Chapter 46
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Zhiqiong Peak... disappeared from everyone's field of vision.
The gold spear condensed by Elder Hong returned to talisman form, collapsed, and disappeared.
The sound of inhalation sounded everywhere in the viewing seat, and then everyone exploded.
"How many monsters were piled up in front of Su Yu just now? What is each layer called? They say it's called magic hamburger? What kind of magic weapon is this?! The spear was inserted into three or four layers, and then it was instantly stagnant..."
The disciples watching the battle were looking at the projection array and immediately discussed it among themselves.
"Too fierce! Not only the defensive magic hamburger weapon. They are all in the Foundation Building stage. But in the last layers, all sorts of swordsmanship, Qin art, and hairpin were superimposed on top of each other. The heads and tails were connected, combining the originally weak power of Foundation Buildings disciples, combining six into one, and resisting a Nascent Soul's blow with this method. They completely drag the spear to death, which was absolutely unthinkable."
"Then Su Yu escaped the blow and was still refining more defensive magic weapons. Each clamshell can defend against a middle stage of Golden Core, and it was multiple stacks. I am afraid if the elder took out a second spear talisman, they could resist it too!"
'Zhiqiong Peak is so terrifying.'
Before, when they saw Zhiqiong Peak go against the wind demon birds, they understood that these disciples were far superior to ordinary Foundation Buildings. They could compete against Golden Cores.
But who knows, they are also able to resist a Nascent Soul's blow.
They are only at the Foundation Building stage.
"What is the ranking of Zhiqiong Peak now? They must be stronger than the first-place peak."
The first-place peak did not hurt the red-robed elder, but their talismans were broken. All six were eliminated.
Although Zhiqiong Peak did not hurt the elder, all six of them were safe and fled quickly.
"Even if they are captured by Elder Hong again, they already last longer than the first-place peak. I just don't know if their evaluation will be stronger than Chen Shuxin's breakthrough of Nascent Soul."
"From the part where they used the Magic Burger, it's no exaggeration to say that Zhiqiong Peak is the first in defense and escape. Their means are excellent! But in the part of the attack, Chen Shuxin is still number one!"
Several peak masters are also whispering.
"Indeed, Chen Shuxin broke the elder's defensive aura, and the elder's clothes were torn. Overall, he was the first."
But as soon as they finished speaking, they stopped.
They saw in the projection array Elder Hong's forehead twitching while standing. He was ready to fly and chase Zhiqiong Peak. He stepped his right foot forward one step, but he heard a pop.
The muddy ground under his feet was stepped on, and the mud exploded.
Elder Hong was so disgusted that he immediately raised his feet and cut off his aura angrily.
But as soon as the aura was slashed, a four-clawed silver hairpin hidden in the mud flew out as if it was calculated. The sharp claws were hitting the soles of his feet that had just risen!
A claw mark was instantly left on his shoes.
In an instant, a drop of blood came out.1
The audience was shocked.
"How did they plan this? Obviously, they all ran away?"
"The attacks of Zhiqiong Peak were as fierce as a tiger just now. I thought it was to pester the elder. As a result, this group of disciples who had just established the foundation escaped unscathed and even injured the elder?"
Elder Hong stood on the trial ground, gritted his teeth, and closed his eyes. He took a deep breath. "The next peak, no, the next two peaks, come up together."
'The elder is angry. The elder is really angry.'
The eleventh-place and twelfth-place peaks want to cry without tears.1
The elder doesn't go after Zhiqiong Peak. Why did he call them instead?
Zhiqiong Peak didn't even feel guilty about leaving them behind. Quickly go and become the top three of the third-rank peaks and challenge a second-class peak!
After all, the remaining third-class peaks are really not at the same level as the Zhiqiong Peak.
Soon, the projection array was repositioned to the only peak still inside the trial ground—
Inside a huge snowball that is still rolling...
The voice of the six people from Zhiqiong Peak came from the inside.
"A little dizzy, Second Senior Sister."
"I want to vomit... Bleargh."
"Forbearance, Seventh Junior Sister. You usually feel like throwing up when you see a male cultivator anyway, so you should be used to it."1
"Be strong." Su Yu's encouraging voice sounded. "Second senior sister will improve this rolling ball next time."
"(Gag) Help, Second Senior Sister. Don't say any more words. Bleargh..."
Everyone watching the game was dumbfounded.
A muffled voice, which seemed to be the male cultivator with Guiyi Swordsmanship, only sounded halfway through the conversation. "Seventh Junior Sister, you left your hairpin. How is it?"
"It's a little too far away. I could only leave 30% of the power compared to usual," said a voice that was uncomfortable but immediately spirited. "But it's hidden in the dirty magic weapon of Second Senior Sister. The elder thinks it's too dirty, so he won't take a second look, let alone observe its spiritual power. They should not have been discovered."
"There is a 60% probability that it can be done. According to my observation, he likes to step on his right foot first before flying, which is about twenty-three to twenty-five centimeters away from him. If he gets dirty, the elder must cut off his aura, so his defense is the weakest now."
"Seventh Senior Sister is mighty! I wonder if the elder bleeds, even if one drop or two..."
Onlookers: "..."
Su Yu quickly said, "Yu Dong, you get ready to send some qi and blood elixir later. Give one to Elixir Hong. We should take care of him if he gets hurt."
"Yes," Yu Dong responded quickly, adding, "According to our current speed, we have already left about seventy-five feet away. What if the elder catches up? Should we go further, or should we fight?"
After a while, Su Yu sighed leisurely, "There are not enough wind demon birds in my spatial storage bag."
"Hey, senior sister can't make any more multi-defense hamburgers."
"It's a pity that the flesh and bones of those monsters, which were worth at least 38,000 yuan, were all shattered by Elder Hong's golden spear. Originally if they are made into a magic weapon in Senior Sister's hands, it can at least double the worth."
Yu Dong felt distressed, but soon his mood became high.
"But Elder Hong gave us six 4th-grade talismans that can resist a blow from the Nascent Soul. We didn't use any of them. One can sell for 70,000 spirit stones. In this battle, we did not make a loss!"
Six talismans are worth 420,000 Spirit Stones.
It was suddenly quiet inside the Zhiqiong Peak's snowball.
After a moment, Su Yu's calm and beautiful voice sounded. "If we challenge a second-rank peak, can we continue to participate in the qualifying competition for the third-rank peaks next year?"
All the peak masters and elders who watched were speechless.
The disciples watching the battle were also dumbfounded.
People are here to compete, but Zhiqiong Peak is here to earn spirit stones.1
'However, it's really... a big profit.'
'Even a second-class peak cannot earn that much, right?'
In front of the projection array, Elder Hong, who had just flown out of the trial ground, heard it. His face was darkened. He immediately turned around and was about to rush back into the trial ground.
Elder Zhang, whose shoulders were already trembling with laughter, hurriedly extended his hand to stop him.
"Haha, no, they didn't violate the rules. Ahhahahaha! This old man is really... I feel like I don't need to take medicine today, and I'm already three years younger, haha!"
Elder Hong: ...
Even for a hundred-year-old friendship, this kind of offense is worth cutting off the robe and cutting off the relationship.
He took a deep breath and looked at the first elder of the Precepts Hall. He saw that the other party's light-hearted face was also smiling. Elder Hong's eyebrows and feet twitched.
He flipped his sleeves and snorted immediately.
"This year's third-place rankings competition is over."
"Four rounds of comprehensive rankings - Linran Peak and Zhiqiong Peak are both the first, with 100,000 Spirit Stones awarded! Jingang Peak second, with 50,000 Spirit Stones..."
Everyone was shocked.
"Both first?"
"Is this also possible? Is there a precedent in this sect previously?"
"It also makes sense. Although in the third and fourth challenges, Linran Peak was slightly better, in the first two challenges, Zhiqiong Peak was the first. Their performance in the third and fourth challenges is also not weak!"
Chen Shuxin, Linran Peak's disciples, and their Peak Master, Yi Ge, looked at Elder Hong in disbelief.
"Shut up!"
Elder Hong snorted.
He was in a bad mood. He rolled his sleeves and took a step forward, about to fly away. But he looked down at his right foot. It was exactly twenty-three centimeters forward!
The corners of his brows twitched, and he threw out a talisman to teleport out.
"Oh, don't go. Junior Su said that she wants to give you the Qi and Blood Pill." Elder Zhang hurriedly followed him with a smile but managed to give Yi Ge a proud look before leaving.
Yi Ge took a deep breath and immediately tore apart the air, disappearing instantly.
After they left, the disciples watching the battle could not help but look at the projection array in admiration.
'Zhiqiong Peak... is a bit strong.'
Their methods are more troublesome than Chen Shuxin's level-up into the Nascent Soul, and it was really endless.
What's even more terrifying is that they have only built their foundation now. What will happen to them in the future?
"By then, could Elder Hong be defeated?"
Everyone trembled for a moment, frightened by this thought.
While speaking, Su Yu and her party walked out of the trial ground.
Everyone stared at them with surprise, fear, or anticipation.
Who knows who started first and shouted congratulations to Zhiqiong Peak from afar.
"Congratulations to Senior Sister Su, the rise of Zhiqiong Peak is just around the corner!"
"Congratulations to Zhiqiong Peak. You will challenge a second-class peak in a few days and become a second-class peak. It has already in the bag. Senior Sister Su is amazing."
