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Chapter 1024: The Village's Hope
Chapter 1024: The Village's Hope
"Senior Brother Ge, you're too kind. I'm just a Spirit Herb Master, how could I possibly affect the rankings of the Nine Sword Peaks?" Lu Xuan said with a smile.
"It's possible," replied Senior Brother Ge.
"As far as I know, one of the main reasons why the True Sword Peak has been ranking at the bottom in recent Grand Competitions is that the peak has never had a talented disciple who excels in various cultivation arts."
"With your entry, Junior Brother Lu, it's a great improvement for the True Sword Peak, and it might even influence the final results."
"Is that so?" Lu Xuan was skeptical. Although he had absolute confidence in his proficiency as a Spirit Herb Master, he was also aware that he was merely an Inner Disciple in the Core Formation Realm. In the Nine Sword Peaks, where cultivation geniuses were as common as crucian carp crossing the river, he wasn't particularly remarkable.
"Please, Senior Brother, could you give me a detailed introduction to the Grand Competition?" Lu Xuan sat up straight, his expression solemn.
"The Sword Peak Grand Competition compares various aspects."
"Among them, the two most important points are, first, the achievements of each Sword Peak over the past three decades."
"This includes the number of Inner Disciples recruited, whether there are newly promoted Primordial Spirit True Monarchs, the development of new high-level sword techniques, and so on."
"Cultivation arts are also within the scope, such as mastering a new forging technique, researching and implementing new high-level formation arrays, or improving new swordgrass spirit plants."
"When you first joined the True Sword Peak, Junior Brother Lu, the improvements you made to the Thousand Thunder Swordgrass and the Minor Mystic Sword Gourd were considered achievements of the Sword Peak."
"As for the other aspect of the comparison, it's the immediate strength of each Sword Peak."
"Primordial Spirit True Monarchs don't need to compete in cultivation or mystical powers; their numbers and realms are directly compared."
"For Sword Sect Disciples in the Core Formation Realm, it's time to compete. Those in the Core Formation Perfection Realm are not included, as they are preparing to breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Realm and may be affected by the competition."
"Each Sword Peak selects thirty Inner Disciples, ten each from the early, middle, and late stages of the Core Formation Realm. Disciples of the same realm compete against each other, and then an overall ranking is determined."
"Junior Brother Lu, you're currently in the late stage of Core Formation. Do you want to give it a try?" Senior Brother Ge asked with a smile.
"Senior Brother is joking. With my strength, I might be able to suppress those one or two minor realms below me, but if I were to face an Inner Disciple of the same realm, I'd have little chance of winning."
"So, I'd rather not embarrass myself."
Lu Xuan smiled.
He had just broken through to the Core Formation Perfection Realm not long ago, and due to his low-key nature, he hadn't revealed this fact. In theory, he still had a chance to participate in the Grand Competition.
But if he were to actually compete, his cultivation might be exposed to many Primordial Spirit True Monarchs and even Nascent Soul Realm experts. If he were to fight without restraint, he was confident of achieving an excellent ranking, but this would also easily expose the treasures he possessed, bringing him unnecessary trouble.
"I'd rather show my skills in spirit herb cultivation and talisman crafting," he thought to himself.
"Lastly, the Hundred Arts of Cultivation are also part of the comparison, and there's no restriction on cultivation level."
"In other words, Junior Brother Lu, when you're crafting talismans or brewing spirit brews, you might directly encounter a Primordial Spirit True Monarch."
"Among the Hundred Arts, forging, pill concocting, talismans, and formation arrays have relatively higher overall scores and are more likely to influence the Sword Peak rankings."
"Spirit herb cultivation is included in these cultivation arts, especially for a Spirit Herb Master like Junior Brother Lu, who is proficient in cultivating swordgrass. Your status within the Sword Peak is no less than that of a forger or pill concoctor."
"As for spirit brews, their importance is much lower. Even if you achieve an excellent score, it will have a negligible impact on the Sword Peak's ranking."
"How will Spirit Herb Masters be compared?"
