Chapter 247
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Chapter 247: San Cai Branch
“San Cai branch? Young friend Xiang Ying, are you sure? Just because they have many skills doesn’t mean they are strong. Ranking ninth means they are worlds apart from the true Dao!”
“On the path of cultivation, being at the top always overshadows everything else. If you can’t be first, then being second might be considered, but any lower than that is meaningless! As a disciple of Elder Qushuang, you can directly enter the major branches and freely learn their secret techniques, which is a great opportunity for the future!”
Old Yu’s expression was serious; he didn’t want to be resented for being silent.
Even if he took a wrong path, someone as talented as Yun Ye would still shine brightly, though with some regrets.
Yet, these minor regrets could threaten a life in the law realms, and he still had a lot of life left to live; he didn’t want to have any entries on his record.
“It’s fine. I was born with a Spiritual Eye and a spiritual body, so my path is already fixed. The safe methods of growth are only formations, Talismans, and Spiritual Laws. Those secret techniques may not benefit me,” Yun Ye said.
“Spiritual Eye…” Old Yu raised his eyebrows. He had long noticed Yun Ye’s unusual ice-blue eyes; they were indeed a type of Spiritual Eye, and it seemed he didn’t only have the Spiritual Eye but also the corresponding spiritual body?
This was truly a blessing from the heavens!
“In fact, among the top-ranked branches, there are many Spiritual Eye techniques, but they might not match with you. If you have a chance in the future, you can exchange for confirmation,” Old Yu said.
“If there are any surplus achievements,” Yun Ye replied with a smile.
Most of the Cloud Heavenly Spirit Sect’s techniques could be purchased with money, while a few important techniques required achievements.
Secret techniques like the Spiritual Eye could only be exchanged for a significant amount of achievements, and it was impossible to obtain them normally.
But now it was a time of peace, making it difficult to earn achievements.
“Have you made up your mind? With your talent, it doesn’t really matter where you go; you truly don’t need to consider so much. Old Yu, please hurry the process.”
Fenggong Yuan spoke up.
“Xiang Ying, what’s your decision?”
“Let’s go with the San Cai branch.”
Yun Ye nodded.
With confirmation, Old Yu stopped talking. He recorded the information into the Dao Artifact and then handed Yun Ye a token: “This is your identity artifact. You can use it to open the barrier and enter the San Cai branch, as well as select a residence.”
“Since this is a top-tier treatment, the best Spirit Lands have already been marked; you can choose any of them to establish your cave dwelling. When the time comes, the information will be updated to the sect’s artifacts, and new disciples will no longer see this option.”
Yun Ye accepted the token, bowed in thanks again, and then left with Fenggong Yuan and the others.
Old Yu watched the five retreating figures, his gaze profound.
Another talented genius had arrived; it seemed the competition among this generation of the Spirit Sect would not be simple.
He wondered whether it was Qushuang’s nurturing abilities that were superior or if it was the bloodline of the Cloud Sect Master that was more outstanding.
In the blink of an eye, Old Yu shook his head.
“Never mind, why do I think so much? The struggle for order has nothing to do with me anymore; I am just a spectator.”
…
“The struggle for order begins with the branches!”
Fenggong Yuan spoke solemnly.
But Yun Ye felt as if he was reciting a book title and fell silent for a moment.
“Under the rules of the Dao Artifact, no one can arbitrarily increase their achievements and power with a leap. Even as an elder’s disciple, you still need to progress step by step to reach a higher position. However, you undoubtedly have advantages that you must learn to utilize. Do you know what the first step is?”
As Fenggong Yuan headed to the San Cai branch, he didn’t forget to teach Yun Ye. Besides the task at hand, he also wanted to make a good impression and build a positive relationship with him.
In the spiritual realm, he could match him, and once they reached the law realms, if he was not peerless, he would still be a genius. When could they forge such connections if not now?
“Use your own strength to subdue the branch disciples and establish a faction?”
Yun Ye casually responded, thinking according to the idea that the strong should dominate, which was typical of a genius of this generation.
“Good idea. But isn’t that a bit too much of a leap? Why would they yield to you?”
Fenggong Yuan subtly reminded him, noting that such an approach was too direct and wouldn’t work well.
“I understand. You mean to…?”
Yun Ye revealed an understanding expression, and under Fenggong Yuan’s expectant gaze, he said, “Use Master’s name?”
“…”
Fenggong Yuan’s face fell; was this guy joking with him?
“Fenggong Yuan, enough with the jokes. The disciples of the Cloud Heavenly Spirit Sect are all geniuses from renowned families; they might be proud and arrogant. We should ‘win them over with virtue,’ just like how you promised your clan. In that case, they will willingly serve you, which is the best course of action.”
Xiang Qingrou spoke up.
“And some incentives.”
Xiang Yan and Xiang Cong added simultaneously.
Yun Ye smiled and said, “Good idea, it’s straightforward and transparent; those willing to come will be attracted.”
“Straightforward and transparent, only those who are willing will come?” Fenggong Yuan was taken aback, savoring the meaning of those words which turned out to be quite profound.
This approach was not something just anyone could achieve; whether it was straightforward or transparent depended on how you executed it.
Just speaking about it held no significance; all who came to the Cloud Heavenly Spirit Sect were geniuses and elites. Who would fall for such tricks?
To gain their genuine respect and have them voluntarily follow you was no simple task at all!
“Whoosh!”
As they arrived at the foot of a great mountain, five figures appeared.
This mountain was called Cangqing Mountain, also known as Cangqing Peak, and it was the main peak of the San Cai branch, where the Summit Master resided.
As disciples entering the San Cai branch, the first person they needed to meet was naturally the master of the San Cai Peak.
As soon as they arrived, Cangqing Mountain shimmered with waves, and a voice echoed.
“Fenggong, my friend, Xiang Ying, come up. Master is already waiting for you.”
“The rest stay at the foot of the mountain.”
A daoist man stood at the end of the mountain path, his expression aloof, not caring whether anyone heard, as he turned and disappeared into the distance.
“Another law realms expert!”
Xiang Qingrou and the others had stiff expressions; they had seen far too many law realms experts these days.
At the level of the Cloud Heavenly Spirit Sect, it seemed that law realms had become commonplace.
They had even been surrounded and attacked by law realms previously, and Fenggong Yuan had killed one of them—this was the first time they witnessed a law realms expert fall, leaving them quite astonished.
“Xiang Ying, after you.”
Fenggong Yuan gestured for Yun Ye to go first.
“Please don’t move; I’ll be right back.”
Yun Ye said to Xiang Qingrou and the others, then turned and stepped onto the mountain path with Fenggong Yuan.
This mountain path was unique; enhanced by formations, it took only a few steps for Yun Ye and Fenggong Yuan to reach the mountainside, and after a few more steps, they could see the mountain gate at the summit.
“Please have a seat.”
The previous daoist man waited for them there, his face stern and eyes sharp. He gestured for the two to sit, revealing arms wrapped in numerous talismans.
The two nodded and stepped forward. Upon reaching the very top, their view suddenly opened up. They found themselves in a garden planted with two Wind Trees, with a cobblestone floor, a stone table and chairs at the center, and a small fish pond nearby where spiritual fish were bubbling, creating a truly relaxed atmosphere.
At the center of the garden, a refined man sat at the stone table, smiling as he looked toward them.
