22: Tree Spirit Secret Realm

Heavenly Profound Sect Disciples are divided into three ranks: Heaven, Earth, and Human.

Whether they are Inner Sect Disciples of the Thirty-Six Heavenly Gang Peaks or Outer Sect Disciples of the Seventy-Two Earth Fiend Peaks, they are all divided into three ranks.

The Grand Disciple Recruitment Competition is held to exceptionally Cultivate these Prodigies, giving them an appropriate reason to show off, accumulate some fame, and thus legitimately promote them to the next rank of Disciple.

Newly admitted Disciples are all Human Rank Disciples; only by continuously advancing can they become stronger.

The Seventy-Two Earth Fiend Peaks only have Outer Sects, while the Thirty-Six Heavenly Gang Peaks have their own dedicated Outer and Inner Sects. Therefore, all the Disciples participating in this competition belong to the Outer Sect Human Rank.

Su Yao stunned everyone present. Her figure was like a Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden descending to the mortal world. Just a single Realm Breakthrough brought such a great improvement. Everyone clearly understood that the greater a Prodigy's potential, the greater the combat power unleashed after a Breakthrough.

Lin Qingyang was instantly killed before he even had a chance to circulate the Cultivation Technique that Immortal Master Xuan Qing gave him.

Even if he had used the Cultivation Technique and forcibly increased his strength, he would probably still have been beaten like this.

Immortal Master Xuan Qing's expression was a bit unsightly, but he still forced a smile and slowly flew onto the Arena.

“The Grand Disciple Recruitment Competition officially concludes! The champion, Su Yao, is from Spirit Gathering Peak!”

After Immortal Master Xuan Qing's words fell, the entire venue erupted in cheers, and the Chief Disciples of each peak showed helpless expressions.

What made the Chief Disciples of the Nine Great Main Peaks even more distressed was that they had lost a large number of excellent Disciples to Li Haotian; all these Disciples were newcomers.

“The top fifty talented Disciples will become Outer Sect Rank Three Disciples, and all others will advance to Rank Two. The top five hundred Qi Refining Disciples will advance to Rank Two Disciples.”

Immortal Master Xuan Qing announced the Disciples' promotions, and the atmosphere on site immediately became even more enthusiastic, especially those Disciples who had achieved rankings, who clapped excitedly.

Soon, under the command of the Elders and Chief Disciples, the Disciples began to disperse. The Chief Disciples left faster than the last, especially the Chief Disciples of the Nine Great Main Peaks, who almost vanished instantly.

They felt too disgraced. To win Su Yao, they even broke the rules, personally guiding these newly admitted Disciples.

They even taught them the most powerful Cultivation Techniques of their respective peaks, yet still couldn't defeat Su Yao.

In their eyes, Li Haotian had always been a good-for-nothing, but now he had actually taught such a Prodigy Disciple. Everyone felt they couldn't save Face and could only leave quickly.

As Su Yao was about to get up and return to Spirit Gathering Peak, Immortal Master Xuan Qing stopped her.

“I'll take you back. I have something to discuss with your Revered Master.”

Immortal Master Xuan Qing tried his best to maintain his amiable image, forcing a smile, and Su Yao nodded obediently.

Immortal Master Xuan Qing gently waved his sleeve, and an invisible gale enveloped the two, instantly bringing them to Spirit Gathering Peak.

As soon as they landed, they saw a figure bending over, busy with something.

Li Haotian was currently holding a pile of grains in his left hand and bran in his right, feeding pigs and chickens.

He hadn't been idle during this time. In the two days of the competition, he bought many Spirit Beasts, chicks of Colorful Feathered Chickens and Golden Cloud Piglets.

Once these two types of Spirit Beast younglings grew up, they could be slaughtered for meat. Then the meat he ate would be freshly raised and killed, very fresh.

The key was that the meat quality of these Spirit Beasts was excellent and also sold in the market, though the price was somewhat high.

Li Haotian planned to raise them himself, as he was quite idle normally. Just as he finished feeding the chickens and pigs, he looked up and saw his Disciple and the Sect Master staring at him blankly.

No matter what, Li Haotian's current status was that of a dignified Chief Disciple of the Heavenly Profound Sect, yet he lowered himself to feed pigs and raise chickens here. The Sect Master's beard trembled wildly in anger, pointing at him as if he wanted to slap him a few times.

Spirit Gathering Peak, once one of the Nine Great Main Peaks, had fallen to this state. Moreover, this guy was constantly thinking about raising pigs, raising chickens, and farming. How could he possibly teach such a good talent well?

In everyone's opinion, Su Yao's achievements today were entirely due to her own hard work, diligent Cultivation, and consuming some Medicinal Pills given by this guy that could enhance one's Realm.

“Put down what you're doing. Sigh, I really didn't expect your Disciple to actually win the champion. You won. These are for your Disciple to nourish her body. Remember not to let her take those pills that forcibly increase cultivation anymore.”

Li Haotian was stunned for a moment, a confused expression on his Face. When had he ever given her pills to increase cultivation?

Su Yao was equally bewildered. Both were wondering when they had taken or given each other such pills.

Immortal Master Xuan Qing looked at Su Yao, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes. He truly wanted to take this Prodigy as his Disciple, but he had to honor the bet and could only leave.

Seeing the Storage Pouch on the table, Li Haotian immediately perked up. The Sect Master had quite a lot of stock.

Soon, he found many delicious Spirit Fruits in the Storage Pouch, as well as a pile of rare treasures, all Heaven And Earth Treasures meant for nourishing the body.

Li Haotian handed the Spirit Fruit in his hand to Su Yao and patted her head.

“Try it, this is really delicious. Not bad, you actually became the champion. Your Revered Master is proud of you.”

Su Yao's small Face turned red. She took the fruit and bit into it, but her Face immediately twisted from the sourness.

“Hahahahaha!”

Li Haotian burst into laughter again.

The fruit was indeed very sour, but it was good for the body, transforming into pure energy that could mend bruises.

After another hearty meal, the Revered Master and Disciple sat by the bonfire, gazing at the starry sky.

This was their fixed activity every night after dinner. As long as they had no urgent matters, they would enjoy the stars and moon here.

“Disciple, do you know what winning the champion means?”

Su Yao shook her head in confusion, patted her round belly, and burped, completely losing the awe-inspiring demeanor she had on the Arena during the day.

“Winning the champion means you now have the opportunity to participate in a Secret Realm. The Sect has a Secret Realm called the Tree Spirit Secret Realm, and this year, this Secret Realm is open.”

“Usually, only Outer Sect Heaven Rank Disciples who have been inducted for more than a year are qualified to participate in such an event, but because you won the champion, you have been specially approved for this opportunity.”

Li Haotian had also participated in this Secret Realm back then and gained many benefits from it.

“As long as these Tree Spirits are dealt with, you can obtain Spirit Cores. These are the Origin that Essence Spirits painstakingly condense. Cultivators can easily absorb them to convert the contained power into their own foundation, which is much more efficient than Spirit Stones.”

“Among them, there is also a substance called Tree Spirit Origin. This is an excellent and rare resource for Body Refining. Remember to bring back more for yourself when you go.”

Su Yao nodded her small head in a dazed manner.