"To comprehend a Dao Rhy Fragnt in less than a month... In my eyes, Senior Brother’s talent is unparalleled. I also believe that with ti, he’ll surely defeat the others and take the position of Sect Leader of the Seven Profound Sect."
Toying with a lock of her hair, Yi Yunya’s gaze was completely serene:
"But Senior Brother Zhong Ming’s strength is his comprehension, and comprehension only cos into its own in the later stages. The higher one’s Cultivation, the more important it becos."
"But right now, in the early stages of Cultivation, the Spiritual Root is more important."
"The others have long since reached mid-stage Qi Cultivation, while Senior Brother is still stuck in the initial stage. This gap in Cultivation makes it very difficult for him to be a match for them."
"Even if he could activate his Dao Rhy, he’d only have the power for a single strike. What’s more, what Senior Brother has comprehended is just a Dao Rhy Fragnt, and it’s not even certain he can activate it in battle..."
"Besides that, Senior Brother has many other disadvantages, like his connections... Whether it’s Dharma Seal Peak, Molten Fire Peak, or Cuixiang Mountain, they all have nurous disciples from prominent families. In contrast, while our Longxi Peak has many people, most are from common backgrounds. Our overall strength is a whole tier lower. And the Seven Peaks Grand Competition at the end of the month is a test of the Seven Peaks’ overall strength..."
At this, Yi Yunya sighed and shook her head.
She simply couldn’t see how Zhong Ming could win.
"Unless Senior Brother Zhong Ming gets another treasure that’s compatible with him... No, even a treasure wouldn’t be enough. The opposition has more treasures, and even top-grade Magical Artifacts custom-made for them..."
After this analysis, Orchid fell silent as well. She also didn’t know how Zhong Ming was supposed to win at the end of the month.
Just as she was frowning in distress, a nonchalant voice suddenly spoke up beside her. "Still, it would be for the best if Senior Brother loses."
"Huh?"
Her lady’s words left Orchid stunned.
Yi Yunya, however, looked indifferent. "After he loses, it will temper so of his pride. More importantly, it will make him follow the plan I’ve laid out for him."
"I’m only worried about one thing right now: that his failure at the end of the month will affect his Dao Heart... but it shouldn’t co to that. Senior Brother isn’t that fragile."
As a highly calculating woman, Yi Yunya hadn’t just handed the Clear Sound Spring Stone to Zhong Ming to then sit back and wait for him to beco powerful and carry her to glory.
She wanted to be involved in Zhong Ming’s growth. In fact, she had already mapped out a comprehensive plan for his entire future.
"In the grand examination at the end of the month, even if Senior Brother can’t take first place, it will be easy for him to make a na for himself. At that point, Longxi Peak will surely begin to train him as a True Disciple."
"With the title of True Disciple, Senior Brother will receive the full support of Longxi Peak. I’ll also be able to answer to my family and have the Yi Family cooperate with to subtly guide public opinion."
"If I succeed, I can make the Seven Profound Sect start cultivating Sword Cultivators again and divert the sect’s resources toward Senior Brother..."
...
Zhong Ming was oblivious to Yi Yunya’s thoughts and her concerns for him.
However, Zhong Ming was ntally prepared for the difficulty of the end-of-month assessnt.
’Objectively speaking, myself and Longxi Peak are definitely at a disadvantage at the end of the month... but I still have a chance.’
Even knowing Longxi Peak’s poor situation, Zhong Ming still aid for first place and believed he could win.
This wasn’t because Zhong Ming was arrogant or conceited.
He was genuinely confident.
HUM...
With a single thought, Zhong Ming opened his attribute panel.
[Zhong Ming]
[Cultivation Realm: Initial Stage Qi Cultivation]
[Reading: Fourth Realm, Minor Achievent (979/13600), Traits: ① Scholarly Aura, ② Calm Heart, ③ Mind Reading]
[Longxi Sword-Drawing Technique: Third Realm, Refinent (4772/13600), Traits: ① Quick Eyes and Swift Hands, ② Flow of Water]
[Longxi Breathing Technique: Second Realm, Insight (5310/8100), Traits: ① Flow of Water... Dragon Flood Dragon Dao Rhy (Fragnted) (4.23%)]
[Longxi Swordsmanship: Third Realm, Refinent (312/14800), Traits: ① River and Sword Convergence, ② Flow of Water]
[Spirit Stream Finger: Water Dragon Technique: Third Realm, Refinent (335/14200), Traits: ① Water Attraction, ② Flow of Water]
[Wave-Surging Dragon Stream Step: Third Realm, Refinent (421/14600), Traits: ① Water Stepping, ② Body Like a Stream, ③ Flow of Water]
[Spirit Stream Finger: Jie Technique, Third Realm, Refinent (1/18800), Traits: ① Observing the Flow of Water, ② Bright Mirror Stilled Water - Ripples]
A glance at the five instances of ’Flow of Water’ and the one ’Bright Mirror Stilled Water - Ripples’ on his attribute panel caused endless inspiration to surge through Zhong Ming’s mind.
’I’ve found the opportunity I need. If I can just use Bright Mirror Stilled Water - Ripples one more ti, I can stack all these comprehensions of the Flow of Water and fuse them into one!’
’As soon as they fuse, I’ll obtain a new Dao Rhy!’
’And this ti, the Dao Rhy I obtain won’t be sothing that only appears in monts of crisis. It will be able to assist in my daily cultivation.’
’The Dao Rhy... *that* is my greatest advantage and my ultimate trump card.’
HUFF...
Despite these thoughts, Zhong Ming didn’t imdiately attempt the fusion.
Having used Mind Reading three tis in a row, Zhong Ming wasn’t in the best condition.
’Just a little longer. Once the drop from the Clear Sound Spring Stone refreshes, everything will be fine...’
...
Suppressing the urge to fuse them imdiately, Zhong Ming closed his eyes and began to recuperate.
While Zhong Ming was recovering his Heart Power, striving to fuse the Flow of Water in the most perfect state possible, Granny Lan returned to the Xie Family with a regretful expression.
Her gloomy expression was imdiately noticed by Xie Lingmin, which caused the latter to frown.
"Did sothing go wrong on your end? Did Zhong Ming refuse to take the trial pass?"
At this, Granny Lan shook her head. "No, he took it. But what we gave was too little."
"He found the resources lacking?" Granny Lan’s reply surprised Xie Lingmin, and annoyed her even more. At this mont, she felt Zhong Ming’s disposition was sowhat brazen. "To beco so arrogant and insolent the mont he finds a bit of success. I was wrong about him..."
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