Bai Ying has never been interested in sect competitions.
She was used to being a loner, unwilling to get involved in sectarian disputes, and too lazy to compete for empty fame. But this time, Wei Ji offered her a condition she couldn't refuse—
Wei Ji brought the gift he wanted to give to Bai Ying.
"If Cultivator Bai is willing to lend a hand, regardless of victory or defeat, our sect is willing to offer a rare stone."
"A strange stone?" Bai Ying raised an eyebrow, a hint of inquiry flashing in her eyes.
Upon seeing this, Wei Ji immediately took out a brocade box from his sleeve and gently opened it. Inside the box lay a naturally formed jade pendant, its entire surface as smooth and lustrous as jade, yet within it flowed a strange spiritual aura, seemingly there yet not there, but undeniably real.
"I obtained this item by chance. Although I don't know its specific use, the spiritual energy fluctuations within it are extremely unique, making it no ordinary object," Wei Ji explained. "Cultivator Bai is knowledgeable and experienced; perhaps he can decipher its mysteries."
Bai Ying's gaze fell on the jade pendant, and her fingertips trembled almost imperceptibly.
Although this jade pendant is not the Ice Glass Jade she has been searching for, it is still a rare "advanced jade". If she can find another Ice Glass Jade to fuse with, she can directly activate the Ice Glass Jade pendant's power!
A slight smile played on her lips, and without hesitation, she said, "Okay, I'll help you with this."
With the jade pendant in hand, Bai Ying gently stroked its surface with her fingertips, carefully sensing the strange spiritual energy flowing within. The jade was warm and smooth, yet its inner fluctuations were like deep-sea currents, hidden yet concealing profound mysteries.
"It really is good stuff." She murmured, a satisfied smile curving her lips.
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In the northern border of Dongsheng Shenzhou, sects abound, but they can never compare to the prosperity of the Central Plains. When Bai Ying followed Wei Ji into the arena, her divine sense swept over them like a gentle breeze, instantly revealing most of the cultivators' backgrounds.
Golden Core cultivators are the backbone of this place, and those at the Nascent Soul stage are extremely rare. As for the Divine Transformation stage? There's probably not a single one in the entire Northern Territory. Wei Ji, as an early Nascent Soul cultivator, is already a respected figure here, while Bai Ying, although only at the mid-Nascent Soul stage, could deal with these cultivators as easily as child's play with her methods.
"It seems this competition will be quite easy." She lightly stroked the newly acquired jade pendant at her waist, a hint of amusement flashing in her eyes. However, she was not in a hurry to reveal her strength, but instead observed her surroundings with great interest.
Wei Ji, however, appeared unusually nervous. He led Bai Ying straight to the registration area, and only after Bai Ying had registered as a Xuan Tian Sect cultivator did he breathe a sigh of relief. Besides Bai Ying, their sect had also sent several other experts to this competition, so they figured they wouldn't lose too badly.
"Master Bai, how about I show you around?" Wei Ji suggested solicitously.
The competition venue was bustling with activity, attracting not only cultivators from various sects but also many ordinary people to watch the ceremony. Among these people were young people with dreams of cultivating immortality, carefully choosing the sect they would join in the future; others were high-ranking officials and nobles, calculating which sects they could befriend to gain the greatest benefit.
Bai Ying listened casually to Wei Ji's introduction, her gaze wandering aimlessly through the crowd. Just then, a sharp voice suddenly pierced her ears:
"Xia Qingdai, what are you doing here?"
Bai Ying looked in the direction of the voice and saw a young man in fine clothes looking at her with a mocking expression. Beside him stood a dignified middle-aged man and a pretty young girl. All three were dressed in luxurious clothes and had an extraordinary air about them, clearly indicating that they came from prominent families.
These three people were Xia Qingdai's ex-fiancé, Duan Xiuyuan. Standing next to him were Xia Qingdai's father, Xia Mingde, and her younger sister, Xia Yuwei.
Xia Mingde had previously been favored by the immortal Wei Ji, and thus gained the appreciation of many high-ranking officials and nobles.
Now that he himself has been demoted and Wei Jixian has left with Bai Ying, he is finding it extremely difficult to move forward.
So Xia Mingde brought Xia Yuwei and Duan Xiuyuan here to see if they could make friends with another immortal.
Upon suddenly seeing Xia Qingdai appear here, his expression instantly turned extremely ugly.
Facing his daughter, he felt nothing but rage. If it weren't for her, he wouldn't have ended up in this state.
Before Xia Mingde could even say a word to her, a disciple dressed in Xuan Tian Sect attire strode over and respectfully presented her with a lustrous jade token: "Fairy, this is your competition name tag. Please keep it safe."
The jade pendant felt slightly cool to the touch, its surface engraved with intricate runes that shimmered faintly in the sunlight. Bai Ying casually tied it to her waist, a simple action that caused the expressions of the three people opposite her to change drastically.
Xia Mingde's temples bulged with veins, and he could no longer maintain his composure: "Are you crazy? You think you can participate in a competition of this level?" He took a sudden step forward, his withered fingers gripping Bai Ying's wrist tightly. "Go and withdraw your registration immediately!"
He had never seen such an arrogant person. Even if Xia Qingdai had gained the favor of Immortal Wei Ji, was this kind of competition even something she could participate in?
She'd probably be killed the moment she stepped onto the stage in this kind of competition!
Xia Mingde reprimanded Bai Ying without any mercy.
"Who do you think you are? It's one thing to cause trouble at home, but now you dare to come here! Do you think this is a place you can just walk into?"
As he spoke, he grabbed Bai Ying and insisted that she withdraw from the competition.
There are many high-ranking officials and dignitaries here. If they knew that Xia Qingdai had actually signed up for the competition, it would be a laughing stock.
In such a competition, if Xia Qingdai is beaten so badly by those cultivators, it will be a disgrace to the Xia family.
Even though she has severed ties with the Xia family, everyone still knows that she is Xia Mingde's daughter!
Bai Ying glanced down at the hand with its prominent veins, a cold smile playing on her lips. With a gentle flick of her sleeve, Xia Mingde staggered back several steps, nearly falling to the ground.
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