Chapter 401: Admittance Trials

Chapter 401: Admittance Trials

Hui crossed his arms, gazing ahead to the horizon, standing boldly atop Moonlight Cutter. His long ponytail streamed in the wind, matched only by the blue ribbon that floated alongside it. He flicked his hair and closed his eyes for just a moment, feeling the breeze on his face, then opened his eyes again. A profound expression passed over his face. Damn, I wish I still had Gu Tian to fly for me.

Ying Lin gazed up at him, her eyes sparkling and her pretty pink robes twisting on the breeze. Wow, Masters so cool. I hope I look half as cool as Master.

Gazing wistfully over her shoulder, Gui Yutong let out a longing sigh. I wish Bai Jingwen was here so I could

Elder Sister, is that All-Heavens Sect? Hui asked, pointing ahead.

Gui Yutong turned ahead and lifted a hand to her eyes, squinting. She nodded. There it is.

A sprawling net of chains connected dozens of floating peaks, each one hovering hundreds of meters above the ground. The peaks and chains spread out from a single central peak, this one larger than all the other peaks put together. The largest peak alone sprouted from the earth. The chains connected halfway up the largest peak, and draped halfway up all the smaller peaks as well. None of the other peaks reached higher than the largest peak stood on its own, all slender and small tributary peaks compared to the one massive peak.

Do each of those peaks have a Peak Lord? Hui asked, eyes widening. Oh. I think I understand now. No wonder All-Heavens dominates the region. Its huge!

How on earth will I take this monster down? Even if I recruited all four of the Great Evils, somehow how many high-realm cultivators does All-Heavens have? Gui Delun was sixth realm if each peak has a sixth-realm Peak Lord, and theres naturally ancestors and reserves beyond those, then, then even if I successfully recruit the entirety of the rest of the regions seniors and

Gui Yutong nodded. They each have a Peak Lord. Ah, to be precise Im a Peak Lord, myself.

You eh? Hui asked, startled.

She bit her lip and glanced down. Im sorry for not being forthright with you. I its not only because of my fathers influence that I was able to get passes into the sect admittance tournament. I also had an allotment of passes due to being a Peak Lord myself. But Im only an Outer Peak Lord. My father is an Inner Peak Lord.

She lifted her hand and pointed, drawing a circle around the largest peak.

Hui squinted. Where she pointed, a larger length of chain separated the peaks, a circular skirt of nothing but chain that stretched for hundreds of meters between the closer peaks and the further peaks. The eight inner peaks were larger, while the eighty outer peaks hung lower in the sky and were smaller.

Relief washed over Hui. He let out a sigh. So the Outer Peaks are fourth- and fifth- realm cultivators, while the Inner Peaks are sixth-realm?

Gui Yutong nodded. In fact, you can consider this sect admittance trial a sect admittance trial for finding new Peak Lords!

Master! Can I become a Peak Lord, too? Ying Lin asked, raising her hand.New novel chapters are published on

Youre dreaming! Its too early for you, Hui replied, waving loftily. Ah everyone wants to say that line at least once!

Gui Yutong furrowed her brows. She could become a Peak Lord, and remain your disciple.

Yeah, come on, Master, Ying Lin whined, fluttering her eyelashes.

Hui sighed. Well have to see how you do in the trials first.

Speaking of Hui checked on his aura and disguise, ensuring both were firmly in place. He nodded to himself. I hope this isnt a trap, but if it is oh, well. Im a clone. This is the best lead Ive ever had to joining All-Heavens Sect.

Wait, hold on, Hui thought, suddenly realizing. The more Peak Lord positions I take, the fewer peak lords All-Heavens has! If I take all the open peak lord positions, then thats the best possible outcome, but I might as well take as many as I can.

Take all the Peak Lord positions

Ying Lin, ignore your Master. Aim for the position of Peak Lord! Hui ordered her, jabbing his finger at her.

Im still relatively close to Li Xiang, physically speaking, Sectgoer mentioned.

Hui smacked his hand into his palm. Yes! Why not? The more, the merrier! If you encounter anyone else, tell them to come over as well!

Er, maybe not Bai Xue? Peak Lord said.

Aww, is someone all protective now? Rogue teased.

Well, well, if, if we, if we, uh Peak Lord stuttered.

It doesnt hurt to ask. She can tell us if she cant, Hui replied, shaking his head at Peak Lord.

Good luck, everyone, First added quietly.

Watching Hui gesticulate wildly and make strange expressions to himself, Gui Yutong leaned over to Ying Lin. Is your master alright?

Ying Lin nodded. Master does this sometimes. Its very normal for him.

If you insist, Gui Yutong muttered.

Ying Lin raised her hands to her lips. Master, youre drifting into the trees!

Hui jolted back to the moment and pointed Midnight Cutter upward. He turned back and cupped his hands to Ying Lin. Many thanks, Elder Sister.

Gui Yutong pressed her lips together, suddenly uncertain of her choice. I know I owe him a great debt, but is this man really worthy of the sect admittance pass?

She pointed at the outermost and lowermost peak, the one hovering at the outside of the sects net, low to the ground. I cant take you any further than this. The sect admittance begins there. All those with tablets will be gathering outside the gates. You should join them.

Thank you, Elder Sister, Hui replied, bowing again. He pointed his sword down and swooped toward the peak. Before long, he caught sight of a large gathering of other cultivators near the bottom of the peak. Leading Ying Lin down, Hui landed and mixed in with the other cultivators. As he walked around, he took in the competition, scanning the other cultivators. Mostly fourth realm, some fifth. No sixth realm to my eyes well, I imagine there arent many sixth realm cultivators who arent already part of a sect. There might be a few who wanted to change, but I imagine theyd be in the extreme minority. Even attracting this many fifth-stage cultivators speaks to All-Heavens Sects power.

Hui took a deep breath and nodded at Ying Lin. Ready?

Ying Lin nodded. Im excited! Ill be joining a sect for the first time!

Hui paused. Ah ah. Did I ever tell Ying Lin about my goal? That Im not earnestly joining All-Heavens, but instead, trying to take it down?

Oh well! She cant make a mistake and give me away if she doesnt know! Ill tell her when she needs to know, Hui reasoned, nodding to himself.

Ying Lin tilted her head at Hui. Huh?

Nothing, nothing, Hui said, waving his hand.

She leaned in, and a voice sounded in Huis head. Dont worry. Ive pieced together enough to understand. Master wants to revive Starbound Sect, right? And All-Heavens is your enemy. Ying Lin understands!

Warmth overwhelmed Hui, and he smiled at Ying Lin. What a good disciple!

Though, uh would she mind sharing that mind-speaking technique with me?