Cultivation: I have an equipment slot

This is the Five Sects Grand Competition.

There have been significant changes compared to previous years.

Because the Human Race Alliance established its own independent entity.

It was called a competition of five sects, but it was actually a competition of six sects.

With the addition of another power, the relationships of interest among the major immortal sects have become increasingly complex.

In previous years, the Divine Weapon Pavilion was at the bottom, ranking fifth.

You can also get a guaranteed portion of resources.

But this time.

With the addition of the Human Race Alliance, the boundaries will need to be redefined.

There were originally six resource-rich worlds, divided among five immortal sects, but now they are divided among six powerful forces.

Where does the larger portion come from?
This is a delicate issue.

None of the major immortal sects wanted to lose out.

Therefore, as is customary.

It will be decided by the general election.

But the form has changed.

In the past, disciples from the five major immortal sects would train in designated areas to determine their rankings.

The rules this time.

It became even bloodier.

The six major powers united and carved out a sufficiently large area.

It will simulate the resource regions of six resource worlds.

It's like a real battlefield battle.

The amount of territory a disciple of a faction can occupy determines the amount of corresponding resources the faction receives.

Equivalent to.

The six major resource worlds are imprinted into a sand table.

The chess pieces represent the disciples participating in the grand competition.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang."

"If we follow the usual rules..."

"Our two sects might be able to help each other."

"But under the current rules, everyone has to fight their own battle."

"Even if we wanted to, we wouldn't have the resources..."

After explaining the rules, Yang Lianqing said with difficulty.

"I see."

"I appreciate your kindness."

"They are all fighting for their respective sects; there's nothing to explain."

Zhang Yan patted Yang Lianqing on the shoulder and smiled.

The rules were set by the other five major powers.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Zhang Yan's investiture ceremony was announced.

Zhang Yan didn't know either.

Is it intentionally targeting me?

But it must be deliberately targeting the Divine Weapon Pavilion!
The appearance of a ninth-stage Nascent Soul cultivator has already disrupted the original balance between the five major immortal sects.

"Each fighting their own battle!"

Zhang Yan was well aware of the rules and felt an increasing sense of urgency.

Such rules.

It is destined that the disciples of the various forces will be scattered.

Moreover, the casualty rate must be frighteningly high!

Because of the rule change, the disciples of Corpse Demon Skull Mountain are not very enthusiastic about the disciples of Divine Weapon Pavilion.

The atmosphere during the entire investiture ceremony was somewhat somber.

"Stop talking about this."

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, congratulations on becoming the young master of the Divine Weapon Pavilion!"

Yang Lianqing changed the subject and picked up a glass of spirit wine.

The friendship between the two was completely unaffected by their sect affiliation.

After three rounds of drinking.

Everyone was very happy.

However, the investiture ceremony is about to end.

Zhang Yan also met Black Wind Heavenly Lord of the Human Race Alliance.

The Human Race Alliance's desire to establish its own independent entity is clearly a long-planned scheme.

Black Wind Heavenly Lord brought along a Nascent Soul Peak cultivator nurtured by the Human Race Dao Alliance.

He was also a prodigy at the eighth level of the Nascent Soul stage.

It is no weaker than the major immortal sects.

As for the disciples at the Dharma Aspect Realm, although they did not show up, they must have made preparations as well.

There is also the Qingyun Dao Sect, one of the five major immortal sects, which has a generally neutral relationship with the Divine Weapon Pavilion.

Moreover, they tend to keep a low profile.

In the past, there were relatively few clashes with the Divine Weapon Pavilion.

However, due to the change in rules, they must also stand on the opposite side of the Divine Weapon Pavilion.

This time.

The Divine Weapon Pavilion is about to face the heavy pressure brought by the five major forces.

The investiture ceremony has concluded.

The forces of all the major powers departed one after another.

The disciples of the Divine Weapon Pavilion were in very low spirits.

Zhang Yan saw this and followed the Pavilion Master to the Pavilion Master's Hall.

"The new rules for this Five-Skill Competition".

"You should know, right?"

The master of the Divine Weapon Pavilion sat in the main seat and asked.

"know."

Zhang Yan nodded.

boom!
The master of the Divine Weapon Pavilion slammed his palm on the table, shattering his own jade cup into dust.

"Too deceiving!"

"Changing the rules without even consulting my Divine Weapon Pavilion!"

"You only informed us at your investiture ceremony, you don't take my Divine Weapon Pavilion seriously at all!"

"And there's Black Wind Heavenly Lord from the Human Race Alliance; I wonder what methods he used."

"If you didn't know better, you would think that he was the sect leader of one of the five great immortal sects."

The master of the Divine Weapon Pavilion stood up, cursing loudly, his sleeves trembling with rage.

If it weren't to formally conclude the investiture ceremony.

He will not let this go easily today!
"Master."

"The Human Alliance is divided."

"Sooner or later, their ambitions will be exposed."

"It's just that this day came a little earlier than expected."

"Even if the rules are changed, the other human alliance may not necessarily gain the upper hand."

Zhang Yan understood the thoughts of the Divine Weapon Pavilion Master and stood up to offer his words of comfort.

