4: Chapter 4 Arrival at the Luoyun Sect Branch

The third day passed in the blink of an eye.

For these two days, he had not stepped out of his room, waiting until it was time to disembark.

The merchant ship landed at a bustling, massive pier.

Fang Yuan followed the Senior Brothers and walked off the merchant ship.

On the pier, a team of Cultivators wearing Luoyun Sect attire was already waiting for them; these were clearly Disciples sent by the Luoyun Sect branch to receive them.

The group walked directly toward them.

The middle-aged man leading them had a calm aura and a resolute expression. He wore a cyan Daoist robe with a white cloud embroidered on the cuff, which was the mark of an Inner Sect Disciple at the Foundation Establishment Stage or an Outer Sect Deacon.

"Greetings, Senior Brother!"

The group of dispatched Disciples hurriedly bowed.

In the Luoyun Sect, one simply addressed those with higher cultivation Realms as Senior Brother or Senior Sister.

"Hmm." He swept his gaze over the crowd. "Thirty-three people? Everyone has arrived!"

His gaze swept past casually, but when he saw Fang Yuan, a look of surprise appeared on his face.

"There really is someone who broke through at this point? What is your name?"

His voice was loud, and everyone subconsciously looked at Fang Yuan.

Fang Yuan said, "Senior Brother, my name is Fang Yuan."

"Hmm, my surname is Li. I have accepted the mission to take you back, so follow me."

"Yes!"

Senior Brother Li took out his Disciple token and the mission document for everyone to see.

At the same time, Senior Brother Li also verified everyone's Disciple tokens and dispatch documents.

Afterward, Senior Brother Li led the group to an open space where a medium-sized Flying Boat was already parked.

"Get on!"

Everyone boarded the Flying Boat.

Then, under Senior Brother Li's control, the Flying Boat took off and sped away into the distance.

Many people on the pier showed expressions of envy; the Luoyun Sect mark on the Flying Boat was a symbol of a great sect.

On the Flying Boat.

Senior Brother Li introduced to everyone: "This is the Hongmeng Dynasty, with a total population of one billion and an area of fifteen thousand li. The territory is vast, and although the overall Spiritual Qi is a bit thin, there are some treasured lands where Spiritual Qi is dense."

'So big!' Fang Yuan thought to himself. 'In my previous life, Huaxia was only five thousand li in radius. This Hongmeng Dynasty is actually nine times the size of Huaxia!'

"We are about to head to Cangyun Mountain, the location of the branch's spiritual mountain. The Spiritual Vein of Cangyun Mountain is of High Grade Tier 3. If you can stay at the branch to Cultivate, you will not lack Spiritual Qi! Besides this, our sect has three Tier 3 industries, thirty-two Tier 2 industries, and a large number of Tier 1 industries distributed within the territory of the Hongmeng Dynasty. We have also opened twelve markets, and we have shops stationed in other markets as well. These are all places where you can go to work in the future!"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked amazed.

Fang Yuan clicked his tongue; the extent of the Luoyun Sect's industries in the Hongmeng Dynasty completely exceeded his expectations.

No wonder they had to station a branch here; there were simply too many industries.

Senior Brother Li smiled and said, "I am stationed at the Tier 2 industry, Red Leaf Forest. There are some medicinal valleys, herb gardens, small and medium-sized pastures, and small mines there. If you are interested, you can come to me. I have already spoken with the Hall Master; if you are dissatisfied with your assigned duties, you can come to me, and I will definitely treat you well."

Quite a few people were deep in thought.

Fang Yuan understood; no wonder it required a Foundation Establishment Stage Disciple to personally come to pick up a group of Qi Refining Level 3 Disciples—this was to recruit talent.

Those with Medium Grade Spiritual Roots usually have the potential for the Foundation Establishment Stage and are rare talents even within the branch.

Senior Brother Li saw that everyone had no intention of responding on the spot, but his smile remained as he continued to explain matters regarding the Hongmeng Dynasty.

The Flying Boat sped through the clouds. Looking down, one could see scattered Mortal towns, and occasionally, one could see large cities that looked very prosperous.

On vast stretches of fields, neatly arranged food crops were planted; the food production of the cultivation world was clearly not low.

Two and a half hours later, Cangyun Mountain was in sight!

The anticipated bandit ambushes, Yao Beast attacks, or Demon Sect ambushes did not appear.

