Chapter 916: Longevity: My Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Steady Chapter 916 Sect Grand Competition

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Dongting Immortal Sect split, and the pattern of Dongyu changed.

Many forces once suppressed by the Immortal Sect are now seizing the opportunity to rise.

As for who benefits the most, it is undoubtedly Xu Zhangqing's Qingmu Sect.

This is mainly because Lin Feng, the founder of the Dafeng Dynasty, is his Second Disciple.

With this relationship, the Dafeng Dynasty supports Qingmu Sect with all its might, and Fengrao Commandery, as the core hinterland, provides endless convenience.

Not only did they open spirit vein mines and medicine fields for Qingmu Sect disciples to cultivate and refine pills,

but they also mobilized dynasty cultivators to assist Qingmu Sect in guarding its territory and resisting other forces.

In just five years, the number of Qingmu Sect disciples doubled, its power range expanded steadily, and it has become one of the most influential sects in Dongyu.

However, with changing winds and clouds, besides Qingmu Sect, two other major forces in Dongyu have risen suddenly, their momentum swift and in no way inferior to Qingmu Sect.

The first is the Mother Worm Sect; the manipulator behind their sect is the legendary Wu Sheng Chong Mu.

The disciples of the sect all take insect control as their path, their methods sinister and strange, truly impossible to guard against.

The second is Jiuyou Sect; this force acts in secret but kills decisively.

And behind them is precisely the Huang Quan Alliance, an evil cultivator force that has lain dormant for many years.

Obviously, the Huang Quan Alliance wants to use Jiuyou Sect to lay out plans in Dongyu once again.

Previously, Dongyu had Dongting Immortal Sect; whether it was the Huang Quan Alliance or Wu Sheng Chong Mu, though ambitious, they did not dare to be too ostentatious.

Now that Dongting Immortal Sect has split and lost its restraint, Wu Sheng Chong Mu and the Huang Quan Alliance have become increasingly arrogant, frequently harassing surrounding forces and even probing Qingmu Sect's bottom line many times.

Seizing spirit veins, medicine fields, and other resources, they clearly intend to divide this piece of fat meat that is Dongyu.

Xu Zhangqing knows clearly in his heart that although Qingmu Sect has himself and Mo Qiu Shui, two Nascent Soul True Monarchs, holding the fort, and its foundation is gradually stabilizing, it can only hold onto this one mu and three fen of land in Fengrao Commandery.

To expand further would be beyond its capabilities.

First, Mother Worm Sect and Jiuyou Sect stare covetously, frequently targeting them in secret.

Second, other rising medium and small forces are also eager to move, all wanting to take a share from Qingmu Sect, and one careless move would plunge them into a situation of being attacked from front and back.

Therefore, Xu Zhangqing has always focused on stable development, one side organizing the sect's interior and cultivating disciples, the other side staying alert to the two major forces, not daring to relax in the slightest.

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Five years passed in the blink of an eye.

Qingmu Sect's grand competition held once every ten years arrived as scheduled.

The disciple grand competition is an important event for Qingmu Sect to examine disciples' cultivation results and select talent, scheduled to be held once every ten years, attracting the attention of everyone inside and outside the sect.

The rewards for the grand competition are extremely rich; not only are there premium pills such as Foundation Establishment Pills, Breaking Limit Pills, and Breaking Barrier Pills to choose from, but also top-grade spirit tools, high-rank cultivation methods, vast quantities of spirit stones, and sect contribution points.

These things are enough to drive any disciple crazy.

And in recent years, Qingmu Sect has produced quite a few promising disciples.

Zhao Lei, this person has a Thunder Spirit Root, a fiery temper, and extremely fast cultivation speed.

His thunder technique is fierce and overbearing, and among young disciples he is hard to match.

Shen Yan, from a prestigious family, possesses the Water, Wood, Fire Mutual Generation Three Spirit Roots.

Exceptional talent, extremely high comprehension, and acts in a steady and reserved manner.

A Zhu, Wood Spirit Root.

Affinity with nature, relatively talented in cultivating spirit plants.

Xu Ying, Gold and Wood Dual Spirit Roots.

Agile sword technique, combining offense and defense.

Although the spirit roots clash, he is a rare sword cultivator genius in the sect.

As for Zhou Chang, his reputation is the greatest among everyone, but unfortunately he only joined Qingmu Sect in his later years.

Although he possesses the Gold, Wood, Water, Fire Mutual Generation Four Spirit Roots, his cultivation speed is extremely slow.

