Chapter 262 What Are We Playing (1/2)
Time stealthily flowed as the final month gradually reached its end.
There was only a single day left before the peak selection ceremony.
The atmosphere in the outer mountains was tense to the limit, numerous disciples everywhere wearing grim expressions, while nervousness hid within the depths of their eyes. Every single one of them understood the importance of tomorrow's peak selection ceremony.
A single step to become a dragon, or a single step to become a worm.
In these short three months after arriving at the Cangxuan Sect, they had deeply experienced how immense of an entity it was, possessing various cultivation resources that their empires or clans could never hope to have.
Just the outer mountains alone was already such an eye-opener. What kind of world would they see if they became inner mountain disciples?
It was clear as day to them. Only here could they truly step onto the great path of cultivation.
The imminent peak selection ceremony was the first trial they had to face in the Cangxuan Sect. Only by passing it would they finally ascend the dragon’s gate.
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By a certain mountain creek.
After the daily session was over, Zhou Yuan's gaze swept across the crowd as he said, ”Everyone, tomorrow is the day of the peak selection ceremony. Our futures will be decided there and then.”
Below, Song Wanxi, Qiao Xiu, Zhao Kun and the rest wore solemn expressions. A sliver of respect could be seen in their gazes when they looked towards Zhou Yuan.
For the past month, Zhou Yuan had indeed fulfilled his promise to them. He had guided them in their Genesis techniques, allowing them to grow substantially stronger.
Song Wanxi gazed at Zhou Yuan and earnestly said, ”Junior brother Zhou Yuan, we will not let ourselves forget this debt. If there's anything you need in the future, just say the word, and we will do all we can to help.”
Even the domineering Zhao Kun earnestly nodded his head. ”I, Zhao Kun, rarely acknowledge anyone. Young brother Yuan, you're the first. After we enter the inner mountains, I will not give even half an excuse if you ever need my help.”
The other disciples also said their piece one after another. One could tell that they were indeed grateful towards Zhou Yuan. After all, if he had not stepped up, they would not have the courage to challenge the Shengzhou disciples led by Lu Feng.
What's more, Zhou Yuan had even taken the time to tutor them. He had indeed shown them his sincerity.
Qiao Xiu smiled when he heard this and said, ”Young brother Yuan's future prospects after entering the inner mountains will surely be limitless, and will soon become one of the pillars that supports the sect. When that happens, you may even find yourself ranked in the Chosens List. What help can we possibly offer when that happens.”
His provocative words immediately drew a series of laughs and curses from the crowd, making the atmosphere much livelier.
Zhou Yuan chuckled as he waved his hand and said, ”I helped you guys for the sake of fighting Lu Feng and the rest during the peak selection ceremony. I can only say that each of us merely fulfilled each others needs.”
Although he was not afraid of Lu Feng, he did have the numbers on his side. It would be very troublesome for Zhou Yuan if Lu Feng made use of this advantage. Hence why Zhou Yuan had recruited Song Wanxi, Zhao Kun and the rest of the gang. At the end of the day, Zhou Yuan had not done it out of kindness, but to further his own agenda.
However, Song Wanxi and gang merely chuckled. Regardless of Zhou Yuan's initial goal, at the very least, they had benefited from him, and this was already enough in their eyes.
”The peak selection ceremony is tomorrow. After training for long so long, it’s time to relax a little. Let’s go, it’ll be my treat at the Hundred Fragrances House today.” Zhou Yuan stood up and grinned widely.
His words immediately drew a series of cheers, joy filling the faces of the many disciples present. The Hundred Fragrances Pavilion was not cheap, and disciples like them were not as rich as the Shengzhou disciples. Therefore, most of them could only drool outside the Hundred Fragrances Pavilion, not daring to enter even if it was empty. They never imagined that Zhou Yuan would fulfil one of the wishes in their hearts today.
Hence, the group rowdily left the mountain creek, heading straight for the Hundred Fragrances Pavilion in an excited manner.
When they entered, however, the joy on their faces froze for a brief moment. They had seen numerous figures already gathered inside, and at closer inspection, Lu Feng and numerous elite Shengzhou disciples were identified amongst the crowd.
At the same time, Lu Feng, Yang Xiu, Qin Zhen and the rest had also caught sight of the newcomers. Qin Zhen was the first to react, and mockingly said, “Oh! You guys are also rich enough to come here?”
Zhao Kun and the rest were immediately angered by his mocking tone.
“You guys can come, so why can’t we?” Zhou Yuan walked forward, his expression indifferent as he glanced at Qin Zhen.
This glance made Qin Zhen tremble slightly as he recalled the scene where he had been suppressed by Zhou Yuan. The former’s expression immediately turned somewhat ugly, but he did not dare to speak again.
Zhou Yuan paid him no attention, merely looking towards Song Wanxi and the rest as he said, “Come on, let’s go in.”
Although the presence of these guys made them rather uncomfortable, retreating at this point would only make the other party more overbearing and arrogant.
Under Zhou Yuan’s lead, the group also surged into the building, finding a table across from the Shengzhou disciples, before seating themselves.
The two groups sat opposite each other, making the atmosphere in the Hundred Fragrances House turn rather strange.
Lu Feng’s eyes turned a little colder as his gaze clashed with Zhou Yuan’s, sparks flying.
Thud!