Chapter 474 -473: Preparations from All Sides_1

The news about the competition organized by the Imperial court quickly spread across the continent. Since the final bout is scheduled to take place in the Seek Dao Sect coinciding with the twelve-hundredthousand-year anniversary of the Sect, the competition was named the Seek Dao Conference.

Numerous sects eagerly warmed up, gearing up to send their proudest disciples into the battle.

The advent of the Great Era resulted in the emergence of countless prodigies. Many organizations have nurtured gifted disciples with excellencies far beyond previous generations, biding their time for a chance to surprise everyone.

And now, the opportunity is finally here!

“With the leaders of the Five Great Immortal Sects acting as judges, rewards such as magic skills, natural treasures, semi-immortal level cultivation experiences, chances to explore secret realms, and ancient books… these rewards would tempt even me. If I were still young, I would definitely take part,” sighed the Tower Leader. During his youth, he didn’t have such an excellent opportunity where he could compete with the continent’s best talents, let alone receive such lucrative rewards.

“Mingtai, you are the most gifted individual in our Sword Tower, the only person who has received the enlightened teaching in a millennium. I have faith in you making a name for yourself in the Seek Dao Conference,” said the Tower Leader to Mingtai.

“I will not let the sect down!” Mingtai replied.

…

“Although our Flying Waterfall Sect is a second-class sect and wouldn’t have usually been qualified to participate in the final bout, it’s different this time. Kong Hao, you’re as talented as core disciples from first-class and superior sects!”

“I know you’ve always been low-profile and don’t like to show off. Despite becoming an enlightened disciple of the core tradition, you didn’t try to win any followers or establish your small group as other people did but focused on cultivating instead. You don’t meddle in worldly affairs,” the sect leader said to Kong Hao.

“Master, I…” Kong Hao hesitated. He had chosen the Flying Waterfall Sect hoping for a quiet life, a peaceful practice. He hadn’t expected trouble to find him even when he didn’t want any.

“If it were any other competition, I wouldn’t insist. But this time, it’s organized by the Imperial court. I don’t expect you to be a champion, but if you could just qualify for the final round and earn a chance for the sect to participate in the Seek Dao Sect’s grand celebration, it’d benefit our sect greatly!”

“Furthermore, this competition will be evaluated by the leaders of the Five Great Immortal Sects. If they could offer you some critique, it would greatly benefit your cultivation!”

“Alright,” Kong Hao relented.

…

“Semi-Immortal level cultivation notes? How can the Great Xia afford to give such amazing rewards, whose value is immeasurable… as for the Great Yu dynasty, which I’ve served for so many years, they wouldn’t even provide me with notes of Pass Tribulation quality. Well, if they refused to give it to me, they shouldn’t blame me for getting it from Great Xia instead!”

“With the cultivation notes of Semi-Immortal level, the other rewards, and the Single Spiritual Root of mine, the chances of me reaching the stage of Pass Tribulation in the future will be even greater!”

“A position befits Zhenjun’s status is approaching!”

…

“Hmm, the final is at Seek Dao Sect? How convenient! I was wondering how to infiltrate the Seek Dao Sect, and voilà! there comes my chance.”

“Seek Dao Sect, if something bad happens during the celebration, don’t blame me. Blame the decisions made by the Imperial court!”

“Considering this, both the Seek Dao Sect and the Imperial court would likely invite Great Powers to ensure order. It’s a little tricky, I wonder what cultivation level the people invited will be. Well, just to be safe, I’ll bring everyone.”

…

Laurel Fairy Palace.

“Lan Ting, our sect needs to select a candidate in the mid-stage of Golden Core to take part in the final bout. I’ve decided that you will be our representative. What do you think?”

“I obey your order!”

After receiving the order, Lan Ting dared to glance at her master. However, she couldn’t discern her master’s emotions as she was wearing a veil. After pondering for a moment, she managed to ask.

“Master, will I be able to meet Lu Yang at the Seek Dao Sect?”

Luo Hongxia’s eyes twitched, slightly grinding her teeth: “Yes, you will. Even if nobody else can see him, you will certainly get to meet him!”

…

Five Elements Sect.

“Bai Ming, our Five Elements Sect should send a representative who is in the mid-stage of Golden Core to compete. You must make our sect proud.”

“I guarantee successful completion, but disciple has one question.”

“You ask.”

“What happened to the wound on your face?”

“Don’t ask what you should not.”

…

Prison Suppressing Sect.

“Tianzhi, I have no particular expectations for this competition. However, if you encounter someone from the Five Elements Sect, beat them up hard. There’s no need to show them any respect!”

“Yes.”

Seeing Yan Tianzhi was about to leave, Yang Ding stopped him: “Wait a minute, won’t you ask me how I got these injuries?”

“Anyway, it’s not, me, who, did it.”

…

Slaughterhouse.

“….”

“Master, say something. Even if we Buddhists advocate ‘understanding without speaking’, you can’t just give me a look and expect me to understand!”

“Master, why did you just practice Silent Zen out of nowhere? Now that you can’t speak or communicate through your Spiritual Sense or letters.”

Master Jiesha still did not speak.

Mystified, Shi Chan put down his butcher knife, trying to understand the meaning behind his master’s look.

The Suspension Temple is good in many ways: brothers are in harmony, resources are abundant, and are guided by Great Powers who have reached Pass Tribulation.

The only problem lies in interpreting their cryptic hints.

Shi Chan often complained that his master’s words were as good as silence, and now, he has even stopped talking.

“Forget it, I should continue butchering pigs.”

…

Meng Jingzhou arrived at Sky Gate Mountain, and the moment he entered the abode, he saw Lu Yang slouched lazily on a chair, crossing his arms on his stomach.

Eldest Senior Sister was not present.

“Why did you call me here?” Meng Jingzhou was annoyed at Lu Yang. Why did this youngster have to be the Acting Sect Master?

After receiving a Five Elements Sect magic skill as per their agreement, Qiu Jin’an just returned from the visit. Immediately upon his return, the Acting Sect Master summoned him.

“Little Meng, come on in, don’t hold back.” Lu Yang said cheerfully.

Meng Jingzhou glanced around the abode. There was only one chair in the entire abode, which Lu Yang was currently occupying.

Am I supposed to sit on your goddamn head?

Lu Yang conveniently neglected the eye-roll from Meng Jingzhou, and said leisurely,

“You must have heard about the conference organized by the Imperial court. It’s going to take place alongside our sect’s celebration. The conference is divided into various categories, one for each minor realm. The sect is taking the conference very seriously. After multiple discussions with the elders, participants for all other minor realms were decided. However, the decision for a mid-stage Golden Core realm representative is still pending, causing quite the dilemma.”

“The disciples that can represent the sect in the conference must be the best amongst all. After much thought, I decided it should be you entering the competition despite a tide of public opinion against it.”

Meng Jingzhou’s eyes lit up and he involuntarily grinned; he found Lu Yang’s words pleasing and felt warm all over. “So you finally admit that I am stronger than you?”

The grin on Lu Yang’s face widened: “I am one of the judges.”

He had been striving for this moment, enduring hardships and suffering for the Fairy Eternity.

“Shit!”