Chapter 207 : Meeting a Soul Transformation Expert
Chapter 207: Meeting a Soul Transformation Expert
Passing through the mountain gate, the first sight that met Chen Beiwu’s eyes was a clear stream, about three zhang wide, cascading straight down from the steep cliff wall.
At the edge of the stream, a group of apes with crimson fur and considerable spiritual intelligence were fetching water.
“That is the Red Ape, mischievous in nature and fondest of brewing wine. If you befriend them, you can drink Second-Tier Spirit Wine, Red-Origin Wine, for free.”
A female cultivator in green attire, with delicate features, looked at him: “You are Chen Beiwu?”
Before Chen Beiwu could open his mouth, the female cultivator introduced herself: “I am Feng Ya, you can consider me your senior sister.”
Being able to cultivate in seclusion within the Yuqing Immortal Sect was a rare opportunity, especially for gifted cultivators whose talent was limited.
Every year after the Immortal Exams, each prodigy successfully admitted into the Yuqing Immortal Sect would seize the chance, eager to report in and begin their studies as soon as possible.
They strove to form an Upper-Third Grade Golden Core in the shortest time possible, thus truly becoming disciples of the Yuqing Immortal Sect.
Chen Beiwu, however, arrived almost a full month after the start of term, wasting a month of cultivation time.
“This is your student ID card. It contains ten basic credits.” Feng Ya handed him a card.
Chen Beiwu received it and discovered that this exquisite student card was actually a Superior Second-Tier Spirit Artifact.
“The student ID card can only be used by yourself. It cannot be lent out, including the credits inside.”
With a brief reminder, Feng Ya’s storage ring glimmered slightly, and a flying boat appeared before her. She said crisply:
“Follow me. Since you reported so late, the cultivation caves with higher-grade spirit veins have already been chosen by the new students. Now, only the unwanted Jiuyue Cave Residences remain.”
Fuyou Residence, Jiuyue Cave Residences.
Led by Senior Sister Feng Ya, a cluster of tranquil dwellings surrounded by streams and ancient trees came into Chen Beiwu’s view.
“This is your cultivation cave residence. Use your student card to activate the gate, and that will count as registering your stay.”
Hearing this, Chen Beiwu took out his student card and gently swiped it over the door handle of the cave residence.
“Buzz!” The student card flashed with light, and the gate of the cave residence opened automatically.
Chen Beiwu stepped inside, his brows furrowing slightly in disappointment.
Mount Yuqing was said to be the foremost blessed land within the Immortal Alliance, yet the spiritual essence inside this cultivation cave was not much better than that of Moon-in-Water Dwelling, roughly equivalent to the level of an Inferior Third-Tier Spirit Vein.
“There are thirty-six Minor Grotto-Heavens and seventy-two Minor Blessed Lands within the sect. Fuyou Residence is merely a Third-Tier cave residence.” Feng Ya smiled: “Junior Brother, if you wish to live in a better cave residence, you will have to fight for it.”
“Senior Sister, how does one fight for it?” Chen Beiwu asked curiously.
“It’s simple—strength rules.” Feng Ya’s gaze shifted toward the direction of the seventy-two Minor Blessed Lands. “Junior Brother, whichever cave residence you fancy, you can initiate a Cave Residence Duel through your student ID.”
“If you win the duel, you can claim ownership of the cultivation cave for one year. If you lose, you must pay credits as the price.”
“If you are strong enough, you could even break into the seventy-two Minor Blessed Lands and claim a Fifth-Tier cave residence—only Soul Transformation True Venerables are qualified to cultivate there.”
Saying this, Feng Ya looked at Chen Beiwu with interest: “Do you want to initiate a Cave Residence Duel now and fight against one of the sect’s prodigies? Senior Sister can recommend an opponent who is not too difficult.”
Chen Beiwu shook his head slightly.
High-grade spirit vein cave residences could always be contested for; there was no need to rush.
Moreover, he was only one step away from Flawless Qi Refining, ready to break through at any moment.
Once he succeeded in Flawless Foundation Establishment, he could attempt to capture a Fourth-Tier cave residence to cultivate in.
“Boring.” Feng Ya muttered, then turned to the main topic: “The Yuqing Immortal Sect encourages student self-governance. Every sect student can freely choose elective courses.”
“Junior Brother, tonight you can select courses and instructors according to the materials published on the Yuqing Immortal Sect’s official website.”
