Chapter 88: Shattering the Fourth Star

There is no need to elaborate on how precious an Earth-Rank Cultivation Technique is; they are rare even throughout the entire Wuhuang Province.

And an Immortal Cave for individual cultivation and residence is even more precious, especially in a Treasure Trove with abundant Spiritual Qi like the Jixian Sect.

Immediately, the eyes of the five hundred people flashed with brilliance. Even Nangong Lingxuan, a Prodigy who was as cold and pure as a Fairy, revealed a look of desire in her eyes.

"The ranking selection competition will begin in three days. You may rest well for the time being."

After giving these instructions, He Yutang's figure vanished before everyone like a streak of light.

Among these people, Prodigies like Xiao Fan, Nangong Lingxuan, and Chen Feixing had advanced with overwhelming momentum during the three-day competition, so they had not exhausted themselves at all.

However, for the majority of the remaining newly promoted Outer Sect Disciples, these three days had been very exhausting, and some were even seriously injured and needed to recuperate.

Once the three-day competition ended, the nine thousand five hundred people off the Arena looked at the Outer Sect Disciples like Xiao Fan who had successfully promoted with complex gazes…

These gazes were filled with envy, jealousy, and unwillingness…

These people were eventually led away by a group of blue-robed Outer Sect Disciples…

Those willing to stay would be assigned to do odd jobs throughout the Jixian Sect.

Those unwilling to stay would leave the Jixian Sect…

Although Xiao Fan and the others had already joined the Sect, they had not yet been assigned a place to live, so for these three days, they temporarily stayed where they had been living before.

Upon returning to the No. 9 Courtyard, Zhu Gang was full of excitement and talked boastfully to Xiao Fan.

"Big Brother… you wouldn't know, but at our Arena, there was a Prodigy with very strong strength. He didn't like the look of me and challenged me, so I didn't say a word… and directly surrendered."

"It drew laughter from all around… but how could they know that I was using my weakness to serve others? Then I took the opportunity to get on the stage, challenged everyone weaker than me, and finally managed to enter the top twenty!"

"…"

Listening to the little fatty, Xiao Fan was speechless. He knew this guy was shameless, but he hadn't expected him to be this shameless.

"Big Brother, you must enter the top three this time. The Immortal Cave provided by the Jixian Sect is of great use…"

The little fatty said to Xiao Fan: "Every selection gives various rewards. There's no need to mention the first-place prize, the Earth-Rank Cultivation Technique, which is extremely precious…"

"And that Immortal Cave is very useful for future Cultivate. The Spiritual Qi inside is several times higher than other places. After entering the Jixian Sect, if you don't have a suitable Immortal Cave to Cultivate in, your progress will definitely be left behind by others…"

Xiao Fan listened carefully to what the little fatty Zhu Gang was telling him. A large Sect like the Jixian Sect must have chosen a blessed land with rich Spiritual Qi for its founding…

Within it, various Immortal Caves rich in Spiritual Qi would be carved out, and the Spiritual Qi within these Immortal Caves would be long-lasting and abundant…

It is of great benefit to one's own cultivation base. According to Zhu Gang's introduction, even if you don't Cultivate inside, just by sleeping, your cultivation base would soar.

Although this statement was a bit exaggerated, it also showed the importance of a good Immortal Cave.

"Big Brother… there are actually not many Immortal Caves within the Jixian Sect. Even most deacons do not have this treatment. The Jixian Sect does this with the purpose of cultivating excellent successors…"

"So, this time, you need to enter at least the top three."

After hearing this, Xiao Fan nodded seriously: "I will do my best."

Zhu Gang telling him these things was actually just to remind Xiao Fan of the importance of the Immortal Cave…

He was afraid that Xiao Fan didn't understand and wouldn't use his full strength during the competition, thus losing this opportunity.

To him, it was no exaggeration to say that Xiao Fan had saved his life.

