Cultivation: I have an omnipotent land

Chapter 65 Yuan Hong's Visit

As night fell, while Xiao Ming was cultivating, a sound suddenly came from outside the door.

"Junior Brother Xiao, Yuan Hong has come to visit!"

"It's Senior Brother Yuan from earlier today. Why is he here?" Xiao Ming opened his eyes in confusion. Although he didn't know the reason, he didn't dare to delay and hurriedly opened the door.

"Senior Brother Yuan, please come in." Xiao Ming warmly welcomed Yuan Hong in.

After Yuan Hong sat down, he was about to take out something to serve him when he realized with embarrassment that he had just moved in and had neither prepared tea nor wine.

However, Yuan Hong seemed to have expected this, and took out a jar of wine from his storage bag.

"Junior Brother Xiao, would you like some wine? I brought a jar of fine wine with me."

Xiao Ming doesn't usually drink much, but since his senior brother took the initiative to invite him, he naturally wouldn't refuse, so he smiled and nodded.

"Alright, let's find a place to have a drink." Yuan Hong smiled and walked out the door, riding his flying sword to bring Xiao Ming to a small pavilion in the mountains.

The two quickly drank a cup, and Yuan Hong then started talking.

"Junior Brother Xiao, I've looked at your information. You come from a remote border town called Wuyi Ward in the south of Qingshui County, right?"

"Exactly." Xiao Ming nodded.

"Junior Brother Xiao, have you ever heard of Yuanbao Pavilion?" After confirming Xiao Ming's identity, Yuan Hong continued.

"Of course I know, there is a branch in Wuyifang."

"Do you know the owner of this branch? What's her name?" Yuan Hong asked anxiously.

"I've met Fellow Daoist Yuan Qing a few times. Speaking of which, this trial token of mine was given to me by her." After saying that, Xiao Ming changed the subject.

"I wonder what the relationship is between Senior Brother Yuan and Pavilion Master Yuan?"

"She's my sister." Yuan Hong sighed softly, his tone tinged with helplessness.

"This girl has been stubborn since she was a child, always going against the elders in her family. A few years ago, she ran away in a fit of pique and went to open a branch store in that desolate city. It's really worrying."

"I see." Xiao Ming nodded, his guess confirmed.

"Is she doing well?" Yuan Hong asked, sounding a little anxious.

He hadn't seen his younger sister for many years, especially recently when he heard that some things had happened in Wuyi Market, including the death of an outer sect disciple who went there to guard the area, and even a Foundation Establishment demon beast causing a beast tide.

How could this not worry him, as the older brother?

"Wuyifang had some problems a couple of years ago, but Yuanbaoge was not affected."

Xiao Ming gave Yuan Hong a general account of what happened at Wuyifang and Yuanbaoge.

After hearing Xiao Ming's description, Yuan Hong secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"I've been away from home for over ten years. I came to this sect solely for the sake of cultivating immortality. For the past ten years, I've diligently cultivated, completed sect tasks tirelessly, and dared not slacken in the slightest. Finally, I've raised my cultivation to the peak of Qi Refining and accumulated enough contribution points to exchange for Foundation Establishment Pills, allowing me to attempt a breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment realm."

Yuan Hong secretly resolved that if he could break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, he would go back and have a good talk with his younger sister.

"Junior Brother Xiao, I must thank you for taking care of my sister in Wuyifang." Yuan Hong stood up and bowed solemnly in gratitude.

"Senior Brother Yuan is too kind. In the past, my cultivation was low, and I was fortunate to have received much care from Pavilion Master Yuan. I should be the one thanking you," Xiao Ming quickly returned the greeting.

"Junior Brother Xiao, you've just arrived at the sect, so you must have many questions. Feel free to ask me."

"Senior Brother Yuan, I do have some questions that I need your help to answer," Xiao Ming said after organizing his thoughts.

"I previously looked into the sect rules and regulations. The jade slip said that inner disciples can choose their own main peak to cultivate. Senior Brother Lin also said that we, the newly promoted inner disciples, are only temporarily residing on Tian Shu Peak. As for the situation of the main peak, I don't know much. I would appreciate it if Senior Brother Yuan could tell me more."

