Vol.2-Chapter 127 – The Higher-Ups Appear

Soon, the Mysterious Heaven Peak disciples arrived at the foot of Wu Hua Peak, and the new disciples jumped off the flying swords when they were only about one to two meters off the ground.

After all the new disciples landed, one of the older disciples from the Duty Hall who had a slightly majestic aura flew up slightly higher than the rest. He smiled faintly and took a deep breath. Then he roared, “The training has officially begun. The rest will depend on your performance. Senior Brother wishes you all good luck, don’t be beaten too badly. When you meet the disciples of the other two peaks, fight to your hearts' content.”

The young man said that with a bit of killing intent. He then waved his hand and said, “Let’s go!”

𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Almost 100 figures nearly flew into the sky toward the Mysterious Heaven Square.

On the way back, the majestic-looking young man looked at his companion and said, “Do you think this generation of new disciples can win against those two peaks?”

His older companion smiled bitterly and shook his head. “How could I know? I hope that they can do well and not lose us any face.”

After they finished speaking, they both sighed and looked into the distance.

After those senior brothers left, there was a brief moment of silence at the foot of the mountain. Originally, there were sounds of birds and insects, but they all disappeared with the arrival of these disciples. The almost 100 disciples didn’t make a sound—they all just stood there, looking at each other. Zhao Jiuge could clearly feel his own heart beating.

After a long time, it was Mu Zijun who stood out with a righteous aura. “I hope that we can put aside all our past grievances and work together against the other two peaks. Then we will head to the top together so no one falls behind and gets their flags taken, thus weakening our forces.”

When Zhao Jiuge saw Mu Zijun stand out, he quickly rebutted and laid out his own idea. “I agree with the first part, but not the second. Everyone moving together would create too big of a commotion and it would not be easy to support each other. I hope the weaker members will work together to weaken the enemies, while the stronger members split into two teams that will rush for the top. After all, it will depend on the Foundation Realm disciples to decide the winner. I think that no matter how talented the other two peaks are, they won’t have any Spirit Core disciples.”

Everyone thought for a while, but in the end, Wang Baiwan took a profound look at Zhao Jiuge and nodded. “I think that makes sense. Those without any Foundation Realm disciples in their group will head into the mountains to find the disciples of the other two peaks. Fight and steal their flags if possible and escape if not. Do your best to not have your flags taken. The Foundation Realm disciples will split into two groups and rush to the top. If you encounter any disciples from the other two peaks, let no one escape.” At the end, Wang Baiwan’s words became cold.

Mu Zijun and Bai Zimo talked in private for a bit before they looked at Zhao Jiuge. “This works. You take Leng Rufeng and Bai Qingqing, while we five will move as a group. I advise you to be careful and hope to see you at the peak. I don’t want to see our originally small number of Foundation Realm cultivators not even reach the peak.” Although he had agreed to Zhao Jiuge’s proposal, his words were strange and contained hidden intent.

“It’s unknown who will not reach the peak, we’ll see,” Zhao Jiuge said with disdain. Although they were temporarily abandoning their internal dispute because of the training, that didn’t mean they would get along. After zhao Jiuge finished speaking he didn’t even look at Mu Zijun and came beside Luo Xie.

Zhao Jiuge whispered to Luo Xie, “Later, you take a dozen people or so along some isolated paths. Help protect those that fall behind from the main group. Then delay for a while before rushing toward the peak. I believe the disciples of the other two peaks aren’t stupid and will certainly rush the peak. This will make the lower area safer for a while. As for the rest, decide for yourself. Try to capture as many flags as possible while not losing your own flag. Do you understand?”

Luo Xie secretly looked around and then nodded forcefully.

Seeing Luo Xie nod, Zhao Jiuge finally relaxed. He looked at the rest of them and finally said, “Then I’ll leave with Leng Rufeng. All of you, be careful. It’s still the same as before, follow Big Brother and you will eat well. After this training, I’ll make sure each of you has a flying sword.”

Zhao Jiuge deliberately didn’t keep his voice low and caused an uproar. All of them looked at Zhao Jiuge with complicated gazes.

However, Zhao Jiuge ignored those gazes. He left with the calm Bai Qingqing and the still-anxious Leng Rufeng.

On the other side, the five Foundation Realm cultivators, Mu Zijun, Bai Zimo, the youth with the scar, Wang Baiwan, and Liu Yinger, headed toward the peak from another direction. Only Liu Yinger looked at Zhao Jiuge’s back from time to time with reluctance in her eyes.

Most of the remaining disciples were divided into two groups, and only a few disciples that always cultivated alone left by themselves. Similar situations had to be happening with the disciples of the other two peaks as well.

