Passing Trials and Rewards

Thousand Monster Peak, the location of the Thousand Monster Tower.

At the summit sits a 100,000-acre Bluestone Square, in the center of which stands a giant golden Giant Tower shimmering with spiritual light. The tower is engraved with patterns of Demon Beast; it is the Thousand Monster Tower.

More than a thousand cultivators gathered near the Thousand Monster Tower. Most of them were Qi Refining Cultivator. They were disciples from various outer peaks who had advanced to the final round and came to challenge the Thousand Monster Tower to determine their rankings.

Snow Wing Ice Centipede, Eight-Winged Thunder Fire Centipede, and Golden Flying Boat landed one after another on the Bluestone Square, and Shen Long and other Qi Refining Cultivator walked to the ground.

Zhang Qing jade table was placed at the entrance of the Thousand Monster Tower, and two Foundation Establishment Cultivator sat behind it.

Liu Xian, Liang Ying, and Wang Chong walked towards the blue jade table to register.

The selection of the top fifty through the Thousand Monster Tower challenge helps prevent cheating by disciples from the outer peaks. Previously, the Minor Competition competition was held on the outer peaks, and some Peak Master accepted bribes or showed favoritism, manipulating the process behind the scenes. Capable disciples failed to make it into the top fifty, while those who relied on connections and flattery were able to enter the top fifty and take the rewards. Therefore, the Spirit Control Sect changed the rules, allowing only the disciples who advance to the final round to challenge the Thousand Monster Tower. This is open, transparent, and makes cheating very difficult.

To maintain relative fairness, strict restrictions were imposed on entering the Thousand Monster Tower. First, Second-Rank Talisman and Talisman Treasure could not be used. Second, top-grade Top-Grade Dharma Artifact could not be used. The total number of spirit beasts, Spirit Beast Spirit Bird, Spirit Insect could not exceed three. The number of disposable Law Artifact could not exceed three. The number of enemy -Talisman could not exceed three. This was to limit wealthy women like Ning Qianqian.

The Spirit Control Sect has a long history, and some Qi Refining Cultivator have inherited a large number of spiritual fields, Spirit Beast Spirit Insect, shops and so on from their ancestors. They are very wealthy. If there are no restrictions, it will be very unfair to those Qi Refining disciples with average backgrounds. In the long run, the sect's resources will all fall on the wealthy disciples, and it will be difficult for disciples with average backgrounds to stand out.

Of course, besides the Minor Competition and Grand Competition, the Spirit Control Sect has many other ways to advance, such as making great contributions, mastering a skill, and passing through the eighteen levels of the Thousand Monster Tower.

Shen Long and the others stood near the Thousand Monster Tower Thousand Monster Tower, where they could clearly see the situation on the first fifteen floors, where some Qi Refining Cultivator were attempting to pass the trials.

The Thousand Monster Tower Thousand Monster Tower Minor Competition is free for beginners, but normally it requires consuming Merit Points.

Shen Long's gaze fell on the fifteenth floor, where Lin Sisi was attempting to pass the level. Her opponents were six first-tier Demon Beast: Ice Crystal Scorpion, Fire Cloud Toad, Wind Chasing Tiger, Cyan Thunder Eagle, Howling Wind Wolf, and Li Fire Falcon.

Lin Sisi released the Purple-Striped Fire Centipede, the Two-Headed Vulture, and the Great Strength Golden-Backed Ape. She held a small sword that shimmered with purple light in her hand, and the seven purple swords attacked the Wind Chasing Tiger, the Howling Wind Wolf, and the Cyan Thunder Eagle.

Having been disciples for over two years, Lin Sisi and her six companions had no interaction with Shen Long and other new disciples, nor had they ever visited Azure Cloud Peak.

Shen Long asked Sun Sen, Lin Sisi was not considered a disciple of Azure Cloud Peak. Since she lived on Golden Toad Peak, she was a disciple of Golden Toad Peak. No matter how good Lin Sisi's ranking was, it had nothing to do with Azure Cloud Peak.

