Prodigies Lined Up to Enter Azure Cloud
The reason why various major sects traveled thousands of miles to Azure Cloud City was not because the Azure Cloud Sect really had such a great appeal, but because they had their own purposes.
On one hand, the Ghost Realm has already entered the stage of the Immortal Cultivation Realm, and they need to learn about the Ghost Realm's Cultivation Method and combat styles in advance in order to prepare for dealing with Ghost Realm Envoys in the future; on the other hand, they are after the Ghost Realm's treasures.
The reason they caused trouble was simply because they were unwilling to be exploited by the Azure Cloud Sect. Fifty thousand yuan a day for entrance fees... that's a lot of money!
Now that Zhang Yang had made his stance clear, the major sects immediately yielded. Many sects thought, "At worst, I'll just buy a regular ticket, okay?"
It's only two thousand Spirit Stone for a ticket, and there aren't many people including the sect disciples, so it doesn't cost much each day.
Zhang Yang stopped and said seriously, "You must understand that although this arena is set up in Azure Cloud City, this operation was not initiated by the Azure Cloud Sect. Don't think that we are taking advantage of you... The Ghost Realm, the Demon Race, and even Demon Lord are competing with you all in Azure Cloud City. Our Azure Cloud Sect has taken on a huge risk."
We are using your money to do your things.
Frankly speaking, if you're telling us that we can't guarantee your personal safety, we could easily choose not to charge admission.
"If you're going to cause trouble for us over this little bit of money, then why don't we just move the arena outside of the Azure Cloud Continent and everyone take responsibility for their own safety?"
Upon hearing this, everyone thought it made some sense.
The reason they dared to come to Azure Cloud City was precisely because Azure Cloud City doesn't allow for arbitrary use of force, right?
If they were to go beyond the Azure Cloud Continent and face the Ghost Clan and Demon Race, they wouldn't dare to go at all.
Jing Xian laughed and said, "Young friend, there must be some misunderstanding. Let me first state my position: I fully support all the actions of the Azure Cloud Sect. Give me a ticket to the VIP section!"
The others around them nodded and smiled, but in their hearts they were cursing Jing Xian.
Weren't you the one who was making the biggest fuss just now?
And, just because someone shouts "I support you," does that mean they'll buy a VIP seat?
You have seven or eight people at Return to Origin Temple, why didn't you all buy VIP tickets?
The daily ticket price is 400,000...
When everyone thought of this number, they understood Jing Xian.
Then, Yun Song said with a smile, "We also fully support the rules of the Azure Cloud Sect. So, give me two VIP tickets too!"
As a top-tier sect, they absolutely must sit in the VIP section for the sake of face!
However, it's unrealistic for everyone to sit in the VIP seats.
Let the disciples sit in the regular seats...
Subsequently, those who considered themselves to have some financial resources, or those who needed to save face, purchased VIP tickets.
Fifty thousand, and another fifty thousand...
Jiang Zhiqiu, standing next to him, had a smile so wide it made her face crinkle!
Soon, the "important figures" who had purchased VIP seats left with their VIP tickets.
The other top-tier sects' Dao Integration Realm smiled wryly, but they also had no choice but to step forward and purchase a VIP seat.
They also need to maintain the image of their sect!
Is it appropriate for a cultivator at the Dao Integration Realm to sit in an ordinary seat?
However, the thought of spending 50,000 Spirit Stone every day to buy tickets made them wince.
"This is outrageous! You're really outrageous!" Leng Qingfeng said to Zhang Yang with a bitter face, "I've never seen such a rip-off as you. Charging such an expensive entrance fee for a martial arts tournament!"
He is still in the Primordial Spirit Realm. This time, in the martial arts competition with the Ghost Realm, the Great Snow Mountain wanted Leng Qingfeng to obtain a Ghost Realm treasure.
But as a prodigy from a major sect, should he buy a VIP seat?
Zhang Yang smiled and said, "I can give you VIP tickets, would you like them?"
