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Chapter 1431 - 1427: Rules · Oct 14, 2026

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1401 Chapter 1401 - 1397: Tragic and Fierce 2026-10-14
1402 Chapter 1402 - 1398: Witnessed in Person 2026-10-14
1403 Chapter 1403 - 1399: No Solution 2026-10-14
1404 Chapter 1404 - 1400: Defense 2026-10-14
1405 Chapter 1405 - 1401: Borrowing an Artifact 2026-10-14
1406 Chapter 1406 - 1402: Heavenly Marrow 2026-10-14
1407 Chapter 1407 - 1403: Ingenious Uses 2026-10-14
1408 Chapter 1408 - 1404: The Outcome 2026-10-14
1409 Chapter 1409 - 1405: Retaliation 2026-10-14
1410 Chapter 1410 - 1406: A Token of Appreciation 2026-10-14
1411 Chapter 1411 - 1407: Perfection 2026-10-14
1412 Chapter 1412 - 1408: On the Eve of Battle 2026-10-14
1413 Chapter 1413 - 1409: Hidden Piece 2026-10-14
1414 Chapter 1414 - 1410: Contest of Artifacts 2026-10-14
1415 Chapter 1415 - 1411: Taking Action 2026-10-14
1416 Chapter 1416 - 1412: On the Verge of Breaking Through 2026-10-14
1417 Chapter 1417 - 1413: Cangshi Cave Heaven 2026-10-14
1418 Chapter 1418 - 1414: Spirit Venerable 2026-10-14
1419 Chapter 1419 - 1415: Transformation 2026-10-14
1420 Chapter 1420 - 1416: Comprehension 2026-10-14
1421 Chapter 1421 - 1417: Predicament 2026-10-14
1422 Chapter 1422 - 1418: Another Exploration 2026-10-14
1423 Chapter 1423 - 1419: Gift of Congratulations 2026-10-14
1424 Chapter 1424 - 1420: Searching 2026-10-14
1425 Chapter 1425 - 1421: Five Mysterious 2026-10-14
1426 Chapter 1426 - 1422: Passing Down the Technique 2026-10-14
1427 Chapter 1427 - 1423: Offering 2026-10-14
1428 Chapter 1428 - 1424: Persuasion 2026-10-14
1429 Chapter 1429 - 1425: Experience 2026-10-14
1430 Chapter 1430 - 1426: Acceptance 2026-10-14
1431 Chapter 1431 - 1427: Rules 2026-10-14
1432 Chapter 1432 - 1428: Settling In 2026-10-14
1433 Chapter 1433 - 1429: Gift of the Pill 2026-10-14
1434 Chapter 1434 - 1430: The Gifted Technique 2026-10-14
1435 Chapter 1435 - 1431: Testing the Sword 2026-10-14
1436 Chapter 1436 - 1432: Taking Action 2026-10-14
1437 Chapter 1437 - 1433: A Gifted Dagger 2026-10-14
1438 Chapter 1438 - 1434: Decision 2026-10-14
1439 Chapter 1439 - 1435: The Search 2026-10-14
1440 Chapter 1440 - 1436: Damaged Clothes 2026-10-14
1441 Chapter 1441 - 1437: Mystery 2026-10-14
1442 Chapter 1442 - 1438: Another Gift 2026-10-14
1443 Chapter 1443 - 1439: Origins 2026-10-14
1444 Chapter 1444 - 1440: Sword Comprehension 2026-10-14
1445 Chapter 1445 - 1441: Power 2026-10-14
1446 Chapter 1446 - 1442: The Situation 2026-10-14
1447 Chapter 1447 - 1443: Target 2026-10-14
1448 Chapter 1448 - 1444: Entering Once More 2026-10-14
1449 Chapter 1449 - 1445: Making a Move 2026-10-14
1450 Chapter 1450 - 1446: Beast Blood 2026-10-14

Chapter 1431: Chapter 1427: Rules

Zhou Qingyu opened her mouth, but before she could speak, Chu Zhiyuan had already disappeared.

She sighed and looked at the main house.

The snoring was high and low, rising and falling, indicating her parents snored even while sleeping.

She looked up at the bright moon.

A bright moon still hung high in the sky, half-covered by silver clouds.

