Preparations on All Sides

News of the competition held by the imperial court quickly spread throughout the continent. Since the final competition was held at the Ask Dao Sect, which happened to be the Ask Dao Sect's 120,000th anniversary, the competition was named the Dao Asking Conference.

Countless sects are eager to fight, ready to send their most outstanding disciples to battle.

With the arrival of a great era, geniuses are emerging in abundance. Many forces have received disciples with exceptional talents far surpassing those of previous generations, keeping them hidden away so they can make a name for themselves in the future.

Now we've finally got this opportunity!

"With the Five Great Immortal Sects leaders as judges, the rewards include no magic Law Technique, heavenly materials and earthly treasures, semi-immortal-level cultivation insights, multiple attempts to explore secret realms, and High Antiquity classics... Even I would be tempted by such rewards! If I were still young, I would definitely give it a shot!"

The Sword Tower Master sighed. Why didn't he have such a good opportunity when he was young, to fight against the most outstanding talents in the entire continent, not to mention such a generous reward? It would be a great gift even if it were given to the sect, let alone a disciple.

"Mingtai, you are the most talented person in our Sword Pavilion, the only one in a thousand years to receive the supreme True Disciple. You will surely be able to show your skills at the Dao Inquiry Tournament, make your name resound throughout the world, and achieve fame and glory!"

"Mingtai will certainly not let down the expectations of the sect!"

"Although my Flying Waterfall Sect is only a second-grade sect, in the past, we wouldn't even have qualified to participate in the final competition. But this time is different. Kong Hao, with you here this time, your talent is no less than that of the core disciples of first-grade or super-grade sects!"

"I know you've always been low-key and disliked showing off. Even after becoming True Disciple and a core disciple, you didn't try to win people's hearts or build your own clique like others. Instead, you devoted yourself to cultivation and didn't care about worldly affairs."

"Master, I..." Kong Hao hesitated. He chose the Flying Waterfall Sect because he wanted to keep a low profile and avoid trouble. He didn't expect that even though he didn't cause trouble, something would come knocking on his door that he couldn't refuse.

"If it were any other competition, I wouldn't have participated, but this competition is organized by the imperial court. Your master doesn't expect you to be the champion. Even if you make it to the final, giving the sect a chance to participate in the grand ceremony at the Ask Dao Sect will bring immense benefits to the sect!"

"Furthermore, the judges for this competition are the leaders of the Five Great Immortal Sects. If you can get their comments, it will be of great help to your cultivation!"

"Okay," he reluctantly agreed.

"A cultivation manual at the demigod level? The Great Xia Dynasty is actually willing to offer such a treasure; its value is immeasurable! I've served the Great Yu Dynasty and slumbered here, yet they won't even give me a cultivation manual at the Tribulation Transcendence level. Since they won't give it to me, then don't blame me for taking it from the Great Xia!"

"With the cultivation insights gained at the semi-immortal level, plus other rewards, and my single Spirit Root physique, my chances of reaching the Tribulation Transcendence in the future are even greater!"

"In the future, this True Lord deserves a place!"

"Heh, the final competition is being held at the Ask Dao Sect? What a coincidence. I was just thinking about how to infiltrate the Ask Dao Sect, and the opportunity just popped up on its own."

"Ask Dao Sect, if anything goes wrong during the celebration, don't blame me. Blame your imperial court's decision!"

"But this will definitely cause trouble. The Ask Dao Sect and the imperial court will definitely invite powerful figures to oversee things. It's a bit difficult. I don't know what level of cultivation they will be. Well, to be on the safe side, let's bring everyone along."

Moon Laurel Fairy Palace

"Lan Ting, the sect needs to select a disciple in the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm to participate in the finals. I have decided to choose you to fight. What do you think?"

"Your disciple obeys!"

After receiving the order, Lanting secretly glanced at her master. For some reason, her master was wearing a veil, making it impossible to see her emotions. After a moment's thought, she still dared to ask.

"Master, will we be able to see Lu Yang when we go to the Ask Dao Sect this time?"

Luo Hongxia's eyes twitched, and she gritted her teeth. "Yes, definitely! This time, even if others can't see him, we'll see him!"

The Five Elements School.

"Bai Ming, our Five Elements Sect needs to send a representative at the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm to participate in the competition. You must bring glory to our Five Elements Sect at the tournament."

"I guarantee I will complete the mission, but I have one more question."

"Ask away."

What happened to the injury on your face?

Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask.

The Prison Suppressing Sect.

"Tianzhi, I have no other requirements for this competition. If you encounter anyone from the Five Elements Sect, beat them up severely. Don't hold back!"

"Yes."

Seeing Yan Tianzhi turn to leave, Yang Ding called out to him, "Wait a minute, aren't you going to ask me how I got these injuries?"

Anyway, it wasn't me who hit him.

Slaughterhouse.

"..."

"Master, say something! Even if our Buddhist tradition emphasizes that understanding is more about feeling than words, you can't just give me a look and expect me to figure it out on my own!"

"Master, why did you start practicing the 'silent meditation'? Now you can't speak, you can't transmit your Divine Sense, and you can't even write letters."

The master of abstaining from killing remained silent.

Master Shi Chan remained silent, laid down his butcher's knife, and pondered the true meaning behind his master's gaze.

The Hanging Temple is great in every way: fellow disciples live in harmony, everyone is of one mind, resources are abundant, and a powerful expert at the Tribulation Transcendence stage provides guidance.

The only problem is that it's a charade.

Zen Master often complained that what his master said was as good as nothing, but now he's completely silent.

"Forget it, I'll just keep slaughtering pigs."

When Meng Jingzhou arrived at Heaven Gate Peak cave abode, he saw Lu Yang, who was sitting with his hands crossed on his stomach and leaning back in his chair, looking very relaxed.

The eldest sister is not here.

"Why did you call me here?" Meng Jingzhou disliked Lu Yang no matter what he did. How come it was you again, the acting Sect Master?

As agreed, Qiu Jin'an taught Meng Jingzhou a secret Law Technique of the Five Elements Sect. He had just returned from the Five Elements Sect when he received a message from the acting Sect Master leader, asking him to come over.

"Xiao Meng, come, sit down, don't be shy," Lu Yang said with a smile.

Meng Jingzhou looked around the cave abode. There was only one chair in the entire cave abode, and Lu Yang was sitting on it.

Do you think I'd ride on your head?

Lu Yang ignored Meng Jingzhou's eye roll and said slowly and deliberately:

"You should have heard that the imperial court has organized a grand conference, which will be held together with the sect's celebration. The conference is divided into very detailed groups, with each minor realm forming a group. The sect attaches great importance to this conference. After several discussions with the elders, the participating disciples for the other minor realms have been decided. However, the spot for the mid-stage Golden Core realm has been delayed, which is quite a dilemma."

"The one who can represent the sect in the competition must be the most outstanding disciple. After much thought, and despite the objections of others, I have decided that you should participate."

Meng Jingzhou's eyes lit up, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously curled up. Hearing these words was so comforting, making him feel warm all over. "You admit that I'm better than you?"

Lu Yang's smile widened, "I'm a judge."

He endured hardship and toiled tirelessly for the Immortal Fairy, working like a slave without complaint, all for this very moment.

"Grass!"