A Grand Gesture

"Elder Miaoyin!"

"I heard that Elder Miaoyin disappeared for sixty years and only recently returned. She has already reached the Foundation Establishment stage and the position of Elder. She seems to have a close relationship with Elder Lu. I wonder what reward she will give him."

"Elder Miaoyin is on good terms with Elder Lu, and is also Elder Lingxi's grandniece and Elder Miaofa's younger sister. She must be quite capable."

There was discussion among the audience.

Without Lu Qingfeng, Yue Miaoyin's return after sixty years would have been the biggest event in the Sunset Glow Sect in recent years, causing quite a stir.

However, Lu Qingfeng's appearance overshadowed Yue Miaoyin.

Fortunately, Yue Miaoyin didn't care much about it.

"Miaoyin has only recently advanced to the Foundation Establishment, so she doesn't have anything particularly good on her. I'll make a fool of myself by showing off."

Yue Miaoyin stood up, took out a piece of Cold Jade gem from her Storage Bag at her waist, and said with a smile, "This is Miaoyin when I killed the second-tier Demon Beast Cold Carp in the Weeping Marsh. It was conceived in the belly of the Cold Carp and can ward off the scorching heat. Wearing it on your body when cultivating can also calm your mind and spirit."

"Cold Carp are rare, and this piece of Cold Jade can be of great help to cultivators who Postnatal."

The elders were all discerning people and recognized the value of this Cold Jade.

While the Cold Jade has little effect on Foundation Establishment cultivators, it can reduce distracting thoughts and greatly benefit the Acquired Postnatal Realm disciples participating in the minor competition.

"The Weeping Marsh!"

"I never expected that Elder Miaoyin could actually enter the Weeping Marsh to hunt Demon Beast and come out successfully!"

Within the Sunset Glow Sect, only a handful of people, including Sect Master Zhou Yuan and the three Supreme Elders, knew the whereabouts of Yue Miaoyin, who had disappeared for sixty years. These disciples had no way of knowing, and they were completely unaware of the origins of Lu Qingfeng and his two siblings.

Therefore, upon hearing that the Cold Jade in Yue Miaoyin's hand was obtained from the Weeping Marsh, he was quite surprised.

"It's just a little gadget."

A steward approached with a tray, and Yue Miaoyin placed the Cold Jade down, then turned and sat down.

This piece of Cold Jade isn't very valuable, but given her status as a newly appointed elder, this gesture is quite proper.

With Yue Miaoyin taking the lead, the elders followed suit one by one.

Elixirs, Talisman Artifact, rare treasures...

While it didn't meet Lu Qingfeng's approval, it was an eye-opening experience for the disciples of the Sunset Glow Sect who Postnatal reached the Acquired Realm. Each of them clenched their fists, eager to perform well in the mini-competition, hoping to achieve a good ranking and obtain one or two treasures.

Soon.

All thirteen elders and three supreme elders of the Sunset Glow Sect have made their pronouncements, with Zhang Cheng, Mo Han, and Guqin being the most generous, offering either top-tier Talisman Artifact or first-grade pills, causing a sensation on the Dao Debate Peak. Compared to them, the other elders paled in comparison.

However, Alchemist and weapon refiners are already quite wealthy. It wouldn't be good to be stingy and lose face at such a grand sect event held every three years, so they might as well try to win some prizes and gain a good reputation among the disciples of the Sunset Glow Sect.

After the three Supreme Elders, it was finally Lu Qingfeng's turn.

The entire audience focused their attention on the platform, eagerly anticipating what Elder Lu would offer as a prize for the competition.

"This is Lu's first time participating in the Dao Debate Peak, so he can't be stingy."

Lu Qingfeng smiled, took out a black banner from his waist, and said loudly, "This banner was forged by me over seven months and is called the 'Seven Baleful Banner'. It contains Seven Baleful Guardians, each of whom is at the True Qi Realm Peak. Because it has been a short time, the Seven Baleful Guardians have not yet been refined to their peak. If a disciple obtains this banner and refines it carefully, it is very likely that he will reach the Foundation Establishment!"

As soon as Lu Qingfeng said this, the Dao Debate Peak was in an uproar!

