Chapter 14

After a flash of dazzling light.

The two of them instantly vanished from where they stood.

――

It was as if the stars had shifted and the heavens and earth had turned upside down.

By the time Meng Zhangqing opened his eyes, he was already in an unfamiliar environment.

He saw peaks towering and standing tall.

Clouds and mist swirled around them.

There were even many spirit birds leaping about.

It was just like a legendary fairyland.

Looking into the distance.

He saw seven majestic peaks standing between heaven and earth, piercing the clouds.

They were so towering they could not be climbed!

The momentum was magnificent and vast.

It was permeated with an ancient and heavy aura.

In Tianlingzhou, the Profound Heaven Sect could be considered a very ancient sect; in terms of the time of its founding alone, it was incomparable to other sects of the same level.

It is said that it can be traced back several thousand years.

"Those are the seven main peaks. Have you decided where you want to go now?"

Sun Haishan asked.

"Lingxiao Peak, I suppose."

Meng Zhangqing withdrew his gaze and said slowly.

Since Lingxiao Peak was a lineage specializing in the Dao of the sword, it was naturally the most suitable for him.

"Very well, then I shall take you to Lingxiao Peak."

Sun Haishan nodded.

He did not seem surprised by this.

――

Under Sun Haishan's guidance.

Meng Zhangqing finally arrived at Lingxiao Peak.

He saw that on the peak, whether it was the architecture or the scenery, everything was permeated with a faint sense of sharpness.

It was like a mountain of swords.

However, what made Meng Zhangqing slightly puzzled was that there were almost no disciples walking on the path.

It was somewhat deserted.

"Compared to the outer sect, the number of inner sect disciples is naturally much smaller,"

seemingly seeing through Meng Zhangqing's thoughts, Sun Haishan stroked his white beard and said, "And usually, they are either in secluded cultivation or out executing missions, so it is rare to see them on the road."

Hearing this, Meng Zhangqing understood.

That was true.

In the path of cultivation, if one does not advance, one retreats; there is no spare time to wander around outside.

"From now on, this will be your residence."

Stopping in front of a courtyard, Sun Haishan said.

"Very well."

Meng Zhangqing nodded.

Compared to the outer sect, this courtyard looked much more imposing.

It matched the status of an inner sect disciple.

"These are the robes and the token for a Lingxiao Peak disciple."

Sun Haishan flipped his right hand.

These two items instantly appeared in his palm.

"A storage ring, is it?"

Meng Zhangqing raised an eyebrow slightly.

This was a rare item, extremely precious.

But according to his understanding, a storage ring could only be used by a martial artist at the Sea-Opening Realm, as it required the use of true qi.

Yet Sun Haishan was clearly only at the Opening-Aperture Realm.

Dismissing the thought, Meng Zhangqing did not dwell on it.

In this bizarre and colorful world, many things were not absolute.

Meng Zhangqing reached out and took them.

"I will handle the remaining procedures for you; you can just focus on your cultivation with peace of mind."

Sun Haishan said with a smile.

If it were an ordinary disciple, he would not have such patience, but who let Meng Zhangqing have such potential?

He had realized sword intent.

His future achievements would certainly not be low.

Being enthusiastic now could be considered an investment in his own future.

However, he himself was already advanced in years and seemed to have no future left.

"Additionally, this is the introductory sword technique that all Lingxiao Peak disciples can practice."

"Mysterious-grade low-tier 'Wind-Thunder Sword Art'!"

Sun Haishan took out another secret manual.

Looking at the four large characters on the cover.

Meng Zhangqing's eyes immediately brightened.

A Mysterious-grade martial technique.

Outside, this would be a supreme treasure that could be treated as a family heirloom!

Even the family chamber of commerce he belonged to only had one.

It was just that the conditions for cultivation were extremely strict.

So, from childhood to adulthood, he had never practiced it.

"Since it is an introductory martial technique, presumably everyone knows it; in that case, it will be simple."

