Chapter 138: Making Demands of the Saint! A New Member Joins the Group!

"In that case, Senior Brother will give Junior Brother a proper rundown." Duobao Daoist said.

【1】 "In that case, Brother will give you a thorough explanation," said Daoist Duobao.

Listening to Duobao's explanation, Luofu gained a certain understanding of the Three Teachings Competition.

【2】 Listening to Duobao's explanation, Luo Fu gained some understanding of the Three Sects competition.

The Three Teachings Competition.

【3】 The Three Sects competition.

It is a competition among the disciples of the Human Sect, the Interpretation Sect, and the Obstruction Sect.

【4】 It is a contest between disciples of the Human Sect, the Chan Sect, and the Jie Sect.

Of course, the main focus is the competition between disciples of the Interpretation Sect and the Obstruction Sect, since the Human Sect doesn't really have any disciples.

【5】 Of course, the main contest is between the disciples of the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect, as the Human Sect has no disciples at all.

So the Three Teachings Competition is more accurately a battle between disciples of the Interpretation Sect and the Obstruction Sect.

【6】 Thus, the Three Sects competition is mostly a battle between the disciples of the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect.

Held once every hundred years, it not only lets disciples of the sects determine victory or defeat, but also gives disciples of each sect greater motivation.

【7】 Held once every hundred years, this contest not only determines victory or defeat among sect disciples, but also gives each sect's disciples greater motivation.

Even more importantly.

【8】 More importantly,

The victor can receive a reward bestowed by a Saint.

【9】 The victor may receive rewards bestowed by the Saint.

At the same time, the Three Teachings Competition is divided into battles between cultivators of the same realm.

【10】 At the same time, the Three Sects competition is divided into matches between disciples of the same realm.

It won't be a case of a Mysterious Immortal powerhouse facing a Jin Xian powerhouse—the gap between major realms makes such a match entirely unnecessary.

【11】 An Xuan Immortal will not face a Jin Xian; the vast gap between major realms would be entirely unnecessary.

So generally, Mysterious Immortals only fight Mysterious Immortals, and Golden Immortals only fight Golden Immortals.

【12】 Thus, under normal circumstances, Xuan Immortals fight only other Xuan Immortals, and Golden Immortals fight only other Golden Immortals.

Of course, some disciples manage to break through on the battlefield, and those cases aren't covered by this rule.

【13】 Of course, some disciples can break through during battle, and those cases are not included here.

But such people are extremely rare.

【14】 But such people are exceedingly rare.

With Saint-bestowed rewards, and certainly no ordinary ones at that, disciples of both the Interpretation Sect and the Obstruction Sect are filled with enthusiasm.

【15】 With rewards from the Saint—and not ordinary ones—the disciples of the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect are all filled with enthusiasm.

They each carry a certain hope in their hearts.

【16】 They also carry a certain hope within them.

If one can stand out in the competition, one can obtain a reward from a Saint.

【17】 If one can stand out in the contest, they may receive the Saint's reward.

And if one performs exceptionally well, one might even ascend to the heavens in a single step—being taken in by a Saint as a personal disciple would truly be a heaven-defying matter.

【18】 And if one performs exceptionally well, they might ascend to heaven in a single step, being taken as a direct disciple by the Saint—that would be a heavenly affair.

As for whether the Saints would actually take disciples.

【19】 As for whether the Saint will take disciples,

Not long ago, Master Tongtian took on his fifth personal disciple, precisely for this reason.

【20】 Only recently did Saint Tongtian take his fifth direct disciple, and that is precisely why.

This made disciples of both the Interpretation Sect and the Obstruction Sect even more eager for this once-in-a-century Three Teachings Competition.

【21】 This has made the disciples of the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect even more eager for this hundred-yearly Three Sects competition.

Not to mention, even if one cannot be taken as a disciple by a Saint, the rewards themselves are extremely precious things to them.

【22】 Not to mention, even if they cannot be taken as disciples by the Saint, the rewards themselves are extremely precious to them.

After all, they are not personal disciples of the Saints, who can more easily obtain various heavenly treasures and earthly marvels directly from their masters.

【23】 After all, they are not like the Saint's direct disciples, who can easily obtain all manner of celestial treasures from the Saint.

But then again.

【24】 But then again,

Even within the two sects, personal disciples of the Saints are not numerous.

【25】 Even within the two sects, the Saint's direct disciples are few.

"I see." Luofu nodded. "For disciples of the Three Teachings, this truly is a rare grand occasion."

【26】 "I see," Luo Fu nodded. "For disciples of the Three Sects, this is indeed a rare golden age."

