Chapter 599: The Realm of Yuan Zhen: The Military Realm
Focusing his mind, Xu Xing rose from the center of his meditation ground and walked out.
One thought gave rise to the Luo Heaven—this was merely a glimpse of the Dao Source’s power.
As for what the true Dao Source could accomplish…
It remains unknown.
Leaving the Sword Ancestor Hall, Xu Xing gazed down the mountain.
Beneath the endless clouds, all aspects of the Sword Sect came into his view.
On the outer sect bench, Chi Jiuyu and Lin Xuanxuan were reviewing the progress report of the first batch of Ascension Envoys.
In a cave dwelling on the inner sect continent, Zhou Kongming stared at the progress report with a look of utter despair.
And in the accommodation zone for the “Immortal Sect Special Recruitment” contestants, Ye Zhiwei, having learned the Heaven Luo Sword Weave under Chi Jiuyu’s guarantee, was diligently cultivating.
“Creation Foundation Establishment…”
Xu Xing’s gaze lingered briefly.
After all, this was the third Creation Foundation Establishment among the Sword Sect’s new disciples since Xiao Yunlu joined.
“The Principle of Concealment—the intent to hide the heart and conceal the spirit.”
Under a single glance, the principle she had grasped could not possibly escape Xu Xing’s notice.
Guaranteeing her study of the Heaven Luo Sword Weave…
To be fair, Jiuyu had decent taste.
Soon, Xu Xing withdrew his gaze and looked elsewhere.
In fact, at the level of Creation Foundation Establishment, one need not even participate in the “Immortal Sect Special Recruitment.”
Simply visit the local Sword Sect Comprehensive Service Center, or fill out one’s details on the relevant section of the Sword Sect’s official website, and admission is effortless.
One can even enjoy benefits higher than those granted to “Immortal Sect Special Recruitment” disciples.
Creation Foundation Establishment still carries immense value.
This youngling chose to participate likely to achieve certain goals—or perhaps to gain a sense of “security.”
Correct. This is a child with extreme insecurity.
As for why…
That is personal privacy; Xu Xing had no intention of probing.
When something truly required his attention, he would act.
After a long while, Xu Xing finally withdrew his gaze, his eyes clear and still.
After witnessing the myriad faces of the Sword Sect, his heart—once stirred by glimpsing the “Dao Source”—had calmed considerably.
“To know is difficult; to act is harder…”
With a soft sigh, Xu Xing descended the mountain.
The power of the Dao Source was unimaginable; he intended to wield transcendence with a “Not Leaving the Dust” heart.
Transcendence without leaving the dust…
How exceedingly difficult that step would be.
Soon.
Xu Xing’s figure vanished into the misty clouds halfway up the mountain.
…
…
In the group “Who’s Competing? Only Real Names Allowed.”
No one else had sent messages; only one person’s messages kept flooding the chat.
Gao Wuwang: “So only I got all the Ascension Points?”
Gao Wuwang: “The Yin-Yang Qi Absorption and Union Marvel Art—when did you start refining the Hehuan Sect’s techniques again? @Zhou Kongming”
Gao Wuwang: “I heard the first person to settle their task gets a reward, right? @Chen Xuanqing”
Gao Wuwang: “I checked your task report—difficulty level is high. Thirteen Qi Cauldrons is indeed a solid idea. @Xiao Yu”
Gao Wuwang: “If it were me, I doubt I’d have a better solution.”
Gao Wuwang: “We two have the highest Ascension Points. Should we do a post-mortem for the others?”
…
Gao Wuwang had tagged nearly everyone.
Especially Xiao Yu, who received his special attention.
Meanwhile, in the group “Who’s Competing? Only Real Names Allowed #2.”
Xiao Yu: “/image”
Xiao Yu: “/image”
Xiao Yu: “This guy’s acting like he’s on top of the world. /disdain”
Chen Xuanqing: “+1”
Chen Xuanqing: “Zi Yue, go deal with him @Zi Yue”
Zi Yue: “I don’t understand what Sister Xuanqing is saying.”
Zi Yue: “/innocent”
Chen Xuanqing: “?”
Chen Xuanqing: “Aren’t you already cultivating the True Self? Why do you still talk like this?”
Zi Yue: “I’ve always talked like this.”
Xiao Yu: “Enough. Don’t pressure Zi Yue.”
Xiao Yu: “If you can’t stand his attitude, go confront him yourself!”
Chen Xuanqing: “Suck-up. /disdain”
Gao Wuwang had the highest Ascension Points and clearly held the upper hand.
Only a fool would go bother him now.
A true protagonist’s revenge waits ten years!
Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west—there will come a day when I’m on top!
Xiao Yu: “Last place and you’re still showing off? /contempt”
As the two were about to argue…
Lin Xingyue: “Old Zhou, what were you thinking when you passed down the Yin-Yang Qi Absorption and Union Marvel Art?”
Zi Yue: “Are you planning to switch sects to the Hehuan Sect?”
Damn it!
What’s this got to do with me?!
If you two want to fight, fight—but why suddenly drag me into it?!
Zhou Kongming was speechless.
He had done his best to lower his presence, yet still couldn’t escape it.
Zhou Kongming: “To increase population and spark their interest in cultivation.”
Since he couldn’t avoid it, he might as well explain properly.
But these guys clearly saw through it—they were just pretending to be clueless.
Lin Xingyue: “I see.”
Lin Xingyue: “/thumbs up”
Xiao Yu: “By the way, this task progress report seems to be visible to all Ascension Envoys.”
Xiao Yu: “Just us believing it won’t do, @Zhou Kongming.”
Zhou Kongming: “...”
Do you think I don’t know that?!
Sigh~
He finally understood why his Master had told him not to care about others’ opinions.
Especially when he thought of the future Zongzhu election—Little Uncle Zu would surely use this against him…
Ugh~
Headache.
Qi Ling: “Let’s get back to the real topic. /serious”
Chen Xuanqing: “Isn’t this the real topic? /serious”
Qi Ling: “Clearly not. /serious”
Chen Xuanqing: “Fine then. /serious”
Qi Ling: “Kongming and I discussed the Ascension mission earlier.”
Why bring Kongming into it?
The others in the group muttered silently.
Qi Ling: “There’s one point you’ve all probably noticed.”
In the past, these matters were always raised by either Zhou Kongming or Xiao Yu.
Though Chen Xuanqing always claimed to be the protagonist.
Within this small group, Zhou Kongming and Xiao Yu were still the unofficial leaders.
But now, Zhou Kongming had only 159 points and wanted to minimize his presence, not speak much.
Qi Ling: “Each of us can exchange for different items.”
Chen Xuanqing: “I understand, so you mean we swap items, each taking what we need.”
Qi Ling: “Exactly, that way our options become broader.”
Lin Xingyue: “Good idea / thumbs up”
Zi Yue: “Sounds good.”
Xiao Yu: “+1”
Zhou Kongming: “#List of Exchangeable Items (Mission World 1)”
End of Chapter