That's good, otherwise seven of the top fifty would have had to be given up.

Lin Sisi wielded the Parent-Child Swords, a complete set of magical Law Artifact. While controlling the Parent-Child Swords to attack the three Demon Beast, she also unleashed powerful Talisman to help her Spirit Beast destroy the Ice Crystal Scorpion, the Fire Cloud Toad, and the Li Fire Falcon, annihilating them one by one.

This strategy was very successful; she eliminated all six first-tier Demon Beast and reached the sixteenth floor.

"Someone has made it to the sixteenth floor."

Someone exclaimed.

The Qi Refining Cultivator in the Bluestone Square all looked towards the sixteenth floor of the Thousand Monster Tower. As soon as Lin Sisi appeared on the sixteenth floor, seven Demon Beast appeared and attacked Lin Sisi.

Lin Sisi swallowed a Blue Pill and used the Parent-Child Swords to attack the Demon Beast, while releasing Spirit Beast Spirit Insect to help her pass the level.

Liu Xian and the other Foundation Establishment Cultivator had no interest in watching; instead, they gathered together to chat and reminisce.

Lin Sisi's strategy was still to divide and conquer, but this time it didn't go so smoothly. The Crimson Flame Tiger, the Great Strength Giant Ape, and the Howling Wind Wolf charged from the front, while the Cyan Thunder Eagle and the Wind Chasing Eagle swooped down from the sky, and the Snow Cloud Spider and the Blood-Eyed Toad attacked from the left and right flanks.

Lin Sisi raised her right hand, and three golden Talisman flew out. The Howling Wind Wolf, Cyan Thunder Eagle, and Wind Chasing Eagle immediately dodged. The three golden Talisman exploded and turned into dozens of thick golden iron chains, which entangled the Crimson Flame Tiger, Snow Cloud Spider, and Blood-Eyed Toad.

Demon Locking Talisman!

The Howling Wind Wolf, Cyan Thunder Eagle, and Wind Chasing Eagle pounced over. Lin Sisi quickly summoned five Fire Snake Talisman, which transformed into five crimson fire serpents to meet them, while simultaneously manipulating the Parent-Child Swords to attack them.

The three Demon Beast were trapped by the Demon Locking Talisman and couldn't escape for the time being. Lin Sisi first used the Parent-Child Swords to attack the Demon Beast trapped by the Demon Locking Talisman, and then dealt with them before going to deal with the other four Demon Beast.

Lin Sisi's strategy was very successful. The first-tier Demon Beast were trapped and could not withstand the attack of the Parent-Child Swords at all. She was covered by multiple defensive light screens, and the Howling Wind Wolf, Cyan Thunder Eagle and Wind Chasing Eagle could not break through the defensive light screens for a while. Lin Sisi's Spirit Beast and Spirit Insect would also help.

In less than a quarter of an hour, she had defeated seven Demon Beast and reached the seventeenth floor.

Lin Sisi's Law Power was severely depleted, and her face was pale. After taking a Qi Recovery Pill, her pale face gradually regained its rosy color.

Eight Demon Beast appeared and unleashed Law Technique at Lin Sisi, including Crimson Fireball, silver lightning bolts, yellow Earth Spike, white ice cones, and Cyan Wind Blade.

While releasing Spirit Beast Spirit Insect to help, Lin Sisi also controlled the Parent-Child Swords to attack the Demon Beast.

Each challenger can only use three trapping Talisman. She has already used three Demon Locking Talisman and cannot use any more.

The Demon Beast on the seventeenth floor were much stronger. Before long, Lin Sisi's Spirit Beast Spirit Insect were injured. If the fight continued, her chances of winning were slim, and her Spirit Beast and Spirit Insect might be killed.

She gave up on the challenge, all eight Demon Beast disappeared, and Lin Sisi was also sent out of the Thousand Monster Tower.

"Who is this senior sister? She's amazing!"

"I've seen her before. This is Junior Lin from Golden Toad Peak. She's a relative of Grandmaster Chu's dao companion and comes from the Red Leaf Ridge Lin Family."

