239: Chapter 239 Two Hundred Disciples

Daoist Master Cangxuan considered for a moment.

He decided to take a good look around this Peak that was about to become his home base.

No matter what.

This was one of the nine main Peaks of the Tianyuan Sect. Although it was a bit desolate now, its foundation should still be there.

Daoist Master Cangxuan started from the Peak's summit and walked all the way down.

The summit was the core area.

In addition to the main hall he had just seen, there were several side halls and cultivation rooms.

Although the main hall looked slightly dilapidated, it was grand in scale, with bluestone flooring and jade pillars reaching toward the sky; one could imagine how magnificent it must have been back then.

The side halls were empty, with only some slightly worn prayer mats and dusty bookshelves remaining. Traces of murals still lingered on the walls, giving a faint glimpse of Chilian Peak's former glory.

From the summit downward.

There was a winding stone staircase, and on both sides of the stairs, buildings of various sizes were scattered in an orderly fashion.

There were guest rooms for Disciples, row upon row, stretching for several miles, enough to accommodate thousands of people.

There was a Pill Refining Room; the Pill Furnace was still there, but it was covered in rust, clearly having gone unused for a long time.

There was an Artifact Refining Room, with discarded Ores and broken fragments of Magical Artifacts scattered on the ground.

There was also a Martial Arts Arena.

The grounds were spacious, enough to accommodate over a thousand people cultivating at the same time. In the center of the arena stood a massive stone tablet engraved with the two large characters 'Chilian'. The brushwork was vigorous and powerful, with a magnificent Aura, and traces of the power of Law faintly and continuously emerged.

Daoist Master Cangxuan looked around as he walked, his heart filled with a thousand emotions.

From these remaining buildings, it was clear that Chilian Peak had indeed been glorious once.

With thousands of Disciples, dozens of Elders, and a Domain Realm Old Ancestor overseeing it, what a grand occasion that must have been!

But now.

The people were gone, and the halls were empty...

"What a pity."

He shook his head and continued walking down.

When he reached the mountainside.

He saw a Scripture Pavilion.

The Scripture Pavilion was the tallest building on Chilian Peak, with a total of nine floors, but at this moment, the doors were tightly locked and it was completely empty.

Daoist Master Cangxuan pushed open the doors and walked in, finding that the bookshelves on every floor were empty, without even a single scroll.

"That missing Peak Master was truly a ruthless person... leaving behind absolutely nothing."

"Was this moving house or fleeing a famine? Not even a scrap of paper is left."

"Who carries their entire family fortune on them... what an oddball!"

Daoist Master Cangxuan muttered to himself as he continued further down.

Below the Scripture Pavilion were several small courtyards, which should have been the living quarters for Inner Sect Disciples back then.

Some spiritual plants were planted in the courtyards, but most had withered; only a few with tenacious vitality were still stubbornly growing.

Vines crawled over the courtyard walls, and the ground was covered in fallen leaves that crunched under his feet.

When he reached the foot of the mountain, Daoist Master Cangxuan saw a massive stone tablet engraved with an introduction to Chilian Peak.

He stopped.

He took a careful look.

"Chilian Peak was established at the beginning of the Tianyuan Sect's founding and has a history of millions of years."

"The Peak has produced nine Domain Realm experts, two of whom broke through to the Peak Domain Realm, their names shaking this world..."

After reading it, Daoist Master Cangxuan couldn't help but sigh.

Nine Domain Realm experts, two Peak Domain Realms... such a formidable place, yet now there isn't even a single person around.

It truly fits the saying—

Luck rotates, and next year it will be at my house.

No, that's not it?

It should be—

Thirty years on the east bank, thirty years on the west bank.

Forget it!

It should be: the world is fickle, and life is full of unexpected twists!!

After finishing his tour.

He directly flickered back to the summit.

Daoist Master Cangxuan walked into the main hall and sat down in the primary seat.

The primary seat was a massive stone chair, with a soaring Scarlet Dragon carved into the backrest, lifelike and possessing an extraordinary Aura.

Although it was quite old.

It was still sturdy.

Daoist Master Cangxuan leaned against the backrest and closed his eyes, preparing to organize his thoughts.

