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"After being away for so long, there hasn't been a single change. I still feel at ease here." Ren Pingsheng looked at the small courtyard in front of him, a knowing smile appearing on his face.
"I just got back today, so I should rest well first and go to the back mountain tomorrow." With this thought, he entered the bedroom, tidied up his things, and lay down on the bed, quickly falling into a deep sleep.
During this time spent outside, he had either encountered danger or focused on cultivation, without truly resting. Although cultivation could be considered a form of rest, it was not comparable to natural sleep.
He was undisturbed during this sleep and woke up the next morning. After calculating, he realized he had slept for a full eight hours, which was rare for him to sleep that long.
"Full of energy, full of energy. It's time to cultivate." Ren Pingsheng jumped out of bed, looking invigorated. A good rest indeed made him feel energized.
The morning at Canglan Mountain was quiet. The sky had not fully brightened yet, and mist lingered in the grayish air. Occasionally, a few early birds chirped softly before disappearing into the distant forest.
Most of the outer disciples and inner disciples were still lost in their dreams. Therefore, on the way to the back mountain, he did not encounter anyone. Breathing in the fresh air and gazing at the lush green trees and vibrant flowers in the distance, Ren Pingsheng let out a sigh of relief.
Everything was beautiful, but it was not something he should indulge in for long. For him, cultivation was everything; everything else was not that important. Perhaps one day when he stood at the pinnacle, he would have the mood and time to appreciate everything he saw and was interested in.
Everyone yearns to be strong and wants to become powerful. Each person pursues cultivation with passion. However, what they do not realize is that on the path to strength, one gains much but loses even more. It is hard to say whether it is fortunate or unfortunate. One must keep moving forward, even if alone and despite hardships.
"This little guy is still here; that's great." Ren Pingsheng's fluctuating emotions settled when he saw Little White Fox washing its face with its little paws by Little River not far away.
The future is too distant; one must seize the present. Whether success or failure, as long as one puts in their best effort now, it can be considered without regrets. Once this path is taken, there is no turning back; one can only continue moving forward.
"Little guy, I've brought you some food." Ren Pingsheng waved the food in his hand and called out happily. There were roasted chicken and roasted piglet—these were specially prepared by him. The aroma wafted through the air, making it very appetizing.
"Ow... Ow..." The Little White Fox, who was still a bit groggy, suddenly woke up upon hearing Ren Pingsheng's voice. It immediately began to cheer, and when it saw the food in his hand, it circled around him, calling out even more joyfully. Its bright eyes were filled with desire and delight.
"You little glutton, hurry up and eat!" He smiled as he propped his chin on his hand, quietly watching the Little White Fox devour its meal for a while before he contentedly went off to cultivate.
Thus, Ren Pingsheng resumed his daily routine of coming and going at the same times as before. He paid no attention to the rumors or the strange looks from others, as if they were looking at a monster.
In fact, he knew what kind of impact his actions would have when he made them, but so what? Whether good or bad made no difference to him because he did not consider these people as rivals at all.
"Is this the Canglan Sword Sect? It looks pretty good, but I wonder how strong they really are." At the foot of Canglan Mountain, a robust man dressed in a blue short shirt said softly.
"Haha, they definitely can't compare to Senior Brother Wu. This time we defeated the inner disciples of the Yunxing Sect; the Canglan Sword Sect will be no exception," said another disciple of medium build with a disdainful expression.
"Unfortunately, some of the powerful inner disciples of Yunxing Sect are out training; otherwise, I would really like to spar with them. The others are simply not challenging."
"Alright, you are all elites of my Tiger Roar Sect; it's only natural that you are stronger than those from the other two sects. It's just a pity about Senior Brother Zhao; otherwise, his strength would surely surpass yours and becoming an Elite Disciple wouldn't be difficult." An elder with a Goatee, who had initially appeared happy, spoke with an inexplicable sadness in his tone by the end.
"Master, we have also heard about Senior Brother Zhao's situation; we just don't know who did it. Otherwise, I would definitely not let them off," Wu Yang said angrily, though there was a hint of dissatisfaction in his eyes.
Clearly, he did not feel as sad as he pretended; in fact, he harbored a strong aversion towards this so-called Senior Brother Zhao. However, the elder was lost in his sorrow and did not notice anything amiss.
"It is no wonder I value you so highly; you truly understand things better than those useless fellows. With Zhao gone, I will naturally cultivate you well in the future. This time let the Canglan Sword Sect see how formidable our Tiger Roar Sect is. As long as we don't take lives, it will be fine."
"Rest assured, Master. I will not hold back; our Tiger Roar Sect is the strongest among the Three Factions."
"Elder, what Senior Brother Wu said is right; our Tiger Roar Sect is indeed the strongest among the Three Factions. This time we will definitely show off our might and let them know how formidable we are. They are probably just as weak as those from Yunxing Sect."
