Longzang

Chapter 1038 I am the Peak at the Top of the Mountain

When Wei Yuan stood on Buddha Sword Peak, regardless of whether they knew the inside story or not, all the cultivators from Tai Chu Palace present were filled with excitement!

As the host of this grand Dharma Assembly, Taichu Palace naturally saw its disciples actively participate, with over a hundred competing and more than a thousand traveling to Qingming to broaden their horizons. For a time, even the main mountain felt somewhat empty.

Since the fall of Immortal Lord Tinghai and the hasty ascension of Immortal Lord Yanshi, the Taichu Palace has been passive and suffered endless humiliation for the past ten years. When its disciples travel the world, they often encounter ridicule and sarcasm, and the disciples of various minor sects no longer show the same respect to the Taichu Palace disciples.

The cultivation world is vast, with people scattered across the north and south. Even though they are all in the Taichu Palace, they may never be able to visit each other again until they die.

Therefore, many disciples traveling abroad only hear of the emergence of a new generation of talents, but are unaware of their specific deeds. After all, their Dao Foundation is merely the beginning, and their reputation as Dharma Forms is limited to a small corner of the world. Only when they become Imperial Views will they have a name or two throughout the world.

It wasn't until this World's Number One Dharma Aspect Conference that everyone was shocked to discover that the younger generation of Taichu Palace was so incredibly talented and full of geniuses. Many of the Dharma Aspects were ones that no one had ever even heard of. Some of the Dharma Aspects even seemed to be manifestations of the Great Dao. Unfortunately, they were eliminated early on, such as a certain ordinary girl who only knew a little bit about martial arts.

Furthermore, a Western sword saint suddenly appeared, wielding the sun and moon as his sword, instantly elevating the swordsmanship of the Dharma Aspect level by several steps, making all other sword cultivators in the world seem like idiots.

Even a Western swordsman of such caliber was defeated by the Star Lord. To say there wasn't some kind of conspiracy...

Fortunately, the Primordial Cultivators were tactful and understanding. Since more than half of the people on the list were their own, the top spot was also their own, and the one who defeated the Western Sword Saint was also their own, a little bit of behind-the-scenes manipulation was acceptable.

Although Li Ye was arrogant, Wei Yuan, having fought a direct confrontation with the Celestial Immortal and now standing atop the pinnacle of swordsmanship, had completely overshadowed Li Ye. This left countless cultivators of the Taichu Palace both shocked and elated; the glory of their former masters, who had once dominated the world, was now before their very eyes!
Only a Taichu Palace like this is worthy of being the head of the immortal sects.

As for Li Ye's true identity, opinions vary. The most plausible explanation is that Li Ye is actually Li Zhi's second elder brother; their eldest brother was named Li Yitai, who did not participate in the competition. Everyone believes that given the Southern Qi Li family's background, this is quite possible, except that their father's naming skills were somewhat lacking.

Wei Yuan stood still for a moment, estimating that most people had lost interest and a small number were starting to get impatient. He then disappeared from the peak after maximizing his harvest of luck.

Then, the Sixth Princess of the Great Zhao appeared, hovering before Buddha Sword Peak, and announced the end of the Peak Establishment Ceremony. The appearance of the Sixth Princess energized the cultivators present, as if they had been injected with adrenaline.

At this moment, she was pure and sweet, her skin glowing white, like a beam of moonlight shining into the hearts of countless cultivators of all ages. Throughout history, the moonlight in the hearts of humans has been largely the same, unlike the witch race, where each witch has her own unique beam of moonlight.

The Sixth Princess spoke in a soft, gentle voice, reminding everyone: "Please, all high-level cultivators, regardless of whether you have any cultivation level yet, examine your cultivation talent as soon as possible. Those high-level cultivators who haven't reached the Foundation Establishment stage can go to the designated testing points nearby for free testing. All Foundation Establishment elders, if you have any uncertainties, you are also welcome to participate in the testing."

"Being able to participate in this grand ceremony is a matter of destiny, and it is highly likely that each of you will gain enlightenment in the art of swordsmanship. As long as your swordsmanship talent is detected, you will be eligible for priority settlement in Qingming, early conversion to civilian status, and enjoy numerous benefits such as childbirth and education subsidies..."

