Chapter 1312: Chapter 1283: Esoteric Sect, Holy Stele (2)

Ye Guichen nodded lightly, not saying anything more.

There was fresh water and food on the boat, so the two of them would not starve even if they stayed for two months.

Afterward, Ye Guichen stepped onto the water.

He channeled True Qi to the soles of his feet and then activated his miraculous movement technique, walking on the water’s surface.

Seeing Ye Guichen’s actions, the two pirates knelt down again, fully convinced of Ye Guichen’s immortal identity.

However, Ye Guichen currently was not able to truly achieve Sword Flight.

The distance to becoming a so-called immortal was likely still quite great.

Upon arriving on the island, Ye Guichen’s feet touched the sand, and he was immediately greeted by an inexplicable sense of comfort.

The sand on this beach was different from ordinary sand, not only soft but seemingly with a massaging effect. Waves of Spiritual Energy emanated from the beach, making one feel relaxed and happy.

As far as the eye could see, there was not a single person in sight, as if this were just an uninhabited island.

However, Ye Guichen knew that the Esoteric Sect should have quite a few people here.

Thinking about it, Ye Guichen decided to head to the mountain summit first, to check out the Holy Stele, hoping to encounter others along the way.

Walking all the way, Ye Guichen only encountered some small wild beasts and insects, not a single large beast.

With almost no obstacles, it took Ye Guichen less than an hour to reach the foot of the mountain.

Looking up, he could already see the tall Holy Stele standing on the mountain top.

This place had obviously been developed, with stairs leading up the mountain, Ye Guichen counted, surprisingly there were one hundred and eight steps.

Meanwhile, hiding in the shadows, several pairs of eyes were watching Ye Guichen.

One of them was precisely Long Yuntai, whom Ye Guichen had seen before.

In addition, there were two men and one woman.

The oldest among them appeared to be in his seventies or eighties, but his spirit seemed fine. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

The woman looked around forty years old, yet her allure remained, wearing a loose robe that couldn’t conceal her voluptuous figure.

"Long Yuntai, you say this young man is our Sect Master? He looks too young, doesn’t he?" the woman asked.

Her name was Chen Xiaonuan, like Long Yuntai, she was a guardian of the Esoteric Sect’s Holy Stele.

Clearly, from the moment Ye Guichen was on the island, they had already noticed him.

Long Yuntai had long told Ye Guichen about the ability to cultivate the Xuanming Prison Suppressing Technique, now hearing this, he glanced at Chen Xiaonuan, "Believe it or not, ever since someone last cultivated the Xuanming Prison Suppressing Technique, who else has been able to cultivate it? Besides, this young lad is so young, didn’t the previous Sect Master say that anyone who could cultivate the Xuanming Prison Suppressing Technique would be our Sect Master?"

Chen Xiaonuan pursed her lips, expressing dissatisfaction, "Even so, I still feel this young man is too young. Moreover, it is said that among the previous Sect Masters of the Esoteric Sect, someone once cultivated seven techniques. This young lad just became our Sect Master with the Xuanming Prison Suppressing Technique alone, I still don’t quite accept it."

"Hehe, seven techniques, that’s a monstrous figure. Back then, that Sect Master was most deserving of becoming an immortal, how can you compare with that predecessor?" said Long Yuntai sarcastically, "Chen Xiaonuan, from what you mean, if Sect Master Ye cannot step on over seven steps, are you not going to acknowledge him as Sect Master?"

"Hehe, it’s not that serious, if he can step on over three steps, I would be convinced." Chen Xiaonuan raised her chin, her delicate beauty seemingly untouched by age.

The Esoteric Sect now only has a dozen or so people, but they all know the Holy Stele is no ordinary item.

Especially those one hundred and eight steps, which represent future directions.

It is recorded in the Esoteric Sect’s ancient books that the one hundred and eight techniques not only represent an unprecedented height of techniques but also indicate a person’s talent.

Every step taken is equivalent to being able to practice one technique.

Such a person is already considered a genius.

As a majority of people, upon setting foot on the first step, would cough up blood and die, not to mention cultivation, they wouldn’t even have their lives.

Being able to step on two steps indicates being able to cultivate two techniques, which already counts as a prodigy, with unlimited future achievements.

Currently, within the entire Esoteric Sect, only one person has reached the second step, now temporarily handling all the various affairs of the Esoteric Sect.

That person is the elder standing beside Long Yuntai who has remained silent.

Beyond that, within the entire Esoteric Sect, no one can step foot further, yet it’s rumored that Sect Masters of the Esoteric Sect are exceptionally talented, and many have managed to reach above the third step.

Being able to step onto the third step indicates becoming a cultivation master, and there’s potential of achieving immortality in the future.

The strongest Sect Master of that time had already reached the seventh step, yet now it’s unknown where he is.

The entire Esoteric Sect speculates that the Sect Master has probably ascended to immortality, becoming the legendary true immortal.

Of course, these are mere speculations, as they have not actually witnessed it.

However, regarding these steps and the content on the Holy Stele, the entire Esoteric Sect has experienced them.

Those steps appeared ordinary, yet upon setting foot on them, it’s as though entering another world.

Reflecting now, they all feel cold sweat, not daring to attempt it again.

"Perhaps he can create a miracle, surpassing five steps maybe." unexpectedly, the elder spoke.