Raise a sword!

The moment the Peak Master of Ni Chang rang out, Elder Jiang's expression turned ugly at a visible speed.

He snorted softly, slammed his cane heavily on the ground, and then turned to leave.

Just then, the Peak Master of Rainbow Robe gracefully descended from mid-air, blocking the entrance to the main hall.

"Old man, who are you planning the Spirit Transformation Pool for?" Peak Master Ni Chang asked bluntly.

Jiang He frowned and said, "Ni Chang, that Jiang Peng is just an inner disciple, and he didn't even grow up in the sect... Why give such an opportunity as the Spirit Transformation Pool to an outsider like him?"

Upon hearing this, Peak Master Ni Chang chuckled lightly, then turned her gaze to Jiang Peng in the hall, a smug look on her face.

Jiang Peng gave a slight bow.

He knew perfectly well why the Peak Master of Ni Chang was acting this way; she had mentioned the concept of "outsider" back in Da Cang City.

At this moment, her smugness was clearly due to her own foresight.

Then, the Peak Master of Rainbow Robes asked again, "Old man, according to you, who should this spot be given to? It can't be someone related to you, can it?"

Jiang He's face stiffened.

"When recommending someone for a position, one should not avoid favoritism; my grandson..."

"So, you mean to make the sect go back on its word and take back the spots it issued just because of your grandson?"

"This old man...this old man is also thinking of the sect."

The Peak Master of Ni Chang completely lost her patience and waved her hand, saying, "Considering you are my elder, I will not hold it against you today... Compared to you, old man, your grandson is at least sensible."

"Go back. You're getting old, so just enjoy your retirement in the sect. Your Jiang family, with its few big and small members, is always scheming and plotting. What's the point?"

The Peak Master of Ni Chang said earnestly, "Don't squander what little dignity you have left as an elder."

Jiang He seemed to want to argue a few more points.

But at the same time, the Peak Master of Ni Chang had already arrived in front of Jiang Peng.

"Come with me, my father wants to see you."

"Disciple obeys." Jiang Peng bowed and then followed behind Peak Master Ni Chang.

The next moment, the two figures disappeared from the hall.

At the same time, Sect Master Chu Chun'an calmly looked at Jiang He, who was at a loss outside the hall.

"Does Uncle Jiang have anything else to say?"

Jiang opened his mouth, but couldn't say anything for a long time. In the end, he just left angrily.

He knew that either Ni Chang wouldn't show up, or if she did, he definitely wouldn't be able to compete with her!

......

Cangshan Sect, back mountain.

With a dizzying sensation, when Jiang Peng's vision returned, he found himself outside a somewhat dilapidated cave.

Jiang Peng secretly observed the peak master of Ni Chang from behind.

This was the third time that the Peak Master of Ni Chang had carried him away, but Jiang Peng still couldn't figure out the secrets of her escape technique.

That kind of escape technique, which allows one to reach their destination in the blink of an eye, must be an extremely profound skill, even at the Foundation Establishment level.

"What are you looking at?" Peak Master Ni Chang suddenly turned around.

Jiang Peng smiled slightly awkwardly and said, "Uncle's perception is so sharp... I'm just marveling at Uncle's superb escape techniques."

"Of course it's superb. This is a genuine third-tier escape technique called 'Star Shift'."

Jiang Peng looked surprised.

Ni Chang said with a hint of pride, "Several years ago, when I had just reached the peak of Foundation Establishment, I was traveling in the South China Sea when I happened to encounter two Golden Core cultivators fighting. One of them died and the other was injured. I buried those two people in exchange for this escape technique."

"Uncle-Master, what a fortunate opportunity..." Jiang Peng had just finished flattering him when she suddenly realized something was wrong.

Wasn't it supposed to be one dead and one injured? Why were both buried?

The Peak Master of Rainbow Peak clearly noticed Jiang Peng's expression, but she simply gave a meaningful smile and didn't explain anything further.

"If I am still alive when my cultivation reaches the peak of Foundation Establishment, then it wouldn't hurt to pass on this technique to you."

Jiang Peng asked in confusion, "Master Uncle is a great cultivator who has formed his Golden Core, why would you say that?"

Peak Master Ni Chang shook her head and said, "You'll understand what I mean when you're truly traveling in the Southern Mountain Region instead of being trapped in this small Northern Foothills."

After she finished speaking, the Peak Master of Rainbow Robe fell silent.

Jiang Peng didn't want to interrupt, so she could only focus her gaze on the cave dwelling in front of her.

The cave was carved out halfway up a cliff. The platform at the entrance of the cave was overgrown with weeds, and it looked like no one had set foot there for a long time.

After waiting for about fifteen minutes, light footsteps sounded from the cave. Soon, the decaying stone door of the cave slowly opened, and a thin, old figure appeared in front of Jiang Peng.

No introduction is needed; the person before us is clearly Master Lü of the Cangshan Sect.

After nodding slightly, the Peak Master of Rainbow Peak turned around and disappeared.

Jiang Peng met the old man's gaze and then bowed deeply.

"Disciple Jiang Peng greets Grandmaster Lü."

Master Lü wore a warm smile, and the mountain breeze made his goatee askew.

He was dressed in a simple Taoist robe and wore a pair of cloth shoes that looked like they had been repaired, looking exactly like a hermit living in the mountains.

Seeing Jiang Peng bowing deeply and remaining motionless for a long time, he observed him for a moment, then stepped forward and personally helped Jiang Peng up.

"Sit down." Master Lü pointed to the large stone covered with moss at the entrance of the cave, and then sat down first.

Jiang Peng responded and sat down opposite Master Lü.

After a moment of silence, Master Lü chuckled and said, "Jiang Peng, do you know the origins of the Cangshan Sect?"

Jiang Peng nodded slightly; he had seen relevant records in the sect's library.

"The founding patriarch came from the South China Sea. He traveled in the Southern Mountain region and took a liking to the northern foothills. So he invited many friends here and established the sect, which has been more than 800 years ago."

"Indeed, more than eight hundred years." Master Lü's eyes showed a hint of reminiscence. "Looking at the Southern Mountain Region, eight hundred years is nothing, but for a sect, continuing for eight hundred years is by no means an easy task."

"Jiang Peng."

"Disciple is here."

What are your thoughts on the inheritance of the Cangshan Sect?

Jiang Peng pondered for a moment, then replied, "A jack of all trades, master of none."

It's not that Jiang Peng is arrogant and conceited, that he dares to question the sect's heritage with his mere Qi Refining cultivation.

However, in front of Master Lü, Jiang Peng did not feel that she could hide her true thoughts, so she might as well tell the truth.

Master Lü nodded slightly.

"You're right, do you know why?"

"Over the past eight hundred years, there have been many cultivators from outside the sect who have joined the sect and spread their original teachings within the sect, teaching their disciples."

Master Lü smiled.

"That's right. Over the past eight hundred years, the Cangshan Sect has achieved its current state by embracing diversity... It's true that being a jack-of-all-trades and master of none is correct, but it's also true that learning from others' strengths is correct."

"Over the past eight hundred years, there have been countless cultivators like you who have joined the sect with exceptional opportunities, but the sect has never coveted their opportunities. Those who are willing to pass on their knowledge are provided with assistance by the sect; those who wish to keep their knowledge to themselves will not be forced by the sect."

"This is the root of the Cangshan Sect."

"If one day, the sect acts unfairly because it covets your opportunity, then everyone in the Cangshan Sect will live in fear, and the sect's cohesion will... fall apart."