Chapter 1129: Chapter 1128: Unexpected Outco
Altar Cave Heaven, end of the trial.
The people from the Cave Heaven were released, and simultaneously news was spread openly across the continent that, from now on, Altar Cave Heaven would beco a free Cave Heaven, no longer belonging to any Daoist sect. All continental Daoist cultivators are eligible to participate in the trial.
At the sa ti, the Qi Sect, Heartless Dao, and Sword Sect announced the paths to enter the Cave Heaven. The Cave Spirit split the Stone Fetus into three pieces, each family holding one piece, which beca the guide to the Cave Heaven.
This outco was entirely unexpected by the cultivation world of the continent; no one had anticipated such a resolution.
Simultaneously, the Wu Sect, Lian Sect, and Shan Sect jointly announced the sects’ entry qualifications and Cave Heaven competition rules, dividing the qualifications into four levels according to the strength of the sects.
The weakest sects have one spot, dium-sized sects have two, top sects have three, and the three organizing family sects can each have four representatives; this arrangent incorporates all continental Daoists, barely exceeding two hundred people, which fits within the capacity of the Altar Cave Spirit.
The Realm is restricted to below Nascent Soul.
Altar Cave Heaven, a coveted location for every continental cultivator, offers a foundational threefold spiritual power increase, without worrying about safety; further enhancent relies on personal ability. The treasure submission requirent is eliminated, placing everyone in a fair competitive environnt.
As soon as they erged, it was ti for the reopening of Altar Cave Heaven, and news spread, attracting the eager.
But no one knew that the once-in-a-thousand-year opportunity of Altar Cave Heaven had vanished. The benefits of the Cave Spirit’s Upper Realm were divided among three people with no leaks to the outside. The future entrants to Altar Cave Heaven would still experience spiritual power growth, but never again a threefold increase unless the Cave Spirit ascends again. Whether there is such a possibility is uncertain, and even if it exists, it could be tens of thousands of years from now; who can afford to wait?
On Dushan, the Sword Sect determined four candidates: Li Chuping, Fang Yazi, Mao Qifeng, and Yu Zhengxing, a mix of old and new. Hou Niao provided them with a detailed briefing but could not offer advice on their potential progress, as this is a personal quest issue beyond intervention.
There is significant danger; seeking more depends on the risks one is willing to take, a challenge cultivators must face within themselves, with no aid.
Li Shipeng privately ca to see him, full of envy, and Hou Niao understood his intention, “Your exclusion is normal this ti. Early opportunities should favor the older Sword Sect mbers; they don’t have much ti left. Why rush to reincarnation?”
Li Shipeng chuckled, “No complaints, just a bit envious…”
Hou Niao’s real intention was that Li Shipeng’s ability is not yet top-notch. Entering with too high aspirations might lead to ruin within the Cave Heaven. Those daring to venture into Altar Cave Heaven now are elite figures from various Daoist sects. There are no weaklings; only those personally strong and with self-awareness can be safely chosen. The four from the Sword Sect were selected based on these criteria.
Elder Li and Elder Yu need not be discussed—wise in their old age, they understand when to proceed forward and when to retreat, avoiding reckless bravery; Fang Yazi becos increasingly seasoned, Mao Qifeng consistently prudent, none of them have a reckless disposition.
“Your opportunity might co next ti, or even the ti after that. It’ll be safer; yes, what is it you wish to discuss with ?”
Li Shipeng set aside his minor thoughts, knowing it was in his favor that his senior suggested waiting for subsequent opportunities when other Daoists would be slightly weaker, enhancing his chances.
“Senior brother, we visited the Tuanze Valley six tis over the past decade, becoming very familiar with the Earth Demons there. However, due to limited information from the Earth Demons, comprehending deeper secrets proved challenging. Yet, recently we’ve uncovered a major lead: three years from now, within the depths of the Kneecap Desert, a Demon Gathering will occur involving Demons from all regions. This constitutes a possible opportunity…”
Hou Niao sneered, “What opportunity?”
Li Shipeng chuckled, “I heard you lent Brother Fang a treasure capable of concealing his aura. Could you lend it to ? I’ll attend the Demon Gathering to gather intelligence?”
Hou Niao looked at him, “Good idea, but you’re not the right choice for this.”
Li Shipeng felt helpless, “Master brother, are you robbing of my task again…”
Hou Niao waved his hand, “It’s not about snatching tasks from brothers. Your abilities don’t allow safe navigation in such places yet. One misstep, and you’ll be trapped; who will rescue you? The fact that Luo Yewang isn’t on the Sword Sect roster is undeniable. This is my personal matter, so it’s fitting for to go. At least if exposed, I could escape; could you?”
Li Shipeng was speechless because his senior’s words, though harsh, were realistic,
Hou Niao patted his shoulder, “Wait until the day I leave, then lead people to tour the New Loulan City. I may require assistance. In addition, do not disclose this matter to others…”
…Cultivators from various Daoist sects consistently arrived at Dushan to report, having been chosen by their respective sects for the Altar Space trial—predominantly those from the Southwest and Northwest Daoists, nearer in distance and closer in relationships.
No regions were mandated for assembly; rather, everyone preferred sects with familiar ties. For instance, Southeast Daoists generally clustered at Langya Mountain, whereas Lotus Mountain attracted little attention, befitting Heartless Dao’s style, hard to win support from many forces.
Dushan erged as the busiest gathering spot—not only hosting all Southwest sects but also major Northwest factions, several Northern Territory Daoists, including Northeast Buddhist Sect’s support.
Monks disdained flattering Southeast Daoists, equally dismissive of Heartless Dao cliquishness, opting for the Sword Sect.
Through this convergence, a subtle realization erged: Dushan Sword Lineage’s influence steadily grew, gradually rallying supporters, albeit unable to participate as villains, but cheering was possible.
As a host, Hou Niao dutifully revealed the dangers of Altar Cave Heaven impartially, eschewing bias. This was Dao conflict—each to their best—urging participants to keep inner grudges outside.
Understood, having entered cultivation, they were familiar with these principles.
Yijie, Xiang Kui, Shu Du, and other Upper Realm figures attended, commanding impressive strength—part of Hou Niao’s rationale for excluding Li Shipeng—too large a disparity existed.
However, Yijie Monk broached different subjects with him, deeming Altar Cave Heaven a minor issue amid profound mysteries.
“What do you see, Lord Hou, about the secrets of Heavenly Heart Pavilion’s Nascent Soul List?”
Hou Niao sighed, “Different directions, veiled motives.”
Yijie Monk shook his head, “In tumultuous tis amidst layers of mist, is such magnitude ours to ddle in?”
Hou Niao smirked wryly, “Regarding this matter, afraid one can only await unveiling—not even guessable.”
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