Floating Immortal Order

Chapter 208: The Anxi Province and the Guangxi Province

Chapter 208: The Anxi Province and the Guangxi Province

“This is the first time that Soul Suppressor Sacred Son has summoned all of the disciples of the Peak since it was officially established. I wonder if something big is happening?”

“Who knows? We can only wait and see.”

Yuan Qi was at the peak Sea of Qi stage. He had several lackeys following him, forming a small group that went around Cloud Abyss Peak bullying the weaker disciples. They had already incurred many people’s loathing.

Quite a few disciples were plotting to take advantage of this meeting with the Sacred Son to ruthlessly bring their deeds to light.

“Disciples of Cloud Abyss Peak, you may enter Profound Resonance Hall,” He Ziming announced in a clear, sonorous tone. Unexpectedly, he took over the intermediary disciples’ announcing role.

Profound Resonance Hall was majestic and ornate. Even with over a hundred people in the hall, it didn’t feel crowded.

All of the disciples looked up at the figure clad in white and gold, dressed in the Golden Moon Garment, and bowed. “Greetings, Soul Suppressor Sacred Son.”

There were some less bright disciples who shouted, “Greetings, Soul Suppressor Peak Master”, which drew some sidelong glances from the nearby disciples.

Although Xu Disheng was indeed a Peak Master, his status as a Sacred Son placed him above an ordinary Peak Master. The smarter disciples wouldn’t call Xu Disheng Peak Master, but rather Soul Suppressor Sacred Son.

“At ease,” Xu Disheng said, his brows furrowing slightly as he looked around at the hundred or so people in the hall.

These disciples were all relying on him, and thus were dispensable to him by nature. But the sect had regulations, and now that he was a Dao Foundation stage Sacred Son, he also represented the sect’s prestige. He had to comply with the regulations or he would bring unnecessary detriment to the title of Sacred Son.

Among the dozen or so people standing in the front were Bai Zhehua and Zhang Haobo. These people had the highest cultivations among the disciples of Cloud Abyss Peak as peak Sea of Qi stage cultivators. They had also followed Xu Disheng from Morning Dew Peak.

Behind them were Yuan Qi and the dozen or so people that he led. They had also come from Morning Dew Peak, but they were entirely different from people like Bai Zhehua. Yuan Qi had used the fact that he had once been granted a flying sword Spirit Tool by Xu Disheng to win over a group of lackeys.

Chu Luo, Ma Chen, and their group consisted of 7-8 people. As someone who came from the Chu Territory, Chu Luo’s group could just barely be considered as a faction in the peak. But their group was extremely weak, devoid of even a single person at the peak Sea of Qi stage.

The majority of the remaining disciples were the ones who were requested by Xu Disheng to be brought over from Falling Moon Peak. Xu Disheng wasn’t interested in getting to know all of them one by one. Aside from the times he distributed their share of cultivation resources to them, he never really paid them much mind.

Although the Peak only consisted of a little over a hundred measly Sea of Qi stage disciples, they had already splintered into several small factions. Xu Disheng didn’t want to pay attention to these irrelevant matters at all. To him, these disciples were only here due to the requirements of the sect’s regulations.

“In the next few days, I will be leaving for the Anxi Province for 10 years,” Xu Disheng declared, his voice cold. His calm gaze swept over the disciples, stopping on Bai Zhehua’s face. “Intermediary disciple Bai Zhehua.”

“Yes, Soul Suppressor Sacred Son,” Bai Zhehua responded in turn, stepping forward.

“You may not have stepped into the Dao Foundation stage yet, but on Cloud Abyss Peak there must be someone to manage all matters, both large and small. I will make an exception this time and officially promote you from an intermediary disciple to a Deacon. In these ten years, you will oversee all matters on Cloud Abyss Peak.”

Bai Zhehua’s head suddenly shot up. There was a look of joy and disbelief on his face.

The expressions of Yuan Qi and the others all changed drastically as they looked at Bai Zhehua standing at the front of the hall.

After a moment of silence, Xu Disheng spoke again. “According to the regulations, since I’m going to be stationed in the Anxi Province, I’m supposed to bring at least 10 disciples with me as a Sacred Son of the sect. Who is willing to go with me?”

Chu Luo turned around and exchanged a glance with Ma Chen. Then, he gritted his teeth and said respectfully, “Soul Suppressor Sacred Son, we are willing to go.”

Bai Zhehua turned to look at Zhang Haobo and the few other peak Sea of Qi stage disciples from Morning Dew Peak and signaled a nod to them.

Zhang Haobo’s face went through a series of expressions. In the end, he came forward and said, “Soul Suppressor Sacred Son, I am willing to go.”

