Cultivation Begins with Skill Points-Chapter 176 Fight It Out

"Three Elders, I have already agreed that if these two Heavenly Essence Fruits can be refined into Breakthrough Pills, one of them will be given to Zhong Lin."

As soon as Yu Jinglei finished speaking, the entire hall fell silent.

Two Heavenly Essence Fruits mean that two Breakthrough Pills can be refined. The preciousness of Breakthrough Pills is beyond doubt, as they are the path to transcendence.

Shi Yunyi is in seclusion, hoping to rely on his own talent to break through to the Grandmaster Realm. In other words, these two Breakthrough Pills belong to their three Supreme Elders, and now one has to be given away. How can they be willing?

Of course, the Heavenly Essence Fruits were obtained by Yin Daoyan and his disciple. As Supreme Elders of the sect, they naturally understood they couldn’t forcibly take them. Otherwise, if any disciple got a Heavenly Essence Fruit in the future, who would dare bring it to the sect? This would be equivalent to killing the goose that lays the golden eggs, not to mention the Sect Master is watching!

Thinking of the Sect Master’s terrifying strength, the three Supreme Elders dared not say more, and the entire hall fell into silence.

Elder Lu Ming nodded and said, "That is as it should be. If two Breakthrough Pills can be obtained, one must be given to Yin Daoyan and his disciple."

Yu Jinglei also showed a satisfied smile and nodded, "In that case, let’s quickly refine these Heavenly Essence Fruits into elixirs. Elder Lian Shan, I’ll leave the elixir matter to you and Elder Yin."

Elder Lian Shan was full of joy and said loudly, "Rest assured, Sect Master, I will do my utmost and not waste a single shred of the Heavenly Essence Fruits."

After saying that, Elder Lian Shan dragged Yin Daoyan out of the hall to choose auxiliary medicine at Spirit Medicine Peak.

The refining of Breakthrough Pills not only requires Heavenly Essence Fruits, Mystic Ice Flower, Nine Curved Spirit Ginseng, and Seven Stars Grass as main ingredients, but also no less than a hundred kinds of auxiliary medicines, which are extremely complicated.

Breakthrough Pills are extremely precious and relate to the breakthrough of the Grandmaster Realm; Elder Lian Shan plans to personally select the materials to achieve perfection.

"Sect Master, I wonder if the positions for Yin and his disciple have been arranged."

Elder Lu Ming asked.

Zhong Lin looked puzzled.

Sect Master Yu Jinglei tapped his forehead, belatedly explained, "Zhong Lin, you haven’t been in the sect for long. According to sect rules, after achieving the Upper Third Grades, there are two choices, one to become a True Disciple and compete for the Sect Master position, or to be a Sect Elder, managing a peak and exercising the power of an elder."

Zhong Lin nodded; he knew this because he himself is currently a True Disciple of the sect.

"Cultivation to the Upper Third Grades is incredibly difficult; ninety percent of the sect’s Upper Third Grade Martial Artists are trapped in the Meridian Passage Realm, so once sect disciples or elders cultivate True Qi, they can make an alternative choice. Elders can be promoted to Supreme Elders with the authority to decide major sect matters.

As for True Disciples, if willing, they can directly become Supreme Elders, enjoying all the rights of a Supreme Elder, or if unwilling, continue as True Disciples, and once breaking through to the Grandmaster Realm, become Deputy Sect Masters."

"Your Master Elder Yin, of course, is promoted to Supreme Elder. Zhong Lin, what do you choose?"

Zhong Lin understood now; a First Grade Martial Artist is vastly different from other realm martial artists. The strength of True Qi cannot be compared to inner breath, hence they should have greater power. After all, in this world martial arts is supreme, and power comes from strength.

He now has two choices: one is to become a Supreme Elder, with decision-making power within the sect, a high status and weighty power, but unable to compete for the Sect Master position.

The second is to continue as a True Disciple, with power unchanged, still retaining the eligibility to compete for the Sect Master position. Once breaking through to the Grandmaster Realm to become Deputy Sect Master, when the current Sect Master steps down, he can truly become the Sect Master, provided no one competes.

Sect Master.

The highest decision-maker of the Sword Cauldron Sect, as long as it doesn’t lead the sect to destruction, every sect disciple, elder, and Supreme Elder obeys and serves its command.

Zhong Lin pondered for a moment and said, "Disciple wishes to continue as a True Disciple, I ask the Sect Master to fulfill this."

To be the leader, better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix.

Yu Jinglei was not surprised by Zhong Lin’s choice; with a Breakthrough Pill for him, once the elixir is refined he can break through to the Grandmaster Realm and become a Deputy Sect Master.

Even a fool knows how to choose.

"So be it, you haven’t been in the sect long, previously residing at Spirit Medicine Peak. Now you can choose a mountain peak, within a hundred miles, you can choose any peak to reside." Yu Jinglei said with a smile.

"Yes, Sect Master."

"Zhong Lin."

Elder Lu Ming suddenly spoke up, "Although you can choose any peak, if you trust this old man, I have a few words to say."

"Please advise, Elder Lu," Zhong Lin said.

Elder Lu Ming smiled and said, "It’s not so much advice. The cultivation of a First Grade Martial Artist is to open the Heaven and Earth Bridge, perceive nature, and attract heaven and earth’s essence, so it emphasizes the Unity of Heaven and Man. Only by living in those Cave Heaven Blessed Lands that best align with your cultivation technique’s attribute can you achieve optimal cultivation results, and even have a chance for enlightenment. So you must be cautious in choosing a permanent residence."

Zhong Lin was greatly astonished and, after pondering for a moment, asked, "Elder Lu, how should it be selected?"

Elder Lu Ming gently smiled and said, "Wind is high, water is deep, fire is hot, ice is cold, wood is forest, earth is thick."

Zhong Lin’s eyes revealed a look of realization; it seems the choice of a place to live has a lot to do with his cultivation technique.

However, his "Five Elements Mixed Essence Skill" contains five attributes: gold, water, fire, earth, and ice. What kind of mountain should he choose?

"Zhong Lin, which cultivation technique are you practicing?"

"Flying Spirit Sword Scripture."

"Ah, so it’s this gold attribute Qi Refinement method. In that case, you could choose Black Magnetic Mountain, ten miles to the north. That peak contains iron ores, which can aid you in understanding nature," Elder Lu Ming explained.

"Senior brother, besides iron ores, Black Magnetic Mountain often experiences magnetic winds. The wind stirs up magnetic sand that blocks out the sky. If one’s martial arts cultivation is insufficient, not only will it not provide support, it might pose a life threat. Why don’t I here test Zhong Lin’s strength?" Elder Men Qing’an suddenly suggested.

Zhong Lin’s eyes narrowed slightly. He sensed Elder Men Qing’an’s hostility, and he was quite displeased himself.

Damn it, I brought the Heavenly Essence Fruits. Giving you one is already generous, yet you still want to take the other as well, ungrateful wolf.

Zhong Lin, with a stoic expression, said, "Since Master took me as a disciple, I’ve always heard of Elder Men’s might. I would like to experience it for myself to see if it lives up to its reputation."

"You insolent child."

Men Qing’an shouted, his voice thunderous, each word sending waves of energy that made the ground shake violently, turning blue stone tiles into powder. ƒreewebɳovel.com

"If you want to fight, take it outside."

With a wave of his sleeve, Yu Jinglei sent the two of them flying out of the hall with a gust of air.