Chapter 395 - 300: Ding Family Extends Goodwill, Thunder Strike!
Chapter 395: Chapter 300: Ding Family Extends Goodwill, Thunder Strike!
However, the initiative was in Gu Yuan’s hands, so the condition he set for the restriction was that it could be taught to three people.
The Ding Family had no choice but to agree, albeit reluctantly.
After returning to his own Cultivation Hall, Gu Yuan, while releasing his Pill Fire to refine the Flying Smoke Illusionary Shape Pot gifted by the Ding Family, took out the classics he had previously brought back from the Scripture Hall.
"Thousand Waves Sect Regulations!"
The noble families of the Thousand Waves Sect, though immensely powerful, still had to abide by basic rules.
Today, Zhang Guangcheng altered the rules for entering the hall, not without any rules to follow. At the founding of the Thousand Waves Sect, Dharma Seals were scarce and precious, so a rule was indeed established to exchange Daoist Techniques for Dharma Seals, which Zhang Guangcheng took advantage of.
Gently caressing the sect’s law book, Gu Yuan sighed slightly, reminiscing about his days of Qi Refining.
In an instant, he put aside his memories, and the Three-Heart Gold Seal in his Dantian shone brightly. While refining the treasured pot, he perused the sect regulations and took out the insights of the Sword Seal given by his Senior Sister, multitasking resolutely to make the most of these two days.
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"Fellow Daoist Gu, the hour has come. Please proceed to the Vermilion Fruit Dharma Assembly!"
Two days later, just as the hour arrived, Zhang Guangcheng came riding on a cloud, urging Gu Yuan, as if afraid he might back out.
In the grand hall, Gu Yuan suddenly opened his eyes, the entire hall brightened as he stowed away the treasured pot, closed the sect regulations, gathered his Jade Scroll, and leisurely rose to walk out of the hall.
Outside the hall, a grand and luxurious Dharma Boat hovered in the air, with Golden Armor Daoist Soldiers holding the Banner of the Dao, and Immortal Fairy female cultivators holding flower baskets, scattering them as they went. Accompanying it in floating clouds were Spiritual Birds like Immortal Cranes, creating an impressive spectacle.
In the distance, many disciples of the Thousand Waves Sect watched from their Escape Lights, their expressions filled with resentment.
In the past few assemblies, disciples of the Thousand Waves Sect had all geared up, keen to witness their sect’s splendor.
But three consecutive defeats had dampened the morale of the disciples.
Could it be that our grand Thousand Waves Sect really can’t compete with the Thousand Peaks Sect?
Moreover, recently, the Thousand Waves Sect secretly dispatched three Golden Cores to test the strength of Thousand Peaks Sect’s Su Chengyin, all of whom returned in defeat.
Though this matter was kept secret, it inevitably leaked out, and was widely boasted about by the disciples of Thousand Peaks Sect, becoming known to all.
The Thousand Waves Sect could be said to have lost face completely.
But that was not all.
Originally, they hoped that Junior Martial Uncle Ding Zhixiu would act, possibly saving the face of the Thousand Waves Sect.
Yet unexpectedly, Junior Martial Uncle Ding directly switched sects and went to South Mountain Domain!
And three days ago, it was reported that a Golden Core from the South Mountain Domain would represent the Thousand Waves Sect in the battle against Su Chengyin!
With this news, the Thousand Waves Sect was in an uproar.
Countless disciples looked up to the sky and sighed, shaking their heads.
"Imagine, our Thousand Waves Sect with a legacy of six thousand years, in the end, relying on an outsider?" a disciple said helplessly.
"Hmph, it would be good if he could be relied upon!"
"South Mountain Domain, a barren place, what formidable figures could they possibly have? This Ascendant might just be a scapegoat, and if he loses, at least he won’t be one of our Thousand Waves Sect’s own Golden Cores, and we can make excuses externally!"
A well-informed disciple of the Thousand Waves Sect said disdainfully.
"Be cautious in your words, matters involving a Golden Core Ascendant aren’t for you and me to judge lightly!"
A friend quickly reminded him.
That disciple sighed and said helplessly, "It’s not that I want to judge, but our Thousand Waves Sect has been too soft these years. In the Dao Struggle, even if one loses, one can’t keep retreating. If this continues, where will the dignity of a Major Sect remain?"
"Don’t think too much. With a True Person overseeing and Junior Martial Uncle Shenyi here, who would dare to underestimate our Thousand Waves Sect?"
"Exactly, instead of thinking about that, it’d be better if you and I cultivate diligently and achieve Golden Core early, win a Dharma Assembly and bolster our Thousand Waves Sect’s dignity!"
A friend advised.
"Golden Core, it’s hard. They’re mostly noble family disciples..."
That disciple couldn’t help but let out a long sigh.
These words caused a slight pause around them.
"Let’s not talk about this anymore. Are we going to the assembly today or not?"
A disciple quickly spoke up, breaking the silence.
"Go, of course, we have to go. The Golden Core Dharma Assembly is a rare occurrence, naturally, we have to go and watch!"
Among the crowd, there were many voices of agreement.
No matter what, witnessing the Magical Combat of Golden Core cultivators is a rare grand occasion, and for them as Foundation Establishment disciples, it’s a major event.
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Naturally, Gu Yuan couldn’t hear the discussions of these disciples.
Under the lead of Zhang Guangcheng and together with Ding Zhichong, who came to "uphold the law," they rode the Dharma Boat, speeding along swiftly, and soon left the sect gate of the Thousand Waves Sect.
In the distance, a towering green mountain was faintly visible, with banners fluttering and people bustling atop the mountain.
On the floating clouds afar, there were also many cultivators, some riding Immortal Cranes, others on Golden Rafts or Flying Boats, all there to watch the fight.
The Vermilion Fruit Dharma Assembly, within a radius of a hundred thousand miles, was considered a significant event.
Though one side had never won in the contests between the two sects, they both were disciples of Major Sects. When the actual fighting commenced, the scene was grand and lively, attracting disciples from various Loose Cultivator sects, small sects, and friendly sects of both sides to come and watch.
For this reason, there were also those who made bets, setting up the odds, in short, the number of spectators was countless.
There is no shortage of people who like to watch the excitement.
This was also why the Thousand Waves Sect was reluctant to fight; losing under the eyes of all was truly disheartening.
"Junior Brother Gu, ahead is Blood Sandalwood Mountain, the main venue for this assembly. As early as ten days ago, disciples from the two sects have cleaned up and set up the platform for the Dharma Assembly. You just need to go to the assembly and face Su Chengyin."