Chapter 88: 88. I want to join the sect

Beside him stood a young man about his age, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, exuding a unique youthful heroism. At first glance, Qin Mo felt that the other seemed younger than him.

He initially thought this was also a disciple of the Immortal Sect, at most having a senior-junior relationship with the person beside him.

But the person before him, about the same age, was actually the Sect Leader of the Immortal Sect.

He had traveled from Flying Fish Island to Cangwu City, passing through many places and meeting heads of various sects and forces. Their ages ranged from fifty to gray-haired elders, with the youngest being over forty.

The Sect Leader before him, so young, was truly an exception.

This journey had already given him many surprises and refreshed some of his beliefs. Yet he couldn’t understand how such a young Sect Leader could have recruited such outstanding disciples.

Though younger than him, his power was comparable; having the Purity Body before entering the Profound Realm, all three swearing allegiance to a Young Sect Leader, would be unbelievable if spread.

A sect with such pioneering geniuses, even if not a Three-star Sect, should be a reclusive sect, with a Sect Leader who would likely be a fifty-year-old elder with extraordinary strength, whose mere presence would make East Lake tremble.

At this point, Wen Ping’s voice faintly came through, “Ambition does not depend on age, it’s absolutely genuine.”

After speaking, Wen Ping smiled at Qin Mo, but his smile carried deep significance, adding a particular charisma, making people hesitant to underestimate the person before them.

Wen Ping had long anticipated Qin Mo’s arrival, so he returned from Rao Mountain, adopting for the first time the Main Hall’s additional feature–the Sect Leader’s special allure–exuding unique charisma with every gesture.

Qin Mo smiled awkwardly, sizing Wen Ping up, pondering various thoughts before saying: “Though what you say is true, but…”

Before he could finish, Wen Ping interrupted, “Zhao Yi, is this your friend?”

Zhao Yi quickly replied, “No, this is our first meeting. He came up the mountain himself, wanting to join our Immortal Sect, so Elder Yun told me to bring him to see you.”

“Entering the sect?” Wen Ping’s smile faded, feigning contemplation, eyes seemingly penetrating, nodded before saying, “Talent barely meets the entry standard.”

Upon hearing this, Qin Mo gave a bitter smile.

It was the first time he heard someone say his talent only met the standard. According to him, there were definitely not more than a handful of 18-year-olds in East Lake reaching the Body Refining Eighth Layer.

What about the Qin Family?

The Qin Family were masters of Flying Fish Island, overseeing one One-star Influence and one Two-star Influence, considered the most powerful in East Lake, yet did not have the courage to speak such grand words. Their recruitment standard was merely set at reaching Body Refining Second Layer by age 15.

Moreover, he never intended to join the Immortal Sect; he merely came to see.

After wandering around East Lake, finding a cultivation state, he had to return to Flying Fish Island to continue cultivating, preparing for the second assessment two years later.

“I just came to take a look.” Though there were three outstanding geniuses here, seeming rather special, he didn’t think training here would be superior to the guidance in the Profound Realm on Flying Fish Island, with Great Demons accompanying him.

This young man in front, even possessing some abilities at a young age, couldn’t necessarily teach him much. His competitors were not ordinary, having the full backing of the Profound Realm.

“Come to see?”

Wen Ping secretly laughed in his heart, then looked at Qin Mo, his gaze emitting a special brilliance.

Qin Mo, under such scrutiny, awkwardly scratched his neck.

After a while, Wen Ping said, “No rush, you can look around before deciding, it’s not too late to leave if you don’t like it. Zhao Yi, take him around, let him experience the sect’s offerings; your reward will be–a day’s cultivation time in the Fierce Beast Trial Ground.”

Upon hearing Wen Ping, Qin Mo initially thought of leaving immediately, but seeing Wen Ping’s expression and gaze, he suddenly felt a compulsion to stay.

“Alright, I’ll look around.”

Qin Mo squeezed out a smile, and then patted Zhao Yi on the shoulder.

However, he didn’t notice Zhao Yi also showed joy, eagerly leading him forward.

As they walked, Qin Mo noticed Zhao Yi’s expression, puzzled, rubbed his head, thinking: Is leading him around necessary to be so happy?

Along the way, apart from mountains and houses, it was monotonous, nothing different from the sects he usually saw, utterly boring, so Qin Mo had to find a topic, “By the way, what is that Fierce Beast Trial Ground your Sect Leader mentioned just now?”

“We’re almost there, you can see for yourself.”

Finished speaking, Zhao Yi pointed to the Fierce Beast Trial Ground ahead, “Our sect’s cultivation field for refining martial arts and accumulating battle experience, a day’s training inside costs 50 Gold Coins, but the Sect Leader said you can experience it for free, do you want to try? Brother Lele once trained inside for three days and elevated a martial art from Minor Success directly to Great Success.”

“Three days? That’s boasting, advancing from Minor Success to Great Success so easily, wouldn’t experts be everywhere then? But since it’s free, I’ll give it a try.”

With that, Zhao Yi stepped inside.

Seeing the sudden emergence of Fierce Beasts, he froze for a moment, then a cold smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

“Little guy, encountering me is your misfortune.”

With those words, Qin Mo charged directly at the Kuiniu.

…

Two hours later.

Wen Ping was in the kitchen, preparing to eat something before going down the mountain, when he heard urgent footsteps outside.

What happened was different than he anticipated: entering the Fierce Beast Trial Ground, Qin Mo immediately activated his War Intent State.

Though Qin Mo didn’t wander elsewhere, just the Fierce Beast Trial Ground left him with turbulent emotions.

Two hours, the martial art advanced from Minor Success directly to Great Success, this cultivation field was truly unbelievable.

“Sect Leader… Sect Leader.” Qin Mo’s voice reached before he entered the kitchen, and upon seeing Wen Ping, he added, “I wish to cultivate here, Sect Leader, could you give me an opportunity.”

Now he finally understood why Wen Ping could have three pioneering disciples despite being so young.

Who wouldn’t want to cultivate in the Fierce Beast Trial Ground; a day’s effect compared to having a Great Demon with you for years of cultivation. While a person’s life is considerably long, who wouldn’t want more time?

Shortening the time to accomplish something equals gaining more time, directly acquiring more possibilities.

Letting him catch up to his competitors within these two years and surpass them, initially, he had no hope, but now, he was very confident.

Seeing this, Wen Ping secretly rejoiced, then said with a smile: “You can enter the sect, but you must first pay 1000 Gold Coins entry fee.”