Chapter 68 - 63: The Terrifying Beast Demon Expert, Legend of the Carefree Sect_3

"Picked up?" Han Nu smirked and then laughed, "Do you think Uncle Han Nu is a child, Su Chen? It’s okay, I won’t tell anyone." "It was picked up, Uncle Han Nu." Su Chen was determined not to change his story. Seeing no progress, Han Nu could only shake his head and sigh, "Su Chen, although Uncle Han Nu didn’t watch you grow up, I understand you well enough; you’re a very hardworking child, even more so than Su Xue or Su Yu. But your birth has destined you not to receive recognition from the Patriarch and the elders. Sometimes I wonder if what they’re doing is right or wrong. To abandon such a promising seedling, do they really have hearts of stone?" Su Chen felt a pang in his heart, his nose tingled as he turned his head away. "Your talent is apparent to everyone, they just refuse to admit it. Su Chen, keep up the good work, one day, you will prove yourself with your success." Han Nu said sincerely. Su Chen nodded, his eyes slightly red as he glanced at Han Nu, then turned and ran off. Only after he had run far away did Han Nu approach the large tree and closely inspect the small hole pierced by the Wind Shadow Blade and the cracks around it. "This kid will bring us greater surprises sooner or later..." Days later, a group of prestigious guests arrived in bustling Iron Stone City, causing a stir; they were from the Carefree Sect of Three Pure Ones Mountain. This group consisted of nearly fifty people, and upon their arrival in Iron Stone City, they received a warm welcome from the City Lord and the noble families of the city. After declining many noble invitations, they settled in the "Longyi Inn" and spent a peaceful night there. That night, the threshold of the "Longyi Inn" was almost worn down, and the door was nearly crushed, simply because the Carefree Sect is one of the seven renowned factions on the Profound Cyan Continent! The Profound Cyan Continent is a land full of legends. Not only does it have powerful nations, but it also has many schools and sects isolating themselves from the world. The strength of an empire varies from the royal family to the family alliances and commercial organizations, like schools of fish crossing a river. The mysterious factions isolated from the secular world are powerful forces that kingdoms and empires compete for, as powerful Beast Cultivators play a crucial role in political conflicts and wars. A master at the Beast Demon level can even deter an empire! Among these factions, the three major sects and seven major factions are especially famous. The three major sects, led by the Celestial Peak Sect, followed by the Saintess Sect and Pure Land Sect, while the seven major factions do not have a leading figure for obvious reasons. The three major sects have a competitive dynamic, suppressing the rise of a fourth rival. Yet, as things often go against wishes, due to the presence of the three sects, the seven factions saw the emergence of two evil factions: the Blood Sect and Shadow Valley. The Blood Sect slightly surpasses Shadow Valley in strength, barely able to contend with the righteous Celestial Peak Sect. In recent years, both sides have engaged in exploratory battles without escalating conflicts. It is widely said by Beast Cultivators that the Sect Leader of Celestial Peak Sect and the Sect Leader of Blood Sect are both mythically formidable figures, and they’re both peak experts at the Beast Demon level! Beast Demon experts are terrifying forces capable of influencing a country’s military and politics. If they were to participate in a war with their earth-shattering abilities, the outcome would likely be one-sided. On that day, Su Chen witnessed the Peak Master of Cyan Cloud Peak, Luo Feng, who is merely the junior brother of the Celestial Peak Sect Leader Lian Xie. If his junior brother can easily repel Bai Ya, one of the three Deputy Sect Leaders of the Blood Sect, then what about the senior brother? Of course, the three major sects hold a high status among the righteous factions, but the seven major factions are not mere fame chasers. For example, the Carefree Sect, based at Three Pure Ones Mountain, is a renowned and prestigious faction from which many strong practitioners emerge every year, and some are even absorbed by the three major sects. This way, the status of the Carefree Sect among the seven factions is steadily solidifying, and it is faintly rising in prominence. To gain connections with the Carefree Sect or have family members enter the sect for training would be akin to a rare blessing filled with luck and opportunity. That evening, many nobles from Iron Stone City went to Longyi Inn, hoping to pave the way for their offspring. However, things did not go as they wished. The Carefree Sect, having reached such heights, naturally wouldn’t demean itself by succumbing to merchants’ tactics. Sect Leader Yue Nanshan, pure and chaste without a care for money, turned all of them away at the door. The night passed without incident. Early in the morning, Su Chen was awakened by footsteps outside. He had trained relentlessly throughout the previous night, finally mastering the first form of the Wind Shadow Seven Styles, and his prolonged use of the Beast’s Qi Energy left him utterly exhausted, both body and spirit. Falling into a deep slumber, he couldn’t help but sleep deeply and uncontrollably. At this moment, with drowsy eyes, he stood by the doorway, watching the coming and going of the Su Family servants, maids, and the excited young family members, feeling inexplicably irritable. "What’s the commotion, getting up so early and making noise?" At this moment, two playful figures entered his view. "Su Chen, you’re up too?" The voice was sweet and childlike, yet carried an intimate familiarity. Turning his head, Su Chen saw Su Xue looking at him with a smile, her clear eyes holding a hint of shyness. Her sister Su Yu stood beside her with an indifferent expression, her gaze at him seemed curious yet unreadable? Su Chen gave Su Xue a slight smile and nodded. "Su Chen, come with us to the training ground; I heard many powerful people are there! It seems they’re even stronger than Uncle Han Nu!" Su Xue said excitedly. Su Chen replied with an ’oh’, saying, "I’m not going, you two go ahead. Later... won’t you be participating in the Carefree Sect disciple selection competition?" "Yes, come with us, Su Chen, it might be really exciting!" Su Xue blinked at Su Chen, with a hint of urging in her expression. Su Chen felt a stir in his heart. He actually did want to have a look, even if he weren’t participating, it would be nice to join in the excitement. The Carefree Sect, after all, was praised by his father as a distinguished and prestigious faction. Sect Leader Yue Nanshan, at forty-five, was already a master at the Beast Soul level, and his wife Wen Ruyu, not only eternally graceful and youthful but also a master at the Beast King level—a rarity among female Beast Cultivators. Together, they have cultivated numerous strong Beast Cultivators, their character highly praised by the world. "Xue’Er, we should go, it’s getting late." Just as Su Chen was about to agree, Su Yu suddenly spoke up. Su Xue’s face turned pale, just about to object, when Su Yu reprimanded, "Did you forget how father instructed us last night?" Su Xue’s heart trembled, her eyes welled up with mist, "I know, sister..." Su Yu gave a soft "hmm", pulling Su Xue away from Su Chen’s sight. Su Chen felt a sudden suffocation in his heart, then quickly caught his breath again, laughing at himself, "After all these years, how am I still not used to it? Su Chen, you’re truly regressing..." The vast Su Family’s training ground was destined not to be peaceful today. The expansive training ground was crowded with Su Family members and people from other families who had come because of the reputation. Though restricted outside the fences, their elevated enthusiasm turned into ceaseless chatter and discussions. The Carefree Sect’s selection of disciples, with the competition venue set at the Su Family’s training ground, undoubtedly added much leverage for the Su Family as hosts. "I heard that the Su Family has some very talented individuals this time, I think they have a chance!" A lean man said. "Indeed, Elder Long’s grandson Long Dan and the Su Family Patriarch Su Jie’s son, Su Yu, are both highly qualified youngsters. With their status and foundation, they should certainly get into the Carefree Sect!"