chsdbacks Chapter 251 On the Eve of the Grand Competition
Chapter 251 On the Eve of the Grand Competition
The laughter and merriment inside the Whale's Roar Hall lasted for the entire afternoon.
As the sun set and the bells of the Lingxu Sect slowly rang, the crowd reluctantly dispersed.
Before leaving, Yu Huai patted Wei Yu on the shoulder, his tone gentle yet solemn: "Brother Wei Yu, the sect competition will be held in half a month."
"During this time, you can focus on preparing for the battle within the sect. If you need anything, whether it's spiritual materials, pills, or questions about cultivation, feel free to ask me and your Senior Sister Jingming."
Jingming added with a smile, "Yes, Brother Wei Yu, you've just arrived at Lingxu Sect and aren't familiar with the rules and procedures of the sect's grand competition yet. I'll organize the relevant details for you later."
"Also, I have a lot of spiritual tea and food here to nourish the soul and stabilize cultivation. If you don't mind, you can come and get them anytime, as a way to help you prepare for battle."
Wei Yu felt a warmth in his heart and quickly cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you, Senior Brother Yu Huai, and Senior Sister Jing Ming. I'm so grateful for your help."
"Don't be so polite with us!" Yu Huai laughed heartily, patting him on the back. "From now on, we're all on the same side, so it's only right that we help each other out."
"By the way, your Senior Sister Jingming and I won't be participating in the competition this time." Yu Huai changed the subject, his tone calm but with a hint of relief. "Our cultivation has reached a bottleneck, and the rewards from the competition won't be of much use to us. It's better to leave the opportunity to you young people."
Wei Yu was taken aback for a moment, then understood.
Yu Huai is at the late stage of the Nascent Soul Realm, and Jing Ming is at the early stage of the Nascent Soul Realm. Both of them are top experts in the sect. The rewards from the sect competition are indeed unlikely to help them improve their cultivation.
However, what Wei Yu didn't know was that the cultivation levels of everyone in the Lingxu Sect were not so simple.
"But don't worry," Whale Cry smiled gently, "Although we're not participating, we'll be watching over you. If you encounter any trouble, we'll be there to help."
"Also, Xuanqing and Xueyang have high expectations for this competition. If you have time, you can cultivate with them and spar with each other, which will also benefit your preparation."
Wei Yu nodded: "Okay, thank you for reminding me, Senior Sister. I will."
Xuan Qing, who was standing nearby, immediately came over and said excitedly, "Brother Wei Yu, perfect timing! I plan to go to the sect's martial arts hall to train every day before dawn (this martial arts hall is not the Blood Sun's martial arts hall). Why don't you come with me? We can spar and improve together!"
Xueyang echoed in a deep voice, "That's right, Brother Wei, you're very strong. Sparring with you will help me identify and improve my weaknesses. Let's prepare together and strive for good results in this competition!"
Just then, Han Xuanxuan tugged at Wei Yu's sleeve, tilted her head back, blinked her big, watery eyes, and said in a coquettish tone, "Brother Wei Yu, please don't go to cultivate with Senior Brother Xuanqing and Senior Brother Xueyang every day!"
"The back mountain of Lingxu Sect is so much fun! There are lots of beautiful spiritual flowers and glowing spiritual fish. Shall I take you there?"
Xia Gui immediately chimed in, her face full of anticipation, "Yes, yes, Senior Brother Wei Yu, cultivation is so boring! Let's go to the back mountain to catch spirit fish and pick spirit fruits; it's much more interesting than cultivation!"
Xuan Qing immediately became anxious: "You two little devils, stop causing trouble! Brother Wei Yu needs to prepare for the competition, he doesn't have time to play with you!"
"Exactly!" Xue Yang frowned as well. "Cultivation is the real priority. We'll have plenty of time to play after the competition!"
Han Xuanxuan pouted, looking unconvinced: "Cultivation, cultivation, all you ever think about is cultivation! What's wrong with taking a break and playing for a little while? It doesn't affect our preparations!"
Xia Gui nodded in agreement: "Exactly! Senior Brother Wei Yu is so amazing, even if he slacks off and plays around for a while, he can still achieve excellent results in the competition!"
Yu Huai smiled and waved his hand, trying to smooth things over, saying, "Alright, alright, stop arguing."
"Preparing for battle is important, but you can't overwork yourself. Taking a break now and then can actually help with your training."
