Enough.
Since it’s a treasure rewarded by the system, it must have its own use. I’ll slowly uncover its secrets later.
“There’s also this ring, inside are your cultivation resources. Each of your senior brothers, sisters, junior brothers, and junior sisters has received resources, you are certainly no exception.”
Lu Changsheng took out the space ring prepared for Mo Huazhi, which was filled with various treasures needed for cultivation, especially the top-grade brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones that Confucian cultivators require.
“Master has been very good to me.”
Mo Huazhi was deeply moved.
After many years, Lu Changsheng still recognized her as his disciple and prepared cultivation resources for her in advance, just like when they were practicing at Qingyun Peak.
That time, although Mo Huazhi was still weak, it was the most memorable moment for her.
“Daoist Earth Hound, how have you been these years?”
Mo Huazhi also picked up the big yellow dog.
Daoist Earth Hound’s old face blushed: “I’ve been very well.”
“It’s really strange, the usually cold and calm Uncle Mo has become active and seems quite happy.”
“I’ve heard that Uncle Mo has old ties with them.”
The disciples of Ziyang Academy were dumbfounded.
The Uncle Mo who usually cultivates quietly at Ziyang Academy, rarely showing emotion, is now having a laugh and a chat with the Holy Son of Tai Hua, his disciples, and that big yellow dog.
The Master maintained a calm demeanor.
Mo Huazhi had already secretly communicated with him, explaining the whole situation.
Mo Huazhi became the disciple of Lu Changsheng at Mount Shu in the minor Thousand Worlds, and both disciple and master successfully passed the Tribulation and ascended to the Immortal Realm.
The relationship between Mo Huazhi and Lu Changsheng is a good thing for both her and Ziyang Academy, so the Master didn’t see anything amiss.
Lu Changsheng was the one who defeated the Emperor with the Supreme Emperor Body at the Heavenly Court’s grand meeting, once he becomes a Great Expert, he could influence the situation throughout the Immortal Dynasty.
“This isn’t good. Ziyang Academy and Mount Taihua Sacred Land have such a connection. If our Tianming Academy wants to be the leader of the Nine Great Confucian Sects, or even unite them, we probably can’t bypass Ziyang Academy.”
The Confucian Scholars of Tianming Academy looked solemn.
Tianming Academy has always considered itself the foremost among the Nine Great Confucian Sects, only to find that Ziyang Academy has close ties with the Immortal Dynasty and Mount Taihua Sacred Land, likely making Ziyang Academy the potential leader of the Confucian Sects.
“Zi Ming, next it all depends on you to defeat Mo Huazhi of Ziyang Academy.”
Zhuo Xiangren placed his hopes on Song Ziming, the number one talent cultivated by Tianming Academy over a million years.
“Please rest assured, Uncle Master, this disciple will surely emerge victorious and honor the name of our Tianming Academy.”
Song Ziming knew he was no match for Lu Changsheng, but if it was just against Lu Changsheng’s disciple, he still had confidence.
Duke Huanglong put down his gourd of wine, and upon learning of the connection between Ziyang Academy and Mo Huazhi with Lu Changsheng, he suddenly found the wine in the gourd lost its appeal.
Tianming Academy’s desire to integrate the Nine Great Confucian Sects seems far off with Ziyang Academy in the picture.
The other Confucian Sects had their own considerations.
The strength of the Nine Great Confucian Sects had once been relatively balanced, but it looked like the balance among them might now be disrupted.
“The first group match, Song Ziming of Tianming Academy against Yan Nian of East Sea Academy.”
The contest phase of the Confucian Sect Conference officially began.
The opponent of Tianming Academy was East Sea Academy.
East Sea Academy isn’t one of the Nine Great Confucian Sects, but it is nonetheless a sizeable sect.
Two Confucian Sect geniuses are about to duel, with a wooden table in front of each.
With a wave of their sleeves, brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones appeared on the tables.
These items are their Magical Treasures and treasures.
Both rolled up their sleeves to grind the ink, and soon, the scent of ink filled the air.
Being geniuses of the Confucian Sects, the ink treasures they used were naturally not Mortal-grade but precious Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.
The crowd held their breath in anticipation, waiting for the duel to officially start.
The Cultivation Techniques of the Confucian Sects are different from those of the Daoist Sects. Confucians absorb nature’s spiritual energy and convert it into Magnificent Righteous Qi to prove the Dao through scholarship.
Of course, Confucians also practice swordsmanship, but it is only auxiliary for combat.
Song Ziming and Yan Nian picked up the Spirit Brushes, dipped them in ink, and with flourishing strokes on the golden paper, their calligraphy was powerful and vigorous.
Mount Ziyang formed two invisible vortexes, with the surrounding nature’s spiritual energy being drawn in by the two vortexes, gathering like a mighty storm, sweeping everything like a whirlwind!
Song Ziming put down the final stroke, and the dragon and phoenix dance-like calligraphy on the paper glowed brilliantly with gold, rising into the air to make up a thousand characters!
