Hybrid Spiritual Plant Cultivation

Chapter 120: Freedom in People's Hearts
As an important part of the Qingnang Sect's grand ceremony, Bailian Peak has been expanded by successive sect masters and elders, and its content is very rich.

Its vast mountain landscapes were carefully shaped with advanced magic. The mountains are connected by complex and sophisticated formations, supporting trial contents with different rules.

Just saying this may make it difficult to appreciate the difference of Bailian Peak.

Let’s put it another way.

Bailian Peak has been in construction for 500 years since the project was launched, and has undergone three large-scale expansions with a total construction cost of about 1.7 billion spirit stones. In addition to the construction costs, the peak requires two permanent elders in the Shenzang period and more than 200 disciples to carry out related maintenance. The total maintenance costs are about 20 million spirit stones per year.

The lower part of the mountain is the trial area, and the top of the mountain is the grandstand.

In the center is a very large and flat dojo with ample space, and surrounding the site are temples for people to rest.

There is a spirit gathering array in the palace, which has excellent feng shui and abundant spiritual energy. It is also equipped with a water mirror spell that projects at all times to show the performance progress of the trial-takers.

Except for the sect master, peak masters and envoys from other sects who are all in the semi-open main hall, other branch halls are provided for disciples and are also open to outsiders. Of course, it is not free.

Each branch hall will be rented out starting from three days later, with the rent starting from 10,000 spirit stones.

After all, it is a large-scale event held once a year, and most of the thousands of palaces can be rented out smoothly. Although ten thousand spirit stones are not a small amount, it doesn’t matter, you can pool them together. Those who have money can pool together three or five, and those who don’t have money can sign up for a group of thirty people, which is affordable.

As one of the tenants.

Zhao Kongxuan was in a very bad mood at the moment. He was quite dissatisfied with the current management of Bailian Peak because he had rented a branch hall and someone disturbed his peace.

The person who came was not someone else, but the person he did not want to see, the current sect leader's direct disciple, Xiao Qian.

"Brother Zhao, why are you avoiding me?"

Xiao Qian knocked on the palace door with a warm smile.

"Huh? What do you mean by avoiding someone? Who am I avoiding? Who do I have to see?"

Zhao Kongxuan didn't want to pay any more attention to it, but there were too many complaints, so he immediately opened the door, grabbed Xiao Qian's shoulders and pulled him in to prepare for a meeting. He had to make things clear.

Xiao Qian walked in, waved his hand, and choked Zhao Kongxuan with one sentence.

"Brother, I was wrong."

“…Fuck you!”

Zhao Kongxuan failed in the meeting, snorted, and said: "Now that you are the true disciple of the sect master, why don't you make good relations with the people inside and outside the sect? Why did you come all the way to find me?"

"I haven't seen Senior Brother Zhao, so I just came to see him."

"You've seen it..."

"I might as well go with my senior brother to take a look at this class of newcomers."

Xiao Qian obviously had no intention of leaving. While talking, he walked around Zhao Kongxuan and found a place to sit down nearby.

"Brother Zhao, who do you think will take first place this time?"

"Except for my junior brother and junior sister, I don't know the others. Why are you asking me?"

"The best person in the third level of Jie Bingfeng is a disciple of my clan, named Xiao Xunfeng. He is closely related to me by blood, and considering our past relationship, I taught him a few things when he was young. I never thought that he would do well in this trial."

"Oh?"

Zhao Kongxuan looked back at the water mirror, which reflected every part of the checkpoint clearly.

Among them, Xiao Xunfeng's performance was indeed outstanding, and he stood out among all the test takers. Although the Xiao family is a wealthy family, the children of wealthy families account for the majority of the people here. With such results, it can only be said that his talent and background are outstanding enough.

"not bad."

Zhao Kongxuan expressed his approval.

"As far as I know, your new junior fellow apprentice Chen Jing from Juetian Peak is at the very end right now."

Xiao Qian suddenly said.

"My junior brother has the appearance of a saint, and now his vision is complete. With the blessing of the holy way, his magic power is amazing. If he really wants to take first place, your clansmen will have no chance."

