Chapter 129
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Chapter 129: I Want to Farm
“Moo~”
After passing through a tree-shaded stone path, the green ox halted at the base of the mountain stairs.
Beside the path, Wang Chen noticed a black rock lying at an angle, engraved with the words “Sunset Peak.”
Wang Chen dismounted from the ox and retrieved about fifty pounds of white corn.
He offered it to the green ox as payment.
The green ox curled its tongue and swallowed all the spiritual rice in one go.
With a satisfied shake of its head, it turned and ambled away.
Wang Chen gazed upward, where the stairs ascended to an unseen summit.
The number of steps was beyond count.
Ascending the stairs to the peak, a majestic mountain stood tall, as if questioning the heavens!
He climbed steadily, step by step, toward the summit of Sunset Peak.
Indeed, with Wang Chen’s current prowess, he could employ the master-level Shadowless Divine Movement to reach the peak swiftly.
Yet, he preferred to take it one step at a time.
This way, he could savor the scenery along the path.
Over the past year, since arriving in this world, Wang Chen had been preoccupied with survival.
He had never paused to reflect on the journey he had undertaken.
Now, the moment felt just right.
After climbing over a thousand steps, Wang Chen paused and turned to gaze down the mountain.
He beheld vast fields crisscrossed with paths, a stream meandering eastward like a jade ribbon, dividing patches of spirit fields, mulberry groves, orchards, flower beds, and pastures.
Scattered across the landscape were farmhouses with white walls and black tiles, alongside courtyards and elegant residences.
“Hehe!”
Suddenly, a soft laugh echoed through the air: “Sister, look! There’s a fool climbing the mountain!”
Wang Chen glanced up to see two female cultivators riding clouds, gliding just above him.
“Don’t speak carelessly; we are all fellow disciples. Show some respect.”
“Hehe~”
Before Wang Chen could respond, they had already vanished, leaving only their laughter lingering in the air.
Wang Chen paid it no mind.
He pondered whether he should acquire a flying artifact for easier travel.
Within Yunyang Inner Sect, the nine peaks and one city were spread across distances ranging from a dozen to several hundred miles.
Wang Chen had already journeyed two to three hundred miles from Yunshan City to reach this place!
And the location of Sunset Peak was relatively secluded.
If there were no flying artifacts or mounts for transportation, daily travel would undoubtedly be highly inconvenient.
Compared to mounts that require care and feeding, flying artifacts are undoubtedly the superior choice.
The issue lies in the fact that flying artifacts are prohibitively expensive!
Even a basic smoke mist-type flying artifact costs anywhere from several hundred to over a thousand spirit stones.
Additionally, regular use necessitates periodic maintenance, leading to substantial ongoing expenses.
Wang Chen could currently gather the necessary spirit stones.
However, given his recent entry into the inner sect and the myriad expenses he would face, he couldn’t afford to be extravagant in the early stages.
With these thoughts in mind, Wang Chen quickened his pace toward the peak.
Half an hour later, he arrived at his destination.
As he ascended the final step, the view before him opened up, as if he had stepped into another world!
The summit of Sunset Peak appeared as though a mighty force had cleaved off its top, creating a vast platform.
A majestic hall stood at the center, flanked by ornate pavilions and buildings, with towering trees standing guard and a variety of exotic flowers and plants scattered around.
The dojo in front of the hall was remarkably flat and expansive, with eight towering stone columns arranged around it, and a high platform rising on the right side.
As Wang Chen approached, he noticed two cultivators engaged in a fierce battle on the high platform, their shouts and cheers echoing through the air.
Hundreds of men and women surrounded the platform, cheering them on!
More cultivators arrived on artifacts and flying mounts, landing in the dojo, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.
Wang Chen bypassed the commotion and headed straight for the hall.
After inquiring with a young disciple at the entrance, he was directed to a side hall.
A middle-aged cultivator greeted Wang Chen.
The process of re-establishing his immortal registry was straightforward. After verifying Wang Chen’s identity token, the middle-aged cultivator instructed the young disciple to fetch a longevity lamp and place it on the table for Wang Chen to infuse with energy.
The middle-aged cultivator cautioned, “There will be some pain; you must endure it.”
The longevity lamp, also known as the soul lamp, is a unique artifact. It requires extracting a trace of the cultivator’s soul to form the wick. Once activated and lit, it is enshrined in the Hall of Eternal Light.
Should a cultivator perish, regardless of the distance, the longevity soul lamp will extinguish instantly!
Compared to the outer sect’s soul tokens, the soul lamp has a far greater sensing range and exerts a stronger binding force over the cultivator.
Once the soul lamp is established, whether for a Qi Training cultivator or a Purple Palace master, betrayal of the sect allows the sect to track them across vast distances using the soul lamp, and even cast spells to kill from afar!
This serves as the most significant constraint on inner sect disciples.
Wang Chen, aware of the rules, did not hesitate. He reached out and grasped the handle of the soul lamp.
He infused it with energy.
The longevity lamp suddenly trembled, generating a powerful suction force.
Wang Chen felt an intense pain in his soul, as if it were being forcibly torn apart.
His expression changed instantly.
However, in that very moment, the Ancient Stone Tablet suddenly emerged within Wang Chen’s Sea of Consciousness, radiating countless beams of light that shielded his soul and thoughts!
Simultaneously, the longevity lamp held in Wang Chen’s hand abruptly ignited, casting a gentle glow.
“It’s done.”
The middle-aged cultivator was visibly astonished and couldn’t help but inquire, “What is your cultivation level, Junior Brother?”
Wang Chen’s ability to light the soul lamp far surpassed that of most of his peers.
Indeed, some of the less capable individuals had even broken down in tears on the spot!
Wang Chen promptly released the soul lamp and modestly responded, “Fifth-level Qi Trainer.”
He sensed that his soul was intact and unharmed, not even slightly drained by the soul lamp.
It was highly probable that the Ancient Stone Tablet had exerted some extraordinary effect, safeguarding his soul.
Yet, judging from the middle-aged cultivator’s expression, the longevity soul lamp appeared to be functioning perfectly as well!
Naturally, Wang Chen would never disclose this matter to anyone.
“That’s quite remarkable,” the middle-aged cultivator remarked with a meaningful tone. “To gain the heads of ten gray-eyed thieves and ascend to the inner sect, your prowess is truly exceptional.”
Wang Chen chuckled dryly. “It was all due to the assistance of my uncle within the sect.”
The middle-aged cultivator smiled. “May I ask who your uncle is?”
“Lu Defang.”
Wang Chen spoke with a tinge of sorrow. “He unfortunately passed away recently.”
The middle-aged cultivator was momentarily at a loss for words.
He directed the young disciple to place Wang Chen’s longevity lamp in the Hall of Eternal Light, then handed him a storage bag.
Inside were the entry benefits.
Everyone received them.
“Junior Brother Wang Chen,” the middle-aged cultivator concluded, “Sunset Peak is unlike the other eight peaks; the cultivation resources allocated from above are quite scarce. Considering the disciples’ daily cultivation needs, we can offer part-time compensation.”
“You can choose from battle, guard, alchemy, talismans, artifacts, formations, and so on. Would you like to select one?”
Wang Chen had already contemplated the answer to this question.
Without hesitation, he replied, “I want to farm!”
