Chapter 32: Chapter 32 First Stage Task
Translator: 549690339
“Lady Ouyang, you’re too kind. I simply did what came naturally,” Ye Feng responded with a polite demeanor.
At that moment, the tall and imposing Deputy Commander Zhou Jiacai approached. He had changed into his regular attire, giving the impression of a muscular and formidable man.
“Sect Master Ye, please take a seat!”
Deputy Commander Zhou Jiacai stood beside the main entrance, gesturing with his hand towards the inside of the house.
In a grand banquet hall.
Over twenty people were seated around a large table, including eleven from the Misty Sect, as well as the Zhou Family Brothers, Ouyang Hao, Zhou Shiyu, Patriarch Zhou, the Old Madam, and others, creating a lively atmosphere.
Ye Feng looked around and noticed that both Patriarch Zhou and the Old Madam were cultivators. Moreover, Patriarch Zhou’s cultivation level had reached Qi Refinement’s seventh level, which was quite strong.
However, the strongest in the Zhou Family were indeed Zhou Jiaqian and Zhou Jiacai, both at the Qi Refinement ninth level, placing them among the top figures in all of Whitefloat City.
“The Zhou Family is one of the top ten noble families in Whitefloat City, and their status is even higher due to the brothers serving in the City Lord’s Mansion,” Ye Feng mused internally.
At this point, Patriarch Zhou raised his cup and invited Ye Feng, saying:
“Thanks to Sect Master Ye’s assistance, otherwise my son-in-law and two grandchildren would have been in grave danger. Let me toast to you.”
“Patriarch Zhou is too polite!”
Ye Feng also raised his cup and took a sip.
“Not only does the Misty Sect have several geniuses who have brought spells to Major Achievement and Perfection, but it also has a prodigy like Miss Jia from the Jia Family. The sect truly abounds in talent, and with such potential, it’s definitely on track to develop into a high ranked sect and enjoy many more benefits.”
Zhou Jiaqian, somewhat inebriated, began to divulge some information.
With a glint in his eye, Ye Feng asked, “What are the benefits of becoming a high ranked sect?”
“Of course, there are benefits,” Zhou Jiaqian nodded. “Once a sect is upgraded in rank, it can purchase higher quality cultivation lands to accelerate cultivation speed. Moreover, a high ranked sect has a lofty status of its own and has the potential to be promoted to a star-level sect.”
“I see,” Ye Feng understood.
If the Misty Sect remained a lower rank sect, even if it had the funds, it wouldn’t be able to purchase higher grade cultivation lands.
“What are the promotion requirements?” Ye Feng asked curiously.
Zhou Jiaqian explained:
“As long as the sect leader has reached the Qi Refinement seventh-level and possesses three complete First Grade Spells, one can apply for a lower rank sect.”
“If the sect leader reaches the Qi Refinement ninth-level and has five First Grade Spells, then an application can be made for a middle rank sect.”
“As for high ranked sects, it’s not as easy. Firstly, the sect leader must achieve the Element Gathering Realm first level. Secondly, there must be one Second-Grade Spell, ten First Grade Spells, and at least three Spiritual Artifacts.”
“Of course, once you become a high ranked sect, you can practically walk sideways in our Whitefloat City, just a step below the City Lord’s Mansion in terms of power.”
“As for star-level sects above that, it’s very difficult, and the promotion requirements are even more complex, involving the number of spiritual artifacts and spiritual beasts, among other things.”
Not only Ye Feng but also the disciples of the Misty Sect gained clarity on the conditions for sect promotion.
Ye Feng, having heard some special terms in Zhou Jiaqian’s introduction, such as “Qi Refinement seventh-level,” asked curiously:
“Just now Steward Zhou mentioned that the sect leader needs to reach a certain level, but didn’t mention cultivation level specifically. Does that have a special meaning?”
“The Shenzhou Continent has many cultivation systems, in addition to the mainstream Qi Refinement, there’s also Body Refinement and Spirit Refining. Although they’re not mainstream, if one can achieve the corresponding strength, they can also meet the conditions for sect promotion,” Zhou Jiaqian said with a smile, as if he had expected Ye Feng to ask this question.
