Chapter 415: Chapter 415: Nine Peaks Grand Tournant
Su Jingyao spoke of the Guardian in relation to the Nine Peaks Grand Competition.
Every three years, the Upper Scenic Celestial Nine Peaks and Nine Veins hold a sect competition, where the winners receive generous rewards.
For hundreds of years, countless prodigies have erged from the Nine Peaks Grand Competition. Even if they don’t take first place, those who secure a spot in the top ten beco the focus of the sect’s cultivation.
More importantly, the Nine Peaks Grand Competition is tied to the honor of each vein, so disciples of the Nine Veins strive with all their might.
However, the sect competition of the Upper Scenic Celestial is not decided by a duel of Daoist Skills on a stage.
Each session follows different rules.
But the Nine Peaks Grand Competition is generally carried out within the secret realm of the Upper Scenic Celestial!
Regarding the secret realm of the Upper Scenic Celestial, due to its involvent with sect secrets, Su Jingyao rely ntioned it briefly and did not explain it to Zhang Yuan in detail.
In many previous sessions of the Nine Peaks Grand Competition, participating disciples need to recruit a Martial Artist to act as a Guardian.
A Guardian can serve as a protector or a combat partner.
Their importance is undeniable!
According to the regulations of the Upper Scenic Celestial, a Guardian can only be a Martial Artist below Tier Six.
Martial Artists of Tier Six and above cannot participate.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuan clearly understood, but he still had doubts: "Senior Sister Su, why did you choose
for such an important task?"
The saying goes that one should fear not a god-like opponent but a pig-like teammate.
The responsibility of a Guardian is significant, so choosing the most trustworthy partner is vital; otherwise, one might get utterly defeated.
Though Zhang Yuan didn’t underestimate himself, his relationship with Su Jingyao was decent, yet not of such high trust.
Furthermore, Zhang Yuan was an outsider Martial Artist; compared to the native sect Martial Artists of the Upper Scenic Celestial, he was evidently not the optimal choice.
Considering Su Jingyao’s high status in Mingxiu Peak, she should have no difficulty finding a native sect Martial Artist as a Guardian.
"It’s all because of that wretch Yuan Zishan!"
Su Jingyao replied angrily, "I invited two junior brothers one after another, and she ssed up both tis!"
Su Jingyao had a major rival within the Upper Scenic Celestial—a fellow disciple from Cyan Mist Peak nad Yuan Zishan.
Similar in age and status, both grew up in the Upper Scenic Celestial, confronting each other for over a decade from a young age.
According to Su Jingyao, Yuan Zishan excelled in the Fox Charm Technique, most adept at attracting n.
In this aspect, she thoroughly outshines Su Jingyao.
When the Nine Peaks Grand Competition approaches, sect Martial Artists of Tier Five beco extrely desirable.
The two junior brothers whom Su Jingyao favored were snatched away by Yuan Zishan’s charm.
When she sought a new Guardian, only undesirable choices remained.
In helplessness, she turned to Zhang Yuan.
Though Zhang Yuan was an outsider Martial Artist, he possessed Tier Five cultivation and carried luck, and had previously cooperated successfully, thus becoming Su Jingyao’s final choice!
"Junior Brother Zhang."
Su Jingyao gritted her teeth and said, "If you help
reach the top ten, I’ll share one thousand Daoist rits with you!"
She added, "Even if we don’t secure a top-ten position, you’ll still receive three hundred Daoist rits."
Daoist rit is the basic reward for the winners of the Nine Peaks Grand Competition, along with more substantial prizes like Daoist Technique Formulas, Spirit Elixirs and Marvelous dicines, Profound Spiritual Weapons, and heavenly treasures.
The higher the rank, the more astounding the rewards.
Offering a thousand Daoist rits to Zhang Yuan was truly generous from Su Jingyao’s side.
Daoist rits in the Upper Scenic Celestial are not cheaply available, and many Martial Pavilion Martial Artists risk their lives venturing deep into Mo Yuan for dozens or hundreds of Daoist rits!
Zhang Yuan naturally understood the value of Daoist rits, and upon hearing Su Jingyao’s offer, he thoughtfully rubbed his chin and asked, "What if you make it to the top three?"
"Top three?"
Su Jingyao’s eyes widened as she blurted out, "Impossible!"
She looked at Zhang Yuan with a hint of affectionate disdain.
Zhang Yuan laughed and asked, "Really impossible?"
If one has no dreams, what’s the difference from a salted fish?
Although Zhang Yuan didn’t articulate this motivational line, its sentint was similar.
Su Jingyao smiled bitterly, "Do you think I don’t want that?"
It’s not that she doesn’t want it.
It’s just impossible!
The Upper Scenic Celestial Nine Peaks and Nine Veins have thousands of disciples eligible for the sect competition.
Though Su Jingyao is outstanding among them, she’s still a notch below the true prodigies.
She was conscious of this fact.
In reality, Su Jingyao’s target is the top thirty, with reaching the top ten being akin to winning the lottery.
"Zhao Xinhai of Bright Light Peak, Nie Xiaomin of Yunlan Peak, Huo Chen of Celestial Sword Peak..."
She listed seven or eight sect prodigies’ nas then said, "These senior brothers and sisters are beyond my reach; I just want to surpass Yuan Zishan, that wretch, to be satisfied!"
Zhang Yuan sensed that the feud between Su Jingyao and Yuan Zishan was indeed deep.
He paused for a mont, nodded, and said, "Alright, I agree to be your Guardian."
Aside from the guaranteed three hundred Daoist rits, Zhang Yuan wished to support Su Jingyao.
She was his sole connection within the Upper Scenic Celestial, deserving his ti and effort to maintain and strengthen.
Zhang Yuan harbored a goal in his heart.
That was to step into Tier Six or even break through to Tier Seven within the next few years.
Although it’s challenging, extrely challenging, one wouldn’t know without striving.
Upper Scenic Celestial is undoubtedly the best place for cultivation.
"Great!"
Su Jingyao exclaid happily, "Then, it’s settled; you mustn’t renege."
Zhang Yuan grinned wryly, "Should we sign a Dao Contract?"
Su Jingyao, slightly embarrassed, replied, "No need for that; we’ll sign it then."
This is because this year’s Nine Peaks Grand Competition’s specific procedures haven’t been announced, perhaps Guardians aren’t needed. Signing now would be pointless; a verbal commitnt suffices.
Moreover, when the procedures are revealed, the sect will provide customized Dao Contracts for participating disciples and Guardians.
After reaching an agreent, Su Jingyao particularly emphasized near the end: "Junior Brother Zhang, watch out for Yuan Zishan; if she cos to you, don’t be deceived!"
Zhang Yuan nodded, "Rest assured, I have that level of discernnt."
Seeing Zhang Yuan unconcerned, Su Jingyao hesitated but seed lacking in confidence.
Yet she said nothing further.
Zhang Yuan watched her depart, inwardly amused.
Su Jingyao was still too young, too na??ve.
She was entirely unaware that her repeated emphasis and strong apprehension regarding Yuan Zishan.
Instead, it easily stirs a man’s curiosity.
For example, Zhang Yuan now wonders what kind of person Yuan Zishan truly is to provoke such hatred and animosity from the Mingxiu Peak’s Little Junior Sister?
Of course, Zhang Yuan was rely musing; he soon discarded the thought and had no intention of getting embroiled in their rivalry.
He returned ho to continue cultivating the Divine Concealnt Technique.
Five days passed in a flash.
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