are you heading for the Ilmen Sect now?” an elder with a frail build said as he walked up to Darren.

”Yes, sir!” The elder was the guard of the Martial Skill Library, whom Darren respected deeply.

”I guess you have read the bulletin. Don't let this bother you, kid! Focus your attention on the Ilmen Sect, and the martial arts skills you choose to learn in the future. Being one of their disciples, you will improve your cultivation base greatly. That's the most important thing for you now. Remember this, kid. The so-called chief of this family is nothing at all. It doesn't deserve your time and effort. What matters is your cultivation base. The higher, the better. Got it?”

Darren understood the elder's underlying meaning. The elder was trying to tell Darren that his cultivation base couldn't reach the same level as the elder generation in just half a year.

”Yes, sir! I will keep this in mind. Thank you so much, sir!” Darren answered humbly. Then he changed the topic, ”I have no interest in being the chief, but I can't forgive the insults and humiliation my sister and I have endured for years and pretend nothing has happened. I want to get even.”

From the determination sparkling in Darren's eyes, the elder knew that nothing could change his mind now. After all, Darren was the son of the Chief and had suffered much scorn and humiliation since his father's death. It was, thus, natural that he wanted to get revenge. And the competition for selecting the chief of the Chu Clan offered him a perfect opportunity.

”So you've decided to join the competition after half a year?” the elder said with a deep sigh.

”Yes, sir,” Darren answered calmly.

”Well, that's your call to make. I know you are a talented kid, but you should keep up your discipline when you begin your cultivation in the Ilmen Sect. The progress in cultivation base requires persistence and diligence. There are millions of strong cultivators beyond our standing, but I believe you will be one of them sooner or later. Work hard, kid!”

Then the elder took out a roll of parchment and handed it to Darren. The elder said, ”Although I'm not as talented as you, my knowledge about the Profound Nine Sword Skills is much better than yours. After all, I've studied this skill for as long as I can remember. This is my note about the first four moves. I hope this will be helpful for you to understand the Profound Nine Sword Skills. Here you are.”

Darren took the parchment, which was an incredible gift to him.

Darren's talent was at the Black Degree, but he still had difficulty understanding the Profound Nine Sword Skills. The parchment would be a great help for Darren to have a better grasp of the top martial arts skill.