Chapter 324: Fresh Crops

While Li Fan was worrying about the future of the Wanxian League's various cultivators, other students did not have his level of awareness.

They were all excited in the blink of an eye, looking eager and ready.

"Teacher Ji, quickly tell us, what exactly does 'most contributing' mean?"

"Yeah, Senior Ji, there must be a specific set of quantifiable rules, right? How much contribution can be considered an evaluation criterion?"

...

Ji Hongdao looked at the students whose enthusiasm had been aroused and couldn't help but show a pleased smile.

With a light cough, he explained for everyone.

"The core of the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Formation, in essence, is a new-born mirror of the Tianxuan Mirror. You have all witnessed its encapsulation process."

"And the construction of the entire Tianxuan Locking Spirit Formation starts from the central core area. In other words, from the beginning of the formation, the entire process of constructing the locking spirit formation can be sensed by the core, or the Tianxuan Mirror."

"Accurate to every formation unit, who personally laid it out is entirely within the control of the Tianxuan Mirror."

"And the final result depends entirely on the data rankings published by the Tianxuan Mirror, eliminating any possibility of deception, ensuring absolute fairness and justice."

Ji Hongdao spoke with emotion, explaining eloquently.

"I know that anyone recommended by each state to study in this Universal Academy has its own outstanding qualities. You are all outstanding young talents. Who is willing to always be inferior? In order for everyone to have a clear understanding of their position based on achievements and to better mobilize their initiative, the contributions of each of you in building the formation in this Tianxuan Locking Spirit Formation Grand Competition will be displayed in real-time in the form of points."

"Moreover, it will be ranked according to points, and the Tianxuan Mirror will announce it, and everyone can check it at any time!"

Li Fan, upon hearing this, with the familiar method, couldn't help but feel a shock in his heart. "Goodness, they want to make these young formation masters go all out."

Next, Ji Hongdao also announced the preliminary construction plan for the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Formation.

Initially, each cultivator would return to their hometown and, with the assistance of the local Formation Hall and Martial Hall, begin building the Locking Spirit Formation.

If their progress was fast, when all the Locking Spirit Formations in the region were completed, they could freely move to neighboring regions to assist in construction.

Because the Tianxuan Mirror could see everything, there was no need to worry about having their merits stolen while being in a different place.

At the moment when all the territories of the Wanxian League had completed the construction of the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Formation.

The formation master with the highest points would be the ultimate winner.

Explaining the details of the competition, Ji Hongdao's eyes flashed with a subtle satisfaction that was not easily noticeable.

Just then, he suddenly heard someone shouting.

"Senior Ji, I want to ask, now that I am homeless, where should I go? What should I do?"

Ji Hongdao followed the sound and saw that it was Li Fan who spoke.

His expression darkened, and he scolded, "You little guy, are you teasing me? Homeless? Naturally, you return to where you came from..."

In an instant, Ji Hongdao seemed to remember something, and his words abruptly stopped.

Looking at Li Fan again, he rubbed his chin.

"This is indeed a problem..."

He didn't answer directly but instead transmitted a message to Li Fan: "Stay here for a while, and I'll discuss it with you in detail later."

Li Fan wisely remained silent.

This little episode fell into the eyes of the cultivators present.

Some were indifferent, some seemed to suddenly realize, showing a surprised expression.

And some seemed to have known about the cultivators' ability to forget worries a long time ago, with a calm expression.

Continuing with Ji Hongdao's explanation of the competition process, he redirected everyone's attention.

One year later, the new mirror surface of the Tianxuan Mirror would be transported to various states.

Before that, all the students had to return to their respective regions first, assist the local branches, and coordinate the collection of materials needed for building the formation.

Of course, some special formation materials would be managed and distributed uniformly by the Wanxian League headquarters.

...

After hearing the general construction plan, the students returned to their respective academies and contacted their relatives, friends, and mentors.

However, Li Fan remained in place.

Apart from Li Fan, there was another cultivator who didn't leave.

This person was named Xue Mu, with a perfect Foundation Establishment cultivation. He was also one of the three members from Congyunhai who participated in the training. However, he was not under Zhang Zhiliang, and Li Fan had only met him a few times and wasn't very familiar with him.

As for the third member of the group, he had been eliminated previously for failing the soul contract induction test. It was presumed that he had returned to Congyunhai and later perished in the calamity of Mo Sha's destruction.

Xue Mu seemed to be experiencing the presence of Wuyou Tianzun for the first time, and the confusion and fear in his eyes had not yet dissipated.

Looking at the two individuals, Ji Hongdao, with a kind face, asked, "Congyunhai has suffered a disaster, and you are homeless. What are your plans for the future?"

Xue Mu pursed his lips, lowering his head in silent contemplation.

Li Fan, on the other hand, calmly bowed and said respectfully, "Please instruct us, Senior."

Ji Hongdao seemed somewhat satisfied with Li Fan's response. He pondered for a moment before saying, "Now that the rules of the competition have been set, there is a place for everyone. If you are randomly assigned to any state and take away someone else's points for building the Locking Spirit Formation, it will surely cause dissatisfaction and be detrimental to you."

"But if you are not allowed to participate in this competition, you will surely be dissatisfied as well."

"Hmm..."

He paused, and his gaze seemed to drift for a moment, as if he was communicating with someone.

After a moment, Ji Hongdao said, "I wonder if you would be willing to consider this."

"In addition to various states, the Wanxian League also has many important Immortal Realms and small worlds that need to be covered by building the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Formation."

"Originally, these places were all handled by us old folks, responsible for construction."

"But if you apply to be transferred here, it's also fine."

"It happens to relieve us of some pressure."

Ji Hongdao smiled, "Now I am not as energetic as you young people."

"As for the points for building the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Formation, you don't need to worry. The Wanxian League has numerous Immortal Realms under its jurisdiction, and the scale of some Immortal Realms is even comparable to that of an entire state."

"You can act with confidence."

"How about it?"

Having finished his speech, Ji Hongdao looked at Li Fan and gently asked.

"Immortal Realms? I wonder if there is a chance to come into contact with the Five Elements Great Immortal Realms." In the instant Li Fan heard Ji Hongdao's words, this thought flashed through his mind.

However, he didn't dare to think too much and just waited for Ji Hongdao's inquiry before responding solemnly, "It is as desired, Senior."

Ji Hongdao nodded in satisfaction and then looked at Xue Mu, asking, "What about you?"

(End of this chapter)