“However, Qin Yue is almost invincible among those at Foundation Establishment. Although I’ve racked my brains over the years, it’s difficult to defeat her in the short term.”
“As for Golden Core, Second Brother is trapped, and Fourth Brother’s strength is slightly inferior, with only a forty percent chance of victory. If I can’t break through to the sixth level, I also have no hope of winning.
If all goes well, the Purple Rock Lineage will receive rewards, and Qing Feng will even get a True Inheritance opportunity. This will significantly elevate Chen Ming Peak's standing in the Chief's eyes, making it even harder for us to surpass them. Therefore, there are some things we must do.”
It could almost certainly allow a Golden Core cultivator of the third grade to break through a minor level.
If he and Fourth Brother joined forces, they would surely gain the upper hand in the Golden Core battle.
“But if we miss this opportunity, our Purple Rock Lineage will never be able to join the Bixi Squad again,” Zhang Gao said.
“The Bixi Squad is an opportunity for our Purple Rock Lineage. According to the old rules, thirty percent goes to the main lineage, forty percent to Sword Sharpening and Jingyang, and the remaining four lineages divide thirty percent. Chen Ming Peak has Qing Feng, so how much can we get now?” Qi Lin analyzed.
“Then let's find Qing Feng first,” Zhang Gao suggested.
“Yes, find Qing Feng. Since the plan began, one calculation after another has failed at the Sword-Testing Platform, the Thousand Lake World, and the Lantern Festival. Perhaps his destiny suppresses us. If not for the Mystic Realm's restrictions, I’d really want to eliminate him directly.”
A cold glint flashed in Qi Lin’s eyes. Even though Qing Feng was, in his eyes, just a sleepy, ordinary cultivator.
But that potential “fortune” was a threat to Hu Ji Peak.
Even if it was just a guess, he was determined to get rid of Qing Feng.
What’s more, although he wasn't entirely certain, he felt that Qin Yue's heart was seventy to eighty percent inclined towards Qing Feng. Even if it wasn't love yet, it was more of a concern.
However, how could emotions between men and women be absolutely pure? If Qing Feng wasn't dealt with, his plan would be difficult to implement.
“It’s all Lin Qian’s fault for being so ineffective; she hasn’t succeeded after all this time. Now we can only hope that Dragon Yang Peak can succeed. They can’t kill him, but at least make him lose his abilities,” Zhang Gao sighed.
Qi Lin nodded gently, then stopped discussing the matter.
Meanwhile, Qing Feng and his Great Mysterious Dog failed to find Senior Sister Qin Yue, but unexpectedly found Sixth Martial Brother Lu Ran.
At that time, Lu Ran was fighting alongside another fellow Disciple against three Golden Core level fox demons. The battle was fierce, and the situation was unfavorable for them.
It was only by relying on the Beast Taming Sect's exquisite sword techniques and the treasured swords in their hands that they barely managed to maintain an undefeated stance.
Seeing this, Qing Feng gave a look, and the Great Mysterious Dog immediately understood, letting out a long howl and transforming into a streak of crimson light.
Like a fiend dog from the netherworld, an Asura reincarnated, it instantly relieved Lu Ran of the pressure from one fox demon, engaging it head-on. Like a primordial beast, it pounced the fox demon to the ground, aiming directly for its heart.
Relieved, Lu Ran and Xu Qing also unleashed the Beast Taming Sect's marvelous sword techniques, quickly severely injuring the fox demons in front of them, then letting the Xuan Dog reap their lives and retrieve their demon cores.
Lu Ran breathed a sigh of relief, looking at Qing Feng and saying, “Good thing you came, otherwise I, your Senior Brother, would have to flee in disarray like a stray dog, being chased around.”
“Stray dog? Don’t ruin a dog’s good name.” The Great Mysterious Dog snorted disdainfully beside Lu Ran.
Lu Ran gave an awkward smile, having forgotten there was a dog beside him, and quickly changed the subject: “Qing Feng, this is Senior Brother Xu Qing from Jingyang Peak.”
