Chapter 00193: The Young Sect Master Jiang
# The Young Sect Master Jiang
Chapter 193
Novel: After the Myth
Chapter 193: The Young Sect Master Jiang
Half an hour later, Ding Huan stared blankly at the scene in front of him.
A massive black hole appeared before him, and as he gazed into it, it felt as if billions of universes were rapidly flashing by.
Carefully, he let his consciousness seep inside and was immediately engulfed by the vast and boundless emptiness of the universe.
If it were not for his consciousness having been tempered in the cosmic void before, it would have been devoured the moment it entered.
Ding Huan clenched his fists in excitement.
His original plan was to find the black hole and immediately return to inform Yan Mei and Lao Liu.
He needed to purchase a flying ship and journey into the cosmic void to develop his foundation for cosmic theories.
Now, everywhere he looked, both with his eyes and with his consciousness, was the real vast universe.
Since that was the case, why should he enter the black hole?
Feeling that the black hole’s vortex in the universe had no effect on him, Ding Huan was about to find a position facing the black hole to comprehend his foundational path when he suddenly saw a long sword.
Half of the sword was resting on a massive piece of green stone, while the other half was embedded within it, with the stone facing the black hole’s vortex.
As Ding Huan landed on the stone, he waved his hand and the sword appeared in his grasp.
A wave of scorching energy flowed from it as he let his consciousness probe inside.
It seemed that this was not merely a magical tool but something that transcended one.
Could this be the treasure sword birthed from the legendary swords hidden within Jian Mountain?
There was no time to study it now; he would do so when he returned.
Ding Huan tossed the sword into his storage space and settled down cross-legged on the massive green stone, facing the black hole’s vortex.
When he had previously worked on his techniques in the small courtyard of the Great Crystal Area, he had felt the first cycle of his cultivation.
However, at that time, he was not in the vast universe, and thus could not grasp the direction of this cycle.
Now, upon feeling it again, just as his consciousness touched that cosmic void, he understood the source of the first cycle of his new technique.
In that moment, Ding Huan felt his entire soul adrift in the vast universe.
His previous deductions and understandings were on the right path, vast yet without edges, great sounds but rare voices; the universe's vastness originates from the void...
He needed to mold his own foundational path in the universe, starting from a speck of dust in the expansive starry sky.
The only difference from before was that this speck of dust was not him but his path.
His path now was akin to a piece of stardust in the cosmos...
Ding Huan’s thoughts surged, and his understanding of the cosmos merged with his own path.
His first cycle naturally formed.
He felt the essence of heaven and earth surging like a spring, flowing into the Kunlun, crafting a grand foundation...
But after just one cycle, Ding Huan realized that his cultivation level was plummeting wildly.
Startled, he opened his eyes wide.
If this continued, wouldn’t he be trapped in Jian Mountain? With no cultivation, it would be like playing with death in this place rich in toxic mist!
No, this was his chance to create his own technique.
Before, he had been cultivating the “Linking Knowledge Sutra,” which came from a scroll.
Who could say if it was reliable?
Since he wished to cultivate his own technique, whatever came from the “Linking Knowledge Sutra” would surely dissipate.
He could create a new technique; most of the theoretical knowledge came from the scroll, but the essence of the technique was his own.
This meant that while the framework was his concept, using the knowledge from the scroll would surely pose no issue.
Let it dissipate; it was nothing serious.
But before it did, he needed to create another cycle — this cycle would be for detoxification.
He not only needed to dispel the toxins but also absorb the essence contained within them.
Ding Huan threw a piece of the Divine Crystal Linage beneath him, then took out all his Divine Crystal Stones to arrange around him.
If he didn’t succeed today, he would perish here; he could not leave empty-handed.
Once again merging with the vast universe of stars within the black hole, Ding Huan quickly constructed his second cycle.
He then continually attempted and corrected himself, proceeding through the cycles repeatedly.
Until the third cycle, then the fourth...
...
After the last time Yanyue Sect went to the mortal realm to recruit disciples, they gained notoriety once more.
The reason was that the young sect master, Jiang, was accepted as a direct disciple by Elder Qiao Cha of the prestigious Huang Shen Sect, the strongest sect in the Three Heavens Star Region.
Huang Shen Sect was not only the top sect in the Three Heavens Star Region but also the foremost sect of the Ascension Realm.
Being accepted as a disciple by an elder of Huang Shen Sect was an honor that made other sects envious.
Thus, when Jiang returned to Yanyue Sect, the entire sect was decked in festoons, celebrating joyously.
“Congratulations, Young Sect Master!”
As soon as Jiang stepped into the sect protective formation, the disciples who had been waiting on either side of the entrance shouted in unison.
Among the crowd, Qing Yu's voice echoed even louder than those around her.
Jiang, though not exceptionally handsome, had excellent talent and was well-liked for his manners.
Seeing that the sect disciples had come out to welcome him, he stopped to thank them one by one, further enhancing his graceful demeanor.
He did not look down upon the lower-level disciples due to his status.
Such a person being taken as a direct disciple by Elder Huang Shen was truly deserved.
Since Jiang stopped to greet everyone, it took him a full hour to walk that short distance.
News about Jiang’s amiable nature and superb talent quickly spread.
