Not Competing or Fighting? Undercurrents Stirring

At this time, the other Holy Sons of Mount Shu also learned of Chen Changqing's plan to recruit subordinates.

Green Wood Peak.

This peak is full of life, covered with Rare Flowers and Exotic Herbs, and ancient trees reaching for the sky.

Inside the peak, a magnificent waterfall, ten thousand feet high, cascades down like a silver river from the heavens, nourishing all things.

Many mythical beasts inhabit the forest, and the medicinal fields are crisscrossed with paths.

At this moment, on a pavilion halfway up Green Wood Peak, stood a figure.

This person's face was gentle and refined, with smiling eyes that made one feel as if bathed in a spring breeze.

He wore a long blue robe with flowing clouds and a jade belt around his waist, exuding an elegant demeanor.

He gives off a carefree and unrestrained vibe.

The man was none other than Luo Qingyi, the Fourth Sequence Holy Son of the Shu Mountain Sacred Land!

"Oh?"

"Evergreen Peak is openly recruiting subordinates?"

"Is Chen Changqing planning to speed things up?"

Luo Qingyi muttered to herself, a cold glint flashing deep in her eyes.

Previously, he had received news that Chen Changqing's cultivation had reached the Spirit Transformation stage.

This shocked Luo Qingyi.

Now, Evergreen Peak has begun to openly recruit its members.

In Luo Qingyi's view, this was very likely Chen Changqing preparing to compete for the next Sect Leader position.

"It seems that I, Green Wood Peak, also need to take some action."

"We can't fall behind!"

As she pondered, Luo Qingyi sighed softly.

Fire Li Peak.

This mountain is not a traditional mountain peak, but rather a massive volcano that has been transformed.

Fires raged on the mountaintop, lava rivers flowed, and the air was thick with an intense heat.

At this moment, inside a hall within Fire Li Peak, a young man dressed in a crimson outfit stood with his hands behind his back.

This young man had striking features and a fiery gaze.

Her long, fiery red hair was casually draped over her shoulders, giving her a wild and unrestrained appearance.

Who else could it be but Xiao Li, the Sixth Sequence Holy Son of the Shu Mountain Sacred Land?

"Yeah?"

"Isn't our little Eleventh one supposed to be a non-competitive person?"

"I never expected that they would now be openly recruiting subordinates."

Xiao Li glanced at her and slowly raised her hand. A flame flickered on her fingertip.

"That makes things interesting."

Xiao Li played with the flame for a while, then his eyes suddenly turned fierce, and he extinguished the flame in his hand.

The North Pole Peak.

This peak is located in the northernmost part of the Shu Mountain Sacred Land.

The entire mountain is covered in snow all year round, and the land is frozen for thousands of miles.

At first glance, the mountain appears to be cast from ice and black jade, crystal clear.

Within the peak lies a millennia-old icy pool, its chill penetrating to the bone.

At this moment, on a pavilion beside the cold pool, a silver-haired, blue-eyed man was gazing into the distance.

The man was incredibly handsome, dressed in a moon-white silk robe, and exuded a chilling aura that kept strangers at bay.

It was Xuan Hao, the Eighth Sequence Holy Son of the Shu Mountain Sacred Land.

"Interesting!"

"Does Chen Changqing really think that just because he's broken through to the Spirit Transformation stage, he can secure victory among us Holy Sons?"

Xuan Hao glanced at him coldly and muttered to himself.

Long Sky Peak.

Ji Changkong, the Tenth Sequence Holy Son, also learned of Chen Changqing's plan to recruit subordinates.

"Snort!"

"Hateful!!"

"Is Chen Changqing so blatantly recruiting subordinates to incite conflict among the various Holy Sons?"

Ji Changkong said with a cold expression.

He hated Chen Changqing to the core.

Among the many Holy Sons, apart from the First Sequence Holy Son Jian Zhenzi, he and the Ninth Sequence Holy Son Bai Yifei had the most contact with Chen Changqing.

Looking back, Chen Changqing performed outstandingly in the Inner Sect's Battle of the Top Hundred, and Ji Changkong even considered recruiting him into his ranks.

Unexpectedly, Chen Changqing not only rejected his offer of recruitment, but also challenged Bai Hao, one of his subordinates, to a duel.

This Bai Hao is ranked among the top ten on the Inner Sect Top 100 Ranking.

Ji Changkong originally thought that Bai Hao would teach Chen Changqing a lesson.

But when it came to the arena battle, Chen Changqing easily humiliated Bai Hao!

It was this battle that made Chen Changqing famous in the Inner Sect of Mount Shu, and he was eventually chosen by the Sect Master Chen Yuan to be his Personal Disciple.

After that, Chen Changqing passed through the Heavenly Pass set up by the Seven Main Peaks and successfully obtained the position of the Eleventh Sequence Holy Son of Mount Shu, becoming a figure on par with Ji Changkong.

These things always made Ji Changkong feel very unbalanced.

"How could a mere gatekeeper disciple from the Seventh Courtyard Outer Sect have risen to this level step by step?"

What secrets does he hold?

Ji Changkong was indignant.

He had been secretly monitoring and investigating Chen Changqing all along.

Unfortunately, no matter how much they investigated, they found nothing.

On the contrary, Chen Changqing, who seemed to have nothing to do all day, was improving his cultivation at a speed that even made the other Holy Sons feel ashamed.

Now, he has even advanced his cultivation to the Spirit Transformation Realm.

"Call!"

Enraged, Ji Changkong let out a long sigh and looked coldly at his subordinates beside him:

"Go, send someone to keep an eye on Evergreen Peak!"

"Look who ended up joining Chen Changqing's ranks!"

Upon hearing this, the subordinate immediately bowed and accepted the order:

"Yes, Holy Son!"

Meanwhile, the other Mount Shu Holy Son were also paying attention to the recruitment of people by Evergreen Peak.

Although some of the Holy Sons were very unhappy, they were helpless.

After all, within Mount Shu, the various Holy Sons are allowed to establish their own independent factions.

The sect not only failed to restrain the fighting among the various Holy Sons, but even subtly encouraged it.

Otherwise, each Holy Son would not have their own exclusive mountain peak within the Shu Mountain Sacred Land.

At this juncture

At Evergreen Peak, Liu Mu was still busy formulating a recruitment plan.

The previous rumors were merely a warm-up within the Inner Sect of Mount Shu.

As per Chen Changqing's requirements, this time Evergreen Peak's recruitment was not based solely on who had the best talent and aptitude.

We should also focus on their character and conduct.

In addition, opportunities should be given to some ordinary disciples.

These requirements cannot be taken lightly.

On the other side, Chen Changqing was leisurely sunbathing with Little Black on a rock in Evergreen Peak.

"Little Black."

Where is the Heavenly Demon Clan?

Haven't you ever thought about going back to visit?

After a moment of silence, Chen Changqing suddenly asked this question.

"Ah?"

Upon hearing Chen Changqing's question, Little Black was taken aback, a flash of panic crossing his eyes.

He paused for a moment, then said:

"Owner."

"The Heavenly Demon Tribe resides within the Demon Domain."

"Moreover... it's an extremely central location."

"I would like to go back and take a look, but..."

At this point, Little Black paused, seemingly hesitant, and then added:

"But now is not the time."

Hearing what Little Black said, Chen Changqing smiled faintly, knowing in his heart that Little Black must have some secrets of his own.

Of course, he didn't press the matter further.