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Chapter 144 Dispute over a Foundation Establishment Pill.

Chapter 144: Dispute over a Foundation Establishment Pill

The Jian Province located in the north of the State of Yue was ranked second amongst the thirteen provinces. Its land is comprised of many hills and its population is sparse. It also bordered the State of Yuan Wu.

The Tai Yue Mountain Range was located at the western part of the province and spanned over several thousands of li. In addition, all sorts of beasts and birds of prey existed in great numbers within the desolate mountain forest. On occasion, even woodcutters and hunters would start rumors of having seen Immortals and monsters, further shrouding the location in mystery.

Naturally, no common man would have thought that for several thousand years, the center of this mountain range had been the home of one of the Seven Great Cultivator Sects, the Yellow Maple Valley!

From the view above, it appeared no different from other mountain ranges, the ridges were steep and the forest was lush. However, it was completely an illusion as it was actually covered in a wondrously large, sect-wide formation. Underneath the formation were countless towers and grand halls that had been built long ago. There were even cultivators busily about, flying at low altitudes on top of leaf-shaped pedal magic tools.

Yellow Maple Valleys current Sect Master Zhong Lingdao was already a hundred years old. However, he still had the middle-aged appearance of having three long strands of facial hair, comprising of a mustache and beard. He was a late stage Foundation Establishment cultivator with a calm, natural disposition and was skilled at organization. Within the sect, his prestige was high. The sect elders and his fellow apprentice brothers held much confidence in him.

However, this always calm, fully confident Sect Master Zhong was currently tensing his brow as he sat in the main halls head seat. He somewhat helplessly watched an intense dispute in front of him between a middle-aged man and an old man. In the great hall, there were more than ten other cultivators at both sides, each with a different expression. These were the stewards of Yellow Maple Valley.

Elder Martial Brother Murong! It is obvious that several months ago, we had already distributed all of the Foundation Establishment Pills. However, my grandnephews reservation was actually cancelled and given to a rogue cultivator. This is outrageous! The old man shouted with fury toward the direction of the middle-aged scholar.

This was truly astonishing. This old man was undoubtedly much older than the middle-aged person, but he still addressed him as Elder Martial Brother!

Junior Martial Brother Ye, this was not an accident! For the first time in several hundred years, someone had entered the sect through the use of a Writ of Immortal Ascension. How could we ignore this? We must give this person a Foundation Establishment Pill! The middle-aged scholar calmly said with his expression unchanged. freewebnvel.cm

However, this person is simply not a person from a cultivator clan and is merely a rogue cultivator. Do we still have to give him a Foundation Establishment Pill under those circumstances? As I see it, simply letting him enter the sect is enough. With that much, he would regard that as a great fortune! The old man disputed while flushed with anger.

Junior Martial Brother Ye, these words should not be uttered! How do you know that his ancestors were not from a cultivator clan? Perhaps his clan simply declined and then he became a rogue cultivator! Moreover, who can guarantee their own clan will not weaken with age! Perhaps one day Junior Martial Brother Yes Ye Clan will also decline. When the moment comes where one of the Ye Clans future generation brings the Writ of Immortal Ascension, will our Yellow Maple Valley not give them a Foundation Establishment Pill and only have them enter the sect? If Junior Martial Brother dares to swear this poisonous oath in front of all is us, I, Mu Rongshan, will turn around and leave alone the matter of the Foundation Establishment Pill.

The middle-aged mans composed and confident words turned the old mans face white then green, leaving him speechless.

How could the old man possibly dare to swear such a troublesome oath! Even if he were to swear it, only he would would stand aside and leave the matter. Who knew whether others would step in?

However, why must my grandnephews pill be given away? Are the others out of the question? The old man asked, unreconciled.

You must ask why this Junior Martial Brothers grandnephew is far too lacking! When tested, his rank was actually near last. The middle-aged man shook his head with the appearance of regret.

Seeing the person across from him act in this manner, the roots of the old mans teeth ached with hatred! However, for the benefit of his grandnephew, he couldnt do anything to him. With great resolve, he continued, My grandnephews ranking is truly a bit poor, but he is not last in the ranking of those that have not yet taken the Foundation Establishment Pill! Are there not still two others?

Junior Martial Brother is correct, There are two others that were tested and ranked lower than your grandnephew. However those twos circumstances are truly unusual! They simply have grievances toward Junior Martial Brothers grandnephew! The middle-aged man said with a voice of great pity.

What is unusual? If you dont give me a convincing reason, I will not swallow the tone of your voice! The old man was nervous and let out fierce words.

Such a willful display! What is there not to swallow? Those two people are truly unusual. Skipping over these two, Junior Martial Brothers apprentice was chosen. I had also agreed to this. As for the grounds, Junior Martial Brother need not ask, I can give you an explanation.

Zhong Lingdao, having seen the old man unexpectedly say such words, lowered his face and berated him.

Seeing Zhong Lingdao speak in such a way, the old mans heart trembled with fear! He only knew that during the test, that there should have been two behind his grandnephew. As for who, he truly did not know. This left him truly indignant and dissatisfied! Could it be there was truly some sort of exception that caused even the strict and impartial Sect Master to side with them?

Zhong Lingdao waved his hand, gesturing the middle-aged scholar to return to his original seat. He then sighed and said, Junior Martial Brother Ye, I fear that this time I truly must wrong your grandnephew! Of those two people, one is Martial Aunt Hong Fus sole descendant from the secular world. That is why although the young girl originally did not meet the test standards, I had chosen her to enter the list of those who will receive the Foundation Establishment Pill. Surely Junior Martial Disciple doesnt want to take away this persons Foundation Establishment Pill?

When the old man heard the name Hong Fu, he was startled. His complexion immediately undergone a great change and was filled with fear and trepidation.

Since it is Martial Aunt Hong Fus descendant, it is only natural to take care of her. How could this Little Brother disrespect his elders in this way! This Little Brother is convinced of this persons arrangement and concedes. The old man spoke with his face somewhat pale.

Having seen the old mans expression as such, Great Sect Master Zhong was not at all surprised. After all, she was the sole female descendant of the Yellow Maple Valleys Core Formation expert, Martial Aunt Hong Fu, whose temper was known to all. If he truly deprived the young girls qualifications to Foundation Establishment, the old man wouldnt just be out of luck, perhaps even this Sect Master would have no good days ahead of him!

And the other one? The old man was still unresigned. Although he knew this remaining person was certain to have sufficient justification, he was still asked with a mind grasping for a fluke.

As for the remaining one, his body has a strange wind attribute spiritual root. Is this enough justification? Zhong Lingdao unhurriedly answered as he twirled his long beard with his fingers.

When the old man heard this, he remained silent. Yellow Maple Valleys sect rules had an article that stated: Heavenly roots and unusual spiritual roots took precedence in Foundation Establishment. There was nothing he could complain about.

However, although his grandnephew was not his grandson by blood, ever since he entered the sect, he dearly looked at his growth since the very first days. He was even more intimate toward him than his very own grandsons. How could he have the heart to tell him that his qualifications for Foundation Establishment had been revoked!

Then my grandnephew is truly without hope? It should be known that if he were to wait another ten years, he would miss the optimal period to reach Foundation Establishment and would lose his chance to enter Foundation Establishment in this lifetime! The old mans words were somewhat bleak, stirring up a burst of whispers among those seated.

Junior Martial Brother Ye, there is actually a way! A somewhat gloomy, long-faced old man with a hawk nose stood and consoled the old man surnamed Ye.

What? Senior Martial Brother Wu has a method? When old man Ye heard this, his spirit shook. Within the sect, this Senior Brother Wu was well known for being resourceful. Perhaps he truly had a method!

The old man surnamed Wu slightly smiled and didnt immediately respond. Instead he turned to Zhong Lingdao and saluted to him, asking him with a clear voice, May I ask Sect Master, what were the properties of the spiritual roots of the person who brought the Writ of Immortal Ascension? Have you tested him yet? What was his aptitude?

It seemed to be not particularly good! Junior Martial Brother Wang, you personally tested him. Why dont you tell us! Zhong Lingdao asked someone from the left side of the row.

Yes, Elder Martial Brother, Sect Master! A middle-aged wearing light green clothes stood and indifferently said, This persons age is not old. He is eighteen or nineteen years of age. He has reached early ninth layer in a wood attribute foundation cultivation technique. His spiritual roots are the four attributes except for metal. They could be classified as false spiritual roots. From judging as a whole, this persons aptitudes are at the bottom. However, he has come across fortuitous encounters and diligently trained, otherwise how else could he reach his current state? If he were to have no other strokes of luck, in this lifetime, he would at most train to his foundation cultivation technique until the eleventh or twelfth layer, unable to enter Foundation Establishment. Even if he were to take a Foundation Establishment Pill, his odds of entering Foundation Establishment are only one percent…

Good! The old man surnamed Wu waited until Junior Brother Wang said this before loudly interrupting.

What is good? The old man surnamed Ye could not help but ask.

The others looked at the old man surnamed Wu with doubtful gazes. Only Zhong Lingdao wrinkled his brow, he already had a bit of a guess in his mind.

May I ask Sect Master, if the person that came took the initiative to renounce the Foundation Establishment Pill, would it be regarded as going against our promise!? The old man surnamed Wu asked.

Of course. However, no one is allowed to use threats or force to accomplish this matter. Otherwise, our Yellow Maple Valleys reputation will be ruined! Sect Master Zhong softly and solemnly said.

Hehe! Sect Master, please feel at ease! This is only natural! The old man surnamed Wu faintly smiled and then turned his head toward the old man surnamed Ye, saying, Junior Martial Brother Ye, you dont mind spending a few items to purchase his Foundation Establishment Pill, right? It should be known with such lowly aptitude, the rate of success to enter Foundation Establishment is pitifully small. This should be a great opportunity. He can to renounce the Establishment Foundation Pill to obtain something far more practical! The old man named Wu said with a fully confident appearance.