The previously quiet forest was suddenly filled with flashes of light. Nearly ? of the disciples took out treasures, while the rest remained empty-handed. After all, not everyone had treasures, since they had only entered the sect two years ago.

The flashes of light created a sharp contrast between the two groups, but those disciples without treasures were filled with hope. They believed that after this training, they would all obtain th 200 sect contributions and be able to buy the lowest grade flying swords.

All because Zhao Jiuge said “follow Big Brother and you will eat well.”

Shortly after, this entire area quieted down, and not a shadow remained. Only the crushed, yellow leaves were still making some slight crackling sounds.

A gentle breeze blew by and kicked up the dead leaves into the air. The surrounding branches and flowers all shook because of this wind.

It was as if they were saying that the exciting training exercise between the three peaks had officially begun!

When all these new disciples began to move.

On a peak not far away from Wu Hua Peak, another scene was unfolding.

On the peak of an unnamed mountain, there was a huge, yellow, striped rock on the edge of a cliff. Head Teacher Jian Wuxian was looking into the depths of Wu Hua Peak with his profound gaze. He had both his hands behind his back. The mountain wind was strong, causing his long robe to flutter, but he remained motionless.

On his left side was the cold-faced Jian Wuxie. The only difference was that the usually indifferent Jian Wuxie had a rare trace of interest in his eyes.

On the right was the charming and elegant Jian Wuxuan. He had a faint smile on his face. His charming eyes pierced into the depths of Wu Hua Peak, and he would nod from time to time. He was an existence that was unknown to the outside world. When he was young, he went outside once and then never again. No one in the sect knew of his prestige, but his strength was no weaker than his two senior brothers. Even though he was very lonely, he never left the sect and was a hidden ace for the sect.

The three of them were undoubtedly the higher-ups of the Mysterious Heaven Sect. Aside from the reclusive elders, they were in the highest seats of power in the sect. Among them, the least prestigious was Jian Wuxuan, who often interracted the disciples and gave them pointers. He was beloved by the disciples.

Jian Wuxian was the Head Teacher, and even he had come personally today. This showed how important this training exercise was. Normally, they could just observe it with their divine senses; there was no need to come here personally.

The three of them all looked into the depths of Wu Hua Peak, and none of them made a sound.

However, the silence was soon broken. There was no flash of light or any sound of movement when a voice suddenly echoed. Then four figures appeared beside the three of them.

“Haha, Head Teacher, it has been a long time since you had the free time to personally take care of these little fellows.”

A tall and burly man wearing a scholar shirt with a scarf on his head and a sword on his back appeared. The middle-aged man looked at Jian Wuxian with a smile on his face, but his eyes were not smiling.

Behind him was a slightly thin, middle-aged man wearing a plain, black robe. There was nothing special about him. His hands were drooping and he stood behind everyone.

“Haha, what Head Seat Du says is right. If not for today’s training, it would be very difficult to see the Head Teacher.” On the other side, an old man in beige linen and with white hair spoke with a smile. However, his words seemed to contain some hidden intent.

Behind the old man in beige linen was an old man in grey hemp clothes. This old man was tall and thin, but the most unique part about him was his aquiline nose.

Seeing the four of them suddenly appear, Jian Wuxie and Jian Wuxuan’s expressions sank and they revealed unfriendly expressions. Both of them secretly frowned.

In particular, Jian Wuxuan looked at the burly man with the scarf with extreme disgust. He wondered why the Head Seat of the Mysterious Strange Peak, Du Junping, was here, and he had even brought his younger brother, Du Jun.

Du Junping was burly like a man, but his heart was like that of a woman. Not only was he scheming, he was vicious and cold-hearted. His belly was filled with schemes, and Jian Wuxuan was filled with disgust toward him.

As for the old man in beige linen, the Head Seat of the Mysterious Fallen Peak, Zhang Xu, he was a bit better than Du Junping. He focused all his heart on the sect, but over the years, he had become more and more arrogant. He wanted the Mysterious Fallen Peak to be above ?the Mysterious Heaven Peak and was after the position of Head Teacher. Although Head Teacher and Head Seat were only one word apart, the difference was like heaven and earth.

Head Teacher Jian Wuxian didn’t frown like Jian Wuxuan and Jian Wuxie. Instead, he acted like he didn’t see the hidden knives in their smiles. He faintly smiled and said, “These little fellows are the fresh blood of the sect. They are the foundation and will determine if the sect rises or falls in the next 100 years. How could I not care? Aren’t the two Head Seats the same? You also have the free time to come here and watch.”

Jian Wuxian still acted the same as before—he didn’t even turn his head. The wind caused this purple robe to flutter, making him look even more majestic.

The seven people on the peak were undoubtedly the higher-ups of the sect, excluding those elders cultivating in recluse. Now all of them had appeared for this training session between the new disciples.