94: Chapter 94 Green Snake Participates in Human Competition?
"I wonder what method Elder Li has?"
Xu Qing always felt it wasn't very reliable.
This Elder Li's personality might not be that good.
Of course, it's not about her character, but rather her personality might be a bit problematic.
Commonly known as scheming.
"This month, the Xuanyun Sect is holding a Grand Competition for Foundation Establishment Cultivators."
"The champion can gain entry to the Immortal Cave where the Grand Elder is in seclusion."
"And receive personal instruction and empowerment from the Grand Elder."
"This should be the simplest way for you, Maiden, to see the Grand Elder."
Elder Li said this.
Xu Qing was one hundred percent unwilling in his heart.
Xu Qing didn't particularly like fighting; he was a very lazy snake.
However, he really liked bullying little ones whose cultivation was far inferior to his own.
It felt very satisfying to bully them.
The Grand Competition doesn't allow killing, and emphasizes stopping at the point of contact.
No Dao Cultivation, no evolution points; isn't this working for nothing?
"Elder Li, this little snake is not a Disciple of your esteemed Sect, and I am in my demon form."
"Participating in your Sect's Grand Competition seems inappropriate."
Xu Qing bowed respectfully, using polite words to decline the proposal.
"Rest assured, Maiden, as the true deity of the West River under our Sect's jurisdiction,"
"you can be considered half a member of the Xuanyun Sect—no, a snake."
"And this Elder will vouch for you."
Elder Li returned the salute, a slight curve on her lips.
"..."
Looking at Elder Li's expression, Xu Qing figured it out.
She could absolutely introduce him directly to that Grand Elder.
But she wanted to make things more interesting.
So...
"She's setting a trap for a snake!"
Xu Qing took a deep breath.
She is a Nascent Soul, and he is just a tiny Foundation Establishment snake.
How could he refuse?
"Since Elder Li is willing to vouch for this little snake,"
"this little snake will listen to the Elder's arrangements."
The Cultivation World also values snake-world social dynamics.
And he still had some confidence in his own abilities.
As a Lisheng Green Snake, and with his natal spirit artifact and many high-quality Spiritual Artifacts for protection,
he reckoned he shouldn't lose in battles against those of the same rank.
"Hmm, in that case, I will ensure that you, Maiden, get to see the Grand Elder."
"Even if you don't win, I will help you with the introduction."
Elder Li returned the salute with a smile.
The Xuanyun Sect's boring Grand Competition should have something worth watching this year.
"This little snake thanks the Elder."
"However, Elder Li, have you asked why this little snake wants to see the Grand Elder?"
Although this scheming Elder seemed to be "making things difficult" for him, she agreed surprisingly readily.
The Xuanyun Sect's Grand Elder is, after all, a Nascent Soul Perfection Cultivator.
The most noble person beneath those nine Nascent Soul Cultivators, could she agree so easily?
"Then I'll ask for the reason now; tell me."
Elder Li's expression did not change, and she continued to ask with a light smile.
"..."
"See, you won't tell me anyway, so why should I ask?"
Xu Qing showed an awkward expression.
And Elder Li seemed to quite enjoy the process of teasing Xu Qing.
"At times like this, leaving a bit of anticipation isn't unpleasant."
"I will send a message to the Xuanyun Sect's Elder now; a Golden Core Elder will likely come to pick you up in a few days."
"Maiden, you can go back and pack your things now."
Elder Li issued a dismissal order.
Xu Qing did not linger, bowed, and retreated from the Green Treasure Pavilion.
"Daya, I have sacrificed so much for you."
"When you become successful in the future, you must not forget to show filial piety to me."
Xu Qing muttered to himself while flying back to the Snake Cave.
Going to the Xuanyun Sect to participate in some Sect Grand Competition.
What kind of punishment game is this?
"Daya, you at least have to make me the Sect Head of the Xuanji Sect."
"Let me show off my might properly."
The Green Snake fantasized about a wonderful future life.