This made Fang Yuan extremely relieved; this tribulation could be considered passed.

A mere Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator, daring to bring a group of Qi Refining Cultivators to fly swaggeringly at high altitude!

With such a large target, if they happened to run into a Golden Core Stage old demon, wouldn't they be finished!

Fortunately, his luck was good, and none of these situations occurred.

Cangyun Mountain was extremely vast. Looking into the distance, there were thousands of Peaks of all sizes, many of which were in their primitive state and had not been developed!

After the Flying Boat passed through a layer of Formation light curtain, they had completely entered the territory of the Luoyun Sect branch.

On many of the Peaks, one could already see layers of buildings towering; white clouds drifted, cranes flew, and Spiritual Qi steamed, looking like a fairyland.

The Flying Boat finally landed on a mountain Peak, settling steadily in front of a grand hall.

"Alright! The branch's Affairs Peak has arrived. Enter the General Affairs Hall to accept your duties."

Senior Brother Li pointed to the hall in the distance, the name of the hall was "General Affairs Hall"!

"I will wait here. If you are eventually assigned to me, I can take you there directly! No need to go on your own!" Senior Brother Li continued to smile.

"Thank you, Senior Brother!"

All the Disciples bowed to express their gratitude, thanking Senior Brother Li for the escort.

Senior Brother Li nodded. Watching the backs of the group as they entered the hall, his gaze finally rested on Fang Yuan, but he looked away in the blink of an eye.

Inside the hall.

There were actually five Cultivators already waiting. Fang Yuan could not see through any of them.

One of the middle-aged men said to the crowd, "I am Hall Master Zhao of the General Affairs Hall, responsible for presiding over the distribution of the headquarters' dispatched Disciples this time."

He swept his gaze over the crowd, looked at Fang Yuan a bit longer, and said casually, "The four people behind me are the Peak Masters of the branch's four great Peaks, with Golden Core Stage cultivation. They will each select three dispatched Disciples. You will each introduce yourselves. This is an Opportunity to directly enter the four great Peaks; you must seize this Opportunity."

He looked at Fang Yuan. "You watch from the side first."

"Yes!"

Fang Yuan bowed and then hurriedly walked to the side.

Many dispatched Disciples showed nervous expressions.

He searched his memory and knew the reason. It was not easy for dispatched Disciples to directly remain at the branch's base.

Being selected by the four great Peaks not only meant staying at the branch's base, but one's status would also directly become that of an official Disciple of the branch, allowing one to obtain considerable resource supplies and the Opportunity to become a Disciple of a Golden Core Stage expert.

If not selected, one might be directly assigned to an outside industry and wouldn't even be able to stay at the branch.

Fang Yuan was different; he possessed the right to choose independently and could freely choose any place to stay.

Hall Master Zhao pointed casually at a Disciple at the Peak of Level 3.

"You go first!"

This Disciple took a deep breath, walked forward, and bowed.

"My name is Xu Zhongshan, with Medium Grade Earth-Wood Dual Spiritual Roots. I Cultivate the Yellow Rank High Grade 'Thick Earth Technique'. During the cultivation process, I have never swallowed any Medicinal Pills. I believe that only the mana cultivated bit by bit by oneself can lay the most solid Foundation! So I have always cultivated this way! Of course, I am not inflexible; after Level 4, I can also swallow Medicinal Pills for rapid cultivation! I hope to receive guidance from a Senior to lead my path of cultivation! My introduction is finished!"

Xu Zhongshan slowly stepped back, his gaze looking toward the four Peak Masters. His gaze was burning, and his temperament was heavy and steady, making Fang Yuan unable to help but look sideways.

If he remembered correctly, Xu Zhongshan was also a pauper who had prepaid five years of contributions to exchange for the High Grade 'Thick Earth Technique', and then had no money left to buy Medicinal Pills, right? It was impressive to describe poverty so refreshingly and refined!

Hall Master Zhao smiled and nodded, looking at the four Peak Masters.

The four Peak Masters were looking at each other, their lips moving slightly, but no sound was emitted. Apparently, these four Peak Masters were conducting a discussion via voice transmission. Fang Yuan saw that one Peak Master's face had turned red; evidently, they were arguing quite fiercely.

Finally, a robust Peak Master said with a smile, "I am the Peak Master of Zhenyue Peak. Come to my Peak to Cultivate in the future!"

"Yes, this Disciple obeys!"

