Chapter 649: Ranking Eighth

The Fiery Sun Pavilion Master’s vertical pupil eye observed Meng Chuan, and a faint smile finally appeared on his face. “A newly advanced Soul Six-Tribulation realm cultivator, having practiced for only 2,600 years — truly remarkable.”

“I can’t hide it from you, Pavilion Master,” Meng Chuan said humbly. He wasn’t surprised that the other party’s mastery of time could discern his age.

“No, I can’t discern your age yet,” the Fiery Sun Pavilion Master said with a slight smile. “It was the White Bird Pavilion Master who told me.”

To instantly discern the age of a Six-Tribulation realm cultivator, one must clearly perceive the length of ‘years’ a Six-Tribulation realm mighty figure has experienced. The domain of a Six-Tribulation realm cultivator conceals everything, making it extremely difficult to sense their age. Generally, only Seven-Tribulation realm mighty figures, who diligently study time rules to become Eight-Tribulation realm cultivators, can achieve this. For instance, Ancestor Master, Cang Yuan Ancestor Master, and the White Bird Pavilion Master can all discern it instantly.Half-step Seven-Tribulation realm cultivators, however, focus their efforts on perfecting their physical body techniques and undergoing their tribulations. Most of them do not possess such a profound mastery of time rules.

“The White Bird Pavilion Master?” Meng Chuan was surprised.

The White Bird Pavilion Master was one of the two most supreme beings in the entire Space-Time River. In the eyes of many cultivators, he was even considered the strongest. For example, the White Bird Pavilion Master cultivated faster and was younger.Furthermore, besides the White Bird Pavilion Master, the White Bird Pavilion also had three Seven-Tribulation realm mighty figures and seven half-step Seven-Tribulation realm cultivators. In contrast, Six Directions Heaven, apart from the Myriad Star Emperor, had two Seven-Tribulation realm mighty figures and three half-step Seven-Tribulation realm cultivators. In terms of the number of powerful individuals, the White Bird Pavilion was clearly stronger than Six Directions Heaven.

“The White Bird Pavilion Master, who is subtly regarded as the strongest figure of this era, is paying attention to me?” Meng Chuan was indeed a bit surprised.

“Aren’t you going to invite me in?” the Fiery Sun Pavilion Master looked at Meng Chuan with a smile.

“Pavilion Master, please enter.”Meng Chuan had indeed lost his composure somewhat. He immediately led the other party into his residence.

Being noticed by the White Bird Pavilion Master and personally visited by the Fiery Sun Vice Pavilion Master... Meng Chuan’s heart was indeed stirred.

“Ancestor Master informed the White Bird Pavilion Master about you,” the Fiery Sun Pavilion Master said frankly after sitting down. “That’s how we learned about you. I came in person this time to personally invite you to join the White Bird Pavilion. As for your desire to visit the Space-Time Valley, we can certainly grant that.”

“I’ve long heard of the White Bird Pavilion’s reputation, and I naturally wish to join,” Meng Chuan agreed directly.

The Fiery Sun Pavilion Master smiled at this.When he came to extend the invitation, he had been concerned about potential complications. After all, someone who cultivated to the Soul Six-Tribulation realm in just over two thousand years would naturally possess a deep-seated pride, and some resistance was possible.For example, the current leader of the Primal World in the Space-Time River is the most dazzling talent after the Myriad Star Emperor and the White Bird Pavilion Master. Having cultivated for only a little over twenty thousand years, he disdained joining any force when he was a Six-Tribulation realm cultivator. Now, he has become a Seven-Tribulation realm mighty figure, establishing his own faction. He even leads his forces to contend with the White Bird Pavilion and Six Directions Heaven for various resources, employing extremely fierce and ruthless methods.Because the Primal World leader is a Soul Seven-Tribulation realm cultivator, his many soul avatars lead his subordinates to battle in all directions, as if eight or nine Seven-Tribulation realm mighty figures are fighting everywhere, causing considerable trouble for the White Bird Pavilion and Six Directions Heaven. Even if they expend great effort to destroy one of his soul avatars, he can instantly reform it.He battles two major forces single-handedly! This demonstrates the Primal World leader’s formidable power.In terms of inherent strength, the Primal World faction might not rank among the top five in the Space-Time River, but its modus operandi is incredibly powerful, completely disregarding ancient realms like the Ancestor Witch Realm.Judging by the age at which he reached the Soul Six-Tribulation realm, Meng Chuan is comparable to that Primal World leader. The White Bird Pavilion needed to secure such an astonishing talent quickly, to prevent another Primal World leader from emerging.