"Brother Wei Yu, if you feel tired, spend some time playing with Xuanxuan and Xiagui. A balance between work and rest will be more effective."
Whale Cry also said gently, "Yes, Brother Wei Yu, don't put too much pressure on yourself, just do your best."
Looking at the noisy group in front of him, Wei Yu couldn't help but laugh: "Okay, I understand, thank you, senior brothers and sisters."
"During the preparation period, I will train hard and also occasionally relax with Xuanxuan and Xiagui, balancing work and rest."
Upon hearing this, Han Xuanxuan and Xia Gui immediately cheered, while Xuan Qing and Xue Yang shook their heads helplessly but did not refute it further.
Only Ning Shuang stood aside the whole time, not saying a word, looking at everyone with an indifferent expression, as if everything in front of her had nothing to do with her.
She glanced at Wei Yu, said nothing, and turned to walk towards her Ning Shuang Palace. Her white figure appeared particularly aloof and cold in the afterglow of the setting sun.
"Senior Sister Ning Shuang is still so aloof." Xuan Qing said helplessly, watching Ning Shuang's retreating figure. "However, she is very strong, and she is definitely one of the favorites to win this competition."
Yu Huai nodded: "Yes, your Senior Sister Ning Shuang has extremely high talent. Although she has a cold personality, she is exceptionally diligent in her cultivation. Over the years, her cultivation has improved very quickly."
"Alright, it's getting late. Everyone should go back and rest. Starting tomorrow, we'll officially begin preparations for the competition."
Everyone nodded and dispersed.
Back at Qingxuan Pavilion, Wei Yu sat cross-legged on the bed, recalling Yu Huai and Jingming's words, his heart filled with warmth.
He could sense that Yu Huai and Jing Ming truly considered him one of their own, genuinely caring for and helping him.
Yu Huai was like a gentle and considerate older brother, always thinking of him and giving him a lot of help and guidance; Jing Ming was like a gentle and kind older sister, meticulous and thoughtful, always caring about his injuries and cultivation.
Han Xuanxuan and Xia Gui, like two mischievous little ones, are innocent and carefree, always adding some fun to the monotonous cultivation life.
Xuanqing and Xueyang are two diligent cultivation fanatics who are focused on preparing for the competition and are full of energy.
Then there's Ning Shuang, that woman who's always aloof and taciturn. Although she doesn't talk much, she always gives off a strange sense of pressure. Clearly, her strength is far greater than it appears on the surface.
"With such a group of senior brothers and sisters, perhaps life here won't be so hard," Wei Yu thought to himself.
Although he still harbored the obsession of returning home, he also understood that before finding the fragments of his soul and deciphering the coordinates of his homeland, he needed to cultivate diligently and prepare for battle here, striving to gain the trust of Sect Leader Lingxiaozi and the full support of his senior brothers and sisters.
The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Wei Yu was awakened by Xuan Qing's knocking on the door.
"Brother Wei Yu, Brother Wei Yu, get up quickly! We're going to the Martial Arts Hall to train!" Xuan Qing's voice, tinged with urgency, came from outside the door.
Wei Yu rubbed his eyes, got up and opened the door. He saw Xuan Qing standing outside the door, dressed in a training uniform, looking very energetic. Behind him was Xue Yang, who was also dressed in a training uniform and had a solemn expression.
"Brother Xuanqing, Brother Xueyang, so early?" Wei Yu said with a smile.
"Of course!" Xuan Qing nodded, his tone urgent. "There are only half a month left until the sect competition. Time is of the essence, we must seize every minute and second to cultivate diligently in order to achieve good results in the competition!"
Xue Yang nodded and said in a deep voice, "Brother Wei, stop dawdling and hurry up! The training spots in the Martial Arts Hall will be taken if we're late!"
Wei Yu smiled and nodded: "Okay, I'll be right there."
After a quick wash, Wei Yu followed Xuan Qing and Xue Yang toward the Martial Arts Hall.
At this moment, Lingxu Sect was gradually becoming lively. Many disciples were wearing training clothes and walking towards the Martial Arts Hall. Everyone had a determined look on their face. Obviously, everyone was working hard to prepare for the sect competition.
Upon arriving at the Martial Arts Hall, Wei Yu's eyes lit up.