"Ugh!"

The master of the Divine Weapon Pavilion looked out of the main hall and sighed deeply.

When she looked at Zhang Yan again, her gaze had softened.

"I believe in your strength."

"But the danger of this Five Sects Competition is unlike anything we've seen before."

"I hope you will act within your means. It's okay if you have fewer resources. If all else fails, I will refine more sixth-order magic weapons."

"But you must return safely."

The Pavilion Master of Divine Weapons forced a smile and voiced his deepest concerns.

"The disciple understands."

Zhang Yan calmly agreed.

"This is the case this time."

"The gifts received during the investiture ceremony."

"It's all here, you can take it all."

"I'm going to the Human Alliance right now to have a word with those old bastards!"

The master of the Divine Weapon Pavilion left behind a storage bag, then vanished from the main hall in a flash.

"division……"

Zhang Yan, still holding the storage bag, hadn't even reacted when the Divine Weapon Pavilion Master had vanished from sight.

The new rules greatly displeased the head of the Divine Weapon Pavilion.

He didn't want to stay a moment longer.

Zhang Yan had no choice but to accept the storage bag, not even having a chance to refuse.

I opened the storage bag and took a look.

All these resources combined are worth over 300,000 spirit crystals.

For an ordinary Nascent Soul stage cultivator...

That's an astronomical sum.

Even for Zhang Yan, this was extremely astonishing.

There are still four months left.

"These resources are just right for forging new flying swords."

Zhang Yan didn't stand on ceremony; he took the storage bag and returned to his new cave dwelling.

"Young Pavilion Master!"

Upon returning to his cave, twelve Nascent Soul stage cultivators bowed to Zhang Yan.

These monks were all from the Hall of Rites.

As the young master of the pavilion, Zhang Yan did not need to personally manage the vast cave dwelling.

These are the people responsible for maintaining the daily operation of the cave.

"From now on, you will all follow the butler's orders."

"You'll get 50% more in your monthly allowance."

Zhang Yan looked around at everyone and gave the order.

"Thank you, Young Master!"

Upon hearing this, the cultivators' faces lit up with joy, and they bowed respectfully once again.

These are just some small perks.

For Zhang Yan now, it's nothing.

Return to the cave.

Zhang Yan took out the broken sword that the Imperial Sword Sect had sent him.

"Wear it!"

After choosing to wear it.

All the information about the "True Technique of Sword Control" was absorbed into Zhang Yan's mind.

It was as if he had practiced this technique hundreds of times.

"This is the true way of the sword..."

Zhang Yan closed his eyes to rest, completely absorbed in the moment, utterly captivated. Although he had previously used a sword...

But most of them are swords, used only for killing moves.

If it were another powerful magic weapon, it could actually be used as well.

He is not an expert in swordsmanship.

This broken sword contains the insights that the Imperial Sword Master had gained into the true essence of the sword.

This completely changed Zhang Yan's understanding of the "sword".

Even through the equipment slots, it took Zhang Yan ten days to fully absorb it.

hum!
Inside the secret chamber, Zhang Yan opened his eyes again, his pupils seemingly containing the image of a celestial sword, bursting forth with a foot-long sword light.

He sat upright, exuding a sharp aura, like a sword piercing the sky!

"As expected of a master swordsman."

"His understanding of swordsmanship has reached a level of unparalleled mastery."

Zhang Yan muttered to himself.

Clang!
The next moment, with a thought, all three hundred and sixty flying swords in his storage bag appeared.

Each flying sword circled around him, nimble and graceful.

Zhang Yan reached out and summoned twelve flying swords, which moved freely as if they were fingers.

It was not like a sword that could cut through iron like mud, but rather like a brocade as delicate as water.

If Hwang Yoon-ah were here, she would definitely exclaim in surprise.

Zhang Yan's flying sword was even more agile than her magical silk ribbon.

After comprehending the true technique of sword control.

His mastery of flying swords has reached a state of perfection.

"The Heavenly Gang Five Elements Sword Formation".

"They were already falling behind me."

"But if it is combined with the True Sword Control Technique and transformed into the 'Heavenly Gang True Sword Control Technique', it would be comparable to the incomplete Four Directions Annihilation Sword."

"However, these 360 ​​mid-grade fourth-tier flying swords are indeed not suitable for me."

“Continuing to refine them would be a waste of materials. It would be better to refine them again, making thirty-six top-grade fourth-tier flying swords.”

Zhang Yan controlled the flying sword, thinking to himself.

The Heavenly Gang Five Elements Sword Formation

It was one of his trump cards before.

Unfortunately, his strength improved too quickly, and we could no longer keep up with his pace.

Even after these flying swords were completed, they have never been used.

Zhang Yan himself broke through to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

When these flying swords were forged.

He only uses the best materials.

But now.

It's time for them to be phased out.

Moreover, three hundred and sixty flying swords are too many, making them difficult to control precisely.

It would be better to reduce it to thirty-six handles.

It's even easier to handle.

"That's enough time."

"However, I still need materials to forge the flying sword."

