Chapter 368

However, going further up, he couldn't be so reckless.

One level higher was Shushan's no-fly zone.

Flying high over it would result in being forced to land, and by then, if he wasn't stunned from the fall, he would be taken away by the Law Enforcement Hall for education.

Not knowing how long he had been flying, from afar, Xingqiu saw a familiar figure flying over.

Looking closely, Xingqiu immediately flew over with excitement.

"Chongyun! Why are you here? Are you also practicing with the flying sword? Then you've run quite far; this is already our Tongtian Peak."

The person who came was indeed Chongyun, also shuttling through the air while controlling a flying sword just like Xingqiu.

When he reached Xingqiu's side, Chongyun said helplessly:

"Didn't you tell me earlier that you were going to find your elder brother?"

Upon hearing this, Xingqiu was stunned for a moment, then patted his head and said awkwardly:

"Ah... this..."

"I just finished tidying up the Dao field and tried flying on the sword, and almost forgot about this."

Chongyun rolled his eyes and said softly:

"Are we going now? Starting tomorrow, we have to intensify our cultivation."

Xingqiu thought about it and nodded:

"In any case, I should go see my brother. My brother has also joined Shushan; although he is in the Outer Sect, I believe in my brother's talent and that he will be able to ascend to the Inner Sect sooner or later."

"Family members in Shushan should take care of each other."

Xingqiu spoke righteously, but in reality...

It was nothing more than wanting to use his status as an Inner Sect disciple to show off in front of his brother.

Chongyun was naturally aware of this.

Honestly speaking, it was just because he was an only child; otherwise, if he had an older or younger brother who joined the Shushan Outer Sect,

he would also have to show off.

Of course, strictly speaking, Chongyun also had relatives in Shushan.

But...

He didn't dare to show off in front of Shenhe.

She had started cultivating early, and her strength was now at the late stage of Refinement of Essence into Qi.

She was considered one of the strongest among all Shushan disciples, in terms of combat power alone.

With the God-Ghost Seven-Kill Order in hand, she could fight three late-stage Refinement of Essence into Qi experts single-handedly.

Plus the compatibility between her Pure Yin Body and the Pure Maiden Scripture.

The future Chongyun would be an Inner Sect disciple at best.

But the future Shenhe was destined to become the First Seat of Bamboo Peak.

Trying to show off in front of Shenhe—before he even got through the door, he would be blasted away by Shenhe's command talisman.

Thinking of this, Chongyun still envied Xingqiu quite a bit.

The two of them had their own thoughts and controlled their flying swords to fly down Dragon Head Peak.

In fact, Outer Sect disciples also had the distinction of Seven Veins, but without becoming Inner Sect disciples, they would never be particularly valued.

It was just the Outer Sect Elders dividing them into the Seven Veins according to their personalities.

Xingqiu's brother, Xingyun, was an Outer Sect disciple on Dragon Head Peak.

He had even passed the double questioning of the heart, just falling slightly short on the third level.

Therefore, Xingqiu said that he was very likely the one who would ascend to Inner Sect disciple the fastest.

Compared to the Inner Sect disciple residences on the mountainside, the Dao fields of the Outer Sect disciples were a bit crude.

And the concentration of spiritual energy was naturally not as good as above the mountainside.

But the Outer Sect disciples were already very satisfied with this.

Even if it was said to be crude, it was still a large cave dwelling for each person.

Enough for them to cultivate in their daily lives.

Although there were more Outer Sect disciples, the cave dwellings of the Outer Sect disciples were clearly not crowded either.

At the very least, Xingyun was the only one within a radius of several miles.

Compared to the lively Xingqiu, Xingyun appeared much more steady.

At this moment, he was sitting cross-legged in the cave dwelling, practicing the circulation of Qi.

Perhaps it was also because Xingqiu joined the Inner Sect while he only joined the Outer Sect, making him feel a bit stimulated, so he was currently working hard.

However, it wouldn't go so far as to say their relationship had worsened; Xingyun was still very happy for Xingqiu's encounter.

In any case, their family had established a connection with Shushan, and Xingqiu had even become an Inner Sect disciple.

For their family, this was a great thing.

The more mature Xingyun prioritized the family collective when considering things; honestly speaking, such disciples were the ones Shushan liked the most.

Very organized.

"Brother, I've come to see you!"

Xingqiu and Chongyun landed openly in front of Xingyun's cave dwelling on their flying swords.

Inside the cave dwelling, Xingyun, who was meditating, slowly opened his eyes, smiled bitterly, and got up to walk out of the cave.

Looking at Xingqiu floating on the flying sword in front of him, he said jokingly:

"I don't think you're here to see me, but to show off to me that you've become an Inner Sect disciple."

Upon hearing this, Xingqiu scratched his cheek awkwardly and landed on his flying sword.

He walked up quickly and said with a grin:

"I do have a little bit of that thought!"

"After all, brother, you just performed poorly; wait a while and you'll be able to become an Inner Sect disciple, and then I won't be able to show off."

"I have to seize the time."

Although he knew Xingqiu was deliberately trying to comfort him, Xingyun still felt better.

However, a moment later, Xingyun shook his head.

"You don't need to exaggerate so much; your cultivation talent is better than mine, and your will is firmer than mine."

"This assessment wasn't necessarily me performing poorly; it was just that my strength was only at that level."

"But I believe that before long, I will be able to successfully promote to an Inner Sect disciple."

Xingyun's words were sonorous and powerful, and his gaze was extremely firm.

Xingqiu smiled and cupped his hands:

"Then I'll congratulate you in advance on becoming an Inner Sect disciple!"

233. The first victim of the Purple-Gold Gourd, Tartaglia

What exactly Xingqiu, Xingyun, and Chongyun talked about that day, only they knew for the time being.

However, according to some Outer Sect disciples who saw them leave, Xingqiu and Chongyun left with red faces.

And Xingyun went back with a dark face.

It seemed the conversation wasn't very friendly.

But regarding other people's affairs, Shushan disciples also inherited good immortal cultivator principles.

If it doesn't concern you, keep your distance.

Even if they were fellow disciples, they were just friends who could help each other, not friends who gossiped about each other.

Gossiping was fine, but spreading rumors would get you caught by the Law Enforcement Hall.

Having finally joined Shushan, these Shushan disciples were all very cautious.

For a period of time afterwards, no more waves were stirred up.

Everything was proceeding in an orderly and methodical manner.

On the night of the Mountain Opening Ceremony, the Profound Underworld Small World descended next to the Nine Nether Secret Realm of Dragon Head Peak.

There was one more world for Zhongli to guard.

And the Shushan Demon-Locking Tower also appeared outside the Sect Hall of Tongtian Peak.

The towering, ancient, and simple high tower even looked a bit dilapidated.

But once close, one could perceive that extremely rich sense of crisis.