A slight arc appeared at the corner of Meng Zhangqing's mouth.

With the system, practicing it himself?

That was only the most inferior method.

"Eh? Has another newcomer arrived?"

Suddenly, a voice rang out.

Meng Zhangqing turned his head to look and saw a figure walking out from next to his courtyard.

He looked to be about twenty-six or twenty-seven.

He was wearing gray robes.

A long sword was strapped to his back.

"You've come at the right time. Let me introduce you; this is a disciple who just promoted from the outer sect, named Meng Zhangqing."

Sun Haishan said.

"So it's a junior brother."

A smile appeared on Qin Fang's face, "Choosing Lingxiao Peak is a wise decision; only the cultivation atmosphere here is not as strict as the other peaks."

"It's just like the outer sect."

"My name is Qin Fang; I was also an outer sect disciple once and entered the inner sect ten years ago."

"Senior Brother Qin."

Meng Zhangqing nodded slightly.

At the same time, he looked at the character panel displayed next to Qin Fang.

Basic Information:

【Name: Qin Fang】

【Race: Human】

【Cultivation Base: Opening-Aperture Realm, 6th Layer】

Attribute Information:

【Root Bone: 4th Grade】

【Comprehension: Average】

【Martial Techniques: 'Wind-Thunder Sword Art' (Great Success), 'Sword Step' (Minor Success), 'Sky-Breaking Hand' (Initial Glimpse)】

【...】

"Judging from the root bone, he is indeed from the outer sect."

Meng Zhangqing thought to himself.

However, when his gaze fell upon the 'Wind-Thunder Sword Art', it brightened slightly.

It was truly a pillow arriving just when one was sleepy.

It was actually a Great Success-level 'Wind-Thunder Sword Art'!

Mysterious-grade martial techniques were not so easy to cultivate; they required quite high comprehension and a large amount of time.

He did not expect that a ready-made one would be delivered to his door so quickly.

He must add this person as a friend!

"I heard that you recently received guidance from the Scripture Library Elder and practiced the 'Wind-Thunder Sword Art' to the Great Success realm."

Sun Haishan said.

"Yes."

Hearing this, a look of pride appeared on Qin Fang's face.

At the same time, his gaze fell upon the 'Wind-Thunder Sword Art' in Meng Zhangqing's hand.

"Junior Brother Meng, if you have any questions in the future, feel free to ask me."

Qin Fang said with a smile.

"Don't underestimate Junior Brother Meng; he has already realized sword intent, and his comprehension is astonishing."

Sun Haishan shook his head.

Qin Fang's expression immediately stiffened, and shock gradually appeared in his eyes.

Sword... intent?!

How is this possible?

One must know that even among the direct-line geniuses, some have not realized it.

One can imagine how difficult it is.

But this junior brother from the outer sect had actually realized it!

This is a genius!

No, to be precise, he should be a genius overlooked by the sect!

Now, a hidden dragon has emerged from the abyss.

In the future, he will surely soar ten thousand miles.

For a moment, Qin Fang's gaze shifted; it was no longer casual and gradually became somewhat fervent.

His thoughts were similar to Sun Haishan's.

For such a person, one should naturally make friends with him.

"I didn't expect that there would be a genius like Junior Brother Meng in the outer sect!"

The arrogance in Qin Fang's voice subsided, becoming somewhat more humble.

In the face of sword intent.

His Great Success-level 'Wind-Thunder Sword Art' was truly not worth showing off.

"Senior Brother Qin is too kind."

Meng Zhangqing smiled slightly.

"Since we are neighbors, if you need any help in the future, just come to me; don't be a stranger."

Qin Fang said, "Although I am much older than you, you can just treat me as a friend."

"Ding!"

"Qin Fang has sent you a friend request."

The system prompted.

Meng Zhangqing was slightly stunned.

Good fellow, he was still thinking about how to add Qin Fang as a friend.

Yet this Qin Fang had taken the initiative to apply.

This was truly an unexpected joy.