Eternal Life from Taking Care of Master's Wife-Chapter 58 - 56: Top of the Hundred Flowers List

Other forces are not as strong as Cyan Cloud Sect, so they must give face to Cyan Cloud Sect.

If their disciples can compete evenly with Cyan Cloud Sect’s newly promoted True Inheritor, or even defeat them, it would be enough to gain fame throughout the world.

If they defeat Cyan Cloud Sect’s True Inheritor, it would not just be fame, but a slap to Cyan Cloud Sect’s face.

Cyan Cloud Sect would feel disgraced and may make things difficult for you later, which is ultimately not worthwhile.

Moreover, the timing of Cyan Cloud Sect’s True Inheritor ceremony takes into account the strength of the True Disciples, so the chances of any mishap are almost negligible.

"However, don’t think becoming a True Disciple is easy. After a year, many veterans from the Inner Sect who have not become True Disciples will challenge you!"

Thinking of Zhou Chen’s indulgence in pleasures, Li Changhen reminded:

"If you lose once at the same level, your benefits are halved and given to the person who defeats you."

"Lose twice, and your benefits reduce to those of an Inner Sect Disciple, while keeping the True Inheritor title."

"Lose three times, and the True Disciple title is revoked, downgrading you to an Inner Sect Disciple."

"If you only lose once, a year later the Inner Sect Disciple who defeated you will challenge you again. If you win, you remain a True Disciple, but if you lose again, you will be replaced."

"Those capable rise, those mediocre fall, it’s quite fair!"

Zhou Chen nodded, not surprised.

Without pressure, there’s no motivation. It also avoids True Disciples holding positions without merit.

Furthermore, given a year to develop, if you still get defeated by three Inner Sect Disciples in the same realm, then the True Inheritor title is indeed undeserved.

It’s normal for one or two exceptionally talented Inner Sect Disciples to defeat you, but there’s still a year’s buffer time.

If you have talent, this year is enough to improve and turn the tables.

If not, it shows your talent is average. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Then you’re not qualified to be a True Disciple.

The rules of Cyan Cloud Sect are fairly reasonable, better than the way some novels have protagonists immediately compete with veteran disciples after joining!

Such stories usually feature overpowered protagonists, but for others, it wouldn’t be possible.

Seeing Zhou Chen unconcerned, Li Changhen had to seriously remind:

"Even though you’ve cultivated the imperfect Yi Arrow Skill and comprehended the essence of arrows, and grasped the first move, showing great talent, the Inner Sect disciples of Cyan Cloud Sect are also very talented, with many strong contenders among them."

"Moreover, as news of you spreads, many disciples able to advance to Body Refining Eighth Layer might suppress their cultivation without breaking through, specifically to train skills countering yours, just waiting to defeat you a year later!"

Hearing this, Zhou Chen suddenly had a question:

"Senior Sister, though being a True Disciple has a prominent title, are those disciples who could break through really going to refrain from doing so just to challenge me, wasting a year?"

"Who said they’d waste a year?"

Li Changhen didn’t directly explain, instead asked, "Three years ago, I could already advance to Divine Power Realm, do you know why I haven’t broken through?"

"Why?"

Zhou Chen didn’t expect Li Changhen could have broken through three years ago, her talent is really impressive.

"Because of foundational strength."

Li Changhen explained: "Body Refining Realm is the foundation for a Martial Artist, like the cornerstone of a house, the better the foundation, the higher the house can be built, and the same applies to Martial Dao."

"Moreover, the strength of the foundation affects the strength of Divine Power Realm, as well as later realms, and future potential."

"For example, if in Body Refining Realm I only train Yi Arrow Skill and then advance to Divine Power Realm, my Divine Power strength would be one, potential one."

"But if in Body Refining Realm I train not only Yi Arrow Skill but also Great Strength Bull Demon Fist to Body Refining Ninth Layer and then advance to Divine Power Realm, my Divine Power strength might be one and a half, potential one and a half."

"If I then also train Heaven-Sundering Swordsmanship to Body Refining Ninth Layer before breaking through, my Divine Power strength might be three, potential also three."

"Do you understand now?"