"All your Foundation Buildings are all like Golden Cores. Senior Sister Su's refining tools and pills are also very powerful. Compared with Senior Brother Chen, you are not inferior."
Everyone seemed to know Su Yu, and they shouted very kindly.
Su Yu did not refuse and nodded gently to them.
This is the beginning of a chef's reputation.
She bowed to everyone calmly.
When everyone saw it, they were even more excited and praised constantly.
"Everyone said that an alchemist is unruly and arrogant, but I think Senior Sister Su is first-class in style. Her character is even more so."
"Senior Sister Su is really a role model for our generation. She is neither arrogant nor dry. No wonder an elder of Wanjian Mountain appreciated her."
If it wasn't for her being surrounded by the five core disciples of Zhiqiong Peak, they probably would rush over to compliment her at close range and ask for a few magic weapons.
Chen Shuxin, who was standing next to the top disciples of Linran Peak, tried his best to restrain the surging coldness in his eyes.
He just broke through Nascent Soul and won first place. He should have attracted the attention of thousands of people and been praised by the elders.
But now, there are only a few disciples in front of him. Even the disciples who came to congratulate him just hurriedly exchanged a few words, then left immediately and went to Su Yu's side.
A Golden Cores has two hundred years of life. Stepping into the Nascent Soul increases his lifespan to five hundred years in one fell swoop.
Less than ten people out of one hundred can reach this point. Once crossed, they officially open a door leading to the path of ascension.
The Nascent Soul in their body is equivalent to a second life for a cultivator. As long as the Nascent Soul does not die, even if the cultivator's body dies, he can still maintain a breath of aura and sentience. There is a chance to re-enter the path of ascension.
Stepping into the Nascent Soul should have been his most dazzling day. He should have received the admiration of all the third-class peaks and no-grade peaks, even maybe from some second-class disciples.
But—
Xiao Muge defeated him with a sword on the day he broke through the peak of the Golden Core.
Today, he broke the threshold and stepped into Nascent Soul, but this Su Yu robbed him of his glory again. She made him a mediocre Nascent Soul, the most ridiculous first-place in third-class peaks.
'What a great Zhiqiong Peak!'
Nanxun disciples are forbidden to fight privately and hurt each other's lives.
But when he goes to Tiansheng Academy, he will return this shame tenfold!
Chen Shuxin took a deep breath and quickly left with a sullen face. "Go back to the peak!"
...
In the Zhiqiong Peak
The disciples hadn't come back for almost three days. They stayed in the library for two days before, and when they came back at this time, one by one, all sorts of flying swords and flying tools passed through the sky on Zhiqiong Peak. They went back and forth several times before landing reluctantly.
It's still better to come home to their own nest.
Yan Yan flying swords moved all the stone tables and benches in each courtyard. Yu Dong went to the exchange office to sell the redundant or duplicated monster beasts and buy other ingredients.
Wei Zhao was sitting in a wheelchair with a long wooden table in front of him.
There is a three-legged silver cauldron on it, with three sticks of burning purple smoke incense.
In front of the silver cauldron are two wooden plaques with Elder Mu and Xiao Muge's names engraved. These two plaques are connected to their spirits.
The wooden plaques are still in good condition.
With joy and anxiety, Wei Zhao took his younger brothers and sisters to bow to these plaques.
There are also two talismans on the silver tripod with a little bit of silvery light. They just bought it at the sect exchange office. It is said that if you place a trace of a divine soul, you can transmit a sound over a thousand miles.
Wei Zhao's face was happy but heavy at this time, as were the other disciples behind him.
"Master, Big Brother, you must be seriously injured now if you are unable to return to the peak. I hope that you are not in danger."
He choked.
"But don't worry, under the leadership of Second Senior Sister, we successfully retained our third-class seat."
"You will be frightened when you return to the peak."
The younger brothers and sisters looked at the small kitchen with a heavy expressions on their faces.
"Everything is thanks to Second Senior Sister."
Wei Zhao's eyes flickered, looking at the two wooden signs on the silver tripod.
"Master, Senior Brother, if you can hear us, don't worry about us. We have the protection of Second Senior Sister. Everything is fine now."
After he said this, Su Yu also brought a tray to the two wooden signs.
Wei Zhao smiled and said, "Look, Master, Senior Brother, this is the snack made by Second Senior Sister today. Can you see it?"
All the brothers and sisters laughed and burst into tears.
"Master, take care."
"Master, don't worry about us."
"Don't miss us. As long as you are okay, protect yourself, and do your own thing. Don't rush and make mistakes. You can return to the peak later."
Wei Zhao respectfully said.
...
Xiao Muge closed his eyes on the ice lake, and his hands were condensing his eleventh ice soul.
Under full exertion, a dragon-snake-like thunder tribulation continues to condense.
He couldn't help but sweat on his forehead and didn't dare to be distracted.
The Thunder Tribulation has been getting closer and closer in the past few days.
He didn't dare to be distracted or investigate the situation of his younger brothers and sisters on the peak.
But a leisurely fragrance of pear wine drifted into his nose.
He was exhausted.
His throat is thirsty.
And an intermittent familiar voice sounded indistinctly in his ears.
"Senior Brother, we have retained our third-class seat."
Xiao Muge was delighted.
"Senior Brother, don't worry... go... don't... come back."2
"?!"
...
Su Yu and other Wei Zhao said respectfully at the wooden table before saying, "Yan Yan, come in and help me."
In an instant, the eyes of all the younger brothers and sisters lit up.
Wei Zhao quickly faced the wooden sign, bowed, and saluted again, "Master, senior brother, we will go to have snacks. I'll burn incense later and tell you what happened during this period of time."
After Wei Zhao finished speaking, Yan Yan immediately turned around and took out more than 30 flying swords, carefully floating into the small kitchen.
Those spiritual swords lined up in front of Su Yu, who placed pine branch trays on them one by one. Yan Yan steered the swords steadily and firmly.
Yan Yan concentrated with a solemn expression. His eyebrows furrowed nervously, and there was a thin sweat on his forehead.
"Every time Sixth Junior Brother serves the dishes, it is tempering his swordsmanship." Lu Yizhou said solemnly.
Zhao Ran nodded in fear.
Second Senior Sister's 'balancing tray' is the first difficulty.
Yan Yan put about thirty single trays on the stone table in front of the crowd. Luckily, there was no splash of juice on the trays, and there was no overflowing aura and sweetness either. He finally reached out and wiped down his forehead.
Su Yu walked out with a smile and sat between Hang Wan'er and the guest, Qian Qingqiu.
"Please try it."
Su Yu looked down at her storage bag and saw a pear-flower-like ice sculpture next to the small seal of the peak master. It is the size of apricot fruit, lifelike, full of petals, and with small and lifelike stamens. It was really cute.
This is where her inspiration today comes from.
This small seal of the peak master can really condense other shapes of ice.
Most of the time, she placed this small seal at the edge of the spirit jade box that Yan Yan bought a while ago.
In the jade box, there is an Iceberg Flower, white in color, slightly fragrant, like the petals of a pear in March. It is said that it blooms every fifty years and bears fruit in a hundred years.
Its shape and size are the most suitable for ice drinks. When it sinks into the bottom of a crystal clear glass cup, beauty and taste are integrated, which is full of enjoyment.
"Second Senior Sister, let's enjoy it!"
Su Yu nodded, and everyone in Zhiqiong Peak turned their expectations to the lacquered wood saucer in front of them.
There is one in front of every disciple.
This saucer is black and wood-like, but it is plain.
A single shallow jasper wine cup was placed on it, and a restriction was sealed on the shallow mouth so that the spiritual energy inside could not escape. They could not see the inside at the moment.
Beside the jasper wine cup is a small flawless white porcelain bowl.
But for some reason, although they couldn't see it, they felt a sense of coolness.
They had just won a victory and were in high spirits. They were feeling dry in the mouth and hot on the face. At this moment, the coolness from the cup was like a spring breeze, which brought the coldness of March.
Hang Wan'er swallowed.
First, she carefully opened the jasper wine cup on the left, glanced at it, and was stunned.
Two moon-like halos scattered immediately, revealing the clear color of the wine in the jasper cup. Inside the shimmering waves were actually three or four bright petal-like gauzes with a small pale golden center that shivered slightly because of her breath.
Hang Wan'er couldn't help thinking of the leisurely winter scene when white snow drifted into the spring on Zhiqiong Peak.
As if she blows her breath harder, this unsullied white petal can melt immediately.
Carefully, she smelled a faint fragrance in front of her nose.
She couldn't help but be more solemn and didn't dare to take it lightly.
Both of her hands stretched out, slowly and steadily lifting the jasper wine cup. She gently pressed her red lips against the edge of the cup.
The cold fragrance accompanied by the long mellow wine scent slipped between her lips and teeth in one breath.
Just a moment after it touched her mouth, Hang Wan'er sea of consciousness was shocked.
This is not a wine made of watered-down powdered elixir, but a whole crystal clear, trembling liquid elixir!
'How did Second Sister do it?'
Hang Wan'er quickly calmed down, closed her eyes, and let this soft and slightly cool 'wine-shaped elixir' slide into her mouth completely.
She bit her teeth and covered her mouth.
The wine is full of aroma but not strong, just like pear wine, gentle and pure.