When that girl Xu Linger sees him,
looking unwilling, extremely ashamed, fidgeting with her skirt hem while calling him Sect Head.
Just thinking about it is exhilarating.
Wanting to turn the tables and pin him down? Impossible!
She will only ever be pinned down by the Green Snake, obediently calling him Senior Brother.
...
Elder Li was indeed a very efficient woman.
Three days later, a white-robed Golden Core Elder surnamed Chen arrived at the River God Temple.
After meeting with Elder Li, he led Xu Qing to fly towards the east.
Deep into the heart of the Xia Dynasty.
Gaoyuan Kingdom, Cloud Mountain County.
There is a place in Cloud Mountain County with continuous mountain peaks; above the mountainside, they are shrouded in clouds and mist that never disperse all year round.
It is called Cloud Mountain.
The people living at the foot of Cloud Mountain call it the Immortal Mountain, where Immortals reside.
Legends have always circulated about herb gatherers and woodcutters going up Cloud Mountain, encountering Immortals, and receiving Immortal Pills and Spirit Medicine from them, becoming immune to all diseases and living for a hundred years.
At this moment, above the clouds and mist.
Xu Qing was riding his Escape Light, piercing through the thick clouds.
Along the way, deep into the heart of the Xia Dynasty, looking down at the human world from high above.
Since coming to this world, Xu Qing saw human towns for the first time.
They were much more prosperous than he had imagined.
And this Cloud Mountain, located in the center of the Gaoyuan Kingdom, is the highest, most precipitous, and most vast mountain range in the Gaoyuan Kingdom.
It is also the location of the Xuanyun Sect.
Higher than the peak of Cloud Mountain, a place beyond human reach, overlooking the entire world.
It truly feels like an Immortal Mountain.
As they flew higher, the clouds became thinner and thinner.
Until they passed through the clouds and arrived above the sea of clouds.
Parting the clouds to see the sun, it was like arriving in a new world.
It was as clear and bright as when that person from Wuling arrived at the Peach Blossom Spring.
An endless, churning sea of clouds.
The upper halves of the mountain peaks were like islands in the sea of clouds.
Sunlight spilled down, draping the vegetation and Immortal Caves on the mountains in a layer of flowing radiance and colorful clouds.
Looking inward.
Those "islands" in the sea of clouds seemed to surround the most magnificent "island" in the center, like stars surrounding the moon.
Huge white cranes shuttled between the islands, carrying Disciples who could not yet fly.
"It truly lives up to the name of Immortal Mountain."
Xu Qing exclaimed sincerely.
"Thank you for the praise, West River Maiden."
Elder Chen beside him replied.
"Maiden, please follow me. The Xuanyun Sect has Formations set up."
"Those who are not Disciples of our Sect will trigger the Formation if they intrude."
Elder Chen instructed.
Xu Qing's heart trembled in fear.
There are Formations here too?
"If one intrudes without permission, will they be blown into smithereens by the Formation?"
Xu Qing recalled descriptions of some Sect-protecting Formations from his past life and asked hurriedly.
Upon Xu Qing asking this, Elder Chen's expression became strange.
"Our Xuanyun Sect is a Righteous Path Sect; how could we set up such bloody Formations?"
"There are also Mortals or ordinary beasts at the foot of the mountain who might accidentally enter the Formation."
"Usually, they just get lost and walk in circles."
"If there are unexpected situations with intruders, we will send Disciples to handle them."
"How could we indiscriminately kill all intruders?"
"The heavens and earth are ancient, nurturing all living things."
"All living beings, no matter how long-lived the Cultivator, are just like mayflies in the face of heaven and earth."
"Our Xuanyun Sect is just a slightly larger mayfly; how dare we presumptuously call ourselves the masters of this heaven and earth, of this Cloud Mountain."
"How could we wantonly harm the living things nurtured by this Cloud Mountain?"
After Elder Chen finished speaking, Xu Qing was stunned.
This Sect is too righteous!