Walking on the mountain path to the top of the mountain.
Zhang Huaixing kept explaining the situation of the inner sect to Chen Xinzhu.
"We currently have sixty-one inner disciples in Huashan, but most of them are not on the mountain."
At this point, Zhang Huaixing paused, looked at Chen Xinzhu, and continued.
"And you will become the sixty-second one."
Zhang Huaixing turned his head.
"The sect's management of the inner disciples is very relaxed. As long as you complete your annual demon-slaying mission on time, you are free to go wherever you want at other times."
Having said this, he said in a somewhat solemn tone.
"When you arrive at the inner sect, an innate elder will engrave a life tablet for you and enter your name into the register. At that time, you will be a true inner sect disciple of my Huashan sect."
Speaking of this, Zhang Huaixing's tone was a little complicated.
Although he is also a master of the Houtian realm, if he does not enter the inner sect, he will not have a life card, and he will not be able to record his name in the inheritance book and pass it down to future generations.
Zhang Huaixing sighed softly, dispelling the melancholy in his heart, and continued.
"After the promotion procedures are completed, you can choose an empty courtyard on the top of this mountain as your own residence."
While talking, the two people quickly arrived at the top of the mountain.
Stepping onto the last step, Chen Xinzhu stood still.
Looking from a distance.
I saw five peaks rising from the ground, shrouded in white clouds, hazy, reaching into the sky.
These are the Five Peaks of Huashan Mountain.
look back.
A sea of clouds.
The mountains are in the clouds, and the clouds are in the mountains.
However, whether it is the mountains in the distance or the clouds between the mountains, they are all under our feet.
It was as if I had arrived in a fairyland in the sky in an instant.
Zhang Huaixing glanced at the five peaks of Mount Huashan with ardent eyes, then withdrew his gaze and looked at a huge palace not far away.
Sigh softly.
"Let's go."
When he came to the palace, Chen Xinzhu looked up.
A huge plaque hangs above the main entrance of the palace, with five large characters engraved on it with iron paintings and silver hooks.
At this moment, Chen Xinzhu seemed to see endless sword energy rushing into the sky, showing endless edge.
"The Sword Qi Chongxiao Hall was built by our ancestors hundreds of years ago. It is one of the most important places in our Huashan Mountain."
At this point, Zhang Huaixing hesitated and stopped continuing the topic.
"Let's go and see Elder Han first."
Soon, under the leadership of Zhang Huaixing, the two came to a side hall.
With a look of respect on his face, Zhang Huaixing stepped forward and knocked gently on the palace door.
"Elder Han, there is a disciple from the outer sect who has been promoted to the inner sect, and I came here to sign up."
Soon, a man's voice came from inside.
"Let him in."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Huaixing quickly looked at Chen Xinzhu and said softly.
"Okay, you go in, I'll wait for you here."
Chen Xinzhu nodded, pushed open the palace door, and walked in.
I saw that the hall was empty.
In the middle of the hall, a middle-aged man who looked to be in his forties was sitting cross-legged on a futon.
Look at the palace door with both eyes.
Elder Han's eyes lit up when he saw Chen Xinzhu pushing through the door.
So young!
There was only one person in the entire hall, so Chen Xinzhu didn't have to worry about admitting the wrong person.
He stepped forward and bowed his hands: "I've met Elder Han."
Elder Han nodded slightly and asked.
"What's your name? Be specific."
Chen Hsin-chu bowed slightly and replied: "My disciple's name is Chen Hsin-chu, the old is the new and the bamboo is the bamboo."
Elder Han nodded, said nothing, and extended his hand.
Two golden tokens flew from the counter in the distance.
The innate true energy emerged between his fingers, and soon the two tokens were engraved with the words "Chen Hsinchu".
Elder Han waved his hand, and the two tokens flew towards Chen Xinzhu.
"Drop a drop of blood each."
Chen Xinzhu stretched out his right hand and took the two tokens without saying a word.
