C2609 CHAPTER2609
C2609 CHAPTER2609
To his surprise, Mo Fan, who had been taken under the wing of the Navy Tide Sacred Clan's elder, was sitting across from him. Peter couldn't help but smile at the sight of him. "You've only just joined the Canglan Sacred Sect. Shouldn't you be settling your own affairs first? What's the rush in visiting me? Have you chosen a Dominator Realm expert as your mentor yet?"
"Not yet," Mo Fan replied, shaking his head with a look of concern. "Brother Peter, I'm aware that my eight-starred talent is thanks to you. I'm well aware of my own abilities, and frankly, I don't see myself as worthy of being a disciple to a Ruler-level expert within the Canglan Sacred Sect."
Mo Fan was uncertain about the methods Peter had used to evaluate his eight-starred talent, but he knew that if he were to outshine the master's master within the Canglan Sacred Sect, it would eventually come to light.
Such a revelation could potentially enrage the Canglan Sacred Clan, leading to dire consequences.
"It's fine," Peter reassured him with a gentle smile. "If I've granted you this eight-star talent, trust that I can also ensure you live up to it. Don't worry about it."
Hearing Peter's words, Mo Fan felt a wave of relief wash over him. Despite Peter not appearing much older than himself, there was an undeniable conviction in his voice that instilled confidence.
"If you say there's no issue, then I believe there won't be," Mo Fan said, looking up at Peter with newfound resolve. "Big Brother Peter, do you need my assistance with something specific within the Canglan Saint Sect?"
Given Peter's capabilities, it would likely be effortless for him to demonstrate an eight or nine-star talent. Yet, he had chosen to join the Canglan Saint Sect as an outer disciple, keeping a low profile and revealing only an eight-star talent.
Mo Fan was no fool; he could infer Peter's motives for joining the Canglan Sacred Clan. It was clear he wished to avoid drawing undue attention. The request for Mo Fan to exhibit his eight-star talent likely served a purpose in Peter's broader plan within the Canglan Sacred Clan.
However, despite the complexity of Peter Parker's motives for helping him, Mo Fan remained deeply appreciative. Without Peter Parker's assistance, Mo Fan, with his mere six-star talent, would likely have faced the same setbacks as the previous year during the Canglan Sacred Sect's three trials, ultimately failing to become a disciple.
At that time, his family would have been at the mercy of the Jin Family, possibly even facing extinction. Now, thanks to Peter Parker, Mo Fan had proven his eight-star talent and stood a chance to become the master of the Navy Tide Sacred Sect's Chief Sovereign Realm expert. The Jin Family wouldn't dare to threaten them anymore.
Mo Fan couldn't thank Peter Parker enough for this turn of events.
"You're very smart. I did help you because I have a favor to ask," Peter Parker said with a smile. "I need to gather some information from the Canglan Sacred School, but it's not appropriate for me to appear there. So, I'd like you to do some inquiries on my behalf."
"What information do you need, Big Brother Peter Parker?" Mo Fan asked, a wave of relief washing over him.
His biggest concern had been getting caught in the crossfire of any animosity between Peter Parker and the Canglan Sacred School. The task of simply collecting information seemed much more manageable.
Peter Parker looked intently at Mo Fan and said slowly, "I'm interested in learning more about the Heavenly Dao of the Canglan Universe."
"The Heavenly Dao of the Canglan Universe?" Mo Fan was taken aback.
He knew that each universe had its own Heavenly Dao, which played a role in overcoming the Heavenly Tribulation. Yet, the Heavenly Dao was enigmatic and elusive. Even the Navy Tide Sacred Sect, the foremost authority in the Canglan Universe, likely had limited knowledge of its universe's Heavenly Dao.
But Mo Fan was well aware that if anyone in the Canglan Universe had insights into the Heavenly Dao, it would undoubtedly be the Canglan Sacred Sect.
"Big Brother Peter Parker, rest assured, if the Canglan Sacred Clan has any information on the Canglan Universe's Heavenly Dao, I will find it for you. Expect good news from me."
Mo Fan confidently assured Peter Parker and then took his leave.
Shortly thereafter, Peter Parker maintained a low profile on the fringes of the Canglan Sacred School, eagerly awaiting word from Mo Fan.
Yet, despite his discretion, trouble had a way of finding him.
On that particular day, Peter was in his room, as he had been on many days before, anticipating news from Mo Fan. Suddenly, his door was violently flung open.
A group of four or five imposing individuals stormed in.
Leading the pack was a burly young man with an intimidating demeanor, his cultivation level having reached the impressive Quasi-World God tier.
Peter knew that within the outer sect of the Canglan Saint Sect, such a cultivation level was highly esteemed. This meant the young man before him likely held considerable sway.
Flanking the muscular youth were four disciples from the Heavenly God Realm.
Among them was Jin Xiao, a face unfamiliar to Peter but known for his recent clash with Mo Fan in Canglan Sacred City.
It didn't take long for Peter to deduce that the day's confrontation was probably instigated by Jin Xiao.
Now that Mo Fan had ascended to the rank of core disciple within the Canglan Sacred School, Jin Xiao was unable to confront him directly. It was clear he had chosen to take his frustrations out on Peter instead.
"What's the meaning of this? Why have you barged into my room uninvited?" Peter inquired, looking up at his uninvited guests with a composed demeanor.
A follower of the burly youth, a Third Order Heavenly God, barked at Peter, "Newcomer, are you aware of the rules? You've been here this long and yet haven't presented yourself to our boss. Seems like you're not interested in being part of the outer sect, huh?"
Peter, unimpressed and visibly annoyed, retorted, "And who might your boss be? Why should I report to him? I suggest you leave now before I'm forced to take action."
The burly youth, known as Zhao Mang, took offense at Peter's words, his face growing stern. "Don't presume you can ignore me just because you're friends with someone who has an eight-star talent!"
"Kid, do you realize that Senior Brother Zhao Mang ranks among the top three disciples in the outer circle of the Canglan Saint Sect, and yet you fail to show him the slightest respect? Why aren't you bowing down and begging for Senior Brother Zhao's forgiveness?" Jin Xiao taunted Peter Parker with a chilling smirk.
Back in Canglan Sacred City, if Peter hadn't interfered, Jin Xiao would have provoked Mo Fan into acting rashly within the city limits, costing him his chance to join the Canglan Sacred Sect. But as fate would have it, not only did Mo Fan gain admission to the Canglan Sacred School, he also demonstrated his exceptional eight-star talent and was immediately accepted as a core disciple.
Jin Xiao's resentment toward Peter Parker ran deep.
Now, within the outer sect of the Navy Tide Sacred School, Mo Fan couldn't be there to shield Peter at every turn. Jin Xiao saw his opportunity for retribution. This was the very reason he had goaded Zhao Mang into rallying others to cause trouble for Peter Parker.