88: Three companies compete

One day passed just like that.

After a day, Lu Xingchen emerged from the Spirit Gathering Pagoda, planning to go home and get a good night's sleep.

But he found a large crowd gathered outside the pagoda.

Judging by their clothes, they were all Outer Sect Disciples of the Cangxuan Sect.

Those Disciples were looking into the Spirit Gathering Pagoda, discussing animatedly.

“Damn, three top ten experts from the Earth Ranking have appeared, what a big move!”

“Looking at it, they seem to be ambushing someone!”

“Who is so blind as to provoke these three big shots?”

Hearing the discussions of these people, Lu Xingchen's heart was calm.

So what if they're ambushing someone? What does that have to do with him?

Better go home and sleep early!

Just then, a dark-skinned, burly man blocked Lu Xingchen's path.

The strong man forced a smile and said in a deep voice, “Junior Brother Lu Xingchen, hello, I am Li Gui, ranked seventh on the Earth Ranking. Can we talk?”

Lu Xingchen was startled.

So these people really came to ambush him!

But why?

He had only just joined the Sect less than a day ago and hadn't had a chance to get to know any Disciples yet.

Lu Xingchen looked at Li Gui's head again.

Seven-Star Martial Spirit!

This level of strength must be top-tier even among Outer Sect Disciples, right?

Lu Xingchen said in a deep voice, “Senior Brother Li Gui, what can I do for you?”

Li Gui said with a smile, “I learned from Elder Lin Mang that the Cangxuan Sect suddenly gained a new Disciple, and he's also a Fourth-Grade Alchemist. So I immediately came to find you, hoping to invite you to join my Ghost Gate.”

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen was utterly confused.

“Huh? What is the Earth Ranking? What is the Ghost Gate? Is it allowed to form factions within the Cangxuan Sect?”

Li Gui chuckled, “It's normal that Junior Brother Lu, having just joined the Outer Sect, doesn't know these things. Let me explain it to you slowly.”

“To encourage Disciples to Cultivate, the Cangxuan Sect has set up the Earth Ranking and the Heaven Ranking. The Earth Ranking corresponds to Outer Sect Disciples, and the Heaven Ranking corresponds to Inner Sect Disciples. Only those ranked in the top one hundred can make it onto the list.”

“As long as you stay on the Earth Ranking, you can receive spirit value for free every day.”

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen was overjoyed.

“Damn, there's such a good thing! Then, Senior Brother Li Gui, you're ranked seventh on the Earth Ranking, how much spirit value do you get every day?”

Li Gui said with a smile, “The top three get one hundred spirit value daily, ranks four to ten get fifty spirit value daily, the top fifty get twenty spirit value daily, and the top one hundred get ten spirit value daily.”

“I'm only ranked seventh on the Earth Ranking, so I only get fifty spirit value daily.”

Lu Xingchen said softly, “Only? Senior Brother Li is too humble! What is this ranking based on?”

Li Gui said in a deep voice, “Challenges! Disciples with lower rankings can challenge Disciples with higher rankings. The two will duel in the Martial Arts Field, and if the challenge is successful, their rankings will swap. Disciples with higher rankings cannot refuse a challenge.”

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen was slightly surprised.

This Cangxuan Sect is like raising Gu!

No wonder it can Cultivate so many excellent Disciples; it truly has a unique approach.

Lu Xingchen: “Then, Senior Brother Li Gui, can you introduce your Ghost Gate to me?”

Li Gui nodded slightly.

“That's exactly what I wanted to say. The Cangxuan Sect allows Disciples to form factions, which can promote healthy competition. I created the Ghost Gate organization, where members can help each other and complete tasks together.”

“Alchemists are scarce talents everywhere, so after I got the news, I immediately came to find Junior Brother Lu. I hope Junior Brother Lu can join our Ghost Gate, and the Medicinal Pills you refine can be preferentially provided to our Ghost Gate members.”

“Of course, I will also give you appropriate spirit value as compensation.”

“Ah, this...”

Lu Xingchen fell into contemplation.

Joining an organization has both advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages: He wouldn't have to worry about selling Medicinal Pills himself and could rely on a powerful backing.

Disadvantages: He would have to participate in disputes between organizations.

After a moment of thought, Lu Xingchen said in a deep voice, “Thank you for your kindness, Senior Brother Li. However, I have only just joined the Sect and don't yet understand the situation of the Outer Sect well enough. Could you let me adapt for a few days before I consider joining an organization?”

Hearing this, Li Gui frowned.

He didn't expect that even with him, the seventh-ranked on the Earth Ranking and the Sect Leader of the Ghost Gate, personally making the offer, he couldn't secure Lu Xingchen.

For a moment, he felt a little displeased.

Just then, a hearty laugh came from afar.

“Hahaha, Li Gui, your news is quite well-informed! But unfortunately, you won't be taking Lu Xingchen today!”

Lu Xingchen looked into the distance.

A Young Master in white slowly walked towards the two, holding a white folding fan in his hand.

Li Gui frowned tightly and said sternly, “Lin Lang, are you trying to contend with me again?”

Lin Lang laughed again: “Hahaha! Li Gui, the decision is Junior Brother Lu's to make. We just need to state our conditions.”

Lu Xingchen looked at Lin Lang's head, and he was clearly also a Seven-Star Martial Spirit.

Lu Xingchen cupped his hands to Lin Lang and said softly, “Greetings, Senior Brother Lin Lang! May I ask what Senior Brother Lin Lang needs from me?”

Lin Lang smiled, “Lu Xingchen, no need to be nervous. I'm also here to invite you. Would you like to join our Lang Sect? Let me tell you, I'm ranked sixth on the Earth Ranking, much stronger than that guy Li Gui.”

Hearing this, Li Gui was furious and said angrily, “Lin Lang, what are you being so arrogant about? I only lost to you by one move. When I Cultivate in the Spirit Gathering Pagoda for a few more days and Breakthrough to an Eight-Star Martial Spirit, I will definitely suppress you!”

Lin Lang fanned his folding fan and said unhurriedly, “Lost is lost. Li Gui, you'll never surpass me.”

Li Gui said in a deep voice, “Damn it, I can't take it anymore! Lin Lang, I challenge you!”

Lin Lang chuckled, “Anytime! But we'll have to wait until Junior Brother Lu makes his decision.”

Just then, another voice came.

“Li Gui, Lin Lang, it won't be that easy for you to take Junior Brother Lu under your wing behind my back!”

Hearing this, both Li Gui and Lin Lang frowned.

“Damn it, why is this guy here too?” The two said in unison.

Lu Xingchen sighed softly.

He had become a hot commodity, being fought over by various big shots.

No choice, who made him an Alchemist?

He originally wanted to keep a low profile, but his strength wouldn't allow it!

At the same time, Lu Xingchen was also curious, who could make Li Gui and Lin Lang so wary?

The three of them all looked to the right.

They saw a slender, handsome man walking towards the three of them.

Lu Xingchen looked at his head.

Eight-Star Martial Spirit!

Stronger than Li Gui and Lin Lang!

The newcomer cupped his hands to Lu Xingchen and smiled, “Junior Brother Lu, my name is Li Mengfan, and I'm ranked fifth on the Earth Ranking. Are you interested in joining my Fan Sect?”

Lu Xingchen was startled.

Fifth on the Earth Ranking!

He could be said to be a top Disciple of the Outer Sect!

Li Gui's expression darkened, and he said sternly, “Li Mengfan, don't go too far, I was here first!”

Li Mengfan smiled faintly, “Li Gui, that's not for you to decide.”