The soft moonlight fell upon her, soaking in through her pores.

She found the moonlit scenery indescribably beautiful.

Unbidden, memories of earlier experiences flashed through her mind—thinking of those towering peaks, the bustling noise, and the magnificent flower-shaped hall.

Everything seemed like a dream.

...

Chu Zhiyuan appeared in the Heaven-Reaching Hall.

Zhang Ji Yuan and Ning Dongge were both inside, sitting cross-legged on meditation cushions, practicing martial arts.

Seeing him appear, Zhang Ji Yuan smiled and said, ”Little Junior Brother, still busy? How’s it going?”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

”Hmm—?” Zhang Ji Yuan curiously asked, ”Did you really find it?”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, ”I’ve decided to accept her as a disciple.”

Zhang Ji Yuan exclaimed in surprise, ”You really have such luck?”

Ning Dongge laughed, ”Congratulations, Little Junior Brother! You’re taking a disciple?”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Zhang Ji Yuan said, ”Why not have her directly join the Sect? That would be more convenient.”

Chu Zhiyuan is now a Spirit Venerable.

As a Spirit Venerable, he can establish his own sect and directly accept disciples.

Unlike when Chu Zhiyuan first joined the Heaven-Reaching Sect, where he had no direct master and was just a sect disciple.

But if she became his disciple, he would have to personally teach her.

This would consume a lot of time and energy.

But considering he’s already a Spirit Venerable with a long lifespan, it’s understandable.

”This disciple of mine is somewhat unique,” Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, ”so I should have her join under me.”

Zhang Ji Yuan laughed, ”Little Junior Brother, you’re competing with the sect for disciples.”

Ning Dongge said, ”A disciple of Little Junior Brother is also a Heaven-Reaching Sect disciple, so there’s no need to make such a distinction. Are you planning to personally guide her?”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”We should have a next generation of disciples, shouldn’t we? We can’t keep accepting disciples who are our peers.”

Zhang Ji Yuan said, ”What makes your disciple different, Little Junior Brother?”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”She is a female disciple.”

”A female!?” Zhang Ji Yuan exclaimed in surprise, ”Really a female!?”

The Heaven-Reaching Sect’s Martial Arts Heart Method is more suited for male cultivation, and there are rarely females.

It seems there are still no female disciples within the sect.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded with a smile.

Ning Dongge also looked at him curiously, ”Little Junior Brother, really a female?”

Zhang Ji Yuan quickly said, ”There’s definitely a reason why we don’t have female disciples.”

Chu Zhiyuan asked, ”What reason?”

”Females can’t master the Ascension Technique,” Zhang Ji Yuan said. ”Has your female disciple mastered it, Little Junior Brother?”

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, ”She hasn’t yet practiced the Ascension Technique; she’s just started practicing my Heavenly Five Mysterious Techniques.”

Zhang Ji Yuan asked, ”Is she doing well with the Heavenly Five Mysterious Techniques?”

”She’s progressing remarkably fast,” Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

”That won’t do either,” Zhang Ji Yuan shook his head, ”Ultimately, she won’t master the Ascension Technique.”

Ning Dongge nodded, ”I’m afraid she won’t master the Ascension Technique.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, ”I believe she can master it.”

”If she truly can master it, then entering the sect won’t be too late,” Zhang Ji Yuan said.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”By then, it would be too late, so I’m accepting her as a disciple in advance to join my sect.”

”I see...”

Zhang Ji Yuan and Ning Dongge pondered.

Ning Dongge sighed, ”Does that mean she will be our Heaven-Reaching Sect disciple?”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, ”I’m counting on her to join and help nine of us together to open the Inheritance Hall.”

”That’s rather difficult,” Ning Dongge said, ”It seems against the rules.”

”Actually, it can be done... Let her first be your disciple,” Zhang Ji Yuan said, ”If she masters the Ascension Technique, she can then become a Heaven-Reaching Sect disciple.”

”Hmm, I suppose that’s the only way,” Ning Dongge nodded, ”Little Junior Brother, what’s your plan?”

Chu Zhiyuan furrowed his brows, ”Can’t she first join the sect?”

Zhou Qingyu is capable of mastering the Ascension Technique.

But the Ascension Technique has its thresholds; at least one must be a Venerable to master it, below that, it’s impossible to accomplish.