…

The next day, Xiao Fan sat cross-legged in the No. 9 Courtyard.

His Divine Sense entered the star chart.

"Having reached the seventh level of the Huaqi Realm, my cultivation base has already been consolidated…"

Xiao Fan murmured softly, his eyes flashing with brilliance, as a huge star floated in front of him.

He had already finished Cultivating the first two parts of the Nine Transformations of Qi Cultivation Technique, and with his current strength, he could attempt to shatter the fourth star.

Xiao Fan was surrounded by terrifying pressure, his Aura rising steadily, and the ground within the star chart shook as a result…

"Ah~!"

Xiao Fan let out a loud shout, his right hand flashing with the golden light of the Six Harmonies Slash. He leaped up and unleashed his strongest strike to date.

The golden palm struck toward the fourth star…

"Rumble"

His right hand's golden light flared intensely. Less than three breaths after making contact with the star, the fourth star shattered… The treasures inside emitted a dazzling golden light as they were revealed.

Xiao Fan panted heavily, his forehead covered in sweat, his face full of joy. He strode forward, unable to wait to check the Magic Treasure contained within the fourth star.

The remaining part of the Nine Transformations of Qi Cultivation Technique was enough to Cultivate to the Great Perfection of the Huaqi Realm…

There were Spirit Stones piled up like a mountain; a rough glance showed at least hundreds of thousands of them. Moreover, the Spiritual Qi within these Spirit Stones was far richer than that of the Spirit Stones in the outside world, making them incomparable.

There were also countless Spiritual Plants and Spirit Medicines piled into mountains.

Although Xiao Fan had been prepared for this, he still excitedly gasped…

"Every time a star is shattered, such a rich Treasure Trove is given… I wonder if I will obtain a Heaven Rank Cultivation Technique in the future…"

Thinking of this, Xiao Fan was incredibly excited. What is a Heaven Rank Cultivation Technique?

It is not even certain whether the entire Wuhuang Province has one.

For most people in the Wuhuang Province, a Heaven Rank Cultivation Technique is only a legendary existence; no one has ever seen one with their own eyes.

The Nine Provinces are vast and boundless. Compared to the other legendary great provinces, the Wuhuang Province is too poor.

Having obtained the remaining part of the Nine Transformations of Qi Cultivation Technique, Xiao Fan did not dawdle and immediately began to examine it.

The Nine Transformations of Qi is an Earth-Rank Cultivation Technique. Although it is Low Grade, it is extremely precious.

Although Xiao Fan did not know how big the entire Nine Provinces actually were, he believed that an Earth-Rank Cultivation Technique for the Huaqi Realm would definitely be top-tier even in those great provinces.

Sitting cross-legged, Xiao Fan grabbed Spirit Stones with both hands inside the star chart and began to Cultivate.

He had also consumed quite a few Spiritual Plants and Spirit Medicines that enhanced Spiritual Qi beforehand.

His Cultivation speed could be described as incredibly fast…

…

In the blink of an eye, the day of the ranking selection arrived.

Prodigies like Xiao Fan, Nangong Lingxuan, Chen Feixing, and Shan Yanghui, along with the remaining five hundred people, all stood on the main Arena in the Outer Sect Arena area.

Although this selection competition was voluntary, most people chose to participate, and only a very few did not come.

Even if they knew their own strength was insufficient, they still intended to give it a try…

Even Zhu Gang, Chen Shi, and those whose strength was inferior to theirs came to participate, wanting to try their luck.

He Yutang stood in front of everyone, and this time, he was not the only one.

Standing beside him were three Elders with powerful Auras—there was an old man with a full head of black hair, as well as a middle-aged woman with a charming appearance…

Standing at the very front was a White-haired Elder, his face full of smiles and approachable. He looked around at Xiao Fan and the others, his eyes filled with a look of satisfaction.

"Very good, all of you are not bad. I am the Sect Master of the Jixian Sect's Outer Sect, Xu Yongnian."