Now that Bai Zhehua was assuming temporary control of the Peak, Zhang Haobo could easily gain quite a few benefits as someone who was close to him. But now, he chose to leave Cloud Abyss Peak. His thoughts weren’t short-sighted.

Several disciples from Falling Moon Peak came forward and said, “Soul Suppressor Sacred Son, disciple is willing to come along.”

Xu Disheng casually chose these people and said, “You guys stay. Everyone else can go.”

“As you wish, Soul Suppressor Sacred Son.”

An incense stick of time later, only a dozen or so people remained in the vast Profound Resonance Hall. Xu Disheng gave several interspatial rings to Bai Zhehua and said, “Inside are 10 years worth of cultivation resources for all the disciples of Cloud Abyss Peak, as well as some spare spiritual items.”

Clearly, Bai Zhehua still hadn’t fully regained his composure. He was still in a state of disbelief as he received the interspatial rings. “I will definitely live up to Soul Suppressor Sacred Son’s trust,” he declared in an even more respectful tone.

The share of cultivation resources assigned to every single Mountain Peak was a massive amount. They were issued once every 20 years and were meant for supporting the development of the disciples in the Peak, but only in name. The cultivation resources were under full control of the Peak Master, and as a Sacred Son, the share of cultivation resources that Xu Disheng received was greater than the amount any ordinary Peak Master received by a considerable amount.

The cultivation resources in the interspatial rings that he gave to Bai Zhehua were only a small portion of what he had, but it was already more than enough to support these disciples for over a hundred years, if not more.

The share of cultivation resources that each disciple received was usually only a few spirit stones per month. Even with how abundant Cloud Abyss Peak’s resources were, the stipend of cultivation resources for each Sea of Qi stage disciple was increased to only 8 spirit stones per month.

“The document for the special case appointing you as Deacon of Cloud Abyss Peak has already been sent to Mingxin Peak and Wenyuan Mountain Range’s Directory Hall. In a few days, the official appointment jade slip will arrive. You can go now.”

Bai Zhehua’s heart was still doing somersaults as he left Profound Resonance Hall. He stared at the ethereal, flowing air surrounding Clear Resonance Pond, unable to hold back the urge to look up at the sky and whoop for joy any longer. Happiness was overflowing within him as he sent out several jade slips, then stepped on a sword light and left the summit of Cloud Abyss Peak, returning to his room halfway up the mountain.

… …

“He Ziming, record the names of each of these people. Tomorrow morning, we will set out for the Anxi Province,” Xu Disheng instructed before leaving the main chamber of Profound Resonance Hall for the gorgeous, exquisitely decorated rear hall.

“Chu Luo, early Sea of Qi stage.”

“Zhang Haobo, peak Sea of Qi stage.”

“Ming Ruoyun, peak Sea of Qi stage.”

“Yuan Qi, peak Sea of Qi stage.”

“He Qiwen, peak Sea of Qi stage.”

“Quan Hongyu, peak Sea of Qi stage.”

“Ma Chen, early Sea of Qi stage.”

… …

He Qiwen and Quan Hongyu were the people that followed Yuan Qi. Observing people and changing their behavior to their liking was their strong suit. In this sense, the members of this clique were birds of a feather, petty characters that only aimed to curry favor with those in power. They felt that this was a good opportunity to get closer to Soul Suppressor Sacred Son, so they rushed to take the opportunity, declaring their desire to volunteer alongside Yuan Qi.

Zhang Haobo came from Morning Dew Peak, and had previously established a friendly relationship with Xu Disheng. Following Xu Disheng’s meteoric rise to prestige and fame, their flimsy friendly relations had gradually faded. He gritted his teeth and gave up on the great opportunity to aid Bai Zhehua in ruling over the Peak, wanting to win better future prospects for himself.

After all, if he could return from the Anxi Province 10 years later with Soul Suppressor Sacred Son, then his position in the Peak…

As for Chu Luo and Ma Chen, it went without saying that they were Xu Disheng’s most loyal followers.

Ming Ruoyun was a woman, and one of the disciples who came from Falling Moon Peak. There were also several men and women by her side who also came from Falling Moon Peak.

He Ziming was barely acquainted with these people even though they were also from Falling Moon Peak. After recording the dozen or so names down, he said, “Martial brothers and sisters, you may go now. Tomorrow morning, we will meet at Clear Resonance Pond.”

In terms of profound cultivation, he was only at the early Sea of Qi stage, but due to his training in Celestial Tide Spirit Master’s domain, he knew how to handle matters and act with propriety in a manner far superior to these ordinary Sea of Qi stage disciples.