Chapter 16 Peak Entrance Ceremony

Chapter 16 Peak Entrance Ceremony

The next day.

Li Guanqi had already gotten up and prepared at the hour of the Rabbit. (TL note: Between 5:00 7:00AM)

In the backyard, he practiced his punches on the wooden stakes dozens of times, feeling the rush of blood and sweat streaming down his back. After a quick check on the sky, he decided to take off his grandfathers box from his back and started boiling water to prepare for a bath. As for why his grandfather referred to this box as a sword coffin, he still had no idea.

At the same time

The main hall of Heavenly Thunder Peak was bustling with activity, as nearly all the disciples who resided on the peak had gathered.

For three years, Li Guanqi had been the only new disciple taken in at Heavenly Thunder Peak. Not to mention, he was considered a monstrous genius with a legendary Saint-grade Spiritual Root!

In a secluded courtyard at the back of Heavenly Thunder Peak

A young maid dressed in a floral robe had just finished hanging up laundry, letting out a tired sigh. She squatted at the door, took a bun from her pocket, and started drooling over it.

With one bite, almost half of the bun was in her mouth. The bun had a thin crust and a generous filling, and the aroma lingered in the air.

After another bite, there were oil stains around the young maids mouth.

Grandpa Li, arent you going to the entrance ceremony for the new disciple today?

A slightly tipsy voice emanated from inside the room, Im not going.

The young maid nodded, unsurprised at the answer.

Talking to herself, she said, Why choose a Thunder-based spiritual root for the Saint-grade Hes truly blind.

A gentle snoring sound came from inside the room. The young maid got up and hurriedly ran towards the direction of the main temple.

Raising her hands, she resembled a running goose spreading its wings.

Stop gawking! Follow me.

The voice of Gu Ran came, and Li Guanqi, carrying the sword box on his back, quickly walked toward the main temple.

On a square that was hundreds of feet in size, many people had already gathered. Not only were all the disciples of Heavenly Thunder Peak present, but even the Sect Master, Lu Kangnian, himself had come, along with the elders from various peaks. They all wanted to see under whose tutelage this new disciple would be placed.

But at this moment, there was only Xu Zhengjie, a single elder of Heavenly Thunder Peak, present among the elders.

Heavenly Thunder Peak only had one Peak Master and two elders, managing a total of thirty-seven disciples under their branch.

The Peak Master, Lei Yingze, was at the peak of the Golden Core stage, currently in seclusion, attempting a breakthrough to the Nascent Soul realm.

Moreover, the Grand Elder rarely made an appearance. It was the Second Elder, Xu Zhengjie, that had been managing all the affairs within the peak.

When Lu Kangnian saw that Li Guanqi had already arrived, with only Xu Zhengjie present among the Heavenly Thunder Peaks elders, he furrowed his brow.

Hmph, Li Nanting wont even show his face on a day like this?

The war drums beat vigorously, resonating throughout Heavenly Thunder Peak.

Lu Kangnians expression turned serious, and he pronounced solemnly, The incense has been offered! The ceremony is complete!

The subsequent ritual was quite straightforward. At this point, Lu Kangnian walked with purpose to Li Guanqi and offered him a small white jade token.

The jade token was palm-sized, bearing the emblem of the Great Xia Sword Sect on the front with the name of the sect inscribed below the emblem.

On the back, it bore his name and the mountainous visage of Heavenly Thunder Peak.

This is your identity token. Remember never to lose it!

As for the purpose of this token, you can study it at your own pace.

Saying this, Lu Kangnian suddenly turned to the seemingly unapproachable elder beside him and spoke softly.

Now then

Li Nanting, would you like to take him as your disciple?

The second elder, Xu Zhengjie, looked resentful as he glanced at Lu Kangnian. The Sect Master didnt discuss this with him, nor did he consult with the Peak Master.

Li Guanqi stood still and didnt say anything. After all, if the Sect Master arranged a suitable mentor for him, he had no objections.

Why does it have to be me? Old Xu can do it too.

Lu Kangnian shook his head and whispered, The Great Xia Sword Sect has only produced two outstanding talents in so many years. Since he has chosen the Thunder Spirit Root

Then among all of Heavenly Thunder Peak, you are the most suitable candidate!

Be it sword techniques, cultivation methods, the use of Thunder elemental power, or even proficiency in spells.

Among the Elders of the Eight Peaks, you are the most proficient in all of these. Im not at ease if Li Guanqi becomes a disciple under anyone else.

Li Nanting fell silent. Over the years, he had grown accustomed to minding his own business. But facing a disciple with a Saint-grade spiritual root, he was genuinely tempted!

The hope of reaching the Nascent Soul realm in his lifetime was becoming more and more of a fantasy. He wanted to pass on what he had learned to someone. The last talent they had, Wu Bing, had a Metal Spirit Root, making him incompatible.

Li Nanting came to Li Guanqi and slowly crouched down, softly asking, Youngster, Im offering to be your mentor. Are you willing?

The elders voice carried a slight tremor and a trace of anxiety. But Li Guanqi felt the sincerity and carefulness in the elders demeanor. In the elders eyes, there was hope and expectation. This look shook Li Guanqi, and he slowly knelt down, lifting the hem of his robe.

In a deep voice, he said, Disciple Li Guanqi, is willing to be your student!

As he heard this, a few traces of moisture appeared in the Elders eyes. He spoke with a trembling voice, Good good, very good!

Standing the youth up with both hands, he solemnly proclaimed to the crowd, Today I, Li Nanting, accept Li Guanqi as my closed-door disciple!

In the future, I hope the Elders of the Eight Peaks will take good care of him!