Using Spells to Play Basketball Is a Shameful Act!

With the return of Northern River's Loose Cultivator and Mad Saber Three Waves, two key members of the group, the Nine Provinces Number One Group suddenly became lively.

This morning, Mad Saber Three Waves and Northern River's Loose Cultivator were already in the chat group, and the topic of conversation was still Mysterious Island.

Even though their memories were sealed and could not be unlocked for the time being, the three of them, Northern River's Loose Cultivator, were not prepared to give up easily.

Mad Saber Three Waves asked in the group chat, "Northern River, do you own a company that's assisting China in researching Mars probe? Could you get one over? We could try to modify it so it wouldn't be blocked by the Mysterious Island's power! Then we could find that Mysterious Island and put the probe inside?"

True Lord Ancient Lake Abbey agreed, "Excellent! If we go in physically, our memories will be sealed. If we go in remotely using a detector, we might be able to capture some secrets of the Mysterious Island. I refuse to believe that the powerful being on the island can remotely seal our memories again."

"That's exactly what I was thinking," Northern River's Loose Cultivator. "My original intention in investing in this was to build a few probes. Once I advance to the Sixth-Grade True Lord level, I'll use my flying sword to launch them to nearby planets to search for cultivation resources. However, building a complete Mars probe won't be easy; we'll have to proceed gradually."

"Excellent! There's no rush, we can wait," Mad Saber Three Waves praised.

Upon seeing this message, Song Shuhang's mind raced. Were the senior members of the group already investing in the aviation industry, preparing to conquer the stars and the sea?

Then, the three senior engineers discussed the modification of the 'Mars rover' for a while, and all three were delighted.

Then Northern River's Loose Cultivator started talking about other topics. "I read today's Cultivator Daily, and it said that Fairy Bie Xue Immortal Chef Banquet is already in the preparation stage. Who has the most spots to attend? Just thinking about the Immortal Chef Banquet makes my mouth water."

"As for the quota, A-Qi and his Heavenly River Su Clan might have a few spots, right? Then True Lord Yellow Mountain will definitely have a spot. I don't know about the others." True Lord Ancient Lake Abbey said calmly, "I only have one spot this year, no extras."

Northern River's Loose Cultivator excitedly asked, "@Su Clan’s Seven, A-Qi A-Qi, do you have any extra spots?"

"There aren't many left, they've all been given away," Su Clan’s Seven quickly replied.

He is currently beating and torturing Helm Master Jing Mo the Su Clan, in an attempt to extract information about the 'Limitless Demon Sect' branch from him.

"..." Northern River's Loose Cultivator was frustrated, then summoned True Lord Yellow Mountain again. "True Lord, True Lord, do you have many slots?"

"There aren't many left. I only have one and a half spots this year. Besides myself, I can bring Doudou at most," True Lord Yellow Mountain replied. "Besides, I guess the others in the group don't have many spots either. For some reason, Fairy Bie Xue suddenly reduced the number of spots for the 'Immortal Chef Banquet' this year. Those who used to have two or three spots are mostly getting only one this year."

"No way! I still want to see the beautiful Fairy Bie Xue! What about this year's menu? Are there any rare delicacies missing? If all else fails, I'll donate some ingredients to the Immortal Chef Banquet!" Northern River's Loose Cultivator said dejectedly.

Each year, Fairy Bie Xue's Immortal Chef Banquet allocates a certain number of slots to powerful families and sects.

These powerful families and sects are responsible for providing Fairy Bie Xue with a large amount of cultivation resources and exotic ingredients on a regular basis.

The more cultivation resources and ingredients a sect or family provides, the more slots they will receive at the Immortal Chef Banquet. In addition to the Immortal Chef Banquet, the Fairy will also prepare banquets for these sects and families with fixed slots on a regular basis.

However, during the annual Immortal Chef Banquet, there are always some ingredients that no noble family or sect can provide. At this time, Fairy Bie Xue will draw up a menu.

He Ren who can provide about twenty of the ingredients on this menu can exchange them for a spot at the Immortal Chef Banquet.

"The menu is still a long way off. The various clans and sects have only recently started supplying ingredients to Fairy Bie Xue. Once they've finished supplying everything, and if there's anything missing, Fairy Bie Xue will then create a menu. You'd better prepare more," True Lord Yellow Mountain laughed heartily.

Mad Saber Three Waves also sent a smiley face. "Prepare more, Northern River. You can consider selling any unwanted ingredients to me at a low price later, Fairy Bie Xue doesn't want."

"Get lost!" Northern River's Loose Cultivator roared. How could something that could serve as an ingredient in Fairy Bie Xue Immortal Chef Banquet be ordinary? Why would he sell it at a low price?

Upon seeing this, Song Shuhang stroked his chin and said, "It seems the Immortal Chef Banquet is truly special?"

Even a senior like the Northern River's Loose Cultivator wants to attend this banquet. I wonder what kind of charm the Fairy Bie Xue possesses that could cause such a stir in the Cultivation World with just a single Immortal Chef Banquet.

"Yes, the Immortal Chef Banquet is quite good. After eating it, not only will your cultivation level and lifespan increase, but your physique will also be strengthened and your potential increased. It has all sorts of benefits. Moreover, it's very delicious," Venerable White nodded.

"Will Senior White also be attending?" Song Shuhang asked.

Venerable White shook his head. "I've participated before, but four hundred years ago, after I refused Fairy Bie Xue's request to become her cultivation partner, she never sent me an invitation to the Immortal Chef Banquet again."

"..." Song Shuhang blinked, suddenly feeling that his trip to the 'Immortal Chef Banquet' might not go too smoothly?