Chapter 143: Beheading

The large man that had just emerged from the ground and the yellow-clothed man started to chase after Han Li.

As they chased him, they were afraid that Han Li would run far away again. After recovering a bit of magic power, they immediately grouped up and planned their next attack.

At this time, Han Li felt a scorching pain from his wounded thigh. It seemed that his movements from a moment ago had worsened his injury.

However, now was not the time to think about that problem! The large man that had concealed himself in the ground a moment ago took out a long saber covered in black Qi and fiercely charged toward Han Li.

When Han Li saw his opponents figures, he observed that although they were quite fast, their movements were stiff. It was clear these people only relied on the support of magic techniques. His heart could not help but slightly relax. It should be known that Han Lis strange and quick movements would prevent them from catching up to him!

With that thought, Han Li no longer paid attention to the large overbearing man and placed his attention onto the yellow-clothed man instead, as the man had taken out a dark green gourd. He had pointed the mouth of the gourd toward Han Li, seemingly wanting to cast a magic technique!

Where do you think youre looking? Die!

The large man charged next to Han Li with a greatly flourished yellow light on his body. He lifted his demonic long saber and chopped it down toward Han Li.

Han Li snorted. His body flashed, appearing outside the reach of the saber.

You were fooled, boy! The large man wildly laughed.

A black light from the long saber in his hand flashed, and turned into a long black rope. Like a long snake, it closely followed and twisted toward Han Li, neither locking him down nor letting him go!

Han Li was startled, and his body immediately grew strangely indistinct. One moment he was at the left, then right, then front, then back, as if there were several Han Lis encircling the large man.

When the large man saw this, he grew greatly intimidated. However, he immediately protected his body with the Earth Armor Technique and no longer paid it any attention to Han Lis afterimages. Instead, he hastily moved his flexible black rope and did his utmost to pursue Han Lis true body.

Pengpeng. Pengpeng. Han Li swept past the side of the large man. During that instant, he fiercely shot fireballs at the large man with both hands around him. As they hit his body, the yellow light shook for a moment. Unfortunately, it recovered at once.

How could this meager Fireball Technique break through this Uncles defensive technique! The large mans face was savage, and the movement of his hands grew even more rapid, the movements of the black rope didnt relax even the slightest.

Han Li felt somewhat anxious! Although the large mans black rope was somewhat slower than him, he was unable to cope with it. His dared not slow down his bodys movements, else he was certain to be caught. Although he didnt know what sort of magic tool the black rope was, it was quite troublesome! However, he didnt dare to negligently let it wrap around him!

He busily glanced toward the yellow-clothed man and saw that his expression was solemn. The magic tool gourd in his hand started to release a secretive azure light. It was unknown what would about to emerge from within!

This wont do. If this continues, I wont be able to survive! If I dont brave a few risks, I will die! Han Li thought to himself, having seen the desperate circumstances.

As a result, Han Li rushed to take out the guardian talisman he received from Monk Golden Light. This Guardian Talisman was a type of talisman technique. Its incantation had long been acquired from Buddhist Monk Ku Sang. Now he had finally used it.

Han Li softly chanted the incantation verses. Because he was in the middle of moving, it sounded somewhat ambiguous. However, the talismans golden characters started to brighten. When the golden characters were completely shining, Han Li suddenly slapped the talisman onto his body. A golden light suddenly appeared and covered his body with a golden barrier. However, his body suddenly became slower, and the black chain overtook him and wrapped around him.

The usage of a Guardian Talisman caused ones movements to slow. Han Li had already tested this and was well aware. Although the black rope wound around him several times, when it was obstructed by the golden light, he did not panic! He knew that his gamble was correct as the golden barrier protected him against the magic tools assault.

When the large man saw this, he let out a low roar. He charged forward with large strides, with obnoxious, dazzling yellow light on his fists. They seemed to be supported by an unknown cultivation technique.

Having learned a lesson from last time, Han LI did not let the large man get close. He suddenly crouched and pressed both hands against the floor. Then he muttered an incantation, suddenly causing his hands be slightly enveloped in a yellow light.

When the large man saw this, he was slightly startled and hastily stopped. However, it was already too late. The floor below him completely turned into soft and weak quicksand, causing his legs to be deeply buried to his thighs and to become flustered.

Strike! A sharp voice entered Han Lis ear.

Han Lis heart sunk as he looked toward the yellow-clothed man.

With only a single look, Han Li saw seven to eight black spheres the size of chicken eggs emerge from the mouth of the black gourd and rush toward him.

Han Lis face grew very unsightly, and the yellow light in his hands scattered. He then took out a wooden box from his bosom.

At this time, the several spheres were already in front of him and ruthless pounded against Han Lis barrier. The barrier was incessantly deformed, as if it could break at any moment.

Han Li didnt take notice of this crisis and sat down cross-legged, putting the wooden box on his knee. He then rushed an incantation.

Pengpeng! Pengpeng! Pengpeng! The spheres attacks were fierce and didnt cease attacking the golden barrier for even a moment, causing the golden light to gradually dim. It seemed the barrier would break and that death would approach.

At this time, Han Li shouted with a roar, Rise!

With this order, a gray light about three meters long shot forth from within the wooden box. This ray of light resembled a flood dragon that had emerged from the water, it flew several circles and all directions, and hacked all of the spheres into two one after another as if they were its nemesis, turning them to dust.

Treasure talisman! The yellow-clothed man loudly shouted as if he had seen a ghost.

When Han Li heard this, his heart stirred. However, he did not think of it further as the large man had already escaped from the trap. However, after seeing Han Lis gray sword light, his complexion grew deathly white! Not only did he not think to rush toward Han Li, but he also turned around and wildly fled.

Thought at this time, Han Li was already resolved to kill. How could he let these people leave? He pointed to the large person, and the sword light immediately and fiercely pursued, appearing behind the large mans body.

It coiled around the large mans neck and his skull easily tumbled to the ground. It was as if the yellow light protecting his body didnt exist, not affecting it in the slightest.

When the yellow-clothed man saw this, he had actually dared to stay there for the moment. He took out a talisman and slapped it onto his body, causing him to spout out a pair of large yellow wings. He lightly flapped them and soared off, flying to a distant place.

Han Li then commanded the sword light to pursue, closely following behind the yellow-clothed man. The yellow-clothed man flew even faster, and the grey light was unexpectedly unable to overtake him for a time.

Han Li felt slightly anxious, and his heart grew fierce. He then used all of the magic power he had without reserve. It was as if that grey streak had immediately consumed a tonic and suddenly sped up, piercing through the chest of the yellow-clothed man and thoroughly bringing peace to Han Lis heart.

The yellow-clothed man screamed and fell from the air.

Han Li grew greatly cheerful and recalled the gray light. He dashed toward the man, hoping to capture him alive and carefully interrogate him.

Unfortunately when Han Li arrived at the crash site, the yellow-clothed man couldnt possibly be any more dead. He simply fell to his death, causing Han Li to be quite depressed!

Since there were no living mouths, he could only search the two bodies and see whether he could find any useful clues.

After Han Li impolitely plundered all the items on the two mens bodies, he did not find any relevant items. Even so, he struck it rich! These two men actually had fifty low-grade spirit stones as well as a few talismans and magic tools!

Han Li could not make head or tails of their assault and was somewhat puzzled. He also did not know whether or not these two had anything to do with the missing rogue cultivators. However, he didnt dare to stay here too long. After consuming a few medicine pills, he continued on his way.

Chapter 142: Attack to Kill

Han Li was completely ignorant of the Qin Clans situation. However, this did not obstruct his ecstatic mood. While he excitedly walked around the room, he incessantly fiddled with Writ of Immortal Ascension in his hand. In addition, the more he looked at this command medallion, the more pleasing to the eye it became.

After the time it took to burn a stick of incense, Han Li calmed down the excitement in his heart. He began to think of his plans for the future and the feasibility of traveling to Yellow Maple Valley to formally become an apprentice to a master.

After a night of restless, difficult sleep for Han Li, the Great South Small Meeting had at last come to an end. From the beginning of the morning of the second day, many cultivators had already begun to leave the valley. The people inside the valley had already been reduced to less than half.

During the afternoon, there were several slightly older senior experts who appeared in the plaza. After they said a few encouraging words of praise, they declared the formal termination of the Great South Meeting. That Daoist Master Qingyan was also one of those experts.

Suddenly, in groups of three or four or perhaps like wild geese, the remaining cultivators flew into the sky and floated there. At this moment, Daoist Priest Qing Wen and the other went to find Han Li, inviting him to journey with them once more.

After a moment of silence, Han Li declined their invitation, greatly angering Wu Jiuzhi and the Mo Brothers. Even Daoist Priest Qing Wens complexion was somewhat unsightly.

Since Brother Han is unwilling to travel with us, Qing Wen will not force you. Take care of yourself on your journey, Brother! After a sigh from Qing Wen, he said this with a regretful tone.

He then patted Han Lis shoulders and departed the valley with the others.

Han Li hadnt discovered that during the second that Daoist Priest Qing Wen patted Han Lis shoulders, a bit of colorless and formless fine powder left Qing Wens cuff and scattered on Han Lis clothes. In addition, the area sprinkled with dust was slightly unusual but nothing could be seen.

When Wu Jiuzhi and company left the thick fog of the valley, Daoist Priest Qing Wen had fallen behind them at an unknown time and took advantage of the thoughtlessness of the several people while exposing a sinister appearance. He suddenly raised his cuff and sent a stream of flame toward the sky. It disappeared into the shrubbery at the side. His face then resumed his normal rightful and strict appearance, as if the actions from a moment ago had not occurred.

Han Li did not completely understand what Daoist Priest Qing Wen just did, but due to his continuous habit of being cautious, he didnt immediately set off from the Great South Valley but rather waited the night inside the valley. When it was early morning with the dew shining brightly, he stealthily slipped away from the valley in a manner that even gods and ghost could not see.

