Martial Dao Competition, A Battle for Destiny!

"Seed of the Dao..."

Jiang Hao murmured softly.

Having learned the significance of the "Seed of the Dao" from the Sect Master this time, Jiang Hao naturally desired it even more.

Furthermore, becoming a Seed of the Dao was easier for him than for other disciples.

He only needed to cultivate Transforming Force within ten years.

More than three years had already passed, leaving him with over six years remaining.

For Jiang Hao, the timeframe was very ample.

Moreover, his Five Elements Divine Skill was currently only missing Kidney Force to achieve the Five Elements unity, thereby truly reaching the peak of Hidden Force.

Once that was accomplished, he could attempt the unity of internal and external forces to cultivate Transforming Force.

"However, I also need to secure a spot in the Blood Transformation Pool. Being able to rapidly enhance bloodline and improve Bloodline Power will also be helpful for the second stage trial of the Desolate Heaven Tower later on."

Jiang Hao was well aware that the greatest opportunity in the Huangtian Sect might lie within the Desolate Heaven Tower.

A few days later, Xia Hong arrived.

"Jiang Hao, congratulations on becoming the Senior Disciple Brother of the Outer Gate."

As soon as Xia Hong entered the cave dwelling, she congratulated Jiang Hao.

Jiang Hao smiled faintly. "Senior Sister, you know how I became the Senior Disciple Brother of the Outer Gate. It was merely a temporary measure by the sect."

Xia Hong, being well-informed, naturally understood the implication of Jiang Hao's words.

"It seems your spot in the Seven Sects Alliance Grand Competition is secured."

"I truly envy you being able to represent the Huangtian Sect in the competition. This Seven Sects Alliance is arguably the grandest event among the seven sects in the Southern Region, attracting countless top talents."

Xia Hong genuinely envied Jiang Hao.

"Does Senior Sister wish to attend the Seven Sects Alliance? It might be difficult for you to participate in the competition, but if you merely wish to observe the Seven Sects Alliance Grand Competition, it shouldn't be a problem. I can directly speak to the Sect Master on your behalf."

Jiang Hao suddenly asked.

Xia Hong had helped him quite a bit.

Just allowing her to observe the Seven Sects Alliance wouldn't be a difficult request.

If Jiang Hao asked, Yuan Wentian likely wouldn't refuse.

After all, he had to consider the future face of a Seed of the Dao.

"Junior Brother Jiang can speak with the Sect Master?"

Xia Hong's eyes lit up.

Although she was from the Qingyang Xia Family and had some influence within the Huangtian Sect, the Seven Sects Alliance was a very important matter, and Xia Hong was powerless to arrange it.

She hadn't expected Jiang Hao to have such a connection with the Sect Master.

"Don't worry, Senior Sister, it's not a big deal."

"Then I'll trouble Junior Brother."

Xia Hong didn't refuse.

She truly wanted to see the Seven Sects Alliance.

After all, the Seven Sects Alliance didn't happen every year.

If she missed this one, she would have to wait several years for the next.

Jiang Hao wasn't boasting.

He also didn't overcommit.

After Jiang Hao spoke to the Sect Master about Xia Hong observing the Seven Sects Alliance Grand Competition, the Sect Master readily agreed.

In reality, Xia Hong wasn't the only one who wanted to observe the Seven Sects Alliance Grand Competition.

Many people did.

They all used their connections.

It was a minor matter, and Yuan Wentian naturally wouldn't refuse.

With that settled, Jiang Hao finally felt at ease and began to focus all his efforts on training his kidneys, hoping to develop Kidney Force before the Seven Sects Alliance Grand Competition and thus achieve Major Accomplishment in the Five Elements Divine Skill!

If Jiang Hao had any weakness among those of the same cultivation level, it would undoubtedly be his cultivation base.

Most of Jiang Hao's opponents were at the peak of Hidden Force.

They were only half a step away from achieving the unity of internal and external forces and cultivating Transforming Force.

Only Jiang Hao, whose Five Elements Divine Skill hadn't even reached Major Accomplishment, was slightly lacking in cultivation.

