Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Noon.

The Azure Mist Sect’s triennial Disciple Recruitment Ceremony was about to begin!

Despite the torrid weather and the scorching sun, the Enlightenment Square outside the mountain gate was filled with ambitious youths from all over the world who were keen to embark on the path of immortality.

The place was full of chatter and bustling with activity. At a glance, there were tens of thousands of people.

The Azure Mist sect had always advocated for non-discrimination and equal opportunities for everyone to embark on the path of immortality.

As such, there were plethoras of youths present, ranging from descendants of famous martial arts families and imperial families to poor farmer youths. Even a few idle youngsters came here just to give themselves a try.

The five masters, as well as a group of elders and deacons, had yet to appear.

The young men and women who came to become apprentices were already beyond excited, exchanging whispers with one another.

“Dragon Head Peak! I must enter Dragon Head Peak! It is presided over by the Sect Master, Venerable Zi Yun. Hence, it must be the lineage with the strongest foundation!”

“Brother, you’re wrong! Although the Venerable Zi Yun is the Sect Master, among the five lineages, the one with the highest seniority and the most authority is Elder Chi Song of Scarlet Cloud Peak! Scarlet Cloud Peak is my first choice!”

“In my opinion, Venerable Yuan Yi of Heavenly Chi Peak is still the safest option! Although he’s not as famous as Venerable Zi Yun and Venerable Chi Song, people say that he’s kind, and is called the Smiley Face Immortal. We will face the least pressure and the most freedom under his wing!”

“Brothers, your criteria are too narrow. Aren’t you going to consider the two beautiful masters of the Phoenix Cry Peak and the Divine Phoenix Peak?”

“Damn! Since this brother has raised this, I’ll lay my cards on the table! I choose Chief Xiao of the Divine Phoenix Peak!”

“I agree! With the number one fairy in the cultivation world as my master, my heart will be open and my path to immortality will be broad!”

“Damn, Chief Su Mei of Phoenix Peak isn’t bad either! It’s said that, before she got married, the title of ‘Number One Fairy in the Cultivation World’ had always been hers!”

“What a pity. Her companion died young. She’s a widow!”

“A widow? That makes me even more interested!”



Among the noisy youths, a tall figure stood out as the center of attention.

He was handsome and dressed in black. His expression was cold and unfeeling the entire time, completely different from the people around him.

He sat cross-legged, neither speaking nor moving. His entire body exuded a prideful aura.

He seemed like a natural powerhouse!

“Little brat, do you have a master you are interested in?”

A voice came from the young man’s ring, worming its way into his head.

“It’s not important. I came to Azure Mist for three things.”

“Opportunity! Opportunity! And opportunity!”

“If it’s really as you said, that someone has intercepted my opportunity, I’ll definitely send him to his death!”

The young man’s handsome face seemed to be covered in frost, as murderous intent overflowed.

“Hahahaha, little brat, didn’t I tell you that I can read your thoughts!”

“At this moment, other than the opportunities, don’t you also have that feisty little girl with a bell tied to her ankle on your mind?”

“Therefore, you will choose Chief Xiao of the Divine Phoenix Peak without any hesitation later, right? Hahahahaha…”

Elder Stone’s teasing voice came from the ring.

“Elder Stone, you…”

The young man’s face turned red. He gritted his teeth and said, “So what if I am! Shouldn’t a true expert be able to reel in all the beauties in the world?”

“There’s nothing wrong with that. It’s just a pity that she already has her eyes on someone else. Her extraordinary Eldest Senior Brother… Sigh.”

“Stop it!”

At the thought of the girl, whom he had fallen in love with at first sight last night, hugging another man, Ye Chen’s veins bulged. He was furious!

He rarely developed crushes. Yet, the other party had made him fall so hopeless and completely!

‘Ah!’

“Hmph! Elder Stone, just you watch! Sooner or later, I’ll get that Yingying girl to understand that her pretentious Eldest Senior Brother is nothing but trash in comparison to me!”

“Only I, Ye Chen, can be her man!”

He had just spoken those words of indignance when—

The deacon in charge of the Disciple Recruitment Ceremony announced loudly, “The chief disciple of the Divine Phoenix Peak has arrived!”

Hearing this, all the youths looked up in eagerness.

An ethereally handsome young man in snow-white clothes flew over on a white immortal sword!

His black hair fluttered in the wind, and his hands were behind his back. He looked like an immortal with a noble and gorgeous temperament, like someone who had walked right out of a painting!

At this moment, everyone was stunned!

Countless young men and women could not help but exclaim!

“Wow, what a peerless young master of an immortal sect!”

“Immortal! He’s actually an immortal!”

“Tsk tsk, although I can’t reach him, I still yearn to be near him!”

“As expected of the number one fairy in the cultivation world, he is Xiao Hongling’s disciple! If the master and this disciple got together, they would be an actual immortal couple!” Some people even started jumping on this peculiar ship.

“Watch your mouth! Don’t endanger your life!”



He was different from the surrounding excited youths.

Ye Chen’s expression was still dark and sullen, like a deep water pond. His teeth were gritted, like that of a ferocious beast!

“What peerless young master? He’s just a talentless pretty package. I, Ye Chen, will sooner or later…”

Before he could finish speaking…

High up in the sky.

The white-robed figure that everyone was watching actually crossed thousands of people to fly towards him!

At the same time, everyone’s gaze landed on him!

For some unknown reason, Ye Chen started to feel a trace of panic for the very first time!

And it was just as he had predicted.

This ethereal and elegant Eldest Senior Brother of the Divine Phoenix Peak came to him!

Instinctively, Ye Chen gripped the short sword in his arms tightly and secretly started to circulate his True Qi.

“Little friend, don’t panic. Wait and see! This person is the chief disciple of the Azure Mist Sect. We can’t offend him now!”

Elder Stone’s admonition sounded from the ring.

“Fine, whatever you say!”

Ye Chen gritted his teeth, letting go of his True Qi.

They faced each other, only inches apart.

Countless people present landed their gazes on them.

Next, however.

A shocking scene appeared…

The peerless and elegant Eldest Senior Brother of the Divine Phoenix Peak lifted Ye Chen’s collar with a fierce expression and spoke.

“Damn it, you insolent brat, I warned you last night! How dare you still come? Do you want to die?”

When these words came out, everyone was speechless!

Ding!

“Successfully restored the plot! You have received rewards: Charm+5, Innate Ability+1!”

“I’ve triggered the system reward. Looks like my opening act is not too bad.”

Lin Xiao felt a little relieved.