An inch after the long sword was unsheathed, a small gash appeared on the thumb of his left hand.
Drop two drops of blood.
A red light flashed on the two golden tokens, and they quickly returned to normal.
Before Chen Xinzhu could speak, Elder Han waved his hand again.
"let go."
Hearing this, Chen Xinzhu quickly spread his right hand and saw a golden token in his hand instantly falling from his hands and flying towards the counter in the distance.
Elder Han didn't stop and waved for the third time.
What flew over this time was a blue steel sword and a secret book.
"Enroll in the register, have your life tablet engraved on it, a copy of the superior mental method "Sword Qi Jue", and a hundred-forged blue steel long sword. These are the benefits of your promotion to the inner sect."
"In addition, the secret book of "Sword Qi Jue" must be returned within three months."
After doing all this, Elder Han looked at Chen Xinzhu and said calmly.
"Okay, you can go. If you don't understand anything, just ask Xiao Zhang at the door."
After saying that, Elder Han closed his eyes.
Xiao Zhang? Master Zhang?
Chen Xinzhu was slightly startled, bowed his hands and turned around to leave the palace.
Outside the palace.
When Zhang Huaixing saw Chen Xinzhu coming out, he nodded lightly but said nothing.
After closing the palace door, the two of them quickly left.
Walking on the road.
Zhang Huaixing chuckled lightly.
"Junior Brother Chen, congratulations to you."
Chen Xinzhu didn't react when he heard this.
"Junior Brother Chen?"
Seeing his confused expression, Zhang Huaixing sighed and explained.
"Now that your cultivation has reached the Houtian realm, you have become an official inner disciple. According to our rules in Huashan, you and I are now peers."
At the end of the sentence, Zhang Huaixing chuckled.
"Why, do you still want me to call you Senior Brother Chen?"
"..."
After that, the two chatted for a few more words and then came to the entrance of the steps.
Zhang Huaixing stopped, looked at Chen Xinzhu, and said.
"Okay, let's stop here. Junior Brother Chen, take care."
Chen Xinzhu cupped his hands and said, "Senior Brother Zhang, take care."
Soon Zhang Huaixing's back disappeared on the mountain road.
Chen Xinzhu withdrew his gaze.
"From today on, I am an inner disciple."
"It's time to find a place to live."
…
After walking around the top of the mountain for more than an hour, Chen Xinzhu found that there were indeed many vacant courtyards, but Chen Xinzhu was not satisfied.
After going around and around, Chen Xinzhu finally selected a small courtyard.
It is a green bamboo forest with an area of several acres, and the small courtyard is located deep in the bamboo forest.
The location is also extremely unique, right on a cliff, with a sea of clouds and looming mountain peaks in front of it.
After looking at it carefully, Chen Xinzhu was extremely satisfied with this residence.
That's it.
…
At night.
Inside the house, Chen Xinzhu was sitting cross-legged on a futon.
Putting down the "Sword Qi Jue" in his hand, Chen Xinzhu's inner doubts were answered.
When he watched "Three Immortal Swordsmen" before, Chen Xinzhu discovered that the entry requirements for this superior swordsmanship are extremely harsh.
You actually need to develop sword energy before you can officially start practicing this sword technique.
Unfortunately, there was no part about practicing sword energy in the swordsmanship book. At that time, Chen Xinzhu was still a little confused and couldn't figure out how others could get started.
Only now do I understand that all inner disciples have a copy of the techniques for practicing sword energy.
Naturally, there is no need to mention it repeatedly in the swordsmanship secret book.
but.
In this way, this swordsmanship is specially prepared for inner disciples. As for other people, it is just a waste of effort.
Thinking of this, Chen Xinzhu shook his head and showed a smile on his face.
"Before, I planned to rely on Xuan Jie's ability to forcibly practice sword energy, but now I have saved a lot of effort."
Chen Xinzhu closed his eyes and his mind sank into his Dantian.