Chapter 148: Survival of the fittest
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
The disciples who truly accepted the trial of the true inheritance, accumulated over the years, totaled forty-six people. Adding those like Chen Fei who followed, the total number reached ninety-two.
Among the crowd, Chen Fei saw Zeng Jingan, and Zeng Jingan naturally noticed Chen Fei. In their gaze, there was a sense of coldness.
Chen Fei frowned slightly and ignored it, observing the others. Among the true seeds of the true inheritance, many had already reached the peak of the Visceral Tempering realm but deliberately refrained from breaking through in order to inherit the true inheritance.
For example, Guo Lingshan was considered one of the lower-cultivated true seeds.
Half an hour later, all the personnel arrived, and Wu Guangyin appeared in front of everyone alone, exerting his imposing aura.
“The trial of the true inheritance is a competition with others as well as with oneself.”
Wu Guangyin looked at the crowd with a serious expression and continued, “Before entering the mystic realm, the true seeds will receive an anonymous jade token. To truly qualify for the true inheritance, they must possess five jade tokens after coming out, which will go through authentication within the sect.”
No one objected to this rule as everyone was already aware of it.
If the disciples within the sect compete with each other, out of the forty-six people, only a maximum of nine can obtain the qualifications for the true inheritance because the followers do not possess the initial jade tokens. However, this time it wasn’t just the trial of the Primordial Sword Sect, but also three other sects.
The other sects’ true seed disciples also had these anonymous jade tokens, so they could seize tokens from the other sects during the trial.
Of course, since the tokens were anonymous, no one would say anything if someone managed to seize their own sect’s token. The competition within the mystic realm was inherently chaotic, survival of the fittest, a struggle for dominance.
“The environment within the mystic realm changes periodically. Do not be too attached to the experiences of previous cultivators; you must understand and adapt to the current situation. Whatever you obtain within the mystic realm will need to be exchanged for contribution points. The mystic realm lasts for one month. Alright, that’s all. Let’s set off!”
Wu Guangyin reminded them and waved his hand, disappearing on the spot. The other disciples followed suit.
“If it becomes impossible, there is no need to be fixated on the tokens.”
Feng Xiupu, accompanying Guo Lingshan, advised as they walked.
Only cultivators at the Visceral Tempering realm or above could enter the Four Sects’ mystic realms. Those at the Aperture Tempering realm could not enter and would be rejected by the mystic realm. Therefore, the strongest ones inside would be those at the peak of the Visceral Tempering realm.
However, due to the lack of restrictions within the mystic realm, conflicts were common. Those with peak Visceral Tempering realm cultivation would become the true powerhouses, and it was difficult to predict what they would do.
“Disciple understands.”
Guo Lingshan and Chen Fei exchanged a glance and nodded.
The journey proceeded silently. After an hour, a valley appeared in front of them. The Primordial Sword Sect was not the first to arrive; disciples from other sects had already gathered there.
“Old man Wu, you actually brought people this time.”
A rough voice resounded, and Pu Yundong strode forward, reaching Wu Guangyin’s presence in a few steps, emitting a powerful aura.
The disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect couldn’t help but pause their breathing in the face of Pu Yundong’s imposing presence. It felt as if they were facing a whole army, primarily because Pu Yundong was extremely tall, standing over two meters.
“What’s wrong with your hair?”
Wu Guangyin took a step forward, blocking Pu Yundong’s aura, curiously examining his bald head that was shiny and smooth.
“Hey, why are you bringing that up? What else could it be except for cultivation?”
Pu Yundong scratched his head and laughed awkwardly. He glanced at the disciples behind Wu Guangyin, feeling that their aura was ordinary compared to his own sect’s disciples, which brought a smile to his face.
Suddenly, Pu Yundong saw Feng Xiupu in the crowd and his eyes widened slightly.
“You’ve recovered?”
Pu Yundong’s figure flickered, and he appeared in front of Feng Xiupu. The disciples around Feng Xiupu didn’t understand what was happening and suddenly felt a surge of tremendous force, involuntarily retreating to the side.
“It was just a stroke of luck.”
Feng Xiupu was like a precious sword; as Pu Yundong’s aura surged, it was instantly cut off by Feng Xiupu and dispersed in two directions.
“Good, good! I still remember your sword from back then. If we have a chance, let’s have another exchange, shall we?”
Feeling the change in Feng Xiupu’s aura, Pu Yundong couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
Feng Xiupu’s Green Ridge Sword was still quite well-known among the Four Sects in the past. However, after being injured, his cultivation realm declined. Unexpectedly, he had returned to the Aperture Tempering realm upon this reunion.
Feng Xiupu nodded slightly, not refusing Pu Yundong. With the recovery of his cultivation, Feng Xiupu’s confidence had undergone a tremendous transformation.
“Is this your disciple? They seem a bit weak. Will they be at a disadvantage entering like this? Should I instruct them a bit and take care of them?”
Pu Yundong looked at Guo Lingshan and Chen Fei, one had just entered the Visceral Tempering realm, and the other had just entered the Marrow Tempering realm. He felt they were a bit weak. It would be easy for them to be bullied if they entered like this.
“With your Big Dipper Tower’s violent temper, you’ll just cause trouble everywhere if you go in. Do you really think you can take care of others?” Wu Guangyin came to Pu Yundong’s side and struck him with a blow.
It’s because of the nature of our cultivation techniques. How can you blame us?” Pu Yundong was dissatisfied and raised his voice.
Chen Fei stood on the side, looking at Pu Yundong, especially his bald and shiny head, feeling somewhat relieved that he hadn’t joined the Big Dipper Tower in the past.
