113: Chapter 113 Class A Mission

After resolving Su Wan's troubles, Ye Tian did not linger in the Handyman Hall.

Having reached the Late Stage of the Ningyuan Fifth Stage, he urgently needed actual combat to consolidate his Realm, while also planning to earn some Sect contribution points to exchange for resources.

The most direct way to earn contribution points was, naturally, to head to the Mission Hall.

As soon as Ye Tian stepped into the main hall, he saw two familiar figures.

Liu Ruyan, dressed in a goose-yellow dress and smiling charmingly, was talking with several familiar Disciples. When she saw Ye Tian enter, her beautiful eyes lit up, and she smiled and waved a greeting: "Junior Brother Ye, are you here to pick up a mission too?"

"Senior Sister Liu," Ye Tian responded with a slight nod.

On the other side, Leng Feng, dressed in white with a long sword on his back, stood alone in a corner, his aura as cold as ever.

Feeling Ye Tian's gaze, he only gave a faint nod as a greeting and showed no further reaction.

Ye Tian understood in his heart.

Leng Feng was aloof and solitary by nature; Ye Tian naturally didn't mind.

His gaze swept over the mission jade wall and quickly locked onto a Grade B Mission: Clear the Iron-Back Yao Wolf pack harassing the mineral veins on the outskirts of the Water Bear Mountain Range. Estimated Realm: Yuan Condensation Second Layer Early Stage. Reward: Five hundred contribution points and one hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

The difficulty was moderate and the reward was acceptable, which suited him perfectly.

He walked straight to the counter where missions were issued.

Behind the counter sat a middle-aged deacon with an indifferent face and puffy eyes. He was Elder Qian of the Outer Sect Mission Hall, with a cultivation level around the Condensing Essence Seventh Level.

Sensing Ye Tian approaching, Elder Qian didn't even lift his eyelids, lazily tapping on the table.

"Disciple Ye Tian, here to accept a Grade B Mission: clearing the Iron-Back Yao Wolf pack in the Water Bear Mountain Range." Ye Tian handed over his identity token.

Elder Qian slowly picked up the token and scanned the information: new Outer Sect Disciple, potential rating: Yellow. He let out a contemptuous snort from his nose.

He didn't process it immediately. Instead, he squinted at Ye Tian and spoke in a drawn-out tone: "Newcomer? This Grade B Mission isn't simple. The wolf pack is fierce; it's not something a little brat who just entered the Sect like you can handle.

Don't throw your life away for a few contribution points."

Ye Tian's expression remained unchanged: "Thank you for the reminder, Elder. I will be careful. Please process it."

Seeing that he was unresponsive to persuasion, Elder Qian's face darkened, and his voice carried a clear hint: "Young man, not knowing the rules won't do.

There are certain ways of doing things when taking missions here in the Mission Hall.

Back in the day, I also put in quite some effort to get missions that suited me. So, as for these Spirit Stones..."

He rubbed his fingers together; the meaning couldn't be more obvious.

Ye Tian's eyes instantly turned cold. As expected, there were such parasites!

He hated such people who used their positions for extortion most in his life. He immediately said coldly: "According to Sect rules, missions are handled by the book. If I am not qualified, please state so clearly."

"You!"

Elder Qian was confronted to his face, especially in public. He instantly flew into a rage out of humiliation, his face turning ashen. "Good! What an arrogant brat! Since you're looking for death, I'll fulfill your wish!"

He suddenly pulled out a scroll, and without even looking, slammed a stamp onto it, saying: "Grade B Mission? Hmph! I see you have quite some skill. This grade a mission is more suitable for you!

Go to Juetian Ridge and assist the Inner Sect Senior Brothers in repairing the Restriction formation that defends against Yao Beasts! The mission is urgent; depart immediately!"

"Juetian Ridge?" Some nearby Disciples heard this and gasped in shock.

"Isn't that a dangerous place near the edge of the Violent Beast Mountain Range? I heard there's been a Yao Beast riot lately and the Restrictions are heavily damaged. Going there is a near-certain death!"

"This... this is clearly a dangerous grade a mission. How can it be assigned to a new Disciple?"

"Elder Qian is clearly trying to send Ye Tian to his death..."

Hearing this, Liu Ruyan's pretty face changed. She couldn't help but whisper: "Elder Qian, isn't this mission too dangerous? Junior Brother Ye..."

However, before she could finish, she was glared back by Elder Qian's cold, sinister gaze.

Leng Feng also frowned slightly, a cold light flashing in his eyes as he looked at Elder Qian. He clearly despised his conduct, but he did not speak up.

The gazes the surrounding Disciples cast toward Ye Tian were suddenly filled with sympathy, as if they were looking at a dead man.

Ye Tian took the mission scroll marked with 'Grade A'. Anger rose in his heart, but he knew that blowing up now would be useless and would only result in a charge of defying a Sect Elder.

He suppressed his anger and gave Elder Qian a cold look, firmly engraving this debt in his heart.

"This Disciple accepts the command."

