Supreme Master - Chapter 44: Fei Kui

Translator – Misty

Chapter 44: Fei Kui

The inner sect examination primarily assesses four areas.

First, cultivation level.

Second, comprehension ability.

Third, immortal arts.

Fourth, the Dragon Gate.

Fei Kui, not particularly tall at about 1.5 meters and with a rotund body, big ears, and a pig-like appearance, seemed comical, especially with his ever-smiling face, which indeed was… somewhat sleazy.

“Originally, only disciples who have reached the fifth level of Innate realm are qualified to participate in the inner sect examination. Although Young Master has an anomalous constitution due to failed foundation establishment, the sect rules do not prohibit anomalous bodies from participating in the inner sect examination. The person in charge of the examination is Elder Ren De, a very upright and fair senior, and I am confident I can persuade him.”

“I recall that Elder Mu De was always in charge of the examination. When did it change to Elder Ren De?”

Gu Qingfeng pondered for a moment. He didn’t recall this name, but since it was Ren De, he must be a peer of Huo De and Mu De.

“Hehe… speaking of this matter, it has been quite some time, and it’s quite interesting…”

Fei Kui, as if recalling something amusing, chuckled continuously and said, “Young Master must have heard that the King of Crimson Heavens once worked as a menial worker in our Cloudy Rosy Heaven Sect. In those days, after he passed the examination, Elder Mu De refused him entry due to inadequate spiritual roots. Later, when the King became famous in a single battle and shocked the world, Elder Mu De became a laughingstock, being called a blind man. Since then… Elder Mu De has lost the face to be in charge of the examination.”

“Is that so? I didn’t know about this.”

Gu Qingfeng shook his head and smiled, finding it somewhat interesting, but couldn’t recall who exactly Ren De was. He asked, “What about Elder Ren De?”

“Elder Ren De is the senior brother of Elder Huo De and also a deliberative elder of the Cloudy Rosy Heaven Sect. He is a well-respected and highly regarded senior in the Qingyang region. He is upright, fair, and impartial, commanding great respect within the sect. It’s also because of him that Jin De and Shui De haven’t been too presumptuous in recent years.”

Gu Qingfeng heard from Huo De that the current Cloudy Rosy Heaven Sect is roughly divided into three factions: Jin De, Shui De, and a neutral faction. The neutral faction mentioned by Huo De should be referring to Ren De.

“In the past, disciples arranged by Jin De and Shui De could easily enter the inner sect, but since Elder Ren De took over the examination, such things have never happened again. He is wholeheartedly devoted to the Cloudy Rosy Heaven Sect, and is very strict about many things, especially the inner sect disciples. He personally oversees every examination, and even the disciples personally chosen by the deliberative elders cannot pass without his permission.”

Hearing this, Gu Qingfeng roughly understood why Elder Huo De insisted on doing things by the book, considering there was such an impartial figure like Ren De overseeing things.

“When it comes to the examination, immortal arts will be tested. I know Young Master is proficient in music, but since music is rather uncommon, just in case, Elder Huo De asked me to bring you several cultivation methods.”

As he spoke, Fei Kui took out several secret manuals from his storage bag and handed them over, saying, “One martial art, one spell, and one formation… These are all Cloudy Rosy Heaven Sect’s cultivation methods, necessary for the examination. Elder Huo De said you should practice them when you have time?”

As Elder Huo De’s confidant, Fei Kui naturally knew the elder’s plan and the purpose of having Young Master participate in the examination.

He knew.

He knew everything.

But what he didn’t know was the identity of this Young Master.

Nor could he understand why Elder Huo De chose such a person to compete for the position of heir-apparent.

Yes.

He couldn’t understand, especially since this Young Master was a foundation establishment failure.

What puzzled him even more was that these cultivation methods were essential immortal arts for the inner sect examination. Since Elder Huo De had him deliver these methods to Young Master, it meant that Young Master had not practiced them before. In other words, start practicing from today? Isn’t it too late?

After all, there are only a few days left until the next inner sect examination.

A few days… what can be achieved in such a short time?

Does Elder Huo De expect Young Master to master these methods in just a few days?

Is that even possible?

Even if he masters them, it’s not enough!

During the examination, one must cultivate at least one of the methods to a minor achievement.

To reach minor achievement, wouldn’t it take years of practice? Even with high comprehension, it would take months. Throughout the thousand-year history of the Cloudy Rosy Heaven Sect, the fastest anyone has cultivated these methods to minor achievement was six months.

And now, there are only a few days left until the next examination…

This…

Why did Elder Huo De ask him to give these methods to Young Master?

He didn’t know.

After pondering for a long time, Fei Kui didn’t figure it out, but he was certain of one thing: since Elder Huo De did this, there must be a reason.

He had also asked about the identity of this Young Master. Elder Huo De only told him one word: “ancestor.”

As for why it was “ancestor.”

Fei Kui didn’t know.

Gu Qingfeng casually looked through the cultivation methods and then put them into his storage bag, asking, “When is the examination?”

“There is an examination every month, and the next one is in five days.”

“Okay, I got it. You can go back. I’ll be there on time in five days.”

Since he decided to help Huo De, Gu Qingfeng naturally would do his best. He would also use these five days to practice diligently.

…

Time flies in cultivation, and five days passed in a blink.

The beginning of each month is the busiest day for the Cloudy Rosy Heaven Sect.

Because everyone knows that the first day of each month is the day of the inner sect examination.

If one passes the examination, it’s like a carp leaping through the Dragon Gate, becoming an inner sect disciple of the Cloudy Rosy Heaven Sect. It’s a matter of honor, and although many outer sect disciples are reluctant, they must accept a fact: only inner sect disciples are the true disciples of the Cloudy Rosy Heaven Sect. Outer sect disciples are, at best, nominal.

Once becoming an inner sect disciple, not only do you no longer have to pay tuition fees, but you also enjoy the benefits of inner sect disciples, receiving elixirs and pills, spirit stones, and other cultivation resources every month. Most importantly, only after becoming an inner sect disciple can one take a master.

Having a master is extremely important for the path of cultivation. Everyone wants to receive guidance from a master.

Although the outer sect also has masters teaching cultivation, they are ‘public’ masters. With over ten thousand disciples in the outer sect, even if you encounter a problem in cultivation, you not only have to queue up but also give gifts and red envelopes, and even then, it depends on their mood.

Outer sect disciples have it hard.

Everyone wants to become an inner sect disciple.

But the requirements to become an inner sect disciple are too high.

Every month, many disciples apply for the examination, but very few pass. Sometimes, out of over a hundred disciples, not a single one passes. Over the course of a year, out of twelve examinations, it’s considered good if ten disciples are promoted.

(End of Chapter)