Even though she had barely managed to resolve Annihilator's suggestion, Feng Qiuran's heart still sank. In reality, even if they followed her suggestion, it would still be extremely disadvantageous for them.
However, she had no other choice. If they really followed Annihilator's plan, there was basically no solution. Therefore, to a certain extent, this competition between six hundred people was the best method she could think of in this short period of time.
Therefore, Feng Qiuran kept thinking in her mind. While weighing the pros and cons, she was also considering whether there was a better way to push this matter to a level that was suitable for her.
However, Annihilator obviously wouldn't give Feng Qiuran the time to consider. Therefore, after a snort, he avoided the topic of the Hyacinthus Tree leaf and instead focused on the second matter they were discussing!
"As for the second batch of Hundred Federation Seedlings, I still strongly oppose it. These Federation cultivators don't have much value at all, be it in terms of talent or other aspects. Coming to the Dao Palace will only be a waste of our limited resources!"
Annihilator's words were blunt, but Feng Qiuran couldn't agree. Therefore, she sneered and said, "These resources are enough for us to nurture disciples who are more outstanding than them!"
"The Federation Seedlings have all improved in such a short period of time. This shows that they have great potential. At the same time, the Federation has a large population. Although they have just started cultivating, they will definitely grow to the point where they can help us in the near future. Moreover, since the matter has already been decided, how can we change it? The second batch of Hundred Federation Seedlings must be carried out as usual!"
"Feng Qiuran!" Annihilator stood up slowly, his Soul Conduit realm cultivation suddenly erupting. His eyes were filled with hostility, as if he was about to attack at the slightest disagreement.
Although Feng Qiuran had a soft personality, she couldn't back down when it came to matters related to her plan. After all, this wasn't the same as before, where they only created obstacles between the Federation and her alliance. This was already preparing to sever the alliance. Therefore, her cultivation fluctuated as well. As her aura spread, a cold glint appeared in her eyes.
Seeing the two of them like this, the Leisurely Taoist stood up and stood between them, shaking his head and smiling bitterly.
"Stop arguing, you two. Junior Sister Qiuran, how about this? Since you think so highly of the Federation, why don't we take a look at their performance in this trial?"
"We've already decided that a total of six hundred people will participate in this trial. Although only Core Formation cultivators are qualified, I remember that there are also Core Formation cultivators among the Federation Seedlings. That's why we've allowed them to participate. If any of them manage to obtain a token in the end, it means that they're indeed valuable. So what if we agree to the second batch of Federation Seedlings?"
"But if they can't get it … Junior Sister Qiuran, there have been quite a few people who have come to me to express their doubts about you. In fact, when I occasionally think about it, I also feel that Junior Brother Mie Liezi's opinion might not be wrong." The moment the Leisurely Taoist spoke, Feng Qiuran's expression changed instantly. She looked at the Leisurely Taoist and her eyes narrowed. Her heart skipped a beat.
She could already tell from the first incident that the Leisurely Taoist was inclined to take sides. Now, in the second incident, although he seemed to be a peacemaker, the meaning behind his words was a sign that he was siding with Annihilator!
Annihilator smiled slightly and didn't continue speaking. Instead, he and the Leisurely Taoist looked at Feng Qiuran.
The entire main hall immediately fell silent. After a long time, Feng Qiuran felt bitterness in her heart. She wanted to change things, but she was powerless to do so …
Three days later, a Dharmic decree that all the disciples were looking forward to and were shocked by was passed down from the main hall and announced in all directions.
"Seven days later, the trial will begin. The top three will be bestowed with hyacinth tree leaves!"
Once the news was out, countless disciples were shocked. They whispered to each other and tried to find out more details. Even the Hundred Seedlings of the Federation started a heated discussion after they heard about the news. As for Wang Baole, after he found out that his withered fruit was the fruit of the hyacinth tree, he also paid attention to the three leaves.
Therefore, when he heard about the sect's announcement, he was immediately tempted. Then, he opened the local group chat. After reading the discussions, he contacted Yunpiaozi to ask for more details.
As a local cultivator of the Vast Expanse Dao Palace and with a certain background, Yunpiaozi obviously knew more than the Federation. If it had been someone else who asked, Yunpiaozi wouldn't have said anything. However, since Wang Baole had asked, Yunpiaozi didn't hide anything after pondering for a while. He directly told him everything that he knew.
