Chapter 237
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Chapter 237: The Fourth Ring
After leaving Yuxian Pavilion, Xiong Li glanced at the preliminary travel plan issued by his sect and sighed in relief, thinking that this time it finally made sense.
“Within one year, kill 10,000 beast race of the same level.”
Looking at the plan, Xiong Li smiled and said, “Not bad, this time it’s finally reasonable.”
“Ten thousand beast race—I wonder if that’ll be enough to keep me busy.”
Following the sect’s travel guidelines, Xiong Li made his way to the All-Purpose Pavilion in Joyful Union Fairy City.
The All-Purpose Pavilion is the largest information organization on the central continent, with informants spread across every fairy city.
They also have millions of members in regions beyond the central continent, making their influence vast and their resources extensive.
If you’re willing to pay in spirit stones, you can get almost any piece of information here.
Guided by a servant, Xiong Li entered a room. From a quick glance, he estimated there were at least ten thousand similar rooms in the building.
After the servant brought tea and snacks, he left, and shortly after, a blue-clad cultivator entered.
“What would you like to know, taoist friend? I’ll need to set a price,” the blue-clad cultivator said with a smile, already wondering what this disciple from a hidden sect was after.
“I want to know which fairy city has the most severe beast race threat,” Xiong Li asked.
“There are 16 fairy cities where the beast race poses a significant threat,” the blue-clad cultivator replied.
As he spoke, he tapped the table lightly, and a small teleportation formation appeared, delivering a jade slip.
“This contains information on the 16 fairy cities and the beast race invading those areas,” the blue-clad cultivator explained.
“How much?” Xiong Li asked.
“2,000 spirit stones—that’s the minimum price for any piece of information,” the blue-clad cultivator said. Though the information wasn’t worth that much, the Pavilion had a minimum charge policy.
“Fine.”
Xiong Li handed over 2,000 spirit stones and began reviewing the materials.
The blue-clad cultivator stayed seated, ready to chat if needed.
After going through the information, Xiong Li suddenly thought of something and asked curiously, “Can you really buy any kind of information here?”
“Yes, as long as you’re willing to pay the price, any information is available,” the blue-clad cultivator replied confidently.
“Do you have information about me?” Xiong Li asked, remembering that the sect required them to wear masks that altered their appearance and soul essence when traveling.
“Are you sure you want to know?” the blue-clad cultivator asked.
Xiong Li nodded.
“Very well.”
The blue-clad cultivator closed his eyes for a moment, then slowly opened them.
“Xiong Li, the prodigy of Hidden Spirit Sect.”
“Achievement: first place in the Foundation Establishment Stage of the first Fighting Strength Rankings,” the blue-clad cultivator said, clearly surprised. He hadn’t expected such a high-profile customer.
“I changed my name, appearance, and even concealed my soul essence when I left. How did you know?” Xiong Li exclaimed, shocked that his casual question had revealed so much.
“That’s the secret of the All-Purpose Pavilion. The information about your identity costs 1 million spirit stones. Please pay up,” the blue-clad cultivator said with a smile.
This month’s top sales spot is mine, the blue-clad cultivator thought gleefully, his face lighting up with a friendly expression.
“………..”
At that moment, Xiong Li felt his mouth had been a bit too quick, but getting this news wasn’t a total loss.
Losing one hundred top-grade spirit stones just like that, Xiong Li felt a pang of regret as he left the All-Purpose Pavilion.
Suddenly, a peculiar sensation washed over Xiong Li, and when he snapped back to reality, he discovered his space ring had been switched.
At that moment, Xiong Li realized that spending those one hundred top-grade spirit stones wasn’t such a big deal after all.
Xiong Li pulled out his communication artifact and sent a quick message back.
Soon after, a manager from Hidden Spirit Commerce arrived, carrying a space ring.
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At the Hidden Spirit Sect, Xu Fan, deep in thought over celestial script, received a report from his assistant.
“At the All-Purpose Pavilion, anything in the world can be known, as long as you’re willing to pay in spirit stones.”
“If this isn’t connected to the Elder Council, then I…”
Xu Fan trailed off, wary of the Elder Council’s three celestial tools detecting his words.
“At the Golden Core Stage, it’s somewhat challenging to conceal the secrets of heaven, and dealing with the Heavenly Way’s Will through the business world comes at a high price.”
“I’ll wait a few hundred years until I reach the Nascent Soul Stage and fully transform Hidden Spirit Island, shielding the fateful opportunities of Hidden Spirit Sect disciples.”
“Then, the Hidden Spirit Sect will truly become a hidden sect,” Xu Fan stated.
“As for the ring Xiong Li lost, I estimate it will take five more incidents.”
“By then, even if you’re at the Core Formation stage, there will be no saving you,” Xu Fan remarked.
“Continue to delve into the celestial script and follow the artisan’s path.” With that, Xu Fan closed his eyes and resumed his contemplation of the celestial script.
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At Celestial Sword Academy, the annual Sect Competition, also known as the graduation competition, began in a vast arena.
The arena was packed with swordsmen from Celestial Sword Fairy City and nearby fairy cities, along with elders from various sects.
All students, regardless of their level, were required to participate, providing an opportunity for the swordsmen sects to scout for talent.
Wang Xiangchi was there, comforting his students.
“This is your first year, and everything you’ve learned is foundational. So, even if you lose, don’t be disheartened.”
“I promise you, by the time you graduate, you will shine the brightest,” Wang Xiangchi assured them.
After evaluating all his students’ talents, he quickly adapted his teaching methods.
Except for Han Feiyu and Jian Wujie, all other students would focus solely on basic swordsmanship, allowing them to unleash greater potential at graduation, making them more appealing to the swordsman sects.
The task of winning first place was left to Jian Wujie and Han Feiyu.
“Understood!” The fifty students looked at Wang Xiangchi with gratitude, knowing that meeting him was perhaps the greatest fortune of their lives.
“Good, as long as you understand.”
Wang Xiangchi waved his hand, and the assistant swiftly distributed jade tokens to each student.
The jade tokens would receive information from Celestial Sword Academy, precisely indicating which competition venue each student should head to.
“Alright, the competition starts in half an hour. Since the venues are far apart, make your way there promptly.”
“Yes, teacher.”
The Celestial Sword Academy’s arena was divided into over a thousand competition venues, each spanning more than four miles, making travel between them time-consuming.
“Go ahead.”
Wang Xiangchi gently waved his hand, and the illusion of a Wind Sword appeared above the students, transforming into spiritual light that settled upon them.
Instantly, all the students felt their bodies become much lighter.
“Thank you, teacher,” all the students said.
At that moment, they felt a gaze from above.
Wang Xiangchi’s expression turned serious as he slowly raised his head, his sword-like gaze piercing the sky, unleashing a heart sword from his eyes.
In the cultivation world, it’s a grave taboo to gaze upon other cultivators.
