Two-Sect Grand Competition and Wangchao Arrangements

Yang Lingshu stared at that line of text for a long time.

Lü Fangxuan, seeing this, leaned in to look. When he saw Yang Lingqing's final instructions, a look of confusion also appeared on his brow.

After a long while, Yang Lingshu closed the letter.

"Fangxuan, in your opinion, what is the intent behind the Clan Leader's letter?"

"Young Master, the Clan Leader's thoughts are as deep as the sea. I naturally cannot fathom them."

Lü Fangxuan pursed his lips and said, "However, in my humble opinion, perhaps you are to meet an important guest upon returning home? Hence the need to tidy up your appearance."

"Mm, that reasoning is plausible. Otherwise, the Clan Leader would have mentioned this matter when I first entered the Dao."

Yang Lingshu nodded, committing the matter to memory, and put away the letter.

"Has the date for the Two-Sect Grand Competition been set?" he asked.

This was the advantage of having a companion cultivator. Yang Lingshu only needed to stay on the peak and cultivate peacefully, without having to deal with numerous visits and trivial matters.

All these matters were first sifted through by Lü Fangxuan at the foot of the mountain, ensuring only truly useful news was brought up to report.

"Young Master, the Sect has already decided. It will be in one month."

"One month."

Yang Lingshu muttered, calculating silently in his heart.

Having ascended the mountain and joined the Sect, this Grand Competition was an unavoidable matter.

Both the Myriad Transformations Sect and Daoyuan Mountain opened their doors to recruit disciples on a ten-year cycle.

The decade-old Two-Sect Grand Competition was an old tradition that had continued for nearly a hundred years.

The two Sects used this to examine their disciples' cultivation progress, discover juniors worth nurturing, and give many young disciples a chance to prove themselves.

When the time came, Yang Lingshu's Senior Brother, Xiao Yize, would also be present. The two of them would fight on behalf of the Myriad Transformations Sect's Heavenwalk Peak.

Of course, they were in different groups. Yang Lingshu only needed to participate in the competition for newly admitted disciples.

However, Mo Xian had already made it clear to him.

"Disciples of Heavenwalk Peak have never taken second place in the Grand Competition."

This was plainly telling him that he must claim first place.

"Master's straightforward nature isn't bad either. It saves me from second-guessing."

Yang Lingshu revealed a slight smile.

He had not been born with a competitive nature, but since his Master had decreed it, he had to secure the top position in the new disciple Grand Competition.

Yang Lingshu's current cultivation had already reached the fourth level of Qi Gathering, making him an absolute standout among his peers.

Judging from the recruitment trials, only Han Jingyi and Ge Yan from the Myriad Transformations Sect required a bit of attention. The other disciples were of no concern.

However, in another month, even these two would pose no threat to him.

Because after receiving the comprehension bestowed by the Venerable Immortal, his progress with the cultivation method had been swift. He had already touched the edges of the Dao of Spirit Control.

With another month's time, gaining an initial mastery of this Dao should not be difficult.

"Young Master, I heard a formidable new disciple has emerged over at Daoyuan Mountain this year."

"Oh? How formidable?"

"Peak of the fourth level of Qi Gathering. On the day of the talent test, the treasure pearl revealed a Purple-Gold aspect!"

Lü Fangxuan replied.

"Purple-Gold."

Yang Lingshu murmured softly. "Truly impressive. More impressive than me."

A Purple-Gold talent, though not matching Qiu Ran and Xiao Yize, was still top-tier among their generation.

Two months had passed since they entered the Sect. By the time of the Grand Competition next month, this person's realm would certainly be at the fifth level.

Seeing Yang Lingshu's calm reaction, Lü Fangxuan understood in his heart.

The Young Master would not lose to this person!

The fifth level was formidable, but if the Young Master stepped forward, he would surely have a way to deal with it. There was no need to worry.

"For this Grand Competition, you must also put in extra effort."

Yang Lingshu looked at Lü Fangxuan and said, "Strive for a high ranking, so you can claim that Marrow-Washing Pill you've been longing for from me."