Her mouth seems to be lightly wrapped by several pear petals and shrouded in clouds. After the light and elegant fragrance, it slowly reveals the mellow and slightly intoxicating lingering taste of wine on the tip of her tongue.
Hang Wan'er felt as if she was standing on her red silk, floating in the clouds of blooming flowers on the mountain behind Zhiqiong Peak. During the flight, falling flowers kept falling on her hair and shoulders, dyeing her dress with the fragrance of petals.
She felt... so beautiful for a moment.
Who needs a man when she can raise her hand and be full of fairy spirit?
When Hang Wan'er opened her eyes, a faint stream appeared in her eyes, but it quickly dissipated.
She raised her eyes and saw that her other junior sisters also closed their eyes and enjoyed the wine. The little faces showed intoxicated and blurred joy.
Hang Wan'er also felt a faint aura in her Dantian inside her belly, and she was suddenly very happy.
'Although this pill does not increase my cultivation method very much, but...'
"Second Senior Sister, I feel great."
Hang Wan'er wanted to say that she felt beautiful, but when she saw her second sister's bright face, she humbly took the unsaid word back.
'Beautiful.'
Hang Wan'er couldn't help but look at Qian Qingqiu's untouched cup.3
Qian Qingqiu smiled bitterly and hurriedly swallowed the wine in his cup.
Hang Wan'er was disappointed. Soon she turned her eyes to the small white porcelain bowl in the saucer.
After opening the bowl, cold air overflowed, revealing a rouge-colored round pill inside.
If she picks it up and plays with it in her hand, she can see the liquid rolling around inside, like water droplets.
'Amazing.'
Hang Wan'er couldn't put it down. She squinted her eyes, put the whole thing into her mouth, and buckled her teeth lightly.
'Sweet.'
The wine splashed out and pulled her from the pear-white elegance world to the mortal world.
This wine was indulging but not full of sweetness. It was like some kind of nectar, with the cold crushed ice. Swallowing it in one mouthful makes her body feel extremely comfortable, and her entire spiritual root seems to be trembling.
Hang Wan'er raised her head.
'So happy.'
"These two ice-cold wine elixirs have a weak aura. However, I didn't expect there is a quiet and far-reaching avenue with the meaning of flowering and fruiting in them." Qian Qingqiu also put down his empty bowl with a happy face. "Zhiqiong Peak is overjoyed today, but Junior Sister Su uses this wine to teach everyone how to be calm, not arrogant, and not slack. I admire it."
Su Yu smiled stiffly, then nodded. "Brother Qian, just have fun."
Qian Qingqiu also felt that the current Zhiqiong Peak had a great style for entertaining guests.
More lingering than ordinary spirit tea.
"Sister Su, the next challenge is to challenge a second-class peak. I wonder if Zhiqiong Peak has some thoughts?"
Su Yu raised her eyebrows, and Wei Zhao also put down the ordinary fruit wine in his hand.
Qian Qingqiu wrote the names and rankings of all second-rank peaks and placed them on the table. "Our Yuqiong Peak is at the bottom of the second class. Junior Sister Su can challenge us. But the other eleven second-rank peaks, Junior Sister Su must not challenge them easily."
"The one after us is the Baiyu Peak, who is practicing beast-mastering exercises. They have a fourth-grade sacred bear in the Nascent Soul stage in their control. Its defense is amazing."
"The chief disciple, Zhou Zhang, had inherited his master's mantle and subdued a descendant of their fourth-rank sacred bear. It is now a third-rank bear, which is equivalent to the peak of Golden Core."
Hang Wan'er immediately put down the nectar wine in her hand and frowned.
"I heard that the bear cub is still underage. It can immediately step into the Nascent Soul once it becomes an adult. It seems to have a violent temper. When Zhou Zhang captured the bear, it refused to accept him and angrily snapped off his second-grade spirit sword."
This time, the sweet nectar taste in her mouth faded a little.
"If you challenge Baiyu Peak, it is equivalent to confronting the two chiefs in Golden Core Peak. Indeed, Baiyu Peak is not a good choice."
This is the troublesome part of the Beast Mastering Technique.
Hang Wan'er couldn't even drink the nectar wine anymore.
Second-rank peaks' strength is like clouds.
Zhiqiong Peak still has a long way to go!
Su Yu also thought about it, but there are always more solutions than problems.
"Thank you, Brother Qian, for telling me. I think Brother Qian likes pear liquor, so please bring some back."
Qian Qingqiu gave her some flesh and blood of monsters as a gift, and she didn't turn it away. She immediately smiled and was grateful.
'It is good for practice.'
Qian Qingqiu also took his junior brother, Lin Zhen, to leave.
"Senior brother, Zhou Zhang likes to bully newcomers every year. If Zhiqiong Peak succeeds in challenging other second-class peaks, he will definitely bully them! He relied on that ghost-faced monkey and injured a lot of Golden Cores. Now that he has a sacred bear, it's even worse!"
Lin Zhen said angrily.
Qian Qingqiu frowned. "Today, Zhiqiong Peak has just won. It's not the time to spoil the fun."
Lin Zhen was annoyed. "Yes."
But as soon as they returned to their peak, familiar arrogant laughter sounded in the distance.
"Brother Chen, don't worry about whether Zhiqiong Peak dares to challenge us. If I don't break their hands and feet, I won't be surnamed Zhou, hahaha!"
Lin Zhen stared toward the source of that voice.
Qian Qingqiu looked over and saw Baiyu Peak's Zhou Zhang standing with Chen Shuxin, who had just advanced to Nascent Soul. He couldn't help but frown.
Zhou Zhang raised his eyes and saw him, and he arrogantly laughed.
"Brother Qian, you came just in time. I just finished training a new beast today, and I am worried that there is no one to try it with. Why don't you come with me."
He snapped his fingers. "Xiong Feng, come on."
'The third rank bear?'
Qian Qingqiu suddenly trembled and took out his guqin.
He was about to play it when he saw Zhou Zhang frown and look at the blank space behind him.
"Xiong Feng, Xiong Feng?!" Zhou Zhang turned around, pale in shock.
Lin Zhen stared at him.
Qian Qingqiu also looked at Zhou Zhang blankly.
'Uh... what about the sacred bear?'
...
In the backyard of Zhiqiong Peak, Hang Wan'er, who took three portions of Hundred Flowers Nectar Wine away, just hid it under her pillow. She was ready to lie down, but suddenly her neck was stiff.
A fluffy, soft, and warm mass was behind her.3
"Ah!"
A loud exclamation resounded above Zhiqiong Peak.
"What!"
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Zhiqiong Peak... disappeared from everyone's field of vision.
The gold spear condensed by Elder Hong returned to talisman form, collapsed, and disappeared.
The sound of inhalation sounded everywhere in the viewing seat, and then everyone exploded.
"How many monsters were piled up in front of Su Yu just now? What is each layer called? They say it's called magic hamburger? What kind of magic weapon is this?! The spear was inserted into three or four layers, and then it was instantly stagnant..."
The disciples watching the battle were looking at the projection array and immediately discussed it among themselves.
"Too fierce! Not only the defensive magic hamburger weapon. They are all in the Foundation Building stage. But in the last layers, all sorts of swordsmanship, Qin art, and hairpin were superimposed on top of each other. The heads and tails were connected, combining the originally weak power of Foundation Buildings disciples, combining six into one, and resisting a Nascent Soul's blow with this method. They completely drag the spear to death, which was absolutely unthinkable."
"Then Su Yu escaped the blow and was still refining more defensive magic weapons. Each clamshell can defend against a middle stage of Golden Core, and it was multiple stacks. I am afraid if the elder took out a second spear talisman, they could resist it too!"
'Zhiqiong Peak is so terrifying.'
Before, when they saw Zhiqiong Peak go against the wind demon birds, they understood that these disciples were far superior to ordinary Foundation Buildings. They could compete against Golden Cores.
But who knows, they are also able to resist a Nascent Soul's blow.
They are only at the Foundation Building stage.
"What is the ranking of Zhiqiong Peak now? They must be stronger than the first-place peak."
The first-place peak did not hurt the red-robed elder, but their talismans were broken. All six were eliminated.
Although Zhiqiong Peak did not hurt the elder, all six of them were safe and fled quickly.
"Even if they are captured by Elder Hong again, they already last longer than the first-place peak. I just don't know if their evaluation will be stronger than Chen Shuxin's breakthrough of Nascent Soul."
"From the part where they used the Magic Burger, it's no exaggeration to say that Zhiqiong Peak is the first in defense and escape. Their means are excellent! But in the part of the attack, Chen Shuxin is still number one!"
Several peak masters are also whispering.
"Indeed, Chen Shuxin broke the elder's defensive aura, and the elder's clothes were torn. Overall, he was the first."
But as soon as they finished speaking, they stopped.
They saw in the projection array Elder Hong's forehead twitching while standing. He was ready to fly and chase Zhiqiong Peak. He stepped his right foot forward one step, but he heard a pop.
The muddy ground under his feet was stepped on, and the mud exploded.
Elder Hong was so disgusted that he immediately raised his feet and cut off his aura angrily.
But as soon as the aura was slashed, a four-clawed silver hairpin hidden in the mud flew out as if it was calculated. The sharp claws were hitting the soles of his feet that had just risen!
A claw mark was instantly left on his shoes.
In an instant, a drop of blood came out.1
The audience was shocked.
