Chapter 2078: I traded my ancient immortal artifact for a quota

As a sect elder, I unexpectedly can't even clearly see the disciples' fights—what humiliation.

But there's nothing to be done—who let my cultivation fall short of my disciples?

The competition is intense, but in the end there will be a result.

After several days of intense fighting, the final ten participants were also decided.

Among them, eight are children of the great immortal clans, while only two are ordinary disciples.

Thus the gap in foundation is still quite obvious.

Wealth, partner, and land—these are indispensable for cultivators; that's not unreasonable.

The disciples who win and obtain the sword-discussion quota are naturally overjoyed, finally able to bring glory to the sect.

As for the defeated disciples, although they are disheartened, there's nothing to be done; they can only accept it silently.

Anyway, they can still eat for half a month, so let's eat first and talk later; later we'll think of ways to earn more contributions.

The quota selection is over; the departure time is set for three days later, and seven days later will be the day the three-sect sword discussion begins—timing is just right.

However, just in case, Qi Xiong specially sought out Ye Zhangqing and explained his idea to him.

Hearing Qi Xiong's words, Ye Zhangqing said doubtfully.

"Does the Sect Master want me to go along?"

"Yes, after all, this is the Dao One Immortal Sect's first battle in the Immortal Realm; we need to fight splendidly."

"Although because of the rewards, those little brats are all eager and ready, seeming fine."

"But I still want you to come along; during the sword discussion, give these kids a little sweetener so they can perform better."

Qi Xiong wanted Ye Zhangqing to come along to boost morale—this is indeed a good method.

Without saying more, conservatively estimated, with Ye Zhangqing present, these kids' combat power could at least increase by another thirty percent.

That way, our chances of victory are great.

For this three-sect sword discussion, Qi Xiong even gave up his chance to eat, showing how great his determination is.

At Qi Xiong's request, Ye Zhangqing finally nodded and agreed.

Since the Sect Master said so, what else can we do? Let's just go.

Three days passed in a flash; when the departure day arrived, many disciples saw Ye Zhangqing and only then learned he would also be going.

Furthermore, according to various rumors, during the three-sect sword discussion, participating disciples can eat for free.

Moreover, the food is said to be better than what the sect offers, supposedly a special kitchen.

And it's no less than seven dishes and one soup—such treatment is superb.

For a moment, the ten disciples who obtained the sword-discussion quota were each grinning ear to ear.

As for the many disciples who failed and were not selected, their intestines turned green with regret.

"They never said Elder Changqing would be coming along."

"Exactly, I was planning to turn my sorrow into appetite, but now Elder Changqing isn't here—what are we to eat?"

"Isn't there still dried rations?"

"What nonsense, I asked the ancestor—Elder Changqing didn't have time to make dried rations, so during the sword discussion the canteen isn't open to outsiders; there's nothing at all."

"Ah................."

Not even dried rations are available; in a moment, the disciples' regret becomes even stronger.

Many disciples secretly regret, wishing they had known earlier that during the platform selection they should have used forbidden techniques just to win.

"If I had known, I would have used forbidden techniques on the platform back then."

One disciple gritted his teeth and said; hearing this, the fellow senior brother beside him snorted disdainfully.

"It's clearly forbidden to use forbidden techniques—have you forgotten?"

"What's the big deal? The Sect Master and elders wouldn't notice anyway."

Huh???

Upon hearing this, the surrounding senior brothers were speechless for a moment, as if it really were like that.

Given the cultivation of the Sect Master and elders, paying a little attention would indeed allow them to bluff their way through and deceive heaven.

Regret, regret not having done so earlier.

It's also because Qi Xiong and the others didn't hear the disciples' discussion; otherwise their faces would have darkened again.

Nowadays these young people are becoming more and more arrogant.

They dare to cheat right in front of them, still looking down on them—you're practically in their face, and I still can't tell?

Even if you can't tell, this is still too disrespectful to the sect's elders.

Regardless of how much the disciples regret, the matter is already decided, so naturally it cannot be changed.

All the disciples could only watch helplessly as Ye Zhangqing boarded the immortal ship together with everyone else.

This immortal ship is considerably larger; of course, it was also a gift from a patron, offered without charge to the sect.

After all, the Dao One Immortal Sect currently lacks a decent large immortal ship; going out without one would be embarrassing.

Wu Shou leads the team, plus two patrons, Ye Zhangqing, and the ten disciples participating in the sword discussion.

The number isn't large—just over ten people in total.

At this moment, the ten disciples boarding the immortal ship are full of high spirits.

Great, I can actually eat from the special kitchen—I didn't expect such an unexpected delight.

Looking at Ye Zhangqing beside them, these ten disciples secretly vowed that in this sword discussion they must secure first place for the sect, no matter what, otherwise they would let down the Sect Master's painstaking efforts.

"No need to say more—let's give it our all."

"Right, this meal can't be eaten for free."

"Victory."

From each other's eyes, one could clearly see the intense fighting spirit, as well as the confidence of victory.

The immortal ship rose slowly, under the gaze of the many fellow martial brothers' envious eyes, and soon disappeared into the horizon, heading toward the Immortal Sword Sect.

The venue for this three‑sect sword discussion is the Immortal Sword Sect.

It is said that not only will people from the three great sects come, but also people from other forces will come to watch.

It is indeed a good opportunity to gain fame; as long as one performs outstandingly, the reputation of the Dao One Immortal Sect can gradually be spread.

The immortal ship sailed along the way, and fortunately encountered no problems.

And during the journey, what the ten disciples did not expect was that they could actually eat meals on the immortal ship.

On the immortal ship there naturally is a Fire Room; anyway, there are only about ten people, and Ye Zhangqing also prepared the meals.

Three meals a day, just like when in the Sect.

Moreover, because the number of people is small, the quality of the food is visibly improved.

Not only are the meals never repetitive, but the portions are also sufficient.

In the Sect one could only eat one bowl of rice, but here the ten disciples each get at least three bowls per meal.

This made the ten disciples simply overexcited; before even reaching the Immortal Sword Sect, such heavenly fortune had already fallen upon them, and they firmly caught it.

One of the immortal clan disciples laughed, unable to close their mouth.

"Good, good, good, that ancient fairy artifact is worth it."

"What ancient fairy artifact?"

"My older brother, a few years ago when I went out for training, I happened to find an ancient fairy artifact; the family head had it appraised as top grade, and my older brother has always wanted that Fairy Artifact."

"During the previous arena selection, I used that ancient fairy artifact as a price to exchange for this sword‑discussion quota."

"My older brother probably also loved that ancient fairy artifact too much, even giving up the chance to eat, but he likely didn't expect that Elder Zhangqing would join us on the journey, and moreover we got to eat meals on the way."