Divine phoenix sect

"mother.."

Yao Chen opened his eyes, to find his mother in front of him.

she was looking at him worriedly but she was calm.

"Chen'er... what happened to you?"

she asked as her brows furrowed.

"mother.. it's nothing. i was just practicing a breathing technique and made some mistakes.. it's nothing much don't worry."

scratching his head he spoke.

hm..

"I've already checked.. your body is fine. so you can rest a bit."

she spoke firmly.

'checked? my body? while i was sleeping?'

he felt something is sus.. but let it be.

after that he sent her back.

this time he sat in the middle of the room, and started to focus on his spiritual consciousness.

*boom* with a slight shock he managed to separate his spiritual conciousness and went inside his spiritual sea of consciousness.

"that's it."

he was in a bright world, covered by vast sky without any clouds. the sea water also stable as ground.

his spiritual consciousness was looking exactly the same as him.

"woah.. i did it.. i finally did it." excitement could be seen in his eyes as a kid's first chocolate experience.

it's an achievement, it might be common for pthers as everyone can do this. but for him who was unable to use spiritual energy.. it's a great achievement.

"I think i should try to cultivate." as a kid he was failed to feel the spiritual energy from his surroundings.. which is why it was impossible for him to cultivate.

with a face of determination he closed his eyes and focused on feeling the surrounding qi.

back in the room his physical body stayed same. even after an hour he couldn't feel it at all.

"sigh..."

'looks like the only way to move forward is to move to the next page.' he looked at the manual on the floor and grinned.

'who knew a useless looking manual could be so amazing. it's good that i didn't just casted it aside. now i have to keep it a secret. Ning Family, i will show you now.. who is worthless.'

.....

the capital city of northen region, in the Divine Phoenix sect, some guests arrived.

the front gate guards locking at the carriage didn't bother to stop them. and let them in.

tsome guards surrounding the carriage stopped and the carriage moved forward.

looking at the carriage the wandering disciples moved aside, making a way.

two white horse pulling the carriage, looked amazing. it's a first class luxurious ride especially for nobles.

as the carriage stopped a few figures approached it.

a handsome young man in early twenties , a woman in her late thirties and a old man looked like he is in his fifties.

the carriage door opened.

a woman emerged from inside. as the three were getting excited to greet her, she stepped out.

"greetings miss Ling."

she didn't surprised at all, and glanced at them.

"umm? greetings 6th elder and miss Bei, and you're? "

she pointed at the young man.

"oh.. miss this is the young master Xun Zhihao."

the woman in her thirties said. which she got a a response 'oh' and she turned away, ignoring the proud young man.

Looking at her expression, the young man's lips twitched, as he clenched his fists.

As the young master of one of the top five strongest clans, he never felt this humiliated. If not for the fact that she is the princess...

"uncle Gu you can return now, i am here now."

the driver of the carriage nodded and left.

"um.. where's master? i want to visit her now." Zhao Ling spoke.

The sixth elder showed her the way.

As one of the top powerful sect. the area is indeed very vast, it's almost a different environment from outside.

It has every different divisions, alchemy, sword art, body refining and others..

There are mission guilds, stores which sells pills, talisman, rare herbs, clothing and food.

There are thousands of disciples, more over they are all from different ranks.

There are four divisions among disciples.

Outer court

Inner court

Core disciple

Elite disciple

There are thousands of disciples in outer court, while only hundred disciples in inner court. Also there are only 11 core disciples. And one elite disciple.

The core disciples were personally guided by a elder as their master. While the elite disciple must be the direct disciple of the sect master.

Looking around the beautiful sceneries, they stopped at the Alchemy department.

They straight went to the lecture hall, as they were in a hurry.

Zhao Ling looked inside, a woman looked to be in her mid twenties sitting cross-legged near a gigantic cauldron.

The cauldron is twice big as her. She had her eyes closed.

Zhao Ling smiled looking at her and soon bowed. "Disciple Ling greets master"

Hearing that the woman inside, opened her eyes and glanced at Zhao Ling.

"oh.. Isn't it Zhao Ling? When did you arrived?"

The woman's tone might be different but her face was expressionless.

"I just arrived master. How are you?" Zhao Ling stood straight and approached her.

"I am fine, how are you had a safe journey?"

She spoke in a friendly manner but her face lacked emotions.

"yes master, this time.. It's about the Eastern region, Royal Father wanted me to look over the issues in the Eastern region on my way back."

"oh.. What issues?"

"it's about the new secret realm opening, it is estimated in a few months, the formation masters are working to figure out the accurate date."

"new secret realm? Is this the one sect master was talking about exploring?"

"yes master, this time it's a medium grade one so the core disciples are eligible to participate in the exploration."

"that's good." the woman frowned and looked over Zhao Ling carefully. "looks like you made some progress.."

"yes master i successfully broke through to the 7th stage of profound spirit realm." she bowed.

"good kid, you're in 7th stage profound spirit realm and also can make 2nd grade pills, your future is limitless." after all this time a smile formed her face.

Looking at her smiling face Zhao Ling mesmerized, it have to be said that her smile was stunningly beautiful.

" master, you should smile more often, you look very stunning, even as a girl I had a urge to pounce on you." she said teasingly.

"you cheeky girl, teasing your master looks like you need a good punishment." she said with a smile.

Looking at her Zhao Ling made a pout, as she was wronged.

"what is this master?" Zhao Ling pointed at a thin book in front of her.

"ah.. This one? Sect master found it in the storage, and lend me to practice." her expressionless face returned.

Zhao Ling was surprised by the sudden change, it's like she was a different person.

Zhao Ling liked her master a lot she was kind and hardworking. Some people might misunderstood her, but she doesn't care.

Zhao Ling liked her personality.

"what's this about?" she asked curiously.

"this is called the soul nourishing pill."

"soul nourishing pill?"

"as you know for a alchemist, soul power is very important. If you want to advance further and make higher grade pills you need to nourish you soul strength according to it. This is a 4th grade pill." she explained clamly.

"oh.. Master can refine fourth grade pills?" Zhao Ling asked curiously.

"that.. I am trying.. But I was unable to concoct it." She looked disappointed.

"don't worry master you can do it...