As expected, Lin Xiuyuan quickly returned home after this small competition.
Lin Xiuyuan was directly assigned to the senior disciples' group. Even though Lin Xiuyuan possessed formidable combat power, he had only recently broken through to the next level and had only just begun to stabilize his cultivation. Against senior disciples of similar cultivation levels, he had a slight chance of victory, but against those with significant differences in cultivation, given their years of experience cultivating on the main peak, it would be very difficult to defeat them, unless he disregarded the cost incurred…
In the end, he only achieved fifth place in his group and was eliminated, receiving only a consolation prize of thirty contribution points, just enough to qualify for the lowest reward.
Smaller competitions are less competitive, have lower participation rates, and offer far less generous rewards than larger competitions.
Basically, only the top three can get what is considered a decent reward.
Lin Xiuyuan had anticipated this outcome and was not too disappointed.
However, many disciples were happy about this...
"He finally broke through to the late Foundation Establishment stage. I thought he wouldn't make it into the top three in this competition!"
"But this is a bit slow, isn't it? It's been almost twenty years since I entered the main peak, and I've only just barely broken through to the late Foundation Establishment stage..."
"It seems he has great talent in talismanic arts and is also very strong in combat, but his talent in cultivation is rather ordinary? If this continues, we'll probably be suppressed by him for a long time to come!"
"Not necessarily. It's very likely that he's honing his foundation, which is why his breakthrough is slow. After all, a genius like him is just around the corner and has the potential to break through to the Purple Mansion realm. Naturally, he needs to solidify his foundation to prepare for future attempts to reach higher realms."
"…………"
While the person involved may be somewhat disappointed, bystanders are quite happy about it.
Lin Xiuyuan's advancement to the late Foundation Establishment stage finally lifted a huge weight off his fellow disciples, allowing him to briefly relinquish his position.
This means that resources can be channeled downwards.
This is naturally something that would make many Foundation Establishment mid-stage disciples happy.
However, this did not bring them happiness for long.
They realized that Lin Xiuyuan had been at the main peak for over twenty years before breaking through to the late Foundation Establishment stage, so the time it would take to hone his skills and attempt to reach the Purple Mansion stage would likely be even longer.
Before long, it seems we will once again face a situation where Lin Xiuyuan is in control and firmly occupies the first-tier resources.
They, however, were utterly powerless to compete against this mountain!
This is why so many people sigh and feel helpless. It's naturally best if their own sect can produce a prodigy, but please, please, don't let them be in the same year as you...
...
After saying "participation is the most important thing," Lin Xiuyuan went straight out of the mountain gate and arrived at Pingshan City.
Lin Xiuyuan went straight to Xinyuan Pavilion to pay his respects to Manager Qiu.
After taking out his VIP token, there were no obstacles. He was invited to a study on the fifth floor of Xinyuan Pavilion in less than a quarter of an hour.
However, Lin Xiuyuan did not stay in the study for long before he came out.
His face held a complex expression, a mixture of anticipation and worry.
After they all disappeared, Lin Xiuyuan went up the stairs to a private room on the third floor and ordered a pot of Spring Moon Lake Tea.
Taking advantage of the rare opportunity to go out, Lin Xiuyuan also took the chance to relax.
Furthermore, besides taking care of some business at Xinyuan Pavilion, I also need to meet with some guests.
Lin Xiuyuan then drank tea alone for the time being. With each sip, his cultivation level increased slightly, which made him feel quite enjoyable. Not to mention that the spiritual tea tasted excellent, like fine wine, and he was quite content with himself.
The view outside the window was beautiful, and the private room was filled with the aroma of tea, creating a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere.
Having been in a tense state of cultivation for a long time, this moment can undoubtedly be a time to relax, allowing the tense mind to be released, which is beneficial to the Dao heart.
As this pot of Spring Moon Lake Spirit Tea was about to be finished...
There was a knock on the door.
Lin Xiuyuan looked calmly toward the doorway and said indifferently, "Please come in."
The door to the private room opened.
A middle-aged man walked in, with a square face and an imposing presence. His eyebrows and eyes bore a resemblance to Zhou Qingxue's.
"Young friend Lin, although it has been some time since we last met, I have often heard your name in this Pingshan City!"
As Zhou Jianwen stepped into the elegant room, he saw Lin Xiuyuan sitting alone in front of him. A complex look flashed in his eyes, but then a warm smile spread across his face, and he said in a cheerful voice.
But, no sooner had the words left his mouth than...
A look of astonishment flashed across Zhou Jianwen's eyes. He could hardly suppress the shock in his heart and continued, "Young friend Lin, you have already broken through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment? Congratulations! It seems I shall address you as fellow Daoist from now on."
In an instant, Zhou Jianwen's heart was filled with turbulent waves!
Although Lin Xiuyuan's breakthrough was not unexpected based on the timeline, given his reputation as a peerless prodigy, Zhou Jianwen was still incredibly shocked when he witnessed it firsthand.
He recalled the scene when he first met Lin Xiuyuan. At that time, Lin Xiuyuan's aura was weak and ordinary, even worse than that of an ordinary rogue cultivator.
However, at this moment, he had already reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment, with a powerful and sharp aura, full of sharpness and surging power, clearly indicating that his foundation was extraordinary!
This could not help but shock Zhou Jianwen.
Not to mention, over the years, the name of Lin Xiuyuan, the genius of Lingxiao, has spread throughout Pingshan City.
These events, once they spread within the Cloud Soaring Sect, undoubtedly shook the entire region.
This has sparked countless exclamations and discussions.
When these rumors reached his ears, one can imagine the emotional turmoil they caused.
Undoubtedly, over the years, Zhou Jianwen has felt some regret about his initial decision.
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