Chapter 590

Chapter 590: Battle for the Champion

With Li Qingshi’s tragic death, the Celestial Platform Competition finally concluded.

Fang Lie had initially planned to confront Abbot Mountain, confident that Li Qingshi’s remaining treasures would force their surrender. Should they persist in using his mother’s information as leverage, he wouldn’t hesitate to raid Abbot Mountain’s Treasure Vault.

But before Fang Lie could collect the treasures, the scenery around him shifted abruptly. The void beneath his feet transformed into an endless sea of golden lotus flowers. Though each Golden Lotus measured mere inches, they supported Fang Lie’s weight effortlessly, their soft yet resilient surfaces providing surprising comfort.

The lotuses emitted an ethereal fragrance. Upon inhaling it, Fang Lie’s mind sharpened dramatically. Previously obscure Heavenly Dao laws now appeared vividly clear, revealing deeper layers of Dao’s essence.

Heavenly music drew his gaze upward. The sky now hosted thousands of dancing figures – the legendary Flying Immortals from tales. Though mere Shadows, these Immortal Girls appeared lifelike as they showered petals across the sacred scene.

Stunned, Fang Lie caught a falling petal. It felt tangible… until dissolving into Immortal Energy that surged through his veins. His entire body buzzed with purification and enhancement. Even his Magic reserves grew noticeably – a single petal’s effect equaling days of cultivation for his vast Qi Sea.

Realizing this was the champion’s reward from the Celestial Platform, Fang Lie immediately sat to meditate. Such precious benefits couldn’t be wasted.

Outside observers watched enviously as golden lotuses morphed into colossal petals encasing Fang Lie within a giant bud. Only Semi-Immortals knew what transpired next, though none would speak of it.

"Who expected this outcome? Fang Lie’s resolve against threats proved unshakable!"

"Li Qingshi miscalculated. The Fang Family rule demands charging through South Walls rather than yielding. Threats only strengthen their defiance!"

"Pitiful Li Qingshi – his schemes doomed Qingqing. Public humiliation broke his Dao heart beyond repair, even if revived."

"Talent can be mended with treasures from heaven and earth, but shattered Dao heart? Hopeless."

The Abbot Mountain Sect Leader stormed away, powerless against Mo Sect. Others departed in Flying Boats, leaving only Mo Qianxun’s Glorious Heavenly Palace.

Mo Lanyun emerged, tearful yet smiling. "Grandpa, Senior Brother actually won!"

"Truly unexpected." Mo Qianxun chuckled ruefully. "Though it costs our sect third rank and eighth-rank treasures from our wager."

"You seem displeased?"

"Nonsense! That rascal’s victory drains our vaults!" The Sect Leader’s mock anger couldn’t mask his pride. Let the sect lose treasures – this triumph elevated Mo Sect’s prestige, and the "loss" merely passed resources to his future son-in-law.

Instead, this time Mo Qianxun rode Fang Lie’s coattails and dominated the gambling tables, winning several consecutive rounds. He raked in millions of spirit pearls alone – nearly equivalent to a century’s earnings from his other ventures. The stubborn old man was secretly overjoyed, far from being gloomy.

His only minor regret was that the champion wasn’t his granddaughter. While pleased with Fang Lie’s victory, his satisfaction felt slightly diminished.

Mo Lanyun saw through Mo Qianxun’s act but didn’t bother confronting him. With a tinge of envy, she asked, "What exactly are the Celestial Platform Competition’s benefits? I’ve only heard they greatly aid in advancing to Semi-Immortal status. You’ve been champion before – explain properly!"

"Very well," Mo Qianxun sighed, "but don’t get too jealous afterwards."

"As if I’d care!" Mo Lanyun retorted with feigned indifference.

Mo Qianxun chuckled dryly. "Good. There are three main rewards. First – enhanced talent. The Qi Sea limit expands by ten thousand miles."

Mo Lanyun’s jaw dropped at this revelation.

A cultivator’s body has natural limits, like a barrel holding water. Overfill it, and the container bursts. Those with spiritual roots like Mo Lanyun typically max out around thirty thousand miles. Beyond this, no amount of Miraculous Spirit Pills can increase cultivation without Advancing in the Golden Pool.

Ancient masters achieved larger Qi Seas through external means. Fang Lie’s locked Qi Linglong Tower represents the pinnacle of such treasures – akin to placing a massive water tank around the original barrel. When both vessels fill completely, the cultivator achieves the legendary 120,000-mile Qi Sea.

Such treasures require materials now extinct. Modern Cultivators must rely on their natural limits. While rare spirit pills can add hundreds of miles, even thousand-mile expansions warrant Eighth-Rank High-Grade treasures.

The Competition’s ten-thousand-mile boost explains its priceless value – tradable for multiple Eighth-Rank treasures or select Ninth-Rank Treasures.

This expansion proves crucial. Most top disciples have ten-thousand-mile limits, granting under 10% Semi-Immortal success rates. Twenty thousand miles boosts chances to 30%, while thirty thousand miles exceeds 50% – near-guaranteed for those with spiritual roots.

After absorbing this, Mo Lanyun pressed, "The second benefit?"

"A cultivation surge. Fang Lie’s Qi Sea will jump from ten thousand to twenty thousand miles, decupling his Magic reserves in barely a year!"

"Any hardworker could match that!" Mo Lanyun deflected. "The last reward?"

"A peerless divine skill!" Mo Qianxun declared. "Every champion gains a personalized Powerful Divine Skill through the Celestial Platform’s blessing – true Immortal Magic. We’ll learn its nature when Fang Lie emerges."