Chapter 1263 - Chapter 1263: The Whole Sect Knows That You Are Looking For A Partner (2)
Chapter 1263: The Whole Sect Knows That You Are Looking For A Partner (2)
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Fortunately, the mission aligned with his current cultivation realm. Otherwise, it would have been troublesome.
Although there were such cases, they were usually created for outstanding people.
As a True Disciple and a candidate for the seat of the top disciple, not many people could stand against him.
His status in the sect had changed, and so had the attitude of others toward him.
“This sect’s mission is very important. We have to win,” Ku Wu Chang said seriously. “There is a bet between the sect and the Fallen Moon Sect. If there was a top disciple at the Primordial Spirit Realm, they would have been asked to participate.”
“What happens if we lose?” Jiang Hao asked.
“It would mean admitting defeat to the Fallen Moon Sect,” Ku Wu Chang said.
That would mean he would be expelled from the heavenly Note Sect. If the stakes involved unimportant members, they’d be banished. If it involved important ones, it could be considered defection.
The Law Enforcement Hall would decide ultimately.
If he lost, he would definitely be in danger.
However, he was a True Immortal. As long as the Sect Master did not make a move, no one was his match.
However, it would not be easy to stay in the Heavenly Note Sect in the future.
If the Sect Master was still alive, maybe she was waiting for the Great Era to make an appearance.
Most of these experts hid themselves and blended into the world around them while waiting for the right time.
The quieter they were, the greater the fortunes they would seize.
He could sense such people in the Blackheaven Sect and the Divine Rotation Sect.
“This mission is located at a mine outside the Heavenly Note Sect. Azure Mountain discovered it first. They joined with the Blackheaven Sect, the Sunset Immortal Sect, and the Wind Thunder Sect to secure it. By the time we found out, it was too late to reclaim it, but we managed to join and secure a share. Even after a few years of mining, the area is still rife with monsters and other dangers. We need to clear the three mines. The Fallen Moon Sect will do the same. The team that does it better and most efficiently wins.”
“Is it purely a test of cultivation?” Jiang Hao asked.
“The situation inside is more complex. You’ll understand when you get there. If we win, you can choose any one of the twelve participants as your partner,” said Ku Wu Chang. “If you don’t want a partner, you can select someone to serve you as a maid. It’s up to you whether you select someone at the Foundation Establishment Realm or the Primordial Spirit Realm.”
Jiang Hao was taken aback. So, the two sects are gambling on their participants. The loser loses people, and the winner gains them.
The Heavenly Note Sect definitely needed more people. Undoubtedly, this was not the only team involved. Who knows how significant the stakes were?
The mission did not seem that difficult. His only concern was the duration.
With the Great Era approaching, there might not be too many dangers yet.
There was no need to worry about those below the immortal realms. Those in or above the immortal realms would not make a move.
Even the Fallen Immortal Clan would not approach recklessly. They were probably hiding.
They might not make a move until the Great Era arrived. This period was the safest.
“Can I opt out of accepting a partner or a maid?” asked Jiang Hao.
He did not need a maid or a partner. Another person in the courtyard would just be a nuisance.
“No problem. But you can still recruit someone to the Cliff of Broken Hearts,” said Ku Wu Chang.
Jiang Hao nodded. “I’ll find a talented disciple for you, Master.”
Ku Wu Chang nodded.
It was noteworthy for Jiang Hao to focus on recruiting someone talented for this branch.
“Also, I need your help with something.” Ku Wu Chang looked at Ning Xuan. “Your Senior Sister saw you preaching in the Spirit Herb Garden and wanted to ask if you were lacking blood sacrifice.”
Jiang Hao looked at her in surprise.
He knew Ning Xuan. She was in charge of many things at the Spirit Herb Garden. He actually worked under her.
He found stability and safety under her management.
However, they rarely saw each other.
He did not expect her to ask such a question.
“Why do you ask this, Senior Sister?” Jiang Hao asked.
Ning Xuan lowered her head. “Junior Brother, you seem to have such sharp insights when it comes to cultivation realms. I’ve benefited greatly from them. Could you share your knowledge on the Golden Core Realm and Primordial Spirit Realm? I’m willing to offer blood sacrifice or anything else you need.”
