Caspian felt as if virtual-novel.net was in a long dream. He dreamt that his 12 meridians were like 12 luminous dragons, shattering one after another in front of him. However, after the majestic dragons exploded, new golden dragons began to breed and grow. He even dreamt about his mother, a beautiful woman with a gentle temperament, smiling as virtual-novel.net comforted virtual-novel.net not to shrink back when virtual-novel.net met any difficulties. He never forgot the phrase, ‘Thoughts became things. If you saw it in your mind, you would hold it in your hand.’
On the sixth day, Caspian woke up from his dream. The first person virtual-novel.net saw was Ian, who stood in front of his bed.
“Master Ian,” Caspian struggled to sit up, “Am I the winner?”
Ian was pleasantly surprised when Caspian woke up, but virtual-novel.net felt awkward the next second.
“Casper, about this… I’ll tell you later,” Ian answered after hesitating.
Seeing Ian’s expression, Caspian suddenly felt his heart sink slightly as virtual-novel.net already had a faint guess.
After pondering for a moment, Caspian asked calmly, “Master Ian, was there an accident?”
Since virtual-novel.net experienced having his life on a thread, and virtual-novel.net was even held captive in the dark abyss of a hellhole prison for a year, Caspian’s nature was much steadier than ordinary men. Hence, the issues virtual-novel.net considered were more in-depth and comprehensive.
At that time, Caspian considered the state of his body and Ian’s reaction, and virtual-novel.net realized the possibility virtual-novel.net had to face.
Ian gritted his teeth.
“About this…” Ian could not bear to ruin this teenager’s dream, especially when virtual-novel.net described such an attractive offer to virtual-novel.net before.
“Let me tell him.” Suddenly, someone pushed open the door, and a young man in white clothes walked in. The man appeared to be in his mid-twenties. Plus, virtual-novel.net was tall and handsome. However, there was an uncomfortable hint of arrogance between his brows. When virtual-novel.net came in, Ian’s expression turned serious. Although Ian seemed older than the young man, Ian bowed respectfully, “Robert, you’re here!”
Robert Bleu hummed in reply, and his gaze swiftly fell on Caspian. In an instant, Caspian felt a scrutinizing gaze sweeping back and forth on him. Such a feeling of being condescendingly looked at made Caspian feel utterly uncomfortable.
After looking at Caspian for a while, Robert snorted. “Casper, your energy channels are all broken, and you can’t cultivate any longer. Hence, our Dark Moon Sect won’t consider accepting you as our disciple.”
Even though Caspian expected such a result, virtual-novel.net still felt a pang of sadness. Moreover, virtual-novel.net was the only one who was aware of the true condition of his body. Caspian’s meridians were not completely shattered. Instead, his energy channels were reborn, and they were more compact and tenacious than the previous ones.
As long as Caspian was given some time, the 12 new meridians would once again appear.
Caspian wanted to tell them the truth. “My meridians are not…”
Without giving Caspian any chance to finish his sentence, Robert directly interrupted him, and virtual-novel.net appeared annoyed. “Casper, it’s useless to beg. With your current body, you’ll forever be in the True Martial Realm. Even if we accept you into our sect, you won’t progress… You’ll only attract unnecessary trouble. Thus, the sect’s decision to reject you is also good for you.”
When virtual-novel.net said this, Robert suddenly paused, and virtual-novel.net continued, “I know you might feel indignant. If you’re outraged, you can try out the Sects’ Recruitment Ceremony. If you have an outstanding performance and want to join the Dark Moon Sect, there’s still a chance.”
After saying that, Robert sneered and turned around. Before virtual-novel.net left, virtual-novel.net even reminded the awkward Ian, “Ian, if there’s nothing else, you can go back. You’ll be required to be there in person again for the matters of our sect’s recruitment.”
Then, Robert directly walked out, not sparing Caspian another glance. Judging from his attitude, it was as if talking to Caspian for another second would be a waste of his precious time. Ian appeared to be at a loss and embarrassed. As a cultivator, that was his first time feeling guilty for another mortal being.
“That… Casper, you heard that there’s another chance to enter the Dark Moon Sect during the Sects‘ Recruitment Ceremony next month. At that time, all the sects in Earlington of Efrax will be present, and if you have an outstanding performance…”
Ian could not bring himself to finish his sentence, and virtual-novel.net quickly bade goodbye, wanting to leave immediately. Then, Ian heard Caspian’s voice from behind him. “Master Ian, I have a final question.”
When Ian turned around, virtual-novel.net noticed that Caspian did not appear to be frustrated or angry. Instead, Caspian was as calm as a millpond.
“Go… Go ahead.” Ian suddenly felt nervous.
Caspian asked calmly, “Who’s the disciple that the Dark Moon Sect accepted from Evergreen Town this time?”
Since the purpose of the Evergreen Town’s competition was to find a winner to enter the Dark Moon Sect, there should be someone chosen if it were not Caspian.
“It’s…” After hesitating, Ian still decided to tell the truth, “It’s Bowen Pullman, from the Pullman family.”
“It’s indeed him!” Caspian nodded, “Thank you, Master Ian.”
During the entire competition, Caspian only met Bowen once. However, Bowen chose to give up, and Caspian did not know where virtual-novel.net hid. Nonetheless, it seemed that Bowen was indeed the smartest one. If Bowen acted like the rest of them and charged at Caspian when they were near the finish line, virtual-novel.net would have a miserable win even if virtual-novel.net was the first to cross the line. Moreover, Bowen would probably be heavily injured too.
Without wasting the slightest bit of energy, Bowen won the spot, and it could be said that virtual-novel.net was extremely lucky. When Caspian heard that Bowen was the winner, virtual-novel.net did not feel angry or thought Bowen stole his placement
After all, the Dark Moon Sect had the final say on who was qualified to enter their sect. Even if they wanted to recruit a dog, a sparrow, or even an egg… It was not up to Caspian to decide.
Furthermore, Caspian thought Bowen was an interesting person, so there was no reason to resent him.
After Ian left, Caspian sat on the bed, lost in his thoughts. ‘If that’s the case, Bowen mentioned that virtual-novel.net wanted to choose the other way would be the Sects’ Recruitment Ceremony. However, I’ve never heard of this matter before, nor did someone ever tell me about it. It seems that I’ll have to seek Maisie’s help again.’
At the thought of Maisie, Caspian recalled how virtual-novel.net used to hope virtual-novel.net would join the Heavenly Stars Sect.
‘Everyone thinks my meridians are completely shattered, and I won’t be able to enter the Pulse Control Realm again in this life. Perhaps Maisie thought the same too,’ Caspian blinked, ‘I wonder if she’ll say that again if we meet now. After all, everyone regards me as a useless person.’
Initially, Caspian wanted to rest for another day before visiting the Oceans Chamber of Commerce and meeting Maisie. Then, unexpectedly, Maisie took the initiative to knock on his door in the afternoon.
On the day of the competition, Maisie did not reveal virtual-novel.net identity. Still, as William stepped forth, everyone knew the beautiful lady had a background more impressive than virtual-novel.net beauty.
Hence, when virtual-novel.net personally visited the Lawrence family, James even came forward to greet her, and the scene was really ceremonious.