Then he introduced Qing Feng to Xu Qing, although he knew the other party should already know him, the proper formalities still had to be observed.
Qing Feng nodded to Xu Qing, and the two were now acquainted.
Then, he asked Sixth Martial Brother, “Do you know where Senior Sister is?”
“I don’t know. This place is divided into areas by strength. Junior Sister should be in the Foundation Establishment area,” Lu Ran replied.
Qing Feng nodded after hearing this, already having an idea in mind, and said, “Then I’ll search in the opposite direction, find Senior Sister first.”
“Junior Sister is invincible in the Foundation Establishment stage, so there’s no need to worry too much about her. Our primary task is to earn points, and it’s best to operate in this vicinity,” Lu Ran added.
“But Senior Sister might be in danger alone; we need to find her first,” Qing Feng insisted on his point of view.
Although he was a genius, Qin Yue was equally talented, especially in her ability to exert extraordinary power in combat.
The moment he entered, he felt that she seemed to be on the verge of a breakthrough. If no one was looking after her, it would be troublesome if she was disturbed by demon beasts.
Lu Ran frowned, leaned closer to Qing Feng, and whispered, “I know you care about Junior Sister, but the trial won’t be too dangerous. Besides, Junior Sister asked me to make sure you get more points and focus on winning.”
“I’m doing this not only for Senior Sister but also to win the competition. Don’t forget, the seniors of the Dragon Yang Lineage, apart from the three Golden Core cultivators, are all at Foundation Establishment fifth to ninth levels. They might be with Senior Sister now.
If we go there and clear them out, bringing our people back, our chances of winning the subsequent competition will greatly increase,” Qing Feng explained.
“What you said makes sense,” Lu Ran suddenly realized.
“Martial Brother Qing Feng is so thoughtful, considering the bigger picture and willing to sacrifice his own time to find fellow Disciples. His character is truly noble,” Xu Qing praised, offering to go along.
Although Qing Feng wasn't very familiar with Xu Qing, since they had met, he couldn't leave him behind, so he accepted his company.
Along the way, they also left some special marks. After all, the risk of going to the Foundation Establishment area this time was not small, so being prepared was important.
Upon entering, they had already agreed with their fellow Disciples from Sword Sharpening Peak and Hu Ji Peak to communicate through marks.
A beast roar erupted in the Foundation Establishment trial ground, and a giant Xuan Dog, iron-colored, stood upright, sparks bursting from its mane.
The surrounding Disciples scattered in panic.
The oppressive power of this fierce beast was so strong that it could shatter cultivators’ protective qi even through the barrier.
Among the crowd, a quick-witted person suddenly reacted: “It’s the Moon-Swallowing Dog raised by True Man Zhang!”
Its body radiated crimson light, like an Asura descending, and any attack against it was as powerless as rain hitting a stone.
And its every claw and bite could split mountains and crack stones, easily shattering the hard skulls of demon beasts.
Lu Ran, standing by, was too astonished to speak: “When did this Xuan Dog become so strong? I remember I used to be able to defeat it. What is this blood body? Why does it look like a Buddhist Golden Body?”
“This is because it’s a mutated Buddhist technique, most suitable for demons to cultivate,” Qing Feng said.
Most demons do not have powerful Mu family backgrounds; they climb step by step through combat and hunting, so their way of thinking is more direct, tending to solve everything with violence.
Such demons usually dislike using their brains, and their cultivation also prefers simple and direct methods, and Buddhist cultivation techniques happen to fit this need, emphasizing overcoming skill with force.
“That’s really good,” the Beast Taming Sect Disciple standing next to Qing Feng said enviously, a hint of jealousy inadvertently showing in his eyes.
Half a month had passed since Qing Feng brought people to the Foundation Establishment circle to search for Qin Yue, but Qin Yue was still missing.
However, several other descendants of the previous pioneers had more or less found their targets. Now, seven or eight such people were gathered around Qing Feng.