Chapter 128: Obligations of a First-Class Sect, and the Wrath of the Myriad Pavilion!
The Daoist bell continued to intermittently resonate, majestic and righteous, as if declaring something to the world.
The heavy palace doors were pushed open, and a figure emerged. Clad in white robes like snow, tall and slender, it was Meng Changqing.
“Is it finally starting?” Meng Changqing looked towards the direction of the martial arena, where he faintly sensed many powerful auras. It was a highly anticipated battle, drawing the attention of the masses.
“Junior Brother Meng, it’s time to go.” Not far away, Lan Chan seemed to have been waiting for a while, smiling.
“Alright.” Meng Changqing nodded and approached the Spirit Hall, where many disciples had gathered, totaling ten.
Mo Xiaoyu made a silly face at Meng Changqing and raised a small fist. Today, she had tied her hair in a high ponytail, exuding vitality. Tʜe source of this ᴄontent ɪs nοvelfire.net
“This time, I’m going to defeat Han Luo ‘807’ and become number one!” The little girl placed her hands on her hips, full of determination, earning a proud look from Mo Shukuang.
“Now that everyone is here, let’s go.” Mo Shukuang waved his right hand, and a huge sword light reappeared as everyone ascended.
The sword light flickered as they flew towards the martial arena, encountering many fellow disciples from various veins along the way. Meng Changqing saw the brothers from the Shi family, their figures indeed quite eye-catching. Compared to them, other disciples from the Purple Nourishment Peak seemed quite slender.
The martial arena was a thousand meters wide, capable of accommodating numerous warriors for simultaneous battles, ensuring efficient results. The surroundings were already bustling with activity, with endless discussions about who would win today’s martial meet and whether the Tai Xuan Sect could fulfill all the conditions for successful promotion.
“Without Giant Spirit Sect, the situation for the Tai Xuan Sect is precarious.” Someone remarked, as people had gradually understood why the Hidden Dragon Ranking had changed so dramatically recently.
Since it was difficult to compete for the top spot, efforts were focused on other conditions. With Giant Spirit Sect’s involvement, continuously obstructing Tai Xuan Sect disciples and deliberately assisting the Flame Sun Valley, it would be challenging for the Tai Xuan Sect to fulfill the second condition, creating a strategic move.
Everyone understood, but there was no solution.
These were the rules set by the sacred land.
If you wanted to promote, you had to demonstrate overwhelming strength, proving that you were qualified to become a stronger force, thus gaining more territory and resources.
Otherwise, with the high potential of others, why should you be promoted?
“Look, the Nie family from Wind and Cloud City is over there.” Someone suddenly pointed.
On a clearly higher platform, the Nie family had already taken their seats. Although the Nie family did not participate in this martial meet, they had still ‘contributed.’
Otherwise, how could the Giant Spirit Sect occupy so many positions?
Today, there would only be two sects participating in the martial meet instead of three.
“Such a grand event, but without the Nie family’s presence, it’s a bad sign.” The old city lord sighed lightly, a trace of melancholy on his face.
“It’s all because our younger generation is not competitive enough.” A young man with a knife on his back said solemnly.
He was the strongest among the younger generation of the Nie family, ranking tenth on the Hidden Dragon Ranking and representing the last dignity of a second-class force.
“It’s fate. We can’t force it.” Watching him, the old city lord’s eyes flashed with relief as he patted his shoulder.
“Old Ancestor, I heard that after becoming a first-class sect, although you can receive many benefits and even get support from Central Province, it seems you also have to bear more responsibilities, such as suppressing the demonic abyss and demonic land!” The young man thought for a moment, his face showing a solemn expression.
The demonic abyss and demonic land were synonymous with great danger and terror. The things inside were enough to annihilate any second-class force!
Therefore, it had always required a first-class sect to guard it. If Tianling Prefecture had no first-class sect, then Central Province would send people to guard it.
“Although the demonic abyss and demonic land are dangerous, they will cause numerous casualties to the guarding force. But it’s worth it.” The old city lord shook his head. “As long as you reach the corresponding guard time, Central Province will give you an offer that no one can refuse.”
“What offer?” The young man was very curious.
He was very unfamiliar with this aspect, and had never heard of it…
The old city lord spoke softly, saying a few words.
The young man’s pupils suddenly contracted, his whole body trembling. It wasn’t until he swallowed his saliva that he gradually calmed down.
“No wonder becoming a first-class sect is irresistible to anyone.” The young man’s hands tightened slightly, feeling somewhat regretful. This kind of thing was definitely beyond his reach. The future could only belong to the Tai Xuan Sect or the Flame Sun Valley.
“There is a time for everything. If it’s not your time, don’t force it. Otherwise, you’ll end up worse off than before.”
The young man fell into silence.
As the saying goes, when monks are many, the porridge is thin.
After becoming a first-class sect, other forces would have to give up most of their territory. This was akin to cutting away half of their flesh. Over time, other forces would only become weaker, with little chance of rising again.
During their conversation, the teams from the Flame Sun Valley and Giant Spirit Sect also entered the scene, followed by the disciples from the seven veins of the Tai Xuan Sect.
Four high platforms stood in mid-air, facing each other from a distance, their powerful auras sweeping across the sky, ready to clash.
“They’re here!” The people below were all excited.
With everyone present, it meant that the battle was about to begin — the battle of the top talents in Tianling Prefecture!
However, at this moment, a huge cloud boat suddenly appeared in the sky.
As this place was the gate of the Tai Xuan Sect, no cloud boat from any other force was allowed to enter without permission. They had to stop in front of the gate. Therefore, this cloud boat was breaking the rules.
But no one spoke up because the flag fluttering on the swaying cloud boat was very conspicuous — it bore a few characters: “Wanxiang Pavilion.”
“The Pavilion of Myriad Vistas, overseeing all things under the heavens!”
The Wanxiang Pavilion was a powerful force affiliated with Central Province.
It was responsible for updating the ranking lists of the cultivation world, disseminating information, and promoting the rise of forces.
To some extent, it was above ordinary forces.
But the next moment, cracks appeared in the sky, and a huge palm stretched out, grabbing the cloud boat and throwing it away with force.
“Xi Yingqing!” An angry voice came from the cloud boat.