The Scripture Pavilion

"In that case, you may choose which peak to join yourself." Faced with the other elders' competition, Elder Ziyun stroked his beard calmly and spoke in a measured tone.

Ye Chuan remained silent, only nodding repeatedly.

If he was going to cause destruction, of course he’d pick the peak with the most resources—the more people, the better, the more buildings, the better.

He’d summon heavenly lightning and give them a grand spectacle.

[Kids, this heavenly lightning is my gift to you.]

Ye Chuan wore a smile on his face, but his mind was already scheming. Since he lacked much information, he straightforwardly said,

"This disciple is still unfamiliar with the circumstances of each peak… making a choice is quite difficult."

Elder Ziyun, as if having anticipated this, smiled and began introducing the various peaks—

"Falling Blossom Peak has many female disciples, specializing in formations and logistics. Their primary weapons are fans and staffs…"

"The Forging Pavilion excels in crafting weapons and artifacts. Only disciples with fire-based spiritual roots typically join…"

"Divine Cloud Peak is renowned for the Qingyun Sect’s movement techniques, with unpredictable and troublesome moves. Wind and water spiritual roots are ideal…"

"…"

After going through the list, Elder Ziyun finally introduced his own Flying Sword Peak, his voice tinged with pride.

"My Flying Sword Peak stands as the foremost among the hundred peaks, excelling in sword and blade artifacts. Not only does it possess the most resources, but the Qingyun Sect’s current patriarch was also once the peak’s former master."

"During the last campaign to eradicate the demonic Jade Void Sect, our Flying Sword Peak slew the most demonic disciples."

"Even the Jade Void Sect’s leader, Qingxuzi, was slain by this old man."

Hearing Elder Ziyun’s lengthy spiel, the other elders grew visibly displeased. While they had kept their introductions brief, he had gone on and on about his own peak.

"Ah, Elder Ziyun, isn’t it improper to guide the young man like this?" The alluring woman voiced her dissatisfaction.

Upon hearing that Flying Sword Peak had killed the most Jade Void Sect members, Ye Chuan fell silent for a few seconds. So this old man named Ziyun was the one who killed Bai Qianshuang’s master?

Well, well, delivering yourself to my doorstep, are you?

How could he not blast your peak to smithereens first?

"This disciple also favors the sword and wishes to join Flying Sword Peak," Ye Chuan declared.

"Good, very good. Huang Haotian, you shall be my personal disciple." Elder Ziyun seemed thoroughly pleased, while the other elders wore expressions of regret upon hearing Ye Chuan’s choice.

But there was no helping it—in terms of resources and ranking, Flying Sword Peak was indeed the best.

And with Ye Chuan joining this year, the upcoming ranking tournament would likely see Flying Sword Peak take first place yet again.

"Huang Haotian, where do you hail from?"

"I come from China, in the Asian Divine Continent." Hearing Elder Ziyun’s inquiry about his origins, Ye Chuan explained.

"Oh?" The unfamiliar name gave Elder Ziyun pause, but he didn’t press further.

Origins didn’t matter—from today onward, he was a disciple of the Qingyun Sect.

After the recruitment ceremony concluded, Ye Chuan followed Elder Ziyun back to Flying Sword Peak. Considering Ye Chuan’s current cultivation at the peak of the Foundation Establishment realm, Elder Ziyun handed him a small pouch.

"As my personal disciple, I naturally won’t treat you poorly."

"There are many cave dwellings on the peak—you may choose one to settle in. Later, a disciple will deliver supplies to you."

"And here is a Crystalization Pill to aid your breakthrough to the Crystalization realm."

Ye Chuan accepted it and glanced at the pill’s quality.

[Item: Ninth-Grade Crystalization Pill

Effect: Allows breakthrough to the Crystalization realm.]

Ye Chuan: "…"

So much for not treating me poorly. I’ve got piles of this junk in my inventory.

Or are you just too poor?

Pathetic.

"Devoting yourself to cultivation is the best repayment you can give me." Seeing Ye Chuan standing there silently, Elder Ziyun assumed he was awestruck by the treasure he’d been given.

After all, Crystalization Pills weren’t cheap. Even a ninth-grade one would be extremely difficult for a rogue cultivator like Ye Chuan to obtain.

No doubt he’d joined the Qingyun Sect seeking an opportunity to break through to the Crystalization realm.

With this pill in hand, the boy must be overflowing with gratitude, right?

"Master, I still lack a suitable cultivation technique… Does the peak have something like a scripture repository?" Ye Chuan asked—this was his real objective.

"Oh? Of course. Flying Sword Peak’s scripture repository contains the most extensive collection of techniques among all the peaks." Elder Ziyun produced a token from his sleeve.

"This is my personal token. With it, you may enter the first three floors of the repository and select one technique."

"Many thanks, Master."

"First, find yourself a cave dwelling. A disciple will come for you shortly." Elder Ziyun gave a slight nod before stepping into the air and departing.

"That old bastard must be at least at the Nascent Soul level, huh?" Ye Chuan wasn’t entirely sure of Elder Ziyun’s cultivation, but he was definitely far stronger than Bai Qianshuang—after all, he was one of the men who had killed her master.

But if her master was only at the Nascent Soul stage, why had the Qingyun Sect needed to ally with so many other sects to take him down?

"Maybe the Jade Void Sect had many powerful experts, and that master of hers had only just taken over as leader."

With too little information, Ye Chuan shook his head and summoned his peachwood sword, taking to the skies.

Now that he was on the Tianxuan Continent, there was no need to hide his sword-flight abilities.

He even looped around in midair for good measure.

Fly!

Releasing his spiritual sense, Ye Chuan quickly located a suitable cave dwelling.

"I’ll stay here for now."

The cave’s interior was sparsely furnished, and the doorplate clearly marked it as unoccupied.

He didn’t care much about living conditions—after all, once the day ended, he could just return to the real world to rest.

Since he could go back anytime, it didn’t matter where he stayed.

"Heh heh heh, off to the scripture repository."

Ye Chuan could hardly wait.

He had an inventory, after all.

Time to loot the place first.

Then find a good spot to summon lightning and blow everything up.

Shortly after Ye Chuan settled into the cave, a disciple arrived.

"Senior Brother Huang, the elder sent me to deliver supplies to you," said the female disciple respectfully.

"Senior Brother?"

She explained, "I’m merely an outer disciple, while you are a personal disciple. Naturally, I must address you as senior brother."

"Hmm, no need to be so formal. I’ve only just joined the sect. By the way, where’s the scri—ahem, the scripture repository? Do you have a map?"

"I do."

She retrieved a map from her storage pouch—standard supplies for newcomers.

"Thanks. You may go." Ye Chuan scanned the map before storing it in his inventory.

But the female disciple hesitated, standing there awkwardly.

"What is it?" Ye Chuan asked.

"Would you… require a maidservant? I could attend to your daily needs, Senior Brother," she offered.