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"The current state of the Hidden Moon Sect is entirely thanks to you. I will presume to call you my junior brother. If you truly do not wish to participate in the selection of saints, I will not force you. I am well aware of my own limitations and am truly unworthy to be called your brother..."
Upon hearing Feng Teng Daoren speak in this manner, Li Sisui quickly raised his hand to interrupt:
"Senior brother, please don't underestimate yourself. Although my cultivation and strength are not weak, I can't compare with you in any other aspect. I call you 'senior brother' willingly!"
Regardless of cultivation level, Li Sisui couldn't even come close to Feng Teng Daoren's aesthetic taste. Moreover, Feng Teng Daoren had cultivated diligently for over a thousand years, making him incomparable to someone like Li Sisui who had only entered the field halfway through. If Li Sisui wanted to establish himself in the world of cultivation, he would need Feng Teng Daoren's help in the future...
Upon hearing Li Sisui's words, Feng Teng Daoren's expression softened considerably, and he said softly:
“There is no ranking of sect strength on Sage Hill, and no cultivator has the time to do such rankings. The reason why there is a ranking is precisely because of this selection of sages!”
"Oh, so there's such a connection. Then what exactly is being selected in this selection of sages?"
Li Sisui couldn't help but voice his doubts. Upon hearing this, Daoist Fengteng showed a look of "a promising student," stroked his beard, and said in a gentle tone:
"The selection of sages is to choose those who are qualified to enter the Sage's Palace!"
"The Sage's Palace!"
Feng Teng Daoren glanced at Li Sisui meaningfully and smiled:
"The story of the Sage's Mansion is a long one, dating back even to before the formation of Sage's Hill. You probably already know that Sage's Hill is called Sage's Hill because many years ago there was a Sage with extraordinary cultivation, and the Sage's Mansion was his residence!"
Seeing Li Sisui's look of sudden realization, Daoist Fengteng laughed a few times and continued:
"As for the Sage's Palace, although it is filled with countless rare treasures and heaven-defying techniques, what attracts people the most and drives cultivators crazy is the Sage's mantle!"
"The mantle of a sage?"
"That's right. It is said that whoever inherits the mantle of the sage can ascend to heaven from the ground and go straight to Shura Ridge! Have you heard of Shura Ridge?"
"I've heard a little about it..."
Feng Teng Daoren was taken aback for a moment, but when he thought of Li Sisui's strange strength, he understood. With such a heaven-defying technique, it was only natural that he had heard of Shura Ridge.
Even so, Daoist Fengteng did not intend to skip it; on the contrary, his words were filled with endless longing, almost as if he were murmuring:
"Shura Ridge, that's a place that even cultivators who have climbed Mount Fugu look up to!"
It is said that this is the true sacred ground for cultivation, where spiritual energy is concentrated, spirit crystals abound, and rare and precious materials and exotic beasts abound. Furthermore, it is frequented by cultivators unlike those who practice immortality!
Li Sisui frowned and subconsciously repeated:
"Spirit Crystals?"
"A natural mineral formed by the condensation of spiritual energy, almost tangible. Each spirit crystal is filled with pure spiritual energy, which can be directly absorbed and utilized without the need for cultivators to refine it!"
Li Sisui then understood and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration:
"With such extraordinary existences, wouldn't cultivation efficiency increase exponentially?"
"That's not all. The Asura Ridge not only has spirit crystals, but also heaven-defying demonic beasts with innate supernatural abilities. And a single demonic beast's inner core is worth ten thousand years of a cultivator's arduous cultivation!"
At this point, Daoist Fengteng's face flushed with longing, and Li Sisui listened with great interest. If he could climb the Asura Ridge and have so many ways to improve his cultivation, then the growth of his sea of consciousness would be far more than just a sudden increase!
Since his divine sense surged last time, not only did a second line of incantation appear in the booklet in his mind, but his previous supernatural powers also increased in power. He could hardly imagine what terrifying level his divine sense would reach if he ascended the Asura Ridge and was nourished by these spiritual crystal cores.
"Phew! It seems we've gone a bit off-topic. Let's leave Shura Ridge aside for now. The ranking of the Sage Hill sects that we just mentioned is actually the final distribution order of the Sage's Relics!"
Now you understand the importance of selecting sages, right?
It turns out that the so-called sect ranking is just an order. What truly affects the interests of a sect is the distribution of the relics after entering the Sage's Mansion. No wonder Daoist Feng Teng cares so much. It turns out that so much is involved. It is absolutely not something that can be missed, whether for individual cultivators or sects!
Thinking of his protagonist aura, Li Sisui unconsciously revealed a greedy smile, as if the Sage's Mansion was already his for the taking...
Upon seeing this, Daoist Feng Teng subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief. He had been worried that Li Sisui wouldn't be interested, but now it seemed he had been overthinking it. Sure enough, no one could resist such a temptation, not even someone as powerful as Li Sisui...
Otherwise, he really wouldn't know what to do. He was also self-aware. With the strength of the Hidden Moon Sect, they had long given up on the Sage's Relics. Before, they could still rely on the Flying Flower Sect to get some scraps, but if Li Sisui hadn't appeared, they wouldn't even have had a chance to smell the aroma...
The reason he wanted Li Sisui to participate was not because he coveted the treasures in the mansion, but mainly because he valued the ranking. The order in which they entered the Sage's Mansion was a godsend opportunity for the Hidden Moon Sect to soar to the top and become a force to be reckoned with at Sage Hill, and he naturally wouldn't miss it!
As for the relics of the sages, Daoist Fengteng understood that "a common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime." Even if he could obtain some heaven-defying cultivation technique within the mansion, it wouldn't necessarily be a good thing for the Hidden Moon Sect...
If Li Sixui hadn't descended from the heavens, he wouldn't have rekindled his ambition and yearned to win the battle for the Sage's Mansion. All these dreamlike hopes came from his 'junior brother'!
"Even so, I have no interest in this selection of saints. Senior brother, why don't you let other disciples in the sect participate?"
"ah?"
"The selection of saints is fierce and brutal. It's not that I don't want them to participate, but their meager strength isn't even enough to qualify them as cannon fodder. Even if they did participate, it wouldn't bring any improvement to their individual sects, and they might even lose their lives if they're not careful..."
"How can your life still be in danger?"
"This isn't some sect sparring match; it involves the relics of a sage. Death and soul destruction are perfectly normal. To be honest, not only the disciples of the Hidden Moon Sect, but even I wouldn't dare to participate..."
At this point, even the sect leader Feng Teng Daoren couldn't help but blush and feel quite embarrassed. How could these words sound like he was telling Li Sisui to go and die?
Li Sisui smiled helplessly, and was about to say something when Feng Teng Daoren hurriedly interrupted him:
"Junior brother, rest assured. With your strength, no matter the outcome, your life will be safe. Moreover, I can guarantee that everything obtained within the Sage's Palace will belong to you!"
Seeing that Li Sisui remained silent, Fengteng Daoren paused for a moment and then continued in a low voice:
"I only wish to make the name of the Hidden Moon Sect resound once again at Sage Hill, and only you can accomplish that..."
Li Sisui looked at the timid and hesitant Feng Teng Daoren and calmly said:
"If that's how it is, then I, your junior brother, will gladly accept! Hehe!"
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