Entering Falling Cloud Sect

Upon hearing this, the Falling Cloud Sect Leader followed the direction Gu Qingzhou pointed and looked toward Mo Shang.

"Body Tempering Level Nine? At such a young age, he is indeed a genius. Very well, I grant your request."

After observing Mo Shang for a moment, the Falling Cloud Sect Leader nodded slightly and agreed to Gu Qingzhou's request.

"Then many thanks, Sect Leader." Gu Qingzhou smiled and nodded.

"Eh? I can sense the aura of Star Power within you. Your physique seems somewhat unusual..." At that moment, however, the Falling Cloud Sect Leader spoke again, a trace of surprise and curiosity flashing through his eyes as he looked at Mo Shang.

"Reporting to the Sect Leader, when this disciple was tested earlier, the Spirit Testing Bead gave off a burst of starlight rather than the usual attribute-colored radiance." The disciple who had tested Mo Shang stepped forward and spoke.

"Star Power... Those capable of cultivating such power are rarely seen." The Falling Cloud Sect Leader's gaze settled upon Mo Shang once more.

"Senior, is there any problem with cultivating Star Power?" Mo Shang could not help asking upon hearing this.

"There is no particular problem. It is merely that there are few who cultivate Star Power, and the sect may not possess a cultivation technique suitable for you. Come back to the sect with me first..."

The Falling Cloud Sect Leader had no intention of saying more. With a wave of his hand, he shattered the void and departed with Gu Qingzhou and Mo Shang.

The sea of clouds churned, and the gates of Falling Cloud Sect appeared and vanished amid the mist.

Palaces stretched in endless rows like celestial halls and jade towers, countless rays of rosy light flowing through them as spiritual mist curled around them. From afar, they resembled an immortal estate and divine realm floating in midair.

Within the sect, one main peak pierced the heavens, while eight mountain peaks surrounded it in a formation of stars paying homage to the moon.

Spirit herbs and exotic flowers grew everywhere between the mountains. Spiritual springs gurgled softly, while immortal cranes and spirit birds wheeled through the skies.

The air was saturated with heaven and earth spiritual energy, so dense it was almost liquid. One deep breath brought clarity to the mind and ease to the meridians.

Flights of white jade steps wound upward, leading directly to Falling Cloud Hall atop the mountain. Its roof was laid with glazed golden tiles that shimmered brilliantly beneath the sunlight, while ancient cloud patterns covered its walls, wondrous beyond compare.

At that moment, the peak masters of Falling Cloud Sect sat upon the high seats in the hall, while Mo Shang and Gu Qingzhou stood below them.

"This little fellow has a Metal-Attribute Spirit Root. Sword Peak is the most suitable place for him..."

"Pah! Old Sword Strip, you wish! My long blade has never known defeat!"

"Forget it, forget it. Speak properly. None of us has it easy..."

"Enough, stop arguing. Let him make his own choice."

Watching the noisy group, the Falling Cloud Sect Leader rubbed his forehead helplessly. He then waved a hand to stop them and looked at Gu Qingzhou.

As soon as the Falling Cloud Sect Leader spoke, everyone in the hall turned their gazes toward Gu Qingzhou, waiting for him to make his choice.

"Sect Leader, I choose to join Sword Peak."

Gu Qingzhou swept his gaze around before finally looking at the Sword Peak Master.

"Hahaha! Good! From now on, you are this old man's personal disciple." The Sword Peak Master burst into laughter and rose from his seat.

"Since that is the case, it is settled. Take a look at the other little fellow. He is somewhat special—his affinity is with Star Power." The Sect Leader nodded slightly, then spoke again.

As soon as the Sect Leader finished speaking, the Sword Peak Master flashed to Mo Shang's side and examined him from head to toe. "Star Power?"

As the Sword Peak Master spoke, the other eight peak masters also looked toward Mo Shang with great curiosity written across their faces.

A physique with an affinity for Star Power was exceedingly rare. Even these peak masters were seeing one for the first time, and they all gathered around Mo Shang one after another...

"What is Star Power suited for cultivating? It is not a fire attribute, so this old man's alchemy may not be much use..." The Alchemy Peak Master stroked his chin and pondered briefly.

"My Sword Peak disciples are all metal attribute cultivators. We have no suitable cultivation technique..." The Sword Peak Master said slowly, stroking his chin.

"What should we do? None of the Nine Peaks cultivates Star Power. Wouldn't forcibly taking him in be leading a disciple astray?"

"Hiss, this is rather difficult. How about robbing another sect for a manual?"

"Among the known sects, none seem to cultivate Star Power either, right?"

"Then what do we do?"

"What about an attribute-less manual? Let him give it a try?"

Seeing this, the Sect Leader shook his head helplessly before looking at Mo Shang and asking:

"Little fellow, your physique is rather special. There is no main peak suitable for you."

"How about this? The sect will give you the treatment of a personal disciple, and you may cultivate freely. If there is anything you do not understand, you may ask any of the Nine Peaks' masters at any time."

"Alright. I will follow the Sect Leader's arrangements..." Mo Shang nodded and agreed.

"Very well, let it be so for now. I will find a way regarding cultivation techniques. Techniques related to Star Power are scarce, but they are not nonexistent..."

The Sect Leader nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Mo Shang and Gu Qingzhou again. "By the way, since you are friends, you may live together on Sword Peak. You can look after one another..."

After saying this, the Sect Leader looked toward the Sword Peak Master at his side and added, "Old Sword Strip, arrange their accommodations and take them there first."

"Alright."

The Sword Peak Master nodded slightly, then looked at Gu Qingzhou and Mo Shang. "Come, little fellows."

After leaving Falling Cloud Sect's main hall, Mo Shang and Gu Qingzhou followed the Sword Peak Master to two nearby courtyards halfway up Sword Peak.

"Two courtyards. Pick one each. Someone will deliver your personal disciple robes and tokens, as well as cultivation resources, shortly. Once you break through to the Spirit Gathering Realm, I will pass cultivation techniques on to you..."

After explaining the sect rules and other matters to the two of them, the Sword Peak Master flickered away and left.

"Brother Mo, come on. I'll take you somewhere nice to relax..." Once the peak master had left, Gu Qingzhou quietly slipped over to Mo Shang's side and said mysteriously.

"You go ahead. I won't be going. I'll clean up the courtyard first..."

Hearing this, Mo Shang refused without hesitation. Given Gu Qingzhou's fate as a Child of Fortune, following him out might very well land him in some sort of trouble.

"Alright, then I'll go by myself."

Gu Qingzhou did not say much more. He headed toward Sword Peak's rear mountain and soon vanished from sight.

"Good luck..."

Watching Gu Qingzhou leave, Mo Shang silently offered a prayer for him in his heart. Then, without further delay, he chose a courtyard and walked inside.

The courtyard was not large, but its spiritual energy was several times denser than outside. There was clearly an array here capable of gathering spiritual energy.

Not only that, but the courtyard was fully furnished. Perhaps because it had been unoccupied for too long, everything was now covered in a layer of dust.

Seeing this, Mo Shang fetched a bucket of water. Humming a little tune, he picked up a rag and began cleaning the courtyard.

As time passed, the dusty courtyard was cleaned spotless by Mo Shang, gaining a touch of warmth and comfort.

"Finally finished. Time to lie flat..."

Looking at the fruits of his labor, Mo Shang nodded in satisfaction and prepared to find a place to rest. Just then, however, a wave of spiritual energy fluctuations came from the rear mountain.

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