Chapter 211: Entering Cangxuan

An azure cloud streaked across the sky, accompanied by the sound of parting wind.

On the azure cloud, Zhou Yuan and the others sat cross-legged, their eyes filled with curiosity as they gazed at the vast world before them. Ever since entering the Saint Continent, they had clearly felt that the Genesis Qi here far surpassed that of the Cangxuan Continent.

Moreover, they had truly witnessed the boundlessness of the Saint Continent.

For eight days had passed since they left the Hundred Flowers Boat, and during this time, they had traveled non-stop, passing through countless cities and using teleportation barriers as transit points, each jump covering an unknown number of thousands of miles.

Even so, they still hadn't reached their destination.

Such vastness was truly an eye-opener for Zhou Yuan and the others.

"We'll reach the Cangxuan Sect tomorrow," Mu Wuji, who was sitting cross-legged in front, suddenly spoke up.

At these words, Zhou Yuan and the others on the azure cloud felt their spirits lift. This nearly ten-day journey, though they weren't expending their Genesis Qi, had been quite tiring, but at least their destination was finally within reach.

Thus, amidst everyone's anticipation, a day passed quickly.

When the scorching sun rose high on the second day, Zhou Yuan and the others, who had been resting with their eyes closed, suddenly felt the Genesis Qi in the world growing much denser. They immediately opened their eyes, and then they saw, amidst countless ancient mountain ranges, mist swirling, with colossal peaks standing like pillars propping up the heavens.

Within those massive mountains, palaces and pavilions were faintly visible, exuding an ethereal, immortal aura, while innumerable streaks of light darted through them.

High in the sky, Genesis Runes flickered faintly. These runes connected to each other, forming an incredibly massive Genesis Rune barrier that enveloped everything, seemingly covering a hundred thousand mountains.

An indescribable power emanated from it; just faint wisps of it instilled a sense of fear in Zhou Yuan.

The azure cloud beneath Mu Wuji approached the Genesis Rune barrier. A light shone down from the barrier, as if verifying their identities. A moment later, a fissure appeared in the barrier.

Mu Wuji urged the azure cloud through the opening. The moment they entered, Zhou Yuan and the others immediately felt the world become fresh and clear. Dense Genesis Qi surged into their bodies with each breath, cleansing their physical forms repeatedly.

"What a blessed land," Zhou Yuan couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. Cultivating in such a place would undoubtedly be greatly beneficial for one's practice.

"Is this the Cangxuan Sect?" the others also asked curiously.

"This is just the Outer Mountain of the Cangxuan Sect," Mu Wuji said with a smile. "Only after you pass the Mountain Selection Ceremony will you truly see the Cangxuan Sect. Next, I will take you to the new disciple gathering point."

As his words fell, he urged the azure cloud past one massive mountain after another. After more than ten minutes, their speed began to slow, and an extremely grand mountain appeared in Zhou Yuan's sight.

At the mountain's halfway point, an enormous plaza had been carved out. At this moment, streaks of light continuously whizzed in from all directions, landing on the plaza, creating a bustling and lively atmosphere.

As Mu Wuji's azure cloud descended towards the plaza, a man in a Cangxuan Sect green robe immediately came forward to greet them and said with a smile, "Uncle Mu, you've finally made it back. Your group is essentially the last batch of new disciples."

"There's no helping it, the Cangxuan Continent is too far," Mu Wuji said, waving his hand. He then turned to the people behind him and instructed, "Zhou Yuan, Yao Yao, follow me. The rest of you wait here."

Having said that, he led the two straight towards the buildings behind the plaza.

On the way, Mu Wuji asked the Cangxuan Sect disciple, "Who is in charge of the new disciples in the Outer Mountain this time?"

"It's Uncle Chen Yuan from Heavenly Thunder Peak," the disciple replied.

"Chen Yuan?" Mu Wuji slightly frowned, but said nothing more.

They crossed the plaza, reached the building, and pushed the door open to enter.

"Heh heh, I wondered who it was. It's Old Mu. Your efficiency truly isn't great; you're the last one to return this time," a figure said with a laugh the moment they entered the room.

Zhou Yuan's gaze followed, and he saw that the speaker was a thin, middle-aged man. The man wore a smile, but it gave off the impression of a smiling tiger.

"You try making a trip to the Cangxuan Continent?" Mu Wuji retorted.

"What kind of talents could emerge from that backwater place? There's nothing good about going there," the man named Chen Yuan said with a forced, insincere smile.

Mu Wuji, however, didn't bother to waste words with him. He pointed at Zhou Yuan and Yao Yao and said, "These two are new disciples from the Cangxuan Continent. They need two first-class disciple slots."

Chen Yuan glanced at the two, frowned, and said, seemingly troubled, "Old Mu, you're back too late. The number of new disciples this time has exceeded the limit, and there aren't many first-class disciple slots left; they're all already reserved."

"How about this, I'll give them two second-class disciple slots instead," Chen Yuan said, waving his hand.

Mu Wuji slammed his smoking pipe onto the table and coldly snorted, "Don't give me that nonsense. Who doesn't know your tricks? Have you secretly traded away the first-class slots again?"

Chen Yuan's thin face darkened slightly. He said, "What are you talking about...? Alright, how about this: I'll give this girl a first-class slot. Her spirit is indeed formidable, and she certainly qualifies. However..."

He glanced at Zhou Yuan and said, "You expect a boy at the quasi-Tai Chu Realm to also get a first-class disciple slot? That's simply too against the rules. Even if you take this matter higher, you won't have a leg to stand on."

Mu Wuji didn't bother to say more. He took out a token from his sleeve and tossed it to Chen Yuan.

Chen Yuan took the token and glanced at it. His eyes narrowed slightly, and he said in surprise, "A youth from a place like the Cangxuan Continent actually possesses something like this?"

This kind of token is only held by those who have a profound connection with their Cangxuan Sect.

Chen Yuan's eyes flickered. He looked at Zhou Yuan and said earnestly, "Young man, although I can give you a first-class disciple slot, the competition among new disciples is extremely fierce. Given your quasi-Tai Chu Realm strength, even if you get this first-class disciple slot, you probably won't be able to keep it and might even be targeted by other disciples. So I think it's most suitable for you to take a second-class disciple slot first. Once your strength improves, I'll immediately promote you to a first-class disciple, how about that?"

He clearly wanted Zhou Yuan to voluntarily give up this first-class disciple slot.

Zhou Yuan heard this, smiled slightly, and said, "Thank you, Uncle, for your consideration. However... I'm not afraid of trouble."

Chen Yuan froze. He clearly hadn't expected that Zhou Yuan, despite only being at the quasi-Tai Chu Realm, would be so utterly arrogant.

His expression turned somewhat disgruntled. He could only reluctantly take out a jade slip and registered Zhou Yuan and Yao Yao's information.

"Alright, off you go. The new disciples will gather soon, and their ranks will be announced. Then you'll see how much trouble you've brought upon yourself," Chen Yuan said, waving his hand and dismissing them.

Mu Wuji clearly didn't get along with him and simply turned to leave with the two.

Chen Yuan watched their retreating figures, tossed the jade slip in his hand onto the table, and a hint of disdain appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Ungrateful brat. You wouldn't listen to good advice. Since that's the case, then I'd like to see how many days you can hold onto your first-class disciple status..."