Immortal Reincarnation Tribulation

Chapter 64 Inner Sect's Everlasting Peak

On a wide stone-paved road, a long procession of more than four hundred people was walking. The person in charge was the steward surnamed Jiang. Behind him were the more than four hundred prospective inner disciples who had been named by Elder Xu Muchun, and Du Fan was among them.

Half an hour later, led by the steward surnamed Jiang, these people climbed up a huge, emerald green mountain.

Most of the more than four hundred people on the field were overjoyed. They could step into the inner sect and become inner disciples of the Kongsang Sect, which was the wish of every outer disciple.

Although this was the first time they had heard the term "prospective inner disciple," they had now been assigned to the inner sect, so it seemed that becoming a true inner disciple was only a matter of time.

After their initial elation, they naturally had some doubts. There were only two ways to become an inner disciple: one was to reach the fifth level of the Qi Refining stage, the other was to have exceptional talent, and the third was to be among the top two in the outer sect competition.

Of course, the third point is voluntary; otherwise, Wanbaoshan would have been an inner disciple long ago.

After becoming an inner disciple, one's status and position within the Kongsang Sect will instantly rise, and one's monthly salary will naturally increase. Moreover, the spiritual energy in the inner sect's immortal mountain is far more abundant than that of the outer sect, making cultivation here much more efficient and effective in improving one's cultivation level.

More importantly, inner disciples can regularly visit the Scripture Pavilion to browse through the classics, and even have the opportunity to hear Golden Core Elders give sermons. They also enjoy preferential treatment when purchasing magical tools, talismans, pills, and other items.

However, among the many benefits, what outer disciples yearn for most is that after becoming an inner disciple, there is a considerable chance that they will be favored by a Foundation Establishment elder and taken as a disciple, which will lead to a smooth and successful path in their cultivation.

Of course, some are happy while others are sad. Among these prospective inner disciples, two people's expressions were noticeably different from the others. One of them was Du Fan, who looked completely bewildered.

He had only gone to the outer gate square to watch the competition, but unexpectedly he was chosen to become a prospective inner disciple and even came to a mountain peak adjacent to his own. Looking out, he could vaguely see the medicinal fields in the spirit garden...

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His expression shifted unpredictably, and he remained silent for a moment.

There was another person, Wan Baoshan, who looked utterly dejected. He was hanging his head and looking dejected...

Almost everyone in the Kongsang Sect knows that this fat man is the least willing to become an inner disciple. Let alone an inner disciple, even a core disciple probably doesn't hold much appeal for him.

This person is famous for prioritizing wealth accumulation over cultivation. He is indeed very shrewd, tactful, and thoughtful. Over the years, he has handled many matters, both large and small, within and outside the sect in an orderly manner.

Therefore, for a time, no one in the vast Kongsang Sect could replace him. As a result, the elders of the sect turned a blind eye to the fat man's daily use of his power to amass wealth, and they also did not care about his suppression of cultivation to prevent him from entering the inner sect.

Over time, he became the most eccentric figure in the Kongsang Sect. Of course, his actions were despised by fellow cultivators of the same level. However, he was a person of high rank and power, with considerable cultivation and a wealth of treasures. Even if people looked down on him in their hearts, they would still show him respect on the surface.

There is another strange phenomenon: although the inner and outer disciples do not quite agree with Wan Baoshan's actions, most of the inner disciples take him as a role model, admire him greatly, and humbly learn from him...

When the group arrived at a flat area on the mountain peak, they saw a woman standing on the edge of a cliff with her back to them.

The woman was dressed in a dark green Taoist robe, her long hair blowing in the wind, and her figure was graceful; she seemed to have been waiting for a long time.

"Elder Cuiqi, your junior disciple has brought these prospective inner disciples with him."

The steward surnamed Jiang felt a chill run down his spine, dared not look any longer, quickly lowered his eyes, and bowed respectfully.

Elder Cuiqi gazed into the distance, her robes billowing in the wind, revealing her curvaceous figure. She remained standing there, seemingly lost in thought, ignoring the steward surnamed Jiang.

After a long sigh, he slowly turned around, glanced at everyone, and finally his gaze fell on Du Fan at the back of the crowd. He was slightly taken aback, and then burst into laughter.

"Nephew Jiang, more than 500 temporary cave dwellings have been newly opened on the south side of the mountain, which is enough for these people to use. You will take them there to settle down later." Elder Cuiqi finally shifted her gaze from Du Fan and spoke to the Jiang family steward, her words gentle.

"Yes, Elder Cuiqi, I will certainly handle this matter properly." The steward surnamed Jiang bowed again.

"Even within the inner sect, the spiritual energy on this Immortal Peak is extremely dense. From now on, you will cultivate on this mountain and must not leave even for a moment. Some daily necessities will be delivered to you later." Elder Cuiqi's expression suddenly darkened, and she spoke in a somewhat cold tone.

"Disciples will obey Elder's orders!" The more than four hundred disciples were immediately alarmed, bowed in unison, and replied.

Upon seeing this, Cuiqi's expression softened slightly, and she nodded.

"Du Fan's decision to stay or leave is entirely up to him."

