In the main hall of the Tianxuan Sect, there stood hundreds of disciples whose cultivation was above the Golden Core stage and whose bone age was under a thousand years old.
They all came for a spot in this cultivation competition. If they could stand out in the competition, it would mean that the cultivation resources of the Heavenly Profound Sect would be tilted towards them in the future, and they would be able to go further on the path of cultivation.
The reality is that Tianxuan Sect only has five spots, three of which have already been decided internally.
Among the three, one was Senior Sister Lu, who had cultivated to the peak of the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm before she was even a hundred years old; another was Uncle Yan, the only direct disciple of the Ancestor, who had formed his Nascent Soul a few years ago; and the third was Fairy Jiang Yin, the eldest disciple of Elder Yuqing, who had just formed her Nascent Soul.
These three, no matter who they are, are no match for them. If it weren't for Senior Brother Luo going out to train and being trapped in the secret realm of an ancient powerful being, he would probably have been one of the remaining two spots.
They were all self-aware, because in terms of both cultivation level and status, these people were beyond their reach.
Fortunately, there are still two spots available that we can try to secure.
Lu Fuyue and Wen Shuya stood in front of the disciples, quietly waiting for the elders to arrive, but as time passed, no one appeared on the platform.
The once silent hall gradually began to be filled with low voices of conversation.
Wen Shuya glanced behind her without leaving a trace, frowned slightly, and then looked at the person standing next to her.
In fact, her memory of her junior sister was still based on her frail and sickly health back then.
Decades have passed in the blink of an eye. The sickly girl from back then has long since shed her naivety and become more composed and reserved. Not only has she escaped the prophecy of dying young, but she has also surpassed so many disciples of the Tianxuan Sect, cultivating to her current level in one fell swoop.
It truly commands respect.
Lu Fuyue noticed the gaze beside her, but she kept her eyes fixed on the high platform in front of her and asked calmly, "What are you looking at, Senior Sister?"
Wen Shuya wasn't embarrassed at being discovered. Instead, she looked at her openly and exclaimed, "Of course I'm looking at you. So many years have passed in the blink of an eye. Seeing you standing healthy and well beside me makes me feel a little dazed."
Lu Fuyue paused slightly and glanced at her sideways.
At this moment, several familiar streams of spiritual energy appeared. On the high platform, Lu Zhengming and the law enforcement elders stood quietly, taking in all the commotion below.
Lu Fuyue and Wen Shuya quickly realized what was happening, lowered their eyes, and stood quietly in place.
However, some disciples were completely oblivious, continuing to chat with those around them about their opinions on the upcoming cultivation competition, while others immediately noticed the elders' actions and lowered their heads in silence.
The elder in charge of law enforcement glanced at everyone and couldn't help but shake his head. However, when he saw Lu Fuyue and his own disciple standing at the front, as well as the two disciples who had been standing quietly in place from beginning to end, his expression softened a bit.
One can discern a person's character by observing their words and actions. The path of cultivation is far too long and tedious, and some disciples still need more rigorous training.
Lu Zhengming glanced at the Enforcement Elder, flicked his sleeve, turned around and sat on the head seat. He looked down at the crowd with a deep gaze and said sternly, "As disciples of one of the three major sects in the cultivation world, you can't even endure this short time. How can you talk about pursuing the supreme path!"
The sound was infused with spiritual energy, suddenly resounding throughout the entire hall, its echo lingering for a long time.
The disciples who were talking to those around them were suddenly struck dumb, frozen in place as if struck by lightning. Oh no!
Lu Zhengming's gaze swept across the faces of all the disciples standing in the main hall, finally landing on the two disciples standing at the very back. He then raised his hand and pointed, "The remaining two spots in this cultivation competition will belong to you two."
The atmosphere in the entire hall suddenly froze.
Everyone was startled, their eyes fixed on the two people standing at the back. How could it be these two?
These two people had only recently entered the Golden Core stage, and their cultivation levels were the lowest among all the disciples.
Wen Shuya couldn't help but glance at the two of them. Lu Fuyue, on the other hand, had no expression and remained indifferent.
Xiao Ming and Su Chen were also stunned. They looked at each other in disbelief, and for a moment, the huge surprise left them speechless.
They were just there to make a brief appearance and never expected such an opportunity to fall into their laps.
On the high platform, the elders were not surprised at all. After all, they had been observing these two people in the shadows for a long time before choosing them. They were neither conspicuous nor looked down upon.
Unbeknownst to anyone, a breath silently entered Lu Zhengming's chest.
He had originally intended to speak up and settle the matter once and for all, but suddenly he paused, narrowed his eyes, and then stood up and disappeared from the spot, leaving only a message for the elders: "You can handle the rest. There is no need to report to this sect master."
After he left, the remaining elders all turned their attention to the Enforcement Elder, who was also surprised that Lu Zhengming would leave so suddenly.
He suppressed his doubts, stepped forward, thought for a moment, and then looked at the disciples in the main hall and said word by word, "The matter of the quota for the cultivation competition is settled. Except for Lu Fuyue, everyone else may leave on their own."
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After everyone left, only the Law Enforcement Elder and Lu Fuyue remained in the main hall.
The elder in charge of law enforcement sat on the high platform, looked at the person who had not been seen for a long time standing in the center of the hall, and said, "Do you know why your spot has already been decided, but we still called you here?"
The surroundings fell into dead silence.
After a long silence, Lu Fuyue slowly spoke, "Please enlighten me, Uncle Enforcement."
She had a vague idea, but wasn't sure.
The elder in charge of enforcement sighed softly, "You should have already met the two tower spirits guarding the Trial Tower, right?"
Lu Fuyue's eyes flickered slightly. So the law enforcement uncle also knew about the tower spirit. She nodded, "I have indeed seen it before."
"Then you should also know about the legends surrounding the impending calamity of our Heavenly Profound Sect?"
Lu Fuyue pursed her lips, and immediately recalled what the fat and thin elders had said when she met them in the Trial Tower.
The founding ancestor left a prophecy that when the contents of the ninth level of the Trial Tower emerge, it will be the day the Tianxuan Sect is destroyed. Only those who possess the Water Spirit Saint Body can avert this calamity.
She lowered her eyes. "I know."
The elder in charge of law enforcement then asked, "What are your thoughts on this matter?"
Lu Fuyue was silent for a moment, then said, word by word, "If the sect needs me, I will do my best."
The law enforcement elder stared at her for a long time, seemingly trying to find something, but found that the child's expression remained indifferent, and he could not tell anything from her.
He shook his head, paused, and said, "You are the child I watched grow up. There are some things I hope you will think more about yourself. There are still us old guys in the sect. If anything happens, it should be our responsibility to shoulder the burden."
"It's not your turn to sacrifice yet."
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