Chapter 42: The Reorganization of the Qixiu Men Sect

  On the Zero Boundary Star, there is only one island as large as the one where the Ling Tian Sect is located. This enormous island gathers almost half of the spiritual veins of the entire Zero Boundary Star. Although most of the spiritual veins in the mountains on the island are drawn into the Ling Tian Sect by artificial arrays, there are a few exceptions. The mountain where Sun Ming is located is a very typical example. If you could see the spiritual energy, you would see that the faint heavenly and earthly spiritual energy in the mountains are constantly gathering towards the central basin of the island. However, the mountain where Sun Ming is located has always been surrounded by some lingering heavenly and earthly spiritual energy. Of course, this is not intentionally left behind by the Ling Tian Sect, but rather thanks to the Spirit Gathering Array set up by Sun Ming.

  "Master, if these crystals break again this time, I...I..." Sun Ming's tone weakened as he thought about Master teaching him the method of refining equipment later.

  "You're just, you're just, how are you? You've turned against me, I taught you to refine your instrument, and yet you still dare to talk to me about conditions? Hmph!" Yun Zhongzi's tone sounded quite displeased.

  "I don't dare, Master. Think back to the time on Hai Xuan Star when I was refining the Golden Jiao Sword and all my high-quality crystals were destroyed in an instant. This time, not only do I have high-quality crystals again, but also a top-quality crystal. If they all shatter this time, won't I go bankrupt again?" Sun Mingdao said.

  Yun Zhongzi's old face turned red upon hearing Sun Ming's words, and after some thought, he said: "Ming'er, which one do you think is valuable, the pile of crystal stones or the Golden Scissors?"

  "Hmm, should be, seems like, probably, maybe, possibly the Golden Scissors are worth a bit more." Sun Ming said hesitantly.

  "Hmph" Cloud Middle Child was clearly infuriated by this response. After calming down a bit, he spoke in an indifferent tone:

  "Tomorrow, if not, we won't be able to refine this bundle of immortal rope. I'll teach you the refining method, and you can take it to those equipment repair sects to exchange for crystal stones. I think there will definitely be a huge harvest."

  "That's impossible! This bundle of sacred rope is so powerful and its function is so evil, how can I exchange it for a crystal stone? Unless I'm stupid." Sun Ming laughed.

  "Hmph, since you know the value of these treasures, yet still haggle with me over the price on the crystal stone, are you trying to get me to use the punishment technique that our Jade Void Palace uses specifically for disciples who have erred?" Yun Zhongzi said angrily.

  "Junior brother dare not, junior brother dare not, Master, you are being too harsh again. We are the prestigious Yu Xu Men, we value virtue and morality to persuade people, using punishment is not our specialty." Sun Ming said in trepidation.

  "Alright, hurry up and prepare. It's taking you so long to set up a simple Spirit Gathering Array. If some of my old friends from the past were to know that I have a disciple like you, they would not spare me." Yun Zhongzi said.

  Sun Ming didn't make a sound and instead accelerated the speed of his hand movements as he set up the formation.

  Yunyuan Star Instrument Spirit Sect At this time, the sect's mountain protection array was fully opened, and the gatekeeper Tianyan stood in mid-air, including Tianyi, Tianhuo and other ten elders all standing behind Tianyan in the void, solemnly gazing at the sky.

  A bright light slowly appeared in the void above everyone, accompanied by an invisible pressure, and suddenly appeared in front of everyone. As if the newcomer should have been there from the beginning, people didn't feel anything unusual, not even a slight fluctuation of spiritual energy. Fortunately, these were all high-ranking members of the Qilingshan Sect, and after a brief daze, they immediately reacted.

  "I didn't know that Saint Alliance's Dongxu Elder had arrived at our humble temple. It's truly a loss for us not to have welcomed you from afar." Tianyan said with cupped hands.

  "Haha, Tianyan Sect Master, why be so polite? You see, all these elders have come to welcome me, and yet you say I've made a mistake by coming too far to greet you. It's really embarrassing for me." said Dongxu Dao.

  "Hmm, Elder being able to come here is our honor, please come in and have a chat." Tian Yan said.

  "Hmm, I have come this time with the orders of the Holy Alliance. Let's go inside and talk." Dong Xū replied.

  Qī Líng Shān is still so lush, so ethereal, and so otherworldly. It seems as if nothing has changed since Sūn Míng left, except that today Qī Líng Shān appears especially bustling due to the arrival of a distinguished guest. The elderly masters from various mountain peaks are constantly arriving, either by instantaneous movement or on their swords.

  It seems that all the elders of Qiling Sect, except for Tianyun Elder who was in seclusion, have gathered at Qiling Mountain, waiting for the announcement of the command brought by Shengmeng Dongxu Elder.

