"Wait! I vaguely rember there's a rule in the Immortal Sect: once you co to participate in the examination, you cannot withdraw at will. If you withdraw, it's considered a failure."
Failing the examination ans being completely abandoned by the Immortal Sect, and you'll have to complete missions to repay the twelve Spirit Stones initially given by the sect.
In the end, not only would he lose the Rebirth Pill needed to break through his bottleneck and the chance to continue receiving support from the sect, but he'd also owe two Spirit Stones.
Zhu Xiaosuo would never agree to the female cultivator's proposal.
"What? There's such a rule in the Immortal Sect?"
"Yes, though I can't rember exactly which rule it is, I just recall seeing it. Because it's related to the sect examination, I read it several tis."
Of course, he rembered that this rule was the three hundred and seventh.
Unlike when arguing with Sun Qingde, where he had to confront directly to survive.
But in front of cultivators of the sa level, it's better to blend in without standing out unnecessarily.
The long-faced male cultivator who had asked for Spirit Stones imdiately said:
"In that case, we won't withdraw! I still insist that the strong should be respected, and distribute the Rebirth Pills according to cultivation level!"
"Yes, let's stick to the rule of respecting the strong."
Zhu Xiaosuo remained silent, having achieved his goal.
However, when he inadvertently glanced at the female cultivator, he saw a hint of murderous intent in her eyes.
Zhu Xiaosuo was very sensitive to this kind of murderous intent.
Zhu Liucai had shown it, Zhuang Yun had shown it, and Sun Qingde had shown it.
All when they intended to kill him.
This female cultivator showed killing intent towards him.
Logically, if she didn't know about this sect rule initially, she should have shown surprise and disappointnt.
But she didn't.
Her first reaction was to want to kill Zhu Xiaosuo.
So, she must also know this sect rule.
Zhu Xiaosuo understood clearly.
This woman was not easy to deal with.
The female cultivator withdrew her killing intent and said:
"Respecting the strong is just a ceremonial saying, without any basis. Among cultivators, strength is what truly matters, and a duel will determine the ownership of the Rebirth Pill."
"A duel? I disagree! How can we duel with those at the Perfected Stage of the Rebirth Stage, Third Layer!"
"Exactly! As cultivators of the Immortal Sect, we should be more refined, avoiding conflict if possible! We could compete in poetry and prose! Compose a poem with cultivation as the the, and the one with the most talent gets the Rebirth Pill!"
Zhu Xiaosuo's attention was imdiately drawn.
Hey, competing in poetry and prose is a good idea!
He had plenty of poems about seeking immortality and enlightennt in his mind.
Getting the Rebirth Pill would be a piece of cake!
The female cultivator snorted coldly:
"Do you think you get to decide the type of examination? Competing in poetry and prose, how could you co up with that!"
He Buru spoke again:
"You were right before, the extra test is either by cultivation level or by duel. Poetry and prose are minor arts and cannot be the basis for a cultivator's examination."
The female cultivator said:
"Elder He, I apply for a duel! It's useless for a cultivator to have re cultivation; strength is what truly matters!"
He Buru nodded:
"I understand, but we still need to ask the opinions of the other nine."
"I agree to a duel!"
"I agree too!"
"I support a duel!"
"I support it too!"
In an instant, the remaining four cultivators at the early stage of the Rebirth Stage, Third Layer expressed their opinions.
The long-faced male cultivator spoke again:
"Ridiculous, of course, you five with lower cultivation would agree to a duel. We five won't agree; we demand to compete by cultivation level!"
"Yes! Rewards should be distributed according to cultivation level!"
"Exactly!"
Zhu Xiaosuo also chid in:
"That makes sense!"
However, everyone noticed that there was still one cultivator who had passed the examination ahead of ti and hadn't spoken.
This person was as tall as Zhu Xiaosuo but much more robust, with a scar on the back of his head.
He asked:
"Elder He, could you explain the rules of the duel?"
"Simple, everyone gets on the stage, and the last five standing receive the Rebirth Pills."
"Life and death not considered?"
"Not to that extent, it's just an examination. You can injure, but not kill."
"Alright, then I choose a duel."
The long-faced male cultivator imdiately jumped up in anger:
"What? Are you out of your mind? Why choose a duel?"
The man who chose the duel replied:
"Who do you think you are? Do you think you can tell what to do?"
"You... Fine, I want to see how you get the Rebirth Pill!"
He Buru said:
"Since the majority agree to a duel, then a duel it is. We'll do it on the open ground in front of the examination hall."
With that, he led everyone out the door.
He Buru casually drew a circle with a diater of a hundred steps.
"You'll duel within this circle. If both feet step out, you're defeated. The last five standing in the circle get the Rebirth Pills."
"Understood."
Ten people stepped into the circle.
"The examination begins!"
Everyone was observing, with no one choosing to make the first move.
Zhu Xiaosuo was also dueling for the first ti, equally cautious.
The scarred cultivator took a few steps forward.
He pointed at the particularly jumpy long-faced male cultivator and said:
"Let's have a duel. Don't say I, Wan Xiu, am bullying you; I'll give you the chance to make the first move."
The long-faced male cultivator panicked:
"Wan, are you crazy! Why should I duel you! I'm not easy to bully; you should pick those weaker!"
"If you won't make the first move, then I will."
With that, Wan Xiu's hands suddenly beca a blur.
What kind of technique is this?
It's definitely not Crumbling Stone Force!
How does Wan Xiu know other techniques?
Before Zhu Xiaosuo could see clearly what was happening with his hands, Wan Xiu disappeared from view.
The long-faced male cultivator saw a shadow rushing towards him and quickly used Wind-Chasing Steps to dodge.
"Too slow."
Wan Xiu said coldly.
With a loud "bang," a violent collision occurred.
Everyone looked to see Wan Xiu standing in place.
The long-faced male cultivator had blood all over one shoulder and lay outside the circle.
Seeing that he was still breathing, he was probably just knocked out.
Wan Xiu glanced at the other eight still in shock and said:
"As long as you don't trouble , I won't make another move."
With that, he stood with his arms crossed at the edge of the circle.
The female cultivator thought for a mont and asked:
"Friend Wan, is this technique, the Void Severing Palm, learned from the Demon Suppression Army?"
"Good eye, I'm a centurion in the Demon Suppression Army."
The female cultivator said:
"I wasn't sure, but seeing your rich dueling experience, it seed you ca from the army, so I guessed. Do you know Leng Yanxiao from the Demon Suppression Army?"
Wan Xiu frowned at the ntion, clearly recognizing Leng Yanxiao:
"Leng Yanxiao? What is he to you?"
"I'm his sister, Leng Lu."
"Words alone aren't proof."
"Leng Yanxiao has a red sachet at his waist that he never parts with; I embroidered it for him."
Wan Xiu thought for a mont and nodded:
"That's true. When I drank with Commander Leng, he ntioned you. Since you're his sister, I'll ensure you get a Rebirth Pill."
"Thank you, Friend Wan."
Leng Lu breathed a sigh of relief and stood two steps away from Wan Xiu.
She then turned to look at Zhu Xiaosuo, a smile playing on her lips.
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