“Former kings held their domains, diligently fulfilling the heavenly mandate!”
Within the vault of the sky, the sound of the Great Dao echoed, a thousand golden characters forming a divine seal spanning heaven and earth.
Many Confucian scholars were shocked and pale with fright.
“This, this is the Destiny Thousand Characters Text from Tianming Academy, known to suppress all enemies in the world!”
“Worthy indeed of being a Confucian genius from Tianming Academy with a Saint’s bearing, if nothing unexpected occurs, he is destined to become a Saint one day!”
Song Ziming’s action alarmed various sized Confucian sects, with even some Great Confucians feeling inferior by comparison.
Lu Changsheng was, however, unruffled.
Having been to the Heavenly Court convention, Lu Changsheng had witnessed the talents from eight major Divine Palaces, including Chu Wuqing, Tian Chengjian, Yuexi, and Emperor Ku, who were all even more formidable than Song Ziming.
However, Lu Changsheng also made a gain.
The cultivation techniques primarily employed by Confucian geniuses differed from those of Daoist talents.
Mo Huazhi spoke from the side: “The Destiny Thousand Characters Text is one of the Sect-defining Ultimate Arts of Tianming Academy; it is said to have been created by the Ancient Saint who founded the Academy, and Song Ziming has already perceived a hint of its essence.”
“That’s somewhat interesting.”
Lu Changsheng did not cultivate Magnificent Righteous Qi, being unable to practice such Confucian Sect Skills, but it did not prevent Lu Changsheng from broadening his knowledge, allowing him to have methods to counter such opponents in the future.
“Thunder God Exorcism Scroll!”
Yan Nian from the East Sea Academy finished half a step behind Song Ziming, finally completing it; the rice paper blazed with lightning, and amidst the howling wind and dancing robes, ancient characters flew off the paper one by one.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Chaos Divine Thunder and Great Dao Gold Thunder roared; the ancient characters formed a Holy Spirit with a red visage and a beard, draped in lightning-charged battle robes, holding a steel whip, standing as tall as the heavens.
“East Sea Academy’s Sect-defining Ultimate Art, the Thunder God Exorcism Scroll, is also a superior text for cultivating the Confucian Dao. This Yan Nian, daring to attend the Confucian Sects’ assembly to compare skills with other disciples, is indeed well-prepared.”
“In an era of great contention, the East Sea Academy has also produced a promising seed.”
“This is a disciple of the East Sea Academy’s Great Confucian, Shen Li.”
“Is it the Shen Li who ranks one hundred and fifty-fifth on the Divine King Ranking?”
“Exactly.”
“No wonder this Yan Nian dares to compete with the geniuses from the nine major Confucian Sects, a high disciple from a renowned master.”
People chattered incessantly, showering the two Confucian geniuses with endless praise.
“Our Tianming Academy is the leader among the Confucian Sects; East Sea Academy still has a long way to go. Break!”
Song Ziming used Magnificent Righteous Qi to urge the golden divine seal, suppressing the Thunder God Exorcism Scroll.
The Thunder God Holy Spirit holding the steel whip struck at the golden divine seal.
Bang!
The clash of two torrents of Magnificent Righteous Qi shook the earth and the mountains; the terrifying waves of energy swept through all eight wastelands!
Masters, Duke Huanglong, Nanhua Duke, and other Saints immediately acted; their Magnificent Righteous Qi turned the turbulent energy from the two contestants’ clash into nothingness.
With Saints present, the Confucian Sect disciples watching were safe and sound.
“Pfft.”
The golden divine seal repeatedly struck the Thunder God Holy Spirit, and Yan Nian, who condensed the Thunder God Holy Spirit with his Magnificent Righteous Qi, was grievously injured, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood, crimson soaking the front of his robe.
Boom!
Another impact; the golden divine seal effortlessly destroyed the Thunder God Holy Spirit, and Yan Nian’s Magnificent Righteous Qi dissipated.
“I am defeated.”
Yan Nian offered a wry smile.
Indeed, he was still unable to defeat the geniuses from the nine major Confucian Sects.
The reason why the nine major Confucian Sects are so-called, is precisely because they absorb the talented Confucian cultivators of the Immortal Realm, and these geniuses also receive guidance in cultivation from Saints.
After defeating Yan Nian, Song Ziming put away his brush, ink, paper, and inkstone; his gaze turned towards Mo Huazhi.
Yan Nian of East Sea Academy was not worthy to be his opponent; his true opponent was only one, none other than Mo Huazhi from Ziyang Academy.
“Immortal Emperor Ninth Realm.”
Lu Changsheng could roughly discern Song Ziming’s cultivation level.
Mo Huazhi is currently between the seventh and eighth realms of the Immortal Emperor; this time she will be fighting across realms.
Yet, seeing the confidence in Mo Huazhi’s demeanor, this disciple might well possess the capability to fight above her league.