30: Feilai Peak, grab

Entered in September of South Chu 863. Isn't this year 863?

Entered in early September, and it's now early December!

'Hiss' Just over three months, less than four months, he cultivated from a common person to the early Spirit Transformation Realm. And he's not the kind who just broke through to the early Spirit Transformation, he's already close to entering the Peak of the early Spirit Transformation Realm, with cultivation that can push towards the middle Spirit Transformation Realm!

Such cultivation speed is truly remarkable, truly remarkable!

With this thought, the goatee deacon quickly took out a purple jade token and wrote with his magic power, 'Lu Chen, cultivated for less than four months, entered early Spirit Transformation approaching the Peak, Top Grade A'.

A Top Grade A evaluation is equivalent to a perfect score.

However, there are differences between perfect scores. Some Disciples get Top Grade A because they just met the threshold for a Top Grade A rating, while Lu Chen got Top Grade A because the highest possible rating is only Top Grade A.

And a Top Grade A rating earns one hundred Merit Points.

'Lu Chen, right! Have you thought about which Inner Sect Peak you'd like to enter?' The goatee deacon's stern face stiffly squeezed out a smile to make himself look more amiable, but the effect was less than satisfactory.

Before Lu Chen could reply, the goatee deacon continued, "This deacon is from Feilai Peak, surnamed Chen. If Junior Brother doesn't mind, you can call me Senior apprentice-brother."

'So it's Senior apprentice-brother Chen.' Lu Chen didn't hesitate, casually calling him Senior apprentice-brother, which greatly pleased Deacon Chen.

'Junior Brother, have you considered Feilai Peak?' Deacon Chen of the goatee vigorously began to promote his Feilai Peak: 'My Feilai Peak manages the Sect's internal affairs, from resource allocation to recruiting Disciples and followers, all handled by this Peak.

'There are many benefits here, and it's not like Doujian Peak or Mingjing Peak that constantly face crises. It can be said to be an excellent place to be. Junior Brother, aren't you tempted?'

Lu Chen smiled perfunctorily, "If the Sect doesn't interfere, entering Feilai Peak would naturally be excellent."

Unfortunately, with his performance, the Sect is definitely going to send him to Mingjing Peak and Doujian Peak, the two powerhouses of combat. Other Peaks shouldn't even think about it.

'Good, good, good.' Deacon Chen became even more satisfied, repeatedly praising him, wishing he could give Lu Chen another three Top Grade A evaluations, completely unaware that Lu Chen's sincere smile was actually full of perfunctory politeness.

After Lu Chen left, Deacon Chen saw no more Disciples coming forward, so he immediately took out a communication jade slip and began sending a message to Feilai Peak's Fifth Elder [Teacher, there's a Genius among the Outer Sect Disciples named Lu Chen. In just over three months, he has reached the Peak of the early Spirit Transformation Realm. Hurry and snatch him!]

This is an old tradition among the Inner Sect Peaks. When they encounter an outstanding Genius Disciple, there's nothing to say, they just snatch them.

The quick get them, the slow lose out. If you don't snatch them, someone else will. Every single deacon in this assessment hall is arranged by the Inner Sect Peaks. As soon as a Genius Disciple appears, everyone knows about it.

Feilai Peak.

The short, stout Fifth Elder with graying hair looked at the communication jade slip in his hand and fell into contemplation: "Lu Chen, it's Lu Chen again. He's entered the Spirit Transformation Realm?!"

This Outer Sect Disciple, from the very beginning, broke into his view with his extremely outstanding talent. Although he hasn't seen the person, he has seen the name many times. This is almost the fourth time he has seen a Disciple under him send him a message saying they want to snatch Lu Chen into Feilai Peak.

But with such an outstanding Disciple, Doujian Peak wants to snatch him, Mingjing Peak also wants to snatch him, and there are also Sect rules blocking Feilai Peak from snatching people. How can they possibly snatch him now?

He does want to snatch him, but the problem is...

'To hell with all that, let's snatch him first and talk later.' The Fifth Elder gritted his teeth, and his figure instantly vanished from Feilai Peak, leaving no trace.