“Regarding the Space-Time Valley, I need to clarify a few things with you in advance,” the Fiery Sun Pavilion Master said earnestly. “Our White Bird Pavilion already has over ten thousand Six-Tribulation realm mighty figures, and many of them wish to visit the Space-Time Valley. Therefore, our actions must be acceptable to everyone.”

“My official explanation will be that I owe a karmic debt to an elder from your homeland, and thus I am helping you go to the Space-Time Valley,” the Fiery Sun Pavilion Master said with a smile. “I am currently a half-step Seven-Tribulation realm cultivator, and if I wish to resolve a karmic debt, no one can object. At that time, simply deduct some of my merits on the surface.”

“Thank you, Pavilion Master,” Meng Chuan said.

“No need to thank me. If your talent were to be publicly revealed, it would cause a much greater stir,” the Fiery Sun Pavilion Master continued. “Since you wish to keep it a secret, it’s best not to meet Seven-Tribulation realm mighty figures normally. Most Seven-Tribulation realm cultivators can instantly discern your years of cultivation, whereas most half-step Seven-Tribulation realm cultivators cannot.”

Meng Chuan nodded.

“Furthermore, our White Bird Pavilion currently has eight cultivators in the Space-Time Valley. One of them is a half-step Seven-Tribulation realm cultivator, the Patrol Commander ‘Moxie Mountain Lord,’ who is responsible for guarding our territory within the Space-Time Valley. The other seven are all awaiting the Void Three-Leaf Flower. If you go now, you will be in the eighth position,” the Fiery Sun Pavilion Master explained. “I can arrange for you to go, but you will be at most in the eighth position. In fact, there are many more within the White Bird Pavilion who wish to go to the Space-Time Valley, so you’re already cutting in line.”

“As the eighth in line, how long will it take to receive it?” Meng Chuan inquired.

“Our White Bird Pavilion occupies a sufficiently large area in the Space-Time Valley. Generally, we obtain one Void Three-Leaf Flower every hundred years or so; sometimes faster, sometimes slower. Occasionally, several might appear consecutively within our territory, while at other times, we have to wait a long time. Based on my estimation, it might take two or three hundred years at the earliest, and you will certainly get one within two thousand years at the latest,” the Fiery Sun Pavilion Master said.

“Understood.”He was not in a hurry. According to his cultivation plan, he first intended to fully comprehend the Void Codex, and then, after consuming the Void Three-Leaf Flower, perform a second comprehension.To thoroughly comprehend both volumes, meticulously and with continuous verification and practice, might indeed take over a thousand years. If the Void Three-Leaf Flower arrived too early, he would even feel a little flustered. After all, once obtained, it had to be consumed within a day.

Whoosh.Meng Chuan’s Star Cloud Token suddenly received a vast amount of information.

“This is the basic internal information of the White Bird Pavilion,” the Fiery Sun Pavilion Master said. “It includes the list of all members. You can communicate with any of them through your Star Cloud Token, as they all possess one.”

Meng Chuan nodded and began to examine it.