Lü Fangxuan's eyes lit up. "Fangxuan will certainly do his utmost!"

"Mm, I know your abilities. For the next month, you don't need to come up to the peak. Stay in the Inner Sect and cultivate well."

"Yes! Thank you, Young Master!"

Descending Heavenwalk Peak, Lü Fangxuan set foot on the long mountain path.

He lived at the foot of Heavenwalk Peak. Every day, traveling to and from the Inner Sect for cultivation required crossing two mountain peaks, taking half an hour.

However, he didn't mind this at all, as long as it made things convenient for his Young Master.

Moreover, this daily trek over the mountains helped temper his stamina and strength.

The Two-Sect Grand Competition between the Myriad Transformations Sect and Daoyuan Mountain was a grand event within the entire Zhuhu Wangchao.

Although its reputation couldn't compare to Li Yuande's Qi-Fall Condensed Origin Dharma Performance, various influential factions would still bring their disciples to attend.

Yang Lingrui and the young cultivators who had participated in the observation ceremony did not return directly after the Dharma Performance ended.

Ascending that observation platform had already proven the talent and strength of these young cultivators.

Within twenty years, they would become an important new generation of strength for the Wangchao. Naturally, they received attention from the Zhuhu court.

The Wangchao had arranged a packed itinerary for them, which would finally conclude with the Two-Sect Grand Competition between Daoyuan Mountain and the Myriad Transformations Sect.

Yang Lingrui took advantage of this opportunity to greatly broaden his horizons.

He received an invitation from the Western Consort.

He watched the renowned Knife-Fire Assembly of the Wangchao Martial Academy.

He attended the wedding of a noble lady from the Imperial Capital.

He visited the dreaded prison that made many tremble with fear.

And he listened to a lecture on the Dao by a great Spirit Communion cultivator.

...

Now, according to the itinerary, they had a ten-day rest period. Their next stop would be Chengtian Academy.

The young disciples held great expectations for their visit to the Academy.

Because the Academy's itinerary included sensing the Dao Comprehension Stone.

The quality of this Dao Comprehension Stone was at the Spirit Communion level, on par with the Western Expedition Illusion Stone from the second round of selection.

It was far more powerful than the one at the Golden Scale Dharma Assembly in Wangyue City.

A Condensed Origin-level Dao Comprehension Stone still had a threshold for comprehension; if one's comprehension was insufficient, they could not benefit from it.

But a Spirit Communion-level Dao Comprehension Stone had already developed its own spirituality and could serve as a guide.

As long as someone was a cultivator, regardless of their level of comprehension, they could gain something from it-the only difference being the magnitude of the benefit.

Everyone had already gained considerable insights from observing Li Yuande's Dharma Performance, but most had not yet fully digested them. This was the perfect opportunity to use this extraordinary stone as an aid. Perhaps, they might even encounter a good Fated Chance for an Epiphany and a breakthrough.

Yang Lingrui was similarly eager to go and touch this fine stone as soon as possible.

On one hand, he wanted to scout it out for his Venerable Immortal to see exactly what this Dao Comprehension Stone was all about.

On the other hand, well, he really was about to lose control of his realm!

A month ago, Chen Yang had interpreted Li Yuande's insights and fed the Twelve-Level Qi Gathering Ascension Essentials back to Yang Lingrui.

With Lingrui's natural talent and comprehension, just a brief taste of it granted him a profound sense of sudden enlightenment.

Coupled with the fact that the cave dwellings arranged by the Wangchao had Spiritual Qi concentrations over five times the norm, his cultivation had been propelled to soar upwards over the past month.

Growth in cultivation was naturally a good thing, and Yang Lingrui hadn't paid it much mind at first.

But clearly, he had underestimated the value of Li Yuande's insights, as well as his own talent for the Dao.

When everyone else settled into their cave dwellings to rest, he sensed something was amiss.

Because with the support of the Ascension Essentials, his cultivation was advancing a bit too fast!

During the observation and selection phase, he had only just entered the eighth level.

Now, in just over two months, his cultivation surged like a great river flowing into the sea, charging straight toward the ninth level in one breath!

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