"The Red Leaf Ridge Lin Family, no wonder they're so powerful. What a pity, I thought she could clear all eighteen levels!"

"If it were that easy to pass the eighteen levels, countless disciples would have already done so."

The disciples discussed the matter animatedly, each expressing their own opinions.

"Disciples of Azure Cloud Peak are entering the Thousand Monster Tower to challenge the trials. Come and line up!"

A Foundation Establishment Cultivator shouted loudly.

Qin Shan quickly led Shen Long and the others over to line up and register.

Gu Tianhong was the first to enter the Thousand Monster Tower. As soon as he stepped into the First Floor, two Mountain Pushing Beast appeared. They were only at the early stage of the first rank, Mountain Pushing Beast quickly rushed towards Gu Tianhong.

Gu Tianhong released the Golden Winged Thunder Lion, the Purple-Striped Fire Centipede, and the Ice Wind Lion to attack the two Mountain Pushing Beast.

Soon, the two early-stage Tier 1 Mountain Pushing Beast were dealt with, Gu Tianhong arrived at the second level, where three early-stage Tier 1 Demon Beast appeared.

With the help of the Golden Winged Thunder Lion, Purple-Striped Fire Centipede, and Ice Wind Lion, Gu Tianhong easily passed through the first ten levels and arrived at the tenth level, where his opponent was a Blood-Eyed Toad in the First Rank Late Stage.

Shen Long also entered the Thousand Monster Tower and began his challenge.

As soon as he entered the Thousand Monster Tower, two early-stage first-tier Fire Cloud Toad appeared, standing more than ten feet away from him.

The two Fire Cloud Toad opened their blood-red maws and each spat out three bowl-sized Crimson Fireball, which flew straight towards Shen Long. At the same time, two long red tongues shot out, also heading straight for Shen Long.

Shen Long swayed, dodging the three Crimson Fireball. With a flick of his right hand, a Giant Fireball the size of a water vat shot out and smashed into a long red tongue.

A tremendous explosion rang out, and billowing flames engulfed the Fire Cloud Toad's tongue.

A Fire Cloud Toad let out a painful screech, retracting its tongue as a Giant Fireball the size of a water vat hurtled towards it. As it tried to dodge, a thick, Cyan Vine burst from the ground and wrapped around its hind legs. Before it could break free, the Giant Fireball slammed into the Fire Cloud Toad.

With a deafening roar, the Giant Fireball exploded, transforming into billowing flames that engulfed the Fire Cloud Toad.

Before the flames had even subsided, another Giant Fireball hurtled towards them.

In less than ten breaths, Shen Long had killed the two Fire Cloud Toad. He then went to the second level, where a Howling Wind Wolf, a Crimson Flame Tiger, and a Mountain Pushing Beast appeared, all of them at the early stage of the first rank.

Shen Long raised his right hand, and a Giant Fireball flew out. Before it could hit the Demon Beast, he released a third Giant Fireball with an extremely fast attack speed.

"Who is this senior brother? He looks unfamiliar. His casting speed is so fast, he must have mastered the Fireball Technique to Great Perfection!"

"This is Junior Brother Shen, who has just started his training. He is very talented in magic and has mastered five first-tier Law Technique to the Great Perfection."

"It seems there are quite a few formidable individuals among the new disciples this time; the Grand Competition three years from now will be even more difficult."

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Qi Refining Cultivator watch other Qi Refining Cultivator attempt to pass the trials and offer their opinions.

With five Great Perfection first-tier Law Technique, Shen Long advanced with unstoppable momentum and quickly reached the tenth floor, where his opponent was a First Rank Late Stage Ice Crystal Scorpion.

The Ice Crystal Scorpion opened its mouth and spat out more than a dozen white ice spikes, heading straight for Shen Long.

Shen Long stepped back, avoiding more than a dozen white ice spikes.

He raised his right hand, and a beam of azure light shot out and disappeared into the ground. A Cyan Vine as thick as an adult's arm broke through the soil and wrapped around the body of the Ice Crystal Scorpion.

