Chapter Eleven: The Ancient Path of the Immortals

  Four disciples were chosen and began the certification ceremony. Choi In-woo took them to the Chungyi Hall, where everything was already set up.

  In the main hall, there were more than a dozen ancestral tablets, all of which were the spirit tablets of the successive leaders. The five people stood in front of their respective positions and began to burn yellow paper to worship. Then each lit an incense stick, with Rui Ze Cheng kneeling at the very front, while the other four knelt behind him. At this moment, someone on the side handed over a large wrist, and Rui Ze Cheng stretched out his hand to make a cut on the Tang knife, instantly leaving fresh blood that dripped into a bowl. Then he passed the bowl to the person behind him.

  Yu then became agile in his movements, without even furrowing his brow, and it was impossible to tell that he was a fourteen-year-old boy. The next one, Fu Gang, nodded slightly, took over the same movement, cut open his finger and dripped blood into the bowl.

  Then it was Lin Ye Hong, Lin Ye Hong furrowed his brow, he had done this process five times already, extremely proficient, but still followed the procedure to the end, and so all five people were in the blood bowls.

  Yu Ze then grasped his wrist and said:

  "Disciple Yu Ze Cheng makes a vow in front of the ancestral tablet, along with Lin Ye Hong, Fu Gang, Fu Qiang and Fu Chen, to form a fraternal bond as sworn brothers. With united hearts and concerted efforts, they will rescue those in distress and help those in danger. They will report to their superiors and ensure their own well-being. Heaven and earth are witnesses to this pledge. If anyone betrays the oath or forgets kindness, heaven and man will condemn them together, and they will be guilty for eternity."

  The four people behind also chanted in unison, then the five of them raised their sea bowls, each taking a big mouthful of blood wine, drinking the bowl dry. Finally, with a burst of strength, they smashed the sea bowls to pieces.

  At this time, someone handed over a yellow rooster. Yu Ze Cheng grabbed the rooster, swung his hand with one knife, and cut off the chicken's head, offering it in front of the hall. Burning yellow paper, drinking blood wine, making a poisonous oath, and cutting off the chicken's head was considered completing the gang's rules. From then on, these four people nominally became his apprentices.

  The task is completed, and the four of them look at Yu Ze Cheng with a different gaze, no longer looking at him like a child. The four then head to the armory, each changing into a set of clothes and equipping themselves with a weapon, which is also one of the benefits of being in the gang.

  Fu Gang and his father and son all chose iron claws, also made by the Iron Family, with a cold light. This way they can match their tiger claw hands. Lin Ye Hong chose a dagger, he himself had a long sword and looked down on the weapons in the armory.

  The crowd dispersed, and under the leadership of Cui Renxiong, they arrived at Ma Fang, where war horses were already prepared. Cui Renxiong brought twelve guards to protect himself, and together with Yu Zecheng and others, they mounted their horses and galloped wildly towards Shanzhu City.

  Luckily, I used to be quite fond of horse riding when my family was well off, otherwise I would have lost face today. Everyone spurred on their horses and we covered the thirty-mile road in just one hour.

  This road is an official road, very flat and smooth. When you walk halfway for more than ten miles, you have already entered the mountains of Wan Da Shan. Outside the official road, the forest is dense and endless, but on the official road, there are no branches or weeds at all, leaving people in awe.

  People came and went on the road, and caravans continued. In the distance, a city faintly appeared, which was undoubtedly Shan Zhu City. Yu Ze Cheng asked:

  "Uncle Choi, was this road built by the national master? It's really rare to have such a thoroughfare in these majestic mountains."

  Choi In-ho smiled and said:

  "If Tang Guo had this ability, he would have dominated Qingzhou long ago. This is the Xianqin Ancient Road."

  Yu Zecheng was shocked to hear this, and it turned out that this road was the ancient Xianqin Road? Cui Renxiong began to tell everyone about the glory of Xianqin in those days. Although what he said was almost the same as what was recorded in books, when they heard that this ancient road was built 30,000 years ago, thinking of the grandeur of Xianqin back then, all of them were still extremely shocked.

  Yu Zhen thought of his own cultivation of the Supreme Heavenly Dao Blood Seal Technique and asked:

  "Uncle Choi, is there really a fairy in this world?"

  Choi In-ung heard this and remained silent for a long time, then suddenly pointed at the sky and said:

  "You see for yourself."

  Yu Zhen Cheng followed his finger, looked up and saw that in the distant sky of the deep mountains, about two miles away from the ground, there were three small dots flying in the air. Upon closer inspection, they were three people flying in mid-air, with their feet riding on flying swords, passing by in the far sky. The flying swords were all two meters long and emitted various colors of light.

  There were three people, two men and one woman. From a distance, their faces couldn't be seen clearly, but each of them had sleeves fluttering in the wind, looking elegant and refined. Their speed was extremely fast, and in an instant they flew deep into the mountains, disappearing into the distance.

  At this moment, everyone was stunned, one by one with their mouths agape. Cui Renxiong slowly said:

  "See? However, they are not immortals, but should be called cultivators of immortality. They may become immortals in the future. They master immortal methods, ride swords to fly in the air, and can move mountains and fill seas. On this ancient path, in Shanzhu City, you can see them once every one or two years."

  You must remember that after you meet them, you absolutely cannot offend them. You have to satisfy all their wishes, otherwise no one can save you.

  Actually, our Tang Dynasty founder Chen family was also a cultivator like this. He had no hope of becoming immortal so he established the Tang Dynasty. Have you all heard the legend of our sect's Young Master? The Young Master Lei Wanjun is a genius who reached the Pre-Heavenly Realm at the age of ten. He was chosen by an immortal and has already joined the Xuwu Sect, perhaps just now he flew over our heads.