"Exactly, it truly is a rare grand occasion," Duobao said. "So, Junior Brother Luofu, are you planning to participate this time?"

【27】 "That's right, a rare golden age," said Duobao. "So, Brother Luo Fu, will you participate this time?"

"I only just stepped into Jin Xian not long ago. Competing against all you senior brothers and sisters, I'm afraid I'm not up to it." Luofu shook his head.

【28】 "I only just entered the Jin Xian realm not long ago; I fear I'm not strong enough to compete with my senior brothers and sisters," Luo Fu shook his head.

This was naturally just Luofu being modest.

【29】 This was naturally Luo Fu's humble words.

"I believe in you, Junior Brother Luofu—your strength is far more than that." Duobao Daoist's eyes gleamed slightly as he looked Luofu up and down.

【30】 "I believe in you, Brother Luo Fu—your strength is surely more than this," said Daoist Duobao, his eyes glinting as he scanned Luo Fu up and down.

Although Luofu controlled his aura very well, Duobao, being a late-stage Jin Xian sitting across from him, could still sense a certain oppressive feeling.

【31】 Though Luo Fu controlled his aura well, Duobao, a Late Stage Jin Xian, sitting across from him, still sensed a suffocating pressure.

This oppressive feeling was enough to indicate that Luofu was no ordinary cultivator.

【32】 This pressure alone was enough to show Luo Fu's extraordinary nature.

This was also a kind of innate divine ability that Duobao, as a Primordial Divine Being, naturally possessed.

【33】 It was also a certain primordial ability inherent to Duobao, as a primordial divine being.

Seeing Luofu fall silent, Duobao continued, "Moreover, Junior Brother Luofu, the rewards for the Jin Xian tier this time are vastly different from those of past competitions."

【34】 Looking at the silent Luo Fu, Duobao continued, "Moreover, Brother Luo Fu, the rewards for this Jin Xian layer are vastly different from those of past contests."

"In this Jin Xian disciple competition, if you take first place, you may make one request—within reason—to our Master as well as to each of the other two Martial Uncles." Duobao Daoist said slowly. "Such a reward has never been offered before."

【35】 "If you win first place in this Jin Xian contest, you may make one request each to our Teacher and the other two Senior Uncles—a slightly reasonable request," Daoist Duobao said slowly. "Such a reward has never existed before."

In past Three Teachings Competitions, the three Saints would at most put up heavenly treasures and earthly marvels as rewards for the ultimate victors among the sect's disciples.

【36】 In past Three Sects competitions, the three Saints could at most offer celestial treasures as rewards to the sect's ultimate victors.

Even for first place, it was the same.

【37】 Even the first-place winner received only that.

But now, according to Duobao Daoist, first place has changed—no longer limited to certain heavenly treasures and earthly marvels, but instead allowing one to make requests of the three Saints.

【38】 But now, according to Daoist Duobao, the first-place reward has changed: it no longer limits specific celestial treasures, but allows a request of the three Saints.

Because of this.

【39】 Thus,

One could say that first place in this competition is a far better reward than in any previous one.

【40】 The first-place reward in this contest is better than any reward in the past.

"Make a request of the three Saints?" Luofu's gaze shifted slightly as he said in a low voice.

【41】 "Make a request of the three Saints?" Luo Fu's gaze flickered, and he spoke in a low tone.

Making a request of a Saint—such a reward was something Luofu had never anticipated.

【42】 Making a request of the Saints—such a reward had never occurred to Luo Fu.

"Exactly." Duobao Daoist nodded. "Of course, that's the reward for first place, but the rewards for the subsequent ranks are also far better than before."

【43】 "That's right," Daoist Duobao nodded. "Of course, this is the first-place reward, but the rewards for lower ranks are also better than before."

"This also makes this Three Teachings Competition more special compared to those of the past."

【44】 "This makes this Three Sects competition far more special than any in the past."

"Perhaps Master and the Martial Uncles have certain ideas in mind."

【45】 "Perhaps our Teacher and Senior Uncles have certain intentions in mind."

At this point, Duobao Daoist shook his head.

【46】 Here, Daoist Duobao shook his head.

What the Saints were thinking—as a disciple, Duobao naturally couldn't figure it out.

【47】 What the Saints think—Duobao, as a disciple, naturally could not fathom or imagine it.

Regardless, for disciples like them, it was all good news.

【48】 But regardless, for disciples like them, it was certainly a good thing.

"Senior Brother Duobao, what do I need to do to participate in this Three Teachings Competition?" Luofu asked.

【49】 "Brother Duobao, what must I do to join this Three Sects competition?" Luo Fu asked.

