Chapter 27 Chapter 27 (Catching Bugs) The master pours tea for his apprentice...
"Disciple, you climb the mountain first. I will go ahead."
Even if He Huan Zhenren likes Jiang Yan very much, he cannot break the rules of joining the sect. Jiang Yan still has to follow everyone to climb the ladder and pass through the maze.
The headmaster and the seniors waved their robes, used their Qinggong skills, and quietly left. Several senior brothers and sisters followed them and did not stay behind.
Jiang Yan bowed respectfully and said goodbye.
There were only a dozen or so fellow Taoists waiting to climb the ladder.
Some of them had sad faces, some were eager to try, and some looked indifferent.
"Isn't it enough to just apply and get selected? Why do I have to climb the ladder? Sigh."
"It's a maze that was pulled from the Sword Sect. It shouldn't be difficult to break, right?"
"I heard it's a maze that tests one's true heart. It won't be hard to solve if one has a strong will."
There was a lot of discussion at the scene, but no one could answer it.
The Hehuan Sect deliberately did not leave anyone to guide them, apparently leaving them with the last question:
[Do you really want to join the Hehuan Sect? ]
Yes, then go climbing.
If not, get down the mountain.
You can stay or leave as you wish; the Hehuan Sect will not try to keep you.
Cultivating immortals is a journey for mortals to ascend to heaven. If one does not even dare to climb the ladder with a maze, or gives up halfway, there is no need to waste time on the path to immortality.
Jiang Yan naturally would not be afraid of a maze.
He put his sword behind his back and took the first step while others were still stopping.
"Daoyou! I'm coming too, with you——"
Someone was calling him from behind, and from the voice, it seemed to be the muscular monk who was only 18 years old but already 1.9 meters tall.
The other party seemed to want to climb the ladder with him.
Jiang Yan paused slightly and turned to look.
The man caught up with him and gave him a hearty smile: "My name is Pang Yunhu. Today I have the honor to climb the Immortal Mountain with my fellow Taoists and join the Hehuan Sect. It is really fate."
Jiang Yan nodded at him and also gave his name.
"Jiang Yan."
Pang Yunhu said, "I know you. Didn't He Huan introduce you to everyone just now? And we had our interviews on the same day! When you were accepted as a disciple, I was there to watch the whole process."
Jiang Yan: “…”
Doesn’t that mean he witnessed the scene where his master asked him to “take off his clothes”?
Pang Yunhu said: "Brother Jiang's heroic act that day..."
Jiang Yan interrupted hastily: "Daoyou, let's hurry up and go up the mountain."
Pang Yunhu stopped talking regretfully.
"That's right. It's not good to keep the headmaster and the elders waiting for too long."
Everyone present had a foundation in cultivation, so they had concerns, but they would not be afraid of such a maze of heavenly ladders.
Jiang Yan took the lead, and people began to climb the ladder one after another.
While Jiang Yan and Pang Yunhu were talking, someone who was walking fast passed by them and walked ahead.
Pang Yunhu and Jiang Yan looked at each other.
"Brother Jiang, let's go too."
Jiang Yan: "Okay."
The two walked one after the other.
The ladder to heaven stretches endlessly, and looking up, it seems to go straight up to the clouds.
At first, you could still hear birds singing and see smoke rising from distant kitchens. The higher you go, the quieter the surroundings become, until in the end there is not even a sound at all.
Jiang Yan woke up from his trance and looked back, but couldn't see a single person.
Not only could Pang Yunhu, who was following behind him, not be found, but even the others disappeared without a trace.
The maze actually sucked his consciousness in without his knowledge.
There are clouds surrounding me and the sun is shining brightly above my head.
Looking forward, the front seems to be shrouded in endless mist. If you squint for too long, your eyes will be stung by the scorching sunlight.
If you look back, the way down the mountain is right in front of you, and every step is clear.
The mountain blocks the bright sun, and the way down the mountain is cool and smooth, without any obstacles.
In comparison, the road ahead is long and arduous, and we don’t know when we will reach the end. It really tests one’s will.
Jiang Yan glanced indifferently at the way down the mountain, turned back and continued to climb the mountain.
His expression did not change, and he did not hesitate at all. Even the speed of his steps was no different from before.