  The crowd rode their horses forward, and before they reached the city gate, they saw dozens of people waiting outside. The leader was a man in his fifties, with a stout body, who could be mistaken for a local wealthy landowner if one didn't know better. This person was actually Shi Tianyun, the master of the Mountain Tiger Branch. They had received a message by carrier pigeon yesterday and had been waiting here for some time, but the person they were waiting for was Vice Master Cui.

  Both sides met, exchanged pleasantries, and Shi Tianyun led the crowd into Shanzhu City. Shanzhu City is surrounded by mountains on all sides, with only simple city walls, and there are many small villages in the surrounding mountains, but there is not much arable land, which can be said to be nine mountains, half water, and half fields. However, Shanzhu City was incredibly prosperous, rivaling the prosperity of Linhai City.

  Here, as we advance into the depths of the great mountain, are the native villages of the Shi, Shan and Mu tribes. There are many ferocious beasts there, and even demons appear; it is very dangerous, and the living conditions are simple, but without the bustling scenes here.

  So the tribal chiefs of various tribes in the mountains, their greatest hobby is to come to this city to consume, enjoy the fine wines and beautiful women outside the mountains. They are all local tyrants in the mountain strongholds, generous with their spending, either gems or gold and silver, very welcome here.

  There are also some merchant groups that go to the Ten Thousand Great Mountains for business. The mountains are complex and changeable, with many ferocious beasts and rumors of demons appearing, so there is a certain level of danger. So let's spend some money here and then head into the mountains tomorrow to make a big profit.

  And the merchant teams that came out of the big mountains, they all made a fortune, suffered for several months, so naturally they didn't care about this little money, and naturally spent lavishly.

  So under such circumstances, half of the buildings in Shanzhu City are inns, wine houses, brothels and shops for sale, and the real local residents do not live in the city, scattered in the surrounding mountain villages.

  Under the leadership of Shi Tianyun, everyone rushed to the Shi Hu branch, which is located in the northwest corner of the city, covering an area of several acres, with hundreds of rooms, surrounded by thick courtyard walls made of granite stones, and guarded by arrow towers at each corner. It's like a small castle.

  Choi In-ho said after seeing it:

  "Even if it's a grand entrance, a tightly guarded partition is still just a partition."

  Shi Yuntian let out a long sigh and said:

  "In the past few years, the Wolf Gang's power was overwhelming, only in this way can we protect our family business and make the master see the joke."

  The large gate of the partition had already been opened, and everyone rode in on horseback, then dismounted and came to the central hall.

  Choi In-ho said:

  "This young man is Yu Ze Cheng, Old Shi this is my nephew, you must treat him well."

  Shi Yuntian glanced at Yu Zecheng and said:

  "It's indeed true that heroes emerge in their youth."

  Yu Zhen then stepped forward and bowed, making a deep bow, saying:

  "Junior Yu then came to pay his respects to the helmsman."

  Then he didn't move, Shi Zhongtian went over and helped him up. As he was helping him up, Yu Zecheng stuffed the golden leaf in his hand into Shi Zhongtian's hand.

  Shi Zhongtian's eyes lit up and he burst out laughing, saying:

  "Alright, let's go inside and discuss in detail. Someone, bring wine and dishes."

  Yu Ze Cheng's four apprentices and the twelve apprentices protecting Choi In-woo were all eating outside, while Yu Ze Cheng, Choi In-woo, and Shi Zhong Tian entered the main hall. The main hall had already been set with a table of wine and dishes, and everyone took their seats as host and guest.

  Shi Zhongtian sat in the main seat, Cui Renxiong sat in the deputy seat. On one side of Shi Zhongtian was an old man who looked like a scholar, this person was Shi Zhongtian's teacher. Below them were the four major fighters Hong Bai Qing Hua, namely Tan Er Lang, Liu Daohan, Liu Ye and Hu Kai. There were also five other attendants.

  Choi In-ho saw them and said:

  "What's with these people? Who are they?"

  Shi Zhongtian said:

  "They are all newly promoted attendants. Now that the Wild Wolf Gang is completely finished, the vacant territory will naturally be taken over. So I promoted these attendants, who are all old men in the gang."

  Choi In-ung nodded and said:

  "Yes, we must act quickly, how many disciples do you have now?"

  Shi Zhongtian replied:

  "There are 371 people, and recently added 150 new ones."

  Choi In-ho said:

  "Disciples must report truthfully, no deception or false claims are allowed to receive undeserved rewards. One must be able to shed blood and fight, willing to sacrifice for the gang. This is our foundation, absolutely no deception is tolerated."

  Shi Zhongtian said:

  "Master, rest assured, it's absolutely true. Actually, most of these people are disciples of the Wild Wolf Gang. Their gang was disbanded, so I took them in to prevent those two small gangs from recruiting them."

  Choi In-ho nodded and said:

  "Taking them in is also okay, but be careful of those with wolf-like ambitions, lurking in the gang to plot revenge."

  Shi Zhongtian said:

  "No way, we all know each other's bottom line. These people who were received had also helped us before, they are all mixed rice there, they are very clever and won't be foolish. And once the news came out, they chose to kill the leader of the Wild Wolf Gang branch here, Mo Tianchen, so they won't betray us."

  "It turns out that the original vice leader of the Wild Wolf Gang, Mo Liqing, escaped from us. Some say he defected to the Warmth Gang, while others claim he fled to the Ten Thousand Great Mountains. This person's martial arts and intelligence are both formidable, a real scourge."

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