Chapter 30: The Sect Competition Begins
Above the Tianyan Sect, a magnificent and resounding bell rang out continuously, a total of nine times, its sound echoing far and wide, reaching every corner of the sect.
Immediately following, a majestic and powerful voice, amplified by a sound-amplifying array, resounded clearly in the ears of all the disciples:
"The sect competition will officially begin in one month! All disciples are welcome to register and participate! The purpose of this competition is to hone skills, select talents, and demonstrate the prestige of our Tianyan Sect!"
"The top-ranked person will be awarded three 'Crystal Condensation Pills', a superior-grade spiritual weapon 'Autumn Water Sword', and will be granted special permission to enter Section B of the Scripture Pavilion for three days!"
"The top ten will be rewarded with one Foundation Establishment Pill, 3,000 contribution points, and a choice of either a spiritual weapon or a cultivation technique!"
"The top one hundred will all receive generous rewards!"
The moment the list of winners was announced, the entire Tianyan Sect erupted in excitement!
Crystal Condensation Pill! That's a precious pill that can greatly increase the success rate of Foundation Establishment! A high-grade spiritual weapon! Section B of the Scripture Pavilion! That's where the sect's core sword manuals and secret techniques are stored! There are also Foundation Establishment Pills, a large number of contribution points…
The entire Tianyan Sect instantly fell into a frenzied atmosphere of cultivation.
The training ground was packed with people, and the air was filled with the clashing of swords.
The meditation room was brightly lit, and everyone was making the most of every second.
The prices of elixirs, talismans, and magical artifacts in the market have all risen sharply.
All the disciples were eager to show their skills and seize the opportunity in this competition.
Fang Li stood outside the mission hall, gazing intently at the reward jade disc in the distance.
Deep within the Scripture Pavilion! Perhaps there are cultivation techniques more suitable for her chaotic spiritual root, or even more powerful life-saving sword techniques! Those elixirs and magical treasures are resources she desperately needs!
She must participate in this competition, and she must achieve a good ranking!
Just as she was pondering how to make the most of her remaining time to improve her strength, an unfamiliar inner disciple found her courtyard and respectfully handed her an exquisite storage bag.
"Senior Sister Fang, this was sent to me by Senior Brother Xie Chen. He said that with the competition approaching, these small gifts might be of some help to you."
Fang Li was slightly taken aback. She opened the storage bag and saw several stacks of talismans of considerable quality neatly arranged inside.
The Gale Talisman, Protective Talisman, and Sharp Metal Talisman are all types that she can perfectly drive with her current cultivation level and are extremely practical.
In addition, there were several jade slips. A quick scan with my divine sense revealed that they contained detailed explanations and solutions for several practical formations, which were also highly suitable for the competition environment.
Also included was a plain note with elegant handwriting: "Hearing that Junior Sister is determined to participate in the competition, I have prepared a small gift, which consists of ordinary items for your own use. I hope it can do its part to help you stand out."
The words were sincere, the reasons were sound, and the gift was practical and appropriate, making it hard to refuse.
Fang Li remained silent for a moment before saying, "Please thank my senior brother for his kindness." In the end, she accepted the gift.
These things can indeed increase her chances of winning.
Two days later, there was another knock on the courtyard gate.
This time there was quite a commotion, as if something heavy was banging on the door.
Fang Li opened the door and saw Ji Qianqiu carrying a seemingly heavy inner armor and shoving it at her.
"Here you go!" He slammed his large, fan-like hand heavily onto the "iron lump," making a dull thud. "Put it on! Who cares what kind of opponent they are, trying to hurt you? No way! It's from a freshly slaughtered third-tier armored rhinoceros, tough as hide and bone, mixed with refined iron! Guaranteed to keep you standing firmly on the arena!"
The inner armor was extremely heavy and had a cool feel to the touch; it was clearly not an ordinary item.
Fang Li stared at the "heavy armor" that could make a person feel half a head shorter, then looked at Ji Qianqiu's expectant face that read "Praise me for being reliable," and her lips twitched uncontrollably.
