Square Sightings

Every disciple who newly joins a sect gets the opportunity to choose one Human-tier, beginner stage cultivation method and martial skill. After that, if you want to obtain more, you'll need Contribution Points.

In the Wuji Sect, Contribution Points are equivalent to currency; they can be used for anything.

As for how to obtain them, Outer Sect Disciples can do so by accepting missions that don't require leaving the sect, or by cultivating their martial skills and cultivation methods to a certain level and meeting specific assessment standards.

Additionally, you can also obtain them through various trials organized by the sect.

In short, there are many channels; the only fear is that you don't work hard enough.

As a new disciple, Lu Ming naturally had this opportunity as well.

However, he didn't need a cultivation method; instead, he could exchange it for a martial skill.

Yet, he also felt he would soon break through to the Zhen Qi Realm. Practicing a Human-tier Mid-grade martial skill afterward would be useless and a waste of time.

He wondered if he could exchange it for Contribution Points.

So, he asked the person guiding him around the sect.

He received an affirmative answer.

"Lu Ming, it looks like you've joined our Wuji Sect."

On the way to the Martial Skill Pavilion, Lu Ming coincidentally ran into Chu Yunxiao, whom he hadn't seen in a few days.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Chu."

The person leading Lu Ming was an Outer Sect Steward Disciple. Upon seeing Chu Yunxiao, he quickly bowed.

Chu Yunxiao waved his hand, "It's fine, you can go. I'll familiarize Junior Brother Lu with the situation."

"That would be wonderful, thank you, Senior Brother Chu."

The Steward Disciple didn't insist and left with a smile.

After the Steward Disciple left, Chu Yunxiao said to Lu Ming, "How is it? Does the sect have any arrangements for you?"

Lu Ming didn't hide anything, "I'm currently an Outer Sect Disciple of the Wuji Sect."

"That's it?"

Chu Yunxiao clearly didn't believe him. Although he didn't know Lu Ming's specific cultivation time, considering his current age, starting from twelve years old, it was still quite fast.

The sect should have given him some special treatment.

"What else could there be?" Lu Ming shrugged, unsure how to explain.

Chu Yunxiao pondered for a moment, then suddenly muttered to himself, "With your talent... No, there's someone in the outer sect whose cultivation speed is even faster than yours, and they're already an Inner Sect Disciple."

"She joined midway, just like you. That makes sense now."

"Cultivation speed faster than mine?"

Although the other party spoke somewhat incoherently, Lu Ming could roughly understand what he meant.

Therefore, he was a little curious: who could cultivate to the Zhen Qi Realm within five months?

Chu Yunxiao snapped back to attention and explained, "Come on, let's talk as we walk."

As Chu Yunxiao spoke, Lu Ming learned.

Before he arrived, there was a genius disciple in the outer sect who had also just joined the sect. She started cultivating at twelve years old and became a Zhen Qi Realm cultivator at the young age of thirteen years and two months.

This achievement caused a sensation throughout the entire sect.

She was hailed as the fastest cultivator in the entire Wuji Sect, and even the entire Zhao Kingdom, in a hundred years.

"Huh? Why aren't you talking?"

Chu Yunxiao saw Lu Ming stroking his chin with a strange expression and asked curiously.

Lu Ming felt that he himself was the fastest. However, he thought that he hadn't broken through to the Zhen Qi Realm yet.

Although he was very confident, who could say for sure about things that hadn't happened yet?

So, he kept quiet and only asked, "What's her name?"

"Zhu Ningyun."

Chu Yunxiao replied, "Let me tell you, she's the apple of the Elders' eyes right now. We ordinary disciples are so envious."

Lu Ming was not surprised; after all, geniuses were always sought after.

"Alright, you'll learn about these things later when you enter the inner sect. For now, I'll take you to the Martial Skill Pavilion."

Lu Ming nodded.

The Martial Skill Pavilion was a vital and important place for a sect, naturally located in the core area with heavy defenses.

Lu Ming was led first to a large square. Many people were coming and going, and they were all Inner Sect Disciples in the Zhen Qi Realm. It was quite lively.

