Cangwu Spirit Liquid

For the remaining month, Ye An devoted all his energy to the "Black Tortoise Sea-Suppressing Art" (a martial arts technique).

The True Essence circulated through the meridians again and again, and the Qi Vortex in the Dantian continued to solidify, only one threshold away from transforming into a "sea".

The Main Hall of the Four Symbols Sect.

Zhao Xuanji sat in the main seat, while the four hall masters and several powerful elders were seated in attendance.

The atmosphere inside the hall was much more somber than usual.

"Judging by the dates, the Four Sects Grand Competition is this year." Zhao Xuanji got straight to the point, his gaze sweeping over everyone present.

"What are your thoughts on this Four Sects Grand Competition?"

A moment of silence followed in the hall.

In the past, the Four Symbols Sect had always come out on top, but this year something unexpected happened.

Is it because the Four Halls Chief are not strong enough? Not at all.

This year, the Hanging Sword Sect has produced a peerless genius, one in a century.

An elder mustered his courage and spoke up, expressing the concerns of the crowd.

"Sect Master, it's not that I'm belittling our own sect and boosting the enemy's morale... it's just that the Hanging Sword Sect..."

Zhao Xuanji did not interrupt him, gesturing for him to continue.

"Chu Fengxing. This person was born with the Nine Heavens Sword Physique. The founding ancestor of the Hanging Sword Sect had this physique back then!"

"The Swordsmanship used by the founder of the Hanging Sword Sect was the Nine Heavens Cloud-Rising Sword Art. However, this Swordsmanship was too profound, which led to the Hanging Sword Sect Qi Condensation disciples only being able to choose the Soaring Sword Art."

"Chu Fengxing was the same back then."

"But when he first set foot on Buried Sword Peak, all the ownerless swords on the peak resonated with each other, even triggering the remaining Sword Intent of the sect's founder, and he obtained his inheritance."

"The scale of the event was enormous; even though the Hanging Sword Sect tried its best to conceal it, it was difficult to hide."

"Rumor has it that this young man has probably already mastered the true Nine Heavens Cloud-Rising Sword Art..."

This news did indeed cause a stir in Cangwu for a short time at the time, but it was overshadowed by the Hanging Sword Sect.

With the Four Sects Grand Competition approaching, this rumor is expected to resurface in restaurants, inns, and among storytellers.

"Nine Heavens Sword Physique, Ancestral Inheritance, Resonance of Buried Sword Peak... This person is indeed troublesome."

"It's safe to say that he has a very high chance of winning this time."

Whispers broke out in the hall as three halos appeared on one person simultaneously, and the Hanging Sword Sect poured a lot of resources into Chu Fengxing.

It's fair to say that Chu Fengxing put considerable pressure on this generation of disciples.

An elder from the White Tiger Hall chimed in, "It's just a rumor after all. How could the Martial Arts of our Four Symbols Sect be worthy of such a reputation?"

"Shen Jingfeng, the Chief Disciple the White Tiger Hall, also possesses exceptional Sword Dao talent. With Late Qi Condensation Penetration level, and having mastered the 'White Tiger Thunderclap Sword,' what is there to fear?"

A deacon from the Vermilion Bird Hall also spoke up, "Our Vermilion Bird Hall's Chief Disciple Jiang Tingxue, recently broke through to the next realm and is now in the Late Qi Condensation. She has also mastered the Vermilion Bird Heaven-Burning Finger Penetration."

"Whether we come in first or last, our Four Symbols Sect has a chance to win the championship, and we will also secure the second and third place positions!"

Upon hearing this, more voices echoed in the hall, and the atmosphere eased slightly.

However, the path to becoming the leader is actually quite difficult for everyone.

After the murmurs subsided, Zhao Xuanji and the others slowly spoke, "What you all say makes sense. Shen Jingfeng and Jiang Tingxue are exceptionally talented and are pillars of our sect, but the rumors surrounding Chu Fengxing are too shocking."

"The Nine Heavens Sword Physique is extraordinary, and Chu Fengxing also has the blessing of the sect's founding patriarch. Almost all of the resources of the Hanging Sword Sect are being poured into him."

