Chapter 110

The defensive technique [General Armor] alone cannot compare to the "Imperial World Sutra of Heaven Treasure Canon."

If he could obtain this canon, his path of the physical body would have no more flaws.

In fact, for a martial artist, the further one progresses, the more one focuses on erasing one's own weaknesses rather than constantly focusing on increasing offensive power.

One must know that not everyone will go head-to-head with you; they will study your weaknesses, identify your flaws, and then specialize in attacking them.

However, Meng Zhangqing was not in a hurry to increase their favorability right now.

After all, the two brothers' current mastery of the canon was not high; they had only just entered the door. It would be better to wait until they reached minor completion or major completion before acquiring it.

That would be more cost-effective.

It would also save Mastery Cards.

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As for why not wait until perfection... because perfection is too difficult... even with the Stone Man bloodline, it would likely take a lot of time.

With Mastery Cards available, there was no need to wait that long; just consume one.

"Brother Meng, if you have nothing to do, would you like to go to Punishment Peak with us?"

Shi Yao was eager to try.

"Punishment Peak?"

Meng Zhangqing raised an eyebrow.

This could be said to be the most terrifying place in the sect.

Rarely did anyone go there.

However, he remembered the Pavilion-Guarding Elder saying that if one wanted to cultivate the "Holy Spirit Killing Sword Art," one should go there.

It held many demonic cultivators who could serve as fodder for the growth of the sword art.

"Why are you going to Punishment Peak?"

Meng Zhangqing asked.

"Master said that martial arts cultivation cannot always be done in seclusion; one must constantly seek opponents and defeat them to hone one's strength, identify gaps, and strengthen one's mental will."

Shi Guang said, "And in Punishment Peak, there are many demons that are good opponents to serve as whetstones."

"So that's how it is."

Meng Zhangqing nodded slightly, but said, "I won't go to Punishment Peak for now; the Seven Veins Martial Arts Competition is approaching, and I need to continue improving my cultivation base."

"Seven Veins Martial Arts Competition?"

The two brothers looked at each other, "We remember Master seemed to say..."

"Remember Master said it was postponed."

The two brothers' words were shocking.

Leaving Meng Zhangqing stunned.

"Postponed?"

"Yeah, it seems because the sect promotion is imminent, it had to be postponed."

Shi Guang nodded.

"Then when will it start?"

Meng Zhangqing asked.

Although resources were temporarily enough, once he entered the Creation Realm, his pockets would be empty again.

And wanting to maintain a fast cultivation speed,

he had to use fourth-grade resources.

This level of resource was extremely precious and not easily obtained.

The Seven Branch Martial Arts Tournament

was the fastest and most abundant way for him to obtain them!

"After the Three Sects Martial Arts Tournament."

Shi Guang replied.

"Three Sects Martial Arts Tournament?"

Meng Zhangqing’s gaze narrowed slightly.

Another new term, but it represented a storm about to arrive!

"Yeah, the sect wants to promote to First Grade, but it doesn't have an advantage on the Hidden Dragon List, so the sect applied to the Myriad Phenomena Pavilion for a martial arts tournament."

"On the Hidden Dragon List, our sect, the Blazing Sun Valley, and the Giant Spirit Gate each occupy one-third of the spots."

"So a martial arts tournament will be held between the three sects."

"Fifty disciples from each sect, all above the Creation Realm, and finally ranked by the top thirty."

"As long as a Profound Heaven Sect disciple takes first place in the tournament and occupies the most spots in the top thirty, then we can be promoted to First Grade."

Shi Guang said a lot in one breath.

Meng Zhangqing suddenly realized.

So that was it.

No wonder there had been no news of the Seven Branch Martial Arts Tournament recently.

It had actually been postponed.

And his previous thought was not wrong; it was indeed affected by the sect promotion.

The Seven Branch Martial Arts Tournament had temporarily become the Three Sects Martial Arts Tournament.

The former was only an internal sect matter and could be held at any time, but the martial arts tournament was different; it represented too many things.

It was more important.

It had to be solved first.

Once passed, it would be a First Grade sect.

From then on, the only hegemon within the Heavenly Spirit Continent!

No other force would be able to sit on equal footing with it.

Whatever Blazing Sun Valley, Giant Spirit Gate, or Wind and Cloud City, they would all have to stay below and look up to it.

"Also, the martial arts tournament will be held in two months."

"Senior Brother Meng should be able to break through to the Creation Realm by then and can participate."

"The rewards for the martial arts tournament will not be lower than the Seven Branch Martial Arts Tournament; after all, this involves the sect level."

"The higher the ranking, the more generous the rewards given by the sect; if you can get first place... well, I don't know."

"Master didn't elaborate on this aspect."

"Anyway, it must be very good."

Shi Guang knew everything and told him everything he knew.

These were internal news that the sect hadn't announced yet.

Only core disciples like the Shi brothers could know immediately.

However, in two months, it would be the Three Sects Martial Arts Tournament.

It should be announced in a few days.

"Rewards, huh."

Meng Zhangqing’s eyes brightened slightly.

In the sect, he had no master.

Everything had to be fought for by himself.

So such a big event where he could obtain resources, and high-grade resources at that, he must participate.

"Okay, I see."

Coming back to his senses, Meng Zhangqing nodded, "Thanks for telling me."

"Senior Brother Meng, you're too polite; it's news that will be announced sooner or later."

Shi Guang said with a smile, "Since Senior Brother Meng isn't going to the Punishment Peak, Shi Yao and I will go first."

"Hmm, go ahead."

As the words fell,

the two brothers took off into the air, their jumping ability incredibly amazing, their feet filled with blue starlight, leaping towards the distant Spirit Peak!

"A short-term aerial martial art, huh."