"Just like before, go to the Huang family and buy some top-grade fourth-tier spiritual materials."

Zhang Yan got up and left the cave.

His weapon-refining skills had long since reached the highest level of the fourth rank.

The only thing missing is the materials.

Previously, we had always bought spiritual materials from the Huang family, and this time was no exception.

"Big Brother!"

Zhang Yan arrived at Huang Lian's cave, only to find Huang Yun'er there as well.

"Junior Brother Zhang."

"What brings you here?"

Huang Lian poured some spiritual tea and asked with a smile.

"My previous flying sword."

"The grade is too low, I need to refine it again."

"I need some top-grade fourth-tier spiritual materials, so I'm asking you to buy some."

Zhang Yan got straight to the point.

"So it was for refining."

"A top-grade fourth-tier flying sword."

"However, top-grade fourth-order spiritual materials are quite rare."

"What does Junior Brother Zhang need? Sister Yun'er and I are going back for a bit."

Huang Lian and Huang Yun'er exchanged a glance and replied.

A fourth-grade top-quality spiritual material, just one step away from the fifth grade.

Having reached this rank.

Each of these spiritual materials is extremely precious.

Even Huang Lian cannot make decisions on his own; his father must intervene.

But coincidentally, he needed to go back.

It just so happens to be on the way.

"So, Senior Brother is going back."

"Since that's the case, why don't I join you all?"

"I will choose which spiritual materials I need."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yan made a suggestion.

"Welcome, senior brother."

“My father has always wanted to meet my senior brother.”

Huang Yun'er looked pleasantly surprised and said softly.

Zhang Yan is now the esteemed Master of the Divine Weapon Pavilion.

This is sufficient proof of how sound the Huang family's previous investments were.

If Zhang Yan were to visit the Huang family again...

Therefore, Huang Lian's position as the next head of the Huang family is a foregone conclusion.

The two of them couldn't have asked for this more.

Zhang Yan understood this point, which is why he made this suggestion.

So the group set off in Zhang Yan's ceremonial carriage.

……

Unlike the Feathered Dynasty.

The Huang family is located in the Heavenly Fire Great World, and most of the Huang family's disciples join the Divine Weapon Pavilion.

Therefore, Zhang Yan has nothing to worry about.

I only brought some Nascent Soul stage guardians that are essential for the trip.

The Heavenly Fire World covers a vast area.

Only the Divine Weapon Pavilion is a world unto itself.

The outside is the settlement of the human race.

The Huang family is about 300,000 miles away from the Divine Weapon Pavilion, and the area they are in is a spiritual material mining area.

Most of the spiritual materials produced there are supplied to the Divine Weapon Pavilion.

A small portion was given as payment to the Huang family.

This is why the Huang family sells spiritual materials.

At Zhang Yanyi's speed, even traveling 300,000 li would only take two days.

One day later.

Below the ceremonial carriage, there were hardly any people left.

The area that follows is mostly a mining area for spiritual materials, with only the mine entrances being relatively prosperous.

"Junior Sister Yoona".

“Your silk ritual implements have some flaws.”

"I can help you upgrade it to the fourth-tier superior grade, which will suit you better."

After giving Huang Yun'er his instructions, Zhang Yan spoke during the ceremonial procession.

"Thank you, senior brother!"

Huang Yun'er smiled radiantly, overjoyed.

Zhang Yan not only guided her in cultivation but also helped her refine her natal magic weapon.

There is only one senior brother with such exceptional talent in both weapon crafting and cultivation.

"pity."

"There's not enough time."

Zhang Yan shook his head and said calmly.

He is already capable of crafting top-grade fourth-tier magic weapons.

His weapon-refining skills are even higher than those of the young Divine Weapon Pavilion Master.

If there is time.

He could reforge all the magical treasures belonging to his other disciples.

Helping Hwang Yoon-ah was just a small favor.

hum!
As the three were talking, the originally steady carriage suddenly jolted and then came to a stop.

"what happened?"

Zhang Yan frowned slightly and stood up.

As the young master of the Divine Weapon Pavilion, who in the Heavenly Fire Great World would dare to disrespect his entourage?

"Young Pavilion Master!"

"It's...it's the demon race!"

"An exit to a small world has appeared ahead, and demons are emerging from it!"

Just then, the anxious voice of the guard outside the door came in.

"what?"

The three of them were shocked at the same time.

They then appeared together outside the ceremonial carriage.

Indeed, no one in the Heavenly Fire Great World dared to offend Zhang Yan's ceremonial carriage.

But the same doesn't necessarily apply to the demon race.

really.

In front of the ceremonial carriage, a five-foot-long, multicolored void passage appeared.

It looks like it's connected to a small world.

Among them, demonic energy was evident, and a rat-headed demon was poking its head out, surveying the surroundings.

"They are indeed demons!"

Zhang Yan and the other two had all seen the demon race and confirmed that it was indeed the aura of the demon race.

"This demon race."

"They've become this arrogant?"

"A direct invasion of my human race's great world?"

Huang Lian stared wide-eyed and asked incredulously.

He had traveled this road countless times, but this was the first time he had encountered a demon race. (End of Chapter)