"Dad, where is the Celestial Peak Sect, is it far from us?"
Su Chen suddenly asked curiously.
Su Hutian glanced at him, a hint of yearning flashed in his eyes, "The Celestial Peak Sect, that’s the strongest sect on our Profound Cyan Continent, renowned alongside Holy Daughter Sect and Pure Land Sect as the three major orthodox giants. For thousands of years, in a world with countless sects like the Profound Cyan Continent, it has stood strong without falling. It is located more than ten thousand kilometers northwest of our Iron Stone City, close to the borders of the wildest region of the Profound Cyan Continent, the Sakla Desert. If you hurry, it would take ten or so days on horseback, but with a fast Spirit Beast, you’d be much quicker. Once you reach the Celestial Peak Sect, head west for a few more hundred kilometers and you’ll arrive at the Sakla Desert, which is the most terrifying place on the Profound Cyan Continent..."
Su Hutian gently patted his head indulgently and smiled, "Chen’Er, don’t ask. These aren’t things you need to understand yet. Just rest well. Dad will head out first."
He stood up, about to turn and leave, but was tugged by Su Chen’s clothing corner, "Dad, can I have my own skills and Spirit Beast partner? I... I want to become stronger..."
Su Hutian was stunned by the question, then a hint of surprise appeared on his rugged face, "Chen’Er, do you really want to train in skills? How have you been progressing with that Cultivation Technique?"
"Well, I’ve comprehended it fully, Dad. But it’s only at the Small Circulation, as for the Grand Circulation, I’m not there yet..."
Su Chen said helplessly.
However, upon hearing his words, Su Hutian was instantly stunned, "Fully comprehended?"
"Yes, I can now freely control the Beast’s Qi Sea within me. The Qi can flow smoothly through my meridians, and it takes very little time."
Su Chen said with some pride.
Su Hutian’s heart was excited, unable to contain himself; he lifted his son joyfully and exclaimed, "Hahaha, wonderful, I never expected, I never expected my son to be a genius Beast Cultivator!"
One must know, the birth of a Cultivation Technique, especially a third-level high-grade technique, requires the accumulated effort of many predecessors. Later generations would need almost a lifetime to grasp its essence. Only through continuous combat and training can one truly understand the true meaning of a Cultivation Technique, and many talented Beast Cultivators have spent their lives without grasping it fully. Some even made mistakes in understanding, losing their lives in vain!
And yet, his eight-year-old son claimed to have fully comprehended the essence of the Proud Celestial Profound Scripture, how could he not be considered a genius!
"Good, good, good, Chen’Er, tonight I’ll go and get you secret manuals for attribute skills, just you wait, no matter the cost, I’ll let you learn skills!"
Su Hutian said, rubbing his rough cheek against Su Chen’s small face, then happily exited the room.
Su Chen sat dazedly by the bedside, seemingly still not fully understanding his father’s huge reaction, "Why was Dad so excited?"
How could he know, throughout the entire Profound Cyan Continent, it was almost unheard of for an eight-year-old to comprehend a third-level Cultivation Technique fully, and Su Chen undoubtedly set this precedent, bringing new hope to the once dejected Su Hutian! ...
Su Chen felt most of his energy restored. Feeling bored, he sat cross-legged and once again operated the Small Circulation.
Unknowingly, hours passed. He opened his eyes, quietly enjoying the comfort in his whole body, and let out a long sigh, "No wonder Dad always says Beast Cultivators are remarkable, even just meditating quietly every day extends life and strengthens the body."
He jumped off the bed, energetically exercised for a bit, then opened the door, gazing at the beautiful clouds on the horizon with a longing expression, "When will Dad get me the skills manual, I’m so looking forward to it..."
At dinner time, Su Chen, as usual, arrived alone in the Su Family’s hall, where he saw all the main members of the Su Family gathered together, except Su Hutian and Su Chen’s mother, Bai Shaqi.
"Su Chen, time to eat."
Su Xue waved to Su Chen.
Su Chen nodded and walked over. Although the Su Family couldn’t be considered a grand family, it had maintained traditions for over a hundred years. Direct family members sat on the right side of the long table, while the collateral lines sat on the left, with the Patriarch seated in the center to signify esteemed status.
Su Chen glanced at the new Patriarch, his third uncle Su Jie, and his direct relatives, then silently bowed his head and sat down.
"Alright, everyone is here except for my eldest brother and sister-in-law, let’s eat."
The dignified-faced Su Jie said coolly.
Everyone began to eat, and subconsciously, Su Chen clenched his fists, then, under Su Xue’s silent gaze, he picked up his bowl and began to eat his meal in small bites.
"Sister, look at Su Chen’s hands, they seem to have gotten much rougher."
Su Xue whispered in Su Yu’s ear.
Su Yu observed, noticing that Su Chen’s left hand, holding the bowl, was indeed noticeably rough, and his arm, which should have been tender, now bore a hint of muscle. She pursed her lips and said, "Xue’Er, just eat. If uncle hears, we’ll get scolded."
Su Xue nodded, and quieted down, leaving only the sound of eating in the large hall.
Not long after, dinner finished, Su Jie glanced around before speaking, "In a few days, the Carefree Sect will come to Iron Stone City to select disciples. Are you all prepared for it?"
Hearing this, Su Chen suddenly trembled inside, his left hand, holding the bowl, clenched even tighter!
He bit his lower lip hard, looked at Su Jie with a touch of anger. Such important news, yet no one ever told him. If it weren’t for the Patriarch’s order, how could everyone in the family know and he be kept in the dark?
Thinking of this, a wave of anger surged in his heart, his right hand gripping the chopsticks tightened, causing a slight creaking sound!
"Yes, we’re ready, Patriarch."
Around him, the collateral and clans’ children responded with confidence, and their parents smiled with satisfaction beside them.
Su Chen looked ahead and saw Su Jie’s son, Su Yu, looking at him with a provocative gaze, full of arrogance.
"Dad, Su Chen doesn’t have the qualifications to participate, right?"
Su Yu said deliberately in a loud voice, drawing everyone’s eyes to the trembling Su Chen.
Su Jie gave Su Chen a meaningful look, then at the empty spot beside him originally meant for Su Hutian, and said coolly, "He initially did, but later, the City Lord came to the Su Family and asked us to cancel his qualification, so..."
"So he was filtered out, right, Dad?"
Su Yu looked at his father, smiling. That smile bore an inappropriately sinister edge for a child. Su Chen’s heart twisted heavily, feeling even breathing was difficult.
Su Xue watched Su Chen with a pale face, clenching Su Yu tightly beneath the table, in her eyes, Su Chen looked so helpless and small, small enough to be ignored by everyone.
"Fortunately, the City Lord has foresight, or else, if he cost our Su Family face, even if I were selected by the Carefree Sect, I’d still feel disgraced..."
Su Yu shook his head, looking grateful.