Chapter 79 - 71: Ascending the Summit of Three Pure Ones Mountain, the Mystery of God

"Upon completing this path, the true Carefree Sect awaits us. Let’s embark on our journey." Chang Zhichun spoke these words with a hint of boldness in his voice. For some reason, each time he saw the stunned expressions of these new disciples, he would recall how he felt when he first entered the Carefree Sect. The scene was so similar to theirs. Although this path was long, it was the best way to train the newcomers’ patience and perseverance. Countless people have fallen along this path, while countless others have become formidable after completing it. A procession of dozens of people grandly set foot on this staircase leading to the peak of Three Pure Ones Mountain. Su Chen felt an unprecedented excitement. Although others found this path long and dull, in his view, accustomed to climbing and walking, it posed no difficulty. The surrounding mist and light moisture, as gentle as spring rain, enveloped him, invigorating his spirit. In the blink of an eye, he was ahead of everyone, even distancing himself from Chang Zhichun and the other two. "This boy, his energy is as boundless as a monkey’s on the mountain." Chang Zhichun couldn’t help but chuckle. "Haha, he reminds me of myself back in the day. He’s got potential!" Niu Yuanshan laughed heartily, but Leng Xing sneered, "Really? I recall when the three of us came here, you were the first to collapse, senior brother." Niu Yuanshan’s face flushed red. He chuckled sheepishly, unable to retort. After about half an hour, they finally stopped at the summit. Almost all the newcomers were too exhausted to stand upright, except for Su Chen. He silently gazed at the scene before him, once again deeply shocked. This was nearly a legendary paradise on earth. Gazing ahead was a colossal plaza, completely paved with white marble, shimmering under the light, inducing a sense of insignificance in people. In the distance, clusters of white clouds, like light veils, floated at their feet. In the center of the plaza, massive bronze cauldrons were placed every few dozen meters, forming three rows with three in each row, totaling nine. A light smoke occasionally rose from the cauldrons, its fragrance lingering yet dispersing slowly. Along the way, Su Chen saw official disciples of the Carefree Sect, dressed in dark green training uniforms and holding longswords, numbering in the hundreds. They were divided into ten small groups, conducting group swordsmanship practice in various parts of the plaza. When they saw Chang Zhichun and the others, they all stopped neatly and respectfully called out, "Welcoming senior brother back to the mountain!" The overwhelming momentum resembled the descent of deities, leaving all the young ones stunned. "Brother, this place is so grand, even more majestic than the Imperial Palace of the empire." Huo Yunxin followed beside Huo Yunfeng, murmuring in awe, her beautiful eyes sparkling with amazement and envy. "Indeed, it’s vast. It seems the Carefree Sect lives up to its name as a prestigious faction." Even Huo Yunfeng, usually boastful, couldn’t help but agree, his sword-like eyebrows raised, and his gaze full of admiration at the magnificent sword forms of the Carefree Sect disciples. At this moment, Su Chen was deeply entranced by the coordinated and graceful sword forms. The whistling winds and green lights resonated with his heart. This is the Wind Shadow Blade I’ve been practicing! It’s just that they have already reached the later stages of their practice, with the sword forms thoroughly ingrained in their minds, their movements fluid and sharp. The whistling wind they generated split the ethereal clouds, stirring the soul. "When can I master the Wind Shadow Blade to such a degree?" Su Chen murmured to himself. So far, he had only learned the first form, the Life-taking Linked Three Immortal Swords. As he progressed, he found it increasingly difficult to teach himself, with some sword forms so complex that he couldn’t grasp the routines at all. It seems joining the Carefree Sect indeed has its great benefits. Thinking this, Su Chen felt even more eager for the upcoming training life. After arduously crossing the vast plaza, Chang Zhichun led all the new disciples to a serene forest. The forest, located behind the main hall of the Carefree Sect, had a wide expanse and elegant environment, with numerous quaint wooden huts dotting the landscape. Su Chen thought to himself, is this the place where we will live? As expected, Chang Zhichun gave them a meaningful glance and said, "From now on, this will be your abode. Although it’s not as grand as the mansions in Iron Stone City, it’s warm in winter and cool in summer, very comfortable." Everyone laughed, and any slight dissatisfaction they had immediately vanished. Chang Zhichun led the new youths away while a female disciple of the Carefree Sect, who had joined midway, guided the girls to their separate accommodations. Before long, Su Chen followed Chang Zhichun to the hut designated for them. The wooden hut was built beneath a large tree, fully equipped with daily necessities, quite nice in appearance. "Su Chen, from now on, your life depends on yourself. With your parents not around, you have to learn to manage everything on your own." Su Chen nodded, "Understood, senior brother." Chang Zhichun looked at these vibrant kids, smiling as he waved and exited the hut. Su Chen lay back on the bed, staring at the ceiling of the hut, his eyes starting to blur. Along this journey, he seldom truly slept, mostly waiting in excitement, anticipation. Now, with a comfortable bed, his greatest desire was, of course, to get a good night’s sleep... Outside the hut, under a large tree not far from where Su Chen resided, stood Chang Zhichun with that female disciple. At this moment, Chang Zhichun’s previously relaxed smile was gone. "Senior brother, how many of these children can successfully inherit the bloodline?" The female disciple, named Bai Yun, her appearance quite charming, had a hint of worry between her brows. "That depends on their aptitude and level of effort. Half a year later, if the collective training concludes smoothly, I will take the top three into the Spirit Beast Mountain Range." "Hmm? The top three? Senior brother, didn’t you and the second senior brother always go directly before..." "That was before. Now things are different. Within this batch of newcomers, there’s potential even more frightening than ours back then, especially Su Chen. Did you notice?" "Yes, he’s that cute little boy." A slight smile appeared on the female disciple’s face, recalling Su Chen’s handsome appearance. "Cute? Haha, it seems you women are easily deceived by his appearance. Let me tell you, he’s eight years old this year, but he already possesses a spirit beast bloodline. Moreover, he has cultivated high-level techniques, and his expertise is on par with those of ordinary Beast Master-level experts." The female disciple was briefly stunned, "So young and already has the spirit beast bloodline? And has cultivated high-level techniques?" "Yes." Chang Zhichun looked at her meaningfully before speaking again, "However, the most crucial point is, he has already cultivated two low-level skills, including the Wind Shadow Blade and Wind Vortex. According to my observation, he has also made autonomous improvements and refinements, allowing the Wind Vortex to rotate inversely, unexpectedly defeating enemies." Stunned repeatedly, Bai Yun was now in a state of utter astonishment upon hearing this.