"Seven Baleful Banner!"

"Can it summon seven guardians at the True Qi Realm Peak?"

"My God! This is already Law Artifact, isn't it?"

"With Law Artifact in hand and seven peak True Qi Realm Peak protectors appearing, who in the Postnatal Realm can contend with them? Perhaps even Foundation Establishment Grand Cultivator could put up a fight!"

Magical Law Artifact like the Seven Baleful Banner can greatly enhance one's strength.

Leaving aside the possibility of refining the Seven Baleful Guardians to the Foundation Establishment, even now, their appeal to these Sunset Glow Sect disciples is immense.

"Elder Lu, isn't this Law Artifact far too valuable?"

The stage was completely silent. Yue Lingxi stared at the Seven Baleful Banner in Lu Qingfeng's hand and hesitated.

"Not valuable."

"I, Lu, crafted these Seven Baleful Banner in preparation for this minor competition at the Dao Debate Peak. I have some personal motives, but you need not do so."

Lu Qingfeng smiled, placed the Seven Baleful Banner on the tray held by the Sunset Glow Sect steward, and then sat down.

The audience.

Lu Qingshan looked at the Seven Baleful Banner with a thoughtful expression on his face.

Lu Qingyu glanced at her second brother, pursed her lips, and remained silent.

"If I had known Elder Lu was going to do something so ambitious, I would have done everything I could to get there first."

"I'm really going to make a fool of myself now!"

Zhou Yuan spoke, startling the group out of their reverie. As they pondered his words, they all burst into laughter.

"Sect Master, Elder Lu's generosity is too stingy!"

A female elder dressed in simple attire spoke up jokingly.

Lu Qingfeng looked at her and recognized her as Elder Guqin, one of the two Alchemists of the Sunset Glow Sect. The two exchanged a glance, Guqin smiling, and Lu Qingfeng smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.

"Elder Lu and Elder Gu, you're practically roasting me over a fire!"

Zhou Yuan chuckled, reached out and swiped his hand across the Storage Bag, and a bead gleaming with purple light landed in his hand.

"Purple Radiance Pearl?"

Mei Qingyan's eyes lit up when she saw Purple Pearls.

"Indeed, it is the Purple Radiance Pearl."

Zhou Yuan nodded and Human Path, "This is a magical Law Artifact I used to protect myself in my early years. After refining it, when placed above my head, thousands of purple lights descend, making me invincible. It cannot be broken unless Foundation Establishment Grand Cultivator personally intervenes. Although it is not as good as Elder Lu's Seven Baleful Banner, it can still barely preserve my dignity as the sect leader, right?"

[Law Artifact: Purple Radiance Pearl]

[Grade: Tier 1]

[Note: This was a protective magical Law Artifact by Zhou Yuan, the sect leader of the Sunset Glow Sect, in his early years.]

A faint light flickered in Lu Qingfeng's eyes as he scanned the Purple Radiance Pearl, instantly understanding all its attributes.

Overall, this is a decent first-tier defensive Law Artifact. Especially for cultivators of the Sunset Glow Sect, it is a rare treasure.

Moreover, the Purple Radiance Pearl is First-Rank Dharma Artifact, which is far more precious than a first-tier elixir. Even for those in the Foundation Establishment Realm, it is enough to serve as a means of survival and can be used for a long time. It can even be passed down from generation to generation, no wonder Zhou Yuan looked so distressed.

"Sect Master has really gone to great lengths this time. I have begged for this Purple Radiance Pearl many times, but you have kept it tightly to yourself. This time you have finally been willing to take it out."

Mei Qingyan, speaking in a loud voice, joked from the side.

The stage erupted in laughter.

After the prelude ended, Zhou Yuan pointed to the deacons standing in a row on the stage and said, "You all show great kindness to the juniors, and your intentions are not limited by size. However, according to custom, we still need to rank them."

The treasures contributed by the elders could not all be ranked first. Based on their value, the elders would discuss and determine a ranking. Disciples who achieved a corresponding ranking in the competition would then receive the appropriate rewards.

It can be considered that everyone gets a share of the benefits.