Chapter 373: 371. It’s worth it.
"Zhao Keqing, that’s how our sect is. Entering Wind Valley for an hour costs one White Crystal."
Zhantian Qingxuan explained from the side.
"You can see here... With Zhao Keqing’s Realm, you may enter Wind Valley. However, these days there’s a competition, both the Hurricane Skill and Wind’s Shackles trials are fully booked. But if you search around, you might still find other trials available." Saying this, Zhantian Qingxuan specifically walked outside and pointed at the fee announcement board.
Gravity Field...
Fierce Beast Trial Ground...
And so on.
Long Ke, unable to understand Zhantian Qingxuan’s words, walked out curiously. She had seen the board before but didn’t know what it meant. Now, hearing Zhantian Qingxuan speak, she realized it was merely the price for Cultivation in the sect.
Similar to disciples in the sect earning Contribution Points and then using them to enter Cultivation Fields.
The Immortal Sect is quite straightforward, directly using Gold Coins and White Crystals. Long Ke didn’t find anything amiss in the earlier entries, as they were inexpensive. But later on, the fees for Nirvana House, Profound Level House, and Wind Valley truly shocked her.
"One White Crystal per visit..."
This Nirvana House is a bit too exploitative, isn’t it?
Surely no one would go?
Looking further down, she couldn’t help but exclaim, "One White Crystal per hour, why don’t they just rob someone?"
Her nephew is too greedy, isn’t he?
It turns out that the black money upon entry to the sect was just the beginning, after joining the sect is the real show.
After the explanation, Zhantian Qingxuan promptly went towards Wind Valley, closely followed by Zhao Yi, walking briskly. This made Long Ke a bit puzzled — one White Crystal per hour, why are they so eager?
One Upper Profound Realm.
One Body Refinement level 9.
Neither appear to be foolish.
At this moment, Wenping spoke in the Viewing Room.
"Qingxuan Elder has already eliminated how many Tornadoes?"
Zhao Qing responded from the side, "Qingxuan Elder still has three left to clear, but is always short on time. Sect Leader, this competition has become a rivalry between Qingxuan Elder and Lin Kewu, who is his junior.".
Wenping smiled and nodded, "Let’s see who has the better luck next.".
According to his estimation, the final victor would likely emerge within a few days. Whether it’s Lin Kewu or Zhantian Qingxuan, Wenping can accept either. Whoever gets the Fire Rod will be one of their own.
The main thing is the task.
There’s now almost 100 people left.
Improving the Cultivation Technique, enhancing the Vein Technique, coupled with Enlightenment, they complement each other, akin to a direct boost in the Realm. He has already figured it out—to upgrade the Fire Dragon Skill to Profound Level Upper grade, then apply Enlightenment on the Sword Control Skill.
Both complementing each other, given his current power and Divine Profound Upper Realm, shouldn’t pose a major challenge.
As for Luo River’s death, it was entirely his underestimation.
Moreover, with a 40% increase in fame level as Sect Leader, it doesn’t reflect his true power.
For being an 18-year-old handsome man, it’s not feasible to stay cooped up in the sect—there’s a vast world to explore.
At this moment, turning around, Wenping saw Long Ke staring at him with peculiar eyes.
"Zhao Keqing, is there a problem?"
"You young... Wen Sect Leader, what exactly are Nirvana House and Wind Valley, and why are they so expensive?" Calling her nephew Sect Leader was somewhat awkward, but she couldn’t reveal her identity, so she stiffly changed her address.
Wenping responded flatly, "Because they hold value."
"Value?"
What Cultivation Field is worth one White Crystal per hour?
Cultivating for two months can buy a One-Star Vortex Map.
"Then I must go see for myself." One White Crystal isn’t much for her, consider it a luxury to satisfy her curiosity, "Here, this is one White Crystal, and I want to visit the so-called Wind Valley too."
"Sects have rules; Guest Ministers can’t enter sect Cultivation Fields." Wenping didn’t accept the White Crystal.
"I just want a glance, can’t one White Crystal buy a glance?"
"Zhao Keqing, I clearly told you when you joined the sect."
"Then two White Crystals... three, I just want one glance, surely that’s okay?"
"No."
Wenping turned his head away abruptly, ignoring Long Ke.
"This kid." Long Ke bit her lip, tightly clenched her fists, so angry she couldn’t speak. If this guy knew she was his aunt, surely he’d dare not have this attitude.
...
Tianchen Island.
Celestial Academy stands at the island’s center; the Outer Courtyard circles Tianchen Island’s perimeter, blending with the island’s city. And Celestial Academy’s Inner Courtyard lies at the island’s center.
The center of Tianchen Island has an extinct volcano; its last eruption was a thousand years ago, and the Inner Courtyard’s buildings are nestled against the volcano. Meanwhile, the crater has been converted into a Cultivation Field.
No further explanation needed.
Several Guardians standing on the tower suddenly rang the large bell on the tower; the deep sound echoed through the Inner Courtyard.
"What happened?"
Everyone on Tianchen Island immediately gazed toward the Inner Courtyard.
Because the ringing of the bell signifies a major event.
The Mitian Sect was destroyed; now Celestial Academy has become the foremost influence around Bright Mirror Lake, and the Inner Courtyard will also become the premier educational stronghold in Bright Mirror Lake. Yet at this moment, the bell rings, indicating a large event is happening.
With the chime of the bell, several Sub-Palaces’ doors in the Inner Courtyard suddenly opened.
Several elderly men and women walked toward the Main Hall in unison.
"Dean."
"Dean."
All bowed together as Ji Liangping landed in front of the Main Hall.
As Ji Liangping touched down, the Winged Demon immediately soared skyward, heading toward the island’s edge. The Elder in the Inner Courtyard, already waiting, quickly gathered around and asked in unison: "Dean, did it succeed?"
Of course, they referred to the matter that Lu Hai personally visited to discuss.
The affairs in Cloud Sea City have been heard by them, so they are very attentive to this matter, especially when it involves the Four-star Influence, especially important. Important enough to set aside anything they were doing.
Ji Liangping shook his head, "No success, Dragon God Sect people want it immediately, yet the creator will sell half a month later."
"Dean, did you mention the Four-star Dragon God Sect’s request?"
"Of course I mentioned it, but you also know, Vortex Divine Artisans are a bunch of eccentrics. The one I know... is the quirkiest."
"Quirky..." Everyone was speechless. Speaking of quirky, they had no words, for Vortex Divine Artisans are like that. However, refusing even a Four-star Dragon God Sect offer is excessively quirky.
A Two-Star Vortex Map.
White Crystals.
"What do we do now?"
"Yes, our Celestial Academy is stuck in a difficult position between both parties."
They sighed one after another.
Ji Liangping himself didn’t know what to say, so he walked into the Main Hall.
The group followed, resigned.
At this time, an elderly woman opened her mouth, "Dean, lately that Immortal Sect has had movements again."
"Movements again?"
Ji Liangping hadn’t revealed the Immortal Sect matter, so the elders in the academy didn’t know that the Immortal Sect was manufacturing the Vortex Maps. It’s hard to link an East Lake Influence with a Legendary Sect from the Cloud Sea City.
But he just returned from the Immortal Sect, what movement could there be?
Isn’t Wen Sect Leader properly staying in Cangwu City?