"How did they plan this? Obviously, they all ran away?"
"The attacks of Zhiqiong Peak were as fierce as a tiger just now. I thought it was to pester the elder. As a result, this group of disciples who had just established the foundation escaped unscathed and even injured the elder?"
Elder Hong stood on the trial ground, gritted his teeth, and closed his eyes. He took a deep breath. "The next peak, no, the next two peaks, come up together."
'The elder is angry. The elder is really angry.'
The eleventh-place and twelfth-place peaks want to cry without tears.1
The elder doesn't go after Zhiqiong Peak. Why did he call them instead?
Zhiqiong Peak didn't even feel guilty about leaving them behind. Quickly go and become the top three of the third-rank peaks and challenge a second-class peak!
After all, the remaining third-class peaks are really not at the same level as the Zhiqiong Peak.
Soon, the projection array was repositioned to the only peak still inside the trial ground—
Inside a huge snowball that is still rolling...
The voice of the six people from Zhiqiong Peak came from the inside.
"A little dizzy, Second Senior Sister."
"I want to vomit... Bleargh."
"Forbearance, Seventh Junior Sister. You usually feel like throwing up when you see a male cultivator anyway, so you should be used to it."1
"Be strong." Su Yu's encouraging voice sounded. "Second senior sister will improve this rolling ball next time."
"(Gag) Help, Second Senior Sister. Don't say any more words. Bleargh..."
Everyone watching the game was dumbfounded.
A muffled voice, which seemed to be the male cultivator with Guiyi Swordsmanship, only sounded halfway through the conversation. "Seventh Junior Sister, you left your hairpin. How is it?"
"It's a little too far away. I could only leave 30% of the power compared to usual," said a voice that was uncomfortable but immediately spirited. "But it's hidden in the dirty magic weapon of Second Senior Sister. The elder thinks it's too dirty, so he won't take a second look, let alone observe its spiritual power. They should not have been discovered."
"There is a 60% probability that it can be done. According to my observation, he likes to step on his right foot first before flying, which is about twenty-three to twenty-five centimeters away from him. If he gets dirty, the elder must cut off his aura, so his defense is the weakest now."
"Seventh Senior Sister is mighty! I wonder if the elder bleeds, even if one drop or two..."
Onlookers: "..."
Su Yu quickly said, "Yu Dong, you get ready to send some qi and blood elixir later. Give one to Elixir Hong. We should take care of him if he gets hurt."
"Yes," Yu Dong responded quickly, adding, "According to our current speed, we have already left about seventy-five feet away. What if the elder catches up? Should we go further, or should we fight?"
After a while, Su Yu sighed leisurely, "There are not enough wind demon birds in my spatial storage bag."
"Hey, senior sister can't make any more multi-defense hamburgers."
"It's a pity that the flesh and bones of those monsters, which were worth at least 38,000 yuan, were all shattered by Elder Hong's golden spear. Originally if they are made into a magic weapon in Senior Sister's hands, it can at least double the worth."
Yu Dong felt distressed, but soon his mood became high.
"But Elder Hong gave us six 4th-grade talismans that can resist a blow from the Nascent Soul. We didn't use any of them. One can sell for 70,000 spirit stones. In this battle, we did not make a loss!"
Six talismans are worth 420,000 Spirit Stones.
It was suddenly quiet inside the Zhiqiong Peak's snowball.
After a moment, Su Yu's calm and beautiful voice sounded. "If we challenge a second-rank peak, can we continue to participate in the qualifying competition for the third-rank peaks next year?"
All the peak masters and elders who watched were speechless.
The disciples watching the battle were also dumbfounded.
People are here to compete, but Zhiqiong Peak is here to earn spirit stones.1
'However, it's really... a big profit.'
'Even a second-class peak cannot earn that much, right?'
In front of the projection array, Elder Hong, who had just flown out of the trial ground, heard it. His face was darkened. He immediately turned around and was about to rush back into the trial ground.
Elder Zhang, whose shoulders were already trembling with laughter, hurriedly extended his hand to stop him.
"Haha, no, they didn't violate the rules. Ahhahahaha! This old man is really... I feel like I don't need to take medicine today, and I'm already three years younger, haha!"
Elder Hong: ...
Even for a hundred-year-old friendship, this kind of offense is worth cutting off the robe and cutting off the relationship.
He took a deep breath and looked at the first elder of the Precepts Hall. He saw that the other party's light-hearted face was also smiling. Elder Hong's eyebrows and feet twitched.
He flipped his sleeves and snorted immediately.
"This year's third-place rankings competition is over."
"Four rounds of comprehensive rankings - Linran Peak and Zhiqiong Peak are both the first, with 100,000 Spirit Stones awarded! Jingang Peak second, with 50,000 Spirit Stones..."
Everyone was shocked.
"Both first?"
"Is this also possible? Is there a precedent in this sect previously?"
"It also makes sense. Although in the third and fourth challenges, Linran Peak was slightly better, in the first two challenges, Zhiqiong Peak was the first. Their performance in the third and fourth challenges is also not weak!"
Chen Shuxin, Linran Peak's disciples, and their Peak Master, Yi Ge, looked at Elder Hong in disbelief.
"Shut up!"
Elder Hong snorted.
He was in a bad mood. He rolled his sleeves and took a step forward, about to fly away. But he looked down at his right foot. It was exactly twenty-three centimeters forward!
The corners of his brows twitched, and he threw out a talisman to teleport out.
"Oh, don't go. Junior Su said that she wants to give you the Qi and Blood Pill." Elder Zhang hurriedly followed him with a smile but managed to give Yi Ge a proud look before leaving.
Yi Ge took a deep breath and immediately tore apart the air, disappearing instantly.
After they left, the disciples watching the battle could not help but look at the projection array in admiration.
'Zhiqiong Peak... is a bit strong.'
Their methods are more troublesome than Chen Shuxin's level-up into the Nascent Soul, and it was really endless.
What's even more terrifying is that they have only built their foundation now. What will happen to them in the future?
"By then, could Elder Hong be defeated?"
Everyone trembled for a moment, frightened by this thought.
While speaking, Su Yu and her party walked out of the trial ground.
Everyone stared at them with surprise, fear, or anticipation.
Who knows who started first and shouted congratulations to Zhiqiong Peak from afar.
"Congratulations to Senior Sister Su, the rise of Zhiqiong Peak is just around the corner!"
"Congratulations to Zhiqiong Peak. You will challenge a second-class peak in a few days and become a second-class peak. It has already in the bag. Senior Sister Su is amazing."
"All your Foundation Buildings are all like Golden Cores. Senior Sister Su's refining tools and pills are also very powerful. Compared with Senior Brother Chen, you are not inferior."
Everyone seemed to know Su Yu, and they shouted very kindly.
Su Yu did not refuse and nodded gently to them.
This is the beginning of a chef's reputation.
She bowed to everyone calmly.
When everyone saw it, they were even more excited and praised constantly.
"Everyone said that an alchemist is unruly and arrogant, but I think Senior Sister Su is first-class in style. Her character is even more so."
"Senior Sister Su is really a role model for our generation. She is neither arrogant nor dry. No wonder an elder of Wanjian Mountain appreciated her."
If it wasn't for her being surrounded by the five core disciples of Zhiqiong Peak, they probably would rush over to compliment her at close range and ask for a few magic weapons.
Chen Shuxin, who was standing next to the top disciples of Linran Peak, tried his best to restrain the surging coldness in his eyes.
He just broke through Nascent Soul and won first place. He should have attracted the attention of thousands of people and been praised by the elders.
But now, there are only a few disciples in front of him. Even the disciples who came to congratulate him just hurriedly exchanged a few words, then left immediately and went to Su Yu's side.
A Golden Cores has two hundred years of life. Stepping into the Nascent Soul increases his lifespan to five hundred years in one fell swoop.
Less than ten people out of one hundred can reach this point. Once crossed, they officially open a door leading to the path of ascension.
The Nascent Soul in their body is equivalent to a second life for a cultivator. As long as the Nascent Soul does not die, even if the cultivator's body dies, he can still maintain a breath of aura and sentience. There is a chance to re-enter the path of ascension.
Stepping into the Nascent Soul should have been his most dazzling day. He should have received the admiration of all the third-class peaks and no-grade peaks, even maybe from some second-class disciples.
But—
Xiao Muge defeated him with a sword on the day he broke through the peak of the Golden Core.
Today, he broke the threshold and stepped into Nascent Soul, but this Su Yu robbed him of his glory again. She made him a mediocre Nascent Soul, the most ridiculous first-place in third-class peaks.
'What a great Zhiqiong Peak!'
Nanxun disciples are forbidden to fight privately and hurt each other's lives.
But when he goes to Tiansheng Academy, he will return this shame tenfold!
Chen Shuxin took a deep breath and quickly left with a sullen face. "Go back to the peak!"
...
In the Zhiqiong Peak
The disciples hadn't come back for almost three days. They stayed in the library for two days before, and when they came back at this time, one by one, all sorts of flying swords and flying tools passed through the sky on Zhiqiong Peak. They went back and forth several times before landing reluctantly.
It's still better to come home to their own nest.
Yan Yan flying swords moved all the stone tables and benches in each courtyard. Yu Dong went to the exchange office to sell the redundant or duplicated monster beasts and buy other ingredients.