"Oh? So generous?" Leng Qingfeng's eyes lit up. "You don't want me to do something again, do you?"
Zhang Yang smiled and nodded, "My fellow disciples want to witness the fighting prowess of the Great Snow Mountain's geniuses. If you're willing to spar with them for three months, I'll give you a VIP seat for free. Moreover, for as long as this competition lasts, I'll reserve a seat for you. How about it?"
The disciples of the Azure Cloud Sect have already witnessed Situ Mingyue's chilling power.
However, they had never witnessed Leng Qingfeng's solitary Primordial Spirit Artistic Conception.
This is Zhang Yang's purpose in seeking out Leng Qingfeng for training.
Three months is enough!
Leng Qingfeng sized up Zhang Yang while deep in thought.
This tournament will last at least half a month, or even longer.
So, it's worth over a million Spirit Stone...
He doesn't lack the million Spirit Stone, but the VIP seats are definitely the closest to the arena, allowing him to watch the matches more closely and even gain a deeper understanding. Moreover, serving as a sparring partner for the Azure Cloud Sect will also give him a chance to learn more about the Azure Cloud Sect... something that money can't buy!
Thinking of this, Leng Qingfeng clapped his hands heavily. "Cheers!"
"Okay!" Zhang Yang nodded. "You don't need to buy a ticket, just go directly."
The geniuses from other sects were astonished, thinking, "Is this some kind of good thing?"
They all stepped forward and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhang, we can do it too!"
Isn't it just being a sparring partner for the Azure Cloud Sect disciples?
What's the big deal?
Zhang Yang said with a smile, "We have high requirements for our sect disciples' sparring partners. Currently, we use a competitive selection mechanism. You have to beat Leng Qingfeng and Kong Xiuping first!"
Upon hearing this, the other geniuses from various sects immediately fell silent.
Turns out, being a sparring partner isn't so easy after all...
"I think I'm qualified enough!" Ling Xu stepped forward and asked, "We've already fought in the Prodigy Battlefield, and it was a draw!"
The arrival of three prodigies from One-Guard Monastery — Ling Xu, Kong Xu, and Zixu —demonstrates the importance One-Guard Monastery places on this arena competition.
In fact, One-Guard Monastery is located next to Cloud Dream Marsh, so they have to take it seriously.
Therefore, not only did the three great prodigies come, but two old Daoist priests from the sect also came, indicating that they wanted to get to the bottom of the Ghost Realm.
Zhang Yang glanced at the three prodigies and said, "Including all three of you, each of you will serve as a sparring partner for a month. If you agree, you'll get VIP seats!"
One specializes in Sword Dao, the other in talismanic Talisman Dao.
Kong Xu rarely makes a move; he had only just touched the Primordial Spirit Realm during the Prodigy Battlefield, so he must have some unique skills now.
These three prodigies are enough to make things difficult for the Azure Cloud Sect disciples.
The three prodigies looked at each other, nodded, and agreed to the request.
Ling Xu added, "We want to sit with our two senior uncles!"
"No problem!" Zhang Yang agreed.
He would naturally give these people face for such a small request.
"I think I'm qualified, right?" Zhou Lin stepped forward and asked.
His combat prowess is undoubtedly among the best of the younger generation.
The Solar Heavenly Art has its own unique features.
However, the conflict between the Myriad Spirits Sect and the Azure Cloud Sect was truly irreconcilable.
Therefore, Zhou Lin didn't know whether Zhang Yang would give him that face.
"No problem!" Zhang Yang agreed.
Based on this guy's Solar Heavenly Art alone, he's more than qualified to be a sparring partner.
Subsequently, Sheng Jingcheng of the Sacred Spirit Church, Qi Lang of the Sea-Heaven Pavilion, and others all "paid in lieu of tickets" and obtained free VIP seats.
The most talented disciples from all the sects in the world will line up to teach the Azure Cloud Sect disciples.