Chapter 848: Urging Construction...

Cangbo Mountain.

Because the immortal was undergoing tribulation, the original mountain range had been split into a canyon by the lightning tribulation.

This was the auspicious location that Su Qinian chose to build the high platform. As dawn broke, a group of cultivators had already begun working in this canyon.

A cultivator traveled thousands of miles on his sword to transport the white jade from the Southern Continent here.

There was also a powerful cultivator carrying stones on his back, placing them on a high platform that had already been built.

Because many of the stones are too large, although cultivators can lift them with their spiritual power, it is difficult for them to handle them gently, unless they are old monsters like Su Qinian.

But they are already old monsters in the Integration Realm and Void Realm, how could they possibly do something as despicable as moving stones?

"Elder Su, could you please give me a heads-up? What is the purpose of this high platform?"

In a pavilion near the construction site, Su Qinian stood amidst the slowly spinning washing machine, a row of spiritual tea offered by his elders laid out before him, his expression serene.

A group of elders from various sects gathered around the area.

These sects moved to the vicinity of the Moon Shadow Sect along with the medium and large sects. However, compared to large sects like the Blade Sect and the Zen Sect, they had almost no opportunity to negotiate with the Moon Shadow Sect. Nevertheless, they did enjoy the spiritual energy emanating from the Moon Shadow Sect.

As the saying goes, people strive for higher positions, and sects that want to rise in status seek opportunities to cultivate good relationships with major sects.

Cangbo Mountain is located on the outermost edge of the Moon Shadow Sect's core power, and it is the place with the most sects.

As the white jade platform rose from the ground, even though it was just a foundation, people came attracted by the scent.

"What's the point of building it? Hehe~" Su Qinian raised an eyebrow and smiled mysteriously.

This smile made the sect elders exchange bewildered glances, their hearts feeling like a million insects were crawling inside them.

"Elder Su, these are the freshest Lingxu Grasses that our sect just planted. They are the sweetest for making tea. Please don't find them too cheap."

An old man in the Nascent Soul stage tremblingly placed a spatial ring on the tea table in front of Su Qinian, his face full of flattery.

Upon seeing this, the others immediately understood.

"Elder Su, I really cannot control this top-grade magic weapon flying sword. It would be more appropriate to give it to you."

"Elder Su, you can have this thousand-year-old Moon Pearl. It would be excellent for refining medicine or making jewelry for your Daoist partner."

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Several items that are treasures to mortals but ordinary resources to the Moon Shadow Sect were placed before them.

Su Qinian accepted them one by one.

It's not that I'm greedy; to me, these things are garbage.

Rather, as the Supreme Elder of the Moon Shadow Sect, he represents the face of the sect and must maintain the corresponding demeanor and adherence to rules.

If these juniors answer every question and the sects become too close to them, then these sects will eventually lose their respect for the Moon Shadow Sect.

If they lose their reverence for the Moon Shadow Sect, then they are not far from being wiped out.

This is to save lives!

"Hmph, actually it's not a big deal." After the exchange of benefits was completed, Su Qinian finally relented, "This high platform was built at the behest of my sect's ancestor. The ancestor called this high platform the Ascension Platform. He didn't tell me its specific function, but you can make some guesses."

"The Moon Shadow Sect's patriarch?" someone exclaimed in surprise. "Could it be... Sword Master Chen?"

Su Qinian nodded: "Exactly."

"Since it is the Ascension Platform, it is naturally used for ascending to immortality. Could it be that Sword Master Chen has reached the critical point of ascending to immortality?"

So that's why the Ascension Platform was built in advance, to prepare for the tribulation?

Su Qinian glanced at the person who spoke.

At first, I thought Chen Huai'an was using the Ascension Platform to transcend tribulation.

But then I thought about it again and realized something was wrong. The ancestor was at the second stage of the Mahayana realm, which meant he was at least a hundred years away from taking the tribulation.

There was absolutely no need to build an Ascension Platform at this time.

Moreover, based on my understanding of the ancestor, the ancestor disliked anything fancy or frivolous.

If the old man truly wishes to become an immortal, he could simply shatter the heavenly lightning with a single sword strike. What is the purpose of this Ascension Platform?

Therefore, this Ascension Platform must have another purpose, probably a major project that benefits the Cangyun Realm.

To prevent these juniors from making increasingly outrageous guesses, Su Qinian said calmly, "It has nothing to do with the ancestor becoming an immortal. I guess it's some kind of arena, a competition tournament that all cultivators in the Cangyun Realm can participate in. Cultivators who achieve good results in the tournament will receive rewards, and those who are not disciples of the Moon Shadow Sect will have the opportunity to join the Moon Shadow Sect!"

"Hiss—! I see!" The old men suddenly realized.

Their expressions immediately varied, their faces showing a mixture of joy and worry.

The good thing is that these old folks should be able to attend such a large-scale event.

The worry is that if this kind of conference is held every year, our sect may no longer be able to recruit any more talented disciples.

Meanwhile, the Moon Shadow Sect is at its zenith, and will only grow stronger.

At that time, the Moon Shadow Sect could be wiped out with a single finger...

Who can guarantee that it won't become like Yaochi and the sacred land of burning incense?

Su Qinian took a sip of tea, and feeling guilty for offending the ancestor by discovering his plans, the washing machine magic artifact spun three times faster.

