Eternal Life: My Talents Can Refresh-Chapter 242 - 143: A Different Thousand Lakes and Thousand Islands, Completing Magical Power Tempering_2
"And then hand it over to the Thousand Islands Alliance."
Hearing this, Chu Ning couldn’t help but frown slightly.
"So if I want to find a place to establish a cave mansion for cultivation now, I should look for the isle masters of various islands instead of the Thousand Islands Alliance?"
Chen Wangdao lightly shook the folding fan in his hand and said:
"Indeed, and in these various spirit islands, almost all places with a bit of rich Spiritual Qi are occupied by Qi Refining Late Stage Cultivators.
You’re at the Qi Refining Late Stage, and even if you go to each island now, I’m afraid it’ll be difficult to obtain a desirable location."
Upon hearing this, Chu Ning’s frown grew deeper.
Without a place rich in Spiritual Qi, his cultivation would be greatly affected.
After all, even though he could make talismans, the spirit plants in his possession ultimately need to be planted in a place rich in Spiritual Qi, which is equally important for his cultivation.
"However, there is not entirely no solution."
Chen Wangdao smiled and slowly began to speak.
Then, under Chu Ning’s gaze, he continued unhurriedly:
"Thirty years ago, the Thousand Islands Alliance introduced the Thousand Islands Tournament, held once every five years. If a cultivator takes a liking to another island...
In the Thousand Islands Tournament, they can issue a challenge to that island. If they win, they can gain the right to reside on and govern the island."
"The Thousand Islands Tournament?" Chu Ning vaguely surmised that this was related to what Chen Wangdao was hinting at.
Sure enough, the other party continued:
"In a month’s time, the Thousand Islands Tournament will take place. Larger islands with Tier Two Middle Grade spirit veins might not see much action.
But for islands with Tier Two Lower Grade or Tier One spirit veins...
Many are now recruiting masters from everywhere, hoping to strengthen their islands’ power.
Either to avoid being taken over by others or to move to better islands."
At this, Chen Wangdao looked at Chu Ning:
"With your strength, as long as you’re willing to join, I’m sure there will be islands that are willing to accept you."
This time, Chu Ning understood that he needed to represent an island in the Thousand Islands Tournament first.
If he could help that island win, he would naturally be able to secure a place for a cave mansion.
Hearing this, Chu Ning frowned slightly.
He originally thought that coming here and spending some Spirit Stones would be enough to settle the cave mansion issue.
Unexpectedly, he ended up involving himself in this magical combat tournament.
However, after some thought, Chu Ning sighed inwardly and resolved to give it a try.
After all, he had left the Cyan Gorge Mountain Range for several months, causing delays in his cultivation, and many spirit plants in his storage bag were at the point of needing to be planted.
At present, he really couldn’t find a suitable place other than here.
Thus, Chu Ning asked Chen Wangdao:
"Where can I find information about various islands recruiting help?"
"As luck would have it, I have some information here. If you’d like, I can offer it to you for just two Spirit Stones."
Chen Wangdao, as if having predicted this outcome, glanced at Chu Ning with a smile.
Without further ado, Chu Ning took four Spirit Stones out of his storage bag, handing them over to Chen Wangdao for the inquiry fee earlier.
Earlier, Chen Wangdao had also provided Chu Ning with an approximate map of the Thousand Lakes and Thousand Islands, which, along with the information, totaled two Spirit Stones.
Chen Wangdao eagerly exclaimed:
"You are indeed quite straightforward, good sir."
As he spoke, he handed a thin booklet from his storage bag to Chu Ning.
Chu Ning immediately received it and carefully flipped through it.
Although Chen Wangdao’s skills were average, he certainly had an eye for profit.
But the information was still quite useful.
Opening the booklet, Chu Ning found it to detail which islands were recruiting helpers and what cultivation levels they required.
There were over a hundred entries.
After a quick browse, Chu Ning stowed it away in his storage bag.
At this moment, Chen Wangdao continued:
"Friend, this month’s tournament will be held on Thousand Illusion Island, where the Thousand Islands Alliance is located.
So most of the islands are currently gathering there to recruit help. You just need to head to that Thousand Illusion Island."
Chu Ning nodded and then asked:
"How do I get to Thousand Illusion Island?"
"The teleportation array," Chen Wangdao said, somewhat puzzled, looking at Chu Ning.
Then, as if realizing something, he patted his head and said: "I forgot you’re new here.
In fact, arranging such short-distance teleportation arrays isn’t difficult for sects, and many sects can set them up.
But between different sect influences, managing teleportation arrays can be quite troublesome.
So I’ve heard there’s not many teleportation arrays outside areas governed by some major sects."
Chu Ning nodded, understanding that areas near the Cyan Creek Sect weren’t large enough to justify setting up teleportation arrays.
And something like going to Wind Gorge Square, setting up arrays seemed unsuitable.
Of course, this was also largely due to the Cyan Gorge Mountain Range’s lack of proficiency in the Path of Array.
Considering this, Chu Ning curiously asked:
"So, in the Thousand Islands Alliance, there are those proficient in arrays?"
Chen Wangdao smiled and replied: "Friend, you guessed right.
In the Thousand Islands Alliance, there’s a family called the Cen Family that’s known to excel in the Path of Array."
Chu Ning finally understood.
He then bade farewell to Chen Wangdao, following his directions to the teleportation array at the center of the island.
In the teleportation array, there was a cultivator in his thirties.
After Chu Ning explained his purpose, the cultivator, expressionless, said:
"It’s ten Spirit Stones for a trip to Thousand Illusion Island. You can either pay the ten Spirit Stones and leave immediately or wait for more people to gather."
