Chapter 178

"What crime have I committed?"

Meng Zhangqing's heart gave a start.

This scene was truly somewhat unexpected.

Hush!

A figure suddenly appeared before his eyes.

Hair slightly white, wearing Elder robes.

"So you are Meng Zhangqing."

Elder Ye said.

There was obvious excitement and agitation in his voice.

"Indeed, this disciple."

Meng Zhangqing nodded.

Although this Elder was only in the Sea Opening Realm, he was still an Elder, and respect was required.

"Excellent, excellent, excellent!"

Seeing the long sword spiritual weapon at Meng Zhangqing's waist, Elder Ye's smile bloomed like a flower on his face.

He had thought the Shi brothers would be the most outstanding of this generation!

In the future, Purple Essence Peak's fame would rise greatly, gaining more resource allocation from the Zong Sect.

Who would have thought that in the end, it would be his own disciple!

Resources in the Cultivation World are limited.

Therefore, from individuals on a small scale to various branches on a large scale, even the Zong Sect, all must compete for themselves.

"I am Ye Yun, an inner disciple Elder of Spirit Sky Peak, in charge of the true disciple promotion matters."

Elder Ye said with a smile, "From now on, you will follow me."

"Good."

Meng Zhangqing nodded.

He had thought he would have to go to the Inner Disciple Hall himself, but unexpectedly someone was already waiting here.

But that was normal.

Generally, after a trip to the secret realm, several disciples would promote to the Sea Opening Realm.

The Elder in charge of the secret realm would simply take them away directly.

"The young are formidable."

Elder Feng of Medicine King Peak walked over, his eyes filled with sighs.

He remembered that when they were at Absolute Peak Ridge, this young man seemed to be only in the fourth or fifth stage of the Aperture Opening Realm; how long has it been, and he has already stepped into the Sea Opening Realm.

And possesses the combat power to slay the Red Fierce Jin Gang Ape!

"Elder Feng."

Meng Zhangqing clasped his hands slightly.

He remembered this Elder; that casual palm strike back then was deeply etched in his memory.

Although looking at it now, it was nothing, even somewhat weak, but at that time, it was his first time witnessing the power of true qi.

Truly filled with longing.

"Senior Brother Meng."

Shi Guang and Shi Yao also walked over.

"It seems you defeated the Red Gold."

Meng Zhangqing looked at the weapons on their backs and nodded slightly.

"We were only lacking the bloodline technique; once understood, that ape was no match for us!"

Shi Yao clenched his fists.

"Bloodline technique, huh."

Hearing this, Meng Zhangqing's heart stirred slightly.

It seems the effect of those two Marrow Stones was great.

He opened the Eye of Investigation.

He saw that on the two of their panels, a line had indeed been added.

【Bloodline Technique: General's Armor (Elementary)】

It appeared to be a defensive bloodline technique, which fit the characteristics of the Stone Person bloodline very well.

If there is a chance, he must get this bloodline technique.

Bloodline techniques are actually equivalent to martial arts techniques that are directly perfected, engraved into the bloodline, and inherited eternally.

"I wonder what rank of martial arts technique 【General's Armor】 corresponds to."

Meng Zhangqing was curious in his heart.

"Enough, idle talk can wait for later; let's go first."

Elder Qin said.

He glanced at Meng Zhangqing, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

Purple Essence Peak was finally about to take the lead.

But then such a freak suddenly appeared!

Spirit Sky Peak truly has good fortune.

With this, at the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Competition in a few months, they can show off their prowess again.

If this boy grows fast enough, he might even compete for that position!

"And you."

Elders from every branch turned to look at the other disciples in the Sea Opening Realm.

Besides Meng Zhangqing, the Shi brothers, Duan Hun, Kuang Dao, and a host of other top geniuses, three others had also broken through to the Sea Opening Realm.

The number seemed small.

But this was only temporary.

After some time, when the many disciples had digested what they gained from the secret realm, then next, they would burst forth like bamboo shoots after rain, one after another.

This was something that happened after every secret realm.

"Yes!"

The disciples bowed deeply.

Then, led by the Elders of each branch, the newly promoted Sea Opening Realm disciples left one by one.

Only the inner sect disciples in the square remained, their eyes filled with envy.

True Disciples.

These were the core of the Zong Sect, able to enjoy so many resources and benefits in the future.

Nothing the inner sect could compare to.........

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Great Xuan Sect.

It had seven main peaks.

Surrounding the main peaks were many small peaks, connected to each other, vaguely giving the impression of a grand formation of heaven and earth.

These were the Spirit Peaks.

Beneath each Spirit Peak lay a vein of Spirit Stones, and with the gathering effect of corresponding formations, the spiritual energy within the Spirit Peaks was incredibly abundant.

Perfect for cultivation.

Practicing here could be said to equal five or six days outside in a single day.

However, the number of Spirit Peaks was limited.

They could not supply every True Disciple.

Thus, this required competition among the True Disciples themselves.

Every so often, the Zong Sect would open up some vacant Spirit Peaks.

Some were newly built, while others were left behind by their former owners.

Additionally, to boost the cultivation enthusiasm of the disciples, the Zong Sect allowed disciples to duel each other; the winner could seize the loser's Spirit Peak.

No Spirit Peak belonged to anyone forever.