After saying this, Elder Cuiqi transformed into a rainbow in a streak of dark green light and disappeared a moment later.

This caused everyone to look at each other in bewilderment, their doubts growing, and they began to look around.

Who is Du Fan?

"I don't know."

"Why can't we go down the mountain? We'll miss out on all the benefits that inner disciples enjoy!"

After Elder Cuiqi left, various discussions arose here, and it became noisy for a while.

Wan Baoshan, who was at the front of the crowd, glanced back at Du Fan, gave a slight smile and gesture, and then turned away.

"Silence!" the deacon surnamed Jiang shouted in a low voice, and the crowd immediately fell silent.

"Junior Nephew Du, do you wish to come with us to the cave, or do you have other plans?" The others naturally did not know that Elder Cuiqi had specifically sent a message to the steward surnamed Jiang before leaving, which made his gaze towards Du Fan gentler.

Deacon Jiang's demeanor and tone of voice immediately widened the eyes of the more than four hundred disciples. They had never seen a Foundation Establishment deacon treat an ordinary disciple so politely, speaking as if he were asking a question or discussing something...

Following Deacon Jiang's gaze, the disciples finally identified Du Fan.

Wan Baoshan looked at Du Fan again, a hint of surprise flashing across his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

"Ahem, may I ask, Steward Jiang, if I follow you to your cave, will I still be able to descend the mountain in the future?" Du Fan was also taken aback. He immediately coughed lightly, bowed, and cautiously asked.

"Of course, Junior Nephew Du can freely enter and leave Immortal Peak," Deacon Jiang said with a slight smile, without hesitation.

"Then this disciple has no problem and is willing to follow Steward Jiang to the cave dwelling." Du Fan thought for a moment and then spoke respectfully.

"Alright, you will all follow me!" Deacon Jiang nodded, gave the order, and strode off in a certain direction into the mountains.

After exchanging glances, the disciples naturally followed closely behind.

"Junior Brother Du, it seems your status in the sect is now vastly different from before. Congratulations!" As they walked, Wan Baoshan deliberately slowed his pace and soon appeared beside Du Fan, speaking softly with a smile.

"Senior Brother Wan, you flatter me. I was completely baffled by what just happened. As for status and position, I certainly cannot compare with you, Senior Brother Wan," Du Fan replied with a wry smile.

"Junior Brother Du, you're too modest. Ever since the incident at the Land of Scattered Souls, I've heard that several sect elders have been quite impressed with you. You have a bright future ahead of you." Wan Baoshan waved his hand, looking like he didn't believe it at all.

Du Fan smiled slightly but didn't say anything more.

"I've suddenly thought of a pretty good deal. If we cooperate, we're sure to make a fortune. Of course, you'll have to put in a lot of effort in this, junior brother. We'll split the spirit stones we earn 40/60, me 40% and you 60%?" Wan Baoshan's small eyes gleamed as he whispered mysteriously.

"A deal? Let's forget about it. Even I can sense the unusual things happening in the sect lately. We should just stick to our cultivation." Du Fan refused without hesitation after hearing this.

"Junior brother, you're mistaken. It's precisely because it's unusual that we need to earn more spirit stones. If something really happens, having more spirit stones will be a form of protection for ourselves. So, you get seven and I get three!" Wan Baoshan said, spitting as he spoke, sounding a little anxious. Finally, he gritted his teeth and added a sentence.

"Senior brother, why don't you tell me first, is there any risk involved?" Du Fan's eyes flashed, and after a moment's thought, he was somewhat tempted, but he still spoke cautiously.

"If this matter is handled by my junior brother, with my assistance, there will be no risk involved. As for the specifics of this deal, it is like this..." Wan Baoshan's eyes gleamed with cunning as he slowly recounted the whole affair.

At first, Du Fan didn't seem to care too much, only nodding occasionally, but in the end, he was completely dumbfounded.

"This matter... can be considered. I truly admire Senior Brother Wan's talent and strategy. However, I have another condition. If Senior Brother can agree, then I agree to this matter!" Du Fanxuan recovered from his strange expression, hesitated slightly, and then spoke.

"Junior brother, please speak. As long as this deal can be made, I will agree to anything!" Upon hearing this, Wan Baoshan was overjoyed and quickly replied without thinking, as if afraid that Du Fan would change his mind.

Du Fan smiled shyly: "I'll take eight, you take two!"

Wan Baoshan slapped his thigh: "Deal!"

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About half an hour later, the group arrived at the foot of a cliff. Below the cliff, a dense array of caves stretched out in a line from near to far, with each cave about seven or eight zhang apart. From the outside, each cave appeared to have two tightly closed stone doors, all of them identical.

The spiritual energy here is extremely rich; you can feel it with just a slight breath, without needing to exhale.

"This cave dwelling has just been opened and has not yet been set up with various restrictions, so you can enter and exit without the need for restriction tokens. You can choose a cave dwelling for yourselves and cultivate in peace in the future. Without the sect's order, you must not step out of the mountain!

"There are guards from the Enforcement Hall at the foot of the mountain. If you are caught, you can imagine the consequences. However, you can still move around freely on the mountaintop. You'd better watch yourselves." After saying this, Deacon Jiang flicked his sleeves and strode away.