"I understand!"

Zhou Chen was surprised by such insights, no wonder Loose Cultivators with no inheritance are outmatched by sect disciples, the difference is indeed vast.

Meanwhile, Zhou Chen also understood that Inner Sect disciples suppressing their realm without breakthrough to train other martial arts are not wasting time, but essentially training in advance, as they would have to train eventually.

Only those with average talent and no ambition would break through directly with just one martial art.

"Seems I must work harder to earn Wind and Moon Points!"

Zhou Chen set a small goal, first to train all nine secret martial arts of the Nine Peaks of Cyan Cloud to Body Refining Ninth Layer, then the other superior martial arts of Cyan Cloud.

"So you must put in your best effort, don’t lose to Inner Sect disciples a year later, bringing shame to Divine Arrow Peak!"

"Don’t worry, Senior Sister, since I’ve taken the True Inheritor position, no one can take it from me."

Zhou Chen smiled, completely unconcerned about this matter.

A year later, he’s unsure what level of development he might reach.

Not just compared to True Disciples.

Even Senior Sister, he could surpass.

His opponents have never been disciples of Cyan Cloud Sect.

His goal is the stars and the sea.

After eating and drinking his fill, Zhou Chen felt greatly fulfilled.

Despite Senior Sister being aloof, she answered Zhou Chen’s questions thoroughly, giving him a broad understanding of Cyan Cloud Sect.

"Senior Sister, farewell!"

Zhou Chen returned to the residence with Qin Hongyu.

Lying on the bed, Qin Hongyu was too excited to calm down and unable to sleep.

Zhou Chen also didn’t feel sleepy, hugging Qin Hongyu from behind, making her too happy to keep still.

The business of earning ’money’ must be persistent, without any relaxation.

You reap what you sow.

Zhou Chen’s achievements today are all due to his hard work.

In the Wind and Moon Treasure Mirror, Zhou Chen’s soul also trains with Ji Fengxia and Liu Ruyi.

The three treasures of the human body: essence, energy, spirit.

Ji Fengxia and Liu Ruyi are now on the path of true divine dao.

With Wind and Moon Atlas as a treasure to comprehend, and Zhou Chen strongly supporting them, their cultivation progresses rapidly.

In return, Zhou Chen also gains more Wind and Moon Points.

Regarding the acquisition of Wind and Moon Points, Zhou Chen has now gained some understanding.

Firstly, the most during the first time.

Secondly.

The higher the cultivation, the more Wind and Moon Points.

Then.

The more creative in play, the more Wind and Moon Points.

Finally.

The more people, the more Wind and Moon Points.

As for the others.

To be determined.

A night quietly passed, Zhou Chen looked at the 6,000 increase in Wind and Moon Points and nodded with satisfaction.

It was all earned through his hard work.

Looking at Qin Hongyu sleeping soundly in his arms, with a few traces of tears on her face, Zhou Chen kissed her cheek.

"Brother Chen."

Qin Hongyu opened her eyes, her long eyelashes quivering slightly, her face turning red.

She wasn’t woken by Zhou Chen’s kiss,

but was startled awake by Zhou Chen’s strength.

"Today, I plan to visit Cyan Cloud City; are you coming?"

"Cyan Cloud City?"

Qin Hongyu’s eyes lit up, for this was the Prefecture City of Cyan Cloud Prefecture, and due to the presence of Cyan Cloud Sect, it was even more famous than their Yunmeng Prefecture’s Prefecture City, Yunmeng City.

"Let’s go together."

Seeing Qin Hongyu’s expression, Zhou Chen made a firm decision and got out of bed.

After a round of freshening up, Zhou Chen went to inform Li Changhen.

"You’re unfamiliar with Cyan Cloud City as newcomers; let Ruyan take you."

Li Changhen said.

"Thank you, Senior Sister."

Zhou Chen cupped his hands in respect, and then, under Ruyan’s lead, he went to get a Jiaolong Horse, riding it with Qin Hongyu.

Ruyan also rode a Jiaolong Horse, leading the way in front.