After he left the Great South Valley, Han Li identified the direction. He used the Imperial Flight Technique and lightly tapped his foot against the ground, propelling him about ten meters away. Like that, his clothes fluttered into the distance.

Not long after he departed the valley, two people hurriedly rushed over. In front of them was a green ball of light the size of a thumb guiding their way. After they turned to where Han Li was just a moment ago, they followed in the direction that Han Li flew off to. Those two people precisely followed the green lights directions.

Han Li did not yet stop on the journey, not even resting after having traveled over a hundred li . When he arrived at a small hill, he stopped to sit down and eat a few things, recovering his exhausted body and magic power as well.

Han Li did not know that his actions, having not followed common conventions, caused the two pursuing behind him to curse endlessly.

This was not surprising. They had set out on their pursuit before the light of day. Had they not marked Han Lis body, they would have probably lost him. However, their original plan to set a trap ahead of him and ambush him had fallen through!

What made the two even more incomparably angry was that Han Lis leaps and steps and traversed more than a hundred li, causing the two to eat a bellyful of dust. They were so tired they could drop! After all, these two had been cultivators for a long time and were accustomed to living like princes. Having to bitterly rely on their legs to travel a long distance, these two had not experienced this in quite a long time.

It was not known how much time had past since Han Li had sat down cross-legged inside a depression of the hill and shut his eyes, motionless. It appeared he entered a state of selflessness. Apart from the sounds of the hills wildlife around him, he heard no other noise

It was at this time that somewhere from the nearby earth, the ground broke and emitted several tens of streams of white light directly toward Han Li.

The originally motionless Han Li suddenly opened his eyes and saw the cold light. His body suddenly soared into the air without reason, and he lightly landed with both feet on an open space to the side.

Pupu! Those white lights naturally missed their target. The true identity of the sparkling and half transparent white lights that had attempted to strike Han Li during meditation was more than ten incomparably sharp ice awls!

When Han Li saw this, his expression became gloomy.

He stretched out his right hand and extended his five fingers, Zilala! After a burst of explosive sounds, five small fireballs appeared at his fingertips. These fireballs, compared to the fireballs of the common Fireball Technique, were smaller by more than half!

Your esteemed self should taste this persons fireballs! Han Li shouted awe-inspiringly while gazing at the place where the ice awls flew from. Then he slightly bent his fingers and suddenly shot them. The five fireballs flew out in a line.

As soon as the fireballs were about to touch the floor, the image of yellow-clothed man suddenly appeared. Then the man flashed, and his image appeared elsewhere. He happened to avoid the fireball attack.

Bang! The small area where Han Lis fireballs exploded left a few large holes that released a blistering hot air. A few of the places exposed signs of melting from high temperature, causing the man who had dangerously escaped death to break out a cold sweat.

At this time, Han Li did not pay attention to the holes but rather firmly stared at the yellow-clothed man who jumped out. He was a slender, thirty year-old man with a cunning face.

Why did you ambush me? Han Li coldly asked.

When the yellow-clothed man heard this, he rolled his eyes. He sinisterly laughed several times and said, You will know in your next life!

Soon after, he suddenly yelled with a cold voice, Go!

Han Li was shocked. Just as he was about to move, he heard two slight sounds of ground breaking beneath him. Then, two large hands twinkling with a yellow radiance emerged from the ground like lightning and firmly grabbed Han Lis legs. It was as if he were immediately bound with steel chains, causing Han Li to be unable to move a single step.

Brat, your death is certain. Your legs cant move. Lets see how you will dodge my icicle technique! The yellow clothed man proudly said with an evil smile. He raised his two hands toward Han Li and began to mutter to himself.

As a result, the threatening cold air in front of his hands gradually condensed into white crystals, eventually taking the form of sharp ice awls.

Han Lis complexion greatly changed. His hand pressed against his waist. The tinkling of small bells rang and a cold light flashed. He took out a shining long sword, and without hesitation, he chopped down.

Clang! It was as if the sword had struck rock and emitted sparks. In addition, those yellow large hands were unscathed!

Han Li was alarmed and angry. When he thought to make another attempt, the yellow-clothed man across from him wildly laughed.

Haha! Die, brat!

Han Lis heart sunk, and he immediately raised his head.

He saw twenty sharp ice awls fiercely shooting toward his entire body, without giving him a method to dodge.

When Han Li saw this, his expression became incomparably grave. He took a deep breath and bit down on his teeth. Without moving, his body strangely twisted left and right. Most of the ice awls were unexpectedly dodged by his movements. Only his right shoulder and left leg were incapable of evading and were pierced through with the ice awls. In an instant, blood flowed from the wounds and leaked through his clothes.

Pa! Han Li threw away the long sword in his hand. With his ten fingers, he sealed the blood vessels near his wounds at a lightning fast speed, causing the bleeding to suddenly stop. Then the originally complacent yellow-clothed man widely opened his eyes, not believing what he had just seen.

Han Lis expression grew dark. He used the strength in his two calves and unexpectedly twisted them as if they had no bone. After a burst of popping sounds from the legs, he suddenly shrank his body into a ball while he was still alive, and his whole body suddenly fled upward. His legs were like a slippery fish, slipping out from the stiff grasp of those two large hands. He then shot into the air and landed more than thirty meters away, coldly staring at the large hands.

Impossible! How did his legs slip out from the grasp of my Tremendous Strength Technique? From the earth below the hands spoke a muffled, angry and alarmed voice.

Then the two hands stiffly emerged out from the earth, revealing a burly silhouette covered in a bold yellow light.

Chapter 141 Writ of Immortal Ascension.

Chapter 141: Writ of Immortal Ascension

With a look at this flight talisman, the dark man and the vendor stall owner were visibly moved. Their view of Han Li grew much more serious. After all, those possessing elementary high-grade talismans were unlikely to be a nobody.

Good, I will exchange! The dark man was very straightforward. With such an obviously advantageous trade, who wouldnt trade?

However, before we trade, I wish to try something you have said before, whether or not this treasure fragment will obstruct a concealed object from absorbing the Spiritual Qi from the outside world. If it is true, this person will immediately trade for it. If it is not true, this person will not take the loss and trade!

When the dark man heard Han Lis words, he was surprised. However, after clearly hearing the content of his words, he smiled.

The words I have spoke regarding this objects effects are all true. Please do not hesitate to test it! The dark man confidently spoke.

When Han Li heard this, he was was not polite. He took out a object resembling a wine cup from his body. He then picked up the cloth and covered it. Waiting until after the wine cup disappeared, Han Li extended his finger and condensed a white ball of Spiritual Qi the size of a bean. He lightly dropped it on the cloth, resulting in the ball of light completely disappearing, as if it were swallowed.

When Han Li saw this, his face showed a happy expression. He lightly grabbed the cloth in his hand and removed it. The wine cup appeared, and ball of light that disappeared a moment ago was flowing inside.

Not bad! Brother did not speak falsely. I want this destroyed magic treasure fragment. As for this flight talisman, it belongs to your esteemed self! Han Li took the cloth and put it in his cuff. Afterwards, he cupped his fist toward the dark man.

Good! Your esteemed self is straightforward. When the dark man heard this, he was exalted and lowered his body to take the flight talisman. After he hastily looked all over it to confirm it wasnt fake, he smiled.

Han Li faintly smiled and did not say anything further. He turned around and squeezed through the crowd. However, before he even took a few steps, he heard several comments from the crowd.

This man is foolish! To actually trade a high-grade talisman for such a weak item!

Thats right. That fragment is so small, what use does it have? To exchange for such a thing is fundamentally not worth it!

Dont say it like that, maybe he has a clever use for it!

……

When Han Li heard this, he inwardly sneered several times. How could these cultivators know that this object is of immense importance to me?

This brother, please wait! Wait for me! Having not walked very far, Han Li heard a voice from behind him, approaching him in a hurry. freewebnvel.co

Han Li was slightly surprised. Could they be yelling him? He could not help but turn his head.

He saw a person not too far away, running towards him with a forehead beaded with sweat while calling out to him. It was unexpectedly the round-faced youth who had nearly brought disaster upon himself.

Han Li blinked a few times and then stopped. He curiously wanted to know what business this buffoon would have with him to have pursued him at the very end.

Brother, Ive finally caught up to you! The youth chasing him said while gasping for breath.

Does this brother have something on his mind? Han Li looked at him with doubt.

This is for you! It could be considered thanks for Elder Brothers help out of the troublesome situation. Without saying anything further, the youth handed Han Li a booklet. Then he bashfully ran back.

Han Li was slightly surprised, but he immediately smiled. There was such a simple and honest person among the cultivators. This was truly unexpected. He did not pursue him, and instead he took a look at the book in his hand.

Record of Qing Xi was the books title. It didnt seem to be a magic item. Han Li looked through a few pages with interest.

It seemed to be the journal of a senior cultivator Daoist Master Qing Xi of the State of Yue who did not like cultivating but instead enjoyed travelling to different places. It contained allusive legends and such with detailed notes. There were also some pages with relevant vivid and lifelike drawings. Although Han Li only looked through a few pages, he held quite an interest in this item and put the booklet into his bosom.

After that Han Li didnt come across any particular affairs. He felt a bit bored and returned to his residence. Inside his room, Han Li lied down on his bed and looked through The Record of Qing Xi.

Of the contents in the book, a few were Master Qing Xis personal experiences and others were merely gossip. However, not one of them wasnt bizarre. There were rarely heard unusual matters and secrets that cultivator clans would never tell others. It was unknown how Master Qing Xi had learned of them.

Han Li read with great interest. However, when he reached the final page of the booklet, there were the drawings of seven distinct command medallions. At the very bottom of the drawings were several lines of words: Writ of Immortal Ascension, created by the Seven Great Cultivator sects of the State of Yue. It was the each cultivator sects award for accomplishing tremendous achievements within a cultivator sect. So long as one holds the cultivators sect command medallion, they would receive the same treatment as the final victor of the Immortal Ascension Assembly! It would bestow the qualifications to become an inner court disciple and receive Foundation Establishment Pills. However, this object had always been handed down within the sect. Common cultivators would have no chance of seeing them. As a result, these portrayals were simply according to their appearances from rumors.

