Peak Master's Guidance

After making some preparations, Li Xiao immediately set out for Azure Wave Peak.

Among the peaks of the Three Origins Sect, Azure Wave Peak had the finest scenery. Clouds and mist wreathed its slopes year-round, streams murmured through the mountains, waterfalls hung like lengths of silk, and spiritual flowers and exotic herbs covered the wilderness.

This was also his first time setting foot on this mountain. He encountered quite a few disciples along the way, most of them women. When they saw Li Xiao, they clasped their fists in greeting, some regarding him with curiosity and eager warmth.

A few bolder female disciples even openly cast him furtive glances brimming with affection. Li Xiao pretended not to notice, keeping his gaze straight ahead as he walked up the mountain path.

He did not know the precise location of the Azure Wave Secret Realm. By rights, he should first pay his respects to the Azure Wave Peak Master, so he headed directly toward the peak master's residence.

The peak master's residence stood in a secluded courtyard halfway up the mountain. Outside its gates grew a grove of unknown trees, each of them seemingly quite extraordinary.

When Li Xiao entered, five or six people were already standing in the courtyard, both men and women, all Inner Sect disciples in the Fifth-Turn Realm.

Li Xiao recognized several of their faces. He had seen them before in the main hall of Returning Origin Peak. Clearly, they too were fellow disciples preparing to participate in the Candidate Saint Son Grand Tournament.

Li Xiao stepped forward and respectfully bowed, paying his respects to the Azure Wave Peak Master.

The Azure Wave Peak Master smiled faintly. His gaze carried traces of scrutiny and approval, while his gentle voice held a teasing undertone:

"Junior Brother Xue truly has