If it were any other time, Jiang Yan might really stop and take the time to study the core and structure of the formation.
But everything has its priorities. It won’t be too late to come back and study again after you pass the assessment of your master.
Jiang Yan felt like he had been walking for a very, very long time.
This road really seems to have no end.
The sun was still high in the sky, and there was no sound except for the tap-tap of people's heels hitting the stone steps. Slowly, even the concept of time disappeared.
Jiang Yan stopped for the second time.
His physical strength was limited and he was already feeling tired.
Jiang Yan wiped the sweat from his forehead, feeling helpless.
“It’s like really walking towards the sun…it gets hotter the higher you go.”
Jiang Yan is actually a little afraid of heat.
He was used to hiding under the shade of big trees to wait for prey, and he was also used to meditating on the roof facing the moonlight.
Even when practicing swordplay, he would choose to do so in the cool early morning.
Asking him to walk under the scorching sun is really difficult for an elf.
When we were at the foot of the mountain before, the sun wasn't that strong.
Could it be that the illusion can spy on people's hearts and change according to the inner fears of different people?
Jiang Yan circulated his spiritual power to flush his limbs, and soon his slightly sore hands and feet regained their strength.
He drew out his wand from his sleeve again and tried to use a time spell.
Golden spots of light jumped and gathered together.
【10:03】
Unlike the twelve hours here, the magic continent uses the twenty-four-hour timekeeping method. The numbers that pop up after using the time spell are also calculated based on twenty-four hours.
Jiang Yan waved his wand, and spots of light quickly dispersed in all directions.
"The illusion cannot stop the operation of magic and spiritual power."
Jiang Yan seemed to be thinking about something.
This means that as long as he wants, he can directly blast open the illusion at any time and break the formation with the simplest method.
Ordinary people who accept the trial are those whose cultivation level is below the Foundation Establishment stage. Few cultivators at the Golden Core stage or above would take this crude version of the Heavenly Ladder.
Perhaps it is because the spiritual power above the golden elixir is already able to violently break the illusion.
The head of the sect thought that Jiang Yan was at the foundation-building stage, but unknown to all of them, Jiang Yan’s true strength was not at the foundation-building stage at all.
"Should I break the formation..." Jiang Yan hesitated.
He really didn't want to bask in the sun.
If I continue to be exposed to the sun, I will feel like I am going to wilt.
But according to the leader's request, breaking the formation violently is not the best answer.
As if sensing his thoughts, the illusion misunderstood that he wanted to retreat. The sun above his head became increasingly fierce, and a breeze blew by, bringing up a heat wave.
Jiang Yan: “…”
It feels like being in a desert.
Jiang Yan snorted coldly and began to search for the ring.
"I remember one year the exam was about this..." Jiang Yan searched for a moment, quickly took out a potion bottle, and said in surprise: "Found it!"
Heat Potion!
One sip can keep you warm against the scorching heat for fifteen minutes, keeping your body at a comfortable temperature while also preventing sunburn and heat stroke.
Although we can't go down to the lava, it's enough to deal with the current situation.
Jiang Yan removed the cork from the bottle.
After taking a sip of the potion, I felt better all over.
No matter how big the sun is, it has no feeling.
The Heaven Ladder Maze seemed to notice it and became furious.
The sun became hotter and hotter, the wind blew harder, and the area covered by thick fog shortened to within one meter of Jiang Yan's feet.
He could not see anything except a few steps in front of him - except the way down the mountain.
“It’s not cheating.”
Jiang Yan said seriously, "I prepared this bottle of medicine in my ring in advance just in case, and I prepared it myself. If you don't believe me, I can prepare a bottle for you on the spot."
The wind and waves have eased slightly.
Jiang Yan added: "Besides, I prepared some medicine in advance, which only means that I have a chance. It is the way of heaven."
The illusion felt that the monk was making sophistry, but it could not find any evidence.
The strong wind gradually died down, and the clouds and fog dissipated.
Jiang Yan asked: "Excuse me, senior, how far is this road?"
His voice was clear, and the tail end echoed in the empty clouds.
No one responded.
——What you ask for may not be responded to, this is the way of heaven.
The illusion was responding to his sophistry.
Jiang Yan waited for a moment and got this answer. He didn't mind, pulled the sword belt on his shoulder, and stepped forward again.
