Borrowing a sword

Chapter 122 Eastern Continent Grand Competition
The registration for the Eastern Continent Grand Competition officially began the following day.

Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang went out together to register at the Disciple Academy.

The entire registration process will last for three days and will close after three days.

Under normal circumstances, such grand competitions involving the entire continent are organized by the four major sects.

One reason is that the four major sects are the strongest.

On the other hand, it's because the four major sects are the richest.

Ordinary sects simply cannot afford such a grand event; if they want to show off, they should first consider how much money they have in their pockets.

The disciples' courtyard was exceptionally lively today.

There were a lot of outer disciples who signed up.

For Taoist disciples, this competition was very convenient, as it could be held and conducted at their own home.

The entire Eastern Continent is extremely large. If this event were held by one of the other three major sects, ordinary Daoist disciples would not even bother to participate.

Since none of us can fly, a long journey would be time-consuming and exhausting, and we'd only get beaten up afterward. There's no need for that.

When Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang appeared, some outer disciples recognized them.

However, it is clear that due to some information gaps, people did not regard them as the first batch of seeded players.

While queuing, the two listened to the chatter of the people around them and silently memorized some names. These people were all first-realm disciples with great reputations in the outer sect. They were considered the pride of this generation and had all reached the Great Perfection of the First Realm.

Among them, several are top-grade spiritual embryos, and there are even level nine top-grade spiritual embryos!

Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang kept their eyes and ears open, filtering out useful information.

They learned that not only were there many exceptionally talented disciples in the current generation of the Daoist sect, but the same was true for the other three major sects.

It has a distinctly prosperous and peaceful atmosphere.

"Given the impending catastrophe in this world, it's normal for outstanding individuals to emerge," Chu Huaixu thought to himself.

But this also means that the competition in this East Continent Grand Competition will be extremely fierce.

Of course, the rewards are also very generous.

Everyone in the top 100 will receive a reward.

The higher the ranking, the better the prize.

Apart from the reward for the champion, which was provided by the Daoist sect itself, the other rewards were shared by the four major sects.

Because the entire Eastern Continent Grand Competition was actually jointly initiated by the four major sects.

As the organizer, the Taoist sect's actions could be described as somewhat "wasting resources and manpower."

These days, they're even taking the initiative to be in charge of the champion's prize, which is seen by outsiders as quite generous.

So much so that many Taoist disciples joked, "We must take down this leader, so that at least these resources will still be in the hands of our Taoist sect."

"Yes, the leader can go to the Treasure Pavilion and choose any high-grade spiritual weapon, plus any high-grade seventh-level spiritual pill. He can also go to the Library Pavilion and choose any second-stage cultivation technique for free."

"Any one of these three rewards would be a priceless treasure to us!"

This made the Taoist prodigies eager to fight, essentially preparing for a battle to protect their sect's resources.

Chu Huaixu's mouth was practically stretched from ear to ear; he was just too happy.

He had already received a system mission: as long as he kept advancing in the Eastern Continent Grand Competition, he could continuously receive various mission rewards.

Now, with the prizes offered by the Taoist sect, he is naturally going to do his best to win.

"It's all for the honor of the Daoist sect!" he thought to himself.

"With great power comes great responsibility!"

After registering, the two walked side by side home together.

"You've already reached the seventh level of the first realm, haven't you?" Chu Huaixu asked.

"Hmm." The large ice block nodded.

He estimated that Han Shuangjiang would break through to the eighth level of the Eastern Continent Grand Competition when it officially began.

Then, during the competition, he advanced to the first realm of Great Perfection!

If he remembered correctly, among the four main characters of the world, the giant ice block had always broken through the realm the fastest.

Like the Dao Ancestor's Pure Yang Body, the most obvious characteristic of the Profound Yin Body is that it seems to have no bottleneck period, and its cultivation progresses by leaps and bounds.

However, a pure yang body must maintain its primordial yang without being depleted. I wonder if there are any special requirements for a yin body as well?
At this moment, Han Shuangjiang looked at Chu Huaixu and asked, "Why hasn't your cultivation level improved during this time?"

"Guess." Chu Huaixu was still being cheeky.

The cold-faced girl didn't guess; she just stared at him with a cold expression.

Feeling bored, Chu Huaixu shrugged and said, "Do you think everyone is like you, a top-grade spiritual embryo? I'm just a mere mid-grade fourth-level spiritual embryo, okay?"

“You’re different from ordinary people. Your cultivation speed used to be faster than mine.” Han Shuangjiang found this unconvincing.

Upon hearing this, the fox's playful grin vanished instantly.

His tone turned serious, and he said slowly, "Alright, since you're pressing me for an answer, I'll tell you."

He quickly gave a response that made the girl's heart flutter.

"I have grasped the essence of swordsmanship."

A gust of autumn wind swept by, and Chu Huaixu's aura immediately changed!
Han Shuangjiang looked at him and felt that what was standing in front of her was not a person, but a sword that had been drawn from its sheath!

Its sharp edge is fully revealed, and its ruthlessness is fully displayed.

