novelapdf Chapter 186 Prodigies from Various Families Display Rewards
Chapter 186 Prodigies from Various Families Display Rewards
Qingya Mountain.
Six months ago, after Zhang Lingyu announced that he would hold a family competition, the entire Yingchuan County began to stir.
Especially those vassal families, they had most of their disciples sign up to participate. On the one hand, they wanted to test the cultivation results of their own disciples, and on the other hand, they wanted to see the strength of the other families.
Especially for members of the Zhang family, the cultivation environment is getting better and better, and the number of cultivators in the clan is constantly increasing. If they can get a good ranking and catch the eye of Zhang Lingyu and other high-level members, they will definitely be vigorously cultivated in the future, and they won't have to worry about where they will go afterward. They might even be able to try their luck at Foundation Establishment.
As for those vassal families, most people didn't take them seriously.
They are a Foundation Establishment family; their cultivation methods, cultivation environment, resources, and so on are far superior to those of Qi Refining families.
Among the many vassals, there are different levels. They don't expect to get a high ranking. They only hope to take this opportunity to let the outstanding disciples of the clan catch the eye of the Zhang family. In the future, resources may be tilted towards them, which will also strengthen the clan's strength.
Some families, like the Huang family, are more interested in discovering talented young men from the Zhang family and investing in them through marriage this time.
With less than half a day until the grand competition, the clan leaders had already led their disciples to Qingya Mountain. Such a large number of cultivators crowding into a spiritual mountain was a grand scene that the Zhang family had never imagined.
The clan leaders on the high ground gathered together, chatting and laughing, while the cultivators below were not idle either.
Most of them usually bury themselves in their own cultivation at home, so it's rare for them to get together. Naturally, they want to get to know each other. To put it nicely, they want to exchange ideas, but in reality, they want to understand each other's strength so that they can be mentally prepared for the upcoming competition.
"Hey bro, which competitions did you sign up for this time?"
"Please forgive my ignorance, brother. I am of dull talent and only participated in the cultivation of spiritual plants and the competition of spiritual cooking. As for hunting demonic beasts and fighting in the arena, these are not things I am capable of."
Many cultivators who came to Qingya Mountain saw the outstanding young talents from various families and compared themselves with them. Naturally, they felt ashamed and could only hope to achieve a good result in the less popular competitions so that their families would pay attention to them.
"You can't say that. In terms of talent, we're about the same, but as long as we work hard, we'll all have our moment to shine sooner or later."
Someone else offered words of comfort:
"The Zhang family is holding this grand competition to select talents from all sides, which is why there are so many different kinds of competitions. Fellow Daoist, don't worry. As long as you give it your all, you may not be any worse than others."
"I've heard that everyone who makes it into the top fifteen in each competition will receive an extra three hundred spirit stones!"
"Three hundred spirit stones? Fellow Daoist, are you joking?"
Upon hearing this, a commotion immediately broke out among the surrounding crowd. As disciples of the Qi Refining Clan, cultivators with poor talent could only earn three spirit stones a month, and they would try to split each spirit stone in half to make the most of it.
Three hundred spirit stones was something they couldn't even dream of!
"Why would I deceive you fellow Daoists? Look at the Zhang family over there, why don't you go ask them and you'll know?"
"In that case, there might still be a chance."
Upon hearing this, the cultivators who had previously signed up for the Spirit Chef and Spirit Plant cultivation categories immediately became more motivated. Especially in the Spirit Chef category, there were very few cultivators who practiced this art of cultivation, so they were sure they could achieve a good ranking.
"Even if we can't get first place, we must do our best to be in the top fifteen!"
The cultivators below were sizing each other up and testing each other, and the clan leaders sitting at the head of the table were doing the same.
The Huang, Du, and Wang families, as the earliest vassals to follow the Zhang family and with generations of intermarriage, held the highest status among the many families present. They sized up the cultivators below while cautiously glancing at the clan leaders beside them.
The vassal families present can be roughly divided into two camps: the Huang family and other former vassal families of the Zhang family are tightly united, rejecting the vassal families of the Yun and Ming families.
The Yun and Ming families, originally independent vassals, did not want to get involved in these matters, but under the pressure from the other families, they could only passively defend themselves.
The protracted war not only harmed the three Foundation Establishment families—Zhang, Yun, and Ming—but also others.
As vassals, it was common for cultivators to be conscripted. Over the centuries, many people from various families had died, so hatred was inevitable.
Now that both families have perished, although the vassals under their command have not been purged by the Zhang family, the natural sense of boundaries and hatred make the attitudes of the various families towards them ambiguous.