At the end, Master Qing Xi used somewhat smaller characters to write these words: this writ can be traded between cultivator clans. The age when writs were first issued was a time long ago. As a result, the cultivator clans that issued writs recognized the writs but not the people! So long as someone holds a writ, they they would take a step toward the heavens. It could be said to be a low level cultivators defiance of the natural order!

After Han Li finished reading the explanation below, he took another look at the seven illustrations and felt his tongue dry up. His heart beated with intensity.

Originally when Han Li heard the words Great Immortal Ascension Assembly, he faintly made an association with the dwarfs strange command medallion. One side of the command medallion had two words engraved: Immortal Ascension. This made Han Li feel as if these two things had something in common.

After he heard the others talk about the Great Immortal Ascension Assembly in detail, there were no words relating to the Writ of Immortal Ascension. He believed this to be no more than a coincidence and left it in the back of his mind. However, he didnt expect the booklet he unexpectedly received to have the objects origin and true use. In addition, the function of this Writ of Immortal Ascension was this great!

Han Li grew more and more excited, hastily taking out the black command medallion. After briefly comparing it with the illustration, he found it to be grealy similar to its design.

Yellow Maple Valley, This Writ of Immortal Ascension was issued by the Yellow Maple Valley! Han Li muttered to himself as he stroked the command medallion in his hand.

However, how did this precious item enter the hands of a lowly cultivator like Monk Golden Light? Han Li doubtedly thought after calming down.

In fact, that dwarf was truly the previous owner of that command medallion!

It turned out that in the outstanding and famous Qin Ye Mountain Range, apart from the Ye Clan, there was also another equivalent Clan that resided there, the Qin Clan. Because those two clans had many intermarried relationships, they got along quite well!

This Writ of Immortal Ascension was an object passed down from the ancestors of the Qin Clan. However, they did not use it because the Qin Clan could no longer find a genius cultivator who deserved the writ! That was why they would rather continue to pass it down and were unwilling to waste this treasure for no reason.

However, after many generations, because the males of the Qin Clan grew more sparse, they gradually declined. In contrast, the Ye Clan grew even more prosperous and developed. They influenced the cultivation world so much that everyone knew that the Qin Ye Mountain housed the Ye Clan, while the Qin Clan became forgotten!

During Monk Golden Lights generation, he was actually the sole remaining male from the Qin Clan, and his aptitude was strange and lacking. He fundamentally could not possibly achieve Foundation Establishment. Because of his aptitude, the large difference in strength between the two clans, and the fact that their relationship as in-laws was a matter long expired, the Ye Clan decided to acquire the several treasures of the Qin Clan. In addition, that Writ of Immortal Ascension was the treasure they wanted to possess to most!

Although Monk Golden Lights cultivation talent was lacking, his ability to read body language was actually quite good. With the fact that he was also cowardly, just as the Ye Clan had planned to make a move, the dwarf, having caught wind of this earlier, had already fled, taking a small sword talisman and the Writ of Immortal Ascension. As for the other treasures, because they were sealed away, Monk Golden Light could not acquire them in a short amount of time and was forced to reluctantly abandon them, setting them aside for the Ye Clan.

As a result, Monk Golden Light had been on the run for over ten years, and lived in seclusion in some Daoist temple deep within the wilderness. He relied on his shallow magic power to plunder drink and food and became free and unfettered. After a period of time, he had thought to use the Writ of Immortal Ascension, but that notion had gradually weakened. He reached the conclusion even if he were to take the Foundation Establishment Pill, he would not be able to achieve Foundation Establishment. Since that was the case, there was no need to go to a large cultivator sect as a low level disciple and suffer hardship!

Like that, after the assault on the Seven Mysteries Sect, Han Li had conveniently acquired this Writ of Immortal Ascension.

Chapter 140 Determination to Win.

Chapter 140: Determination to Win

You… The man seemed to be extremely angry. His two hands formed fists, and he advanced a step.

What? Could it be that youre thinking of forcing the trade? Those of our Ye Clan arent good targets to bully! The vendor turned his eyes and said without a trace of politeness.

Humph! The Ye Clan is quite impressive! Although the dark man did not apologize, he released his fists. He was clearly afraid of retaliation from the Ye Clan.

The man was suppressed by the mere mention of the Ye Clan and was exceptionally angry. He was a tenth layer expert and was accustomed to others speaking highly of him. Currently he had accepted this embarrassment and had planned to brush his sleeve then ago. However, in his heart, he would truly hate to part with this Returning Winds Alms Bowl as this magic tool was well-suited with his cultivation art. If he were able to acquire it, his strength would increase greatly. However as of current, apart from the destroyed magic treasure fragment, his other possessions were quite useful, and his spirit stones had been used up over the past several days, leaving him in his current predicament.

Brother, sell your treasure fragment to me, I will give ten spirit stones. A grey-clothed man that was watching emerged from the crowd. He sincerely said, cupping his fist in front of the man.

I wont sell it! If you want to buy it, then give me thirty spirit stones. The dark man shook his head as if he were beating a drum with it. That price was fundamentally unacceptable. freewebnvel.cm

Sigh. Your esteemed selfs destroyed magic treasure fragment, if it were only a slightly great price, then it would be worth it. Unfortunately, it is truly too small. The amount of goods it can conceal is too few! The grey-clothed man, having been rejected by the man, exposed an expression of regret and returned into the crowd without further negotiation.

Would you sell it for twelve spirit stones?

Thirteen?

……

Cultivators from all directions were looking at the destroyed magic treasure fragment with great interest. Even if they couldnt use this item, they could slowly study it! Who knows what they would be able to achieve enlightenment in!

Like that, the price rose to twenty after a moment,bidded by a naive-looking, round-faced youth.

In face of such a high price, others no longer spoke out. They all felt this price was quite high. If the were to grow any higher, it would be far too damaging! After all, to these low level cultivators, having ten spirit stones would be regarded as quite well-off. In addition, the man from a moment ago was most likely the disciple of a clan. Only they could possibly be that rich!

Twenty? The dark mans expression changed. The bid had reached his minimum! If he were to pair it with a few other objects, he would be able to exchange with the vendor for the Returning Wind Alms Bowl.

You want to pay twenty spirit stones? The man amiably said toward the round-faced youth.

Although nobody knew why, after a moment, the youths face was red. Then after another moment, his face turned white, and he became extremely frantic.

I…. dont…. have that many spirit stones! After the round-faced youth stammered these words with frustration and unease, the surrounding spectators were shocked.

You dont! They why did you just yell that? Could it be you said it to deliberately amuse me! When the dark man heard this, the mans belly full of anger erupted out from his body, rigidly pressing down onto the youth with formidable grandeur.

I simply saw everyone shouting out prices for fun! Without thinking, I also opened my mouth! Brother, please forgive me! The round-faced youth hastily apologized to absolve himself. His brow was beaded with sweat, and soybean-sized sweatdrops tumbled down. He was merely a fifth layer cultivator, how could he resist such spiritual pressure!

Who just shouted nineteen? I am willing to freely give a spirit stone to allow your esteemed self to purchase this item! The youth resourcefully yelled at once.

Unfortunately, those all around were extremely quiet. It seemed that person had already changed their mind!

How about the brother who shouted eighteen! When the youth say the dark mans increasingly scornful face, he nearly wept. He was an insignificant, young cultivator. He only had two spirit stones on him, acquired from a year of bitter labor.

Just as the people thought they were about to see quite a good show, Wait a moment!, a relaxed voice suddenly sounded out. A person entered the stage, calling out to the dark man.

What do you want? The black man looked at the person with a gloomy face. His temper had already been ground to dust. If this person wanted to have a feud, he wouldnt mind taking them both out. Although this person was not weak, he was only of the ninth layer!

This person has taken an interest in this item and desires it! That individual pointed at that cloth and said with a smile.

The one the dark man had mistaken to be a cultivator looking for a fight was not a bystander, but Han Li.

Originally when Han Li heard this person say that this destroyed magic treasure fragment could turn things invisible and conceal Spiritual Qi, his heart was stirred, and his mind formed a vague opinion.

By the time the dark man had concealed the knife, Han Lis opinion in his mind grew clear. He became determined to possess this destroyed treasure fragment.

How much will you purchase for it? The dark man was surprised, but a moment later, his expression eased as he asked this question.

This person does not plan to purchase it, but rather use this object to exchange for it. Han Li calmly took out a talisman from his sleeve, allowing those surrounding the stall to clearly see it.

A flight talisman! A few knowledgeable people cried out in alarm!

Its an elementary high-grade spiritual talisman! The other cultivators were awed. After all, elementary high-grade talismans had only appeared five or six times since the beginning of this Great South Meeting. In addition, each and every one of them had been sold at astonishing prices!

Chapter 139 Destroyed Magic Treasure Fragment.

Chapter 139: Destroyed Magic Treasure Fragment

As for the other magic techniques, the Body Concealment Technique and Sound Transmission Technique were auxiliary magic techniques similar to that of the Heavens Eye Technique. So long as one somewhat comprehended magic power, they were able to learn it. As a result, Han Li effortlessly mastered them.

Among these, the Sound Transmission Technique was a talisman technique that required a Sound Transmission Talisman, which Han Li had seen being used several times.

The Body Concealment Technique was an extremely common magic technique. By attaching spiritual power to ones body, the body becomes enveloped in the environments colors, causing people to have difficulty perceiving the user. This magic technique, however, holds little value because the Heavens Eye Technique can easily break through it. It fundamentally could not be used to escape the notice of other cultivators.