The road is under your feet.
No matter what the will of heaven does, he just follows his own path.
As soon as the thought came to his mind, Jiang Yan's ears moved slightly, and he vaguely heard the sound of someone talking in front.
Jiang Yan was slightly startled and couldn't help but quicken his pace.
The last section of the road is steep and dangerous, almost vertical, and you will fall off the cliff if you are not careful.
Jiang Yan walked such a long mountain road with a sword on his back, so one can imagine how much physical energy he had consumed.
But he still walked fast and steadily, without his body tilting.
There was a faint sound of teacups colliding overhead, and...
Jiang Yan listened carefully and made his own decision.
It sounds like the sound of cracking melon seeds.
“…”
The young man pursed his thin lips, a little helpless.
It seems that not only Master, but the entire sect likes to eat melon seeds...
Jiang Yan deliberately stomped his feet to make some noise.
"So, that scumbag from last time... Hey, why do I think I heard someone coming up?"
"That's impossible. It's only been an hour."
Jiang Yan took a few steps up the last step.
"It's true! I saw a figure!"
"Let me see who it is—"
Everyone looked closely.
"It's Jiang Yan, Junior Brother Jiang!" Fan Yang was the first to recognize him and shouted in surprise.
Unlike the steep cliff, the top of the mountain is a large flat land with willow trees planted on both sides, and I don’t know how they grew.
Jiang Yan grabbed a wooden stake for leverage, exerted a little force with his arms, and without even using any lightness skills, he flipped up in just a few moves.
The young man patted the sawdust on his palms and smoothed out the wrinkles on the corners of his clothes.
He carried a long sword on his back, his posture was straight, his eyebrows were soaked with sweat, his pair of black jade eyes became darker and brighter, and his face was incredibly beautiful.
The jade crown that held her hair together was as steady as before.
It seemed like he didn't have to put in any effort, and he just ignored all the difficulties and obstacles on the way and walked straight to the top of the mountain.
"Master, I am late."
Jiang Yan clasped his fists and saluted, speaking calmly.
True Man He Huan was overjoyed and said "good" several times.
Late?
Impossible!
Jiang Yan's speed in breaking the formation directly broke the Hehuan Sect's record of many years!
Didn’t you see that everyone was still setting up the table, preparing to eat melon seeds and chat about gossip? I just didn’t expect anyone to come up at this time!
Everyone was talking at once, saying everything.
With a firm heart and strong will, you will never be deceived by a scumbag in the future.
He is extremely gifted and has already established a solid foundation at a young age. His path to immortality will surely be smooth.
He respects teachers, has a kind heart and is a good child.
She is so beautiful, like she came out of a painting, pleasing to the eyes.
Master Hehuan was so happy, especially when he heard everyone's praises, which made him even more elated.
Alas, there is nothing I can do.
This is how luck came, how could he know that he would receive a good apprentice on this trip?
Master Hehuan almost forgot Jiang Yan's wood attribute.
He was very happy, and waved to Jiang Yan to come over, serving him tea and water and wiping his sweat.
The sect leader standing by couldn't bear to watch.
As a master, he actually serves tea and water to his apprentice. Where is the master's dignity!
It's simply the opposite of Tian Gang! !
Zhenren Hehuan felt that they were just saying the grapes were sour because they couldn't eat them. If Jiang Yan became their disciple, they would probably be even more exaggerated at this time.
"Don't be envious, this is my apprentice."
He Huan Zhenren said cheerfully, "Thank you for your hard work, my disciple. You performed very well!"
"Thank you for the compliment, Master. I am not tired."
Jiang Yan quickly took the teacup and handkerchief, and seeing that there were some exquisite flowers embroidered on the handkerchief, he couldn't help but look at it a few more times.
"I embroidered it." Master He Huan said proudly, "Isn't it beautiful?"
Jiang Yan nodded repeatedly.
It really looks good.
He Huan Zhenren couldn't hold back her desire to teach. She rubbed her hands with joy and said repeatedly, "I will teach you how to embroider tomorrow."
Jiang Yan felt as if he was struck by lightning, and his expression went blank in an instant.
Why does the Hehuan Sect also want to learn how to embroider handkerchiefs?
Is he really going to embark on the path of embroidering robes?
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