"High-rank Spirit Plants often take decades to mature. Even if we plant them now, they might not be ready by the next Sword Peak Grand Competition."
Lu Xuan cut straight to the point.
"Of course, it won't be that simple."
"Before the Spirit Plant Master Competition, participants must submit their information to the Sword Hall Elders, detailing their expertise in cultivating specific Spirit Plants and their ranks."
"During the competition, your skills in cultivating those Spirit Plants will be tested, and an overall score will be calculated."
"Additionally, you'll be examined on various foundational techniques for cultivating Spirit Plants, as well as a broad range of fundamental, advanced, and obscure knowledge about Spirit Plants."
"Finally, you'll be placed in an Illusionary Realm generated by a high-rank Magical Treasure, where time passes faster, to simulate the real experience of cultivating Spirit Plants."
Ge Pu explained the details to Lu Xuan.
"It seems like a comprehensive and well-thought-out process."
Lu Xuan smiled and nodded.
"Haha, I can't stay for long, brother. Farewell."
"I look forward to your performance in the Sword Peak Grand Competition, Junior Brother Lu."
After a brief chat, Ge Pu stood up to take his leave.
Not long after, another disciple from Sword Peak came to visit.
"I am Chen Jing, nice to meet you, Junior Brother Lu."
A youthful and elegant young man with an extraordinary aura bowed politely to Lu Xuan.
"So it's Senior Brother Chen, I've heard a lot about you."
Lu Xuan smiled and returned the greeting, inviting Chen Jing into his cave mansion.
"This cave mansion of yours is indeed suitable for cultivating Spirit Plants."
Chen Jing looked around and took the Spirit Brew offered by Lu Xuan, saying with a smile.
"Thanks to the generosity of several Sword Peak Senior Masters, I was given this cave mansion with abundant spiritual energy and vast space."
Lu Xuan sat next to Chen Jing and spoke solemnly.
He had been in True Sword Peak for many years, and although he had spent almost a decade in the Thunder Fire Star Cave, he had a general understanding of the entire Sword Peak.
The young man before him had been in the late stage of Core Formation for many years, and his sword cultivation was exceptional. He had refined a seventh-rank sword bone and integrated it into his body, placing him among the top inner disciples of True Sword Peak, earning him considerable respect.
"That's all thanks to your own abilities, Junior Brother."
Chen Jing spoke with a gentle tone.
"I came here today because I have a request for you, Junior Brother."
"Please, Senior Brother Chen, don't hesitate to ask."
Lu Xuan smiled.
"Have you heard about the Sword Peak Grand Competition, Junior Brother?"
"As a member of the sect, I've naturally heard about such a grand event. I believe it's coming up soon."
"That's right, and I think you're already aware of this."
"In recent competitions, True Sword Peak has consistently ranked at the bottom, which is a disgrace for the entire Sword Peak."
Chen Jing's expression turned solemn, his words filled with determination.
"The cultivation resources available to the Nascent Soul Realm Masters and the numerous inner disciples in Sword Peak have been greatly affected.
Moreover, when facing disciples from other peaks, we can't hold our heads high and naturally feel inferior."
"I, Lu, am willing to work with the Masters and Senior Brothers to change this situation."
Lu Xuan's expression became serious.
"Good, your willingness is enough, Junior Brother Lu."
"In the Sword Peak Grand Competition, True Sword Peak's overall combat strength is not the weakest."
"What affects our ranking is often the achievements over the past thirty years and the fact that our skills in the Hundred Arts of Cultivation lag behind."
"This time, with the new varieties of sword grass and spirit gourd seeds you contributed, we can significantly improve our scores in Spirit Plant cultivation, talisman crafting, and Spirit Brew."
"With this, we have a great chance to improve our ranking."
"So, I'm entrusting this task to you, Junior Brother Lu."
Chen Jing stood up and bowed respectfully.
"I feel like I've become the entire peak's hope," Lu Xuan thought to himself, finding Chen Jing's solemnity amusing.
(End of Chapter)
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