100: Chapter 100: The Fairy Cluster Has Fallen

Chu Sheng thought it over repeatedly and finally accepted the invitation to visit the Yan Yue Sect. On one hand, he could use the Yan Yue Sect's influence to lie low for a while, and on the other, he could investigate the background of the two demonic cultivator sisters.

Three days later, he set off as promised.

Three days later, Yuehua Mountain Range.

Chu Sheng stood at the foot of the mountain, looking up at the towering sect before him, his lips twitching slightly.

Yan Yue Sect.

All female cultivators.

Basically no men at all.

"Old Grandfather," he swallowed hard, "is it too late for me to run now?"

Old Grandfather's phantom floated out and gave a mischievous laugh.

"Run? Can you bear to?"

Chu Sheng fell silent.

He truly couldn't bear to.

Zhou Wantang stood beside him and said in a low voice,

"Master, follow me."

The two of them ascended the blue stone steps.

The Yan Yue Sect disciples they encountered along the way were exclusively women—young, old, cold, charming... all kinds, every variety imaginable.

Their gazes fell on Chu Sheng in unison.

"Eh? A man?"

"Brought back by Elder Zhou?"

"He looks alright..."

"His cultivation doesn't seem low..."

Chu Sheng felt extremely uncomfortable under their gaze, feeling like a swan that had mistakenly wandered into a crowd of toads.

He sent a voice transmission, "I'm a bit nervous, Old Grandfather."

Old Grandfather sneered.

"You're not named Zhang, what are you so 'tense' about? You're here to be a Guest Elder, not a concubine."

Chu Sheng thought about it and realized he was right, so he straightened his back.

Inside the Yan Yue Sect's main hall, a faint fragrance drifted through the air.

Fairy Lanyue Zhou Yuerou sat in the main seat, wearing an ink-black long dress. Her hair was like a waterfall, and her face was exquisitely beautiful but carried a coldness that kept people at a distance.

She looked at Chu Sheng, her gaze like lightning.

Chu Sheng felt as if he had been scanned from head to toe, inside and out, with nowhere to hide.

"Peak of True Gathering Realm."

She spoke slowly, "There's something... strange about you."

Zhou Wantang lowered her head and said in a small voice,

"Sister, he... saved me."

Fairy Lanyue glanced at her sister, her expression subtle.

"Oh? How did he save you?"

Zhou Wantang remained silent.

Chu Sheng quickly stepped forward and cupped his hands in greeting.

"I am Nie Zhang, greetings Sect Master."

He took the demon refining pot from his waist and gave it a light tap.

The mouth of the pot opened, and two rays of light, one red and one white, rushed out, transforming into the phantoms of two giant snakes that loomed over the main hall!

The Crimson Python and the White Snake.

The aura of the True Condensation Realm permeated the air.

A flash of interest crossed Fairy Lanyue's eyes.

"Beast taming?"

Chu Sheng nodded.

"I am skilled in taming demonic beasts. I heard that the Yan Yue Sect's guardian beasts often riot, so I have come to recommend myself."

Fairy Lanyue was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled.

"Interesting."

She waved her hand, "Approved. From this day forward, you are a Guest Elder of the Yan Yue Sect, specifically in charge of demonic beasts."

Chu Sheng was delighted in his heart but showed no emotion on his face.

"Thank you, Sect Master."

At the summit of the back mountain, Chu Sheng's new residence.

A detached bamboo hut, quiet and elegant; pushing open the window revealed a sea of clouds.

Chu Sheng stood by the window and took a deep breath.

"Not bad."

He sat down cross-legged and took out the demon refining pot.

Inside the pot, the two snakes were entwined, as affectionate as ever.

Under his nurturing during this period, the Crimson Python's remnant soul had solidified significantly, showing faint signs of recovery.

Chu Sheng activated the refining power.

Two streams of pure demonic beast essence surged from the pot, frantically pouring into his body.

One hour, two hours, three hours—

The spiritual energy in his Dantian began to boil, compress, and undergo a qualitative change.

Chu Sheng gritted his teeth, pouring all his strength into impacting that barrier.

"Break!"

"Boom—!"

The spiritual energy exploded and then quickly retracted.

Chu Sheng opened his eyes.

Peak of True Gathering Realm, still the Peak of True Gathering Realm.

He hadn't managed to break through.

"Just a little bit short."

He murmured.

Old Grandfather's voice rang out.

"The hurdle of the True Firmament is not that easy to cross. Take it slow."

Chu Sheng nodded, stood up, and walked to the edge of the cliff.

The sea of clouds surged beneath his feet, and the distant mountains were as dark as ink.

He clenched his fist, feeling the surging spiritual energy within him, a smile playing on his lips.

"Soon."

In the days that followed, Chu Sheng lived a "heavenly" life.

Every time he stepped out, he would see three or five Yan Yue Sect female disciples passing by.

"Good morning, Elder Nie!"

"Elder Nie, you look wonderful today!"

"Elder Nie, would you like to try some snacks I made?"

Chu Sheng responded to each one with a smile, feeling quite pleased with himself.

"Old Grandfather, do you think they've fallen for me?"

Old Grandfather rolled his eyes.

"Fallen for you? They just haven't seen a man before."

Chu Sheng: "..."

What was even more outrageous were those female elders.

Each one had high cultivation, was not young, and was even bolder.

While Chu Sheng was taming beasts on the back mountain, a mature and charming female elder floated over and smilingly pinched his face.

"Little Nie, are you free tonight? I have a jar of good wine at my place."

Chu Sheng gave a dry laugh.

"Elder Zhang, I still have beasts to tame..."

"Tame what beasts? Are those demonic beasts more important than me? I think you're just scared."

Chu Sheng: "What's there to be scared of..."

In the end, he only managed to escape by excusing himself to the bathroom.

Old Grandfather was laughing hysterically in his mind.

"Hahahahaha! You've fallen into the Silk Web Cave, kid!"

Chu Sheng gritted his teeth.

"Can you have a little compassion?"

Old Grandfather laughed even harder.

"Compassion? If I still had my physical body, I would definitely go in there with you!"

He paused, his voice suddenly sounding a bit lonely.

"Unfortunately, now I'm just a remnant soul. I can't even get excited even if I wanted to..."

Chu Sheng fell silent.

This old man was also a pitiful person.

But what did that have to do with him?