Mount Zhengsheng, with hundreds of thousands of Elders and Disciples participating in the Nine Veins Martial Meeting, created a sea of people.
The Nine Veins Martial Meeting was divided into four groups: Outer Sect Disciple, Inner Sect Disciple, Elder, and Supreme Elder, with the Elders and Disciples from the nine peaks drawing lots separately, to avoid facing each other too soon in the fight.
The nine Peak Masters also competed secretly, watching to see which peak would stand out.
“We, Jingyun Peak, are the weakest among the nine great peaks. You must fight for our honor,” the Sect Leader said.
As the Peak Master of Jingyun Peak, Daoist Yuxuan naturally wanted the Elders and Disciples of Jingyun Peak to uphold his reputation.
“Rest assured, Peak Master, we will defeat the Disciples from the other eight peaks.”
“The Elders and Disciples from the other eight peaks are nothing but chickens and dogs in our eyes, not worth mentioning,” another argued confidently.
Many Elders and Disciples from Jingyun Peak patted their chests, guaranteeing success with overflowing confidence.
“Very good,” Daoist Yuxuan then reminded Lu Changsheng, “Your opponents are not only Han Jie from Azure Dragon Peak but also the Chief Direct Disciple of Mount Zhengsheng. He is the Sect Leader’s Direct Disciple, about to step into the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm, and a Sword Dao Genius to boot—a truly formidable adversary.”
“Thank you for the reminder, senior.”
Lu Changsheng adjusted his breath, maintaining an optimal state.
He intended to use the Nine Veins Martial Meeting as an opportunity to break into the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm.
“An emissary from Tai Hua Holy Land has arrived!”
Suddenly, Celestial Maidens Scatter Flowers, thunder roared out like the Great Dao itself, and with a Qingluan pulling the Phoenix Carriage, it arrived, followed by hundreds of powerful attendants.
The Elders and Disciples of Zhengsheng Sect, and even the nine Peak Masters, all stood up.
Even the nine Peak Masters looked surprised.
Plenty of Immortal Sects were attached to the Tai Hua Holy Land, and the Nine Veins Martial Meeting at Zhengsheng Sect held once every ten thousand years was akin to a minor sports meet for Tai Hua Holy Land, so it was surprising that such a distinguished emissary came to watch the competition!
From the array of those accompanying the visitor, it was clear that their status was not low.
The Phoenix Carriage descended, and a jade hand pulled aside the curtain, revealing a woman with her face veiled, stepping out with a dignified grace.
The Child-faced Elder of Zhengsheng Sect, Qingyangzi, stepped forward to exchange a few words with her, inviting her to take a seat in the first row of the spectators’ area.
The Elders and Disciples of Zhengsheng Sect whispered among themselves, guessing at the identity of the newcomer.
Lu Changsheng, however, was shocked. Wasn’t this the woman from the Tai Hua Holy Land who had traded with him three thousand years ago?
Even Zhengsheng Sect’s Sect Leader Qingyangzi was treating her with great respect, which was a clear indicator of her high status.
What exactly was her identity?
Could it be that, like Liu Yiyi from Yaochi Holy Land, she was also a Holy Maiden?
If Lu Changsheng’s guess was correct, then trading Primordial Firesand and Taiyi Fiery Gold for a favor from Tai Hua’s Holy Maiden would be a tremendously profitable exchange!
The favor of the Tai Hua Holy Maiden was indeed not to be underestimated.
Lu Changsheng looked towards the Tai Hua Holy Maiden, and just then, her gaze also turned towards him.
Their eyes met, and Lu Changsheng didn’t shy away, boldly holding her gaze.
The Tai Hua Holy Maiden was secretly shocked.
“Now that the drawing of lots is over, let the competition begin,” Qingyang said.
With a wave of his large sleeve, a bronze pot levitated in the air, shining with a brilliant green light.
The bronze pot transformed into a pure barrier, enveloping the entire Martial Arts Platform.
Many of the Zhengsheng Sect’s Disciples exclaimed in awe.
“This is the Sect Leader’s Holy Artifact ‘Mustard Seed Immortal Pot,’ containing an independent space that can connect with the outside world. In each Nine Veins Martial Meeting, the competitors would enter the space within the Immortal Pot to fight, to prevent damaging the surroundings of Mount Zhengsheng.” Your next journey awaits at empire
“Even Half-Step Great Luo Immortals couldn’t damage this Holy Artifact while battling inside. It is said that the Sect Leader once trapped a Great Luo Immortal with this artifact,” another explained.
Most of the Elders had experienced the previous Nine Veins Martial Meeting and had seen the Sect Leader’s treasure, hence they were not surprised.
“This treasure and the Primordial Vajra Bracelet have a kind of ingenious use. The only difference being the Vajra Bracelet is used to store artifacts, while the Mustard Seed Immortal Pot mainly captures living beings,” detailed another Elder.
Seeing the Holy Artifact Mustard Seed Immortal Pot, Lu Changsheng was quite enlightened.
These Holy Artifacts were no ordinary items, indeed, being caught by the Mustard Seed Immortal Pot would leave even Lu Changsheng unable to escape.
The Outer Sect Disciple group began their matches first.
The top three of the Outer Sect Disciple group would each receive a superior Immortal Artifact.
Outstanding performance could also earn an Outer Sect Disciple the chance to be taken as a Direct Disciple by an Elder or a Supreme Elder, skipping the ranks.
The competition among the Outer Sect Disciples lasted several days, and the victory ultimately went to an Outer Sect Disciple from Mount Zhengsheng.
The Outer Sect Disciples from Jingyun Peak failed to make it into the top thirty-two, leading to Daoist Yuxuan’s thunderous rage.
Among the nine main peaks, only Jingyun Peak performed the worst.
Following the end of the Outer Sect Disciple group matches, the Inner Sect Disciple group commenced their competition.
The Inner Sect Disciples from Jingyun Peak stopped at the top thirty-two.
Daoist Yuxuan’s expression turned even uglier, and the Disciples of Jingyun Peak didn’t dare to speak.
They had recently vowed to win glory for Jingyun Peak, yet when it came to the competition, they were defeated by the Disciples from the other peaks.
The Peak Master of Azure Dragon Peak didn’t forget to tease, “Yuxuan, it seems Jingyun Peak is not very impressive. You have a great talent for cultivation, but perhaps you lack a bit in teaching your disciples.”
The other Peak Masters also revealed meaningful smiles.
While Daoist Yuxuan’s own cultivation was remarkable, his temper was volatile and he lacked the patience to instruct his Disciples, which was why the Disciples of Jingyun Peak were inferior to those from the other eight peaks.
Daoist Yuxuan’s soft spot was hit, and his face grew even more livid.
But since he was adopted by the Immortal Green Lotus from Mount Shu as a child, who taught him all she knew, Yuxuan’s temper remained unchangeable.
“Next up is the competition among the Elders.”
A Zhengsheng Sect Elder presiding over the Martial Meeting announced the next category of matches.
The first place in the Elder group would receive a mid-grade Ultimate Treasure, while second and third places would receive a lower-grade Ultimate Treasure.