The martial arts hall was incredibly spacious, with a floor paved with hard black stone covered in countless footprints, clearly indicating that people had been practicing here for many years.
On both sides of the martial arts hall, all kinds of weapons were displayed, including swords, knives, spears, and clubs, all emitting a faint cold light.
At this moment, many disciples were already cultivating inside the Martial Arts Hall. Some were practicing swordsmanship, some were practicing fist techniques, and some were exchanging martial arts skills. The entire Martial Arts Hall was filled with a strong atmosphere of cultivation.
"Brother Wei Yu, let's go cultivate over there; it's quieter there," Xuan Qing said to Wei Yu, pointing to a corner of the Martial Arts Hall.
Wei Yu nodded and followed Xuan Qing and Xue Yang to a corner of the Martial Arts Hall.
"Alright, Brother Wei Yu, let's begin our cultivation!" Xuan Qing said, then sat down cross-legged, circulated his spiritual energy, and began to regulate his breathing and cultivate.
Xue Yang didn't waste any words. He sat down cross-legged, and the spiritual energy around him instantly became restless, emanating a violent aura. Clearly, he was cultivating a domineering technique.
Wei Yu also sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes, and began to nourish his soul and stabilize his cultivation by circulating the power of homecoming and the power of the sentinel.
The three of them sat quietly cross-legged in a corner of the martial arts hall, concentrating on their cultivation, seemingly oblivious to everything around them.
Time passed slowly, the sun gradually rose higher, and more and more disciples filled the Martial Arts Hall, their aura of cultivation growing stronger.
Xuanqing and Xueyang never stopped cultivating. Fine beads of sweat appeared on their foreheads, and their spiritual energy grew increasingly abundant.
Wei Yu gradually immersed himself in cultivation. The power of homecoming and the power of the sentinel circulated slowly within his body, repairing his damaged soul and meridians. His cultivation level was also steadily improving.
Just then, two small figures sneaked into the martial arts hall; it was Han Xuanxuan and Xia Gui.
The two tiptoed carefully to Wei Yu's side. Han Xuanxuan gently tugged at Wei Yu's sleeve and whispered, "Brother Wei Yu, Brother Wei Yu, stop cultivating, let's go play in the back mountain, okay?"
Wei Yu slowly opened his eyes, looked at the two mischievous little ones in front of him, and smiled helplessly: "Xuanxuan, Xiagui, I'm preparing for the competition, I don't have time to play with you."
"Oh, cultivation isn't that important!" Han Xuanxuan pouted and said coquettishly, "Just play for a little while, I'll be right back, okay?"
Xia Gui chimed in, "Yes, Senior Brother Wei Yu, there's a sea of spiritual flowers on the back mountain. They're in full bloom right now, and they're absolutely beautiful. We'll take you there to see them, and you can come right back. It won't interfere with your cultivation!"
Hearing their conversation, Xuan Qing couldn't help but open his eyes, frowning as he said, "You two little rascals, why are you causing trouble again? Brother Wei Yu needs to prepare for the competition, don't disturb him!"
"Exactly!" Xue Yang opened his eyes, his tone serious. "Hurry back, don't waste our cultivation time here!"
Han Xuanxuan and Xia Gui were scolded by Xuan Qing and Xue Yang. Their faces showed aggrieved expressions, and their eyes were slightly red. However, they were still unwilling to give up and looked at Wei Yu pitifully.
Seeing their aggrieved expressions, Wei Yu's heart softened, and he said helplessly, "Alright, let's go play for a little while, and after we see the Spirit Flower Sea, we'll come back to cultivate, okay?"
"That's great! Thank you, Brother Wei Yu!" Han Xuanxuan immediately stopped crying and smiled, grabbed Wei Yu's hand, and ran towards the outside of the martial arts hall.
Xia Gui happily followed behind, making a face at Xuan Qing and Xue Yang as she ran: "Senior Brother Xuan Qing, Senior Brother Xue Yang, let's go play! You two continue cultivating!"
Xuanqing and Xueyang shook their heads helplessly as they watched the three figures run away.
"These two little rascals are getting more and more mischievous," Xuan Qing said helplessly. "And Brother Wei Yu spoils them way too much."
Xueyang shook his head and said, "Forget it, let them go play for a while. Brother Wei really needs to relax. Such high-intensity training all the time isn't a good thing."
"Let's continue our training; we can't let our preparations for battle be delayed."