Wei Zhao was sitting in a wheelchair with a long wooden table in front of him.
There is a three-legged silver cauldron on it, with three sticks of burning purple smoke incense.
In front of the silver cauldron are two wooden plaques with Elder Mu and Xiao Muge's names engraved. These two plaques are connected to their spirits.
The wooden plaques are still in good condition.
With joy and anxiety, Wei Zhao took his younger brothers and sisters to bow to these plaques.
There are also two talismans on the silver tripod with a little bit of silvery light. They just bought it at the sect exchange office. It is said that if you place a trace of a divine soul, you can transmit a sound over a thousand miles.
Wei Zhao's face was happy but heavy at this time, as were the other disciples behind him.
"Master, Big Brother, you must be seriously injured now if you are unable to return to the peak. I hope that you are not in danger."
He choked.
"But don't worry, under the leadership of Second Senior Sister, we successfully retained our third-class seat."
"You will be frightened when you return to the peak."
The younger brothers and sisters looked at the small kitchen with a heavy expressions on their faces.
"Everything is thanks to Second Senior Sister."
Wei Zhao's eyes flickered, looking at the two wooden signs on the silver tripod.
"Master, Senior Brother, if you can hear us, don't worry about us. We have the protection of Second Senior Sister. Everything is fine now."
After he said this, Su Yu also brought a tray to the two wooden signs.
Wei Zhao smiled and said, "Look, Master, Senior Brother, this is the snack made by Second Senior Sister today. Can you see it?"
All the brothers and sisters laughed and burst into tears.
"Master, take care."
"Master, don't worry about us."
"Don't miss us. As long as you are okay, protect yourself, and do your own thing. Don't rush and make mistakes. You can return to the peak later."
Wei Zhao respectfully said.
...
Xiao Muge closed his eyes on the ice lake, and his hands were condensing his eleventh ice soul.
Under full exertion, a dragon-snake-like thunder tribulation continues to condense.
He couldn't help but sweat on his forehead and didn't dare to be distracted.
The Thunder Tribulation has been getting closer and closer in the past few days.
He didn't dare to be distracted or investigate the situation of his younger brothers and sisters on the peak.
But a leisurely fragrance of pear wine drifted into his nose.
He was exhausted.
His throat is thirsty.
And an intermittent familiar voice sounded indistinctly in his ears.
"Senior Brother, we have retained our third-class seat."
Xiao Muge was delighted.
"Senior Brother, don't worry... go... don't... come back."2
"?!"
...
Su Yu and other Wei Zhao said respectfully at the wooden table before saying, "Yan Yan, come in and help me."
In an instant, the eyes of all the younger brothers and sisters lit up.
Wei Zhao quickly faced the wooden sign, bowed, and saluted again, "Master, senior brother, we will go to have snacks. I'll burn incense later and tell you what happened during this period of time."
After Wei Zhao finished speaking, Yan Yan immediately turned around and took out more than 30 flying swords, carefully floating into the small kitchen.
Those spiritual swords lined up in front of Su Yu, who placed pine branch trays on them one by one. Yan Yan steered the swords steadily and firmly.
Yan Yan concentrated with a solemn expression. His eyebrows furrowed nervously, and there was a thin sweat on his forehead.
"Every time Sixth Junior Brother serves the dishes, it is tempering his swordsmanship." Lu Yizhou said solemnly.
Zhao Ran nodded in fear.
Second Senior Sister's 'balancing tray' is the first difficulty.
Yan Yan put about thirty single trays on the stone table in front of the crowd. Luckily, there was no splash of juice on the trays, and there was no overflowing aura and sweetness either. He finally reached out and wiped down his forehead.
Su Yu walked out with a smile and sat between Hang Wan'er and the guest, Qian Qingqiu.
"Please try it."
Su Yu looked down at her storage bag and saw a pear-flower-like ice sculpture next to the small seal of the peak master. It is the size of apricot fruit, lifelike, full of petals, and with small and lifelike stamens. It was really cute.
This is where her inspiration today comes from.
This small seal of the peak master can really condense other shapes of ice.
Most of the time, she placed this small seal at the edge of the spirit jade box that Yan Yan bought a while ago.
In the jade box, there is an Iceberg Flower, white in color, slightly fragrant, like the petals of a pear in March. It is said that it blooms every fifty years and bears fruit in a hundred years.
Its shape and size are the most suitable for ice drinks. When it sinks into the bottom of a crystal clear glass cup, beauty and taste are integrated, which is full of enjoyment.
"Second Senior Sister, let's enjoy it!"
Su Yu nodded, and everyone in Zhiqiong Peak turned their expectations to the lacquered wood saucer in front of them.
There is one in front of every disciple.
This saucer is black and wood-like, but it is plain.
A single shallow jasper wine cup was placed on it, and a restriction was sealed on the shallow mouth so that the spiritual energy inside could not escape. They could not see the inside at the moment.
Beside the jasper wine cup is a small flawless white porcelain bowl.
But for some reason, although they couldn't see it, they felt a sense of coolness.
They had just won a victory and were in high spirits. They were feeling dry in the mouth and hot on the face. At this moment, the coolness from the cup was like a spring breeze, which brought the coldness of March.
Hang Wan'er swallowed.
First, she carefully opened the jasper wine cup on the left, glanced at it, and was stunned.
Two moon-like halos scattered immediately, revealing the clear color of the wine in the jasper cup. Inside the shimmering waves were actually three or four bright petal-like gauzes with a small pale golden center that shivered slightly because of her breath.
Hang Wan'er couldn't help thinking of the leisurely winter scene when white snow drifted into the spring on Zhiqiong Peak.
As if she blows her breath harder, this unsullied white petal can melt immediately.
Carefully, she smelled a faint fragrance in front of her nose.
She couldn't help but be more solemn and didn't dare to take it lightly.
Both of her hands stretched out, slowly and steadily lifting the jasper wine cup. She gently pressed her red lips against the edge of the cup.
The cold fragrance accompanied by the long mellow wine scent slipped between her lips and teeth in one breath.
Just a moment after it touched her mouth, Hang Wan'er sea of consciousness was shocked.
This is not a wine made of watered-down powdered elixir, but a whole crystal clear, trembling liquid elixir!
'How did Second Sister do it?'
Hang Wan'er quickly calmed down, closed her eyes, and let this soft and slightly cool 'wine-shaped elixir' slide into her mouth completely.
She bit her teeth and covered her mouth.
The wine is full of aroma but not strong, just like pear wine, gentle and pure.
Her mouth seems to be lightly wrapped by several pear petals and shrouded in clouds. After the light and elegant fragrance, it slowly reveals the mellow and slightly intoxicating lingering taste of wine on the tip of her tongue.
Hang Wan'er felt as if she was standing on her red silk, floating in the clouds of blooming flowers on the mountain behind Zhiqiong Peak. During the flight, falling flowers kept falling on her hair and shoulders, dyeing her dress with the fragrance of petals.
She felt... so beautiful for a moment.
Who needs a man when she can raise her hand and be full of fairy spirit?
When Hang Wan'er opened her eyes, a faint stream appeared in her eyes, but it quickly dissipated.
She raised her eyes and saw that her other junior sisters also closed their eyes and enjoyed the wine. The little faces showed intoxicated and blurred joy.
Hang Wan'er also felt a faint aura in her Dantian inside her belly, and she was suddenly very happy.
'Although this pill does not increase my cultivation method very much, but...'
"Second Senior Sister, I feel great."
Hang Wan'er wanted to say that she felt beautiful, but when she saw her second sister's bright face, she humbly took the unsaid word back.
'Beautiful.'
Hang Wan'er couldn't help but look at Qian Qingqiu's untouched cup.3
Qian Qingqiu smiled bitterly and hurriedly swallowed the wine in his cup.
Hang Wan'er was disappointed. Soon she turned her eyes to the small white porcelain bowl in the saucer.
After opening the bowl, cold air overflowed, revealing a rouge-colored round pill inside.
If she picks it up and plays with it in her hand, she can see the liquid rolling around inside, like water droplets.
'Amazing.'
Hang Wan'er couldn't put it down. She squinted her eyes, put the whole thing into her mouth, and buckled her teeth lightly.
'Sweet.'
The wine splashed out and pulled her from the pear-white elegance world to the mortal world.
This wine was indulging but not full of sweetness. It was like some kind of nectar, with the cold crushed ice. Swallowing it in one mouthful makes her body feel extremely comfortable, and her entire spiritual root seems to be trembling.
Hang Wan'er raised her head.
'So happy.'
"These two ice-cold wine elixirs have a weak aura. However, I didn't expect there is a quiet and far-reaching avenue with the meaning of flowering and fruiting in them." Qian Qingqiu also put down his empty bowl with a happy face. "Zhiqiong Peak is overjoyed today, but Junior Sister Su uses this wine to teach everyone how to be calm, not arrogant, and not slack. I admire it."
Su Yu smiled stiffly, then nodded. "Brother Qian, just have fun."
Qian Qingqiu also felt that the current Zhiqiong Peak had a great style for entertaining guests.
More lingering than ordinary spirit tea.
"Sister Su, the next challenge is to challenge a second-class peak. I wonder if Zhiqiong Peak has some thoughts?"
Su Yu raised her eyebrows, and Wei Zhao also put down the ordinary fruit wine in his hand.
