In the small house in the side courtyard, Lu Ping recalled the power of the [Landslide] seal when he tried it out in the wild. He couldn't help but smile wryly. The [Landslide] seal was indeed powerful, but once it was used, the spiritual energy stored in his bloodline would be reduced by half. This was really a new trick.
There were only three months left until the competition. The rest of the time should be spent on cultivation. Of course, he couldn't neglect the cultivation of spells either. After all, the competition was not just about cultivation.
Fortunately, he still had a lot of spiritual stones and medicinal pellets left, which was barely enough for this month's cultivation. This was something that had never happened before.
In the blink of an eye, two months had passed. Lu Ping's cultivation did not progress as slowly as he had imagined. Instead, he had reached the mid-stage of the Seventh Layer.
In Lu Ping's opinion, this was mainly because he had a breakthrough in his talisman-crafting skills after his cultivation breakthrough. This allowed him to have enough resources for cultivation. Perhaps, the importance he attached to his foundation was also one of the reasons. It was always good to have a good foundation.
Now, Lu Ping still stuck to his old habit of crafting a talisman every three days. After a month, he could maintain a success rate of 80 talismans. Half of them were mid-grade talismans, 15 high-grade talismans, and seven top-grade talismans. All of them were made into blood talismans.
Lu Ping went to the market at the end of the month to sell talismans as usual. Each time, he would earn about 100 spiritual stones. Now, Lu Ping felt like he was rich. Every day, he would need a Blood Purification Pellet and a spiritual stone. If it weren't for the fact that he could only take one pellet a day, the medicinal toxins would be left behind, which would affect his future cultivation. Lu Ping would rather use two Blood Purification Pellets to cultivate.
Over the past two months, all the disciples in the side courtyard had been preparing for the final assessment and the competition.
Group 7 had also stepped up their cultivation under such a tense atmosphere.
The oppressive atmosphere forced the disciples of Group 7 to use all the energy and potential they had accumulated over the past five years. One by one, they succeeded in breaking through.
The minimum requirement to become a Grade 3 disciple was the Sixth Layer Blood Refining Realm. Initially, there were twenty-seven disciples in the Seventh Squad who were above the Sixth Layer, but in the past two months, four of them had broken through to the Sixth Layer. Two of the original sixth layer disciples had also broken through to the seventh layer. This made Master Immortal Liu very excited. These were all his achievements. The more disciples that broke through to the seventh layer, the more rewards he would receive from the sect.
The two who broke through the seventh level were the eleventh and twelfth disciples, Li Cheng and Zhang Zicheng.
Ever since Li Cheng was surpassed by Lu Ping two months ago, he was very dissatisfied in his heart. This time, he even said that he wanted to have a showdown with Lu Ping. Regarding this, Lu Ping treated it as a joke. Putting aside his cultivation level that was approaching the late stage of the Seventh Layer, Lu Ping was confident that he would not lose to any Seventh Layer Blood Refining Realm cultivators in terms of spells and magical weapons.
A mystic weapon was a common weapon used by Blood Refining Realm cultivators for self-defense. But to Zhen Ling Sect, a mystic weapon was nothing more than trash. Every outer disciple had one. When Lu Ping broke through to Qi Refining Realm Seventh Layer, he obtained a high-grade mystic weapon, the Hundred Refined Sword.
On this day, Lu Ping and the disciples of Group 7 arrived at the Morning Sun Peak for their morning training. Yesterday, Lu Ping had just sold more than ten talismans from the market and prepared a month's worth of cultivation supplies. He was in a good mood when he thought about the possibility of breaking through to the late stage of the Seventh Layer next month.
After a round of practicing the Blood Condensation Bone Melting Fist, Master Immortal Liu arrived at Group 7's platform punctually with his two Ninth Layer Blood Refining Realm assistants.
"Master Immortal, disciple Li Cheng wishes to challenge the tenth disciple, Lu Ping. I hope Master Immortal will approve!"
Master Immortal Liu frowned and looked at the person who spoke. It was the eleventh disciple, Li Cheng.
"Although the Zhenling Sect encourages all disciples to strive to be the best, the Rank-2 Disciple Ranking Competition is just around the corner. Wouldn't it be a pity if you can't participate in the competition if you are injured? Of course, if you insist on competing, this Immortal Elder will not force you based on the sect rules. "
Li Cheng did not understand the hidden meaning in Master Immortal Liu's words. He continued, "I am willing to fight. I am confident that I will not be the one injured."
Master Immortal Liu was displeased. No matter who was injured, Group 7's strength would be affected in the competition. If that happened, wouldn't I lose my cultivation resources as well?
However, Zhenling Sect's rules were in place. Master Immortal Liu could not force this matter down. He could only say, "Be careful, the two of you."
Master Immortal Liu's two assistants marked the location of the competition. Master Immortal Liu acted as the judge. Li Cheng glared at Lu Ping and said, "Don't think that you're so great just because you entered Rank-7 earlier than me. Today, I'll let you know that I'm late by a month because I'm well-prepared. You better give up my spot!"
Lu Ping chuckled and did not say a word. He took out his superior-grade Forged Sword and made a stance. His actions spoke volumes.
Li Cheng did not back down. He also wielded a superior-grade Mystic Weapon, the Forged Spear. He used the Hundred Battles Spear Technique that he copied from the side courtyard's library and attacked Lu Ping.
Li Cheng had completed his breakthrough a month ago. He was smart enough to know that he had to consolidate his cultivation base and practice his spells and Mystic Weapons. That was why he waited for a month before challenging Lu Ping.
Lu Ping defended with the sword technique of the Blood Condensation Bone Melting Fist.
The Blood Condensation Bone Melting Fist was actually a basic skill of Zhenling Side Courtyard that could be practiced with both fist and sword techniques. Lu Ping had not learned any other Mystic Weapon skills. He only practiced fist and sword techniques together. Although it was slightly weaker than other skills, it was still a solid foundation. Moreover, this set of skills could stimulate the true spiritual energy in one's body and purify one's bloodline, even though the benefits were minimal.
Li Cheng's spear technique was imposing and his attacks were like a tidal wave. The spectating disciples cheered incessantly.
On the contrary, Lu Ping's Blood Condensation Bone Melting Sword Technique was well-practiced. He continuously dispelled Li Cheng's attacks. Although he was on the defensive, his defense was stable.
The disciples had practiced the Blood Condensation Bone Melting Fist Technique for many years. They were already tired of it, so why would they care about it? Only a few disciples in the first row watched Lu Ping's sword technique thoughtfully.
A few Eighth and Ninth Layer Blood Refining Realm disciples and Master Immortal Liu's two assistants gathered together to discuss the match.
"Li Cheng has accumulated a lot of experience. Even though he entered the seventh level late, he is still not someone that Lu Ping can compare to."
"I feel that Lu Ping might be able to turn the tables. Look at his impenetrable defense. He doesn't look anxious at all. It's obvious that he still has some tricks up his sleeves."
"What a joke. What tricks can a set of Blood Condensation Bone Melting Fist Technique have? Is there anything that we don't know?"
"That's not necessarily the case. The foundation of his sword techniques is rather solid. Even our Blood Condensation Bone Melting Fist might not be as imposing as his."
"This sword technique is just a basic skill. It's useless no matter how good it is."
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While the crowd was discussing, Master Immortal Liu remained silent as he watched the match. Deep down, he was shocked. As a Blood Condensation Realm expert, he could see things that ordinary people couldn't.
"This kid's moves actually have a hint of 'technique'. It seems like there's no more suspense in this match."
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