"Junior Brother Xiao is indeed meticulous, thinking of the most crucial matter so soon after entering the sect. Choosing the main peak for cultivation is the most important lesson for inner disciples. If you choose the wrong one, it will be difficult to change. Not only will it delay your cultivation, but it may also displease the peak master and elders, causing trouble for yourself." Yuan Hong finished his wine before speaking slowly.

"As you can see, our Gu Ling Sect has five main peaks, shaped like the five fingers of a person, which correspond to the Five Elements. Through the careful craftsmanship of successive sect leaders and elders, each of these five peaks has its own focus and specialization."

"First, let's talk about the highest peak, Tian Shu Peak, which is the core of the sect. The array eye of the sect's grand formation is located on this peak. Furthermore, the sect's only Supreme Elder also cultivates on the summit," Yuan Hong said, pointing to the summit and lowering his voice.

"A Nascent Soul stage cultivator." Xiao Ming looked at the peak with awe. Such a being was a powerful cultivator he couldn't even imagine.

"Tian Shu Peak is responsible for managing all affairs of the sect, so the sect's main hall and Tian Lu Pavilion are located here. At the same time, most of the miscellaneous disciples and outer disciples are also arranged at the foot of the mountain, and under the arrangement of the sect leader, they are assigned to various peaks to do their work."

"Next is the Jieyao Peak, which is shaped like an index finger. Jieyao Peak is in charge of cultivation. There is a Dharma Hall on the mountain. Every seven days, a Foundation Establishment elder will give a Dharma talk, and every month, a Core Formation elder will give a Dharma talk. If Junior Brother Xiao has any questions about cultivation, he can go and listen to the lectures. If he is willing to spend contribution points, he can also ask questions and get answers privately."

"In addition, Jieyao Peak is also responsible for the sect's law enforcement. If Junior Brother Xiao goes to Jieyao Peak, you must be careful with your words and actions, and don't provoke those guys in the law enforcement team."

"Junior brother will remember this." Xiao Ming nodded.

"Besides these two peaks, the other three peaks are dedicated to the art of crafting. First, there's the Green Wood Peak, which is shaped like a ring finger. Because of its rich wood spiritual energy, the mountain is abundant with medicinal herbs, and the peak master and his deacons are skilled in alchemy and talisman making. The peak shaped like a thumb is the Burning Sky Peak. This mountain has a thriving fire vein, with earth fire gushing out year-round. Through the efforts of successive peak masters, it has become an excellent place for crafting weapons. Most of the cultivators in the sect who are skilled in crafting weapons and setting up formations come from this peak."

Xiao Ming noted down all this information. If he chooses to cultivate on the main peak in the future, he will most likely choose between these two peaks.

"Senior Brother Yuan, what about this last main peak?" Xiao Ming poured wine for Yuan Hong.

Yuan Hong drank it all in one gulp before slowly saying, "This last peak is unique to my Gu Ling Sect, called Xuan Yuan Peak. The mountain is infested with poisonous insects and strange beasts, and is shrouded in poisonous miasma year-round. This peak teaches the Gu Ling techniques of my Gu Ling Sect, which are unpredictable and can kill enemies without them even realizing it. As for the peak master of this peak, you have met him, Junior Brother Xiao; he is Elder Duanmu."

"It's actually this elder." Xiao Ming was surprised.

He suddenly remembered the fire python that had saved him from the ghostly attack in the secret realm. This fire python was not a spirit beast, and it was far more agile than any magic spell. It seemed to be the Gu spirit technique, which was truly miraculous.

"Besides these five main peaks, the other smaller peaks within the sect are all private cave dwellings of Core Formation elders and Foundation Establishment deacons. Do not trespass without permission, lest you bring trouble upon yourselves," Yuan Hong continued to instruct.

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother. I will remember it." Xiao Ming quickly thanked him.

Yuan Hong seemed to be a cultivator who quite enjoyed this drink. The two drank and talked until late at night before leaving.