Those who entered the sect at the same time as him have already reached Foundation Establishment Early Stage, while he is still at Qi Refining Middle Stage.

And besides these few people, Qingmu Sect also has four more excellent disciples, called by everyone in the sect the "Inner Gate Four Talents".

Their spirit roots may not be top-grade, but each has their own specialty.

Both comprehension and aptitude are top-notch, truly limitless potential.

The first is Lin Han, born with an Ice Spirit Root.

Strange and excellent bone structure, extremely good comprehension.

The Cold River Snow Art he cultivates has reached the Fourth Layer, and cold qi surrounds his body.

At a young age he already has Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivation, and is expected to reach Golden Core by thirty years old.

Therefore, he is a hot candidate for first place in this grand competition.

The second is Lu Yan, possessing an Earth Spirit Root.

This person appears mediocre, but has rare comprehension, able to quickly comprehend various cultivation methods and spells.

The third is Su Che, Wind Spirit Root.

Agile figure, skilled in speed.

His speed is so fast that no one among young disciples can match him.

The fourth is Shi Pojia, possessing dual metal and earth spirit roots.

This child has some connection; he is the grandson of Shi Gandang, a former member of the Dongting Immortal Sect.

Not only are his roots and bones thick and heavy, he possesses natural divine strength.

He cultivates the Pan Stone Art, which has nearly hammered his flesh body to the pinnacle, its effect comparable to a spirit tool.

In terms of offense, he may not count as top-tier, but in terms of defense he is extremely terrifying.

Li Sancai said with a smile: "The Qingmu Sect's first Grand Competition, the disciples are very enthusiastic.

The registration list has been tallied; whether it is Zhao Lei, Shen Yan, and others, or the Inner Gate Four Talents, all have now signed up to participate."

Xu Changqing heard this, put down the case file in his hand, and then said with emotion: "Time passes so fast; in a blink another ten years have gone by.

Seeing these young disciples makes me think of Lan Tian, Jian Hanxin, and the others from back then."

Li Sancai was stunned for a moment: "If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have nearly forgotten them."

Xu Changqing's tone carried a few notes of sighing: "Times change, things remain but people are gone.

Those acquaintances from back then, some have long since perished, some have great renown.

And some have even willingly degenerated."

Li Sancai nodded slightly: "Huo Wan, what a pity."

The childhood sweetheart of those years, now nowhere to be found.

Unknown whether she is still alive or already dead.

Actually not only Huo Wan; Zhao Ziyue, Chu Qiu, Qin Baili, Jian Hanxin, even Mo Sha — these people have all lost contact.

Xu Changqing put away his emotion, his expression calm as he said: "This Grand Competition is both a selection of talent and a tempering of disciples.

Tell the people below to strictly control the rules.

Outer Sect is Outer Sect, Inner Sect is Inner Sect; they must not be mixed together.

It must be fair and just, and safety must also be watched.

Remember this: absolutely no casualties must occur!"

Li Sancai bowed and accepted the order: "I obey!"

At this moment, a clear, crisp voice rang out from outside: "Grandpa!"

Only to see eight-year-old Xu Mu run in.

He wore a set of cyan sect disciple robes, his hair tied in a neat topknot.

His face was round, his eyebrows and eyes similar to Xu Ping'an's, yet with a few more parts of a child's liveliness.

Xu Changqing instantly wore a benevolent, kindly look: "Good grandson has come~"

Xu Mu set his hands on his hips, tilted up his little face, and shouted: "Grandpa, I want to join the Grand Competition too!"

Xu Changqing heard this and laughed helplessly: "You haven't even grown all your hair yet, what are you joining the fun for?"

Xu Mu still held his little face stiff, an air of taking it for granted: "I'm not joining the fun, I want to take first place!"

Li Sancai at the side saw this and couldn't help laughing out loud: "Little Mu's courage is admirable, but this Grand Competition relies on strength."

"I cultivate very hard!"

Xu Mu waved his little hand, a wisp of cyan mana rising in his palm: "Mother said my comprehension is good, in the future I will definitely become someone like Father!"

Xu Changqing looked at the grandson before him, his gaze falling into a trance.

Sunlight passed through the window lattice, falling on Xu Mu's face, reflecting his eyebrows and eyes bright and his spirit soaring; that unyielding posture was exactly the same as Xu Ping'an's back then.

Also at this age, also a face full of pride.

"Father!"

"I will cultivate to become the strongest!"

"I will become the Immortal Sect's number one!"