Chapter 168 - Arc 11: The Sects Grand Competition | Chapter 168: Match 15

Chapter 168 - Arc 11: The Sect's Grand Competition | Chapter 168: Match 15

Translator: Lynn

From the collection, Xu Ziqing selected the golden bead and expressed, “These were obtained from Li Cai. Apart from a couple with water and fire attributes, most of them are quite versatile. I particularly fancy this golden bead, so I’ve decided to take it. The rest shall be offered to Master, hoping that you will accept it.” While he did consider a few new friends, he prioritized honoring his Master.

Immortal Qiu He observed Xu Ziqing’s performance and noticed him brushing away several magical weapons. Assuming his disciple didn’t possess substantial reserves, he expected him to keep the items for himself. However, to his surprise, Xu Ziqing offered them up, evoking a sense of gratitude for his filial piety.

Being a renowned Jindan practitioner, Master Qiu He had no intention to covet his disciples’ gains. He glanced at the young disciples, smiling as he flicked the silver whip, making it bounce and fly into Luo Yao’s hand. “You focus intensively on studying talismans, but occasional restrictions can’t be avoided. You also need an offensive magical weapon. This is the ‘Bone Destruction Whip’. Despite its unattractive name, it’s top-grade. Take it and make good use of it.”

Luo Yao was momentarily bewildered. However, upon receiving the whip from Master Qiu He, his surprise couldn’t be hidden. His thoughts became somewhat complicated. In the past, he might have refused such a gift, but now, seeing the whip, he accepted it with gratitude, saying, “...Thank you for your kindness, senior.” His eyes flickered with uncertainty, pondering the implications.

Master Qiu He noticed the shift and offered gentle advice, “You’re overly cautious, and you possess a reserved temperament. The latter quality may help you achieve your goals, but the former could hinder your progress. Ponder on it carefully.” Hearing this, Luo Yao felt a jolt, raising his gaze to meet the Jindan Daoist’s eyes. The meaning within those eyes seemed profound, as if he had already seen through him. Yet, upon reflection, he interpreted the Master’s words as a subtle warning coupled with genuine concern, feeling a sense of gratitude. He took a deep breath and smiled calmly, “Thank you, Master, for your guidance. I will take it to heart.”

Observing the instruction being imparted, Master Qiu He nodded slightly. He then activated one of the ropes, sending it to Yue Jun. “This is called the ‘Immortal Binding Rope.’ It’s effective for capturing individuals, and I offer it to you.”

Yue Jun accepted it with joy, expressing his gratitude, “Thank you, Master!”

Next, Master Qiu He handed a ruler to Long Xuan, stating, “This is the ‘Huoyuan Ruler.’ It’s perfectly suited for you. Take it and make good use of it.”

Long Xuan also conveyed his gratitude for the gift.

In the end, Master Qiu He entrusted the Moon Worshiping Ding, a powerful item, to Qiu Ze, saying, “This is the ‘Moon Worshiping Ding,’ among the finest items. Possessing the strength of a mountain, it complements your earthly affinity. Collaborate with it, and your efforts will yield twice the results with half the exertion.”

Qiu Ze expressed his gratitude.

As the treasures were distributed, Yue Jun and the others felt a bit self-conscious, remarking, “The esteemed Masters have bestowed these exceptional magical treasures upon us, leaving a few of our female companions without. Even though Xu Ziqing acquired these, according to Master Qiu He’s allocation, Qiu Ze should receive one, and the rest should be shared with our junior sisters. It’s a bit unfair for individuals like us to benefit more, making it somewhat challenging to accept.”

Master Qiu He smiled reassuringly, “However, it’s appropriate to use items of that caliber if you possess the corresponding level of cultivation. My female disciples have yet to establish their foundations. Even if you were to give these to them, they wouldn’t be able to utilize them effectively. It’s better that you make the most of them. When they advance in their cultivation, I, as their master, will ensure they are appropriately taken care of.”

These words were meant to pacify the eight female disciples, encouraging them not to harbor feelings of envy.

The atmosphere soon regained its harmony.

Observing this, Xu Ziqing was pleased. Seeing Yun Lie alone, he couldn’t resist turning towards him and stated, “Although Li Cai’s items were of high quality, they don’t suit Shixiong’s nature. Allow me to find a rare sword for Shixiong.”

Yun Lie paused and responded, “You needn’t trouble yourself.”

Xu Ziqing sighed, “Is it possible that Shixiong finds me bothersome?”

Yun Lie assured, “You’ve never been a bother.”

Xu Ziqing chuckled, “In that case, I implore my Shixiong to agree to this proposition. Otherwise, I’ll remain unsettled, lost in idle thoughts, and fear it might affect my mood.”

– Thirty bottles of high-grade Buyuan Pill

– Five high-grade spirit stones

– Fifty middle-grade spirit stones

– Three hundred low-grade spirit stones

Such treatment was bestowed upon the top 20, but the top three received even more substantial rewards.

Nevertheless, many monks exhibited admiration and even envy.

It was no wonder everyone was eager to participate in this competition. Obtaining such a ranking meant an unexpected windfall. Not only was it worth several years of savings, but it could also be used to cultivate friendships. Even for personal cultivation, it saved a considerable amount of effort.

Xu Ziqing initially intended to use these rewards to honor his master, but Master Qiu He firmly declined. Consequently, Xu Ziqing had no choice but to bestow some benefits upon his junior sisters. Regrettably, they hadn’t reached the Foundation Establishment stage, rendering several rewards unusable for them. Only human-level exercises could be shared. Although there were only three copies of the human-level exercises, the junior sisters received a total of eight, and ultimately, no rewards went to waste.

After all, the Foundation Establishment stage’s grand competitions were just the beginning. Soon, the arenas were reconfigured into martial arts arenas, and the numerous martial arts arenas were further divided into ten to accommodate practitioners from the Golden Core Transformation period.

Master Qiu He and his group remained, still observing the competitions from the high platform. With hundreds of thousands of disciples in the Wuling Immortal Sect, these competitions would inevitably take a considerable amount of time...

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In the depths of Jile Peak, a cavern was excavated and named Jile Residence.

One day, a monk in a yellow robe ascended the mountain hastily, presenting a token, and made his way into the heart of Jile Residence.

The cavern was remarkably spacious, its interior adorned with the skin of an unknown creature—smooth, soft, and a striking bright red.

A plush couch rested upon this unusual skin, and on the couch reclined a man. Surrounding him were over ten attractive men and women, each engaged in various acts—some playfully holding his fingers, others offering wine with their lips, and a few provocatively rubbing their knees together. Notably, some were engrossed in more intimate activities.

The yellow-robed monk displayed no sign of embarrassment, although he avoided looking at the men and women. He respectfully lowered his head and, with a slightly nervous tone, called out, “Elder Ancestor!”

The man responded with a soft “yes” before a beautiful female cultivator, obediently kneeling behind him, helped him lean against her chest, revealing his face.

This man possessed long, refined eyebrows and delicate eyes, thin lips, and a pale complexion that lent a rather feminine appearance.

Despite looking around thirty, his actual age undoubtedly exceeded that.

His voice was remarkably gentle as he inquired, “What’s the matter? You seem quite agitated.”

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