Chapter 777: The Battle for the Sect Competition Slots (Please Subscribe)_1
Yun Cong also clenched his teeth and said, "That's right, it's not that our strength is inferior to the opponents, but the other three sects have a close relationship and have conspired to deal with our Xuantian Sect first, then take turns allowing one of their sects to secure first place!"
"Even if we report to the Sect Master, since we have no evidence and the other three Great Sects unanimously deny it, we can only suffer in silence with no way to voice our grievances!"
Xu Sheng's lips curved up slightly, "Does that mean I also need to take part in the sect competition?"
He did indeed find the sect competition somewhat interesting; of course, his interest wasn't in defending the Xuantian Sect's honor, but out of pure curiosity!
Mu Yun rolled his eyes and said, "Obviously, Junior Brother Xu, you've taken down that guy Mo Li, so naturally you have to take his place. Even though that guy isn't very likable, he's still somewhat useful in the sect competition!"
Just then, Mo Qingyue walked out with a smile, saying gently, "Is Junior Brother Xu back?"
Xu Sheng glanced at Mo Qingyue and nodded, "Yes! Elder Sister Mo, we were just discussing the matter of the sect competition."
Hearing this, Mo Qingyue, who had been smiling just a moment ago, seemed to remember something unpleasant, and through gritted teeth said, "The sect competition? Junior Brother Xu, if you're thinking of participating, you might as well give up now; there's practically no chance of winning."
Mu Yun raised an eyebrow and said, "Come on, Elder Sister Mo, don't say that. Junior Brother Xu's true strength is that of a Nascent Soul Stage powerhouse. Who knows, maybe a miracle will happen!"
Alright, he was only trying to keep Xu Sheng's spirits up!
He didn't want to take part in such a competition in his lifetime!
Yun Cong pondered, "But if it's the Nascent Soul Stage, there's no way to enter the Secret Realm!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Sheng said softly, "The two Senior Brothers need not worry about that; I can suppress my Cultivation Level to the Foundation Establishment Stage."
That might be an advantage, but surely other sects would also have Nascent Soul Stage disciples with suppressed Cultivation Levels entering!
Even so, he could only apologize, as his strength was not limited to the Nascent Soul Stage!
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On the other side, within the grand hall of Xuantian Peak...
Mu Qingge's indifferent gaze swept over the five Peak Masters present and said softly, "I trust all the Peak Masters are aware that next month marks the beginning of a new round of the sect competition."
The Peak Master of Hidden Sword Peak, Muhuan, sighed and said, "Eh! Sect Master, perhaps we should just withdraw from the sect competition. With the other three sects shamelessly ganging up like that, the chance of us coming last is pretty much guaranteed!"
The Peak Master of Misty Peak, Ling Luoyan, also spoke with a cold expression, "That's right, we might as well sever ties. Does our Xuantian Sect really need their assistance?"
The Peak Master of Medicine Imperial Peak frowned and said, "But by doing so, our Xuantian Sect will be ostracized..."
Yun Churan calmly watched this scene as if the unfolding events had nothing to do with her...
Mu Qingge's expression grew grave as he said, "The sect competition is a must, and this time, we must send the strongest disciples from each peak who are below the Nascent Soul Stage!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than Luo Qingyang replied with a wry smile on his face, "Sect Master, you're well aware that almost no disciples are willing to participate in the sect competition! We can't force them, can we?"
As soon as this statement was made, the atmosphere within the grand hall plummeted to freezing point...
At that moment, Yun Churan spoke, her tone carrying a hint of frost, "Sect Master, in my opinion, why not tell the disciples that this will be the last time they participate? If once again we're bullied by the combined efforts of the other three Great Sects, then we withdraw!"
"Our Xuantian Sect does not fear them!"
Hearing her words, Mu Qingge and the other Peak Masters exchanged glances and all agreed to the proposal...
Mu Qingge seemed to have made up his mind as he said coldly, "Let's do as Junior Sister Yun suggested! If they truly have no shame, then our Xuantian Sect will withdraw and sever all ties!"
"Now, let the Peak Masters start nominating disciples for the sect competition."
Peak Master of Medicine Imperial Peak spoke first, "Medicine Imperial Peak, Liu Yun! Golden Core Stage Seventh Level!"
Muhuan sighed, "None of the disciples from my peak are suitable to participate in the sect competition."
With Mo Li's death, most of the Golden Core Stage disciples from Hidden Sword Peak were only between the first and third levels, completely ineffective!
And the strongest disciple had already reached the Nascent Soul Stage!
Ling Luoyan said softly, "Miao Miao Peak's Gu Linruo, Golden Core Stage Fourth Level!"
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Immediately afterward, Mu Qingge and all the peak masters turned their gazes towards Yun Churan!
She spoke indifferently, "Tianlan Peak, Xu Sheng, Foundation Establishment Stage Seventh Level, Mo Qingyue, Golden Core Stage Seventh Level, Mu Yun, Golden Core Stage Eighth Level!"
As for the situation of Xu Sheng at the Foundation Establishment Stage Seventh Level participating in the sect competition, the other peak masters did not say much...
Having defeated Mo Li was already enough to demonstrate his strength!
Luo Qingyang said with a light laugh, "Indeed, when it matters, we still need to rely on Junior Sister Yun!"
Ling Luoyan spread her hands and said, "There's no other way, who would have thought that although there are few disciples on Tianlan Peak, their talents are all exceptionally good!"
The Peak Master of Medicine Imperial Peak stroked his beard, "Hmm! Whether we end up in last place this time, it seems we can only depend on the disciples of Tianlan Peak!"
Mu Qingge nodded, then stood up with a serious face and said, "Then it's decided! The disciples who are confirmed to participate in this sect competition are: Liu Yun, Gu Linruo, Xu Sheng, Mo Qingyue, Mu Yun, Mo Heng, Xu Wei."
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When Yun Churan returned to Tianlan Peak and told Xu Sheng and the others about the matter...
Mu Yun said with a distressed face, "What? Master, why do you insist on me participating too? I really don't want to join that sect competition, it's so disgusting!"
He had only recently expressed how much he hated this sect competition!
Yun Churan swept a glance at him with her ice-blue eyes and said coldly, "What? Mu Yun, do you have objections?"
Mu Yun's mouth twitched a few times as he hurriedly waved his hand, "No... no objections, Master, I... I'm just a bit... too excited."
Yun Cong, who was nearby, couldn't help laughing out, "Pfft! If only you, Mu Junior Brother, had cultivated diligently, had you reached the Nascent Soul Stage, wouldn't you be exempt from participating?"
However, when he realized he was the only one laughing, and that Yun Churan was staring at him, his smile instantly froze...
Yun Churan said flatly, "Yun Cong, do you find this matter amusing?"
Yun Cong shook his head like a rattle-drum, "No... not at all. I think since Junior Brother Xu is participating, as his senior brother, it's natural to protect him well!"
Yun Churan's gaze then turned to Mo Qingyue and she asked, "What about you, Qingyue?"
Mo Qingyue came to her senses and glanced at Xu Sheng sitting beside her, "I am willing to participate in the sect competition. Moreover, Junior Brother Xu's strength has reached the Nascent Soul, as long as he doesn't confront disciples from the other three Great Sects head-on, he actually might have a fighting chance!"
Yun Churan nodded in satisfaction and finally turned her beautiful eyes towards Xu Sheng...
Seeing this, Xu Sheng said softly, "Master, I am willing to participate."
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