Qian Qingqiu wrote the names and rankings of all second-rank peaks and placed them on the table. "Our Yuqiong Peak is at the bottom of the second class. Junior Sister Su can challenge us. But the other eleven second-rank peaks, Junior Sister Su must not challenge them easily."
"The one after us is the Baiyu Peak, who is practicing beast-mastering exercises. They have a fourth-grade sacred bear in the Nascent Soul stage in their control. Its defense is amazing."
"The chief disciple, Zhou Zhang, had inherited his master's mantle and subdued a descendant of their fourth-rank sacred bear. It is now a third-rank bear, which is equivalent to the peak of Golden Core."
Hang Wan'er immediately put down the nectar wine in her hand and frowned.
"I heard that the bear cub is still underage. It can immediately step into the Nascent Soul once it becomes an adult. It seems to have a violent temper. When Zhou Zhang captured the bear, it refused to accept him and angrily snapped off his second-grade spirit sword."
This time, the sweet nectar taste in her mouth faded a little.
"If you challenge Baiyu Peak, it is equivalent to confronting the two chiefs in Golden Core Peak. Indeed, Baiyu Peak is not a good choice."
This is the troublesome part of the Beast Mastering Technique.
Hang Wan'er couldn't even drink the nectar wine anymore.
Second-rank peaks' strength is like clouds.
Zhiqiong Peak still has a long way to go!
Su Yu also thought about it, but there are always more solutions than problems.
"Thank you, Brother Qian, for telling me. I think Brother Qian likes pear liquor, so please bring some back."
Qian Qingqiu gave her some flesh and blood of monsters as a gift, and she didn't turn it away. She immediately smiled and was grateful.
'It is good for practice.'
Qian Qingqiu also took his junior brother, Lin Zhen, to leave.
"Senior brother, Zhou Zhang likes to bully newcomers every year. If Zhiqiong Peak succeeds in challenging other second-class peaks, he will definitely bully them! He relied on that ghost-faced monkey and injured a lot of Golden Cores. Now that he has a sacred bear, it's even worse!"
Lin Zhen said angrily.
Qian Qingqiu frowned. "Today, Zhiqiong Peak has just won. It's not the time to spoil the fun."
Lin Zhen was annoyed. "Yes."
But as soon as they returned to their peak, familiar arrogant laughter sounded in the distance.
"Brother Chen, don't worry about whether Zhiqiong Peak dares to challenge us. If I don't break their hands and feet, I won't be surnamed Zhou, hahaha!"
Lin Zhen stared toward the source of that voice.
Qian Qingqiu looked over and saw Baiyu Peak's Zhou Zhang standing with Chen Shuxin, who had just advanced to Nascent Soul. He couldn't help but frown.
Zhou Zhang raised his eyes and saw him, and he arrogantly laughed.
"Brother Qian, you came just in time. I just finished training a new beast today, and I am worried that there is no one to try it with. Why don't you come with me."
He snapped his fingers. "Xiong Feng, come on."
'The third rank bear?'
Qian Qingqiu suddenly trembled and took out his guqin.
He was about to play it when he saw Zhou Zhang frown and look at the blank space behind him.
"Xiong Feng, Xiong Feng?!" Zhou Zhang turned around, pale in shock.
Lin Zhen stared at him.
Qian Qingqiu also looked at Zhou Zhang blankly.
'Uh... what about the sacred bear?'
...
In the backyard of Zhiqiong Peak, Hang Wan'er, who took three portions of Hundred Flowers Nectar Wine away, just hid it under her pillow. She was ready to lie down, but suddenly her neck was stiff.
A fluffy, soft, and warm mass was behind her.3
"Ah!"
A loud exclamation resounded above Zhiqiong Peak.
"What!"
Zhiqiong Peak... disappeared from everyone's field of vision.The gold spear condensed by Elder Hong returned to talisman form, collapsed, and disappeared.The sound of inhalation sounded everywhere in the viewing seat, and then everyone exploded."How many monsters were piled up in front of Su Yu just now? What is each layer called? They say it's called magic hamburger? What kind of magic weapon is this?! The spear was inserted into three or four layers, and then it was instantly stagnant..."The disciples watching the battle were looking at the projection array and immediately discussed it among themselves."Too fierce! Not only the defensive magic hamburger weapon. They are all in the Foundation Building stage. But in the last layers, all sorts of swordsmanship, Qin art, and hairpin were superimposed on top of each other. The heads and tails were connected, combining the originally weak power of Foundation Buildings disciples, combining six into one, and resisting a Nascent Soul's blow with this method. They completely drag the spear to death, which was absolutely unthinkable.""Then Su Yu escaped the blow and was still refining more defensive magic weapons. Each clamshell can defend against a middle stage of Golden Core, and it was multiple stacks. I am afraid if the elder took out a second spear talisman, they could resist it too!"'Zhiqiong Peak is so terrifying.'Before, when they saw Zhiqiong Peak go against the wind demon birds, they understood that these disciples were far superior to ordinary Foundation Buildings. They could compete against Golden Cores.But who knows, they are also able to resist a Nascent Soul's blow.They are only at the Foundation Building stage."What is the ranking of Zhiqiong Peak now? They must be stronger than the first-place peak."The first-place peak did not hurt the red-robed elder, but their talismans were broken. All six were eliminated.Although Zhiqiong Peak did not hurt the elder, all six of them were safe and fled quickly."Even if they are captured by Elder Hong again, they already last longer than the first-place peak. I just don't know if their evaluation will be stronger than Chen Shuxin's breakthrough of Nascent Soul.""From the part where they used the Magic Burger, it's no exaggeration to say that Zhiqiong Peak is the first in defense and escape. Their means are excellent! But in the part of the attack, Chen Shuxin is still number one!"Several peak masters are also whispering."Indeed, Chen Shuxin broke the elder's defensive aura, and the elder's clothes were torn. Overall, he was the first."But as soon as they finished speaking, they stopped.They saw in the projection array Elder Hong's forehead twitching while standing. He was ready to fly and chase Zhiqiong Peak. He stepped his right foot forward one step, but he heard a pop.The muddy ground under his feet was stepped on, and the mud exploded.Elder Hong was so disgusted that he immediately raised his feet and cut off his aura angrily.But as soon as the aura was slashed, a four-clawed silver hairpin hidden in the mud flew out as if it was calculated. The sharp claws were hitting the soles of his feet that had just risen!A claw mark was instantly left on his shoes.In an instant, a drop of blood came out.1The audience was shocked."How did they plan this? Obviously, they all ran away?""The attacks of Zhiqiong Peak were as fierce as a tiger just now. I thought it was to pester the elder. As a result, this group of disciples who had just established the foundation escaped unscathed and even injured the elder?"Elder Hong stood on the trial ground, gritted his teeth, and closed his eyes. He took a deep breath. "The next peak, no, the next two peaks, come up together."'The elder is angry. The elder is really angry.'The eleventh-place and twelfth-place peaks want to cry without tears.1The elder doesn't go after Zhiqiong Peak. Why did he call them instead?Zhiqiong Peak didn't even feel guilty about leaving them behind. Quickly go and become the top three of the third-rank peaks and challenge a second-class peak!After all, the remaining third-class peaks are really not at the same level as the Zhiqiong Peak.Soon, the projection array was repositioned to the only peak still inside the trial groundInside a huge snowball that is still rolling...The voice of the six people from Zhiqiong Peak came from the inside."A little dizzy, Second Senior Sister.""I want to vomit... Bleargh.""Forbearance, Seventh Junior Sister. You usually feel like throwing up when you see a male cultivator anyway, so you should be used to it."1"Be strong." Su Yu's encouraging voice sounded. "Second senior sister will improve this rolling ball next time.""Gag Help, Second Senior Sister. Don't say any more words. Bleargh..."Everyone watching the game was dumbfounded.A muffled voice, which seemed to be the male cultivator with Guiyi Swordsmanship, only sounded halfway through the conversation. "Seventh Junior Sister, you left your hairpin. How is it?""It's a little too far away. I could only leave 30% of the power compared to usual," said a voice that was uncomfortable but immediately spirited. "But it's hidden in the dirty magic weapon of Second Senior Sister. The elder thinks it's too dirty, so he won't take a second look, let alone observe its spiritual power. They should not have been discovered.""There is a 60% probability that it can be done. According to my observation, he likes to step on his right foot first before flying, which is about twenty-three to twenty-five centimeters away from him. If he gets dirty, the elder must cut off his aura, so his defense is the weakest now.""Seventh Senior Sister is mighty! I wonder if the elder bleeds, even if one drop or two..."Onlookers: "..."Su Yu quickly said, "Yu Dong, you get ready to send some qi and blood elixir later. Give one to Elixir Hong. We should take care of him if he gets hurt.""Yes," Yu Dong responded quickly, adding, "According to our current speed, we have already left about seventy-five feet away. What if the elder catches up? Should we go further, or should we fight?"After a while, Su Yu sighed leisurely, "There are not enough wind demon birds in my spatial storage bag.""Hey, senior sister can't make any more multi-defense hamburgers.""It's a pity that the flesh and bones of those monsters, which were worth at least 38,000 yuan, were all shattered by Elder Hong's golden spear. Originally if they are made into a magic weapon in Senior Sister's hands, it can at least double the worth."Yu Dong felt distressed, but soon his mood became high."But Elder Hong gave us six 4th-grade talismans that can resist a blow from the Nascent Soul. We didn't