Chapter 324 Fresh Crops

Just as Li Fan was feeling worried about the future of the Cultivators of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, the other trainees did not possess his high level of awareness.

In a flash, each of them was already looking excited and eager to try.

“Ji Shi, quickly tell us, how exactly is ‘most contribution’ calculated?”

“That’s right, Senior Ji, there must be a quantifiable and specific rule, right? Can the amount of contribution also be considered a standard for evaluation?”

… …

Ji Hongdao looked at the trainees, whose enthusiasm had been ignited, and couldn't help but reveal a relieved smile.

He lightly coughed and began to explain to everyone.

“The Array Pivot of the Heavenly Mystery Spirit Locking Array is essentially a new mirror surface of the tianxuan mirror, and you have all witnessed its encapsulation process with your own eyes.”

“And the construction of the entire Tianxuan Locking Spirit Formation began from the central core area. This means that from the very beginning of the Formation’s creation, the entire construction process of the Lock Spirit Array could, in essence, be perceived by the Array Pivot, or rather, by the tianxuan mirror.”

“Precisely which Cultivator personally laid down each Formation unit is entirely within the control of the tianxuan mirror.”

“And the final result will be determined solely by the data ranking announced by the tianxuan mirror, eliminating any possibility of fraud and ensuring absolute fairness and impartiality.”

Ji Hongdao spoke with emotion and eloquence.

“I know that anyone who can be recommended by various states to study at this Haunyu Manor must have their own extraordinary qualities. You are all young talents, and who would be willing to constantly be inferior to others? In order to give everyone a clear understanding of their current position in terms of achievements, and to better allow everyone to utilize their own initiative, in this Heavenly Mystery Spirit Locking Array Competition, your contributions to the construction of the Formation will be displayed in the form of real-time points.”

“Furthermore, there will be a ranking based on these points, announced by the tianxuan mirror, and everyone can check it at any time!”

Upon hearing this, Li Fan felt a jolt in his heart, listening to these rather familiar methods: “Good heavens, they want these young Formation Masters to compete to the death.”

Next, Ji Hongdao also announced the preliminary construction plan for the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Formation.

It was initially decided that each Cultivator would return to their hometown and, with the assistance of the local Ce Zhen Hall and Yanwu Hall, begin constructing the Lock Spirit Array.

If one’s progress was faster, once all the Lock Spirit Arrays in their state were completed, they could freely move to adjacent states to assist in construction.

Because the tianxuan mirror perceived everything, there was no need to worry about one’s contributions being usurped while in a different place.

The moment all the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Arrays in all territories of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance were completed.

The Formation Master with the highest points would be the final winner.

After elaborating on the competition plan, a hint of self-satisfaction, not easily detected, flashed in Ji Hongdao’s eyes.

Just then, he suddenly heard someone call out.

“Senior Ji, I would like to ask, since I am now homeless, what should I do? Where should I go?”

Ji Hongdao looked in the direction of the voice; the Cultivator speaking was Li Fan.

His expression sank, and he rebuked, “You little fellow, are you perhaps making fun of me? What do you mean ‘homeless’? Naturally, you go back where you came from…”

Instantly, Ji Hongdao seemed to remember something, and his words abruptly stopped.

He looked at Li Fan again and stroked his chin.

“That is indeed a problem…”

He didn't answer directly, but after a while, he transmitted a message to Li Fan: “How about this, you stay behind for a bit, and I’ll discuss it with you in detail.”

Li Fan, understanding the hint, stopped speaking.

This small interlude fell into the eyes of the Cultivators present.

Some were indifferent. Some, however, suddenly understood and showed expressions of shock.

And some seemed to have known about the Cultivator’s forgetfulness long ago, their expressions normal.

It was only by Ji Hongdao continuing his explanation of the competition process that everyone’s attention was drawn back.

One year later, the new mirror surface of the tianxuan mirror would be transported to various states.

Before that, all trainees were to return to their respective states first, to assist the local branches in coordinating the collection of Materials needed for the Formation construction.

Of course, some special Formation Materials would also be centrally managed and distributed by the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance Headquarters.

… …

After hearing the general construction plan, the trainees returned to their respective manors and contacted their relatives, friends, and mentors.

Li Fan, however, remained in place.

Besides Li Fan, there was another Cultivator who had not left.

This person was Xue Mu, a Foundation Establishment Perfection Cultivator, and also one of the three members from Congyun Sea who participated in the training.

However, he was not a disciple of Zhang Zhiliang, and Li Fan had only met him a few times and was not very familiar with him.

As for the third person, he had failed the Soul Contract sensing test earlier and was eliminated.

Presumably, he had returned to Congyun Sea and subsequently perished in the catastrophe of Mo Sha’s destruction of the world.

Xue Mu seemed to be experiencing the existence of Celestial Venerable Worryfree for the first time, and the confusion and fear in his eyes had not yet dissipated.

Ji Hongdao looked at the two of them and asked kindly, “Congyun Sea suffered a calamity, and you are homeless. What are your plans for the future?”

Xue Mu pursed his lips and lowered his head, silent.

Li Fan, however, cupped his hands frankly and said respectfully, “I will obey Senior’s instructions.”

Ji Hongdao seemed somewhat satisfied with Li Fan’s answer. He thought for a moment and said, “Now that the rules of the competition have been set, it’s one person, one spot. If we were to randomly assign you to a state, taking points from others who are building the Lock Spirit Array, it would definitely cause dissatisfaction and be disadvantageous to you.”

“But if we don’t let you participate in this competition, you would certainly not be convinced.”

“Hmm…”

He paused, his gaze momentarily drifting, as if he was communicating with someone.

A moment later, Ji Hongdao said, “I wonder if you would be willing to do this.”

“Besides the various states, the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance also has many important Cave Heavens and Small Worlds that also need to have the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Formation built for comprehensive coverage.”

“Originally, these places were to be handled by us old fellows, who would be responsible for their construction.”

“However, circumstances are special, and it wouldn’t hurt to apply to transfer you over.”

“It just so happens that you can help us share some of the burden.”

Ji Hongdao smiled: “Now I don’t have as much drive as you young people.”

“As for the points for building the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Formation, you don’t have to worry. The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance governs numerous Cave Heavens, and some of them are even comparable in scale to a state.”

“You can proceed with confidence.”

“How about it?”

After speaking, Ji Hongdao looked at Li Fan and asked softly.

“Cave Heavens? I wonder if there’s a chance to get in touch with that Five Elements Great Cave Heaven.” The moment Li Fan heard Ji Hongdao’s words, this thought flashed through his mind.

However, he didn’t dare to let his imagination run wild. Only after Ji Hongdao asked did he solemnly reply, “It is precisely what I desire.”

Ji Hongdao nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Xue Mu: “What about you?”