A large expanse of White Cold Qi surged from its body, freezing the Cyan Vine. It struggled and easily tore the Cyan Vine off. A Giant Fireball also came crashing down, and rolling flames engulfed the Ice Crystal Scorpion's body.

Shen Long raised both hands simultaneously, and Giant Fireball shot out, crashing into the Ice Crystal Scorpion one after another.

A huge explosion rang out, and the fire flared up even more.

Seven Giant Fireball slammed into the Ice Crystal Scorpion Ice Crystal Scorpion, killing it. Shen Long then reached the eleventh floor, where his opponents were a First Rank Late Stage Mountain Pushing Beast and a Purple-Striped Fire Centipede.

Shen Long released the Fire Rock Beast and the Iron Tail Scorpion to deal with the Purple-Striped Fire Centipede, while he dealt with the Mountain Pushing Beast. At the same time, he took a Qi Recovery Pill to restore his Law Power.

At this moment, Gu Tianhong was on the fifteenth floor, facing attacks from six First Rank Late Stage Demon Beast. He was finding it extremely difficult, as the Golden Winged Thunder Lion, the Purple-Striped Fire Centipede, and the Ice Wind Lion were all injured.

He held a Red Flying Knife, and five Red Flying Knife flew straight towards the six First Rank Late Stage Demon Beast.

Parent-Child Blades!

Gu Tianhong has several relatives in the Spirit Control Sect. He is the son of the Gu Clan patriarch and is quite wealthy.

On the Fourteenth Layer, Qin Bao was struggling against the attacks of five First Rank Late Stage Demon Beast.

He didn't have a complete set of Law Artifact; he made a living by hunting Demon Beast. Back then, he teamed up with several Qi Refining Cultivator. Now, asking him to deal with five first-tier Demon Beast alone was too much of a burden.

He raised a Great Strength Golden-Backed Ape, which was only at the mid-stage of the first tier.

Before long, Qin Bao was defeated and teleported out of the Thousand Monster Tower, Great Strength Golden-Backed Ape was also severely injured.

Qin Bao sighed. He was able to cultivate to the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining and raise a Great Strength Golden-Backed Ape, which was quite good among Rogue Cultivator. However, he was still far inferior to disciples from cultivation Lineage like Gu Tianhong and Tang Yuting.

He made it past the thirteenth floor, which is a pretty good result.

He looked towards the Thousand Monster Tower and was somewhat surprised to see that Shen Long had reached the Twelfth Floor.

"Someone has made it to the Fourteenth Layer! It's Senior Sister Ye!"

Li Lei said.

Ye Yuqing was a talisman maker, and with the help of the Green Wind Tiger and the Cyan Thunder Eagle, she unleashed more than ten Fire Snake Talisman, which transformed into more than a dozen crimson fire serpents, each about ten feet long, to attack the five first-tier Demon Beast.

Ye Yuqing seemed to have an inexhaustible supply of Talisman, constantly throwing them out. Someone calculated that by the time she reached the Fourteenth Layer, the Talisman Ye Yuqing had used were worth over two thousand Spirit Stone. Only a talisman maker would dare to be so extravagant.

Liang Ying, Liu Xian, Wang Chong were chatting when Liang Ying glanced at the Thousand Monster Tower and said, "Junior Brother Liu, there are quite a few promising talents among this year's new disciples! If they advance to the Foundation Establishment Realm, you and Senior Brother Xu can obtain a sum of cultivation resources."

If a disciple from a particular peak advances to the Foundation Establishment Realm, the Peak Master and deputy Peak Master will be considered to have made a contribution and will receive a sum of cultivation resources as a reward. The more disciples who advance to the Foundation Establishment Realm, the richer the reward will be. The Spirit Control Sect's move is to encourage Foundation Establishment Cultivator on the outer peaks to diligently cultivate their disciples.

Liu Xian smiled and nodded, saying, "There are indeed quite a few promising talents this time. The next time we open the mountain to recruit disciples, the new disciples should be placed on your Green Rose Peak."

