Chương 59: Chapter 89: Jiang wenchen’s

The old man nodded slightly.

"Our Cloud Perching Valley is currently short on talent, and disciples are few. Having over a hundred spiritual-root holders arrive is truly great fortune!" At this point, his expression changed slightly, and he said, "All the major upper-grade immortal sects previously looked down on the Yang Marsh Land. Now that our Cloud Perching Valley has picked up such a great bargain there, this matter absolutely must not be leaked."

"Otherwise, the upper-grade immortal sects may not care too much, but immortal sect forces like Mount Qi, which are about the same as Cloud Perching Valley, will definitely make a move to seize them." As soon as he finished speaking, an old man behind him with a handlebar mustache, a slightly plump figure, and a horsetail whisk in hand spoke.

"There are spies from other sects inside Cloud Perching Valley. This sort of matter cannot be hidden for long. The urgent priority is to make arrangements in the Yang Marsh Land as soon as possible and strive to gain as many benefits as possible." Hearing this, Li Heshan smiled faintly and cupped his hands.

"Martial Uncle Baiyun, rest assured. Junior Sister Qing and I have already reached a deal with a mortal dynasty in the Yang Marsh Land called the Yu Kingdom. Ascension Pavilions have been established throughout the Yu Kingdom, responsible for testing the spiritual roots of commoners among the people."

"We have also left behind a large number of spiritual seeds in the Ascension Pavilions for the commoners to choose and plant."

"Using this, we can investigate whether spiritual veins exist in the Yang Marsh Land."

"When the time comes, whether it is the spiritual-root holders of the Yang Marsh Land or the spiritual veins, our Cloud Perching Valley will be able to seize the initiative." After hearing his words, the old man nodded with great satisfaction and said, "Not bad. Your considerations are thorough. It seems this round of tempering has brought you decent gains."

"All right. Bring these children inside."

"Proceed according to what Heshan said. The junior brothers will first test and select them. Those remaining will be sent to the spiritual fields throughout the outer court and accepted as outer sect disciples." Everyone behind him cupped their hands. Immediately, several disciples of Cloud Perching Valley stepped forward and led Jiang wenchen's group toward the inside of the valley.

As Li Heshan had said, he had indeed loosened the requirements for the spiritual root testing arrays placed in the Ascension Pavilions throughout the Yu Kingdom. Unlawfully taken from Royal Road, this story should be reported if seen on Amazon. Among the hundred-plus children who had been brought here, in the end, only sixty entered the Four Courts of Cloud Perching Valley. More than half of the rest were sent to the outer court to serve as outer sect disciples.

Every day, they would be responsible for looking after the spiritual seeds in the spiritual fields. Compared to them, the children who could enter the Four Courts were much luckier. The Four Courts of Cloud Perching Valley were its core. Only disciples who entered them could be considered true disciples of the immortal sect. Inside Hidden Cloud Court, one of the Four Courts, Jiang wenchen held his sword in his arms and confronted an old man dressed in gray, with a thin face and graying hair and beard.

Around them stood a group of slightly older young men and women. These were all disciples of Hidden Cloud Court. Hearing that their master had selected some high-grade immortal seedlings from among the many immortal seedlings today, they were very curious and came to watch. However, the other immortal seedlings were all very obedient. They obeyed the arrangements and chose the recommended cultivation methods. Only Jiang wenchen before them had always insisted on practicing the sword.

Cloud Perching Valley had established its sect through alchemy and formations. Although it also cultivated sword arts, they were only used as supporting methods and were not considered its specialty.

"Boy, this old man has already said it. Your main energy must be placed on cultivation. Sword arts are only auxiliary." Pei Zhao, the master of Hidden Cloud Court, spoke helplessly. Jiang wenchen was one of the few with superior aptitude among the fifteen immortal seedlings he had selected. The little fellow's character was resilient, and there was an obstinate seriousness and persistence deep in his bones. Pei Zhao liked him very much.

But who would have thought that this exact persistence would now give him such a headache?

"I only want to practice the sword." Jiang wenchen's voice was flat, without the slightest intention of compromising.

"Heh!"

"You really are a stubborn one!" Pei Zhao was so angry that he sneered, walking back and forth in front of him with his hands behind his back. Several times, he looked at him and wanted to say something, but after seeing the expression on his face, he did not know what to say.

"Boy, if you don't listen, this old man can only have someone send you back. From then on, you will have no fate with the immortal path." Since persuasion did not work, Pei Zhao switched to threats. In his view, Jiang wenchen was obsessed with practicing the sword, so he would definitely not easily give up this immortal fate. The disciples of Hidden Cloud Court at the side also followed and tried to persuade him.

"Little fellow, just listen to Master. Cultivation and sword practice do not conflict."

"Exactly, exactly. If you lose this immortal fate, no matter how powerful your swordsmanship is, you will still only be a mortal body of flesh and blood."

"So many people cannot cultivate even a single immortal fate across several lifetimes. Don't fail to appreciate what is good for you." He seemed not to hear everyone's persuasion at all. The expression on his face did not change in the slightest. Seeing this, Pei Zhao also became truly angry.

"Enough!"

"This old man really refuses to believe this!"

"Eldest Disciple, go find your Senior Brother Heshan!" From the crowd, an older young man hurried forward to comfort him after hearing this.

"Master, please calm down. This junior brother is only…"

"Junior brother?"

"What junior brother!?"

"This old man has not accepted him yet!"

"Stop wasting words. Hurry and go!" Seeing his master lose his temper, the young man did not dare say anything more. He could only cup his hands and run out. A moment later, Li Heshan hurried over.