“After confirming your courses and instructors, sect students have a one-week adaptation period to determine their cultivation direction and philosophy.”
“During this time, if you feel that the chosen courses and instructors do not suit you, you can reselect.”
Saying this, Feng Ya pulled out her phone and said to Chen Beiwu: “Let’s add each other’s contact. If you encounter any questions, you can ask me.”
Watching Senior Sister Feng Ya leave, Chen Beiwu cast Cleanse Technique to tidy up the cave residence, then took out his Spirit Beast Pouch and released Gold Egg.
“Gulu?”
The moment it appeared, Gold Egg curiously looked around.
But upon discovering that the spiritual essence of this cave residence was inferior even to that of Mirror Moon Sect, it quickly lost interest and shifted its gaze to the screen of Chen Beiwu’s phone.
Elective Courses in Beast Taming: Shared-View Method of Companion Beasts, Companion Beast Contract Dao Script, Companion Beast Transformation Divine Record, General Knowledge of Ancient Beast Language in the Immortal Alliance…
Elective Courses in Cultivation: Astral Beast-Control Diagrams, Introduction to Sanqing Talismans, Essentials of Hundred-Bone Artifact Refining, Summary of Refining Beasts into Pills…
Elective Courses in Water-Wood Arts: Principles of Water-Wood Duality, Multiple Applications of Illusion Arts, Comprehensive Outline of Yuqing Water Arts, Companion Beasts of Water-Wood Lineage Manual…
Staring at the densely packed list of courses, Gold Egg was bewildered.
Wasn’t cultivation simply a matter of practicing All Laws Converge, Heaven Book of the Divine Tree?
Why were there so many courses to study!
Its head was already aching.
‘Cultivation is not as simple as you think.’ Chen Beiwu smiled.
Gold Egg only needed to immerse itself in cultivation, but as a cultivator, he had many more matters to consider.
After carefully selecting over a dozen courses, Chen Beiwu’s gaze turned to the list of sect instructors.
Ranked first was True Monarch Moving-Mountain, Yue Shan, a Fourth-Tier Artifact Master. His Companion Beast was the Fifth-Tier Earth-Attribute Primordial Beast [Prison-Suppressing Yue Turtle], and he specialized in nurturing Earth-attribute Companion Beasts and cultivating Earth-attribute arts.
Ranked second was True Monarch Beast-Hunting Thunder, Qin Zheng, a Fourth-Tier Talisman Master. His Companion Beast was the Fourth-Tier Lightning-Attribute Mystic Beast [Beast-Hunting Thunder Flood Dragon], and he specialized in…
Ranked third was True Monarch Rainbow Mist, Su Miao, a Fourth-Tier Formation Master. Her Companion Beast was the Fifth-Tier Water-Wood Dual-Attribute Primordial Beast [Rainbow Mist Mirage Flood Dragon]. She excelled in Illusion Arts, Companion Beast Shared-View Methods, as well as nurturing Water and Wood Dual-Attribute Companion Beasts.
Seeing this, Chen Beiwu unhesitatingly chose True Monarch Rainbow Mist’s course.
Nascent Soul True Monarchs who excelled in both Formations and Illusion Arts were rare; given the chance to attend such a class, Chen Beiwu naturally did not want to miss it.
“Buzz!”
At that moment, Chen Beiwu’s phone vibrated, displaying a message from True Monarch Jiang Chuan.
……
Northern Sector of the Yuqing Immortal Sect, third floor of the Wuji Tower, Teaching Department.
Chen Beiwu was about to knock three times on the door when a voice came from within.
“Come in.”
Chen Beiwu pushed the door open and walked inside, finding True Monarch Jiang Chuan seated at the side.
In the main seat, however, was a cultivator whose hair was a mix of white and gray, resembling a rustic farmer.
Chen Beiwu hurriedly saluted.
“No need for formalities. I am He Zhengyu, Minister of the Teaching Department of the Yuqing Immortal Sect.”
Hearing this, Chen Beiwu’s pupils shrank, and a look of respect appeared in his eyes.
The position of Teaching Minister of the Yuqing Immortal Sect required nomination by the Sect Master, followed by deliberation and approval from the Sect’s Standing Elder Council before appointment. It was a true high-ranking position within the sect, with cultivation at least at the level of a Soul Transformation True Venerable.
No wonder he could not perceive the aura of fate on Minister He’s body.
Of course, it was also possible that the person before him was not the minister’s true body, which was why he could not see the aura of fate.