Although Cyan Cloud City was right under the foot of Cyan Cloud Sect, and the outline of Cyan Cloud City could be seen from Cyan Cloud Sect, it was actually not close, a full twenty kilometers away.

Riding the Jiaolong Horse, Zhou Chen admired the sceneries of Cyan Cloud Mountain all the way, slowly reaching the base of Cyan Cloud City.

Ahead, a gigantic city stood towering like a mountain, resembling a prostrate giant beast, exuding an awe-inspiring majesty and solemnity.

The vast Cyan Cloud River flowed past in front of the city like a moat.

The Cyan Cloud River flowed from there, eventually merging into the Yunmeng Marsh of Yunmeng Prefecture.

"So big!"

Qin Hongyu stared in shock at the ancient and mottled giant city, a look of amazement on her face; before this, the largest city she had seen was Qinghe City.

But Qinghe City was just a small county town, incomparable to a thousand-year ancient city like Cyan Cloud City.

"Indeed large!"

Zhou Chen, though having seen many large cities in his previous life, had never seen one surpass this Cyan Cloud City.

No wonder it’s a major city of the Extraordinary World.

One wonders how grand and magnificent the Great Qian Capital, Qian Imperial City, is?

It’s said that the population of the Great Qian Capital numbers in the billions; Zhou Chen can hardly imagine an ancient city with such a populous population.

However, considering this is the Extraordinary World, having cities with populations in the tens of billions is normal.

And Cyan Cloud City has a population of around four million.

Zhou Chen rode forward, and at the city gate, the City Guard collected an entry fee of ten cents per person.

But Cyan Cloud Sect disciples didn’t have to pay.

Zhou Chen rode into the city directly, with the guard offering no obstruction; after all, Ruyan wore the Cyan Cloud Sect disciple attire and rode a Jiaolong Horse.

Jiaolong Horses were not something the average disciple could ride.

Outer Disciples had to pay to rent one.

Inner Sect Disciples could use them for free or purchase one.

True Disciples were directly awarded one.

Ruyan was riding Li Changhen’s Jiaolong Horse.

Entering Cyan Cloud City, one could see the street was a full fifty meters wide, and on both sides, there were various vendors selling all kinds of things.

"Look quickly! It’s Fairy Qingxuan!"

"Fairy Qingxuan is so beautiful!"

"Fairy Qingxuan looked at me!"

"Look at what? Daydreaming in broad daylight!"

Suddenly, a commotion erupted in front; Zhou Chen looked up only to catch a fleeting glimpse — not even a fairy descending to the mortal world could compare to this Fairy Qingxuan.

Her aura was pure and transcendent, untouched by worldly smoke, with a beauty that could put the moon to shame and make flowers blush, sinking fish and falling geese.

Her figure was perfect, embodying elegance, yet instilling a sense of purity that made one not dare harbor indecent thoughts for fear of desecrating her graceful charm.

Alas, she disappeared into the crowd in the blink of an eye, standing tall, enigmatic, and exquisitely beautiful amidst a hazy atmosphere.

"Senior Brother, that is Senior Sister Shi Qingxuan from Cyan Cloud Peak, the Sect Leader’s personal disciple, ranked fourth on the Qingzhou Celestial Pride List, just behind Senior Sister Li."

Ruyan recognized her by name and introduced her to Zhou Chen:

"In last year’s True Inheritor competition, she only narrowly lost by half a move, her strength comparable to Senior Sister Li."

"Moreover, Senior Sister Qingxuan is ranked fifth on the Qingzhou Hundred Flowers List, gaining significant fame."

"Hundred Flowers List?"

Zhou Chen’s interest was piqued at this mention.

"Which rank does the Senior Sister hold?"

Zhou Chen was very curious.

Though Li Changhen was aloof and cold, an ice beauty was still a beauty, and by Zhou Chen’s judgment, her ranking shouldn’t be low.

"Senior Sister Li ranks ninth!"

Ruyan said with some regret.

"Actually, once a beauty reaches a certain level, it’s hard to distinguish by appearance. The top-ranked are all beautiful, each with their unique charm."

Zhou Chen paused, unable to suppress his curiosity:

"I wonder who ranks first?"

"First is our Sect Leader!"

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