The Quicksand Technique and Freezing Technique were magic techniques with areas of effect. The first used magic power to turn the earth in an area into sand. The other could freeze the water in an area into ice.

The might of these two magic techniques depended entirely on the deepness of the magic power used and intention. If a Deity were to put it to use, turning a 1000 li of fertile land into desert and the Chang Jiang River into a glacier would not be impossible.

The reason as to why they were classified as elementary low-grade magic techniques was only because these two magic techniques were quite easily learned. Even Qi Condensation cultivators with few layers were able to easily master them. However, their magic power would be limited, and their range would be pathetically small.

When Han Li originally practiced these two magic techniques, they were quite power intensive. However, when he suddenly broke through to the ninth layer, his magic power rapidly increased, allowing him to use his magic techniques as he wished. He could already control an area the size of a tabletop and could turn it to sand or freeze it as he pleased, causing Han Li to be greatly excited.

As for the remaining magic techniques, Han Li was unable to grasp them at the moment. He could only helplessly deliberate and study them later in the future. Because the Great South Meeting was about to end, the amount of young cultivators that came to do business would reach its peak in its last two days.

At this moment, Han Li was in the large business plaza that was crowded to the brim with 2000 cultivators. The amount of vendor stalls were also several times greater than before. For the most part, they wished to grab onto this final opportunity and peddle their leftover goods. In additional, an unknown amount of higher level cultivators that emerged from long cultivation began to appear one after another, also wanting to take advantage of this opportunity to observe those who could become formidable opponents.

Han Li bitterly smiled. Although he had already entered the ninth layer, while he was walking amongst the crowd of cultivators, he discovered many people that were above the ninth layer.

Currently, Han Li no longer had any spirit stones, and his medicine pills were few in number. Since he had no intention of getting rid of his treasures, he simply followed the stream of people from vendor stall to vendor stall. He went simply to hear other cultivators comments and views on the trades of goods to further his experience and knowledge.

Hearing others speak truly broadened Han Lis horizons, causing him to understand quite a bit about magic tools and materials. For example, magic darts that automatically pursued enemies, gourds that could shoot flames, long sabers capable of freezing people with a cut, Silver-Winged Ant eggs that could be used to create medicine, scales of a 100 year-old Iron Lined Serpents that could be used to craft tools, and so on.

The more Han Li heard, the more he felt fascinated. Han Li had arrived at the center of the plaza before he knew it.

This wont do. I dont want what youre offering, give me something else in exchange!

This is a destroyed magic treasure fragment! It is more than enough for your alms bowl!

What use would I have for this ruined fragment? Could it be that you couldnt find a Core Formation expert to refine it? Dont think you can exchange it with my Returning Winds Alms Bowl!

The sound of an intense quarrel arrived from the front of a vendors stall.

Destroyed magic treasure fragment? Many people let out sounds of surprise, immediately causing nearby cultivators to stir a commotion. After a moment of chaos, the vendors stall was surrounded by an impenetrable crowd.

It should be known that magic treasures werent something that low level cultivators would even dare to dream about. However, one had unexpectedly appeared in the Great South Valley. Even if it were only a ruined fragment, it was still a marvel, causing these cultivators to become like cats smelling fish. The itch in their hearts was hardly tolerable.

Where is it?

Let me see!

Is this the magic treasure?

Clicks tongue, its truly beautiful!

Thats just a rag!

……

Because Han Li was quite close to that vendors stall and was already quite faster than common cultivators, he managed to rush in the crowd and obtain a good position, allowing him to clearly see everything.

Looking at the vendor stall, Han Li saw a 27 to 28 year-old man standing in front of the stall. This man had dark skin and thick limbs. At first glance, one would think a farm peasant had snuck into the Great South Valley. However, those who looked at the mans magic power with the Heavens Eye Technique could not help but let out a breath of shock. This dark skinned man was actually a great expert of the tenth layer.

Competing against this person, isnt that courting death? A few cultivators inwardly weighed with surprise. They then brought their gaze toward the vendor stalls owner. The vendor seemed to be a common black-clothed man with the appearance of having magic power of only the seventh or eighth layer. However, when he confronted the man before him, his face didnt have the slightest expression of fear.

There were a few that took notice of the embroidered tree leaf design on the vendors collar. Only then did the cultivators realize that this person was a disciple of the well known Ye Clan of the Qin Ye Mountain Range. It was no wonder he held such confidence.

Between these two people on the stall was an oddly-patterned yellow alms bowl and a small piece of translucent cloth.

This item was like a rag, wrinkled with its rim ruined unevenly as if a dog had gnawed on it. The only aspect attracting attention was the twinkling white radiance that appeared occasionally. It was somewhat peculiar.

This was the destroyed magic treasure fragment? After seeing this object, many people in the crowd were greatly disappointed. It was greatly inconsistent with what they imagined within their minds.

This ruined magic treasure is quite wonderful! By using it to cover an item, it will immediately become invisible. Not only will its Spiritual Qi not leak out, but it also wont obstruct Spiritual Qi from entering. The dark man had a cold face.

After this was said, he immediately immediately took out small silver mouse from his sleeve.

The grade one demon beast, Gold Eating Mouse! The cultivators standing in a circle yelled out the name of the rat and caused a small uproar.

He is truly worthy of being a tenth layer expert! He actually captured a grade one demonic beast! Many people could not help but think this.

At this moment, the dark man picked up the cloth and wrapped it around the mouse!

The result was miraculous! The silver mouse and the cloth immediately disappeared. Although many people used the Heavens Eye Technique, they werent able to see anything.

The man, having seen everyones shock, was somewhat satisfied. Afterwards, the hand that held the white mouse wrapped in the cloth suddenly showed movement.

Not just living animal, nonliving items will also have the same effect.

After this was said, the man took out a knife emitting a threatening Spiritual Qi and put it on the ground. Then he covered it in the cloth, causing it to disappear without a trace or even the slightest trace of Spiritual Qi.

It is truly wonderful!

It can make things invisible!

Clicks tongue. Inconceivable!

……

Those who were watching around were discussing spiritedly.

How about it? There is value in exchange it with your alms bowl! The man then took off the cloth and put away the knife.

I will not exchange it! If I want something to be invisible, I only need to buy an elementary mid-grade vanishing talisman. For such a small thing, you would have me hide my head and legs? The vendor shook his head and said mockingly.

Did I not tell you? This is a destroyed magic treasure fragment. It wasnt refined by a Core Formation expert but that of Nascent Soul. Those experts levels are not the same. Who would be able to see through the efficacy of its concealment? How could a vanishing talisman compare to it! The dark man angrily said.

You spout extravagant descriptions once more! I absolutely have no use for this thing, why would I want it! You had better give me thirty spirit stones or something of equivalent value for this alms bowl! The vendor coldly retorted.

Chapter 138 The Skill of Creating Talismans.

Chapter 138: The Skill of Creating Talismans

Han Li was on the way back to the building, exceptionally happy with the wooden box containing the Golden Sincerity Brush in his pocket.

He used three bottles of Golden Dragon Pellets and four bottles of Golden Essence Pills to exchange for the young womans treasured item and the bag of Seven Star Grass seeds. After, he casually bought some cinnabar sand from other vendor stalls and rushed back full of anticipation and joy.

After he opened the restriction barrier and entered the small building, Han Li saw the small Buddhist monk meditating and did not disturb him. Instead, he went to the second floor and returned to his room.

After Han Li arranged the cinnabar and the talisman paper on the desk, Han Li took out the Golden Sincerity Brush and became absorbed in creating Soul-Lock Talismans.

According to the Soul-Lock techniques method to create talismans, the steps were: channel spiritual power through right hand and slowly pour it into the brush shaft being held. Then lightly dip the brush tip into the cinnabar and draw the talisman incantation onto a slip of talisman paper.

A quarter hour later, Han Li wore a happy expression on his face and stretched his somewhat stiff body. He looked at the spiritual talisman flickering a silver light on the table and could not help but feel elated.

From its appearance, this spiritual talisman was exactly the same as the one used by Doctor Mo. Although its Spiritual Qi was slightly weaker, it was of no matter as it was far better than the false goods Han Li practiced with. After all, those practice materials were only similar in appearance and didnt have the slightest spiritual power.

Han Li took the newly created spiritual talisman and excitedly studied it. After he was done, he prepared to attempt the Soul-Lock technique. Unexpectedly though, before he executed the spell, the spiritual power on the paper talisman sudden grew chaotic and showed signs of violence.

Han Li was shocked and reacted instantly, hastily throwing the talisman away.

Puchi. The Soul-Lock Talisman suddenly combusted into the air without reason and turned into a ball of fire, reduced to a pile of ash.

Han Li blankly looked into the air and remained silent. A while later, he sighed. It seemed that talisman was a failure.

Han Li felt somewhat dispirited, but he did not yet lose his confidence. After all, he felt that the talisman from a moment ago was quite close to being a success. He believed if he were to exert his strength and create several more, he was certain to have success.

For the next half day, Han Li manufactured Soul-Lock Talismans one after another. However, he had continuously failed.

The spiritual talismans he created did not combust by themselves but instead suddenly turned into a small explosion when injected with his magic power. Furthermore, there were also spiritual talismans that would rapidly lose their spiritual power and become useless paper.

When Han Li saw the last paper talisman he completed explode into shreds with a bang, the typically cool-minded Han Li could not help but raise his head to the roof and abruptly shout curses, Damned Heavens, youre playing with me! A dozen paper talismans, how could I not succeed a single time! This is only an elementary low-rank Soul-Lock-Talisman! Could it be that today was not a good day?

After these words left Han Lis mouth, he felt his depression with had greatly lightened, and his mood became a bit happier.

He tilted his head and pondered. Then he raised his eyebrow and looked at the remaining smaller half left in the small box of cinnabar and the Golden Sincerity Brush. He felt that the cause was not from either of these because his spiritual power poured into the brush shaft very smoothly and the cinnabar boldly imprinted the Spiritual Qi onto talisman paper. It didnt seem fake.