Jiang Hao lowered his head and said seriously, “Senior Sister, you’re too kind. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I might not know that much, though.”
Ning Xuan shook her head and bowed. “Junior Brother, you’re too modest. There are aspects where I fall short compared to you. I hope you can enlighten me.”
Her genuine humility made it impossible for Jiang Hao to refuse. He proceeded to answer her questions about the Golden Core Realm.
Jiang Hao explained them one by one.
After the explanation, she seemed satisfied. She did not ask more about cultivation realms but asked him if he would hold more lectures in the Spirit Herb garden since Cheng Chou had ascended to the Golden Core Realm.
Jiang Hao nodded. It was difficult for Cheng Chou to advance to the Primordial Spirit Realm. His guidance would increase his chances.
With Cheng Chou around, many tasks became easier. He managed the Spirit Herb Garden, kept an eye on Xiao Li, handled external matters, and saved Jiang Hao a lot of trouble.
“Any restrictions on who can attend?” Ning Xuan asked.
Jiang Hao shook his head.
Ning Xuan thanked him and left.
After that, Jiang Hao bid farewell to his Master and left as well.
When Ning Xuan walked out, a few others surrounded her.
“Senior Sister, do you really plan to offer your blood as a sacrifice?” one person asked in disbelief.
“It’s just the Blood Wish Path. He won’t live very long anyway,” said another.
Ning Xuan smiled. “Sometimes, we need to accept the things right before us instead of rejecting them. Disregarding him won’t change his success.”
With that, Ning Xuan turned around and left.
The path to immortality was fraught with diverse individuals, challenging norms, and pride.
They had to learn to accept and change.
One always needed to aim to surpass the existing state. Self-improvement and gaining benefits were what truly mattered.
Back at the Spirit Herb Garden, Xiao Li eagerly approached Jiang Hao. “Senior Brother Jiang, Senior Brother Cheng said that you went out looking for a partner?”
“Really?” Jiang Hao looked at Cheng Chou in confusion.
“Junior Sister Xiao Li misunderstood me. I only said the mission was about defeating the other team and accepting a partner,” said Cheng Chou.
“It’s just a task. A competition of cultivation realms,” said Jiang Hao.
“So, you’re not looking for a partner, after all,” said Xiao Li and went to look for the spirit beast and Bing Qing.
Jiang Hao did not mind her.
The mission would start at the beginning of October.
There was still a month left to prepare.
He did not have much to prepare. He just had to visit the Task Hall once.
The next day, he looked for the Senior Sister at the reception. Upon learning that Jiang Hao wanted to challenge the late-stage Primordial Spirit Realm candidate, she immediately made some arrangements.
By afternoon, Jiang Hao was facing a Senior Brother armed with a formidable halberd.
His strength was overwhelming. Jiang Hao’s hand trembled on his sword as he tried to fend off his attacks.
After three hundred and twenty-six moves, Jiang Hao was lucky enough to find his opponent’s weakness.
His sword pierced through his opponent’s defensive Dharma treasure and landed between his eyebrows.
The halberd was near Jiang Hao’s shoulder. It almost reached his neck. It was a narrow victory.
The other party was defeated. He sighed and finally withdrew his halberd.
Jiang Hao told him about a record of a similar technique that he had seen in the library.
His opponent’s eyes lit up, and he left to check it out.
After a while, he returned to thank Jiang Hao for the information. He had found a missing piece of the technique he used.
Jiang Hao could tell that the other party did not seem very convinced before. However, he had found the missing piece of the technique he used, so he accepted his defeat.
He also gave Jiang Hao ten thousand spirit stones to express his gratitude.
This surprised Jiang Hao. He could not believe that someone in the Primordial Spirit Realm received so many spirit stones.
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At the Heavenly Note Sect’s guesthouse, the people of the Fallen Moon sect received their mission.
At that moment, a beautiful woman looked at the name list and smiled charmingly.
“Jiang Hao of the Cliff of Broken Hearts? I hope he is worthy of my enchantments. If so, I’ll let him kneel at my feet.”