"Where is this?"

Lu Ming didn't think this place looked like the Martial Skill Pavilion.

"This is the Mission Hall. Inner Sect Disciples must complete at least one mission per year. Speaking of which, the last time I went to Shuofeng City was my first mission."

Chu Yunxiao explained, then intended to pull Lu Ming through. However, at this moment, a commotion suddenly erupted in the square.

"Make way, make way! Something terrible has happened! Senior Brother Yun Jianhai's mission to eliminate the Black Wind Bandit Leader has failed, and his body was just returned by a security escort agency."

"What?!"

A person suddenly rushed into the plaza, shouting as they ran. The words they spoke shocked everyone.

"I saw that mission details. According to the intel, the Black Wind Bandit Leader was only at the peak of the early Zhen Qi Realm, while Senior Brother Yun Jianhai was in the middle stage of the Zhen Qi Realm. How could he have failed the mission?"

"Yeah, besides his realm, Senior Brother Yun Jianhai's Human-tier peak stage Mountain-Shaking Fist can shatter mountains. How could he not be a match for that bandit leader?"

"Could the opponent have had help?"

"That must be it!"

The plaza instantly erupted in discussion.

Chu Yunxiao's expression turned somber. "Senior Brother Yun Jianhai was ranked 462nd among Inner Sect Disciples. I didn't expect him to perish now."

Lu Ming didn't know what to say. He felt the cruelty of being a martial artist once again. Even after joining a top sect in a country, death and injury were unavoidable.

"These things are inevitable. Many disciples of the Wuji Sect get injured every year, and quite a few lose their lives. Senior Brother Yun Jianhai is just one of them."

Chu Yunxiao sighed again and quietly explained to Lu Ming:

"The various powers within the Zhao Kingdom are not on friendly terms. When disciples from different factions meet, they often clash fiercely, especially among the three seventh-rank sects. The consequences range from minor injuries to, in more severe cases, losing one's life."

"Even among those eighth and ninth-rank sects, as long as it's a normal conflict between disciples, the sect's higher-ups won't intervene."

"Furthermore, there are also existences like evil martial artists, which means that unexpected events can occur at any time when we venture into the Jianghu."

Lu Ming nodded. He somewhat understood the sect's intentions; they didn't want to cultivate hothouse flowers.

"I'll take this mission. I want to see just how strong that bandit leader is!"

A disciple in the middle stage of the Zhen Qi Realm suddenly declared loudly.

"Count me in. Senior Brother Yun Jianhai and I were close. I want to avenge him personally."

"I'll go too. That bandit leader might have quite a few helpers."

In the plaza, the discussion eventually turned into righteous indignation.

"What kind of behavior is this, making such a racket!"

At this moment, the commotion outside finally attracted an Elder. He had a stern expression as he said:

"The Jianghu is this cruel. Not mastering your skills sufficiently will lead to such consequences. Also, never underestimate anyone, even if they are crippled or blind. Carelessness, despite possessing great strength, will lead to a bitter end."

He used this as an opportunity to remind the disciples.

The disciples finally quieted down.

"Alright, a batch of new missions has been posted. Estimate your strength before taking them on. Don't be overly ambitious."

The Elder left another sentence and turned to walk back into the main hall.

Following that, the disciples went about their own business.

The disciples who had previously said they would take the mission to eliminate the bandit leader, who were about to leave the hall, now returned to enter the hall again to uphold their promise.

A few others followed behind them.

"Let's go too."

Chu Yunxiao said.

Lu Ming nodded. He no longer felt like wandering around. He went to the Martial Skill Pavilion and exchanged his two choice opportunities for Contribution Points.

Then, he bid farewell to Chu Yunxiao and headed straight back to his residence.

The matter concerning Zhu Ningyun, as well as what he had just witnessed in front of the Mission Hall, suddenly made him feel an urgent desire to break through to the Zhen Qi Realm.

And then take on missions.

To him, the Jianghu, while dangerous, was also very alluring.

Therefore, from now on, he planned to cultivate his Inner Qi with all his might.