Based on Zhou Qingyu’s current progress, she could reach Venerable within a year.

By then, she can practice the Ascension Technique.

A year later, she could master the Ascension Technique, join the sect, and then unlock the Inheritance Hall.

He didn’t want to wait that long.

Ning Dongge shook his head, ”I’m afraid the rules can’t be broken.”

”Little Junior Brother, it’s impossible,” Zhang Ji Yuan said, ”Besides, she’s a female.”

Chu Zhiyuan frowned in deep thought.

Ning Dongge said, ”Why don’t we ask the Sect Master?... But the Sect Master has already gone into seclusion.”

Chu Zhiyuan sighed, ”It seems I can only wait for her to master the Ascension Technique.”

Ning Dongge and Zhang Ji Yuan nodded.

They understood Chu Zhiyuan’s intentions and knew his urgent feelings.

They also wanted to unlock the Inheritance Hall as soon as possible to find a way to expedite Spirit Venerable cultivation.

They, too, wished to unlock the Inheritance Hall quickly, but missed the opportunity due to unexpected circumstances.

Chu Zhiyuan became a Spirit Venerable prematurely, disrupting plans and missing the timing.

Now, it’s not so easy.

”Little Junior Brother, keep looking,” Zhang Ji Yuan said, ”Maybe in a few days, you might find another one.”

Ning Dongge sighed.

He felt it was unlikely to find another Heaven-Reaching Sect disciple.

Traditionally, Heaven-Reaching Sect disciples have been few and far between; within a hundred years, finding someone like Chu Zhiyuan is already a rarity.

This seems to be the destiny of the Heaven-Reaching Sect.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Then let it be so; I’ll first accept her as a disciple and discuss other matters later.”

Zhang Ji Yuan laughed, ”Little Junior Brother, you’re in quite a rush to accept this disciple, not waiting a bit?”

Ning Dongge also noticed Chu Zhiyuan’s urgency concerning this disciple.

As if afraid of being snatched away by others, he wanted to act first.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.

”Little Junior Brother, what is her current cultivation?” Zhang Ji Yuan curiously asked.

”She just started her cultivation; originally, she hadn’t practiced martial arts.”

”How old is she?”

”Sixteen.”

”...Then there’s no need to hurry,” Zhang Ji Yuan paused, shaking his head with a smile.

Sixteen, having never practiced before; either condition surprised him greatly.

Ning Dongge said, ”To help open the Inheritance Hall, she won’t be able to do it within ten years.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled slightly.

This disciple’s progress will exceed their imagination and that of the world.

Zhang Ji Yuan said, ”Little Junior Brother, are you determined to accept her?”

Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded.

”Then let’s see how it goes?” Zhang Ji Yuan said.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Tomorrow, I’ll officially accept her, and I’d like both of you to be witnesses.”

”Alright.”

They readily agreed.

They were very curious about this disciple of Chu Zhiyuan’s.

Eagerly wishing to see what kind of person would make Chu Zhiyuan so anxious.

Early the next morning, they appeared alongside Chu Zhiyuan at Dan Yang Heaven, outside that small courtyard.

Chu Zhiyuan stepped forward to knock on the door.

Zhou Qingyu personally opened the door.

Seeing Zhou Qingyu, Ning Dongge and Zhang Ji Yuan immediately showed signs of surprise.

Despite hearing from Chu Zhiyuan that Zhou Qingyu was sixteen years old and had just started practicing martial arts, they couldn’t suppress their astonishment.

Chu Zhiyuan introduced the two, and then they entered the courtyard to meet Father Zhou, Mrs. Zhou, and Zhou Qingyu’s younger brother, Zhou Qingyang.

They were evidently resistant to their daughter joining Chu Zhiyuan’s sect.

But with the arrival of Xiao Ruoling and Shen Hanyue, their resistance quickly diminished.

Xiao Ruoling and Shen Hanyue spoke with them for a while, turning their resistance into excitement, fearing Zhou Qingyu would miss such a great opportunity.

Thus, under the witness of Xiao Ruoling, Shen Hanyue, Ning Dongge, and Zhang Ji Yuan, Zhou Qingyu offered tea to Chu Zhiyuan, officially becoming his disciple.

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