Since Han Li could not find the reason after a moment of careful consideration, he decided to ask the small Buddhist monk and see whether or not he could dispel his doubts. At this moment, Han Li felt that on the path of cultivation, there would be teachers that could give directions. This was truly important. His heart was rather moved at the thought of formally becoming an apprentice to a master.

After the small Buddhist monk heard Han Lis complaints over the failure of his talismans, he stared at Han Li with an exceptionally odd gaze as if his face had suddenly sprouted a small white flower.

When Han Li saw the Buddhist monks reaction, his heart was somewhat startled. He didnt know if there was something amiss from the words he had just said, causing the other party to stare at him in this way.

Almsgiver Han Li, I fear you understand too little about creating talismans! The small Buddhist monk eventually said.

Master Ku Sang is correct. This is the first time Ive created talismans. Han Li honestly admitted.

Among us cultivators, those of us who personally create talismans are few. If there is anything requiring the use of a talisman, they would generally purchase or exchange for it at a marketplace. Even if they are from a great clan, they must also do this.

Why? Han Li was amazed.

Its quite simple. Those masters experienced and specialized in creating talismans are too few. In addition, the cost to nurture a qualified talisman expert is far too great. Only with the strength of those large cultivation clans can they be nurtured.

Almsgiver Han felt very vexed after having failed a dozen times in succession, right? The Buddhist monk asked.

Thats right. Ive used up my materials and money. I purchase enough to make several Soul-Lock Talismans! Han Li said, upset.

However, does Almsgiver know? For novices beginning to learn to create talismans, failing a hundred times in succession is a normal matter. If a person were to have slightly less talent, to persist in having several hundred failures wouldnt be strange! Only after creating over a thousand talismans would your rate of success possibly gradually increase. This is only with regards to creating a single type of spiritual talisman. If you were to change it to another kind of talisman, even if you are no longer a novice, you would generally fail at the beginning. Nevertheless, those with frightening talent are astonishing to see. As a result, qualified talisman masters cannot be nurtured without the practice of several tens of thousands attempts. However, how many people did Almsgiver Han Li think would succeed with this amount of material? Not cultivator clans but only great cultivation sects can foster a talisman master. In addition, they would only be able to contribute elementary talismans. If they were to practice creating middle grade talismans, those great sects would likely lose their fortunes. It would be an unbearable burden. After all, the higher grade the talisman, the more costly the talisman creation materials would be.

The Buddhist monk said all of this, causing Han Li to be dumbstruck.

Then why do vendor stalls still sell cinnabar and talisman paper! Han Li had second thoughts and felt something was wrong.

Hehe! Cinnabar and talisman paper are sold to cultivators who use talisman techniques. The small Buddhist monk said with a smile.

Talisman techniques? Han Li did not understand.

It is the same as Soul-Lock Technique your esteemed self was practicing. They are magic techniques that require the use of a talisman created in advance! The magic technique would be stored within the talisman paper, allowing the talismans to be used at convenience. A talisman techniques spiritual talismans are incapable of simply being aroused by spiritual power, they require a particular incantation to use. However they generally arent complicated and are quite easy to obtain.

Because talisman techniques frequently require a corresponding talisman, talisman users feel that buying talismans are too expensive. As a result, they are like Almsgiver. They would go and practice drawing talismans. Although the cost of the materials are not small, they would be able to eventually support a single type. That is why if Almsgiver truly wishes to practice the Soul-Lock Technique, it would be best create ones own talismans in the long term. If this technique is not commonly used, then Almsgiver may as well spend some money to buy a few Soul-Lock Talismans as reserves. The small Buddhist monk softly preached, eventually giving Han Li a suggestion.

Thank you for Master Ku Sangs pointers! Han Li sincerely gave him a deep salute.

Almsgiver is too polite! Buddhist monk returned the salute.

This small Buddhist monk actually speaks much. In the future if there is anything hard to understand, I may as well ask him for guidance. Han Li thought to himself as he returned to the room.

Currently, closed-door talisman creation practice is impossible! I should find some time to buy a few Soul-Lock Talismans for emergency use. My body has long achieved the peak of eighth layer of the Eternal Spring Arts. Now that Ive acquired the cultivation method for the last layers, I should be able to break through the bottleneck and enter the ninth layer. In addition, I acquired several new magic techniques to practice. I should wield them a bit sooner and increase my strength.

The moment Han Li pushed open the room door, he had already finished pondering about his future plans.

Like that, Han Li sat in room in the coming days. During the daytime, he would take a great amount of medicine and sit in meditation, refining Qi and cultivating the Eternal spring arts. At night, he would run into a desolate area in the valley and practice his newly learned magic techniques.

These were Quicksand Technique,Freezing Technique, Flight Technique, Binding Technique, Sound Transmission Technique, Body Concealment technique, Fire Blossom Technique, and the most difficult to practice, Earth Thrust Technique.

After ten days of painstaking cultivation, on the final day of the Great South Meeting, he broke through to the ninth layer of Eternal Spring Arts, causing Wu Jiuzhi and company to be dumbstruck. Daoist Priest Qing Wen even praised Han Li as a genius amongst rogue cultivators.

However, Han Li was well aware that were it not for the ten bottles of medicine pills he consumed, how else could he have easily overcome the bottleneck! However, he no longer carried many medicine pills on him. It seemed he should take the time to concoct some pills once more!

Chapter 137: Golden Sincerity Brush

Two spirit stones! A clear, melodious female voice reached Han Lis ear.

Han Li was shocked. He discovered that the vendor sitting across from him with their head buried in a book was actually a sweet and charming young lady.

This book doesnt have anything missing? Han Li asked after he recovered.

Nothing. First through thirteenth layer of the Eternal Spring Cultivation Art is completely there, with not a single missing line. The young lady answered with an easy-going manner.

Han Li nodded his head. Then he flipped through several pages before closing the book.

Would you exchange it for medicine pills? Han Li asked straightforwardly.

Medicine pills? The young lady was somewhat stunned, widely opening her beautiful eyes.

It depends on the medicine. If its for healing or illness, it will be extremely costly! The young girl spout out as she stroked her forehead.

Hearing this young ladys words, Han Li knew this matter was of great importance and bluntly handed over a bottle of Yellow Dragon Pellets. freewenovel.cm

Consolidation medicine, it can progress onces magic power! Han Li said assuredly.

Consolidation medicine?

The young woman who was originally calm grew somewhat tense. She moved toward Han Li and lightly took the jade bottle. She tossed out a medicine pill and lowered her head to smell the medicinal quality.

Han Li stood above her and clearly saw the young ladys exposed, flawless neck. In addition, because the young woman was too close to him, the scent of a refined clan daughter assailed his nose and caused Han Lis heartbeat to involuntarily speed up. His complexion also grew slightly red.

It truly is a medicine pill that can progress ones magic power! A moment after the young woman smelled it, she shouted with pleasant surprise.

She raised her head and looked at Han Li with a happy expression, expectantly saying, Do you still have more of this medicine pill? If so, I will exchange for how much you have. You can select the things in my stall as you wish. If there is nothing that will do, I can also purchase it with spirit stones!

With this said, the young woman tightly held the medicine bottle. Her eyes were unblinkingly fixed onto Han Li, afraid that she would hear him say no.

Seeing the charming and gentle young woman suddenly tense up, Han Li found it funny. However, he could not help but think to himself that he had underestimated the value of this medicine pills a bit. In the future, he should be a bit more prudent!

Young woman, dont be anxious. First lets finish the business before us. Will it be fine to talk about it further then? Han Li originally thought to refuse her. However, when he saw the clear expression in her eyes, he unknowingly recalled his little sister all of a sudden. His heart softened for a moment and those words slipped out.

I am truly embarrassed! Ive somewhat forgotten my manners. The young woman seemed to have became aware of her lack of manners, and her complexion turned scarlet.

This book only requires two pills of this kind of medicine. The young lady said after she calmed down.

When Han Li heard this, he felt the her price could be regarded as fair, so he agreed. Then his gaze swept across the other goods in her stall.

What is this?

An unremarkable small grey bag piqued Han Lis interest. This bag was unusual, the bags opening was bound tightly by a thin red rope, and its interior was bulging! Han Li reached out to grab it.

This is a bag of Seven Star Grass seeds. Seven Star Grass of ten years or more is the best material to create paper talismans. The young lady clearly said.

Han Lis heart was moved. This would be quite useful. However, he put it down in front of him without the slightest hesitation.

The other items seem to be of no use to me. Han Li slowly said after looking through once more.

You truly wont select anything else? This Cold Ice Talisman is quite power. There is also this Returning Spring Talisman, it can restore a great portion of your physical strength… The young lady was somewhat resigned and took the initiative to give Han Li recommendations.

Having seen the young womans youre young and naive so you dont know appearance, Han Li could not help but laugh.

Whats so funny? The young woman blushed once more.

I actually only wanted to buy cinnabar powder and a brush for drawing talismans. Unfortunately, you have neither here! Han Li spoke the rarely said truth.

Cinnabar powder and talisman drawing brush! The young lady wrinkled her brow and exclaimed somewhat hesitantly.

She lowered her head and muttered to herself for a moment. It greatly seemed that she had made up her mind. Suddenly, she raised her head toward Han Li and said, I dont have cinnabar powder, but I have a top quality talisman brush made from the neck hair of the demonic beast, Golden Eyed Ape. However, its price is quite high. I dont know if you have enough medicine pills to exchange for it.

When Han Li heard this, he was somewhat amazed. However, he kept smiling and said, So long as it is good, I will be able to satisfy young lady with regards to the medicine pills.

When the young lady heard this, she felt relieved.

She took out a spiritual talisman and used her hand to make several cutting motions over the talismans. She then threw it into the air, and it disappeared in a blaze.

Your esteemed self, please wait a moment. My elder brother will bring it shortly! The young woman added, somewhat embarrassed.

