His deep, sunken eyes were like two huge spirals that pulled everything into them; light, space, and even time. In them, it was as if everything was meaningless. With just a glance, Chui Yim and Kam Chin Kee lost their souls to the spirals and their minds went blank, losing their ability to think.303Please respect copyright.PENANA1zdwNyQyWo
“Kneel, we’ll start the ceremony.” Sung Tsz Hin’s voice pulled the both of them back magically, which left the both of them in a cold sweat. Even in their past lives, they had never once come across such an overwhelmingly powerful person.303Please respect copyright.PENANAT13OJlIu2R
The boys knelt in front of the elderly man.303Please respect copyright.PENANAo9wBkQ5pku
“First, bow to the heavens to express gratitude for the gifts bestowed.303Please respect copyright.PENANAxIb2q8PqeD
“Second, bow to the earth to express gratitude for the blessings bestowed.303Please respect copyright.PENANA9xFlB8R7UK
“Third, bow to the master to express gratitude for the knowledge bestowed.”303Please respect copyright.PENANAcnAgbKWa3P
Kam Chin Kee and Chui Yim finished the ceremony respectfully. If they were still unable to sense the terrifying capability of the old man after locking eyes with him, the boys would be idiots.303Please respect copyright.PENANAw2ypvKc6Ts
“The ceremony is finished.” Sung Tsz Hin wore a smile, happiness was evident in his voice. “We are officially senior and junior brothers from now on.”303Please respect copyright.PENANAklEC7DhPR2
The old man was similarly looking at them gently. “I’m the Seven-Star Elder. If you find yourself in any dangerous situations that you’re unable to escape from, you can try calling my name. There might be a miracle.”303Please respect copyright.PENANAtLfZRbwS0b
These words made Chui Yim shudder. He might’ve been making a casual statement, but his confidence was overflowing.303Please respect copyright.PENANA49D8Fb7OTe
So he’s the palace master of Cloud Palace, the strongest man in the world today?303Please respect copyright.PENANAImMMLlLz4M
The Seven-Star Elder looked at them with satisfaction. “I do not guide my disciples hand in hand. I’ll only teach what I need to, your cultivation is dependent on you.303Please respect copyright.PENANAeNVwYTWJpu
“All seven disciples of mine will learn three powerful styles taught by me in total. Come to me after breaking through the one, two, and three-chambered states. I’ll teach them to you.303Please respect copyright.PENANANQahsUk3vT
“Since it’s your first day here, you might have other errands. Come here again seven days later, that will be your first lesson.303Please respect copyright.PENANAmCblaUCqWk
“Siu Hin, I’m getting tired, Bring your junior brothers back to rest first,” The Seven-Star Elder told Sung Tsz Hin and turned around once again, fishing for nothing in the clouds.303Please respect copyright.PENANAwwyOUkU37j
“Let’s go, Junior Brothers.” Sung Tsz Hin heeded his words and left with the boys.303Please respect copyright.PENANAuZo0twviGi
Chui Yim spared the Seven-Star Elder a weird look. The old man seemed terrifying from his back, a huge mountain yet mysterious like the fog at the same time. However, Chui Yim also felt a hint of loneliness from him.303Please respect copyright.PENANApkKfiaQ1Iq
Is this what the world means by “it’s cold standing at the top of the world?”
