The Immortal Peak where the miscellaneous disciples resided was called Treading Spirit Peak. Compared to the other main peaks, it appeared small and unremarkable. The Skill Transference Pavilion, on the other hand, was situated on the grand and majestic Top Xuan Peak.

Alaric Ye did not rush to fly towards the Skill Transference Pavilion. Instead, he maneuvered his flying sword around Treading Spirit Peak, sometimes soaring into the sky, sometimes diving sharply, sometimes sitting cross-legged on the sword and gliding leisurely as if admiring the scenery, and sometimes following the flow of the clouds.

His goal was to quickly master the art of sword flying.

Alaric was pleasantly surprised to discover that while most first-level Qi Refining cultivators could only maintain sword flight for half an hour before their dantian's mana was exhausted, he had flown for three hours and his dantian's mana was still abundant, showing no signs of significant depletion.

Not only was his mana much more robust than that of an average first-level Qi Refining cultivator, but his mana recovery speed also far surpassed that of other cultivators.

This meant that Alaric's endurance in battle was far superior to that of other cultivators!

"My Holy Physique, which doesn't even enhance combat, is already this powerful. How terrifying must those Holy Physiques that specifically boost combat abilities be?" Alaric couldn't help but feel a bit shocked.

"Fortunately, Little White said that Holy Physiques favored by the heavens are extremely rare, so I shouldn't encounter them easily."

After roughly mastering the flying sword technique, Alaric changed direction and flew from the white clouds towards the Skill Transference Pavilion on Top Xuan Peak.

Caw~~~!

Giant white celestial cranes, larger than water buffaloes with wingspans exceeding two zhang, were dancing among the clouds. Occasionally, one could see Top Xuan Sect disciples sitting cross-legged on the cranes' backs, cultivating, and some were even practicing sword techniques on the cranes' backs.

Swish, swish, swish, a series of cold flashes flickered and disappeared.

Boom!

The celestial cranes flapped their wings, causing the air to tremble, and a massive gust of wind roared in all directions, dispersing the surrounding clouds and mist.

Alaric dared not get too close to the celestial cranes to avoid being accidentally injured by them.

These celestial cranes had at least the cultivation of the third level of Qi Refining, with the highest even surpassing the tenth level of Qi Refining. Each had the ability to slay demons and monsters, and some of the more intelligent cranes could even cast spells.

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Seeing those cultivators riding celestial cranes without needing flying swords, Alaric felt a bit envious.

"However, my Little Strong can now grow to the size of half a cow. Carrying me in flight shouldn't be a problem. Although Little Strong is pitch black and still a mutated cockroach, lacking the elegance and nobility of a celestial crane, its flying speed is definitely much faster!" Alaric thought proudly.

Before long, the grand and majestic immortal buildings of Top Xuan Peak came into Alaric's view. As the main peak of the Top Xuan Sect, Top Xuan Peak's primary buildings included the Library Pavilion, the Treasure Pavilion, the Skill Transference Pavilion, the Top Xuan Hall for discussing matters, and the Top Xuan Palace where successive Supreme Sect Masters resided.

In addition, Top Xuan Peak had a vast plaza spanning several kilometers, mainly used for large-scale events and gatherings.

For instance, when the Supreme Sect Master of the Top Xuan Sect held a sermon, it was conducted in the Top Xuan Plaza. Other major sects also organized large-scale sect exchange activities here.

On ordinary days, the Top Xuan Plaza was empty and not open to the public.

After locking onto the Skill Transference Pavilion, Alaric sped towards it on his flying sword. Before long, he landed at the entrance of the tall building.

As soon as Alaric landed, four figures surrounded him.

Alaric's face darkened slightly. "May I ask what business brings you here, senior brothers?"

Surrounding him were an outer disciple at the third level of Qi Refining and three miscellaneous disciples at the first level of Qi Refining. All four had fierce expressions. The outer disciple at the third level of Qi Refining said in a deep voice, "Alaric Ye, mid-grade five-element Spiritual Root, founding member of the Longevity Society. This morning, you registered your breakthrough to the first level of Qi Refining and received ten spirit stones and a low-grade artifact flying sword as a reward. Am I right?"

Another cultivator added, "I also heard that this kid was given a bottle of Spirit Gathering Pills by Uncle Master Mysterious Spirit. He just stepped into the first level of Qi Refining and probably hasn't had time to consume them yet! The value of that bottle of Spirit Gathering Pills is no less than a low-grade artifact flying sword!"

Alaric's face grew even darker.

"So, you plan to rob me? Sect rules state that you can only challenge cultivators of the same realm. Do you intend to break the rules?"

Alaric's voice grew louder as he spoke, ensuring that all the cultivators within a few hundred meters could hear him clearly.

Immediately, many cultivators around the Skill Transference Pavilion gathered to watch.

At this moment, Alaric was fearless. As far as he knew, the enforcement of the Top Xuan Sect's rules was very strict. As long as it wasn't a third-level Qi Refining cultivator bullying him, a first-level Qi Refining cultivator, he was confident he could handle it.

Moreover, he had long been mentally prepared for challenges or robbery. Although many senior brothers and sisters usually took good care of him, he understood that there were both good and bad people in the Top Xuan Sect.

He simply hadn't had any conflicts of interest with those senior brothers and sisters.

After the new sect rules were amended, some people who usually hid their evil intentions had openly revealed their vicious fangs, making the environment within the Top Xuan Sect oppressive and everyone on edge.

The outer disciple said coldly, "Of course, I will follow the sect rules. I don't need to take action to deal with you. I advise you to hand over the spirit stones, pills, and flying sword to avoid suffering physical pain and ending up severely injured, losing your treasures in the process. It's not worth it, is it?"

Another miscellaneous disciple said, "Your so-called Longevity Society leader, Zachary Song, does have some talent and is somewhat famous in the sect, but our Black Shark Society also has its background. I advise you to give up relying on Zachary Song. He himself is struggling to keep the top-grade Scarlet Mist Sword bestowed by the Spirit Sword Peak Master. Do you understand your current situation, kid?"

It seemed that this so-called Black Shark Society had quickly investigated Alaric's background and reliance after he received his rewards and sent people to wait for him at the Skill Transference Pavilion.

They came prepared.

Alaric, too, came prepared.

Unfazed, Alaric revealed a cold smile and cupped his hands. "Hand over my treasures? You must be dreaming. Please, senior brothers, enlighten me!"

As soon as Alaric finished speaking, the atmosphere became tense.

The outer disciple laughed angrily, "Originally, I didn't want to be too harsh because of your talent, but now it seems... you're foolishly seeking death!"

"In that case, I'll give you a harsh lesson. It's a pity to waste the challenge rights of these three junior brothers, but there's plenty of time. The challenge rights of these three junior brothers are valuable resources. In the future, you'll have to pay thirty spirit stones to offset them!"

With that, he signaled to a miscellaneous disciple beside him.

The miscellaneous disciple immediately took out his Top Xuan Sect identity jade token, infused it with mana, and said in a low voice, "I, miscellaneous disciple Alan Li, challenge miscellaneous disciple Alaric Ye today, both at the first level of Qi Refining. I request the Enforcement Hall to oversee this fairly!"