These cultivation techniques of the Big Dipper Tower were really tough for ordinary people. Apart from abstinence, once you reached a certain level, even your hair would be gone.
Pu Yundong’s loud voice continued, but suddenly, from a distance, a fierce aura emerged. It condensed into a single force as if a thousand horses were charging.
“The Long Rainbow Sect has arrived,” Guo Lingshan whispered to the side.
Chen Fei looked up and saw a hundred people in the distance, like a long spear sweeping through all directions.
Regarding the Long Rainbow Sect, Chen Fei only remembered Kuang Dingbo, who had come to provoke them during the medicinal herb collection mission. Chen Fei scanned the crowd on the opposite side and actually saw Kuang Dingbo.
From this distance, Chen Fei couldn’t determine Kuang Dingbo’s current cultivation realm.
However, back on the mountain, Kuang Dingbo had already reached the peak of the Marrow Tempering realm. Perhaps now, like Guo Lingshan, he had also broken through to the Visceral Tempering realm.
“I see Zhao Shulong, I really want to beat him up!” Pu Yundong’s voice boomed, and Wu Guangyin looked somewhat helpless.
If you really want to fight, could you please lower your voice a bit? Your voice is so loud that they can hear you directly on the other side.
Sure enough, Zhao Shulong from the Long Rainbow Sect fixed his gaze on Pu Yundong. His eyes narrowed slightly, but he didn’t come over and instead stood on the other side of the valley with the Long Rainbow Sect’s disciples.
“Junior brother, when the disciples from the Sunken Water Pavilion arrive, you should take a good look. They are all beautiful women.”
Guo Lingshan bumped Chen Fei’s shoulder and whispered, even wiggling his eyebrows at Chen Fei.
“This kid is right. The women from the Sunken Water Pavilion do look pretty good.” Pu Yundong nodded in agreement.
Guo Lingshan looked at Pu Yundong somewhat awkwardly. What’s the situation with you eavesdropping on the disciples’ conversations? And not only eavesdropping but also commenting on it.
At this moment, the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect couldn’t help but look over, causing Guo Lingshan to feel goosebumps all over his body.
“It seems everyone has arrived already. We apologize for being late.”
A soft voice rang out, and a group of women dressed in colorful clothes appeared in the distance.
These colorful clothes would have seemed gaudy on others, but on these women, they appeared vibrant and colorful. It could only be said that with beautiful faces and figures, they looked good in anything.
Sun Yinying slightly bowed to Wu Guangyin and the others, and they returned the gesture.
The Sunken Water Pavilion’s strength was similar to that of the Primordial Sword Sect, but in terms of connections, the Sunken Water Pavilion could surpass the other three sects present.
This was because many disciples of the Sunken Water Pavilion had married into the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Besides the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, many disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect and the Long Rainbow Sect had also become partners with disciples of the Sunken Water Pavilion.
Therefore, although the disciples of the Sunken Water Pavilion were all female, no one dared to underestimate them.
“Now that everyone is here, let’s enter quickly.” Zhao Shulong spoke with a deep voice.
“Yes, that’s the right approach. The sooner we enter, the sooner we can return. Let’s open the mystic realm directly.” Pu Yundong’s booming voice echoed throughout the valley.
“Alright.” Wu Guangyin nodded.
Sun Yinying smiled faintly without expressing any objections.
In the next moment, the four figures flickered and appeared in the center of the valley, each holding a jade token in their hands.
The jade tokens emitted dazzling light, and the entire valley began to tremble slightly. Initially, the tremors were faint, but they grew stronger over time, causing the ground to shake.
“Open!”
The four of them shouted in unison, and ripples appeared in the center of the valley, resembling a small gateway.
“Hmm?”
As the gateway opened, Wu Guangyin’s brows slightly furrowed. The fleeting aura just now seemed somewhat different from previous experiences.
Wu Guangyin looked at the other three, and Pu Yundong didn’t feel anything, but Zhao Shulong and Sun Yinying’s expressions subtly changed. It was evident that they also sensed a slight difference.
“The mystic realm has changed a bit.” Wu Guangyin had opened the mystic realm several times and was quite familiar with its aura.
Although the difference from just now was fleeting and hard to discern, it was still somewhat different from before.
“It is indeed a bit different, but there shouldn’t be a problem. The trial can continue.” After pondering for a moment, Zhao Shulong spoke in a deep voice.
“There is some change, but it’s not a big problem. The trial can proceed.” Sun Yinying thought for a moment and did not oppose continuing the trial.
“It’s good to have some changes; otherwise, if everything remains the same inside, everyone will know what’s inside, and the trial would lose its meaning.” Pu Yundong laughed loudly.
“Very well, let’s continue!” The other three agreed to continue, and in the end, Wu Guangyin nodded.
A dozen meters away.
Feng Xiupu furrowed his brows slightly. As one of the few Visceral Tempering realm cultivators present, Feng Xiupu naturally sensed the aura that emanated from the mystic realm just now. It indeed differed slightly from his past experiences.
“When we enter later, be careful. The mystic realm may have undergone significant changes this time.” Feng Xiupu looked at Chen Fei and the others and cautioned them.
Chen Fei and the others nodded, their minds slightly tense. If Feng Xiupu specially warned them, it meant that the mystic realm had indeed undergone some changes.
“All disciples, listen up. Enter!”
The four of them gave a low shout, and the entrance to the mystic realm elongated. The disciples from the four sects entered one after another, and within moments, the participating disciples vanished, leaving the valley once again peaceful.
The mystic realm entrance would only reopen after one month..