Therefore, his Hidden Force cultivation hadn't reached Perfection.

It was a minor flaw.

But Jiang Hao could feel that his Kidney Force was on the verge of being born.

Perhaps within the next few days.

Unfortunately, there wasn't much time left.

A few days later, Jiang Hao received a notice to immediately gather at the Sect Master's Hall, as they were about to depart for Gandu.

Jiang Hao rushed to the hall.

Many elders and disciples were present in the hall.

Most of them were there to observe.

The Sect Master sat at the main seat and smiled at Jiang Hao upon seeing him.

"Swish."

All eyes fell on Jiang Hao.

Whether they were True Disciples, Inner Disciples, or Outer Disciples, they all clearly recognized Jiang Hao.

The Inner Disciples, in particular, were very surprised.

"Jiang Hao, why is he here?"

"Didn't the spots for the Seven Sects Alliance Grand Competition already come out? Jiang Hao isn't among our Inner Disciples' spots."

"Even if Jiang Hao passed the Desolate Heaven Tower, his cultivation hasn't reached Transforming Force yet. He can't represent the Inner Sect in the Seven Sects Alliance Grand Competition."

"Wait, why is Jiang Hao looking at the Outer Gate's team?"

For a moment, many Inner Disciples were quite astonished.

Not everyone had information as up-to-date as Xia Hong.

Many Inner Disciples had no idea that Jiang Hao was going to fight on behalf of the Outer Gate.

At this moment, Outer Gate disciples like Luo Yang immediately stepped forward and welcomed Jiang Hao into the Outer Gate's team.

"Senior Disciple Brother."

"Senior Disciple Brother is here."

"With Senior Disciple Brother here, our Outer Gate will definitely hold our heads high in the Seven Sects Alliance Grand Competition!"

These top ten Outer Gate disciples were all extremely enthusiastic towards Jiang Hao.

In truth, Jiang Hao wasn't familiar with them.

However, Jiang Hao's previous "sparring" with the top ten Outer Gate disciples had already won their complete admiration.

After all, if the gap was only small, there would still be a desire to compete and even jealousy.

Take Luo Yang, for example. He was previously the top among the top ten Outer Gate disciples.

The strongest.

But Luo Yang's strength had its limits, and the other Outer Gate disciples weren't convinced.

They often wanted to surpass Luo Yang.

But Jiang Hao was different.

With two perfected Martial Skills and terrifying combat power, even the combined might of the top ten Outer Gate disciples wasn't enough to defeat Jiang Hao.

As for potential?

Surpassing Jiang Hao in the future?

That was even more of a pipe dream.

It wasn't even worth thinking about.

Jiang Hao was a top-tier genius who had passed the ninth level of the Desolate Heaven Tower.

A future Seed of the Dao.

When it came to potential and talent, not even the Inner Disciples or True Disciples dared to claim their talent was higher than Jiang Hao's, let alone them, Outer Gate disciples?

Jiang Hao was on a completely different level from the Outer Gate disciples. No matter how hard they tried, they couldn't possibly catch up to him.

Faced with such a genius, no one felt jealous.

They only thought about befriending Jiang Hao.

Therefore, even though Jiang Hao had "airdropped" into the Outer Gate and become their Senior Disciple Brother, the Outer Gate disciples were all wholeheartedly convinced.

Many Inner Disciples inquired among themselves and only then learned that Jiang Hao had suddenly become the Outer Gate's Senior Disciple Brother.

This left them somewhat dumbfounded.

Was this considered an "external reinforcement" for the Outer Gate?

No, it should be an "internal reinforcement."

Regardless, they were all disciples of the Huangtian Sect.

However, they were also relieved.

At least Jiang Hao wasn't competing with them for Inner Gate spots.

They still held considerable regard for Jiang Hao, their future Seed of the Dao, and would never dare to underestimate him.

Now that Jiang Hao had gone to the Outer Gate, they were even happier.

"Junior Brother Jiang, you're amazing! You've already become the Senior Disciple Brother of the Outer Gate. Once you cultivate to Transforming Force, I'm afraid no one in the Inner Gate will be your match."