"This time, the three Elders have decided on two hundred people each to participate in the trial. The competition will definitely be intense, especially since the participants' cultivation is limited to the Core Formation realm. However, there are no restrictions on their realms … In other words, in this trial, there will be early-stage Core Formation realm cultivators and perfected Core Formation realm cultivators!"
When he heard this, Wang Baole raised his eyebrows.
"If that's the case, what's the point of this trial?"
Yunpiaozi chuckled when he heard this and sent another voice transmission.
"Of course it's meaningless. For most of the disciples, there's basically no chance … Therefore, to a certain extent, it's very unfair. I'm guessing that it has already been decided secretly. The others are just there to serve as a foil.
"However, this is just my guess. Furthermore, I've also heard that the three Elders have other plans to deal with the unfairness of this matter. As for the specifics, they will probably only announce it when the trial begins."
That was all that Yunpiaozi knew. He didn't know the specifics. Wang Baole even sent a voice transmission to Xie Haiyang to ask about it. The answer he received was the same. Xie Haiyang wasn't unaware of the specifics of how to deal with the unfairness, but he had offered a high price.
Even though he had given Wang Baole a huge discount because of his many transactions with him, Wang Baole still felt that Xie Haiyang was too black-hearted. Therefore, he rejected him directly.
"Fifty thousand battle credits for a piece of information … How black-hearted!" Wang Baole put down the voice transmission ring. After muttering to himself for a while, he still couldn't bear to buy it. After all, everyone would know about this matter in at most seven days if he waited.
Although there were benefits to knowing about it in advance, Wang Baole still felt that it wasn't worth it. Therefore, he turned his attention to Feng Qiuran and thought that he should pay her a visit. After all, this batch of Hundred Seedlings of the Federation was considered to be under Feng Qiuran's command. Furthermore, he was a Core Formation realm cultivator. No matter what, he should have a spot among the two hundred people.
While Wang Baole was deep in thought, Feng Qiuran was in her own cave abode. She was in a very bad mood. Her complexion hadn't improved over the past few days. Without a doubt, the alliance between Leisurely Taoist and Annihilator this time had left her completely unable to retaliate. After she returned and thought about it carefully, she realized that Annihilator had been the one who held the initiative from the beginning to the end of this discussion.
Right now, she was faced with an extremely difficult problem. If she wanted to maintain her alliance with the Federation, then she had to let a Federation disciple obtain a piece of hyacinth tree leaf this time.
However, there were two difficulties in this matter. Firstly, those under her command would probably become even more dissatisfied, which would cause them to distance themselves from her. That was only the secondary problem. Secondly, the most important problem … was that it was simply too difficult for the Federation to obtain a piece of hyacinth tree leaf.
Although she had high hopes for the Federation, she had high hopes for the future, not the present. In fact, deep down, she didn't think that the Federation cultivators would be more outstanding than the Vast Expanse Dao Palace cultivators at this stage. Therefore, in Feng Qiuran's opinion, it was impossible for them to obtain the top three positions among the six hundred people!
After all, many of them were the personal disciples of the three of them. Their talents and astounding abilities weren't something that the Federation could compare to with, given the full support of the Vast Expanse Dao Palace.
Therefore, in order to complete the second problem, she had to let her personal disciples choose to contribute … At this thought, Feng Qiuran sighed softly and looked up at the entrance of her cave abode. Not long after, greetings could be heard from outside her cave abode. Two cultivators walked in.
Both of them were youths. One of them was as handsome as a girl, and he exuded a cultured and refined aura just by standing there. If he held a fan in his hand, he would seem like a gentleman. After entering the cave abode, he cupped his fists and bowed to Feng Qiuran.
"Disciple Xu Ming greets Master."
"Disciple Lu Yun greets Master!" The other person looked slightly older, but his body was obviously stronger. His eyes were filled with determination, and he was like a small mountain. Even his voice exuded a sense of strength.
Looking at the two people before her, Feng Qiuran finally revealed a smile on her face. These two were the disciples that she valued the most. They were also extremely famous Yuanying seeds in the Dao Palace!
It could be said that they were the juniors that she had placed the most hopes on in her lineage!
"Ming 'er, Yun' er, I have something that I need the two of you to complete!"
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