  "Ah, I have come this time with only one purpose. In recent years, the Holy Alliance has been receiving complaints from some emerging sects of instrument refinement. These sects all hope to redefine the new order of the instrument refinement world and reorganize the ranking of the entire cultivation world's instrument refinement sects." Dongxu said slowly. As soon as his words fell, a wave of discontented voices appeared below.

  "Hmph, our Qīng Líng Zōng is the number one sect of the first-rate schools, and yet there are still people who want to usurp its position? Truly, they overestimate themselves." Elder A said.

  "Re-sorting, could it be that there's a certain sect of the Refiner's Gate that thinks they can surpass our Sect of the Refiner's Spirit?" asked Elder Yi.

  "It's possible, after all these years have passed, who knows if the Xiu Zhen realm has a sect that can catch up with our Qing Ling Sect. However, I do hope there is such a sect." Tian Yi said as if he had a reason.

  "Alright, stop talking, you're all a group of old men, why are you so impatient?" Tian Yan said displeased.

  "What else could the Holy Alliance have planned? I think that since Elder Dongxu has come personally, the Holy Alliance must have made some decision." Tianyan asked.

  "Hmm, I've come this time to inform everyone and let you all prepare early. The Holy Alliance has decided, after multiple deliberations by the Council of Elders, to determine the new ranking of the Qirendao through a competition." said Dongxu Dao.

  "I don't know what rules this match has, I hope the elder will enlighten me." Tian Yan said.

  He stroked his beard and said, "Hmm, this time the competition will be held on today's date next year, and the location will be on Xuan Dou Star. At that time, all the Qixiu Men schools will participate, and the winning school will receive the title of the number one Qixiu Men school in the world. However, it is strictly forbidden for participants to be above the Out-of-Body period, which means only some low-ranking disciples can participate, and each school can only send three people to compete."

  "Tianyan Sect Master, I must remind you that in the current Equipment Refining Alliance, a refining genius has emerged. With only Yuan Ying stage cultivation, they have reached the height of a 5-star equipment refiner. You should be careful in dealing with this, as it is unprecedented in the records of the Sacred Alliance regarding equipment refiners' talents. Alas, this time, Tianyan Sect Master, if you're not careful, you might lose the title of the number one equipment refining sect." Dong Xurou said thoughtfully.

  "Hmm, thank you Elder for reminding us, we will be careful in our response." Tian Yan replied.

  "Alright, I've informed you all. I'm going back now. Let's meet again on Xuan Dou Star." Dong Xuan said, and then suddenly disappeared once more, causing another wave of disturbance.

  "Holy Alliance, indeed worthy of the Holy Alliance. This cultivation has already reached the realm of a Fourth Tribulation Scattered Immortal." An old man also suddenly appeared in front of everyone and said.

  "See the Great Elder." The crowd saw this old man and knelt down with a thud.

  "Hmm, let's get up. Originally, we old guys wouldn't bother with these sect's trivial matters, but this time it concerns our sect's reputation after all. We several old guys discussed and think that the position of the world's number one instrument repair sect should still be maintained, after all, we can't let the glory brought by our ancestors' generation be lost in our generation." The old man said.

  "Yes, Elder, rest assured that I will handle this matter properly." Even the leader of the Heavenly Flame Sect had to address these old monsters as seniors.

  "Alright, you guys continue then." After saying that, he disappeared again, waving his hand without taking any spiritual energy with him.

  "Hmm, everyone, since the senior elders have spoken, it seems that we will inevitably take first place in this competition." Tian Yan said.

  "However, Master Palm Door, among the Yuan Ying period disciples of our sect, only two of us, Ling Xing and Ling Yu, who are not yet accomplished, have reached the realm of a four-star alchemy master with their initial Yuan Ying cultivation. They are also the best in terms of alchemy among all the disciples below the Jue Ding period in our sect."

  "Hehe, Tian Huo Shixiong, you forgot someone, didn't Ling Ming reach the realm of a five-star alchemist with his Golden Dan cultivation?" Tian Yi reminded him with a smile.

  "Alright, I've decided. This time, the trial will be overseen by Elders Tianhuo and Tianyi, while Lingming, Lingxing, and Lingyu will participate. Besides, Zero Boundary Star is not far from Sacred Alliance's Xuan Dou Star, so you two junior brothers can take Lingxing and Lingyu to meet up with Lingming on Spirit Boundary Star tomorrow." Tianyan smiled.

  Sun Ming's hand shook slightly as he held the crystal stone, and he let out a sneeze. He thought to himself, "I don't know many people here, who could be thinking of me?"

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