In the sect, many female disciples were envious of Guan Luo, the woman from the mortal world, whose qualifications were just passable.
How could she be valued so highly by the young sect master and even become his future partner? It was as if her ancestors were shining bright.
As Yanyue Sect's young sect master, Jiang resided on the famous spirit mountain of the sect, the Changyue Peak.
The first thing Jiang did upon returning to Changyue Peak was to summon his steward.
“Mi, why didn’t I see Guan Luo when I returned today?”
The steward, Mi Qian, though just a peak steward, held significant power and strength.
He was a genuine True Dan expert, with a high level of cultivated True Dan, and had the potential to reach even greater heights.
As the steward of Jiang's Changyue Peak, he received far more cultivation resources than ordinary elders each month.
Gu Youchang, also an elder of Yanyue Sect, received less than a tenth of Mi Qian’s resources.
It was only natural that he held unwavering loyalty to the young sect master.
When Jiang inquired about Guan Luo, he quickly replied, “Guan Luo went to Yanyue City, seemingly to purchase something. However, her maid Qing Yu is still at the sect; she participated in your welcoming today.”
Jiang frowned slightly. “If she went to Yanyue City, why didn’t she bring her maid along?”
Steward Mi respectfully answered, “This is indeed puzzling. Normally, Qing Yu, as Guan Luo's maid, should be quite close to her. But every time Guan Luo goes out, she does not bring her maid. Their relationship in the sect also does not seem very close.”
Mi Qian genuinely found it strange because opportunities to ascend from the mortal world to the world of cultivation were rare.
Guan Luo, as the future partner of the young sect master, got two spots to ascend from the mortal realm, yet she seemed to think nothing of them.
One spot had inexplicably gone to a chef, while another to a maid with whom she was not close.
After a moment of silence, Jiang said, “Go, call Qing Yu here.”
“Yes,” replied Mi Qian, and left swiftly.
Within ten minutes, he controlled a flying sword and brought Qing Yu to Changyue Peak.
“Greetings to the Young Sect Master,” Qing Yu said, her face flushed with excitement.
She had often held some grudge against Guan Luo for not bringing her along, but at this moment, she suddenly felt grateful that Guan Luo hadn’t.
If she had, how could she speak to the young sect master so closely? Even if she did, it would only be while accompanying her master.
Jiang’s expression was gentle as he softly asked, “Are you accustomed to living here at Yanyue Sect?”
Qing Yu had never heard such caring words before.
Not that she hadn’t heard kind words, but the disparity in status between her and the young sect master had always made her feel that Jiang wouldn’t care about her.
Her voice trembled with excitement as she replied, “I am very accustomed; thank you, Young Sect Master.”
“Just call me Brother Jiang. We will live together in the future; we are family now.”
Upon hearing Jiang say that they would live together in the future, Qing Yu felt her heart racing.
What if she could accompany him? If she could spend a night with the young sect master, her status would soar!
No, even now, she wished just to be here in this moment.
Thinking this, her legs felt a little weak, and her eyes glimmered with a mist of longing.
“Can you tell me about your journey here?” Jiang prompted when he saw Qing Yu silent again.
Startled from her daydream, Qing Yu snapped back to herself, sounding almost as if splashed with cold water. “Y-yes, my mistress brought me along with another chef when she came…”
“Another chef?” Jiang asked in surprise.
Qing Yu nodded, “Yes, his name is Ding Huan. My mistress appreciates him and treats him well.”
“What do you mean by ‘well’?” Jiang maintained his previous gentle tone.
Qing Yu explained, “Ding Huan was initially invited by my mistress to be her chef. Later, as everyone became familiar with each other, my mistress didn’t let him work hard in the kitchen anymore. She originally intended to invite him to Yanyue Sect, but unexpectedly, Ding Huan offended Elder Qiong…”
“How did he offend him?” Jiang still wore a smile on his face.
Qing Yu continued, “Ding Huan obtained a Celestial Star Bamboo on the way; Elder Qiong wanted to buy it, but Ding Huan refused. If it weren’t for my mistress speaking up for him, Elder Qiong would’ve made things difficult for him.”
“You’re telling me that this mortal chef got a Celestial Star Bamboo? Your mistress interceded for this mortal chef?” Jiang seemed skeptical and asked again.
“Yes, Ding Huan cooks very well and gets along with my mistress, so when she saw Elder Qiong having issues with Ding Huan, she spoke up for him. I attempted to speak in Elder Qiong's favor but was reprimanded by my mistress.”
Qing Yu answered innocently, without knowing much.
Jiang smiled broadly, satisfied with Qing Yu's answer: “Elder Mi, I will soon set out again for Huang Shen Sect. Please help me convey a technique to Luo. Let her cultivate diligently according to this technique, and I will definitely come to pick her up.”
As he spoke, he had already taken out a storage bag and handed it to Elder Mi.
“Yes,” Elder Mi responded, taking the storage bag.
However, Qing Yu’s eyes flashed with disappointment; it seemed this was not the outcome she had hoped for.
The young sect master was truly magnanimous.
“Qing Yu, you did very well. Later, Elder Mi will teach you some things. Study hard and don’t fall too far behind.” Jiang had not forgotten about Qing Yu.
“Thank you, Young Sect Master,” Qing Yu replied, filled with excitement.
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