When the alliance is established under the leadership of the Spiritual Academy, the distribution of interests will certainly be involved. This way, the minds of all the major forces will become active, and they will take the opportunity of presenting gifts to strive for more rights and interests.

As soon as Ning Wuque finished speaking, an old man in the Tribulation Crossing Stage stood up and said with a smile, "That's fine. Anyway, the main reason we came here this time is to celebrate the old Palace Master's birthday. We can discuss the establishment of an alliance slowly."

"We may not have enough time to discuss this slowly. The abnormal movements in the Forbidden Land of Life are becoming more and more frequent. Recently, someone claimed that they had found signs of living beings inside. If this continues, more and more monks will get the news. By then, even if we form an alliance, we will be in a passive position."

Another strong man in the Tribulation Crossing Stage stood up and spoke, and what he said was unanimously recognized.

On the Mochi Peak side, an old woman also stood up and said, "I suggest that after sending the gifts, the major forces come forward to discuss the alliance."

At this time, Hua Youyue suddenly said, "What about the independent cultivators?"

As soon as Hua Youyue said this, there was an immediate reaction. All the independent cultivators stood up and said, "Yes, independent cultivators like us don't have any power to speak of. Could it be that we can't join this alliance?"

"Independent cultivators must have a place in alliance affairs. After all, we are also a very powerful force."

Hearing everyone's discussion, a powerful person in the Tribulation Crossing Stage sitting on the head of the Spiritual Academy said in a deep voice: "Everyone, please be patient. The Spiritual Academy will naturally not ignore the power of independent cultivators. But do you have a suitable candidate now?"

Hearing this, everyone looked at each other.

The so-called independent cultivators are those who choose not to join any sect because they are not used to being bound by the sect. Instead, they become independent cultivators. How can they recommend anyone now? "Palace Master Liu, then you tell me, what should we independent cultivators do?"

The Palace Master of the Spiritual Academy was stunned when he heard this, and said with a smile: "You need to make your own decisions, otherwise how can the choice I make convince everyone?"

Everyone was stunned when they heard this and started to discuss the matter.

At this time, a powerful independent cultivator in the Tribulation Crossing Stage said with a smile: "Since ancient times, leaders have been those with virtue. I don't think I can convince the others with my virtue, but now all independent cultivators in the world have gathered together. Most of them don't know each other, so naturally there is no one who can convince the others. So I propose that the person who is most favored by the old palace master in the birthday ceremony later will be the leader this time. What do you think?"

"As it should be!"

"This senior is right. If someone can come up with a birthday gift that even the old palace master likes, then this person must be extraordinary. It makes sense for us to obey his orders for the time being."

"Let's do it this way. After all, everyone is here to give birthday gifts. Whoever can make the old palace master happy will be the leader representative of our alliance this time!"

…

As everyone was discussing, the old palace master laughed, raised her hands, and said, "Since all the fellow cultivators think so highly of me, I will serve as the notary public."

With the old palace master acting as the notary, the presence of everyone naturally had no meaning, nor did they dare to have any influence.

Yang Zhen sat there bored, always able to feel the vague gaze of that guy named Ning Wuque.

Hu Tao had a worried look on her face. She had obviously noticed Ning Wuque's targeting of Yang Zhen, so she asked curiously, "How did you and Hua Lingnv know each other? How did you actually arouse Ning Wuque's hostility?"

Yang Zhen cursed, spat, and said, "Damn it, don't let me catch that kid's tail, or I will throw this bastard to death with a 360-degree flat sand and falling wild goose style."

"What is the 360-degree Pingsha Luoyan style?" Hu Tao asked curiously.

Yang Zhen was stunned and said, "That's it... Never mind, you can't explain it clearly!"

Hu Tao looked at Yang Zhen blankly and asked, "It seems to be fun. Is there a chance for him to try it?"

Yang Zhen simply shut his mouth! At this time, a casual cultivator in the Tribulation Crossing Stage suddenly stood up, laughed, and said, "Since no one is willing to be the first to show the birthday gift, then I will throw out a brick to attract jade!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present showed excitement.

Anyone who dares to show his birthday gift is someone who is confident in his birthday gift. Otherwise, he can just hand the birthday gift to the disciples of the Spiritual Academy who are specifically responsible for receiving birthday gifts.

In this case, this powerful person in the Tribulation Crossing Stage would certainly want to win over the representative of the independent cultivators, and what he is about to bring out must be extraordinary.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, this casual cultivator in the Tribulation Crossing Stage took out a stone slab from his storage ring, held it in his hand, and said with a smile: "I found this stone slab by chance in the cave in the North Ridge Sea. I have never figured out what it is used for, but I think the patterns on it are very extraordinary. Now I will take this opportunity to give it to the old Palace Master."

The old palace master was surprised when he heard this and said, "I feel a wave of talent here. Could it be that there are traces of the path of talent left behind?"

"That's right!" The Tribulation-crossing cultivator said with a smile, "This stone slab should have some information carved on it. I guess it is very likely from not long after the Shangheng period."

What? Hearing this, everyone was startled and looked at the slate in the old man's hand with doubt.

Even Yang Zhen was stunned after hearing this. He stood up and stretched his neck to look inside.

The old palace master took the stone tablet of the casual cultivator in the Tribulation Period in his hand, looked at it carefully, and a smile appeared on his face.

There is no wrong version in the 1619 book forum!

The casual cultivator in the Tribulation Crossing Stage was delighted and looked at the old Palace Master eagerly.

The rest of the people also looked at the old palace master with great interest, and even their breathing became quiet.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the old palace master suddenly shook his head and said, "This is just a trace left over in recent years. There is nothing special about it!"

After saying that, the old palace master smiled and said to the distraught casual cultivator in the Tribulation Crossing Stage: "Although there is nothing special about it, this old woman has received your kindness. Thank you very much!"

The casual cultivator in the Crossing Tribulation Stage smiled awkwardly: "Old Palace Master, I am so ashamed. I will take my leave!"

Everyone looked at the casual cultivator in the Tribulation Crossing Stage with amazement and doubt. Some felt regretful, while others gloated over his misfortune. Seeing this, the casual cultivator in the Tribulation Crossing Stage felt ashamed and retreated in disappointment.

Afterwards, many people took out their gifts. Although the old palace master accepted them one by one, everyone could see that no one of them pleased the old palace master.

For a moment, everyone in the crowd felt insecure. It was understandable that the old Palace Master had been in charge of the Spiritual Academy for many years and had seen all kinds of natural treasures. He was also very proficient in the art of talent. However, everyone wanted to win the favor of the old Palace Master, so most of them chose gifts related to talent. How could they easily catch the old Palace Master's eye? Everyone looked at each other in dismay, and most of them were embarrassed. No one stepped forward.

In the crowd, Mo Xueling glanced at Hua Youyue, then turned to Ning Wuque and said, "Mr. Ning, why don't you go and present the gift first so that we can broaden our horizons?"

Ning Wuque showed a meaningful smile, glanced at Hua Youyue, then turned to Mo Xueling and said, "Mo Chifeng hasn't made a move yet, how can my Beiguyuan be the only one in front of us, not to mention..."

At this point, Ning Wuque looked at Hua Youyue and said, "What's more, I am a little curious in my heart. Will that Taoist friend named Yang Dingtian also present a gift?"

Hearing this, Hua Youyue was shocked, and slowly raised her head to look at Ning Wuque, with a cold light in her smart eyes! 　Nanfeng likes the fellow Taoist who uses rewards to urge him to update. This method is really good. Nanfeng was so scared that he quickly updated a chapter.

Well, it's worth promoting, brothers.

(End of this chapter)