Every time the Spirit Control Sect opens its mountain gates, new disciples are placed on outer peaks. This time, the new disciples were placed on Azure Cloud Peak, and next time they will be placed on other outer peaks to strengthen the forces of other peaks.

"Hopefully! Not every time the sect opens its doors to accept disciples, it can find good prospects. There are currently ten vacant spots among the 72 Talents. Senior Brother Xu has been in Secluded Cultivation, probably hoping to achieve a good ranking in the Sect Grand Competition!"

Liang Ying said.

"Which Foundation Establishment Cultivator in our sect doesn't want to be one of the 72 Talents? I haven't been in the Foundation Establishment Realm for long, so I won't participate in this Grand Competition. Senior Sister Liang is quite strong and should be able to get a good ranking."

Liu Xian flattered.

While they were chatting, Shen Long had already reached the fifteenth floor. His opponents were the Ice Crystal Scorpion, Cyan Thunder Eagle Crimson Flame Tiger, Azure Thunder Eagle, Li Fire Falcon, Mountain Pushing Beast, and Howling Wind Wolf, all of whom were in the First Rank Late Stage.

As soon as Shen Long appeared, they unleashed Law Technique to attack Shen Long.

A thick Blue Water Screen appeared over his body, and he released the Fire Rock Beast.

Iron Tail Scorpion is not durable and can easily be killed by six First Rank Late Stage Demon Beast.

A barrage of Law Technique struck the Blue Water Screen Blue Water Screen, causing its aura to dim slightly.

The Crimson Flame Tiger, Howling Wind Wolf, and Mountain Pushing Beast charged forward, attempting to break through Shen Long's defenses with their massive bodies.

A thick, Cyan Vine sprouted from the ground and wrapped around the body of the Mountain Pushing Beast. At the same time, two Demon Locking Talisman flew over and exploded instantly in front of the Crimson Flame Tiger and the Howling Wind Wolf. Countless golden runes surged out and transformed into more than a dozen thick golden iron chains, which bound the bodies of the Crimson Flame Tiger and the Howling Wind Wolf, locking them to the ground.

Shen Long unleashed his Parent-Child Blades to attack the other Demon Beast, while simultaneously releasing Giant Fireball that slammed into the Mountain Pushing Beast.

Explosions continued, and billowing flames engulfed the Mountain Pushing Beast's body, turning the ground red from the intense heat.

The Cyan Thunder Eagle, the Li Fire Falcon, and the Ice Crystal Scorpion attempted to get close to Shen Long, but were stopped by the four Child Blade.

Shen Long focused on taking care of the Mountain Pushing Beast, while the Fire Rock Beast dealt with the Ice Crystal Scorpion.

Before long, Shen Long seized the opportunity, and his four Child Blade shone brightly with yellow light. With a single turn, they headed straight for the Mountain Pushing Beast, which was engulfed by rolling flames.

The Mountain Pushing Beast had already been severely damaged by multiple Giant Fireball, and the four Child Blade easily shredded it into eight pieces.

Having dealt with the Mountain Pushing Beast, Shen Long turned his attack to the Howling Wind Wolf. The Howling Wind Wolf struggled fiercely, its golden chains rattling loudly, but to no avail; Howling Wind Wolf flames engulfed its body.

The Cyan Thunder Eagle opened its mouth and spat out a Cyan Lightning as thick as a baby's arm, attacking Shen Long. Shen Long swayed and dodged the Cyan Lightning.

More than a dozen sharp Cyan Wind Blade shot towards him, but Shen Long once again used his Wind Control Technique to dodge them. On the other hand, the Howling Wind Wolf was trapped by the Demon Locking Talisman and became a sitting duck, allowing Shen Long to attack it at will.

While using his Wind Control Technique to evade the attacks of the Li Fire Falcon and the Cyan Thunder Eagle, Shen Long simultaneously unleashed Fireball Technique to attack the Howling Wind Wolf and the Crimson Flame Tiger, while the Ice Crystal Scorpion engaged in a fierce battle with the Fire Rock Beast.

