Degrade from Nobility to a Humble Slave

It was said that no one taking the test could earn fifty-five thousand points, and even the legendary Yehudi, who had reached the consummation was unable to hit that mark.

What did it mean, if it was beyond even Yehudi's ability to achieve? The significance to that revelation was that Zen's combat level was higher than the consummation. Added to that, Zen was probably comparable to a master in the Illuminating Soul Realm.

Everyone admired and hoped the best for him.

Rankings among the thirty-three peaks were determining factors in how the peaks fared and the award amount. The monthly pay of disciples in the top peaks, including Skytop Peak and Blackrock Peak would make the Drizzle Peak disciples green with envy.

Moreover, the Cloud Sect could send the masters of magic array to build magic arrays of a large scale as secret cultivating spots where the inner disciples from those peaks could practice their refining techniques away from prying eyes.

These secret spots probably couldn't compare to ones that were required to pay, but, that didn't make much difference because they were completely different from those on Drizzle Peak.

It was a rule of thumb at the Cloud Sect that only the powerful could enjoy better treatments.

Therefore, it was difficult for a powerful man to cultivate his skills at Drizzle Peak. In all the years of Drizzle Peak, only Yehudi, had risen so high, but, he remained stuck in the consummation, unable to achieve a breakthrough.

On the other hand, Skytop Peak and many other peaks attracted talented disciples yearly because of their competitive benefits.

As time went by, powerful men grew more powerful, and weak ones became even weaker. The gap only widened, gradually.

Although the situation improved with Aura's arrival, it would take more than just Aura's strength to make serious changes. Even Aura couldn't forcibly make the candidates choose Drizzle Peak over Skytop or Blackrock Peak and their perks. Why would they willingly come study at the least powerful peak of the Cloud Sect?

But now, finally, Drizzle Peak had a spark of hope. Zen was truly an exceptional disciple. Possessing such powerful strength, he might be able to compete with the talents from the other thirty-two peaks and win a better ranking among them for Drizzle Peak.

They might not have been dreaming as big as earning the top spot, but, even if Zen ranked in the top thirty to fifty disciples, Drizzle Peak would be rid of the moniker of being the worst ranked peak.

It was thought by some disciples that Zen would accomplish what Yan achieved that year.

Now, since Yan had only been incarcerated within Hell Mountain since two years ago, many of the disciples could still recall her brilliant record. As a girl, it was unusual for her to rank so high, but, she'd defeated so many opponents that she was a finalist. By her efforts alone, she earned the ranking of second for Lady Peak.

in gossip noticed that Yan and Zen shared the same family

the resources available, the gossipers couldn't ferret out what relationship, if any, there was. All they could do was

Luo was one of the most common surnames in the world.

and the others who were just promoted to inner disciples underwent some formalities before trading the disciple cards and robes they

his daily routine, Zen practiced at the Lake of Magical Fish as well as on the Seven Star Sword Light Platform. Here, he cultivated his entire corporeal body and the

months until the All Peaks Competition would be held which wasn't enough time in Zen's opinion. He needed every

Even Yehudi realized that Zen

if he were defeated by a warrior at

she would be away for the following two months surprised him. She repeatedly advised Zen to practice hard over the next two

was more interested in where she was going. Master Su seemed to be in such a hurry, which had him wondering if she'd

it would have been rude if Zen came out and asked her. When Aura was gone, Zen made a few discreet inquiries of

several days ago, when he saw Aura sitting in the pavilion looking lonely. The sight of her affected him, and he found himself worrying about her.

a rumor that the crown prince would

crueler than what people imagined. Because failing was unacceptable in the fight for the throne, it would mean an endless abyss if the fight was lost. Barring death, nine generations of a family would face the

was worried for Aura. Considering her identity, Aura wouldn't be able

of that moment, Zen was unable to defeat either the eunuchs of the Burning Sky Palace or the masters of the Illuminating Soul Realm from the

from Hell Mountain was Zen's greatest desire. However, now, he had two people he would protect,

attached great significance to always improving strength. Without it, everything was out of reach, like a fantasy. Until at last, they turned to bones and dust, becoming stepping stones

practiced more strenuously over the next months.

secret cultivating spot at the Cloud Sect was full of disciples. Mostly, it was the disciples who were chosen to participate in

Peaks Competition were feeling the excitement, and wanted to improve aside the inner disciples chosen. If they could break through their cultivation before the finalized list of competitors was announced, there was a

was greater than that of an ordinary warrior. Generally, when someone entered the Lake of Magical Fish, that disciple would be finished after about two hours,

Magical Fish, he would see a long line outside as he left. Steward Cao would be scowling and then look over at Zen with

Seven Star Sword Light Platform, he would challenge himself, working until he couldn't train more. With his efforts he could resist more

across the surface of the Magnetic Aurora, and, depending on the sword intent, it became more

waves of Magnetic Auroras. He wasn't satisfied