Chapter 106: Grand Sect Competition
“Boom!”
Accompanied by a tremendous crash, the gate deep within the cave suddenly swung open!
In that instant, dazzling radiance burst forth.
“Hiss! What a powerful spiritual qi fluctuation!”
Sensing the dense spiritual qi rushing at his face, Lu Qingyang’s eyes shone, and he could not help but draw a sharp breath.
Though he had long suspected this Secret Treasury was extraordinary, he never imagined it would be this astonishing.
Just the boundless spiritual qi pouring out was enough to make one feel refreshed and delighted!
“Junior Brother Yang Yu, this Secret Treasury left by your Master is likely no ordinary thing.”
Gazing at the cave overflowing with radiance, Lu Qingyang spoke slowly.
“Indeed, Senior Brother! But rest assured, Senior Brother! Since I’ve already said it, this Secret Treasury is entirely yours to decide!”
Yang Yu chuckled.
Seeing this, Lu Qingyang did not decline.
He stepped onto the stairs paved with radiance.
“Swoosh~ swoosh~ swoosh~”
In that moment, Yang Yu and Zhao Layue also leaped up onto the stairs after Lu Qingyang.
“Whoosh whoosh whoosh~”
Instantly, countless rays of radiance cascaded down, wrapping the three of them within.
“Crackle crackle!”
As a layer of light flickered across each of their bodies, the scene before their eyes abruptly changed.
Just the top-grade spirit stones alone numbered no fewer than several hundred thousand!
Not to mention the various other rare treasures.
“Gulp!”
Looking at all this, Yang Yu and Zhao Layue swallowed hard.
But Lu Qingyang’s gaze remained fixed on a pill shrouded in swirling radiance.
The pill was crystalline and translucent throughout, as if carved from crystal.
Its surface was densely covered with crisscrossing patterns, profoundly mysterious and unsettling.
More importantly, a thick essence of life force circulated within it, containing endless power!
“Senior Brother, you’ve taken a fancy to that pill?”
Seeing Lu Qingyang’s expression, Yang Yu was slightly taken aback.
“This pill… doesn’t seem to be an ordinary pill.”
“Heh heh! This kid has good eyes. This pill was obtained by This Venerable One from a pill sect back in the day.”
“It is called the Immortal Soul Pill. Not only can it nourish the soul, it can strengthen the soul several times over!”
“And consuming this pill will let you advance at least two minor stages!”
The voice of the Heaven Sword Venerable rang out in Yang Yu’s mind.
But Yang Yu was not tempted.
He regarded Lu Qingyang completely as his own brother.
Whatever Lu Qingyang wanted, he would give, even his own life without hesitation.
Therefore, toward this Immortal Soul Pill, he had not the slightest trace of covetousness.
As for Lu Qingyang, he was naturally not so thick-skinned.
The reason he paid such attention to this pill was entirely because of the layered inscriptions above the pill!
Why do these inscriptions look so familiar?
At this moment, Lu Qingyang carefully examined those inscriptions, his brow furrowing deeper and deeper.
“Never mind. Junior Brother, lend me this pill to study.”
“As for the other things, take whatever you want.”
After pondering for a long time, Lu Qingyang finally decided to take this pill.
“Then I won’t hold back.”
Seeing Lu Qingyang insist, Yang Yu did not refuse.
He entered the treasury and began choosing.
Although Zhao Layue beside him was tempted, she still stood quietly to the side without moving, knowing her manners.
Seeing this, Lu Qingyang pondered slightly.
“Layue, how has your cultivation been within the sect recently?”
“Is there anything troubling you?”
Hearing Lu Qingyang’s sudden question, Zhao Layue was first stunned.
Then she respectfully replied, “Reporting to Master, I have already broken through to the Golden Core-level and am currently consolidating it. For now, I have no difficulties.”
“Not bad. The things in this treasury actually belong to your Martial-Uncle Yang.”
“However, I have observed that you have been cultivating diligently lately. If there is something you like, you may also pick one or two items.”
“Really, Master?!”
Zhao Layue shed her usual cold demeanor, overjoyed.
She had long had her eye on a flowing-light treasured armor.
She simply had never had the nerve to bring it up.
She never expected Lu Qingyang would actually permit her to choose something!
“Mm.”
Lu Qingyang responded faintly.
Then he added, “But remember this, the matter of this Secret Treasury must not be spread for the time being.”
“I will obey Master’s teachings!”
Zhao Layue nodded seriously, then excitedly went to retrieve that armor.
After Zhao Layue left, Lu Qingyang once again turned his gaze to this treasury that could only be called luxurious.
Tsk tsk… Having someone to back you is truly extravagant.
A Secret Treasury this large, given away just like that.
But should I also give the sect disciples some kind of benefit?
Mm… It’s been so long since the sect was founded, and we still haven’t held a Grand Sect Competition or anything. Now, with this windfall, it’s time to hold a proper one.
That would also enrich the spiritual activities of the sect disciples.
Lu Qingyang stroked his chin and muttered.
And after Yang Yu and Zhao Layue finished selecting what they wanted, Lu Qingyang timely voiced his earlier thoughts.
“Layue, I have a task for you. When we return to the sect this time, announce to the whole sect that the first Grand Sect Competition of the Chaotian Sect will begin in half a month!”
“At that time, all disciples may participate regardless of cultivation.”
“The competition will be divided into a Qi Refining group, a Foundation Establishment group, and a Golden Core group.”
“Any disciple who places will receive generous rewards.”
“Hm? Grand Sect Competition!”
Hearing Lu Qingyang’s words, Zhao Layue’s eyes instantly gleamed.
As the current nominal Senior Sister of the Chaotian Sect, she was not very interested in the competition’s rewards.
But she was extremely enthusiastic about the chance to spar and exchange techniques with others.
It was just that due to her status, few in the sect ever sparred with her.
Now that such a good opportunity had come, she was naturally unwilling to let it go!
“Understood, Master! I will announce it to the whole sect as soon as I return!”
“Heh heh, mm.”
Seeing this girl who was usually cold as ice now wearing such an expression, Lu Qingyang could not help but smile.
And seeing that both had finished choosing, Lu Qingyang unceremoniously took out a ring and stored away the entire treasury.
He did not even leave behind the golden, resplendent gate or the radiance stairway.
“Mm, taking it back will be perfect for remodeling the Spirit Lake at the peak.”
“In the future, when disciples come up the mountain, they won’t need to walk the steps. Stepping up on this radiance stairway will be so much more impressive.”
Having stripped the treasury clean, Lu Qingyang patted his hands in satisfaction.
Then he left the seafloor with Yang Yu and Zhao Layue and returned to the Chaotian Sect.
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Several days later, news of the Chaotian Sect’s first Grand Sect Competition spread rapidly.
This caused the Chaotian Sect, which had already gotten on track and grown much calmer after the reforms, to boil over once again.
Especially the disciples of the Outer Gate, each one rubbing their fists and raring to go.
Nearly eighty thousand disciples of the Chaotian Sect all cried out at this moment, swearing to seize the championship!
There was no other reason — only the generous rewards!
And this Grand Sect Competition that encompassed the entire Chaotian Sect also made Lu Qingyang realize that he might really be the legendary “Chosen One digger.”
That is, the constitution for unearthing a Chosen One…