There were so many different kinds of discounts, and Princess Liu read them very slowly, so it took her a long time to finish reading them.

But her voice was pleasant, and she was beautiful. Even the smallest expression or gesture could captivate the hearts of cultivators of all ages. Moreover, she was sweet and gentle, without any aggression, which made her very popular with the female cultivators. Surprisingly, everyone listened quietly as she finished reading, and very few people showed any impatience.

After this round of readings, she actually received more good fortune than Wei Yuan. This was mainly because everyone preferred to see the Sixth Princess rather than Wei Yuan's non-static image.

Some knowledgeable cultivators were astonished. This was the fortune of hundreds of thousands of people, and Wei Yuan just gave it up like that? Looking back at the previous World's Number One Dharma Aspect Conference, the final twelve immortals all harvested their fortune. And to put it bluntly, most of that fortune should have originally belonged to Wei Yuan.

Wei Yuan, however, didn't care at all and let his brothers and sisters collect the goods. Princess Ningguo and the Sixth Princess did the same. These cultivators naturally admired Wei Yuan's magnanimity and broad-mindedness immensely.

However, none of the cultivators present knew that the two princesses of the Great Zhao were also included in the comprehensive agreement between Zhao Li Immortal and Wei Yuan, which stipulated that 70% of the human fortune they obtained would be returned to Wei Yuan.

With the Buddha Sword Peak erected, Wei Yuan had officially made his stance clear. At this moment, the more than one million people present suddenly felt a jolt in their hearts, having heard a heavy snort.

The voice came suddenly, without warning. Mortals were bewildered, while cultivators were terrified. This meant that their minds had been compromised, and the other party had unknowingly entered their sea of ​​consciousness.

Wei Yuan reappeared on the summit, standing on a Buddhist sword, hands behind his back, gazing at the sky, waiting for his opponent to make a move.

But eventually, the heavens returned to tranquility.

On the summit of a desolate peak in the distance, Sacred Heart and Painted Heart had now regained their original appearances, becoming a pair of exceptionally handsome men and beautiful women.

Shengxin gazed at Wei Yuan and sighed, "He's tricked me again... This guy's body is empty, he barely has any luck left. If I attack now, he'll be seriously injured even if he doesn't die. If it's just a slap, it will be a resounding one! Alas, what a pity."

Hui Xin also said angrily, "How can this guy cultivate so fast? It's completely illogical! Even the reincarnated bald monks of the Pure Land Cult aren't this fast! Could it be that he's also a bald monk, and a particularly shiny one at that?"

The sage thought to himself, "That makes sense. Maybe it really is true."

The two witches glanced at each other, and upon seeing each other's appearance, their mutual admiration immediately turned into mutual dislike.

Shengxin looked at Wei Yuan again, her expression somewhat complicated, and said, "We have witnessed a scene worthy of being recorded in history, and we have also gone through the twists and turns at the crossroads of time and fortune. We have done what we needed to do. All the suffering we have endured in the past has finally come to an end. After hardship comes glory, and it is now our turn to take the stage."

But you have another option.

Hui Xin asked, "What choice?"

Shengxin pointed at Wei Yuan and said, "I know you once had feelings for him, so I've been laying the groundwork, and today it's finally done. If you stay now, you can secure a place by his side, and you'll have a place in his harem in the future. You're from the Witch Clan, so this position won't be low. So, do you want to consider staying?"

Huixin hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Are you telling the truth?"

"If this is false, may I be struck by lightning!" Wei Yuan was standing atop Buddha Sword Peak, and just as he felt that the time was about right and was about to leave, suddenly lightning flashed in the void, and a thin bolt of lightning struck down, hitting him right on the head!

The lightning bolt was rather weak, only blasting a few strands of Wei Yuan's hair into a tangled mess, causing almost no damage, but it was extremely humiliating!

Wei Yuan was humiliated in front of so many people and was instantly enraged! How dare anyone provoke him to his face at this moment?

A faint hum began to resonate throughout the entire Azure Netherworld. Wei Yuan was mobilizing the power of the realm's heavens and earth, preparing to use the power of cause and effect to repay him with a great one. Just then, countless whispers of discussion entered his ears:

"Was that a heavenly tribulation just now??"