use any of them. One can sell for 70,000 spirit stones. In this battle, we did not make a loss!"Six talismans are worth 420,000 Spirit Stones.It was suddenly quiet inside the Zhiqiong Peak's snowball.After a moment, Su Yu's calm and beautiful voice sounded. "If we challenge a second-rank peak, can we continue to participate in the qualifying competition for the third-rank peaks next year?"All the peak masters and elders who watched were speechless.The disciples watching the battle were also dumbfounded.People are here to compete, but Zhiqiong Peak is here to earn spirit stones.1'However, it's really... a big profit.''Even a second-class peak cannot earn that much, right?'In front of the projection array, Elder Hong, who had just flown out of the trial ground, heard it. His face was darkened. He immediately turned around and was about to rush back into the trial ground.Elder Zhang, whose shoulders were already trembling with laughter, hurriedly extended his hand to stop him."Haha, no, they didn't violate the rules. Ahhahahaha! This old man is really... I feel like I don't need to take medicine today, and I'm already three years younger, haha!"Elder Hong: ...Even for a hundred-year-old friendship, this kind of offense is worth cutting off the robe and cutting off the relationship.He took a deep breath and looked at the first elder of the Precepts Hall. He saw that the other party's light-hearted face was also smiling. Elder Hong's eyebrows and feet twitched.He flipped his sleeves and snorted immediately."This year's third-place rankings competition is over.""Four rounds of comprehensive rankings - Linran Peak and Zhiqiong Peak are both the first, with 100,000 Spirit Stones awarded! Jingang Peak second, with 50,000 Spirit Stones..."Everyone was shocked."Both first?""Is this also possible? Is there a precedent in this sect previously?""It also makes sense. Although in the third and fourth challenges, Linran Peak was slightly better, in the first two challenges, Zhiqiong Peak was the first. Their performance in the third and fourth challenges is also not weak!"Chen Shuxin, Linran Peak's disciples, and their Peak Master, Yi Ge, looked at Elder Hong in disbelief."Shut up!"Elder Hong snorted.He was in a bad mood. He rolled his sleeves and took a step forward, about to fly away. But he looked down at his right foot. It was exactly twenty-three centimeters forward!The corners of his brows twitched, and he threw out a talisman to teleport out."Oh, don't go. Junior Su said that she wants to give you the Qi and Blood Pill." Elder Zhang hurriedly followed him with a smile but managed to give Yi Ge a proud look before leaving.Yi Ge took a deep breath and immediately tore apart the air, disappearing instantly.After they left, the disciples watching the battle could not help but look at the projection array in admiration.'Zhiqiong Peak... is a bit strong.'Their methods are more troublesome than Chen Shuxin's level-up into the Nascent Soul, and it was really endless.What's even more terrifying is that they have only built their foundation now. What will happen to them in the future?"By then, could Elder Hong be defeated?"Everyone trembled for a moment, frightened by this thought.While speaking, Su Yu and her party walked out of the trial ground.Everyone stared at them with surprise, fear, or anticipation.Who knows who started first and shouted congratulations to Zhiqiong Peak from afar."Congratulations to Senior Sister Su, the rise of Zhiqiong Peak is just around the corner!""Congratulations to Zhiqiong Peak. You will challenge a second-class peak in a few days and become a second-class peak. It has already in the bag. Senior Sister Su is amazing.""All your Foundation Buildings are all like Golden Cores. Senior Sister Su's refining tools and pills are also very powerful. Compared with Senior Brother Chen, you are not inferior."Everyone seemed to know Su Yu, and they shouted very kindly.Su Yu did not refuse and nodded gently to them.This is the beginning of a chef's reputation.She bowed to everyone calmly.When everyone saw it, they were even more excited and praised constantly."Everyone said that an alchemist is unruly and arrogant, but I think Senior Sister Su is first-class in style. Her character is even more so.""Senior Sister Su is really a role model for our generation. She is neither arrogant nor dry. No wonder an elder of Wanjian Mountain appreciated her."If it wasn't for her being surrounded by the five core disciples of Zhiqiong Peak, they probably would rush over to compliment her at close range and ask for a few magic weapons.Chen Shuxin, who was standing next to the top disciples of Linran Peak, tried his best to restrain the surging coldness in his eyes.He just broke through Nascent Soul and won first place. He should have attracted the attention of thousands of people and been praised by the elders.But now, there are only a few disciples in front of him. Even the disciples who came to congratulate him just hurriedly exchanged a few words, then left immediately and went to Su Yu's side.A Golden Cores has two hundred years of life. Stepping into the Nascent Soul increases his lifespan to five hundred years in one fell swoop.Less than ten people out of one hundred can reach this point. Once crossed, they officially open a door leading to the path of ascension.The Nascent Soul in their body is equivalent to a second life for a cultivator. As long as the Nascent Soul does not die, even if the cultivator's body dies, he can still maintain a breath of aura and sentience. There is a chance to re-enter the path of ascension.Stepping into the Nascent Soul should have been his most dazzling day. He should have received the admiration of all the third-class peaks and no-grade peaks, even maybe from some second-class disciples.ButXiao Muge defeated him with a sword on the day he broke through the peak of the Golden Core.Today, he broke the threshold and stepped into Nascent Soul, but this Su Yu robbed him of his glory again. She made him a mediocre Nascent Soul, the most ridiculous first-place in third-class peaks.'What a great Zhiqiong Peak!'Nanxun disciples are forbidden to fight privately and hurt each other's lives.But when he goes to Tiansheng Academy, he will return this shame tenfold!Chen Shuxin took a deep breath and quickly left with a sullen face. "Go back to the peak!"...In the Zhiqiong PeakThe disciples hadn't come back for almost three days. They stayed in the library for two days before, and when they came back at this time, one by one, all sorts of flying swords and flying tools passed through the sky on Zhiqiong Peak. They went back and forth several times before landing reluctantly.It's still better to come home to their own nest.Yan Yan flying swords moved all the stone tables and benches in each courtyard. Yu Dong went to the exchange office to sell the redundant or duplicated monster beasts and buy other ingredients.Wei Zhao was sitting in a wheelchair with a long wooden table in front of him.There is a three-legged silver cauldron on it, with three sticks of burning purple smoke incense.In front of the silver cauldron are two wooden plaques with Elder Mu and Xiao Muge's names engraved. These two plaques are connected to their spirits.The wooden plaques are still in good condition.With joy and anxiety, Wei Zhao took his younger brothers and sisters to bow to these plaques.There are also two talismans on the silver tripod with a little bit of silvery light. They just bought it at the sect exchange office. It is said that if you place a trace of a divine soul, you can transmit a sound over a thousand miles.Wei Zhao's face was happy but heavy at this time, as were the other disciples behind him."Master, Big Brother, you must be seriously injured now if you are unable to return to the peak. I hope that you are not in danger."He choked."But don't worry, under the leadership of Second Senior Sister, we successfully retained our third-class seat.""You will be frightened when you return to the peak."The younger brothers and sisters looked at the small kitchen with a heavy expressions on their faces."Everything is thanks to Second Senior Sister."Wei Zhao's eyes flickered, looking at the two wooden signs on the silver tripod."Master, Senior Brother, if you can hear us, don't worry about us. We have the protection of Second Senior Sister. Everything is fine now."After he said this, Su Yu also brought a tray to the two wooden signs.Wei Zhao smiled and said, "Look, Master, Senior Brother, this is the snack made by Second Senior Sister today. Can you see it?"All the brothers and sisters laughed and burst into tears."Master, take care.""Master, don't worry about us.""Don't miss us. As long as you are okay, protect yourself, and do your own thing. Don't rush and make mistakes. You can return to the peak later."Wei Zhao respectfully said....Xiao Muge closed his eyes on the ice lake, and his hands were condensing his eleventh ice soul.Under full exertion, a dragon-snake-like thunder tribulation continues to condense.He couldn't help but sweat on his forehead and didn't dare to be distracted.The Thunder Tribulation has been getting closer and closer in the past few days.He didn't dare to be distracted or investigate the situation of his younger brothers and sisters on the peak.But a leisurely fragrance of pear wine drifted into his nose.He was exhausted.His throat is thirsty.And an intermittent familiar voice sounded indistinctly in his ears."Senior Brother, we have retained our third-class seat."Xiao Muge was delighted."Senior Brother, don't worry... go... don't... come back."2"?!"