Chapter 538: Grand Competition Begins

Regarding the cultivation method of Dao Yi Sect disciples, the loose cultivators were completely stunned.

Damn, this is not something a normal person could do.

Every time they watched Dao Yi Sect disciples cultivate, they felt their mood was like riding a roller coaster.

They feared that if they were inattentive, these Dao Yi Sect disciples would get themselves killed, it was utterly absurd.

In the end, these loose cultivators also understood, wanting to learn the Dao Yi Sect's cultivation method was hopeless.

They lacked this courage, and even more so such bravery.

Such a cultivation method that persists until death, cannot be learned.

At the same time, there was a doubt that left these loose cultivators unable to figure out: what exactly made these Dao Yi Sect disciples so crazy.

Even to the point where they didn't care about their lives.

Someone once asked, and the Dao Yi Sect disciple's reply was a simple sentence: to get a bite to eat.

This statement left those loose cultivators bewildered.

No, is it worth it for a bite of food? As a Dao Yi Sect disciple, what mountain delicacies and seafood haven't they eaten, to risk their lives?

Not to mention Dao Yi Sect disciples, even these loose cultivators, in the secular world, are prominent figures in their regions.

When ordinary people see them, who isn't respectful?

Having them obtain heavenly treasures might be impossible, but getting a decent meal is easy for them.

Even these loose cultivators feel no pressure; could Dao Yi Sect disciples possibly not have enough to eat?

Besides, aren't you all supposed to have given up grains?

Unable to comprehend, in the end these loose cultivators could only hold their shocked feelings and choose to give up.

And on this morning, the entire Dao Yi Sect was at its liveliest, because today was the day the Four Sect Grand Competition began.

Because many loose cultivators joined, the number of participants in this Four Sect Grand Competition directly reached an unprecedented figure.

Everyone wanted to show their talent at the Grand Competition.

Sect disciples wanted to make a name for themselves and gain the sect's attention, while loose cultivators hoped to be noticed by the major sects.

After all, if one could join a sect, the path of cultivation would be much smoother thereafter.

It's far better than struggling alone outside.

Leaning against a big tree brings cool shade—this is a principle everyone understands.

Even if one dare not have too great hopes for the Dao Yi Sect, even some ordinary small sects would do.

Thus, many talented youths of the younger generation, clenched their fists and waited for the Grand Competition to begin.

Compared to others, Dao Yi Sect disciples appeared very calm, even somewhat lacking interest.

The Four Sect Grand Competition held little great attraction for them.

After all, what the Grand Competition could bring them, besides fame, seemed

also nothing else.

Speaking of sects, Dao Yi Sect is already the strongest in Dongzhou; even if it shines brilliantly in the Grand Competition, what more could it achieve?

Speaking of cultivation resources, who in Dongzhou could compare with Dao Yi Sect?

Therefore, compared to the Four Sect Grand Competition, many disciples would rather wait for a meal.

Thus, the young people participating in the Grand Competition could clearly see the difference.

Others were each showing excitement, wishing they could go on stage and fight right now.

Meanwhile, the Dao Yi Sect disciples, in small groups, chatted casually, their attention completely not on the Grand Competition.

When the time arrived, the strong ones of each major sect appeared one after another, and the venue gradually grew quiet.

No one spoke further, because everyone knew that next would be the opening remarks by the Dao Yi Sect's high-level leaders.

All sect leaders sat on a raised platform; the front row of seats was still empty, obviously reserved for the Dao Yi Sect's strong ones.

As for the back row, it was the Luo Xia Sect, Qing Yun Sect, and Huang Ji Sect members, and after them came the other various major sects.

The stronger the sect, the more forward its position naturally is.

Amid everyone's waiting, the Dao Yi Sect's strong ones finally appeared, led by Qi Xiong as the chief among the main seat elders, peak masters, and anyone within the Dao Yi Sect all came in person.

This lineup made the young cultivators below look forward with anticipation.

These are the top echelon of Dongzhou; anyone here, even with just a single word, could shift Dongzhou's situation and stir up storms.

Nobody doesn't want to become such a person.

However, some sharp-eyed people instantly spotted Ye Zhangqing in the crowd.

There's no way; compared to a group of old men and middle-aged people, Ye Zhangqing is too young.

He appears to be not much different in age from them, even younger.

Of course, the most important thing is that Bai Hua Xianzi stands beside Ye Zhangqing, affectionately wrapping her arm around his; at a glance one knows they are dao companions.

"Huh, who is that young person? Does Dao Yi Sect have such a figure?"

"I don't know that, but I know who that fairy beside him is."

"So pretty, who is she?"

"The Peak Master of Jade Maiden Peak, the Bai Hua Xianzi ranked first on Dongzhou's Rouge Ranking."

Bai Hua Xianzi's fame in Dongzhou is not low, not only because of strength but also appearance.

At this moment, seeing Bai Hua Xianzi affectionately linking arms with Ye Zhangqing, everyone became even more curious about him.

How could such a young person earn Bai Hua Xianzi's favor, and what is his identity?

However, some people are curious, and naturally some are jealous.

Especially those seated on the high platform, several of the sect strong ones, looking at Ye Zhangqing, their eyes seemed to spit fire.

Their teeth were even clenched, making a creaking sound.

They have been pursuing Bai Hua Xianzi for several hundred years, but she has never even given them a proper look.

Yet now, she is holding a man's arm, and so gently—how can they accept this?

"Why, a kid with Nascent Soul Realm cultivation, why, why would Bai Hua choose him?"

They roared with fury in their hearts, but being in the Dao Yi Sect, they dared not cause trouble, could only forcibly endure.

Ye Zhangqing, on the other hand, didn't care at all about these, merely saying helplessly.

"I already said I'm not coming."

Ye Zhangqing has little interest in taking part in these banquets; with that time, wouldn't it be better to stay in the Dong Fu and play games with Bai Hua Xianzi? Why bother coming?

Meanwhile, Bai Hua Xianzi beside him said helplessly.

"Husband, you are now a Host Elder as well; in such occasions, you naturally need to show up."

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

He sighed helplessly; he couldn't refute those words, but in Ye Zhangqing's heart, he still didn't consider himself a Host Elder.

After all, Ye Zhangqing usually never manages any affairs.

Just as the two were speaking, Qi Xiong stepped forward and spoke aloud.

"Welcome everyone's arrival, but before the Grand Competition begins, our sect has something to announce: after Putuo Temple, Ghost Valley, and Qing Yun Sect, Luo Xia Sect and Huang Ji Sect have also formed a fraternal alliance with our Dao Yi Sect; this is a fortune for our Dao Yi Sect, and likewise a fortune for the entire Dongzhou................"