Ancient Strengthening Techniques
Elder Fei, The Bunch of Old Monsters in the Heavenly Palace
It takes two hours for a normal person to walk for about 10+ Li. But Qing Shui and the others only needed about 10 minutes. The stone steps appeared again when they arrived at the foot of the mountain.
The stone stairs surprised Qing Shui with their gigantic size. Each step was about as tall as two people. Then the second stone step is located about 10 meters from the first ………
Qing Shui held onto a small hand then stood up, facing the endless steps, which extended all the way to the top like a centipede.
The people they passed by on the street would look at the three of them strangely. Qing Shui speculated that/that they should be surprised by their clothes. Not only that, many men would look at Canghai Mingyue and Huoyun Liu-Li, who were wearing a veil, in astonishment.
This kind of gigantic stone step continued on up to half a mountain. They're like a winding route leading upwards in a zigzag pattern.
Stone stairs from the top of the mountain and beyond are common. By the time Qing Shui inspected his surroundings, they were already surrounded by mist and clouds. There were also many large fir trees and mountain pines surrounding the area on both sides.
Qing Shui was curious about the fact that/it no one came to stop them. Although they were staring strangely and were large in size, no one approached them or questioned them. On top of that, they did not even bother to slow down their pace.
Just when Qing Shui and the others were about to reach the top and see the roofs of the many large halls, they were stopped by about 10 guards.
” Identify yourself; why are you interfering with our Heavenly Palace? ’The word of a dark-skinned and strong-looking man who looks like a leader.
Marked with an unfair label from the start, Qing Shui rubbed his nose and said ” We are here to join the Heavenly Palace but we are not sure of the condition. ’
The strong man gave him a surprised look: ’Junior Brother Chong, go tell Elder Fei. Tell him that/that someone wants to join the Heavenly Palace. ’
A neat-looking young man made a confession then turned to leave.
About ten people were scaling Qing Shui, Canghai Mingyue and Huoyun Liu-Li. The hungry gazes aimed at the two women made Qing Shui very uncomfortable.
” Sorry, have you finished looking for it? ” Qing Shui asked coldly because some of their immoral gazes were too outrageous.
” Yo, didn't expect this brat to be this brave, ha! ” Said one of the slim men with disdain; his little eyes were so despicable.
” Hao Zi, did you forget the punishment from last time? ” The strong man reminded him in a deep voice.
’’ Brothers, don't mind them. This is how they are. I'll teach them some manners on your behalf, ’’ the strong man said to Qing Shui and the others in a serious tone.
Forgiving was a divine thing, especially if they created trouble here they would not be able to bear all the consequences. The words of the strong man instantly eased all the tension from both sides.
” Oh no, I will have no honor; thank you brother! ” Qing Shui told the strong man. Qing Shui would tag them with an unfair label but then decided that/it was pointless.
He would ask a few more questions but he was in no mood to do so with the people around him. Although this strong man seemed like a straightforward person, Qing Shui thought that/it wasn't all this kind of people would be good people.
” Where are you from, brother? And these two women …? ’’The strong man asked with a smile. He secretly glanced at the two girls, but the trace of greed in his expression did not escape Qing Shui.
” Other bastards. This kind of person is even worse than people with immoral gazes from now on, ” Qing Shui thought grimly.
” We are from Southern City, ” he said weakly and did not bother to mention anything about the two girls.
Actually Qing Shui didn't feel anything, this kind of person was unusual. On top of relying on the name of their Heavenly Palace and Xiantian power, they would feel nothing about being this arrogant. Their age is not too old either.
On the continent, 16 years old is considered an adult, but anyone under the age of 40 years old is young and considered junior. Anyone over the age of 40 is only considered their prime. Due to the abundance of Spiritual Qi here, the lifespan of the people here was twice as long as compared to his previous world.
The craving for food and se* is natural. The people who were not affected by the views of Canghai Mingyue or Huoyun Liu-Li were eunuchs or uals.
’Can you introduce these two women to me?’ ‘Dark-skinned strong man grinned. Her pearl white teeth protruded in her dark skin.
Right after, a washed-up middle-aged man approached them. Hair removed. The clothes she wore were sparkling white and they looked very good on her.
’’ Elder Fei! ’’
’’ Elder Fei! ’’
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’’ Nice seed! ’’
” You want to join the Heavenly Palace? ” Elder Fei gently smiled at the three of them. He didn't even bother to look at the others.
It seemed like this gang of people was the lowest rank in the Heavenly Palace. Qing Shui had judged that/that the strength of these people ranged between Xiantian Grade 1 and Grade 3. Only those strong people were at Xiantian Grade 3, whereas the rest were all Xian tian Grade 1.
If strength determined strength, then a Xiantian cultivator of the entry-level was only considered a scapegoat in the Heavenly Palace. Especially those who fail to show their potential are reduced to running/running tasks. They persisted in working here only for the sake of the powerful martial arts of the Heavenly Palace.
” Yes, how is the condition? ” Qing Shui has guessed that/it conditions to join the Heavenly Palace can be strict. On top of that, even if he did not set foot there he already felt that/it was this super big sect harder to access than the houses of wealthy nobles.