After all, who doesn't have the other's blood on their hands?
If the Zhang family hadn't given a strict order, they would have taken advantage of the chaos to eliminate those vassals long ago, and we wouldn't be sitting together peacefully like this now.
The families that were originally subordinate to the Yun and Ming families were well aware of this situation, and they were happy with it. Anyway, you can't attack me now. If you dare to attack, the Zhang family will be the first to show no mercy.
"Brother Du, in your opinion, which family's genius will make it into the top ten in this competition?"
Huang Jinxuan, that old fox, has benefited quite a bit from wiping out two families last time. His cultivation has now reached the eighth level of Qi Refining. At the same time, he has also cultivated several talents for his family through these benefits.
Seeing the smug look on the fat man's face beside him, Du Yunpeng cursed inwardly and said calmly, "I think your Huang family's kids are pretty good. They'll probably make it into the top ten without a doubt."
"Brother Du, please don't joke. With our master here, it's already quite good that we clansmen can make it into the top fifteen. Look at that Mo family cultivator over there; his cultivation has already reached the sixth level of Qi Refining."
"Oh?"
Seeing that he wasn't joking, Du Yunpeng followed his gaze towards the Mo family's direction. There he saw a young man in a black robe standing in the center of the crowd. He didn't have the arrogance of a typical genius; instead, he was chatting and laughing with the surrounding cultivators.
As they chatted, they even started giving pointers, which attracted a lot of onlookers.
"This person looks to be only in his early twenties, but his cultivation is indeed outstanding. I have also heard of him; the master family values him highly."
The Mo family, to which the boy belonged, was originally an appendage of the Yun family and one of the highest-ranking families. It was not surprising that such a cultivator could emerge from them. It is said that he was greatly cultivated in the clan in his early years. Later, when various families sent their clansmen to Qingya Mountain, he was one of them.
Because of his talent and good interpersonal skills, he was highly valued by the Zhang family, and there were rumors that they intended for him to marry into their family.
Although the Du family and their entourage were filled with jealousy, they were helpless. They were just glad that this person was not born in the past, otherwise he would have been a major threat.
Of course, it's not their turn to take action. The Zhang family certainly won't let it develop like this, otherwise they wouldn't be trying so hard to recruit it now. If it returns to the family and establishes its foundation, it will be another tragedy.
"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, he will most likely win first place in the category he signed up for."
The levels are divided into mid-stage and late-stage Qi Refining. Level 4 Qi Refining is considered mid-stage, and Level 6 Qi Refining is also considered mid-stage. The difference between them is considerable.
"Hehe, I don't think so. Have you forgotten Zhang Yuanyao from the main family? I heard she successfully broke through to the sixth level a month ago."
"Zhang Yuanyao? So fast!?"
Du Yunpeng was taken aback. He knew that the Zhang family had two geniuses: Zhang Yuanyao and Wang Menghan. The latter was younger, but as Zhang Lingyu's disciple, she had already reached the fourth level of Qi Refining.
I'm just here to join in the fun at this conference; the real moment to shine will have to wait until the next one three years from now.
"If it's this person, it's not impossible."
Although Zhang Yuanyao has just broken through, her cultivation techniques, spells, and magical artifacts are all among the best in the Zhang family, which is enough to make up for the gap between the two.
As for combat experience, the opponent often participates in hunting monsters, so it should be quite good.
Looks like this is going to be interesting.
The two ended the topic and then turned their attention to the other family disciples.
The Lin, Yu, and Gu families all have several decent disciples, but they are still far inferior to the young man from the Mo family and Zhang Yuanyao.
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As the time for the competition drew closer, the atmosphere on Qingya Mountain reached its peak. After nearly half an hour, Zhang Yuanlin took the lead and walked to a high place, smiling as he chatted with the clan leaders.
"Huang Jinxuan of the Huang family / Du Yunpeng of the Du family greet the Second Elder."
"Mo Tianyu of the Mo family greets the Second Elder."
"You are all old friends, please have a seat. We can begin once Lingyu arrives."
Everyone knew him well, and even though he was only at the Foundation Establishment stage, they could still communicate with him amicably.
As for the fact that only two Foundation Establishment cultivators appeared, it was within their expectations. According to the news sent back by the disciples of the clan, Zhang Yuanhua and Zhang Xingyao were both in seclusion. The former was trying to break through to the Golden Core stage, while the latter was trying to break through to the late Foundation Establishment stage.