Another disciple of medium build also smiled and spoke. His expression was very relaxed, showing no signs of worry about this challenge. It seemed he was confident in his own strength; otherwise, he wouldn't have such assurance.
"Very well, but although your strength is already quite strong, you still need to be careful. I don't want any accidents," said the elder with a goatee as he watched the two nod in agreement. He then waved his hand and said with satisfaction, "Good, let's head up the mountain!"
"Master, we just received news that Zhao Jingshan from the Tiger Howl Sect has come up the mountain with two disciples," an elder said softly. This was the same elder who had presided over the life-and-death battle between Ren Pingsheng and Huang Feng.
"What does Zhao Jingshan from the Tiger Howl Sect want with our Canglan Sword Sect? Elder Wu, go take a look at what he wants. We can't let our momentum weaken."
"Rest assured, Master. No matter what his purpose is for coming, I will ensure he leaves empty-handed." After saying this, Elder Wu bowed and disappeared from the hall, seemingly heading to greet the guests from the Tiger Howl Sect.
"Hehe, what an esteemed guest. I didn't expect Elder Zhao to visit our Canglan Sword Sect; it's truly an honor," Elder Wu, who had just disappeared, encountered the three members of the Tiger Howl Sect halfway up the stone steps.
"I thought your Canglan Sword Sect had no one left; it took so long for someone to come greet us," Zhao Jingshan said bluntly.
"How could that be? Elder Zhao, you didn't notify us in advance, so we naturally weren't prepared well. Let's head up the mountain first! We can discuss matters later," Elder Wu replied.
The group quickly arrived at the guest reception hall, which was located in the inner disciple area.
"I wonder what guidance Elder Zhao has for us this time?" Elder Wu asked with great interest. Although there were only three sects within a radius of six or seven thousand miles, generally speaking, the Three Factions did not have much interaction. Therefore, they were naturally curious about this visit.
"Haha, actually there's nothing major; mainly my two disciples heard about matters from the other two sects and foolishly wanted to come and exchange ideas. I thought this would be beneficial for both sides, so I agreed to let them come and see for themselves to prevent them from becoming too arrogant and complacent."
"I see. It seems your disciples are ambitious individuals; not many people have such spirit. I'm afraid their future achievements will be limitless; congratulations!"
"Not at all; they just don't know their own limits. But young people are impulsive; it's inevitable. I believe that after encountering some setbacks, they will learn to restrain themselves. What do you think, Elder Wu?" Zhao Jingshan asked with a smile.
"This is beneficial for young people to communicate, so we naturally won't refuse. By the looks of you, have you already been to Yunxing Sect?" Elder Wu asked, probing without showing any emotion.
"To be honest, Elder Wu, we did come from Yunxing Sect. However, after some exchanges, I found that the disciples of this generation at Yunxing Sect are slightly lacking in skill. I don't know if they are deliberately underplaying their abilities or if there is another reason. In any case, we seem to have the upper hand! I assume your sect won't intentionally underperform when the time comes!"
"Elder Zhao is joking; strength or weakness isn't something we can decide. It ultimately depends on those young disciples; such matters can only be determined through competition."
"It seems Elder Wu agrees, so let's head over now. I've been quite troubled by these two disciples along the way; finally, I can relax." Zhao Jingshan said with a feigned sigh.
"Hehe, Elder Zhao has traveled a long way as a guest; please take a good rest today. You wouldn't want to see your disciples perform poorly due to fatigue, would you? Someone, take the esteemed guests from Tiger Howl Sect to Qingfeng Courtyard for a proper rest." Elder Wu appeared considerate.
"Old fox!" Zhao Jingshan cursed inwardly but smiled and said, "Then I must trouble Elder Wu; I hope to witness the strength of your sect's disciples in the arena tomorrow."
"Of course, I look forward to your disciples' performance as well." Watching the three leave, Elder Wu furrowed his brow and headed toward the highest point of Canglan Mountain.
"The inner sect disciples' competition seems like Zhao Jingshan came prepared; I wonder if this is his own idea or that of Tiger Howl Sect," said the leader of Azure Wind Sword Sect, sitting in the main seat of the discussion hall.
"I'm not sure about that, but their strength shouldn't be weak. They claim to have come from Yunxing Sect and apparently even triumphed there; we must be cautious in our response this time," Elder Wu said with some concern.
"There's nothing to worry about; tomorrow gather all the Inner Sect Disciples. Whether we win or lose will only be known through a duel. Our Azure Wind Sword Sect's disciples are no weaker than those from other sects. However, Elder Wu is right; it's always better to be careful. Inform those Inner Sect Disciples that a high-level Sword Technique will be rewarded for winning."
"Haha, with that incentive, those youngsters should be full of motivation. Regardless of their ultimate intentions, thinking they can challenge us with just two people is quite overestimating themselves."
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