Even she, who possessed the sword intent of reincarnation, couldn't help but feel a chill run down her spine, as if facing a formidable enemy!
She didn't know what kind of sword intent Chu Huaixu was using.

But she felt she had a reasonable explanation.

No wonder he hasn't broken through any realms recently; it turns out he's been comprehending the way of the sword, and he's actually grasped the essence of the sword!
Her ability to cultivate the Samsara Sword Intent was mainly due to a stroke of luck. Without the Second Generation Abbot imparting all his knowledge through his Sword Domain, how could she, a sword cultivator who had only just acquired a spirit sword from the mountain, have possibly developed sword intent?
"And he figured it all out on his own?" Han Shuangjiang wondered.

Such comprehension of swordsmanship can only be described as terrifying!
Chu Huaixu was very satisfied with the reaction of the large ice block.

After completing Shen Man's trial, he gained another point of comprehension, bringing his current comprehension level to 4, which is on par with his physical strength.

But he's actually pretending to have 10 comprehension points while only having 4.

"Although the name 'Fearless Sword Intent' sounds ordinary, I can sense that its level is not low."

"However, many things can only be revealed in actual combat."

Chu Huaixu was increasingly looking forward to the Dongzhou Grand Competition.

With this thought in mind, he looked at Han Shuangjiang and said, "The Eastern Continent Grand Competition is actually a very good experience for both of us."

"We have far too little practical experience."

"Especially you."

"So far, you can say that you've only ever sparred with me."

"But sparring and actual combat are different."

"Cultivation is not something you can do behind closed doors; having cultivation levels alone is not enough."

Han Shuangjiang nodded and said, "I understand that."

The two walked and talked, and on their way home, they ran into an old acquaintance.

Niu Yuanshan, the outer sect steward, has been incredibly busy lately.

This hardworking ox was responsible for the most tedious work, and it was incredibly diligent and conscientious.

During this period, he could often be seen working busily at the outer gate.

Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang looked at him and felt that he exuded a sense of exhaustion.

"What a conscientious and responsible butler," the big ice block thought to himself.

"What an extremely dedicated undercover agent," the dead fox thought to himself.

Who can find any fault with him? Absolutely none.

The two immediately bowed to Niu Yuanshan: "Disciples greet Steward Niu."

When Lao Niu saw that it was the two of them, the weariness on his face seemed to dissipate a bit.

He remained as warm and friendly as ever.

With his thick eyebrows and big eyes, he also has a square face, making him look like an upright and responsible elder.

"Huaixu, Shuangjiang, have you registered for the Eastern Continent Grand Competition?" he asked with a smile.

“We just came back from the disciples’ courtyard; it was packed with people there,” Chu Huaixu replied.

Niu Yuanshan nodded and said, "Then it seems that Steward Mo will have a lot to do."

Since everyone hadn't seen each other for a long time, and the two juniors in front of him had signed up for the Eastern Continent Grand Competition, Old Niu used his divine sense to check their cultivation levels.

"The first realm, the fourth level, the seventh level? Good, both are very good!" Steward Niu said, his tone full of surprise.

He knew that Chu Huaixu's spiritual embryo was of extremely poor quality, but he did not expect it to progress so quickly, much faster than he had anticipated.

As for Han Shuangjiang, she can only be described as terrifying.

Upon hearing this, the dead fox immediately revealed its greedy nature.

"Now, there are both system tasks and the champion's prize."

"So, can we get an organization mission from Old Niu?"

"Perhaps the organization also hopes that I can achieve a good ranking?"

"Isn't that killing three birds with one stone!"

Although he had failed to obtain the faction quest from the organization, he still wanted to give it a try.

Therefore, in his conversation with Niu Yuanshan, he began to steer the conversation in this direction, which can be considered as going through the motions.

Sure enough, as they chatted, Old Niu soon looked at the two of them with expectant eyes.

He said, "The Eastern Continent Grand Competition is a grand event in the Xuanhuang Realm."

"At that time, the leader of the Eastern Continent will inevitably have to fight the leader of the Western Continent."

"Since this Eastern Continent Grand Competition is being held by our Daoist sect, all disciples of our sect must strive to do their best and achieve a good ranking."

"I hope that you two can both perform well in this competition."

After he finished speaking, he first looked at Han Shuangjiang with a smile.

The girl always respected Steward Niu and nodded solemnly to him.

Then, Niu Yuanshan turned his gaze to Chu Huaixu, and the two exchanged a glance.

They were perfectly in sync, exchanging glances and understanding each other without saying a word.

Old Niu could tell that the other party understood his meaning and would try his best to win in the Eastern Continent Competition, at least to get a ranking.

Then, acting as a spy, they infiltrated upwards!
Although neither of them spoke, a voice seemed to echo in their ears.

--"loyalty!"

However, despite Chu Huaixu's "devout" efforts, the task system remained unresponsive.

This led him to basically conclude that he seemed to have no chance of receiving any faction missions from the organization.

"why?"

(End of this chapter)