Chapter 917: Longevity: My Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Steady Chapter 917 Outer Sect Competition!

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Recovering from shock, Xu Zhangqing rubbed Xu Mu's head and said gently, "Alright, Shi Ye knows you have ambition, but this Grand Competition is different.

This way, you sit beside Shi Ye and observe together.

Watch how the senior brothers and senior sisters duel, and learn from the experience.

When you're old enough and your cultivation is sufficient, I'll definitely let you participate too."

Hearing this, Xu Mu's eyes lit up instantly, and he nodded quickly: "You said it yourself, let's pinky swear!"

Xu Zhangqing grinned: "Alright!"

"Pinky swear!"

"Hang yourself!"

"One hundred years, no changing!"

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A few days later, the dueling platforms were completed.

The crowd of onlookers was now gradually gathering.

This Qingmu Sect Grand Competition had intentions far beyond simply selecting talent.

Xu Zhangqing knew clearly in his heart that after the Dongting Immortal Sect split, the warlords of Dongyu carved up the land, and many forces coveted Qingmu Sect.

This Grand Competition was to demonstrate the strength of Qingmu Sect's disciples to Fengrao Commandery, and even to Dongyu.

It was both a test of results and a form of deterrence.

Let those restless opponents see clearly that Qingmu Sect not only had a Nascent Soul True Monarch presiding, but also an endless stream of young talents.

Therefore, the Grand Competition was not held within Qingmu Sect itself, but a vast empty space was cleared outside the Commandery City, with dozens of dueling platforms erected.

The platform surface was cast from hard Xuan Iron, able to withstand a full-force strike from a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator.

Stands were also built around the venue, dividing it into a cultivator district and a mortal district, making it convenient for all kinds of people to watch together.

Before the Grand Competition began, the area around the venue was already bustling with noise, extraordinarily lively.

Besides Qingmu Sect's disciples and elders, there were also many ordinary people from Fengrao Commandery.

After all, among the participants in the Grand Competition were their own relatives, friends, and even acquaintances.

While feeling grateful to Qingmu Sect, they all came to cheer for Qingmu Sect's disciples.

Many loose cultivators also rushed here upon hearing the news, some to observe and learn, others to take the opportunity to participate in the market stalls, small auctions, and cultivator exchange meetings formed outside the venue.

For loose cultivators without backing, such an opportunity was extremely rare.

They could both gather cultivation resources and exchange cultivation insights.

There was even a possibility of being favored by an Immortal Master, allowing them to join a sect.

In the market stalls, spirit stones, pills, spirit tools, magic tools, and cultivation methods were dazzlingly abundant, cultivators came and went, and the sounds of haggling never ceased.

The auction was not large in scale, but had many practical cultivation resources, attracting many participants to bid competitively.

The exchange meeting gathered cultivators from all places, discussing their insights on cultivation methods and spells, with a rather enthusiastic atmosphere.

Besides these people, many guests also came to the venue.

All were competitors of Qingmu Sect, either cultivation sects or noble family children.

They wore various clothes and gathered in twos and threes.

When their gazes swept over the dueling platforms, their words were full of disdain and doubt.

"A sect founded only ten years ago dares to hold such a large-scale Grand Competition?"

"I want to see how many respectable disciples they can cultivate!"

"I think this Grand Competition is just putting on a show!"

The disrespectful words happened to be heard by the surrounding people, instantly stirring up public anger.

"Nonsense!"

A white-haired old man stroked his fine beard and shouted fiercely: "Qingmu Sect has protected Fengrao Commandery for ten years, letting us ordinary people live peaceful days—how can we allow you to say cold words here?"

"Exactly!"

"Qingmu Sect's disciples are all diligent and hardworking, humble and kind, far stronger than you arrogant fellows!"

"You look down on this and that—why aren't you seen in Fengrao Commandery?"

Ordinary people spoke up one after another, their tones excited, each standing up for Qingmu Sect.

The visiting cultivators and noble family children who came to provoke were instantly stunned.

They never expected that Qingmu Sect could win the hearts of the people to such an extent in just ten years, and have such high prestige in the hearts of ordinary people.

This was too unbelievable.

Although these people were all cultivators, at worst Foundation Establishment Stage.

But facing the fierce shouts and refutations of a group of ordinary people, they absolutely dared not take action.

Several people's faces turned green and white, unable to refute, and could only close their mouths resentfully.

At this moment, Xu Zhangqing led Xu Mu, and together with Mo Qiu Shui and Mu Yunsheng, walked up to the main viewing stand.

Xu Zhangqing wore a green robe, his expression calm and steady; though he did not deliberately release his aura, he naturally had the dignity of a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

The noise below instantly quieted, and everyone's gazes gathered upon them.

Xu Zhangqing's voice spread across the entire venue: "Today is our Qingmu Sect's once-every-ten-years Disciple Grand Competition. Thank you all for coming to watch; I, your humble host, thank you."

In this Grand Competition, Outer Sect and Inner Sect will compete separately.

Moreover, if an Outer Disciple is dissatisfied, they may challenge an Inner Sect Disciple.

I hope all disciples give it their all, show their sharpness, and do not disgrace their cultivation or their sect!"

"Qingmu Sect!"

"Sect Master Xu!"

"Go for it!"

As the words fell, thunderous applause and cheers rose from below the platform.

The disciples of Qingmu Sect rolled up their sleeves and rubbed their palms, their eyes full of fighting spirit.

As time passed, the atmosphere gradually reached its climax.

Li Sancai gave the order: "The first Grand Competition of Qingmu Sect begins!"

First, the Outer Disciples competed; Xu Ying, Zhou Chang, and others were among them.

With round after round of contests, victors were born one after another.

There were surprises, and there were regrets.

Not long after, it was Zhou Chang's turn.

When this elderly cultivator, over fifty years old with white hair, stepped onto the Dueling Platform, the murmurs from below never ceased.

Everyone knew Zhou Chang had joined Qingmu Sect in his later years; though he possessed Four Spirit Roots, his cultivation speed was extremely slow, and he remained at Qi Refining Middle Stage.

His opponent, however, was an Outer Disciple at Qi Refining Late Stage.

No matter how one looked at it, this was a match of utter disparity.

"I didn't expect Mr. Zhou to dare compete?"

"Qi Refining Middle Stage against Late Stage—that's a bit overestimating oneself!"

"Though he is a Mutual Generation Four Spirit Root, his cultivation is too slow; defeat is certain."

Amid the murmurs, the opponent had already launched an attack.

A fierce wind blade slashed toward Zhou Chang.

It turned out the opponent was not only at Qi Refining Late Stage but also had a Mutant Spirit Root.

Facing such a swift attack, Zhou Chang did not panic at all; instead, his expression remained calm.

He was unhurried, and white, green, blue, and red spiritual lights rose at his fingertips.

Four-Element Mana intertwined, instantly condensing into a Four-Color Shield that steadily blocked the wind blade.

Immediately after, Zhou Chang waved his hand: metal-element mana became a sharp blade, wood-element mana became vines, water-element mana became water arrows, and fire-element mana became fireballs.

The Four-Element Arts worked together with extreme tacit understanding, as natural as an arm and finger, with not a hint of disorder.

Though his opponent had higher cultivation, he was thrown into confusion by Zhou Chang's unpredictable Four-Element Arts and could not approach at all.

Zhou Chang appeared to have low cultivation, yet his comprehension of arts was extremely thorough; the four elemental manas mutually generated and aided each other, their power far surpassing a single attribute.

Not long after, the opponent was struck by the four-colored arts and finally had to admit defeat!