Immortality Begins by Taking Care of Master’s Wife – Chapter 53

Chapter 53: Nine Peaks of Azure Cloud

Whoosh!

A flying boat, like a meteor, flew past the sky above Qing He City, disappearing into the clouds. “The roc rises with the wind in a single day, soaring ninety thousand miles!”

Standing on the city wall, Chen Fan watched the flying boat disappear into the distance, filled with emotion. Who could have imagined that he would have such a prodigy under his command?

“Meeting Brother Chen is the luckiest thing in my life!”

Zhang Long, his face flushed with pride, shared in the glory.

Chen Fan and the others looked at Zhang Long with envy. They had to admit, Zhang Long was truly lucky.

Even if Zhou Chen had no further interactions with Zhang Long, with their previous connection, no one would dare to touch him.

On the flying boat, Zhou Chen stood at the bow, the wind whipping at his face, ruffling his messy black hair. Gazing at the mountains and rivers rapidly receding below, his heart swelled with ambition.

Qin Hong Yu leaned against Zhou Chen, fear and excitement battling within her. It felt like a dream.

“Senior Sister, is this flying boat a spirit artifact?”

Zhou Chen asked curiously.

Above magical artifacts were spirit artifacts. However, spirit artifacts like flying boats were more expensive than ordinary ones. Zhou Chen had only heard of them.

Although he had killed three cultivators, two at the third level of Qi Refinement and one at the sixth level, the best treasure he obtained was a high-grade magical flying sword.

A flying boat was not something those three trashy, poor cultivators could possess.

“It’s not wrong to call it a spirit artifact, but this flying boat is different from the spirit artifact flying boats used by cultivators. It’s specifically designed for martial artists.”

Li Chang Hen stood with her hands clasped behind her back, her figure as straight as a javelin, her voice cold as she said, “Only by using divine power can a martial artist unleash the full power of the flying boat. Of course, spirit stones can be used for travel.”

“And the value of this flying boat is comparable to a supreme grade spirit artifact.”

“Master is truly wealthy!”

Zhou Chen nodded.

Because of Li Chang Feng and Li Chang Hen’s presence, Zhou Chen couldn’t chat with Qin Hong Yu and experience the thrill of the flying boat’s speed.

But Zhou Chen didn’t waste time looking at the scenery. Instead, he strived to learn more knowledge.

Previously, due to his limited status, he had access to very little.

For example, spirit stones weren’t exclusive to cultivators; martial artists needed them too.

“Three thousand paths, all leading to the same destination.”

The human body consisted of essence, Qi, and spirit. All were strengthened by drawing upon the essence of heaven and earth.

Cultivators began by cultivating “Qi.” Because they had spiritual roots, they were favored by heaven and could directly absorb spiritual energy for cultivation, starting at a higher level.

Martial artists began by cultivating “essence.” Without spiritual roots, they couldn’t directly absorb spiritual energy and could only strengthen their bodies step by step through medicinal herbs and food.

After reaching the Divine Power Realm, martial artists could also absorb spiritual energy from spirit stones for cultivation.

Therefore, martial artists above the Divine Power Realm were similar to cultivators, using spirit stones as currency. Gold and silver were of little use to them.

Ghost cultivators, on the other hand, mainly cultivated “spirit.” Spirit stones had some effect on them, but not much. They preferred soul crystals.

Soul crystals were condensed from soul power and were even rarer than spirit stones.

The Azure Cloud Sect was located on a spirit vein. Although martial artists below the Divine Power Realm couldn’t directly absorb spiritual energy, long-term cultivation in a place with abundant spiritual energy would accelerate their progress.

“I’ve learned a lot!”

Zhou Chen felt like he had been a frog at the bottom of a well before. However, he didn’t just gaze at the sky from the well; he yearned for the world outside, especially the white swan in the sky.

“We’re here!”

Li Chang Hen gazed ahead, her eyes distant.

Zhou Chen looked up. Below was a vast lake with clear, blue waters. In the distance was a continuous mountain range.

Most eye-catching were the nine towering peaks, reaching into the clouds like sharp swords. Mist swirled around their waists, resembling a celestial paradise.

“What a beautiful place!” Zhou Chen exclaimed. Even those great immortal sects were probably no different.