"The Realm Lord is so powerful!"

"Passing through the tribulation of lightning is as easy as eating and drinking!"

"How scary! So handsome! Oh no, is he looking at me?"

Wei Yuan was taken aback and prepared to listen to a few more words, forgetting to retaliate for a moment.

At this moment, Huixin withdrew her gaze, her eyes filled with complex emotions, and then gritted her teeth and said, "Although you two are equally ugly, his achievements are far superior to yours, his cultivation is also higher, and his momentum has already been established... Although you have a good ancestor, his teacher is no less impressive!"
And he's good to women too. Look how much good fortune he gave to the Sixth Princess! Following him will only lead you to caves, being struck by lightning, and chased by ghosts! When will this end?

Shengxin's face suddenly darkened, and she forced a smile, saying, "I understand. Choosing him was the right thing to do. I can't compare to him now, but who can say for sure what the future holds? We'll probably be worlds apart."

"By the way, this is a family heirloom. It can turn misfortune into good fortune at crucial moments, even thwarting the power of immortals. Keep it as a wedding gift. But it can only help you once, so be careful after activation."

Looking at the jade pendant that Shengxin had placed in her hand, Huixin exclaimed in surprise, "Isn't this your life-saving item? What will you do if you give it to me?"

Shengxin smiled nonchalantly and said, "Without you as a burden, there aren't many places in the world that could take my life. So don't worry about me. Alright, I should go now."

Shengxin turned to leave, but Huixin grabbed her arm, preventing her from taking that step.

Hui Xin raised the jade pendant in her hand and said, "Are you sure this is a wedding gift for me?"

"Of course! So can I leave now?" Shengxin felt that if she didn't leave soon, she might lose control of her expression.

"Where are you going? And when are we getting married?"

Shengxin trembled, slowly turned around, and said in a trembling voice, "What...what are you saying?"

Huixin smiled brightly: "I've suffered so much with you, gone through so many life-or-death situations, and now I'm as poor as can be. And you actually want to abandon me? He is indeed better than you in every way, but I don't like him. So, when are we going to get married?"

"Immediately, right now!" Shengxin was overjoyed and scooped up Huixin, spinning her around in the air!
Just then, tribulation clouds suddenly gathered in the sky, and countless lightning bolts mixed with incomparably sharp sword intent were converging. It was not a heavenly tribulation, but it was even more severe than a heavenly tribulation!

Shengxin's expression changed drastically. He forcefully pushed Huixin away, and then nine bolts of tribulation lightning formed and fell one after another. In just a few bolts, Shengxin was turned into a mad night witch!
Hui Xin was extremely anxious and desperately tried to activate the jade pendant in her hand, wanting to shield Sheng Xin from this unprecedented calamity.

At this moment, a long, strong finger reached out and gently touched the jade pendant, actually suppressing this precious treasure.

Hui Xin turned her head in horror and saw Wei Yuan standing beside her, calmly watching Sheng Xin be struck by nine sword lightning bolts.

After the lightning tribulation, Huixin rushed over to help Shengxin up, and then found that he was only charred on the outside and his consciousness was disordered, but he was not seriously injured. Only then did she feel relieved.

The Sacred Heart Body was quite formidable; it slapped itself twice to regain its senses and helped Hui Xin to her feet.

Wei Yuan simply smiled slightly, said nothing, and turned to leave. When he had gone quite a distance, he raised his hand and waved goodbye.

The two witches dared not linger, and Huixin quickly helped Shengxin fly away. After flying some distance, Huixin asked, "Why did he hit you so hard?"

Saint Heart sighed, "This is probably a warning to me not to interfere with his cultivation of the third note of the Wild Roar."

"Oh, you have this skill?"

"Of course I...didn't! It's clearly his fault for being incompetent, but he won't admit it, so he's blaming me to find an excuse for his own incompetence!"

Hui Xin said, "I knew it. If you really had that ability, I could tolerate you being a little ugly."

The Holy Heart was furious: "How much more handsome do you think you are? Look at your face, it's utterly detestable!"

So the two witches resumed their daily bickering and went their separate ways amidst their constant arguing.

(End of this chapter)