No problem. So long as it is truly a good item, I dont care about waiting for a bit longer! Han Li calmly said.

After this, Han Li and the young woman had nothing to say during this time, which caused them feel a rather ambiguous feeling.

Han Li actually somewhat indulged in this peculiar feeling and faintly smelled her delicate fragrance as he breathed. The young lady had her head lowered and was looking at the end of her feet. It was unknown what she was thinking. However, when Han Li saw her spotlessly white neck, he blushed a bit.

Little Sister! A large voice abruptly shattered the subtle atmosphere, causing Han Li to not help but want to ferociously glare at the voices owner. However, when Han Li turned around, he could not help but start after he clearly saw the figure approaching.

He was a large tall and sturdy man with a stature no less than that of Crooked Soul. He was currently rushing toward them. On the way, he bumped into a few cultivators, who swaying side to side. Those cultivators were originally angry. However, after seeing the huge mans far beyond normal stature, they all exposed an expression of shock and hesitated, without a better option, they pinched their nose and let it go.

When the young woman saw the large mans actions, she had a bit of a headache. Her elder brothers behavior was far too rude and careless. Did this not give cause and reason for other cultivators to arouse dislike for him?

This is for Little Sister! I brought the items over. The huge man was enveloped with a squall as he charged toward Han Lis side. He extended his hand, which was the size of a palm-leaf fan, and revealed a slender wooden box that he handed over to the young woman.

The young lady inwardly complained about her elder brothers rudeness and carelessness. Then she handed over the wooden box toward Han Li, indicating that Han Li should open it and examine the contents.

Han Li took the case. After taking a glance at the young woman, he opened the case, exposing a golden brush that emitted a faint yellow light from tip to shaft.

This brush is called Golden Sincerity. Its tip was created from the neck hair of the grade two demonic beast Golden Eyed Ape, and its shaft was created from a blend of gold essence and crow iron. Then it was refined under a Foundation Establishment cultivators well-learned ritual fire for three days and three nights. Only then was this brush successfully completed. The young woman softly explained. However, this woman stared at the brush with an expression that she was reluctant to part with it.

Although he didnt completely understand what the young woman said, he knew this brush was not at all ordinary and had a great origin. He couldnt help but feel amazed that she was willing to part with this object. Could it be for those medicine pills?

This young woman truly wants to exchange this brush with me? This is an impressive treasure! Han Li used his finger to lightly stroke the smooth shaft and looked at the engraving on brushs tip. Golden Sincerity, he confirmed with a deep voice.

The young woman saw Han Lis doubt. After hesitating for a moment, she decided to speak the truth and dismiss the other partys doubts of the objects origin, else he dare not trade.

This brush is an item handed down by my clan. It was used by some talisman creation expert. However, it is unfortunate that us two siblings do not have the slightest talent for creating talismans and would only squander this item in vain. In addition, my elder brother wishes to participate in this upcoming Great Immortal Ascension Assembly. His cultivation arts have already reached some sort of bottleneck and must break through with the support of medicinal power. As a result, I wish to use this object to exchange for your esteemed selfs medicine pills.

How is it that when I met you, the mans cultivation had reached a bottleneck! Isnt this too timely? Han Li thought with doubt.

Actually, Han Li thought incorrectly!

Of those in preparations for the Immortal Ascension Assemblys competition, seven to eight out of ten were stuck at a bottleneck and were unable to break through. Because each and every person understood that they still had potential to push forward to another layer, they would not likely immediately participate in the Immortal Ascension Assemblys tournament, but rather hide away and continue painstakingly cultivating, hoping to reach a further layer. When they would participate in the next great assembly, they would break through and hold a higher position in the assembly. This caused every Immortal Ascension Assembly to have an amazing demand for medicine pills that progressed one magic power.

Chapter 136: Yan Clan

I will also travel with everyone. Vagabond Hong Lian declared quite bluntly.

Good, good! Brother Han, do you also plan go with us as well? Daoist Priest Qing Wen had a happy appearance and then asked Han Li.

When Han Li heard this, he hesitated.

It would be reasonable to say that for a young person like him, it would be best to follow this small group. However he didnt know why, but in his heart, he felt that something wasnt right. Had he truly made that decision, he was certain to regret it.

I will decide after the conclusion of the trade meet! I am not anxious! Han Li said with a smile. He decided to first wait a bit before making a decision.

Yi!? Han Lis words clearly went against their expectations and shocked everyone.

For what reason does Brother Han hesitate? Us rogue cultivators are together so that others cant bully us. Whats even more is that Brother Han was able to see through my thieving skills. This little brother has much interest in swapping pointers with you at a later date! Wu Jiuzhi said somewhat dissatisfied.

After Han Li heard the youths words, he did not get angry. He only smiled and spoke no more.

Hehe. Brother Han didnt say that he was certain to not get along with us on the journey. He simply said that he wanted to think about it. That too is only natural! Daoist Priest Qing Wen immediately mediated.

Thats right. Daoist Priest Qing Wen spoke the words in my mind. I have a few secret problems that are truly somewhat difficult to say. That is why I must be a bit cautious. Han Li seemed to be very grateful towards Daoist Priest Qing Wen and gave an expression that he was speaking from his heart.

So it turned out I was just being mettlesome! The youth felt as if he had became ostracized and became displeased.

Daoist Priest Qing Wen helplessly smiled. With the look of an elder brother apologizing for a mischievous little brother, he inwardly apologized to Han Li.

Han Li naturally did not take this matter to heart. Since this matter had already been resolved, everyone stood up one after another and took their leave. Han Li looked for an empty room on the second floor to retire for the night.

On the second day, except for Han Li and the Buddhist monk, everyone else left the building and went together to the vendor stands.

At this moment, the Buddhist monk was in the hall of the first floor meditating and chanting scriptures. Han Li was in his room, lightly stroking a dozen paper talismans and lost in thought.

These so-called elementary low-grade paper talismans have a slight flicker of spiritual light. Theyre largely different from the paper talismans of the secular world, not because the materials are special but rather due to the addition of some kind of magic technique. Han Li thought.

Han Li took out the paper talismans, which he originally planned to use in order to learn the Soul-Lock Technique. However, he suddenly remembered he couldnt seem to draw the Soul-Lock Talismans on the bright side. He still needed a writing brush and cinnabar sand, two items that seemed to be sold at vendor stalls. Could it be that these paper talismans couldnt used in conjunction with secular objects and were limited to items unique to cultivators?

With this thought, Han Li could not sit still in the room, so he decided to go find the Buddhist monk. In any case, he wouldnt be able to hide the fact he was a novice cultivator. He may as well calmly and directly ask.

Almsgivers thoughts are correct. To successfully draft a spiritual talisman, apart from having to refine the talisman paper from special materials, you also must use a concoction of demonic beast blood and cinnabar. As for the writing brush, it depends on the situation! After Buddhist Monk Ku Sang heard Han Lis question, he peacefully answered.

Master Ku Sang, what do you mean that it depends on the situation? Han Li earnestly asked, sitting across the monk. His appearance didnt hold the slightest amount of shame.

Most of the brushes cultivators use to draft spiritual talismans, apart from those created from the spiritual hair from demonic beasts, are made of heavenly bestowed precious earthly charcoal. These can increase the rate of success when creating talismans as well as the talismans might. However, if you do not have them, you can even use common secular brushes, but if you do, the rate of success is far too pitiful. The Buddhist monk lightly shook his head. He seemed to disapprove of Han Li using that last method to refine talismans.

Many thanks for Masters instructions. I will go out to see whether I can exchange for a brush to make talismans! Han Li stood and cupped his fist towards the Buddhist monk.

Almsgiver, take care! The Buddhist monk closed his eyes once more and continued the great undertaking of his meditation.

It seemed he would have to go out today! He remembered that the brush and cinnabar were not inexpensive. It would cost approximately six or seven low-grade spirit stones. Could it be that he would have to sell the flight talisman he had barely been able to acquire?

Han Li thought this as he walked. People were also exciting the building and walked over to the marketplace.

Since it was currently morning, cultivators on the road were grouped in two and threes and were not at all lonely. However, they seemed to all be heading toward the marketplace. It appeared that the majority of them were like his own group, heading out to set up a vendors stall.

Quick, look! A huge bird! A male cultivator suddenly cried out in alarm.

Soon after, a large shadow swept across the road Han Li and other cultivators were treading.

Han Li was quite startled and hastily raised his head to look.

He saw a two-headed monstrous bird about the size of a calf, flying past over him.

This bird somehow seemed to resemble an eagle and also something else entirely. Grey feathers covered its entire body. Its wings were seven feet wide, and it possessed a pair of sharp sickle-like claws. Above the two neck were two bald, fierce bird heads with four eyes that glowed with a green light.

What a frightening demonic bird!

How unsightly!

How large!

Quickly capture it, it would make a great mount!

……

The cultivators below stopped one after another and started to talk. It seemed that there were even a few eager to try to capture it.

You dont value your lives! That is the Two-Headed Duck a spiritual bird raised by the number one cultivator clan, Guyu Mountains Yan Clan. Its certain to have a member of the Yan Clan riding on it. Are you looking to bring about your own destruction?

These ice cold words woke up a few from their beautiful dreams.

Yan Clan? One of the large cultivation sects, the cultivator clan that hold Core Formation experts in reserve? Someone cried out.

What other Yan Clan is there? I came here a bit earlier and already saw the Two-Headed Duck. I also found out that a brother and sister from the Yan Clan are participating in the Great Immortal Ascension Assemblys tournament! The cultivator said, proudly showing off.

No! The Yan Clans sent people to participate in the Great Immortal Ascension Assembly! Previously, they never sent anyone! If they did, then wouldnt there definitely be two less spots?

Thats right. If one were to come across the two from the Yan Clan, it would be great misfortune!

……

The complexion of these cultivators were somewhat unsightly, and a few even deeply sighed.

