Collecting Rent From All Realms, Even Empresses Must Pay Tribute
Ch. 132 - The Scripture Pavilion

"In that case, you can choose which peak to join," Elder Ziyun said calmly, stroking his beard, ignoring the other elders' attempts to claim Ye Chuan.

Ye Chuan remained silent, just nodding.

For sabotage, he naturally had to choose the peak with the most resources, the most people, and the most buildings.

He could summon a massive Heavenly Tribulation and wipe them all out.

[Children, this Heavenly Tribulation is my gift to you.]

Ye Chuan smiled, a mischievous glint in his eyes. Lacking information about the peaks, he said,

"This disciple is still unfamiliar with the various peaks… it's difficult to make a choice."

Elder Ziyun, as if anticipating this, smiled and began introducing the different peaks—

"Falling Flower Peak, mostly female disciples, specializes in formations and logistics, their weapons are mainly fans and staffs…"

"Refining Pavilion, specializes in forging weapons and artifacts, mostly disciples with fire spiritual roots…"

"Divine Cloud Peak, known for the Qingyun Sect's movement techniques, their moves are mysterious and unpredictable, wind and water spiritual roots are preferred…"

"..."

After introducing the other peaks, Elder Ziyun finally introduced his own Flying Sword Peak, his voice filled with pride.

"My Flying Sword Peak is the foremost among all peaks, specializing in swordsmanship, with the most resources. And the current sect leader is the former peak master of Flying Sword Peak."

"During the last subjugation of the demonic Jade Void Sect, our Flying Sword Peak killed the most demonic disciples."

"Even the Jade Void Sect's leader, Qingxuzi, was slain by this old man."

Hearing Elder Ziyun's lengthy introduction, the other elders were displeased. He had spent far more time praising his own peak than they had on theirs.

"Elder Ziyun, isn't it inappropriate to influence this young man's choice?" the beautiful woman said, her voice laced with disapproval.

Hearing that Flying Sword Peak was responsible for killing the most Jade Void Sect disciples, Ye Chuan paused. So this Elder Ziyun was the one who killed Bai Qianshuang's master?

He had delivered himself right to his doorstep.

He had to destroy this peak.

"This disciple also prefers swords and wishes to join Flying Sword Peak," Ye Chuan said.

"Good, very good. Huang Haotian, you shall be my direct disciple," Elder Ziyun said, seemingly pleased. 

The other elders, hearing Ye Chuan's choice, looked disappointed.

But there was nothing they could do; Flying Sword Peak was undeniably the best in terms of resources and prestige.

And with Ye Chuan joining them, they would probably win the next ranking tournament.

"Huang Haotian, where are you from?"

"I'm from… China, in the… Asian Continent," Ye Chuan said, making up a place.

"Oh?" Elder Ziyun was a bit surprised by the unfamiliar name but didn't ask further questions.

Origins didn't matter; from today onwards, he was a disciple of the Qingyun Sect.

After the recruitment ceremony, Ye Chuan followed Elder Ziyun back to Flying Sword Peak. 

Considering Ye Chuan's peak Foundation Establishment cultivation, Elder Ziyun took out a small pouch.

"Since you are my direct disciple, I won't treat you unfairly."

"There are many caves on the peak, you can choose one to reside in. A disciple will bring you supplies later."

"And here's a Crystallization Pill to help you break through to the Crystallization realm."

Ye Chuan took the pill and checked its quality.

[Item: Ninth-Grade Crystallization Pill

Use to break through to the Crystallization realm.]

Ye Chuan: "..."

So much for not treating him unfairly. He had piles of these useless pills in his backpack.

Was this old man that poor?

How stingy.

"Just focus on your cultivation, that's the best way to repay me," Elder Ziyun said, seeing Ye Chuan's silence, thinking he was stunned by the gift.

After all, Crystallization Pills weren't cheap, even a Ninth-Grade one. 

For someone with no background like Ye Chuan, it would be extremely difficult to obtain one.

He must have joined the Qingyun Sect seeking an opportunity to break through to the Crystallization realm.

This single pill would surely earn him Ye Chuan's eternal gratitude, right?

"Master, I still don't have a suitable cultivation technique… Is there a Scripture Pavilion in the peak?" Ye Chuan asked. This was his true objective.

"Of course, our Flying Sword Peak's Scripture Pavilion has the most extensive collection of techniques among all the peaks," Elder Ziyun said, taking out a token from his sleeve.

"This is my personal token. You can use it to enter the first three floors of the Scripture Pavilion and choose a technique."

"Thank you, Master."

"Go find a cave first, a disciple will come find you later," Elder Ziyun nodded slightly, then ascended and left.

"This old geezer is probably at the Nascent Soul realm, right?" Ye Chuan wasn't sure about Elder Ziyun's cultivation, but he was definitely much stronger than Bai Qianshuang, after all, he was one of the people who killed her master.

But if Bai Qianshuang's master was only at the Nascent Soul realm, why did the Qingyun Sect need to join forces with so many other sects to kill her?

"Maybe the Jade Void Sect had many powerful cultivators, and her master had just become the sect leader?"

Ye Chuan didn't have enough information. He shook his head, summoned his Thunder Peachwood Sword, and flew off.

He was in the Tianxuan Continent now; there was no need to hide his sword flight abilities.

He even flew a circle in the air.

Taking flight!

Releasing his divine sense, Ye Chuan quickly found a suitable cave.

"I'll stay here for now."

The cave was sparsely furnished, and the sign outside said "Unoccupied."

He didn't care about the living conditions; he could return to the real world to rest.

Since he could go back anytime, it didn't matter where he stayed here.

"Heh heh, time for the Scripture Pavilion," Ye Chuan said, a mischievous glint in his eyes.

He had his spatial backpack.

He'd loot the place first.

Then find a good spot to trigger a Heavenly Tribulation and blow everything up.

Shortly after he settled into the cave, a disciple arrived.

"Senior Brother Huang, Elder Ziyun asked me to bring you some supplies," the female disciple said respectfully.

"Senior Brother?"

"I'm just a servant disciple, and you're a direct disciple, so I have to call you Senior Brother," she explained.

"Mm, no need to be so formal, I've just joined the sect. I'm going to… cough, where's the Scripture Pavilion? Do you have a map?"

"Yes."

She took out a map from her storage pouch. It was part of the standard supplies for new disciples.

"Thanks, you can leave now," Ye Chuan said, scanning the map and storing it in his backpack.

The female disciple hesitated, standing there, seemingly wanting to say something.

"What's wrong?" Ye Chuan asked.

"Do you need a servant? I can take care of your daily needs, Senior Brother," she offered.