Gou Zai Sect Beast Taming Longevity

Chapter 181 The Five Peak Elders Gather to Accept Disciples

People always focus too much on the glory of the first, while the second is often easily forgotten.

Therefore, when Gu Zhen, who was also considered a genius, was present, he became Yu Changsheng's foil.

It wasn't just because Yu Changsheng logged into the 8,000th floor and made a public display; the main reason was that he killed Huang Suyu in front of the sect leader.

This is something that many people should be in awe of. Therefore, even though Yu Changsheng was with a group of geniuses and his cultivation level was not Foundation Establishment, no one dared to regard him as Qi Refining.

The acquisition of the Foundation Establishment Pill was an unexpected surprise for Yu Changsheng, but Lu Ruikai's next words to him were even more astonishing.

"After hundreds of years, you have once again climbed the eight thousand steps of the Heavenly Ladder. The phenomenon is widely publicized. Congratulations, Yu Changsheng, you have successfully advanced to the inner disciple level. You do not need to participate in the following events."

Lu Ruikai's words surprised the disciples, but upon closer examination, none of them had any objections.

The trials for inner disciples are extremely rigorous. Each time, thousands of people participate, but only ten people can successfully advance to the inner disciple level.

The first trial, the Heavenly Ladder, is indeed difficult, but nearly a hundred people have managed to climb five thousand floors. After that, there will be a selection process to eliminate the best of the best and choose the most outstanding group of people.

Of course, there are exceptions. If someone can directly climb to the top of the eight thousand steps, they will naturally be promoted to an inner disciple.

After all this time, those who successfully climbed the eight thousand steps were all unparalleled geniuses, causing a sensation in the sect.

Just then, several long rainbows streaked across the sky. Upon closer inspection...

One of the figures was imposing and powerful. He was merely floating there, yet the aura he exuded made the onlookers' hearts tremble.

"That's... Yang Wenhao, the peak master of Tyrant Blade Peak?"

"And there's Mo Pengchen, the peak master of Beast Taming Peak!"

"That's Mu Chengping, the Golden Core cultivator and guardian elder of the Magic Peak!"

"One, two, three, so many Golden Core elders!"

A group of disciples exclaimed in surprise, staring at the figures and clicking their tongues in astonishment.

"It seems like half of the elders from the five peaks have come?"

Everyone was astonished; such a grand spectacle was truly a rare sight.

"Hahaha, after so long, I've actually witnessed a manifestation of the divine again. Not bad, not bad, another rare talent among people."

A bold voice rang out, and everyone looked to see that it was Yang Wenhao, the peak master of Ba Dao Peak.

He was tall and imposing, exuding a strong sense of male chauvinism in every gesture, and possessed an astonishing aura of vitality.

Yu Changsheng turned around, and after bowing to the elders one by one with a group of disciples, he smiled slightly at them.

"How was it? I was watching your battle just now, kid. To think that Qi cultivation could grant you such a physique. Now that you're an inner disciple, would you consider becoming my disciple?"

Yang Wenhao laughed heartily, tugged at his short beard, and said to Yu Changsheng with a look full of admiration.

"Hmph, what are you saying, Old Yang? Changsheng is a disciple of my Beast Taming Peak. Even if he were to become my disciple, it wouldn't be your turn!"

Mo Pengchen snorted, turned to look at Yu Changsheng, and a strange glint flashed in his eyes.

He knew Yu Changsheng and had been silently observing him for a long time. He knew that Yu Changsheng was a prodigy who was valued by Elder Wei and had even considered taking him as a disciple.

But I never expected that the other party could reach this level.

Before Yang Wenhao could speak, Mu Chengping, the guardian elder of the Magic Peak, couldn't help but retort:

"What do you mean by 'a disciple of Beast Taming Peak'? Now that you've entered the inner sect, you have the opportunity to choose again, and you can choose any master. With such divine sense even while refining Qi, wouldn't learning techniques be twice as effective? Yu Changsheng should be my disciple!"

Yu Changsheng had met this Golden Core Elder once before; he was the one who made money selling courses in Fish Market. He had to admit that the Elder was skilled in fireball techniques and explained them well, which gave him a lot of inspiration.

Upon hearing this, another Golden Core elder turned around, looked at Yu Changsheng with a kind expression, and asked gently, "Changsheng, you also have talent in alchemy. I heard Gongsun Yang mention you before. Why don't you become my disciple? I observed that you lacked a first-class defensive method in your battle just now, and our Jade Cauldron Peak can make up for your deficiency."

"Ahem..." Lu Ruikai was no longer calm. He coughed lightly twice, put his hands behind his back, and said, "Boy, if you are interested, how about becoming my disciple? If your heart has something to yearn for, why fear the long and difficult road? The Great Way is unobstructed. If you have a sword in your heart, you can cut it down."

Yu Changsheng was somewhat bewildered by the eagerness of the people in front of him.

The elders and disciples were even more bewildered.

"Two peak masters and a group of guardian elders are vying to take Yu Changsheng as their disciple? My god, what kind of treatment is this!"

"Am I dreaming again? Is this the treatment for someone on the 8,000-step ladder? I'm so envious..."

"Now Yu Changsheng has truly risen to prominence overnight. Whether it's becoming a disciple of the peak master or a personal disciple of those Golden Core elders, it's like ascending to heaven in one step."

A group of disciples looked on with envy, and Gu Zhen and the others also cast envious glances, but no one dared to object.

Seeing the other Golden Core elders so eager, Mo Pengchen became anxious and quickly said to Yu Changsheng, "You are a disciple of my Beast Taming Peak and have already formed a contract with a spirit beast. Choosing to join my Beast Taming Peak is the most suitable path for you."

Lu Ruikai shook his head and said calmly, "That's not right. The Dao is not cultivated alone. Yu Changsheng's physical body and soul are far beyond what ordinary beast tamers can compare to."

After a pause, Lu Ruikai hesitated slightly before continuing:

"Putting aside everything else, even your stunningly talented ancestor of the Beast Taming lineage, Cao Jinxian, wasn't he also a practitioner of both swordsmanship and beast taming, cultivating each without interfering with the others, but rather complementing each other?"

"You can consider Yu Changsheng."

Lu Ruikai said calmly, a glint of light flashing in his eyes as he looked at Yu Changsheng.

Yu Changsheng's Heavenly Ladder only has eight thousand steps to the top, far inferior to Cao Jinxian's. However, Cao Jinxian has only been in the sect for a short time, and his Foundation Establishment cultivation is not even up to eight thousand steps.

If Yu Changsheng were given more time, could he rival Cao Jinxian? Who can say for sure?

The stronger one's cultivation level on the Heavenly Ladder, the greater the pressure will naturally be, but the advantages of Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining are incomparable!

Most importantly, Yu Changsheng's words about the Dao Imprint truly moved him. Sword cultivators need this kind of indomitable spirit.

Upon hearing this, Yu Changsheng fell into deep thought, but after a moment he shook his head, clasped his hands in apology, and said:

"Thank you all for your kindness, Elders and Peak Masters. I am deeply grateful and humbled. However, I have other plans, so I can only apologize to you all."

These words stunned not only the disciples and elders, but also Lu Ruikai and Yang Wenhao. Only Mo Pengchen seemed to be deep in thought.

"What? Has Yu Changsheng gone mad? He actually refused such an opportunity?"

"What a fool! Every one of these elders is a Golden Core cultivator. I'd be laughing in my sleep to become their personal disciple, okay?"

Some were shocked, some were distraught, and all looked confused. During the conversation, they all felt sorry for Yu Changsheng.

(End of this chapter)