"It can be said that the Hanging Sword Sect is aiming for the top spot this time."

"After all, our Four Symbols Sect has been ranked number one for too long. Now that we finally have an opportunity, the Hanging Sword Sect naturally wants to seize it."

Silence fell once again in the hall.

"Therefore, I have a proposal for this meeting." Zhao Xuanji raised his eyes and glanced at everyone present.

"In preparation for this Four Sects Grand Competition, I have decided to allocate twenty drops of Cangwu Spirit Liquid as the exclusive Cultivation Resources for the Four Halls Chief, starting next month."

"Twenty drops?"

"Cangwu Spirit Liquid?!"

The elders in the hall looked at each other, clearly shocked by the number.

The Cangwu Spirit Liquid is formed from the deep roots of the Cangwu Tree. Each drop contains pure primordial Origin Energy, which can double the cultivation efficiency for the Qi Condensation Realm martial artists!

In previous years, it was considered a great generosity for the Sect to contribute seven or eight drops, but this time they actually contributed twenty drops!

"Starting next month, we will choose a day when the Four Halls Chief can come here together to receive the Cangwu Spirit Liquid."

Zhao Xuanji's tone left no room for argument. "In this competition, our Four Symbols Sect must maintain our previous achievements and secure first place."

Ye An was unaware of the situation in the Main Hall.

Five days have passed since the meeting in the Main Hall.

It's early January.

[Black Tortoise Sea-Suppressing Art - Qi Condensation Chapter (First Layer): 799/800]

It was so close.

Ye An took a deep breath and pushed his True Essence into the Qi Vortex.

The Qi Vortex trembled slightly at first, then shook violently!

Then, as if suddenly stretched open by some force, it expanded in all directions.

This vortex-shaped Qi Vortex of True Essence began to unfold, flatten, and spread out.

Qi Vortex transforms into the Qi Sea.

Mid Qi Condensation, accomplished!

[Black Tortoise Sea-Suppressing Art - Qi Condensation Chapter (Second Level): 1/1500]

At this moment, Ye An's True Essence no longer circulated in the form of a vortex above his Dantian, but instead spread out into a vast inner sea. The amount of True Qi more than doubled, and its quality also underwent a tremendous change.

The density of his True Essence was much greater than during the Qi Vortex period, Ye An could feel the difference every time he circulated his cultivation Cultivation Method.

The next step is to obtain the Qi Sea Transformation Qi Pill.

Ye An did not stop cultivating; he continued to circulate his Cultivation Method to consolidate his realm.

The Qi Sea has just formed and needs repeated polishing to be fully finalized.

Half a day later, the surface of the Qi Sea no longer showed obvious fluctuations, and it lay steadily in the Dantian.

Ye An turned his head to look at the Golden Finger in his field of vision.

[Talent Draw Countdown: 1 day]

Just then, footsteps came from outside the door, and a disciple stopped in the courtyard. "Chief Disciple Ye, the Sect Master has ordered that the Four Halls Chief go to the Main Hall immediately."

Along the way, Ye An overheard his disciples' discussions and roughly learned the reason.

That's great. I've only been Chief Disciple for a short time, and I'm already enjoying the benefits of Chief Disciple again.

Inside the hall, Shen Jingfeng stood casually on the left, while Song Qinglin stood a little further away on the right. Jiang Tingxue stood roughly between the two, as quiet as ever.

Zhao Xuanji sat in the main seat and, seeing the four of them gathered, slowly said, "Twenty drops of Cangwu Spirit Liquid, you can divide them among yourselves."

On the table were twenty jade Jade Bottle containing a drop of Cangwu Spirit Liquid.

Zhao Xuanji did not assign them directly, but instead gave them the choice.

The meaning is clear: you all discuss it yourselves, decide who gets more and who gets less, and make your own choice.

Shen Jingfeng turned to look at the three of them and spoke first, "Then let's divide them according to strength."

He looked at Jiang Tingxue: "Seven drops each for you and me."

He then looked towards Ye An and Song Qinglin on the other side.

"Chief Disciple Ye, Chief Song, three drops each."

"How?"