Cloud Ren puked on his chest, trying hard to suppress his anger.
This old man... actually called me a fool...
He took a big sip of tea and felt much better.
When Hua Yunfei spoke, Cloud Ren said,
"You don't need to explain for him. If he dares to come back, I won't peel his skin off. Just don't stop me then."
Hua Yunfei said, "I'm afraid you're not my match!"
"What do you mean?"
Cloud Ren stared at Hua Yunfei.
Hua Yunfei quickly shook his head, "Nothing, but Master, I really have no interest in taking disciples."
[Ding, System has issued a disciple-taking task...]
"Stop it, I won't accept it, reject it!"
In his heart, Hua Yunfei directly rejected the system's task.
He didn't want to run around the world just because of this task.
Like a slave.
[System received, task rejected, task canceled!]
Hua Yunfei nodded satisfiedly.
Although Cloud Ren was angry, he still said seriously, "A disciple is the foundation of a sect. As the youngest person realm-bred in your sect, can't you think about the sect? Cultivate a talented disciple?"
"And your disciple will bring glory to the sect, bringing you glory too!"
Hua Yunfei shook his head, "Not very interested."
For one hundred years after crossing over, he rarely stepped out of Dao Source Peak.
For such a difficult and unprofitable task as taking disciples, he didn't even want to touch it.
He was rather lazy and signing in at Dao Source Peak was good enough for him.
When he became an emperor, he could go out for a stroll.
Cloud Ren fell silent for a moment before suddenly saying, "This might also be what your mother wants."
Upon hearing that, Hua Yunfei lifted his head and said, "If it's just about taking a disciple, I still have to listen to Mother's words."
His mother had always loved him since he was young, so he was willing to listen to her.
Cloud Ren stroked his beard contentedly and said, "Seven days later, the sect will hold the grand disciples-taking ceremony every three years! Remember to attend then!"
...
Relying Mountain Sect was one of the top forces in Dongyuan Star East Domain's vast wilderness region.
Only Dao One Immortal Sect and Ghost Netherworld could stand on equal footing with Relying Mountain Sect.
In the entire Dongyuan region, Relying Mountain Sect also held great sway.
It was one of the nine immortal sects in the region and ranked sixth!
The grand disciples-taking ceremony held every three years was Relying Mountain Sect's golden age and the golden age of the entire wilderness region!
Even ordinary people knew the name of Relying Mountain Sect well, often hearing their elders mention it.
So, despite the vastness of the wilderness region stretching over a billion miles, countless people set off early for the disciples-taking ceremony.
Some even left three years ago and spent three years traveling through space portals to reach Relying Mountain Sect's gates!
Hua Yunfei became the chief seat thirty years ago and had participated in the disciples-taking ceremony more than ten times.
Each time, he mixed in without taking any disciples.
Even when some came for his reputation alone, he ignored them.
Now, for this disciples-taking ceremony, Hua Yunfei was determined to choose an appropriate successor for Dao Source Peak.
The chief seats of Dao Source Peak were always top talents generation after generation.
This generation must not let down its reputation under his watch!
But...
Seven days later, the disciples-taking ceremony began as scheduled. A million people flocked to Relying Mountain Sect and held the ceremony for a month!
But when the ceremony ended,
Hua Yunfei still didn't see an appropriate successor.
Perhaps he was too outstanding; ordinary talents couldn't meet his standards.
The ordinary talent mentioned by Hua Yunfei caused a fight between Ji Zhen and Gou Yuan during the disciples-taking ceremony due to who would be their master.
In the end, Gou Yuan slightly won and became the master of Gou Yuan Peak.
At Dao Source Peak.
Hua Yunfei drank some enlightenment tea. The sweet aroma of the Way filled his heart.
His mind was clear, and he entered a state of forgetfulness.
His dantian pulsed with terrifying power as thousands of runes appeared around him. Strange phenomena occurred above Dao Source Peak as if there were conversations between the Way and divine clouds flowing around.
"I've made progress further. This place is suppressing me too much; even my progress is becoming difficult."
It seemed that this era had entered its final days. Emperors did not appear, sages did not manifest; everything returned to mediocrity.
According to a Sage Lord-level figure's calculations, this was a sign before a new era arrived. It was like storm clouds gathering. When the suppression on the Way was lifted next time and myriad ways revived, it would be a brilliant golden age.
"Master, I plan to leave for some time. The duration is uncertain."
As the chief seat of a peak for Relying Mountain Sect, notifying the sect leader before leaving was extremely important.
"The heart is supreme. Dongyuan hasn't been peaceful recently. Three days ago, a second-rate force in the wilderness region was destroyed by evil spirits. Be cautious; if there's danger, call for help immediately!"
Cloud Ren whispered.
"I understand!"
Hua Yunfei nodded. He liked Relying Mountain Sect because of its harmony and reliability. Although it seemed strict inside, disciples wouldn't be left alone if anything happened within the sect.
All relied on Relying Mountain!
It gave one a sense of pride and confidence!
Hua Yunfei looked at the space in front of him. With a crack, a hole opened up revealing deep emptiness.
He didn't want others to know where he went, so leaving through space was safest.
But ordinary realm-bred cultivators couldn't stay in space for long.
Space forces were terrifying; even sages could lose themselves if they stayed in space for too long and face immense dangers.
A realm-bred cultivator could only stay in space for twelve hours at most.
Three days later.
Above a vast primeval forest, space fragmented like spider webs as a white-robed youth emerged.
The white-robed youth exuded elegance and ethereal beauty as if he stood at the center of the earth.
Hua Yunfei glanced at the primeval forest below and felt ancient primordial malice rushing towards him as if a prehistoric beast was roaring.
After walking three days through space, Hua Yunfei took a breath. He found it somewhat boring.
This time descending from Mount Relying,
he had no plans. He planned to visit major cities in the wilderness region and scout for potential disciples.
Primeval forests were filled with fierce beasts and wild animals. Many noble families sent their talented disciples here to train.
"System, besides signing in, can you give me some other abilities? It's too monotonous."
[There's a system task...]
"Give something practical. Tasks are random; as an aspiring sage named Gou Dao Youth, normal thinking wouldn't involve running around the world for tasks."
"Leave it for now."
[What abilities does host need?]
"Clairvoyance."
[Your current level makes it easy to see through people; anyone standing in front of you is as naked as they are once you want to see them?]
"I need an ability where I can get comprehensive information about someone with just one glance."
[I understand. System upgraded to version 2.0. Now activating clairvoyance function.]
Hua Yunfei looked at a young talent training in the primeval forest and his eyes lit up slightly.