Suddenly—

He snapped his eyes open.

In his perception, a group of people was heading toward the summit.

The leader was a middle-aged man wearing the robes of a Tianyuan Sect Inner Sect Elder, with his strength at the Middle Stage of the Unity Realm.

Behind him.

A group of young boys and girls followed, wearing various styles of clothing in many colors; at a glance, they were Disciples who had just joined the Tianyuan Sect and hadn't had time to receive the Sect's uniform yet.

After seeing this scene.

Daoist Master Cangxuan's brow twitched, and he felt somewhat puzzled.

What were they here for?

He didn't move, just sat quietly on the stone chair, waiting for the group to arrive.

A moment later.

The group arrived outside the main hall.

The leading middle-aged man stopped, straightened his clothes, and then respectfully gave a deep bow toward the hall.

“Tianyuan Sect Inner Sect Elder Zhao Dayuan, here to pay respects to Elder Cangxuan!”

“Come in.”

Daoist Master Cangxuan's voice wasn't loud, yet it clearly reached the ears of everyone outside the hall, carrying an unquestionable authority.

Zhao Dayuan's heart tightened.

He quickly led the Disciples behind him into the hall.

Inside the hall.

Daoist Master Cangxuan sat upright, looking at them with a calm gaze.

No Aura emanated from his body, yet that dignity of someone long accustomed to a high position made everyone feel an invisible pressure.

Although he had hidden his strength.

That Domain Realm demeanor etched into his bones could not be hidden!

This was why.

Even though Elder Zhao Dayuan was also in the Unity Realm, he felt a massive pressure when seeing him.

Zhao Dayuan walked to the center of the hall.

He bowed again.

“Elder Cangxuan, by order of the Sect Master, I have selected two hundred Disciples from the newly recruited ones to be assigned to Chilian Peak.”

“From today onward, they are Disciples of Chilian Peak.”

After speaking.

He stepped aside and pointed to the group of young boys and girls behind him.

“These are the Disciples assigned to Chilian Peak this time.”

Daoist Master Cangxuan's gaze swept over those Disciples.

Two hundred people, male and female. Among these Disciples, over a dozen had good talent, dozens had average talent, and the rest... their talent could only be considered barely passing.

He also noticed.

A youth standing at the very front looked very young, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, possessing an outstanding temperament and a handsome face, yet his cultivation had already reached the Early Stage of the Dharma Manifestation Realm.

Among this group of Disciples, he could be considered to have the most outstanding talent.

Beside the youth.

There was also a girl, equally young and very pretty, whose cultivation had also reached the Dharma Manifestation Realm.

Further back.

Was a chubby youth with a simple and honest face, whose cultivation was at the Peak Land Deity Realm; his talent was also decent.

However.

When Daoist Master Cangxuan's gaze moved toward the very back of the group.

A dull-looking young man suddenly caught his eye.

“This is... the Power of Imperial Fortune!”

“How can his body contain the Power of Imperial Fortune? Could he be a Child of Fortune?”

Because he himself possessed the Power of Imperial Fortune from an Imperial Dynasty.

Therefore.

His perception of the Power of Imperial Fortune was particularly keen.

Although the Power of Imperial Fortune on their bodies was different, as they were both types of Imperial Fortune, he could still sense it!

“Interesting, have I stumbled upon a treasure?”

Daoist Master Cangxuan did not rashly communicate with him.

Instead, he turned his gaze toward Zhao Dayuan.

“The Sect Master is thoughtful. Thank you, Elder Zhao!”

“Elder Cangxuan is too polite. The Sect Master said that Chilian Peak has just been rebuilt and everything is waiting to be done. If there is anything needed, Elder Cangxuan just needs to speak up, and the Sect will definitely provide full support.”

Daoist Master Cangxuan nodded and said.

“Give my thanks to the Sect Master.”

“I will certainly convey the message. In that case, I will not disturb Elder Cangxuan any longer.”

After Zhao Dayuan finished speaking, he directly turned and left the hall.

And Daoist Master Cangxuan looked at the two hundred Disciples before him. He was silent for a brief moment before slowly speaking.

“Remember! From this day forth, you are Disciples of Chilian Peak!!”