Speaking of Chen Jing, Zhao Kongxuan immediately made a statement.

"That's why I'm making this trip. Since Junior Brother Chen Jing is so talented, why don't you take part in the race and show off your talent? Do you look down on the sect's title of the first person to enter the sect?"

"Why do we have to compete? Junior Brother Chen Jing brought fellow disciples who are less capable with him. How can you say he looks down on us?"

Zhao Kongxuan immediately asked back.

"The end of Bailian Peak is here, and the rules of Qingnang Sect are also here. When did they put the blame on those fellow disciples who fell behind? Junior Brother Chen Jing ignored the road ahead and only cared about other places. Is this what Juetian Peak taught us?"

"Oh, but I've been the sect master's true disciple for a few days, and I don't want to cause trouble. But you are so persistent that you even come to my house to talk to me about the rules?"

Seeing Xiao Qian speaking word by word with a hint of something, Zhao Kongxuan became angry. He stood up and stared at Xiao Qian with a bad look.

The two men faced each other fiercely. Xiao Qian was like a dark pool, piercing and chilling, with a hidden coldness.

Zhao Kongxuan was like a dragon about to wreak havoc, with his claws and fangs bared and electricity appearing in the void.

Just at this time.

In the reflection of the water mirror, the layers of obstacles in the last level were also solved one by one.

As the sound of ritual instruments spread to Bailian Peak, Xiao Xunfeng was the first to break through all obstacles and take the first place in this race under the gaze of everyone on Bailian Peak.

Xiao Qian's momentum suppressed Zhao Kongxuan. He stood up and spoke in a calm tone, like the rising water, silently covering everything.

"Brother Zhao, I am not here to tell you the rules, but I want to tell you in advance that after the ceremony, Master will gradually adjust all aspects of the sect. More of your disciples from Juetian Peak will be sent to the battlefield outside the domain. In addition, the sect is about to implement a new disciple training policy, and there are very few places for Juetian Peak disciples to be selected."

"Ah……"

Zhao Kongxuan immediately understood that what Xiao Qian had said before was not referring to Chen Jing, but to himself.

The end point of Bailian Peak is here, and the rules of Qingnang Sect are also here.

Taoist Yun Ting is about to die, and after he passes away, the cave heaven will be inherited by Zhao Kongxuan, who will become the next cave heaven realm powerhouse and the master of Juetian Peak.

This time I came here privately to remind him to follow the main force and not ignore the overall situation.

Many thoughts flashed through Zhao Kongxuan's mind.

There are now three factions and two voices within the Qingnang Sect, except for the neutral faction. The two voices represent two different directions.

Mainly led by Taoist Yun Ting, they represent the conservatives who once dominated. They hope to break the leading Taoist skills of the surrounding external sects through their own efforts, so they refuse unequal exchanges... They are not refusing to communicate with the outside world, but they refuse unequal exchanges. However, since others are ahead in Taoism, why should they communicate with you on an equal footing?
After a long period of persistence, the Qingnang Sect gradually became stagnant. Not only did it fail to break the deadlock, but the deadlock became even more severe.

The other is the radical group led by Wang Haifeng. They intend to take advantage of the situation, accept unequal exchanges, exchange huge costs for faster progress, and cure internal rigidity by introducing external forces...

This is an act of seeking death, but the previous one is an act of waiting for death.

Every action has its rationality and limitations. Who is better or worse may only be known after time has passed.

For those who are in it, there is only one thing to consider.

Who will pay the price?

The radicals want to pay a huge price in exchange for progress, and this price will not be paid by their own faction. They must use the conservatives as the price, and then the neutrals as the price. Only when there are no more multiple voices inside, the sect can be considered to have completed its transformation.

Of course, there is another possibility, that is, the sect will collapse due to internal conflicts that are becoming irreconcilable.

Xiao Qian knew this, so he wanted to persuade Zhao Kongxuan, the next generation leader of the conservative faction. Even if he couldn't convince him, he would at least give him a warning and tell him that this is the rule and he will be punished soon, so don't be too radical and be patient for the sake of the overall situation.