The other three Foundation Establishment cultivators, Zhang Yuanyi, and Zhang Yuanyi, were all guarding important locations and could not leave without orders.
Although the hope for Zhang Yuanhua was slim, the various families were still eager for him to achieve this. Only if he achieved the Golden Core stage could each family openly allow their clansmen to attempt the Foundation Establishment stage.
We can't stay in the Qi Refining family forever, can we?
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As two streaks of light descended from the mountain peak, the hearts of the clan leaders jumped into their throats, and the cultivators of various clans below craned their necks to look up. When Zhang Lingyu's figure appeared, they immediately bowed respectfully and said, "We greet Clan Leader Zhang."
"Please, everyone, don't stand on ceremony, please have a seat."
Zhang Lingyu gently lifted her hand and exchanged a few polite words. Taking this opportunity, all the cultivators present began to carefully examine this young clan leader.
"Such a powerful aura! He seems to be in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage. And that girl beside him... she must be his disciple."
Although the Huang family and other vassals showed no outward sign of distress, their hearts were already in turmoil. The young man before them appeared to pose no threat whatsoever, yet he always gave off a sense of unease.
It felt completely different from when we attacked the Yun and Ming families.
It felt completely different from when we attacked the Yun and Ming families.
And the girl beside him, though still somewhat childish, wore a white dress and carried a sword, giving her a heroic and spirited air.
To be honest, this was the first time Wang Menghan had appeared in front of so many people. In the past, she had always been practicing magic and swordsmanship on the mountaintop. Now, she just stood silently beside Zhang Lingyu, secretly observing the various cultivators below.
The young talents from various families below were equally mesmerized. If it weren't for the reminders from their elders, they would have drooled and made a fool of themselves.
Zhang Lingyu, watching from above, saw everyone's expressions. He glanced at his disciple behind him, saw that he was unmoved by their reactions, smiled, and said nothing.
Seeing that the time was almost up, he slowly stood up, looked at the many cultivators below, and smiled:
"Everyone, although Yingchuan County is peaceful and far from war, the dangers in the cultivation world are far beyond our imagination. Only by recognizing our shortcomings in the competition can we further improve our cultivation and skills, and go further in the cultivation world."
No one can deny that strength is the foundation of everything!
The best test for cultivators is undoubtedly to put them in difficult and dangerous situations, but the mortality rate of cultivators also gradually increases, so the competition was born.
Having elders watching over them can increase their practical experience and help them understand the concept of survival of the fittest.
"This competition is not only to help select outstanding talents from all ethnic groups, but also to build a circle for you. From here, you can get to know young talents from all walks of life, learn from each other, and make progress."
Zhang Lingyu continued:
"Perhaps you'll meet your future close friends, or even your Daoist partners!"
"The entire competition will be overseen by me, the clan's law enforcement hall, and the clan leaders. Everyone is free to use their true abilities; no one will interfere."
"We understand!"
Just kidding, with a Foundation Establishment cultivator present, who would dare to make any underhanded moves?
Unless it's the Zhang family themselves, but if they actually use it, they'll truly become a laughing stock.
After Zhang Lingyu finished speaking, he returned to his seat. As for the rewards, the family had already discussed them and Zhang Lingyu would announce them.
The Zhang family spared no expense in preparing the rewards for this competition, releasing word of it well in advance.
They are now desperately seeking talent in all fields, hoping to invest these young talents in various industries so that the Zhang family's income can reach new heights.
Compared to long-term benefits, these things are nothing now.
As Zhang Lingyu entered, the clan leaders became curious, eager to know what good things he would bring out this time.
Zhang Lingyu looked at the crowd below and said loudly, "Everyone, after several days of discussion in my family, the rewards for this competition have finally been decided. Entrusted by the clan leader, I will announce them to you."
"First of all, I want to tell everyone that all expenses incurred in this competition will be borne by us. You can keep the finished pills, magical artifacts, talismans, etc. as a bonus."
He paused, then continued:
"Those who rank in the top thirty in each competition will receive a reward of one hundred spirit stones; those who rank in the top fifteen will receive an additional three hundred spirit stones; and those who rank in the top five will receive an additional five hundred spirit stones!"
Wow, the Zhang family is really rich and powerful!
"Who says otherwise? Could I possibly save that much even if I didn't eat or drink for a year?"
"Of course, my family is a Foundation Establishment family, so we can afford to provide these."
Although we had heard rumors before it even started, the actual revelation was still astonishing. It was a considerable fortune for both the Zhang family cultivators and the other cultivators!
These are just extra rewards; the real rewards are what everyone is really looking forward to.
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