Chapter Seventy-Five: Huangfeng Valley

In the western part of Jianzhou, the Taiyue Mountain range stretches for thousands of miles. The people of the Yue Kingdom only regard this area as the boundary line with the Yuanwu Kingdom, unaware that a sect has existed here for a thousand years.
You cannot see what’s outside because of this huge formation. Stepping through that dilapidated mountain gate feels like entering another world, densely built with countless towers and grand halls.
There are also some streaks of light passing by, clearly from cultivators using flying magical tools; that flying magical tool resembling green leaves is quite impressive.
At this moment, Yang Wuyue was being led by a disciple to the most magnificent hall of the sect.
“Master!” The two entered the hall, which was furnished in an ancient style, with only a middle-aged cultivator with three strands of long beard inside.
“Where is the Ascension Order?” the master asked directly.
Yang Wuyue took out the Ascension Order and submitted it to the sect leader. After careful examination, it was confirmed without a doubt, "This is indeed the Ascension Order of our sect. Only a few predecessors with a deep connection to our sect in the past possess such a token. Now, it has been gradually retrieved. Anyone holding this token can enter Huangfeng Valley without taking the entrance test and will also receive a share of a Foundation Establishment Pill."
“What is your name? Where do you live?”
“I am Yang Wuyue, a junior from the secular world. I obtained my senior's inheritance at Qixuan Mountain, which is why…” Yang Wuyue had already prepared a reason, and after inquiring inside and out, there were no issues. Thus, this Ascension Order naturally became something found at the place of the senior's inheritance.
“I see!” The sect leader said with difficulty, “Young Master Yang, it’s no problem for you to join the sect, but as this is the time for the current batch of disciples to enter, all the foundation-building pills have already been distributed. I see that your spiritual root aptitude doesn’t seem very good.”
“Spiritual root?” Yang Wuyue really didn't know what his spiritual root was, but since mortals are inherently connected to the five elements, those who step into the Secret Realm of the Body and attain divine abilities would most likely test positive for all five spiritual roots. “I have not tested my spiritual root, so I am unsure of my talent, but my cultivation speed is quite good!”
“Oh?” The sect leader patted the storage bag at his waist, took out an item equipped with a compass, and placed several colorful stones on it. “Give it a try! Put your hand in the middle!”
Yang Wuyue gently pressed down with his hand, and a unique force circulated through his body before surging back. The stones on the compass began to light up one after another.
“Haha!” Even the sect master was taken aback and laughed: “You possess all five elemental roots, my disciple. With your aptitude, you wouldn't have been allowed to enter the sect without the Ascension Order. It's the most mixed possible, and there’s nothing worse than this; the probability is even lower than that of a celestial spiritual root.”
Yang Wuyue awkwardly smiled and said, "Since that's the case, I won't make it difficult for the Sect Master. I'm still far from Foundation Establishment; it's just that I haven't had a good cultivation method until now, and I'm not complete even in the Qi Refinement stage. May I ask if you could provide me with a cultivation method?"
“Cultivation method?” The most difficult thing for the sect leader is the Foundation Establishment Pill. “What's so difficult about this? You are allowed to go to the Yue Lu Palace to choose a better cultivation method, and don’t just look at the foundational methods for the Qi Refining stage.”
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“One yellow silk shirt, one blue leaf artifact, a complete set of daily refining tools, one blazing sun sword and one cold moon knife, and one ten-fold storage bag.” The old man coldly recited the items in his hand, then placed them on the table. “That's all; this is the last one for this batch of disciples, right?”
Yang Wuyue received the approval of the sect leader, and with that, he officially became an inner disciple. The sect leader then called over his senior brother, Liu, to first take him to collect his entry items and then to select his cultivation techniques.
“Indeed, Junior Brother Yang entered the sect with the Ascension Token, which is why he was a few days late. I hope Uncle Master will forgive him!”