The total number of White Bird Pavilion members was 13,289.The leader was the White Bird Pavilion Master, a half-step Eight-Tribulation realm being.The Vice Pavilion Masters were the Fiery Sun Pavilion Master and the Azure Dragon Pavilion Master. The Azure Dragon Pavilion Master was also the strongest of the Dragon race in the Space-Time River. Both of them diligently served the White Bird Pavilion Master and were responsible for specific affairs. The Fiery Sun Pavilion Master primarily managed miscellaneous matters, while the Azure Dragon Pavilion Master was mostly responsible for conquests.There were three Library Stewards, all Seven-Tribulation realm mighty figures. Seven-Tribulation realm mighty figures held extremely high positions and had their own pursuits; their relationship with the White Bird Pavilion Master was more akin to cooperation. Therefore, they were not responsible for specific duties. Their ‘position’ as Library Stewards allowed them to freely peruse all the precious scriptures in the White Bird Library, including the original copy of the Immeasurable Universe.There were five Patrol Commanders, all half-step Seven-Tribulation realm cultivators. Each had their own pursuits and even their own factions, so they only handled simple tasks, such as dispatching a true body to guard a certain location for an extended period... During their long periods of guardianship, they were generally cultivating themselves.All the remaining members were Six-Tribulation realm mighty figures.In terms of the number of Tribulation realm cultivators, the White Bird Pavilion could be considered the foremost power in the Space-Time River, with approximately two thousand more members than ‘Six Directions Heaven,’ which ranked second.

Such is cultivation: the higher one’s realm, the more time is spent on oneself. No Seven-Tribulation realm mighty figure would diligently serve another Seven-Tribulation realm cultivator.

The Fiery Sun Pavilion Master continued, “In the White Bird Pavilion, you are special. Your direct superior is me, so throughout the entire White Bird Pavilion, you only need to obey my commands and those of the White Bird Pavilion Master. You may disregard orders from anyone else.”

Normally, joining a major power would entail significant responsibilities in exchange for benefits, but for him, it was simple: only the Pavilion Master and Vice Pavilion Master could issue him commands.

“However, once you go to the Space-Time Valley, you will need to follow the arrangements of the guardian during your stay there,” the Fiery Sun Pavilion Master instructed. “The guardian is the Patrol Commander ‘Moxie Mountain Lord.’ You’ll probably only meet him a few times while you’re there.”

“I will naturally follow the arrangements.”In the Space-Time Valley, conflicts and disputes with other factions were possible, so naturally, he would need to obey orders.

“You can depart now,” the Fiery Sun Pavilion Master said with a smile. “The responsibilities you’ll undertake and the benefits you’ll receive in the White Bird Pavilion are all detailed in the information I previously gave you. You can review it at your leisure.”As he spoke, the Fiery Sun Pavilion Master stood up.

Meng Chuan immediately rose to see him off.

Watching the Fiery Sun Pavilion Master depart from outside his residence, Meng Chuan pondered, “Since I’ve joined the White Bird Pavilion, it’s time to leave this place. Before I go, I should also choose some secret arts and techniques.”Since mastering the Lightning Rule, Meng Chuan hadn’t deliberately cultivated any secret arts.Secret arts and techniques are methods of application. Take the Demon Cone Forbidden Art, for example! The Demon Cone Forbidden Art was merely something Cang Yuan Ancestor Master had collected. In the Eternal Tower, the number of secret arts and techniques was immeasurably greater than what Cang Yuan Ancestor Master had collected.Previously, Meng Chuan was solely focused on undergoing his tribulation, which relied on world secret treasures and mental will; secret arts were of no use, so he didn’t waste any time on them. Now that he was about to get involved in battles and conflicts, he still needed to learn some secret arts. There were many secret arts in the Space-Time River that were more powerful than the ‘Demon Cone Forbidden Art,’ and many were more suitable for him.For instance, earlier in the Kunyun Secret Realm, he still had to use an Eight-Tribulation realm secret treasure to eliminate an opponent’s true body. In future campaigns outside, Meng Chuan would not easily carry Eight-Tribulation realm secret treasures.

“Secret arts and techniques.”Meng Chuan returned to his residence and began to browse.Secret arts related to mental will, domain-type secret arts, secret arts suitable for the Lightning Rule...Meng Chuan reviewed them one by one.