“The tallest peak in the middle is Azure Cloud Peak. It houses the secret martial art, Heaven-Splitting Sword Technique. The Peak Master is also the Sect Master, named Qing Yu Yao.”

Li Chang Hen pointed at the nine peaks of Azure Cloud as she introduced them, “The slender peak on the right, shaped like an arrow, is our Divine Arrow Peak. It houses the secret martial art, Yi’s Archery.”

“That one is Heavenly Saber Peak. The Peak Master is named Song Hao. It houses the secret martial art, Heavenly Saber Technique.”

“That one is Black Dragon Peak. The Peak Master is Li Shen Tong. It houses the secret martial art, Black Dragon Spear Technique.”

“That one is Emperor Yu’s Peak. The Peak Master is Ji Chang Kong. It houses the secret martial art, Emperor Yu’s Axe.”

“That one is Coiling Dragon Peak. The Peak Master is Zhao Wu Ji. It houses the secret martial art, Coiling Dragon Staff.”

“That one is Ox Demon Peak. The Peak Master is Niu Po Tian. It houses the secret martial art, Great Strength Ox Demon Fist.”

“The last two peaks are Mount Sumeru Peak and Spirit Medicine Peak. The Peak Master of Mount Sumeru Peak is Wu Tian. It houses the secret martial art, Great Sumeru Hammer. It’s where weapons are forged in our Azure Cloud Sect. The Peak Master of Spirit Medicine Peak is Cheng Su Su. It houses the secret martial art, Wood God Art. It’s where our Azure Cloud Sect’s medicinal pills are made…”

Zhou Chen carefully memorized everything, secretly amazed.

He had to admit, the Azure Cloud Sect had a profound foundation. Those secret martial arts were all supreme grade, high-level martial arts no weaker than Yi’s Archery.

And there were bound to be even more high-level martial arts that were slightly inferior.

Martial arts techniques were the foundation and inheritance of a sect. This showed just how powerful the Azure Cloud Sect was.

Li Chang Hen glanced at Zhou Chen and said calmly, “The Sunset Bow Master bestowed upon you was personally forged by the previous Peak Master of Mount Sumeru Peak!”

“Mount Sumeru Peak…”

Zhou Chen’s heart stirred. With the Wind and Moon Mirror, he could learn any martial art quickly. Since Mount Sumeru Peak’s forging techniques were so powerful, he wanted to learn blacksmithing too.

He would forge divine weapons and equipment for himself in the future. Fully equipped, who else could stand against him?

The flying boat landed on Divine Arrow Peak. Zhou Chen and Qin Hong Yu disembarked. With a wave of Li Chang Feng’s hand, the flying boat shrank and was stored in his storage ring.

“Chang Hen, take Zhou Chen to settle in. I’ll go inform the Sect Master and the others.”

Li Chang Feng gave his instructions, then his body rose into the air and flew away.

“He can fly in the Divine Power Realm…”

Zhou Chen’s face was filled with envy. In his previous life, flying was the dream of countless people.

“Wait, I’m a cultivator too. I can fly with my sword now. What am I envious of?”

Zhou Chen shook his head. He had previously treated cultivation as a trump card, planning to use it to ambush others. He had never flown with his sword before and almost forgot that he could fly too.

“Follow me!”

Li Chang Hen led Zhou Chen to a massive residence built against the mountain. “Divine Arrow Peak has few people, but many residences. This is just one of them.”

“There are many more next to it. Apart from mine, they’re all empty. Choose whichever one you like!”

“Thank you, Senior Sister.”

Zhou Chen and Qin Hong Yu opened the gate and entered. Inside were exquisite pavilions, terraces, and towers, both delicate and elegant.

There was even a stream flowing through it, with a large lake in the middle.

“This is inhumane!”

Compared to his courtyard in Qing He City, this place was like a rural hut compared to a grand villa, one in the sky and one on the ground.

Qin Hong Yu was even more stunned.

She had never seen such a luxurious and elegant residence. The lake alone was more than ten times larger than their home in Qing He City.

Li Chang Hen said calmly, “After the True Inheritance Ceremony, you can choose four miscellaneous duties disciples as maidservants. In fact, not just miscellaneous duties disciples, many outer sect disciples, even inner sect disciples, are willing to be maidservants for True Inheritance Disciples.”