Chapter 71: The Frosty Radiance Sword

  The title of the number one equipment repair sect in the world is not because the equipment refiners of Qiling Sect are generally more powerful than those of other sects, nor is it because of the thickness of Qiling Sect's foundation. It is because a thousand years ago, Qiling Sect made an immortal contribution to the cultivation world, earning the respect of cultivators all over the world, and was unanimously revered as the number one equipment repair sect in the world. Unfortunately, this first place has been misunderstood by people now.

  Qiling Sect has been closed for a thousand years. Although a thousand years cannot make the sea change into mulberry fields, it will still cause everything that was once glorious to be forgotten by people. After all, whether it is cultivators or ordinary people, the impact of time will make everything that was once deeply engraved become blurred.

  Sun Ming suddenly had such a feeling in his heart: his sect made such a great sacrifice for the cultivation world, but in the end, there are still people who covet this illusory title of "the number one equipment repair sect in the world". What an irony.

  Looking at the cultivators whispering to each other in the Xianyun Hall, Sun Ming suddenly felt that the cultivation world was not as beautiful as ordinary people imagined. Cultivators also had desires and struggles, only instead of money, they were about crystal stones and magical artifacts, ultimately all for the sake of benefit.

  "What's on your mind tomorrow?" Tianyi Lao suddenly discovered that Sun Ming's face was a bit abnormal, and then smiled and asked.

  "Hmm, nothing much, Elder. The disciples just have some feelings, that's all." Sun Ming didn't want to be seen through by Tian Yi Elder and simply responded casually.

  Kong Wuo's old Daoist seemed quite pleased, his snow-white beard even curled up a bit. After all, it was indeed heartening to discover so many moldable talents among the younger generation in the Xiuzhen realm.

  Everyone stopped their whispers, looking at Kongwu Old Dao with a slightly tense expression. It felt like the scene when the imperial examination results were announced. Sun Ming had seen this scene several times during his years in the secular world, and now he thought it was quite similar, even the expressions were almost the same. Sun Ming couldn't help but smile wryly at this thought.

  "This time, the great comparison has allowed us, the sacred vessel refiners of one vein, to deeply understand a phrase - 'later generations are to be feared'! In my youth, during the yuan infant period, I was only able to refine a single low-grade spiritual vessel. At that time, there were no star-level distinctions in the refining world. If we were to calculate it according to today's methods, I would have been merely a three-star or four-star refiner back then. Your achievements are truly gratifying for us seniors." Kong Wu seemed extremely pleased, speaking at length.

  "When I, the old man of Qingyun Sect, heard this news back then, I was moved to tears." Suddenly, Kongwu Lao Da said such a sentence, which made some young repairmen in the audience confused, and even some older disciples of the repairmen's door were dazed. Only those old generation cultivators who knew about the battle of a thousand years ago looked at the crowd of Qingyun Sect with evasive eyes.

  "In the past, the reason why Kongling Sect closed its doors for a thousand years was... (the reason is omitted in the previous text). So, if it weren't for that one battle a thousand years ago, perhaps our Sacred Alliance's equipment refinement level would still be far behind Kongling Sect.

  Kong Wu Old Dao's words carried a sense of loneliness and desolation, as if he had brought everyone present to that grand battle between the righteous and evil a thousand years ago. And when Kong Wu Old Dao finished speaking, the gazes of the crowd towards Kongling Sect's group became much more respectful."

  "When the Qiling Sect closed its mountain gates, I had a concern that the sect's overall strength would decline. But seeing a disciple like Lingming who is so outstanding today, I am truly delighted."

  Sun Ming was somewhat depressed, I'm not your disciple, what are you so pleased about.

  "Lingming, come up here?" shouted Kong Wuguang suddenly.

  "En, yes." Sun Ming walked forward despite some hesitation. After all, this was someone else's territory, and one had to show respect when under another's roof, even if you were a cultivator.

  "The old man solemnly declared, the Lingming of Qixing Sect is the first place in this competition. (I feel that this sentence is written too melodramatically) This Seven-Star Refiner's Spirit Badge, I will present it to you on behalf of the sect master." The Empty Self Old Dao finished speaking and handed a Refiner's Spirit Badge with seven stars on it to Sun Ming, again arousing a burst of envy from the surrounding young refiners. And the record of the youngest Five-Star Refiner in the Cultivation Realm, held by Murong Yunrui, was also broken by Sun Ming.

  Lan Yun Zhenren's face was one of utter defeat, the culmination of years of planning had resulted in an unexpected twist that no one could have foreseen. After all, a seven-star alchemist at the Golden Elixir stage was unprecedented in the cultivation world. Lan Yun Zhenren seemed unmoved by Sun Ming and Kong Wu Lao Dao's words, instead his expression was deep in thought, complex and turbulent, until finally he appeared to have made up his mind, beckoning to a Daoist from the Instrument Refining Alliance behind him.