Everyone else’s eyes turned towards Ye Feng.
In their view, Ye Feng was likely one of the legendary “Body Refinement” cultivators.
Yet, being so young and already powerful enough to crush high-rank demon soldiers and monsters, his talent was truly fearsome.
“I see, I understand now!” Ye Feng realized, ignoring the expressions on everyone’s faces.
“Ding, relevant information detected, Sect Leader’s first stage task activated.” At this moment, Ye Feng heard the System’s voice echo in his mind.
Immediately after, he saw several lines of text appear in his field of vision.
[Sect Leader’s First Stage Task: Lead the sect to ascend to a High Ranked Sect]
[Task Deadline: Six months]
[Task Reward: Miniature World Remodeling×1, Miniature Sect Protection Array×1, “The Second Qi Sea, Middle Volume”, Consolidating Origin Pill×10, Special Small Gift Pack×1]
Upon seeing the main quest, Ye Feng muttered to himself, “System, what happens if I can’t complete the task? Will there be any punishment?”
“Task failure will result in no reward and no punishment, but if the same task is failed more than twice consecutively, there will be no further system tasks. Does the Master need to add a punishment mechanism to constantly whip oneself into action?” asked the System.
“No need!”
Ye Feng hastily refused.
Sheesh! He didn’t want to get tortured, so why would he add a punishment mechanism for no reason? Was he looking to get smacked?
However, the pressure of upgrading the sect to a High Ranked Sect in six months was no small matter.
After all, someone at the Element Gathering Realm Level One was worth ten at the peak of the ninth Qi Refinement layer, and that was not something easy to achieve.
Otherwise, High Ranked Sects wouldn’t be so powerful.
As for the Star-Level Sects above the High Ranked Sects, they were even more terrifying.
“Ah! A demonic beast is causing chaos ”
Just as everyone was about to finish their meal, screams from many people, as well as the dull sound of objects being smashed, came from the street outside the Zhou Family Courtyard.
“There’s a demonic beast, everyone be careful!”
The Zhou Family Brothers immediately stood up, releasing the aura of Ninth Grade Qi Refinement, like a storm being born.
The Little White Fox that had been lying on Li Jiaojiao’s legs also let out a low growl, seemingly wary of the demon beast outside.
“Let’s go out and check!”
Deputy Commander Zhou Jiacai immediately took out a sharp broadsword, flickering with spiritual light.
It was a Lower Grade Spiritual Artifact that, with the infusion of spiritual power, emitted a blade glow that could cause a painful sting on the skin and easily split metal and iron.
The group quickly left the banquet hall and went outside.
“Roar!”
An angry roar spread throughout the Zhou Family Courtyard, and a dozen family guards were knocked to the ground, wailing everywhere.
In the center of the courtyard stood a strange humanoid creature, shrouded in a grey mist-like demonic qi, with its eyes emitting a frightening green light.
The gate of the Zhou Family Courtyard behind it had already been torn to shreds, and one could vaguely see that there were also many people lying on the street outside, with their life and death unknown.
“It’s the Centennial Tree Demon from the swamp to the east of the city!”
“How dare it enter the city to kill?”
When the Zhou Family Brothers saw this demonic beast, a look of shock appeared in their eyes.
In that swamp to the east of the city, besides Brother Flathead, there were a few seasoned demonic beasts that were about the level of Ninth Grade Qi Refinement.
This Centennial Tree Demon was one of them.
“Could it be that the Tree Demon has learned of our movements?” said Deputy Commander Zhou Jiacai in a grave voice.
The Zhou brothers had received orders from the Deputy City Lord to eliminate a few seasoned demonic beasts in the swamp to the east of the city.
But they had no idea that they’d hardly engaged with Brother Flathead before they were badly beaten, and the task was subsequently put on hold.
“Roar!”
When the Centennial Tree Demon saw the Zhou Family Brothers, a murderous intent appeared in its eyes, and with a wave of its hands, more than a dozen tendrils as tough as metal iron stabbed towards them.