"Fortunately, I'm a bit older than you, Junior Brother, and fortunately, you haven't cultivated to Transforming Force yet. Otherwise, how would we have a chance to represent the Inner Gate?"

These Inner Gate disciples all expressed their goodwill.

After all, Jiang Hao had no conflict of interest with them at the moment.

Even if Jiang Hao cultivated to Transforming Force in the future, he wouldn't be an Inner Gate disciple anymore, but a Seed of the Dao, and he would have even fewer conflicts of interest with them.

Since there were no conflicts of interest, everyone was naturally warm and harmonious.

However, not everyone in the Inner Gate was harmonious.

For example, Jiang Hao saw a familiar face.

Leng Yue!

Leng Yue was also in the main hall.

However, she wasn't representing the Inner Gate, but was returning to Great Gan for a trip.

At this moment, Leng Yue's expression was blank, appearing very calm.

But inwardly, Leng Yue was also very surprised.

"Jiang Hao is actually representing the Outer Gate?"

"But as long as Jiang Hao participates in the Seven Sects Alliance Grand Competition, it will be fine. Once we reach Gandu, there will be plenty of opportunities."

"Besides, if the Huangtian Sect can let the Inner Gate disciple Jiang Hao become the Senior Disciple Brother of the Outer Gate, do the other six sects not have similar practices?"

"As long as they haven't cultivated to Transforming Force, they can be considered Outer Gate disciples..."

Leng Yue had been very low-key since she sealed her cave dwelling and became a "cowardly turtle."

She wasn't reconciled, but was waiting for an opportunity.

And now, the opportunity had arrived!

Jiang Hao didn't pay much attention to Leng Yue either.

As the Sect Master said, even if they went to Gandu, Leng Yue could only deal with him openly and honorably. She wouldn't dare to use underhanded tactics.

Since there were no underhanded means, Jiang Hao naturally wasn't afraid.

"Jiang Hao."

At this moment, the voice of Sect Master Yuan Wentian reached Jiang Hao's ears.

This was a telepathic message.

Only he could hear it.

"Remember, when you go to Gandu this time, don't have any reservations, and don't be afraid of danger if you reveal your Divine Blood or Sacred Body. Although the Seven Sects of the Southern Region have competitive relationships, they are not intense. The Seven Sects of the Southern Region can even be considered a whole."

"Moreover, the other six sects also have peerless geniuses, and many of them possess similar bloodlines and Sacred Bodies; you are not unique."

"The competition in the Martial Dao is not about pride, but about that mysterious destiny. Throughout history, there have been many geniuses with similar talents, but why couldn't some of them enter the Dao, getting stuck at the threshold and becoming a handful of Kitsuchi? While some geniuses soared to the heavens, successfully entered the Dao, and became revered ancestors?"

"The reason is very simple: destiny! There is a destiny in the unseen, intangible, but it truly exists. The competition in the Martial Dao is a struggle for that sliver of destiny. With destiny, you can turn danger into fortune when encountering peril, breaking through bottlenecks becomes as easy as eating and drinking, and even comprehending 'Dao Charm' becomes like a gushing spring of inspiration, as if aided by a God."

"Others have inferior talent, inferior methods, and inferior secrets compared to you. Therefore, I remind you, you must not hide your strength. If you lose your destiny in the end, your future martial path will be extremely difficult."

"No matter how talented you are, or how great your secrets are, in the Southern Region, our Huangtian Sect will protect you!"

Jiang Hao's heart trembled.

He looked towards the Sect Master.

So the Sect Master knew everything.

Secrets?

Clearly, Jiang Hao had secrets.

The Sect Master could see it, and the elders of the Huangtian Sect could see it.

Even Xia Hong could see it.

But no one mentioned it.

After all, who didn't have some secrets?

Most importantly, the Sect Master's words were filled with confidence.

The Huangtian Sect could protect Jiang Hao!

Jiang Hao didn't know how to transmit messages secretly, so he didn't reply.

However, his gaze was firm as he looked at Yuan Wentian.

At this moment, silence was more eloquent than words!

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