Ye Tian's voice was calm, yet it carried a chill.

He put away the scroll and token, then turned and left.

Watching Ye Tian's departing back, Elder Qian snorted coldly, a malicious smirk curling at the corner of his mouth.

Juetian Ridge?

Once you go, don't even think about coming back!

This is the consequence of offending Elder Qian!

Liu Ruyan looked worriedly at Ye Tian's back, hesitating to speak.

Leng Feng withdrew his gaze, his thoughts unknown.

Ye Tian left the Mission Hall and headed straight down the mountain.

His face was calm, but killing intent had already been born in his chest.

Elder Qian's actions today had touched his bottom line.

When his strength is sufficient in the future, even if you are an Elder, I will kill you without hesitation. This world is one where martial strength is respected!

Walking to a quiet spot halfway up the mountain, he took out the grade a mission scroll to examine it carefully.

The scroll clearly stated that the Juetian Ridge Restrictions were damaged due to recent beast tide impacts and required a Formation Master to repair. Accompanying Disciples were responsible for guarding and clearing surrounding Yao Beasts. The danger was extremely high; it was recommended for Disciples at or above the Late Stage of the Ningyuan Realm to go in teams.

"grade a mission... Juetian Ridge..." Ye Tian's gaze was deep.

Danger often coexists with Opportunity.

His strength had greatly increased, and he precisely needed such a dangerous environment for tempering.

That old dog Qian wanted to use this to harm him, but it might just be gifting him an Opportunity!

Next, Ye Tian took out the "Liuli Xuan Sect Disciple Manual" issued upon his entry.

He had only glanced at it before and hadn't looked closely. Now was the time to quiet his mind and read it carefully.

When he flipped to the section introducing the martial arts Realms, he was completely stunned.

"True Martial Realm: True Yuan transforms into martial power, the martial path reaches the divine. True Qi is condensed and can manifest outside the body in forms like blades, swords, armor, fierce beasts, or birds of prey, all controlled by the mind."

"Sea Transformation Realm: Flight through the air, Lifespan greatly increased."

"Yuan Dan Realm: The Divine Soul is compressed into a core, which serves as the essence; the Origin of life utilizes the Heaven and Earth Origin Qi."

"Cave-Heaven Realm: The Yuan Dan transforms into a Divine Soul infant, capable of opening a space within the body."

"Spirit Refining Realm: Tempering the Divine Soul to create Divine Thought Clones. Rebirth from a drop of blood, making it difficult to be completely extinguished."

"Creation Realm: Beginning to comprehend the Laws of Heaven and Earth, capable of bestowing spirituality upon inanimate objects and even creating simple life forms."

"Samsara Realm: Transcending Reincarnation, presiding over life and death. Completely understanding the Laws of Life and Death, one can peer into and interfere with the Reincarnation of others. One's True Spirit remains unclouded; even if the Physical Body and Divine Soul are both destroyed, one can return from Reincarnation."

"Immortal Realm: Completely fusing one's comprehended Laws with the flesh and Divine Soul. The Physical Body becomes the manifestation of the Law, nearly eternal and indestructible, living as long as Heaven and Earth, beginning to explore the Origin power of the Universe."

Every word thundered in Ye Tian's mind!

He had originally thought the True Martial Realm was that of an extraordinary expert. Though the path after the Ningyuan Realm was long, it still seemed traceable.

But now, the Realms recorded in this manual were each like legendary Realms of gods and immortals, completely overturning his perception!

Above True Martial, there were still Sea Transformation, Yuan Dan, Cave-Heaven... all the way to that ethereal Immortal Realm!

Each Realm represented a completely new world, possessing terrifying powers like moving mountains and filling seas, presiding over creation, and even transcending Reincarnation!

Compared to this vast and boundless river of martial arts, his Ningyuan Fifth Stage cultivation was as tiny as a speck of dust!

The Liuli Xuan Sect reigned supreme in this Northern Region, but looking at the entire Canglan Realm, or even the broader world mentioned in the manual, what did it count for?

That "Black Fiend" who killed the owner of the star core ring—how terrifying must their strength be?

An unprecedented sense of insignificance welled up in Ye Tian's heart.

Elder Qian's harassment and the conflicts of the Outer Sect seemed to become trivial at this moment.

His gaze involuntarily turned toward the area where the Inner Sect Core Disciples were located.

Further away were the Wan Shan Domain mentioned in the manual and even vaster, more boundless worlds.

"Starting from Qi Gathering, ending at Immortality... this path is far longer than I imagined!"

Ye Tian took a deep breath, and an unprecedented fire burned in his eyes. It was an ultimate thirst for power, an infinite longing for the Peak!

The anger in his chest was washed away by this grand vision, becoming much milder.

The likes of Elder Qian were merely frogs at the bottom of a well.

His goal was the Peak of the martial path!

Putting the manual away solemnly, Ye Tian looked toward the direction of Juetian Ridge, his eyes filled with determination.

"Juetian Ridge... is just a whetstone for me to step onto this vast journey!"