...Su Yu and other Wei Zhao said respectfully at the wooden table before saying, "Yan Yan, come in and help me."In an instant, the eyes of all the younger brothers and sisters lit up.Wei Zhao quickly faced the wooden sign, bowed, and saluted again, "Master, senior brother, we will go to have snacks. I'll burn incense later and tell you what happened during this period of time."After Wei Zhao finished speaking, Yan Yan immediately turned around and took out more than 30 flying swords, carefully floating into the small kitchen.Those spiritual swords lined up in front of Su Yu, who placed pine branch trays on them one by one. Yan Yan steered the swords steadily and firmly.Yan Yan concentrated with a solemn expression. His eyebrows furrowed nervously, and there was a thin sweat on his forehead."Every time Sixth Junior Brother serves the dishes, it is tempering his swordsmanship." Lu Yizhou said solemnly.Zhao Ran nodded in fear.Second Senior Sister's 'balancing tray' is the first difficulty.Yan Yan put about thirty single trays on the stone table in front of the crowd. Luckily, there was no splash of juice on the trays, and there was no overflowing aura and sweetness either. He finally reached out and wiped down his forehead.Su Yu walked out with a smile and sat between Hang Wan'er and the guest, Qian Qingqiu."Please try it."Su Yu looked down at her storage bag and saw a pear-flower-like ice sculpture next to the small seal of the peak master. It is the size of apricot fruit, lifelike, full of petals, and with small and lifelike stamens. It was really cute.This is where her inspiration today comes from.This small seal of the peak master can really condense other shapes of ice.Most of the time, she placed this small seal at the edge of the spirit jade box that Yan Yan bought a while ago.In the jade box, there is an Iceberg Flower, white in color, slightly fragrant, like the petals of a pear in March. It is said that it blooms every fifty years and bears fruit in a hundred years.Its shape and size are the most suitable for ice drinks. When it sinks into the bottom of a crystal clear glass cup, beauty and taste are integrated, which is full of enjoyment."Second Senior Sister, let's enjoy it!"Su Yu nodded, and everyone in Zhiqiong Peak turned their expectations to the lacquered wood saucer in front of them.There is one in front of every disciple.This saucer is black and wood-like, but it is plain.A single shallow jasper wine cup was placed on it, and a restriction was sealed on the shallow mouth so that the spiritual energy inside could not escape. They could not see the inside at the moment.Beside the jasper wine cup is a small flawless white porcelain bowl.But for some reason, although they couldn't see it, they felt a sense of coolness.They had just won a victory and were in high spirits. They were feeling dry in the mouth and hot on the face. At this moment, the coolness from the cup was like a spring breeze, which brought the coldness of March.Hang Wan'er swallowed.First, she carefully opened the jasper wine cup on the left, glanced at it, and was stunned.Two moon-like halos scattered immediately, revealing the clear color of the wine in the jasper cup. Inside the shimmering waves were actually three or four bright petal-like gauzes with a small pale golden center that shivered slightly because of her breath.Hang Wan'er couldn't help thinking of the leisurely winter scene when white snow drifted into the spring on Zhiqiong Peak.As if she blows her breath harder, this unsullied white petal can melt immediately.Carefully, she smelled a faint fragrance in front of her nose.She couldn't help but be more solemn and didn't dare to take it lightly.Both of her hands stretched out, slowly and steadily lifting the jasper wine cup. She gently pressed her red lips against the edge of the cup.The cold fragrance accompanied by the long mellow wine scent slipped between her lips and teeth in one breath.Just a moment after it touched her mouth, Hang Wan'er sea of consciousness was shocked.This is not a wine made of watered-down powdered elixir, but a whole crystal clear, trembling liquid elixir!'How did Second Sister do it?'Hang Wan'er quickly calmed down, closed her eyes, and let this soft and slightly cool 'wine-shaped elixir' slide into her mouth completely.She bit her teeth and covered her mouth.The wine is full of aroma but not strong, just like pear wine, gentle and pure.Her mouth seems to be lightly wrapped by several pear petals and shrouded in clouds. After the light and elegant fragrance, it slowly reveals the mellow and slightly intoxicating lingering taste of wine on the tip of her tongue.Hang Wan'er felt as if she was standing on her red silk, floating in the clouds of blooming flowers on the mountain behind Zhiqiong Peak. During the flight, falling flowers kept falling on her hair and shoulders, dyeing her dress with the fragrance of petals.She felt... so beautiful for a moment.Who needs a man when she can raise her hand and be full of fairy spirit?When Hang Wan'er opened her eyes, a faint stream appeared in her eyes, but it quickly dissipated.She raised her eyes and saw that her other junior sisters also closed their eyes and enjoyed the wine. The little faces showed intoxicated and blurred joy.Hang Wan'er also felt a faint aura in her Dantian inside her belly, and she was suddenly very happy.'Although this pill does not increase my cultivation method very much, but...'"Second Senior Sister, I feel great."Hang Wan'er wanted to say that she felt beautiful, but when she saw her second sister's bright face, she humbly took the unsaid word back.'Beautiful.'Hang Wan'er couldn't help but look at Qian Qingqiu's untouched cup.3Qian Qingqiu smiled bitterly and hurriedly swallowed the wine in his cup.Hang Wan'er was disappointed. Soon she turned her eyes to the small white porcelain bowl in the saucer.After opening the bowl, cold air overflowed, revealing a rouge-colored round pill inside.If she picks it up and plays with it in her hand, she can see the liquid rolling around inside, like water droplets.'Amazing.'Hang Wan'er couldn't put it down. She squinted her eyes, put the whole thing into her mouth, and buckled her teeth lightly.'Sweet.'The wine splashed out and pulled her from the pear-white elegance world to the mortal world.This wine was indulging but not full of sweetness. It was like some kind of nectar, with the cold crushed ice. Swallowing it in one mouthful makes her body feel extremely comfortable, and her entire spiritual root seems to be trembling.Hang Wan'er raised her head.'So happy.'"These two ice-cold wine elixirs have a weak aura. However, I didn't expect there is a quiet and far-reaching avenue with the meaning of flowering and fruiting in them." Qian Qingqiu also put down his empty bowl with a happy face. "Zhiqiong Peak is overjoyed today, but Junior Sister Su uses this wine to teach everyone how to be calm, not arrogant, and not slack. I admire it."Su Yu smiled stiffly, then nodded. "Brother Qian, just have fun."Qian Qingqiu also felt that the current Zhiqiong Peak had a great style for entertaining guests.More lingering than ordinary spirit tea."Sister Su, the next challenge is to challenge a second-class peak. I wonder if Zhiqiong Peak has some thoughts?"Su Yu raised her eyebrows, and Wei Zhao also put down the ordinary fruit wine in his hand.Qian Qingqiu wrote the names and rankings of all second-rank peaks and placed them on the table. "Our Yuqiong Peak is at the bottom of the second class. Junior Sister Su can challenge us. But the other eleven second-rank peaks, Junior Sister Su must not challenge them easily.""The one after us is the Baiyu Peak, who is practicing beast-mastering exercises. They have a fourth-grade sacred bear in the Nascent Soul stage in their control. Its defense is amazing.""The chief disciple, Zhou Zhang, had inherited his master's mantle and subdued a descendant of their fourth-rank sacred bear. It is now a third-rank bear, which is equivalent to the peak of Golden Core."Hang Wan'er immediately put down the nectar wine in her hand and frowned."I heard that the bear cub is still underage. It can immediately step into the Nascent Soul once it becomes an adult. It seems to have a violent temper. When Zhou Zhang captured the bear, it refused to accept him and angrily snapped off his second-grade spirit sword."This time, the sweet nectar taste in her mouth faded a little."If you challenge Baiyu Peak, it is equivalent to confronting the two chiefs in Golden Core Peak. Indeed, Baiyu Peak is not a good choice."This is the troublesome part of the Beast Mastering Technique.Hang Wan'er couldn't even drink the nectar wine anymore.Second-rank peaks' strength is like clouds.Zhiqiong Peak still has a long way to go!Su Yu also thought about it, but there are always more solutions than problems."Thank you, Brother Qian, for telling me. I think Brother Qian likes pear liquor, so please bring some back."Qian Qingqiu gave her some flesh and blood of monsters as a gift, and she didn't turn it away. She immediately smiled and was grateful.'It is good for practice.'Qian Qingqiu also took his junior brother, Lin Zhen, to leave."Senior brother, Zhou Zhang likes to bully newcomers every year. If Zhiqiong Peak succeeds in challenging other second-class peaks, he will definitely bully them! He relied on that ghost-faced monkey and injured a lot of Golden Cores. Now that he has a sacred bear, it's even worse!"Lin Zhen said angrily.Qian Qingqiu frowned. "Today, Zhiqiong Peak has just won. It's not the time to spoil the fun."Lin Zhen was annoyed. "Yes."But as soon as they returned to their peak, familiar arrogant laughter sounded in the distance."Brother Chen, don't worry about whether Zhiqiong Peak dares to challenge us. If I don't break their hands and feet, I won't be surnamed Zhou, hahaha!"Lin Zhen stared toward the source of that voice.Qian Qingqiu looked over and saw Baiyu Peak's Zhou Zhang standing with Chen Shuxin, who had just advanced to Nascent Soul. He couldn't help but frown.Zhou Zhang raised his eyes and saw him, and he arrogantly laughed."Brother Qian, you came just in time. I just finished training a new beast today, and I am worried that there is no one to try it with. Why don't you come with me."He snapped his fingers. "Xiong Feng, come on."'The third rank bear?'Qian Qingqiu suddenly trembled and took out his guqin.He was about to play it when he saw Zhou Zhang frown and look at the blank space behind him."Xiong Feng, Xiong Feng?!" Zhou Zhang turned around, pale in shock.Lin Zhen stared at him.Qian Qingqiu also looked at Zhou Zhang blankly.'Uh... what about the sacred bear?'...In the backyard of Zhiqiong Peak, Hang Wan'er, who took three portions of Hundred Flowers Nectar Wine away, just hid it under her pillow. She was ready to lie down, but suddenly her neck was stiff.A fluffy, soft, and warm mass was behind her.3"Ah!"A loud exclamation resounded above Zhiqiong Peak."What!"