Before long, the Howling Wind Wolf and the Crimson Flame Tiger were killed by Shen Long one after another, greatly reducing his pressure. As a result, only the Ice Crystal Scorpion, the Li Fire Falcon, and the Cyan Thunder Eagle remained.

They were clearly no match for Shen Long Shen Long he adopted a strategy of dividing and eliminating them, first killing the Ice Crystal Scorpion, then the Li Fire Falcon, and finally the Cyan Thunder Eagle, successfully passing through the fifteenth floor.

Gu Tianhong failed to pass the sixteenth level, as did Ye Yuqing and Ye Yutang.

As soon as Shen Long appeared on the sixteenth floor, seven Demon Beast appeared, and his gaze fell on the Snow Cloud Spider and the Fire Cloud Toad.

He knew his own limitations; he couldn't possibly get past the sixteenth floor.

Even if you can't get past the sixteenth floor, killing more Demon Beast and staying longer will improve your ranking.

A dense barrage of Law Technique flew towards Shen Long, seemingly threatening to engulf him.

Shen Long reacted quickly, his figure blurring as he dodged the Law Technique. With a flick of his right hand, a Giant Fireball shot out, hurtling towards the Snow Cloud Spider.

He unleashed his Parent-Child Blades to attack the four Demon Beast, while simultaneously swallowing a Qi Recovery Pill.

With a deafening roar, the seven Demon Beast unleashed a barrage of Law Technique at Shen Long, but most of them missed their mark. Shen Long was too agile; when they tried to get close, they were blocked by the four Child Blade.

Shen Long seized the opportunity and released a Giant Fireball that struck the Snow Cloud Spider Snow Cloud Spider, engulfing its body in Crimson Flame.

Before the flames had even died down, another Giant Fireball hurtled towards them.

After being hit by seven Giant Fireball in succession, the Snow Cloud Spider was severely injured and its aura weakened. A Yellow Flying Knife shot over and cut the Snow Cloud Spider in two.

The Green Wind Tiger and Howling Wind Wolf pounced on Shen Long, releasing Cyan Wind Blade at the same time. The Li Fire Falcon and Crimson Fire Crow circled incessantly in the sky, each releasing more than a dozen Crimson Fireball with a gentle flap of their wings, which crashed towards Shen Long.

The Snow Cloud Python and the Fire Cloud Toad unleashed Law Technique to attack Shen Long. The Fire Cloud Toad stuck out its long tongue and rushed straight at Shen Long.

Shen Long glanced at the Fire Rock Beast; it had already been injured.

"I'm giving up on the challenge."

Shen Long decisively said that if they continued fighting, the Fire Rock Beast might be severely injured.

He was self-aware enough to know he couldn't get through; killing even one Snow Cloud Spider would be a good outcome.

As soon as he finished speaking, all the Demon Beast vanished.

Shen Long put away the Fire Rock Beast and was sent out by the Thousand Monster Tower, slowly landing on the ground.

He walked towards Qin Bao, Ye Yuqing, Ye Yutang, Li Lei, and the others. Li Lei smiled and said, "Congratulations! Senior Brother Shen, your ranking must be quite high."

Li Lei stopped at the thirteenth floor, while Shen Long made it to the sixteenth floor, so his ranking must be quite high.

Shen Long chatted with them and learned that Ye Yuqing and Ye Yutang had also reached the sixteenth level. They killed four Demon Beast before stopping their ascent.

Han Shi and Wei Yue were attempting to pass the level. They had both passed the sixteenth level and arrived at the seventeenth level. Han Shi killed two Demon Beast and then stopped trying to pass the level, while Wei Yue only killed one Demon Beast before stopping.

About half an hour later, Shen Long and the other Azure Cloud Peak disciples finished their challenge, Liu Xian went to collect the ranking list.

"Han Shi is first, Wei Yue is second... Li Lei is fiftieth. Check your scores!"

After Liu Xian finished reading the ranking list, he handed it to Han Shi and the others for review.