Suddenly, a shadow loomed over me from behind.

Several cultivators from the sect's expression changed drastically, and they all knelt down with a thud.

Su Qinian felt a chill run down his spine. He turned around and broke out in a cold sweat.

"Ancestor... what wind blew you here?"

"There's no wind." Chen Huai'an said with a gloomy face but a smile on his lips, "I just heard someone talking nonsense!"

Pointing at the construction site, he said, "I put you in charge of the construction of the Ascension Platform, and you haven't even laid a foundation in a day. Are you an incompetent idiot?"

Su Qinian was so scolded that he couldn't lift his head.

But she felt deeply wronged.

How vast is this Cangbo Mountain Valley? According to Chen Huai'an's request, it was already very fast to lay the foundation in one day.

"I will give you three days. Within these three days, a towering platform will rise from the ground."

Three days later, I will no longer be able to see the Ascension Platform. You will accompany me to practice swordsmanship.

Su Qinian's face turned green when he heard that he was accompanying Chen Huai'an to practice swordsmanship.

What others see as a reward, is pure torture to me. It's like being unilaterally beaten up, and I learn nothing from it.

"Ancestor, rest assured, the Ascension Platform will definitely be completed within three days!"

Su Qinian rolled up his sleeves, put away the washing machine artifact, and personally joined the team placing the stones.

The Moon Shadow Sect elders guarding the site were called upon to start work together.

With the addition of a group of cultivators at the Fusion and Void Realm levels, the construction process of the Ascension Platform was accelerated tenfold.

Chen Huai'an was slightly satisfied after seeing this.

While I was at it, I picked up the century-old Lingxu Grass from the tea table and will take it to my disciple, 놛, to make tea later.

"The so-called Ascension Platform is literally what it sounds like." Chen Huai'an looked at the several cultivators kneeling on the ground, gazing longingly at him, and said, "I observed the celestial phenomena at night and deduced the secrets of heaven. Seeing the immortals of the Cangyun Realm withering away, I was inspired by a method and built this Ascension Platform."

Once the Ascension Platform is completed, Heaven and Earth will naturally bestow tests upon those who ascend the platform. Those who can pass the tests will accelerate their path to immortality.

In this way, everyone in the Cangyun Realm will have the opportunity to become an immortal, and the day when all immortals ascend to heaven will be just around the corner.

The cultivators kneeling on the ground were stunned when they heard Chen Huai'an's words. Then, their faces broke into unbelievable joy, and their bodies even trembled slightly with excitement.

Among them, some have been stuck at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage for hundreds of years, their lifespans nearing their end, their hopes for the Great Dao dashed, and they have long since lost all hope; others know their talent is mediocre, that they are lucky to have reached their current level, and that becoming an immortal is something they don't even dare to dream of. But now, this Sword Venerable Chen, who stands at the pinnacle of the Cangyun Realm, has personally told them that there is a shortcut, an opportunity, that can accelerate their path to immortality!

For cultivators struggling at the bottom and uncertain about their future, this is nothing less than a beacon in the darkness, or a piece of driftwood to grab onto when drowning!

"Sword Master... Is this true?!" The old man who offered the Spirit Void Grass spoke in a hoarse voice, his eyes flashing with a desperate glint of hope.

"My word carries the weight of mountains." Chen Huai'an stood with his hands behind his back, his tone calm yet imposing. "Once the Ascension Platform is completed, opportunities will naturally arise. Whether you can seize them depends on your own destiny."

"thump!"

The group bowed deeply once more, this time with heartfelt gratitude and reverence.

"Sword Master's kindness is immense! We...we are willing to serve you like dogs and horses!"

The old man said excitedly, "I wonder what we can do to help the Sword Master complete this platform as soon as possible?"

Chen Huai'an nodded slightly, his tone softening: "This platform is connected to the fortune of the Cangyun Realm. Its construction is also a meritorious deed. You can gather your capable disciples to assist in its construction. The more effort you put in, the more good karma you accumulate. When the Ascension Platform is completed, Heaven and Earth will be moved, and the merit will be recorded."

"Yes! Yes! I will obey the Sword Master's decree!"

As if injected with adrenaline, the group sprang to their feet instantly, disregarding all etiquette and decorum. They transformed into streaks of light and raced toward their respective sects at their fastest speed ever, fearing that if they were even a moment late, this incredible opportunity would be snatched away by someone else.

As Chen Huai'an watched their figures disappear into the horizon, a meaningful smile curved his lips.

Sure enough, making grand promises and talking about visions is still the most effective way to motivate people.

No amount of coercion or enticement can compare to the direct and effective hope of "becoming an immortal."

Once this news spreads, it's likely that not only these sects, but also some medium-sized sects, and even some powerful figures stuck at their bottlenecks, will be mobilized and spontaneously come to act as "volunteers."

At that time, let alone three days, it would be no difficult task to raise this towering platform from the ground within two days.

The task for Phase One is considered complete.

Her mood eased slightly, but then she thought of something else and frowned slightly.

Before the divination, he sensed that his cheap 'younger brother' Xiao Feng seemed to be in real trouble, with his fortune fluctuating violently and a bloody disaster looming.

"Damn, that old Deng is really a handful."

Chen Huai'an shook his head, and with a flicker, he disappeared from the spot.

The most urgent task is to find Xiao Feng first.

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