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Time flew by. The boys did not seem to have done much, but half a day had already passed. They reported in at noon and it was now evening, the sun dying the entire mountain orange.303Please respect copyright.PENANAKkiGx1qDlg
It might’ve been due to them being in the mountains that gave Chui Yim and Kam Chin Kee the privilege of watching such a clear sunset. They stared at the scenery in a daze.303Please respect copyright.PENANAtimqTTdoIQ
The Wandering Son’s Lake residence was located on the outskirts of South Imperial City, but it was still in the city after all.303Please respect copyright.PENANA1glJHsmDMZ
In the mountains, the orange ball that was the sun was so big that it seemed within their reach. Chui Yim and Kam Chin Kee were awestruck by the beautiful scene while Sung Tsz Hin watched from the back with a gentle smile, gasping at how precise his master’s judgments were.303Please respect copyright.PENANAV0dMpewSvJ
The trio returned to the village, where it was currently bustling with activities.303Please respect copyright.PENANAoEgbY8siNp
The doors to every residence were now open.303Please respect copyright.PENANAGhbFsp4Pn6
Wong Kei was still busy pondering under the old banyan tree;
Wat Suen sat on the stairs in front of her house with a guqin on her knees;303Please respect copyright.PENANA5bYHt1Jw6x
Yim Mo Chiu was outside her house moving rhythmically. They were unable to identify what she was doing;303Please respect copyright.PENANA01hPFIL1PR
Meanwhile, Hui Sai Cheong was running around busily along with Lam Ming Sum.303Please respect copyright.PENANAT3v06f2gxu
Only now did the boys realise the houses were placed in an interesting layout; the doors of all houses were facing each other so that one would see the other houses the moment they exited their own. There was an empty spot in the layout – where the boys would build their houses.303Please respect copyright.PENANAzIoGpL1XVY
When their houses were done, the houses would face each other with a big space in the middle like a huge square.303Please respect copyright.PENANAHeMnUswHxD
“Junior Brother!” Hui Sai Cheong saw them from afar and welcomed them. “I’m still preparing dinner; you can do your stuff first!”303Please respect copyright.PENANAZVHRNrBmwi
“Elder Brother Chui, Brother Chin Kee! Food will be ready later!” Lam Ming Sum yelled like how Hui Sai Cheong did, but she was out of breath soon and ended up coughing badly.303Please respect copyright.PENANARSYPfG2OI9
Cloud Palace was more like a close-knit village that spent time together rather than an institution. All of them led peaceful lives.303Please respect copyright.PENANAUJFF5czVvH
Chui Yim and Kam Chin Kee were feeling emotional. Who would have expected this from Cloud Palace, the place that shook the world?303Please respect copyright.PENANA1xfcgWx9ZE
As if able to read their minds, or perhaps because every junior experienced the same emotion on their first day, Sung Tsz Hin flashed them a smile. “Cloud Palace only cares about the mysteries of the Heavenly Realm, and the only way to achieve this is to stay out of worldly affairs.303Please respect copyright.PENANA1EMXXW3jbW
“Fifth Junior Sister’s Mirror Lake and Fourth Junior Brother’s Fear Dragon tested one’s characteristics and determination.303Please respect copyright.PENANAphCFlcytro
“Third Junior Brother’s Cleanse tested the physical body, while Second Junior Sister’s Six Steps was on your capability.”303Please respect copyright.PENANA0gJuVag90Y
Sung Tsz Hin turned to the sunset, which left a beautiful orange glow on his fair skin. “As for my Bridge, it was all about letting go. Sixth Junior Brother could let go of the temptations of the Cloud Palace enrollment to save Lee Bak, while Seventh Junior Brother saved Sixth Junior Brother and Mung Si.303Please respect copyright.PENANAEFbUMn3GMd
“Moreover, you have strong passions and goals; puppetry for Sixth Junior Brother and forging for Seventh Junior Brother.303Please respect copyright.PENANAihSaKEcVh3
“To Cloud Palace, following your heart is the only thing that matters. Every disciple of Cloud Palace is an elite and has great talent, but that’s not the most important factor to Master. Instead, the most important thing is the heart to search for truth.303Please respect copyright.PENANAEzL0024uZ9
“Without such a character, one would never fit in with us.”303Please respect copyright.PENANArF7iGfWmy9
Chui Yim and Kam Chin Kee were in deep thought. Indeed, overly ambitious cultivators who only cared about the outcome would never be able to live in such a minimalistic environment where only peace and harmony mattered.303Please respect copyright.PENANARPYWTur3sY
“C’mon, my junior brothers. Let’s enjoy your welcome party.”
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The natural black sky hugged the entire mountain. In the square, there was a bonfire.303Please respect copyright.PENANA4RNDo42RWG
Wong Kei was finally not looking at his game of Go but enjoying the food on his plate. Wat Suen was playing melodious pieces that echoed across the clouds while Yim Mo Chiu was dancing to the piece.
The petite woman looked just like a flaming human, dancing energetically like a ball of flame. Chui Yim and Kam Chin Kee also finally understood why her Six Steps during the enrollment seemed connected; they were the steps to a dance routine.
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