Xu Zhongshan exhaled lightly and walked steadily behind the Peak Master of Zhenyue Peak. Everyone showed expressions of envy.

Hall Master Zhao pointed at another person again.

This was a woman with a graceful figure and eyes like autumn water, also a Cultivator at the Peak of Qi Refining Level 3. Her voice was soft.

"Respected Peak Masters, my name is Li Mengyao, with Medium Grade Water-Fire Dual Spiritual Roots. I am a Princess of the Hongmeng Dynasty. I Cultivate the Qi Refining chapter of the Earth Rank Medium Grade Cultivation Technique 'Hongmeng Heart Sutra'. Because I did not want to be too far from home, I did not break through to Level 4 and chose to be dispatched to the Hongmeng Dynasty. I have a good understanding of both Water and Fire elemental Spells, and I am also roughly proficient in the way of illusions. I hope that a suitable Senior can provide guidance."

Fang Yuan's mouth twitched. This identity, this Aptitude, this Cultivation Technique—a proper, proud daughter of heaven!

At this moment, three Peak Masters were already arguing and competing again. Only the Peak Master of Zhenyue Peak shook his head with a look of regret. The three argued for a while.

The only female Peak Master had clearly won. She smiled and said, "I am the Peak Master of Moon-Viewing Peak. Guiding you is more than enough. Come to Moon-Viewing Peak to Cultivate."

"This Disciple obeys!"

Li Mengyao gracefully arrived at the side of the Peak Master of Moon-Viewing Peak, and the two actually began to communicate in low voices; it seemed that the Peak Master was extremely satisfied with Li Mengyao.

Hall Master Zhao continued to point at a Disciple at the Peak of Level 3.

This person was none other than Yu Jin!

"Disciple Yu Jin, with Medium Grade Water-Wood-Earth Triple Spiritual Roots. I Cultivate the Yellow Rank High Grade Cultivation Technique 'Green Wood Technique'. I have already cultivated four Wood-type Spells, three Water-type Spells, and two Earth-type Spells. Among them, two Wood-type Spells have already been cultivated to the Minor Achievement Realm. I am skilled at cultivating Spirit Medicine, and my Family has a Legacy of Spirit Planters. I have been influenced by it since childhood and have some understanding of various Tier 1 and Tier 2 herbs. This Disciple hopes to have the Opportunity to join the four great Peaks."

Fang Yuan was dumbfounded. This guy was his fellow villager? He came from an ordinary mountain village, but you came from a cultivation Family, right? What kind of fellow villager is this?

The remaining two Peak Masters seemed to have no intention of discussing.

One of the Peak Masters said, "I am the Peak Master of Qiyun Peak and also a Spirit Planter. Guiding you is no problem! Come here!"

"Yes, Peak Master!"

Yu Jin nodded with a happy expression.

Hall Master Zhao pointed his finger at the last Disciple at the Peak of Level 3. This was a young man who looked very handsome.

He said confidently, "My name is Han Zimo, with Five Elements Spiritual Roots! But the Fire attribute is High Grade, while the rest are Medium Grade! I Cultivate the Yellow Rank Medium Grade 'Small Five Elements Technique'. Because I Cultivate all Five Elements, the cultivation speed is slightly slower, but the Foundation is extremely solid. Moreover, I do not mind switching to a Fire-type Cultivation Technique; I just haven't had the Opportunity to exchange for such a technique yet. I am skilled in Fire-type offensive Spells and also skilled in swordsmanship."

"High Grade?" Hall Master Zhao showed a look of surprise.

Apparently, among the dispatched Disciples, having one with High Grade Aptitude exceeded everyone's expectations.

He looked at the last Peak Master. That Peak Master's eyes lit up, and he looked at the other three Peak Masters with a big smile. The other three Peak Masters' faces all turned dark.

He then turned his head and said, "I am the Peak Master of Zhanchen Peak. I also know a little about Fire-type and swordsmanship; you coming to my Peak is just right."

"As you command, Peak Master!"

Han Zimo nodded confidently.

Fang Yuan was puzzled. Are such talents sent away? Is it to motivate them, or to temper this Han Zimo?

He summarized the first tier of talent in this batch: Thick Earth elite Xu Zhongshan, Wood Dao specialist Yu Jin, Genius Princess Li Mengyao, High Grade Prodigy Han Zimo, and the lucky Breakthrough Fang Yuan.