  "Master, what are your orders." This Taoist priest seemed to have been following him since the appearance of Lan Xian True Person. Although he didn't look handsome, he was still quite good-looking, but he gave off a gloomy and lifeless feeling, even a bit eerie. At this moment, he was standing beside Lan Xian True Person.

  "Hmm, have those people from the Blood Demon Sect left?" asked Lan Xian True Person.

  "Report to the Alliance Master, they seem to have not left yet, and it's estimated that this time's blood food has not been caught enough." The gloomy Daoist transmitted a voice without any emotional tone.

  "Hmm, tell them that although the materials from the demonic cultivators' side are precious, our Mechanism Union is taking a huge risk to provide them with Blood Food. It's only right that they show some gratitude. As for this Ling Ming, I don't want to see him again." As soon as Lan Yun Zhen Ren finished speaking, the Daoist behind him vanished into thin air, as if he had never appeared there in the first place.

  Just as Sun Ming had expected, it seemed that this trial was only about the Saint Alliance's Qi repair, and the result was that he himself won, with Murong Yunfan from the Qi repair alliance coming in second, and Nangong Liuyun third. It all seemed to be predetermined (at least he thought so), without any waves or surprises. Thinking of this, Sun Ming suddenly felt that this dull trial truly had no meaning. Looking at those cultivators cheering or looking dejected, Sun Ming's heart suddenly had a flash of insight - the Dao could also be like this.

  "You're not bad, are you interested in coming to our Holy Alliance to cultivate the One Pulse?" A rather pleasant female voice came over, interrupting Sun Ming's epiphany state, making Sun Ming feel a surge of blood and qi, and his heart was somewhat uncomfortable. Following the direction of the sound, it turned out to be Nangong Liuyun.

  "Not interested, I think cultivating equipment is still better with one's own understanding. Where to cultivate and with whom are really not important." Sun Ming said perfunctorily, having no feeling for this icy woman.

  "How can it be unimportant? A good place to practice, a good master, is much better than practicing on your own. Look, so many people have come to participate in this competition just for the chance to join our sect's training, doesn't that prove this point?" Nan Gong Liu Yun seemed to have some small idea and muttered to himself.

  "Is it important? I don't think so. Nangong Liuyun, you have a good master and a good cultivation environment, but you're not better than me either. Maybe free and easy cultivation is the most suitable for me." Sun Ming's words completely negated the favorable conditions that Nangong Liuyun had worked hard to create, causing Nangong Liuyun's face to flush with laughter again.

  "Alright, Liuyun, since he's so talented, if he doesn't want to come here to cultivate, then don't force him. Do you think Master doesn't know about your schemes? Isn't it just because you've taken a liking to Lingming's Suantian Pan? Wait for a while and Master will refine one for you." Kongwu Old Dao intervened in time to see his disciple on the verge of going berserk.

  "Junior is terrified, junior is just used to practicing freely and doesn't want to stay in one place." Sun Ming heard Kong Wu's words and immediately bowed his head and said. After all, offending a disciple does not mean being able to offend the master.

  "I didn't mean to blame you, after all, everyone has their own way of cultivating, right?" Kong Wu smiled and said.

  Sun Ming took out a blank jade mirror from the Na Xuan ring and input the refining method of the Instant Sky Plate, handing it to Nan Gong Liu Yun.

  "Sister, this is the refining technique of the Instant Sky Plate, since you like it so much, I'll just give it to you."

  Nangong Liuyun hesitated for a moment, but still happily accepted it, thanking him profusely, seemingly regaining the normal expression that a girl should have. However, Sun Ming sneered inwardly instead.

  "Am I just a dish you've refined for yourself? The refining techniques of our Jade Void Palace are actually not something that can be seen through by the likes of you, but afterwards, do you feel anxious or not? It's like having a delicious dish placed in front of you, yet you can't eat it, heh heh."

  Of course, Sun Ming could only think so in his heart, and on the surface, he still maintained a good boy image, standing there with a rather heroic air.

  At this time, Lán Yuè True Person seemed to feel that if he didn't make a move, it would be somewhat embarrassing. He walked out of the Qì Xiū Lián Méng's camp and strode towards Mù Xīn Old Dao, but in Sūn Míng's eyes, this big stride looked rather awkward.

  "I'd rather lose the bet, this Cold Light Immortal Sword will be given to your sect. I hope you can find a master who is worthy of it." Lan Yun True Person said, and took out a sword with flowing light from his storage space, placing it in front of Mu Xin Long Lao.

  This flying sword, with a cold light all over its body, looks like it's surrounded by clouds and mist, quite beautiful. A thread of cold air is emitted from the sword body. Sun Ming somewhat understood why Lianyun Old Dao said that he needed to find an owner who could match it. Most of the cultivators in Qilingshan were fire-attribute, and it was really hard to find someone whose attribute matched this immortal sword.

  "This won't trouble you, True Person. We won't humiliate it." Dusk Heart said with some satisfaction, after all this was once a bet that even I didn't take seriously.

  "Hmph, let's just wait and see." With that, Lian Yun Zhenren turned and left with a flick of his sleeve.