Shen Long ranked 25th, Ye Yuqing 16th, Ye Yutang 17th, Gu Tianhong 20th, Tang Yuting 21st, and Qin Bao 38th.

Ye Yuqing had so many Talisman that she could buy two High-grade Magical Tool with the Talisman she used up after clearing the levels.

"Alright, everyone, come back with me!"

Liu Xian released the Snow Wing Ice Centipede and went up, followed by Shen Long and the others.

With a gentle flap of its wings, the Snow Wing Ice Centipede took off and flew into the sky.

Back at Azure Cloud Peak, Shen Long saw many Qi Refining Cultivator gathered at the entrance of the Azure Cloud Hall, Qian Dafu was also inside.

The Snow Wing Ice Centipede landed at the entrance of the Azure Cloud Hall, and Shen Long and the others came down.

Liu Xian took out the ranking list and read it aloud to everyone. The disciples, relatives and friends who made it into the top fifty looked happy, while the losers looked dejected.

"I hope you will learn from them. In the Grand Competition three years from now, I hope you can achieve a good ranking. Now, rewards will be distributed according to the rankings. First place, Junior Nephew Han, will be able to cultivate in the Azure Cloud Hall for one year, and will be rewarded with two thousand Spirit Stone, a Mid-grade Magical Tool, and two bottles of Spirit Feeding Pill. Wei Yue will be able to cultivate in the Azure Cloud Hall for eleven months, and will be rewarded with two thousand Spirit Stone and two bottles of Spirit Feeding Pill... Li Lei will be able to cultivate in the Azure Cloud Hall for one month, and will be rewarded with three hundred Spirit Stone and a bottle of Qi Accumulation Pill."

Liu Xian spoke slowly.

The Azure Cloud Hall has several Stone Chamber filled with Spiritual Qi. Qi Refining Cultivator can cultivate faster in the Stone Chamber of the Azure Cloud Hall.

Shen Long can cultivate in the Azure Cloud Hall for half a year, and he also receives a thousand Spirit Stone and a bottle of Spirit Feeding Pill. This is quite a reward.

The rewards for Minor Competition peak are different.

Taking Azure Cloud Peak as an example, the more disciples who advance to the Foundation Establishment Realm, the more cultivation resources Azure Cloud Peak receives from the sect, and the higher the welfare and benefits of Azure Cloud Peak disciples will be, and vice versa.

Ye Yuqing and Ye Yutang can cultivate in the Azure Cloud Hall for eight months, and they will also receive a thousand Spirit Stone, a bottle of Spirit Feeding Pill, and two bottles of Qi Nourishing Pill.

"Disciples who didn't make it into the top fifty, don't be discouraged. Work even harder to cultivate and strive for a good ranking in the next Minor Competition. Those who did make it into the top fifty, don't be arrogant or complacent. Some disciples were away on missions, had other commitments, or were in Secluded Cultivation and didn't participate in the Minor Competition. That's why you were able to squeeze into the top fifty. I hope to see your names on the award list for the Grand Competition three years from now. Do you have confidence?"

Liu Xian said.

"Have."

Shen Long and the others said in unison, their voices carrying far.

"Alright, if you can achieve a good ranking in the Grand Competition, I'll celebrate with you."

Liu Xian said.

"Yes, Uncle-Master Liu."

Shen Long and the others agreed.

Liu Xian gave them a few instructions and told them to go about their business before returning to the Azure Cloud Hall to cultivate.

"Congratulations! Senior Sister Ye, Senior Brother Shen, Senior Brother Qin, Senior Brother Li."

Qian Dafu congratulated them.

"Junior Sister Ye, Junior Brother Shen, Junior Brother Li, you must come to my place for a few drinks. Junior Brother Qian, come too. See you at Pine Wave Courtyard in an hour."

Qin Bao said enthusiastically.

None of the four, including Shen Long, refused; they agreed.

Back at Green Plum Courtyard, Shen Long entered a secret room, took out the Spirit Control Tower, and infused it with Law Power. After a dazzling blue light appeared, a powerful suction force emerged out of nowhere, pulling him into the Spirit Control Tower.