Chapter 180

"I choose an Earth-grade martial skill."

Meng Meng Zhangqing did not hesitate.

Although he already had two Earth-grade techniques on hand, one was for increasing the volume of true qi, and the other was a secret technique.

They were not martial skills at all.

In the past, Meng Meng Zhangqing might not have been so urgent.

But now it was different.

Among the true disciples, especially those ranked higher, there was a high probability that they all possessed Earth-grade martial skills.

If he didn't have one, he would be at a great disadvantage.

Therefore, he had to hurry and strengthen his foundation.

"Good."

Elder Ye took a token from his bosom and handed it to Meng Meng Zhangqing.

This token was entirely silver.

The front read 'Profound Heaven', and the back read the character for 'Earth'.

"With this token, you can go to the Martial Scripture Pavilion and exchange it with the Pavilion-guarding Elder for an Initial-stage Earth-grade martial skill."

Elder Ye said with a smile.

At the same time, a flash of longing crossed his eyes.

Although he was an inner disciple Elder, he was actually at the lowest status among the Elder ranks.

There was no help for it; who told him his potential was insufficient.

Approaching forty, he was still wandering in the Sea Opening Realm, unable to break through.

In the end, he could only choose to become an inner disciple Elder.

Therefore, precious Earth-grade martial skills were naturally something he could never touch.

In fact, within the sect, not all true disciples could cultivate Earth-grade martial skills.

On the contrary.

It was quite rare.

Because for any power, Earth-grade martial skills are core items and cannot be easily taught to disciples.

It requires multifaceted consideration.

Only then would they be taught.

"Understood."

Meng Meng Zhangqing nodded.

"Also, there is one more thing I need to tell you."

Seeming to think of something, Elder Ye slapped his forehead.

"Elder Ye, please speak."

"In three months, it will be the Seven Branches Martial Arts Competition; the specific time hasn't been fully determined yet, just wait for the announcement then."

Elder Ye said.

"Seven Branches Martial Arts Competition?"

Meng Meng Zhangqing was slightly stunned.

"Hmm? You don't know?"

Elder Ye felt a bit surprised by Meng Meng Zhangqing's reaction; as an inner disciple, he should have known about the Seven Branches Martial Arts Competition.

But thinking that Meng Meng Zhangqing had only just entered the inner sect, it was normal that he didn't know.

"The so-called Seven Branches Martial Arts Competition is a grand event where disciples of the seven branches of Profound Heaven gather to compete and contend."

"Firstly, it is to assess the strength of the disciples of each branch."

"Secondly, it is also to decide the future resource allocation of the sect, and so on."

"In any case, it is extremely important."

Elder Ye introduced it briefly.

"So that's how it is."

Meng Meng Zhangqing suddenly understood.

This kind of competition might seem like a contest between disciples, but it was more about resource allocation.

After all, there are many monks but little gruel.

The higher the rank of the resource, the scarcer it is.

Since they are all one family, they certainly cannot fight to the death, so they can only use this method.

"Also, I heard that this year's Seven Branches Martial Arts Competition is a bit different."

Elder Ye suddenly became a bit mysterious.

"Oh? I would like to hear the details."

"It is said that the Sect Leader has the idea of selecting a successor from this competition."

Hearing this.

Meng Meng Zhangqing's pupils shrank slightly.

A successor?

Wouldn't that be the next Sect Leader?

Speaking of which, after so many years, does the sect not have a successor yet?

"The Sect Leader is still very young; it is said he is only a little over a hundred years old."

Elder Ye seemed to see through Meng Meng Zhangqing's confusion and immediately explained with a smile, "Although there isn't much time left until the Seven Branches Martial Arts Competition, with your strength, I believe you can achieve a high ranking in the competition."

"Try your best to rank higher; the rewards given by the competition are far higher than the Mystic Clarity Realm, with Rank Three, Rank Four, and even Rank Five resources available."

"Rank Four or Five resources, huh."

Meng Meng Zhangqing's hands tightened slightly.

Although he had obtained many resources in the Mystic Clarity Realm, he would digest them soon, and as for his family, they could no longer provide him with help.

From now on, he would have to find a way himself.

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And now, the Seven Branches Martial Arts Competition actually had such generous rewards.