Similarly, Xiao Qian himself did not take this vaccination seriously. At this moment, his deep eyes were always observing Zhao Kongxuan's every reaction. He needed to find out Zhao Kongxuan's true attitude so that he could make plans early.

This is not the first time, nor the last time, and I will not stop until I am completely relieved.

Zhao Kongxuan was very tired.

Being placed in the position of successor to the faction leader, no matter what his personality is, he needs to know a lot.

He also knew long ago that his every word and action would be observed by people with ulterior motives. Once the wrong signal was released, it would lead to the outbreak of internal conflict.

He cannot do nothing, otherwise his faction's supporters will be dissatisfied; nor can he express too much and cause trouble.

So after arriving at Wanjiang Prefecture, he dared not take Chen Jing and Ying Huiyin to visit the market, nor did he dare to walk around in public.

Even so, I rented a palace alone to watch the ceremony and was greeted by guests.

Because Chen Jing is causing trouble...

Chen Jing is causing trouble. Does Juetian Peak have any objection? Does the conservative faction have any objection? How big is the objection? When did they fight to the point of bloodshed?
The more interested people are, the more they will think and interpret, and they will make many incredible judgments, which will then lead to the interpretation of the second-level observers, and ultimately lead to unpredictable consequences...

Today's Qingnang Sect ceremony may seem joyful and peaceful, but in fact, there are undercurrents.

Zhao Kongxuan suddenly understood why his master, Taoist Yun Ting, moved the cave to the Lower Five Prefectures, and why he spent his days either growing flowers or fishing, looking like he was retired and didn't care about anything...

Even if you are in a high position, you have no choice.

"Junior Brother Xiao Qian, you don't have to tell me anything in advance. I have fought in the battlefield outside the domain for decades, and I have never violated the sect's orders. I never did, and I won't in the future. No matter what, I hope that the Qingnang Sect can reach a higher level."

Zhao Kongxuan restrained his aura and spoke calmly.

"I fought side by side with my senior brother in the outer domain, although not as long as you did. But it is precisely because of this that I know how difficult it was for you and I don't want you to have any grudges, so I resorted to this desperate measure."

Xiao Qian bowed and said solemnly: "I was disrespectful to you just now. I feel ashamed of you. Please accept my greeting."

"Junior brother, you worry too much. Hahahaha. If you had just spoken to me nicely earlier, everything would have been resolved. Come, continue watching the disciple entrance test."

In a blink of an eye, the brothers became friendly with each other.

but.

Something happened that the two of them were completely unexpected.

In the water mirror image.

All the disciples have appeared at the end of the third level, but except for Xiao Xunfeng who passed the level early, everyone else is standing at the last step of the level and does not move forward.

"this?"

Zhao Kongxuan tilted his head, "What the hell, what's going on?"

"..."

Xiao Qian took out the musical instrument, spoke in silence, and his face darkened.

In a weird atmosphere.

Chen Jing was the last one to slowly appear on stage.

He was worried that some disciples were still trapped behind, so he personally checked every Ice Peak level to make sure that no one was trapped, and then walked leisurely towards the finish line.

Therefore, it came last.

When he untied the ice peak in front of him, he was stunned to see thousands of disciples lined up beside him, staring at him.

"Eh?"

Chen Jing’s first reaction was to look back.

"Don't look at it. I'm waiting for you."

The reply came in a timely manner.

"What the hell? Wait for me? Why are you waiting for me?"

Chen Jing was full of questions and didn't dare to move. He just stood there.

At the top of Bailian Peak, a wonderful composition is presented in the water mirror picture of countless people.

The first and last person stood at the two ends, and the disciples in the middle stood in two rows in the middle, but closer to Chen Jing. If they were not informed in advance...

It seems that the first place is Chen Jing who is last.

"Junior Brother Xiao."

suddenly.

Zhao Kongxuan curled the corners of his mouth and put his hand on Xiao Qian's shoulder.

The tone was relaxed, with a hint of teasing.

"The end of Bailian Peak is not here, and the rules of Qingnang Sect are not here either, but in the heart of every disciple, am I right?"

Sorry, this chapter has less than 4,000 words, so it can only be counted as one chapter, but I don’t have enough time to write it out, so I’ll leave it as is…

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