“Oh? The Ascension Token?” The elderly steward couldn't help but take another look: “That is indeed a bit troublesome. You may go!”
Brother Liu was finally relieved and pulled Yang Wuyue away: "Our Master Lin has a peculiar personality and is very meticulous. Fortunately, he never skims off our stuff."
Yang Wuyue chuckled: "Well, there isn't much to skim off anyway!”
All the magic tools are of low grade, just barely adequate for daily use. If one were to rely on these in a real fight, they wouldn't even know how they died.
Senior Brother Liu chuckled awkwardly, "Let's go to the Yuelu Palace!"
Yang Wuyue tried for a while and easily summoned the Qingye talisman with his object manipulation technique. He staggered slightly while following behind Senior Brother Liu. Liu pointed out a few things, and Yang's flying became even steadier, which naturally made him appear as if he was "making steady progress!"
“岳麓殿”就是黄枫谷功法秘诀，法器、丹药炼制的配方、书籍以及有关密术的专门收藏处，可以说是整个山门内最重要的地方之一。
As soon as Yang Wuyue arrived here, he sensed many restrictions, and the formations were almost layered upon layered. Surrounding him were over a hundred disciples on guard and patrolling nearby. Even though he was confident in his cultivation, if he were to force his way in, he was afraid there wouldn't be any good outcome.
The arrival of the two immediately caught the attention of the two Foundation Establishment stage cultivators.
"Qi Refining stage? What are you doing here?"
Senior Brother Liu calmly took out the token given by the sect master, saying, "This Junior Brother Yang comes bearing the Ascension Order. Since he is out of Foundation Establishment Pills, the sect master has permitted him to select a suitable cultivation method."
“Oh? The Ascension Order, that's quite a pity!” The Foundation Establishment cultivator saw that it was the sect master's token and waved his hand to open the formation, regretting the Foundation Establishment pills. “He can go in, and you wait outside!”
Brother Liu nodded slightly and handed the token to Yang Wuyue: "Inside there is an Elder of the Disciplinary Committee. Just show him the token and explain the reason."
"Okay!" Yang Wuyue walked into the formation by herself, and inside was actually a small-scale teleportation array.
“The teleportation array was originally meant for collecting spirit stones, but since it’s the Sect Master's order, we'll waive that this time!” The two expertly cast a red light onto the formation, causing the few embedded spirit stones in the entire array to light up.
Yang Wuyue hadn't had the chance to speak when he was transported inside.
Before him was a large hall, with shelves filled with books lining the walls. Only one low table was occupied, where a middle-aged beautiful woman sat. Upon seeing someone enter, she couldn't help but raise her head and say, "Hmm? Qi Refinement Stage? How did you get in here?"
Yang Wuyue repeated what Senior Liu had said earlier, secretly thinking that this level of his was indeed just a little guy in the Qi refining stage.
“Foundation Establishment Pill for a cultivation method! This Junior Brother Zhong really knows how to get things done!” The beautiful woman unexpectedly called him Junior Brother. Yang Wuyue then realized, “You are a Nascent Soul stage ancestor?”
“It's a tradition for the Golden Core cultivator to oversee the Technique Pavilion, while those at the Foundation Establishment stage handle security!” said the middle-aged beautiful woman. “What is your name? You’re quite young, but your cultivation level is rather impressive.”
“Disciple Yang Wuyue!” Yang Wuyue couldn't help but panic; who would have thought there was a Core Formation stage cultivator here, worried that she might see through her problems.
“Yang Wuyue!” The middle-aged beauty nodded slightly: “The cultivation methods here are all advanced. Although it's a loss for you to exchange with Foundation Establishment pills, you can't just choose freely. Tell me your requirements, and I will find some for you to choose from!”
Yang Wuyue thought for a moment and said, "Disciple is entering the Wood System cultivation method and wants to find a powerful Wood System technique. I've always admired the legends of sword immortals, so it would be best if it includes sword control skills and is comprehensive, so that I can avoid taking some wrong paths!"