Is she going to a fight or to perform as a human fortress? Does she even need to use her dodge ability?
"Senior Brother Ji... I appreciate your kindness." Fang Li's voice was a little dry: "This armor... is exceptionally heavy, which may be disadvantageous in battle, and it is also too valuable. Junior Sister feels unworthy to accept it."
"Expensive? I made them all myself!" Ji Qianqiu waved his hand dismissively, leaving no room for argument: "Don't worry about the weight! You'll get used to it after wearing it a few times! When it comes to fighting, the real skill is being able to withstand a beating! Otherwise, you'll end up like last time, getting scratched by a little monster and ending up all red!" He was clearly still holding a grudge against Fang Li for her shoulder injury last time.
Fang Li: "...Thank you very much, Senior Brother Ji." She'll accept it first.
A few days later, a stern-faced disciple came to the courtyard and handed over a white jade elixir bottle. The bottle was shimmering with light and a faint chill emanated from it.
"Junior Sister Fang Li, this is the 'Jade Condensation Pill' given to you by Senior Brother Shen. It has the miraculous effect of strengthening the foundation and purifying spiritual power, which will greatly benefit your cultivation before the competition."
"Jade Condensation Pill!" Fang Li's heart skipped a beat.
She had heard of this pill before; it was a treasure even for Foundation Establishment cultivators, and even more so for Qi Refining cultivators, as it could greatly solidify their foundation.
Its value is immeasurable.
However, she looked at the elixir bottle but did not take it.
Shen Yunzhou? Why would he send such an expensive gift?
She felt ashamed to accept such a generous gift and was even more unwilling to have any further involvement with him.
"Thank you for making this trip, Senior Brother." Fang Li said calmly, "However, this item is too precious. I have no close relationship with Senior Brother Shen, and I cannot accept such a gift without having done so much. Please take it back with you."
The disciple in charge was stunned for a moment, seemingly not expecting anyone to refuse his senior brother's gift, especially such a precious Jade Condensation Pill.
He tried to persuade her: "Junior sister, this pill..."
"I appreciate your kind intentions, but please make sure you take the pills back with you." Fang Li's attitude was firm. She nodded slightly and then closed the courtyard gate.
The disciple in charge looked at the tightly closed courtyard gate, then at the priceless pills in his hand, and had no choice but to return.
On Cold and Secluded Peak, Shen Yunzhou listened to the report from the deacon disciple without expression.
But the aura around him instantly turned icy cold, as if even the air itself was about to freeze.
She accepted Xie Chen's talisman and Ji Qianqiu's inner armor, but returned his Jade Condensation Pill.
She would rather have those things than have anything to do with him.
His heart felt like it was being pricked with countless needle holes, and the throbbing pain made him extremely irritable.
He abruptly flicked his sleeve and said coldly, "Get out!"
The disciple in charge felt as if he had been granted a pardon and hurriedly withdrew.
Inside the courtyard, Fang Li frowned slightly as she looked at the jade slip containing talismans and arrays given to her by Xie Chen and Ji Qianqiu's heavy inner armor on the table.
These things are good, but not all of them are suitable for her.
The inner armor was too heavy, which affected her movement and was disadvantageous to her fighting style.
She pondered for a moment and quickly made a decision.
Aside from keeping some useful talismans and array jade slips, she packed up the heavy inner armor and some unused talismans, went straight to the sect's market, found a reputable shop, and exchanged them for spirit stones and some cultivation resources that she urgently needed and that were more suitable for her.
Just as she was looking at the spirit stones and materials she had acquired with satisfaction, that annoying mechanical voice suddenly rang in her mind:
[“Alert! High-quality assets detected being actively sold off by the host! Serious waste! Logical error! Host is advised to bind long-term stable resources…buzz…conduct sustainable resource acquisition…strategy optimization…buzz…error…”]
Fang Li ignored the crazy system and carefully put away the resources she had obtained.
She looked up towards the main peak shrouded in mist.
She's determined to win those awards in the annual competition!
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