The Mystery Solved: This Trip Was Hidden Origin Peak's Off-Sect Team Building
"What are your thoughts on the Struggle of the Heaven's Chosen?"
At the dinner table, everyone was gathered together when Lu Changzhi asked a question.
Gu Chen glanced at Qin Li and said:
"I don't really care about being a prodigy, but isn't Junior Sister Qin going to the secret realm to hunt spirit beasts? I'll go along and help out, and see if I can learn anything from Junior Sister Qin in terms of combat skills."
Upon hearing this, Mu Fan smiled:
"Senior Brother Gu has sparred with Junior Sister Qin so many times, haven't you learned enough yet?"
"That's different." Gu Chen shook his head, as if he had thought of something, and said:
"When Junior Sister Qin sparred with me, she was probably afraid of hurting me; she was just being too careful."
"Understood." Mu Fan's expression was one of understanding.
"My senior brother likes to act recklessly."
Upon hearing this, Gu Chen looked at Mu Fan with a strange expression:
"Junior Brother Mu, something doesn't quite feel right about what you're saying."
Mu Fan was about to chuckle when he suddenly shrank back and glanced at Qin Li on the other side.
Qin Li didn't react much. Noticing Mu Fan's gaze, she gently shook her head.
"What about Second Brother? Is he going to participate?"
"I?"
Mu Fan shook his head vigorously, then said in a serious tone:
"Keep the sect's ancestral precepts in mind, and never forget to maintain a low profile."
After saying that, he added:
It's never too late to become famous; when I emerge from seclusion, my name will be known throughout the land.
"Oh?" Qin Li's eyebrows twitched slightly.
When does Second Senior Brother plan to leave the mountain?
Mu Fan took a bite of food, glanced at Lu Changzhi, and said:
"Let's set a small goal first: surpass our master and then we'll leave the mountain."
Upon hearing this, Gu Chen's eyes immediately lit up.
What a great junior! He even shares the same goals as me!
Qin Li didn't speak, but looked at Mu Fan.
Mu Fan sensed something, looked at Qin Li, and was speechless:
"Junior Sister Qin, could you please tone down your gaze? You look at me like I'm an idiot!"
Qin Li smiled without saying a word.
"Tianjiao, it seems there's nothing fun to do."
Luo Ling'er spoke first, and then said:
"But killing spirit beasts, shouldn't that be hunting?!"
After speaking, Luo Ling'er blinked and looked at Lu Changzhi:
"Master, may I go?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Changzhi smiled:
"Of course, just remember to bring all your kitchen utensils."
Meals are a major part of going out.
If you're not well-fed and don't eat properly, where will you get the strength to kill spirit beasts?
The catering industry must keep up.
In addition, another reason is that, with the improvement in cooking skills and her own infusion of energy, Luo Ling'er's strength is definitely not weak now.
In addition, there was the training he received at Flame Sun Peak, and the strength that allowed him to try and go toe-to-toe with the Iron-Armored Brown Ape.
In short, they are already capable of handling things independently.
Incidentally, killing so many spirit beasts also allows me to increase my inventory and update my recipes.
Then, Qin Li made her statement:
"I have no interest in competing for the title of 'Heavenly Pride'."
Within a radius of a hundred miles, the best among them can be called the pride of heaven.
Expanding to a radius of thousands of miles, perhaps even more outstanding talents will emerge.
Ten thousand miles, a hundred thousand miles, a million miles... and so on.
There are always people more capable than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding. The title of "prodigy" is nothing more than that.
More importantly, they have the last laugh.
"I don't have any specific plans, but I'll still go and help Senior Sister Qin."
Xiao Ye spoke up.
Even the senior brothers and sisters, who are all so strong, aren't interested in this prodigy.
That's just an empty title; there's nothing to fight for.
"Reporting to Master, this disciple does not intend to participate in the Struggle of the Heaven's Chosen, but hopes to be of some help to Senior Sister Qin," Jin Fugui said.
He was well aware of the gap between himself and his senior classmates, so he focused on doing what he could.
After everyone had expressed their opinions, a smile appeared on Lu Changzhi's lips.
In this respect, they are quite in agreement.
That would save a lot of trouble.
He took out the enhanced Privilege Token, distributed it to everyone, and explained its method and function. Then, Lu Changzhi said:
"Pack up, and we'll set off with the sect first thing tomorrow morning."
"Truly worthy of being Master." Looking at the Privilege Token, Mu Fan exclaimed inwardly:
Even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit; when going on a long journey, one must have a full hand of cards up their sleeve.
"But."
Mu Fan pondered for a moment, a glint of light flashing in his eyes:
"Master has even resorted to such methods, yet he hasn't asked everyone to compete for the title of prodigy."
"Although the mission was for Junior Sister Qin to hunt a large number of spirit beasts, everyone will participate in the current process."
Mu Fan's heart skipped a beat.
In this situation, a word from his past life came to mind: team building!
The case is solved!
Mu Fan suddenly realized.
What Struggle of the Heaven's Chosen, what hunting of spirit beasts?
This trip was actually: a team-building activity outside the Hidden Origin Peak sect!
Southern Region.
Dongfang Clan.
"Still no information about the ancestors of the Mystic One Sect?"
Dongfang Jun looked at the person in charge of gathering information.
"Go home, Lord! No!"
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jun's aura surged, and he angrily touched the smooth, comfortable top of his head.
Normally, hair and beard that have been shaved should grow back.
But what they did wasn't just shave, but remove it completely.
If the roots are gone, how can hair grow?
"We can't wait any longer; we should set off in the next couple of days."
Withdrawing his hand, Dongfang Jun took a deep breath.
The Struggle of the Heaven's Chosen has begun, and there's not much time left.
However, they still haven't been able to retrieve the item, and it seems unlikely they'll gain any advantage from entering the secret realm this time.
The so-called item was the artifact that helped him and his Dongfang Clan enter the Heavenly Azure Ruins last time.
That was obtained by an elder of the clan a long time ago.
If that item were present, it might allow a powerful member of his Dongfang Clan to enter and secretly gain considerable benefits, increasing their spoils.
But despite these thoughts, there was absolutely no clue whatsoever in reality.
Li Qingfeng the Mystic One Sect killed the clansmen sent to the Heavenly Azure Ruins. Afterwards, the Mystic One Sect was destroyed by the Cloud Heaven Holy Land. In between, the patriarch of the Mystic One Sect fled with the sect's treasures.
There is no way to verify their exact whereabouts.
This feeling of wanting to get a good deal but not being able to is incredibly frustrating.
"We can only let some elders give it a try."
If one plan fails, another must be devised.
A night passed in the blink of an eye.
Early the next morning.
The entire Five Symbols Sect was bustling with activity.
Numerous flying boats rose up, following the enormous flying boat representing the Five Symbols Sect.
Below, the numerous disciples watched this scene with delight, a mixture of envy and anticipation.
"I will cultivate diligently, and once my strength and realm improve, I will also have the opportunity to bring glory to the sect."
"Yes, there will definitely be more things like this in the future. If it doesn't work this time, we'll try again next time. We still have a chance."
"I wonder what kind of Struggle of the Heaven's Chosen this time, the competition of the prodigies will be like. I've asked my senior brother to bring back some valuable video footage for me, so I can broaden my horizons."
The disciples were discussing among themselves, and flying boats kept rising up, with figures walking towards them.
As the bell tolled, Cang Wenyu's voice echoed throughout the sect:
"Five Symbols Sect, depart."
On this day, the flying boats departed from the Five Symbols and headed towards the Southern Region Heaven's Chosen City.