"In ten days, at Mount Kunlun, the Three Teachings Competition will be held. We'll head over there when the time comes." Duobao Daoist answered. "At that time, not only I, but also my three junior sisters—Jin Ling, Wudang, and Guiling—will go together."

【50】 "Ten days from now, on Mount Kunlun, the Three Sects competition will be held—we simply go there then," replied Daoist Duobao. "At that time, not only me, but also Sisters Jin Ling, Wu Dang, and Gui Ling will go together."

"Understood. Junior Brother thanks Senior Brother for letting me know about this. This time, Junior Brother would like to give it a try as well." Luofu said softly.

【51】 "Understood. Thank you, Brother, for informing me of this. I too wish to give it a try," Luo Fu said softly.

"Good." Duobao smiled. "Don't worry—when the competition comes, Senior Brother will look after you properly."

【52】 "Good," Duobao laughed. "Don't worry—during the contest, Brother will look out for you."

As a late-stage Jin Xian on the verge of breaking through to Taiyi Jin Xian at any moment, Duobao was very confident in his own strength.

【53】 As a Late Stage Jin Xian, always on the verge of breaking through to the Taiyi Jin Xian realm, Duobao was confident in his strength.

At the Jin Xian level, there weren't many who could fight him on equal terms.

【54】 Among Golden Immortals, few could fight him.

A Junior Brother who had only just broken through to Jin Xian not long ago was even less likely.

【55】 Especially not his younger brother, who had only just broken through to Jin Xian not long ago.

Although Duobao had sensed a faint tremor from Luofu earlier, he assumed it was simply some hidden technique Luofu possessed.

【56】 Though Duobao had sensed a faint tremor from Luo Fu just now, he merely assumed it was some hidden technique Luo Fu concealed.

To say that this Junior Brother's strength had already surpassed his own—that was simply impossible.

【57】 For his younger brother's strength to have surpassed his own? That was utterly impossible.

After all, it had only been a few years since Luofu had broken through from Mysterious Immortal to Jin Xian.

【58】 After all, it had only been a few years since Luo Fu broke through from Xuan Immortal to Jin Xian.

In just a few years, how could Luofu possibly have broken through to late-stage Jin Xian?

【59】 In just a few years, how could Luo Fu possibly have advanced to the Late Stage Jin Xian realm?

This wasn't like mortal cultivation, where breaking through from one realm to the next comes easily.

【60】 This isn't like mortal cultivation, where breakthroughs between realms are easy.

That's a leap across the Jin Xian layer.

Many Jin Xian experts spend their entire lives barely managing to reach the Late Stage Jin Xian.

Even someone like me, Duobao, took a very long time to advance from Early Stage Jin Xian to my current Late Stage.

Only with the combination of a Saint's teachings, heavenly treasures, and time could Duobao become what he is today—a Late Stage Jin Xian.

Brother Luo Fu may have greater natural talent than me, but surely not even in several years could he reach my current level.

That defies reality—it's a situation unprecedented in history and unmatched in the future.

"Then thank you, Senior Brother," Luo Fu smiled faintly at Duobao's proud words, saying nothing.

Although Luo Fu believed he might be able to defeat Senior Brother Duobao before him.

But Luo Fu would never say such a thing to Duobao—would he say, "I can defeat you"?

"Don't worry, helping you is my duty—I'm your Senior Brother," Duobao chuckled. "Work hard and strive for a decent ranking; then you might earn a spiritual treasure bestowed by the Saint."

"I understand," Luo Fu nodded.

"Good…" Duobao stood up. "Then I'll come find you again in ten days."

"Senior Brother, there's no need for that trouble," Luo Fu shook his head and smiled. "I'll go to Mount Kunlun myself—we can meet there."

"Mm, it's settled then. See you in ten days," Duobao nodded. "I'll take my leave now—prepare well."

"Senior Brother, let me see you off," Luo Fu accompanied Duobao quickly out of the cave dwelling, watched him depart, then returned to his own cave.

"A tri-sect competition once every hundred years—with an extraordinary ultimate reward," Luo Fu rubbed his chin. "Can I make a request of the three Saints, according to my own wishes?"

From Duobao's words just now, Luo Fu understood this competition was no ordinary affair.

"Why is this happening?" Luo Fu's eyes flickered. "Could it be the Teacher's arrangement?"

"Does the Teacher want me to participate in this tri-sect competition?"

It was foreseeable.

The Saint Tongtian, as a Saint, could sense the aura emitted by the dragon lineage inheritance I received.

Combined with personally instructing me for a full year, he would know far better than anyone else just how strong I am.

This is something Laozi and Master Yuanshi cannot match—they only have a rough idea at best.

"Does he want me to gain more inheritance knowledge?" Luo Fu whispered.