Han Li coldly looked at the monstrous bird flying into the distance without speaking. After seeing this demonic bird, it was clear this was the monstrous eagle that Xi Tieniu had seen before and the male and female immortals were the brother and sister from the Yan Clan.

Han Li grew deep in thought and passed through the rowdy nearby cultivators, going on his way.

In the end, he faintly smiled and walked with ease.

Currently, the people in the plaza were quite numerous. Although it could not compare with yesterday nights liveliness and bustle, it could be considered completely crowded.

Han Li groped the pill medicine in his bosom and decided to see whether he could exchange this medicine for some items.

As a result, He didnt enter from the the entrance he previously used and entered the plaza from the other end. He planned to begin his stroll from the other side.

On the way, Han Li occasionally browsed left and right, looking at vendor stalls various materials and talismans. A few odd and wonderful magic tools also gave him a feast for the eyes.

Suddenly, Han Lis footstep stopped in front of some vendors stall. He looked at a thin book on display, somewhat lost in thought. freewbnoel.com

The tile showing the books price noted: Eternal Spring Arts, wood attribute foundation cultivation technique. Costs two low-grade spirit stones.

I want this book! Han Li calmly said to the vendor after he picked up this book and flipped through it.

Chapter 135 Frightening News. reewebove.com

Chapter 135: Frightening News

First of all, those registering in the competition must have achieved the seventh layer of their Five Elements foundation cultivation technique. This is the minimum requirement to take a Foundation Establishment Pill. Secondly, their age must be less than forty. Those surpassing this age shouldnt even think of slipping through because those in charge of the great assemblys registrations are able to use bone observation techniques to look at every participants true age.

So long as one follows those two conditions, then anyone can register. There are no other restrictions! As a result, however, these open single elimination tournaments become even more desperate!

You think that the many people here at Great South Valley are ordinary? The majority of those here actually came here for the Immortal Ascension Assembly. It should be known that the Great South Meeting was originally but a trade meet for the local young cultivators of the Lan Province. During meetings in previous years, there were only several hundred people! Take a look. As of now this valley has at least a thousand people. In addition, people that come from even farther regions will arrive one after another during the last few days. During that time, the business of the Great South Meeting will be at its highest level.

These people are the reason why weve come to participate in the Great South Meeting early. On one hand, we wish to exchange for a few necessary goods. On the other, how could one not want take advantage of this opportunity? First, one may observe potential opponents of the Immortal Ascension Assembly. It is good to not only know ourselves but also know our enemies! Hu Pinggu added with a bitter smile.

When Wu Jiuzhi heard this, his complexion greatly changed, and he aghastly said, According to Lady Hu, there were experts in the valley that cultivated to the tenth layer in their cultivation technique. Will they also participate in the Immortal Ascension Assembly? What is there to compete in? Arent those with lower cultivation courting death?

This might not be certain. Who said that higher tier experts would always beat those of lower tiers? Even if their magic power is slightly weaker, they can use a somewhat more powerful magic talisman or use some formidable magic tool that theyre carrying to beat down those with greater magic power. From those who originally entered the room, Hei Jin, who had yet to speak, suddenly spoke out boldly, shocking everyone in the room!

Thats right, what Brother Hei Jin said makes sense. In a war of cultivators such as ourselves, the slightest deepness or shallowness of ones magic power is not most important. What is most important is ones control of their magic might and its agile usage as well as the power they can draw from items they are carrying! Daoist Priest Qing Wen said, completely agreeing.

Brother Hei Jin and Daoist Priest Qing Wens words must indeed hold some truth, otherwise this Great Immortal Ascension Assembly need not convene at all. They would only have to compare the depth of their magic power. Hu Pinggu smiled.

After hearing Hei Jin and the others words, Wi Jiuzhi still wasnt happy. With a brow of worry and a face on the verge of tears, he incessantly muttered, Formidable magic tools… powerful magic talismans….

Hu Pinggu didnt take notice of Wu Jiuzhi at this time but instead continued, saying, Because there are too many people participating in the single elimination tournament, there will be seven stages set up at the Immortal Ascension Assembly, representing the Seven Great Cultivator Sects of the State of Yue. Whoever wishes to become that sects disciple, can advance onto the stage to compete. The match selection uses an instant win policy. Two people will compete, the winner will stay for next stage, and the loser will be immediately eliminated. Then another two will have a match. This will continue until everyone competes once. Then they will start the next stage of the competition, which will continue until the final ten remain. These ten will become the cultivation sects inner disciples and need not to participate in the sects greatly intense competition to obtain the qualifications to receive Foundation Establishment Pills. It could be said to have reached the heavens with a single step! The course of the Great Immortal Ascension Assembly tournament were as such. However, it is is not as simple as I have said. In reality, the matches are a desperate sight to behold and are simply indescribable. After Hu Pinggu said this, she let out a sorrowful sigh.

I remember that in the fights from the last competition, there were nineteen tenth layer cultivators who died. Even a couple of eleventh layer experts also met the same end by mutually taking one another down! As for ninth and eighth layer cultivators, those who died during the match were much greater in number. No less than a hundred had died. After all, in the final several rounds, there would be no one that would lightly renounce their path to become a dragon. The number of dead and injured then would be even more tremendous. Having said this, Hu Pinggu had an expression of regret.

When ones foundation cultivation technique reaches the eleventh layer, do they still have to go compete in a match? Ive heard people say that cultivation sects voluntarily recruit these sort of outstanding talents. Why did those two people have to fight in a match as if their life depended on it! A womans voice suddenly spoke. It was actually the habitually silent young woman, Vagabond Hong Lian, that had spoken.

When Hu Pinggu heard her words, she smiled.

I also had the same question as Young Sister Hong Lian during that particular year. I was completely puzzled despite a great amount of pondering. Afterwards, I met an old senior that was a rogue cultivator like us. His explanation allowed me to realize why!

Brother Wu and Brother Han, it seems you also have this question!

They are not the only ones who dont understand. Us two brothers also dont understand. Tenth layer geniuses have a well lit path that they do not walk. Why would they possibly want to insist on walking a small wooden plank? A moment of distraction will cause ones death! Hei Mu also tensed his brow with a face of puzzlement.

I see Daoist Priest Qing Wen is calm and composed. He probably figured this out already. How about Daoist Priest come and explain it to them?Hu Pinggu chuckled several times and lightly threw the question toward the Daoist priest.

This somewhat surprised Daoist Priest Qing Wen but he immediately and silently conceded. After muttering to himself for a moment, he said, Actually, those two were from cultivator clans. Their eleventh layer cultivation was the result of consuming many medicinal pills. He shook his head, seemingly disapproving of the twos methods.

Is using medical pills to promote their cultivation level not a normal thing? They should still be able to join a cultivation sect! Wu Jiuzhi widely opened his eyes, somewhat unconvinced.

Brother Wu forgot one thing. Those who are above forty and have practiced to the eleventh layer in their cultivation technique may be considered geniuses by us, but those ancient great sects see those people as having merely common talents. They would barely qualify to enter the sect as a reserve disciple. Otherwise, these people would have entered the large cultivation sects at an earlier time when they were younger as official disciples. Its just that their clan members felt that being able to barely enter a cultivation sect as such would have no future prospects. Therefore, they agreed to not compete against those disciples more talented than themselves for the qualifications to obtain Foundation Establishment Pills and simply stayed behind for closed-door cultivation. After several tens of years later, they would simply come out to the Immortal Ascension Assembly to amaze the world in a single feat and immediately acquire the qualifications to obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill through a shortcut. However, their clan hadnt expected that two with the same plan would coincidentally come across one another, resulting in mutual destruction. Were it not for that, their wishes were certain to have been fulfilled.

While Daoist Priest Qing Wen said this, he incessantly sighed. Everyone had attentively listened from the beginning.

Ive said that recent Immortal Ascension Assemblies have grown more and more intense. Eleventh and tenth layer experts previously unheard of have appeared one after another. Hei Mu muttered to himself.

Young Lady Hong Lian and Wu Jiuzhi were shocked silent. It was clear that this information had greatly surprised them.

Think about it. On one side there are great experts meticulously nurtured and fully armed by cultivator clans. On the other hand, there are us: destitute rogue cultivators. Do you think us rogue cultivators are more likely to succeed?

Hu Pinggus expression was cold with slight self-deprecation!

According to what was said, those cultivation sects obtain the disciples they want through the Great Immortal Ascension Assembly. It is an overjoyous yet phoney affair. Are we slapping our own face to look big and imposing? Han Li stroked his nose, seemingly in thought.

Brother Han isnt wrong. In this world, what is three parts completely beautiful and good? Having two parts beautiful is good enough! Hu Pinggu threw a glance at Hei Mu, making him faintly blush.

Could it be us rogue cultivators are truly inferior to disciples of cultivator clans? Even those leftovers from the cultivator sects are that much stronger than us common rogue cultivators.

Although I dont want to admit it, the odds of a master emerging from us rogue cultivators are far lower than that from the cultivator clans. Let alone a single one of us, all of our manpower and resources can not be compared to ours. The conditions outside of a sect are far too lacking when compared! Daoist Qing Wen added somewhat bitterly.

Ive also heard from a friend that even if we were to luckily become a disciple of a cultivator sect and consumed a Foundation Establishment Pill, the number of those successful in achieving Foundation Establishment is far too low! Hei Mu said dejectedly.

Enough, everyone dont be crestfallen! We are still young. If we are unsuccessful this time, we still have an opportunity in ten years! Perhaps in the future we will enter a cultivator clan as a disciple! For now, lets talk about how we will gather together after the assembly!

After Daoist Priest Qing Wen let everyone blew off steam, he changed the subject.

There is nothing to say. At that time, I will leave with everyone. After hearing about how amazing the people of the world of Immortal cultivators are, I truly wouldnt dare to travel by myself.

Daoist Priest Qing Wen helplessly shook his head and looked toward Vagabond Hong Lian.