Feilai Peak hasn't produced an exceptionally talented Disciple for too long, because whenever there's a Genius Disciple, they are either snatched by Mingjing Peak or Doujian Peak, and Feilai Peak gets nothing.

As for the other Peaks, Danxia Peak is for Alchemy and is not on the same track as Feilai Peak and the others. Zhubing Peak is similar, it's mainly for Artifact Refining, and the Aptitude they value is different.

Only Feilai Peak and Wudao Peak are left, and they never get anything good. To be honest, Feilai Peak is even worse off than Wudao Peak. Wudao Peak is at least an important place in the Sect for studying Spells and cultivation methods, concerning the Sect's Foundation. If they encounter a Disciple with exceptional comprehension, Doujian Peak and Mingjing Peak also have to step back.

But what does Feilai Peak have? It's just a place that manages internal affairs. What do you need such an amazing Disciple for?

But the Fifth Elder doesn't think so. As one of the dignified six Inner Sect Peaks, is it reasonable not to have a powerful successor?

Reasonable my foot! If he truly passes away in the future, this vast Feilai Peak might not even be able to find a master capable of serving as Peak Lord. How can this be allowed?

Snatch, this time we must snatch!

............

In the Inner Sect Assessment Hall, Lu Chen arrived at the second assessment area.

This assessment tests whether one's Foundation is stable and whether their Spell cultivation is lacking. It is also called the 'Life and Death Test' of the assessment.

Generally, after passing this assessment, one is guaranteed to enter the Inner Sect. The only difference is which of the six Inner Sect Peaks is willing to accept you.

That's right, not only do Disciples choose among the Inner Sect Peaks, but the six Inner Sect Peaks also select people.

For example, if your comprehension is average but you want to enter Wudao Peak, don't even think about it, Wudao Peak won't take you. If your combat power is average and you want to enter Mingjing Peak's Law Enforcement Hall to show off your power within the Sect, sorry, Mingjing Peak is even less likely to want you.

However, if you want to enter Doujian Peak, there's still a chance. Doujian Peak rejects no one, it's just that you might die faster.

As for Danxia Peak and Zhubing Peak, they require talent in Alchemy and Artifact Refining respectively. Other things are not very important. Without these two talents, you won't get in even if you try your hardest.

Who doesn't know the benefits of Danxia Peak? If you learn Alchemy, will you lack the pills needed for cultivation?

Although Zhubing Peak's status is not as high as Danxia Peak's, it is also a good place to be. If you refine artifacts well, you can also become a master.

As for the remaining Feilai Peak...

Well, you can still get in if you squeeze, it just depends on whether you're good at handling things. That's why Feilai Peak has the most Disciples.

Unlike the first assessment area, where there was only Deacon Chen and it was just a registration point.

This second assessment area, the 'Life and Death Test', is much more important. There are a full five deacons, one each from Danxia Peak, Zhubing Peak, Doujian Peak, Mingjing Peak, and Wudao Peak.

When Lu Chen stepped into this area, there were already two Outer Sect Disciples honestly waiting in line ahead.

The young Disciple ahead took the jade token distributed by Deacon Chen, but it was different from Lu Chen's purple jade token; it was a green one.

'Grade B Top evaluation, entered just over ten years ago, not bad.' Reaching the early Spirit Transformation Realm in ten years is already considered fast, his Aptitude is not bad.

Behind the desk at the head, an Old Man with graying hair spoke, with a hint of approval in his eyes, and asked, "Liang Ping, what kind of Spell do you cultivate?"

Liang Ping respectfully replied, "Disciple cultivates Wood Element Spells, and also cultivates Fire Elemental Spells."

'Have you comprehended the true meaning?' the Old Man asked again.

Liang Ping shook his head, "I have not."

Among the five deacons at the head, a middle-aged woman spoke, "Since you cultivate Wood Element and Fire Elemental Spells, come and try it behind my door."

Liang Ping saw at a glance that it was the Danxia Peak deacon speaking. His heart immediately relaxed. After bowing, he strode into the door behind the middle-aged woman.

Lu Chen looked at the young man who had disappeared behind the door and suddenly remembered something: "Liang Ping? That guy who took the Bluestone Town mission, it was him!"