” Has the strength of a Xiantian cultivator, and took odd jobs in the Heavenly Palace for the first three years. Fulfilling them then you will automatically be considered an official disciple of the Heavenly Palace. ’
Qing Shui smiled wryly. This manner of the Heavenly Palace could not be considered good, but a Xiantian cultivator would only have to take a part-time job here for three years. Three years is neither long nor short. If one was not determined, he would not be able to last for three years. The dignity of a cultivator is sacred. It's a pity that/it even if you were at Xiantian pinnacle you would still be the lowest rank here, let alone Xiantian beginner level.
Qing Shui debated whether he should take out the Heaven Palace Token he got from Canghai, but then he heard Elder Fei keep talking: ” However, he said, since the three of you are the only ones who made the Heavenly Mountain Palace in the past three years, you will be released from the hard work for three years and instantly become a disciple of the Heavenly Palace. Come on, follow me to process your registration. ’
Qing Shui was confused. He did not understand this treatment from Elder Fei. Could it be that the laws of the Heavenly Palace palace have changed? Are they not afraid that/that they were sent by the enemy?
So Qing Shui, Canghai Mingyue and Huoyun Liu-Li followed Elder Fei up the final steps of the stone stairs. An uneven mountainous plain, as palace buildings, and countless pavilions and terraces came to their sight.
’’So this is a summit ....’.
Qing Shui continued to observe his surroundings, especially the enormous palace that looked like it was cast from purple gold not far from where it was. Engraving large gold calligraphy into the building inscribed ” Lingxiao Treasure Hall ’’.
He continued his observations and discovered that/it had at least eight different spaces scattered around. Qing Shui thought that/it was very similar to the layout of the Skysword Sect, although it was lacking in majesty compared to the Heavenly Palace.
In the Skysword Sect the other eight mountains surrounded Skysword Peak as if the stars were holding the moon, and they were all separate individual mountain peaks. Though they were all scattered around the enormous Heavenly Palace Mountain. Although the mountain ground was uneven, there were still vast mountain roads between each of them.
Lingxiao Treasure Hall was already considered to be at the highest place in the Heavenly Palace Mountain so it could ignore the many buildings around it. The other distant buildings that were as tall as Lingxiao Treasure Hall were extremely eye-catching!
’’ Elder Fei! ’’
The sharp voice disturbed Qing Shui. A young female disciple from the Heavenly Palace came to his sight. Qing Shui couldn't tell her age but she looked very young. His long hair hung on his shoulders and the pair of large eyes on his oblong face were quite energetic. He is not very tall but he is curved and his legs are very long and quite smooth. His body shape was very similar to Zhu Qing
’’ Ah, Xi Luo. A good time. Take these two new disciples to the Misty Hall. From now on, they will be the ones from your Misty Hall, ’’ Elder Fei smiled.
This was the first time Qing Shui saw her smile and she was suddenly startled by a strange feeling. The girl led Canghai Mingyue and Huoyun Liu-Li away with a smile.
The two women nodded towards Qing Shui before leaving. Huoyun Liu-Li was obviously reluctant, but Qing Shui now had mixed feelings about it.
’’ You are very special, Son. Don't worry about them. The people recommended by me, Fei Wuji, will not be doubted or oppressed by anyone. ’’ Elder Fei laughs.
Qing Shui looked carefully at this elder who called himself Fei Wuji again. He felt that/that he should be an entry-level Martial King and this was using his strongest spiritual sense at the moment.
People were flocking incessantly, and every single one of them had at least the strength of a Xiantian. At this moment, Qing Shui felt that/that this place was ruled by Xiantian Cultivators and they were as low as cattle and horses.
” Thank you, Elder Fei. My name is Qing Shui and I am confused ... ’.
’’ Qing Shui. Good name, hehe. If you are confused, watch more and listen more. But remember to speak less, ’’ Elder Fei laughed and interrupted Qing Shui, but it did not make anyone feel awkward.
The two men walked quietly. Qing Shui looked at the many elders in the few relatively low pavilions behind the Mist Cloud Treasure Hall. Qing Shui instantly knew these people were really old and they were roughly over 300 years old. The traces of aura polished over the years were very clear.
Actually Qing Shui continued to think about the question after hearing Elder Fei say that/it no one dared to bully anyone recommended by him. Such arrogance does not seem like a bluff. But why was he just a reference assigned to welcome the new disciples? Then that means a lot of people recommended by him ……
They had finally reached a simple pavilion after passing through countless other pavilions. Fei Wuji looked at Qing Shui and explained: ’’ This is the residential area of the Elders. Everyone who lives here is an elder. The people from now on were Supreme Elders. As long as their seniority was higher compared to the current generation Elders, they would all be referred to as Supreme Elders. ’
Listening to Fei Wuji's explanation made Qing Shui feel the difference from the Great Sect. It was hard to remain weak in a sect filled with so many old monsters. These old men had god-like existences on land in terms of mind, sophistication, experience, cultivation and perspective. To stand at this height and live for several hundred years, it was an insult to call them monsters after all they had gone through.
The Great Sect Treasure was not a powerful weapon, armor, or wealth but this insightful old man.