After reading the chat history, Song Shuhang typed a message in the Nine Provinces Number One Group.

Shushan, feeling overwhelmed. "@Spirit Soft Feather of Spirit Butterfly Island, Soft Feather, I wasn't online yesterday. If you're looking for an adventure destination, how about we go somewhere else? Anywhere but Mysterious Island is fine. I have two months of summer vacation to rest, haha."

However, Soft Feather is not online at the moment and has not replied to Song Shuhang.

Then, Song Shuhang asked, "@Su Clan’s Seven, Senior A-Qi, Sixteen's injury any better now? You left so quickly last time that I didn't even have a chance to ask you."

Speaking of Senior A-Qi, he really messed things up for him last time. Senior White's "Flying Sword Person-Delivery" technique gave him a taste of what "Fast & Furious" meant. After that thrill, he never wanted to experience it a second time.

The first to reply to Song Shuhang was Northern River's Loose Cultivator: "Young friend Shuhang, what's wrong with Sixteen?"

Northern River's Loose Cultivator was very concerned about Su Clan’s Sixteen, but they had entered the Mysterious Island more than twenty days ago. Therefore, they were still unaware of the story between Su Clan’s Seven, Immortal Farmer Sect, Moon Saber Sect, and Song Shuhang.

Before Song Shuhang could reply, Su Clan’s Seven spoke up, "Haha, thank you for your concern, young friend Shuhang and Brother Northern River. Sixteen was only injured because of the Heavenly Tribulation, but he's much better now."

"Is there anything I can help you with?" Northern River's Loose Cultivator asked.

"Yes," said Su Clan’s Seven. "If anyone has 'Dragonbone Withered Vine,' please contact me. If we have this herb, Sixteen's recovery will be much smoother."

"Dragonbone Withered Vine, this stuff is quite rare these days," sighed the Northern River's Loose Cultivator.

This Dragonbone Withered Vine is a special spiritual material that grows on the bones of a 'dragon corpse'. The dragon corpse mentioned here is not a 'dinosaur', but a real dragon.

However, dragons have their Dragon Tomb, and very few dragons die in the outside world. Moreover, dragon corpses do not decompose for thousands of years, and it is not easy to wait for them to turn into Dragonbone.

"Haha, it's not that complicated. The 'Dragonbone Withered Vine' growing on the Flood Dragon's corpse is enough." Su Clan’s Seven sent a smiley face.

"If it's just a 'Dragonbone Withered Vine' of the Flood Dragon level, then there's a chance to get it. I'll ask a few friends recently; maybe they have some in their collection," Northern River's Loose Cultivator replied.

Song Shuhang tapped lightly on the keyboard, but couldn't get a word in edgewise.

He was just a First-Grade cultivator, who didn't even know what the 'Dragonbone Withered Vine' looked like, let alone where to find it.

At that moment, a deep sense of powerlessness suddenly welled up in his heart.

If he were stronger right now, with cultivation levels like Senior Northern River, perhaps he could be of some help?

"Don't overthink it. Everyone's strength is built up step by step through cultivation. Don't get stuck in a dead end, or you'll develop Heart Demon." At this moment, Venerable White appeared behind him at some point and gently patted him.

Song Shuhang nodded silently.

"Sometimes it's good to read some Daoist School scriptures, or Buddhist School scriptures too. If that doesn't work, you can read various Western religious texts. In any case, religious texts can help resist Heart Demon and calm the mind," Venerable White chuckled.

"I understand. If it's just reading, I really enjoy it." Song Shuhang chuckled. No matter what kind of book it is, as long as he hasn't read it before, he can hold it and read it for an entire afternoon without getting bored.

Looks like I'll be going to the pretty landlady's place to mooch books again in a while.

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In China, there is a small temple called World's End Wandering Temple.

The temple is small, but it attracts many worshippers. The large number of people offering incense causes the entire temple to be shrouded in smoke year-round, making it impossible to see its interior clearly.

Beneath the cover of incense smoke stands a tall Buddhist pagoda.

After passing through the gate of the pagoda, one can see the true Grotto-Heaven within the temple.

High mountains, flowing water, countless stupas, and Buddhist temples form a true 'World's End Wandering Temple'.

World's End Wandering Temple is a unique space situated between the Present World and another dimension, half-hidden and half-revealed in the world.

On a huge open space inside the temple... there is a basketball court, ten times the size of a regular basketball court.

Next to the basketball court, there were several bloodstained signs.

"Using internal energy and spiritual power to play basketball is a shameful act; we only use our bodies to play basketball! -- Abbot Profound Principle's inscription"

" At the World's End Wandering Temple basketball court, anyone who uses magic to play basketball will be killed without mercy! -- Tong Miao Ti from the Discipline Institute"

"Anyone who cheats in basketball using magical artifacts will be punished by washing dishes for ten years. -- Question from Tong Hai of the Menial Affairs Institute."

There were several similar inscriptions, all written in blood-red ink.

However, even without using Blood Qi and blood, true qi, spiritual power, or magic, the basketball court is still a scene of Ghost God activity.

At that moment, a high-ranking monk leaped high into the air, covering an incredible distance of thirty meters, and scored with a powerful tomahawk dunk, drawing cheers from the crowd around the court!

Another high monk, relying on his powerful physical speed and exquisite footwork, created a series of afterimages, bypassed three people's obstacles, and scored with a light three-step layup—but the steps were a bit too long, each step covering more than two meters.

At this moment, a disciple in the audience shouted loudly to the Monk Three Days on the field, "Brother Three Days, the one you asked me to follow, 'Under the Pressure of Books,' has come online."