"This … Forget it. Junior will find out in the future. Let me explain it to you first." Li Zong hesitated for a while but did not refuse.
"The Sect has always had a small competition every year, a big competition every three years, and a trial every ten years. The small competition is a matter for each faction. It is only to test the disciples' cultivation and mastery of secret techniques. Then, according to the situation, the elders will give out rewards. Although this kind of competition didn't have many benefits, under normal circumstances, it was still a harmonious atmosphere. As for the big competition that is held once every three years, it is completely different. It is a true competition that all Spirit Apostles must participate in. It will decide the top one hundred Core Disciples and their names will be engraved on the Sect's Lunar Monument for all disciples to look up to. More importantly, these Core Disciples will receive special training from the Sect for the next three years. The higher one's ranking, the more rewards they will receive. Of course, the big competition's results will also directly determine how much resources each faction can occupy in the Sect. Even the Spirit Masters will pay great attention to the big competition. According to what I know, the Nine Infant Faction has always been at the bottom in the big competition for more than ten years. As a result, the Nine Infant Faction will receive the least amount of resources from the Sect. But the more it is like this, the harder it is to turn the tables. Furthermore, although this competition was hosted by a Spirit Master, a true battle between Spirit Apostles was extremely dangerous. During the competition, it was common for someone to accidentally injure someone or even accidentally kill their opponent. Therefore, the big competition is a life and death competition. Some people call it the "Blood Ring". "Li Zong said a lot in one breath, causing Liu Ming to nod his head.
"Yes, small competition. The big competition is similar to what I know. But what is the Life and Death Trials? This … I have only heard people mention it occasionally. "Liu Ming asked again.
"The Life and Death Trials are not only related to our Barbarian Ghost Sect, but are also jointly organized by the five sects of the Da Xuan Country. It is also a competition to determine the strength of the sects and ultimately determine the ranking of the sects in the Da Xuan Country. Therefore, this trial is cruel and intense, far more than we and the other disciples can imagine. If one were to say that someone was injured or killed in a major battle, that would only happen occasionally. But in the life and death smelting trial, less than half of the disciples from the various sects could return alive. They were truly on the line between life and death. For the past several hundred years, our sect's performance in the Life and Death Trials has always been poor. We are often ranked last. "Li Zong sighed.
"If the Life and Death Trials are so dangerous, then how are the participating disciples selected? Normally, disciples wouldn't be willing to take the initiative to participate." After hearing that, Liu Ming couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air.
"Hehe, this Life and Death Trial is incomparably dangerous, but as long as you can return alive, the benefits you can obtain are great. It is not something you or I can imagine. As far as I know, most of the Martial Uncles and Martial Aunts of the various branches were disciples who participated in the Life and Death Smelting Trial. Therefore, even if ordinary disciples wanted to participate, they did not have the qualifications to do so. Only the top ten core disciples on the Lunar Monument are able to participate in this trial. As long as one is able to enter the top ten, any disciple will be able to soar into the sky. In the remaining year, they will receive the best training from the Sect, regardless of the cost. This way, the entire Sect will obtain even more benefits in the Da Xuan Country. "Li Zong replied without hesitation.
"So that's how it is. Many thanks for Senior Li's guidance." After hearing that, Liu Ming thought for a moment before sincerely thanking Li Zong.
"Haha, it's nothing. Junior Li and I hit it off the moment we met. That's right, when you go to the Sect to receive a routine mission, if you want to pick a good mission, you might as well write my name in the report and secretly give some benefits to the person in charge of the mission. When the time comes, your wish will come true. "Li Zong laughed and winked at Liu Ming, appearing quite humorous.
Liu Ming laughed and thanked this "Senior Li" again before joining the long queue.
At this time, in the hall of the first floor, there were people going in and out. The queue moved very quickly and very quickly, it was Liu Ming's turn.
In front of him was a slightly bald middle aged man wearing the uniform of a Deacon.
However, Liu Ming did not have any Spirit Stones to bribe the Deacon in front of him. Naturally, he would not mention Li Zong's name. He only handed over the nameplate that he had already prepared and said honestly:
"I am a new disciple and am here to receive a routine mission from the Sect."
"Oh, so it's a new junior. Let me see what other missions are available." The bald Deacon was very friendly. After receiving the nameplate, he immediately began to quickly read through a thick book on the side.
"Right now, the only two suitable missions for new disciples are the Heavenly Bamboo Peak's Firewood Cutting and the Southern Spirit Valley's Farming. Which one would you like to choose?" The bald Deacon's hands paused for a moment before he raised his head and asked.
"What, Firewood Cutting and Farming?" Liu Ming almost thought that he had heard wrong.
In his mind, the so-called Sect missions were mostly tasks like standing guard or patrolling the mountains. How could it be related to the two things that he had just heard!
"I know that junior has some doubts. But after you accept the mission, you will naturally know what is going on." The bald Deacon was not surprised at all and instead revealed a mysterious expression.
"Then I will choose Farming." Liu Ming was still full of doubts, but he could only suppress his doubts and choose one of the two missions.
No matter what, he had once farmed half an acre of crops on Savage Island.
"The Farming Mission must be completed within three days. Otherwise, it will be considered as a failure."
Hearing this, the bald Deacon picked up the nameplate and pressed it down on a certain part of the book as he spoke with familiarity.
After Liu Ming received the nameplate, he left the line in confusion. Only then did he remember that he did not know where the Southern Spirit Valley was.
He wanted to turn back to ask the Deacon, but he saw that there was already another disciple standing in front of him. The entire line had become very long and he couldn't help but shake his head.
But when he looked around, he suddenly saw that Li Zong was still near the gate. His eyes brightened and he immediately walked over.
"Junior Bai, which mission did you accept? Please don't feed the Spiritual Beasts. That is the most troublesome mission! "Li Zong saw Liu Ming walk over and immediately took the initiative to greet him.
"Senior Li, you haven't left yet. That is great. I did not accept the mission to feed the Spiritual Beasts, but to farm. However, I do not know where the Southern Spirit Valley is located. "
"Farming! Hmm, this mission is not very good, but it is not bad either. The Southern Spirit Valley? How about this, I have a map of the Sect that I drew a long time ago. There is no use for it now, so I will just give it to you. " Li Zong thought for a while and then took out a map that was drawn using beast skin and threw it to Liu Ming.
"Thank you Senior, I will not be polite. Oh right, Senior Li. What is going on with this kind of farming? Since we have the Pills of Fasting, does our sect still need normal food? "After Liu Ming caught the map, he was overjoyed and thanked Li Zong. Then, he asked with some confusion.
"Hehe, when I first entered the Sect and heard about the Sect's missions, I was just like you. Don't worry, once you reach the place, you will naturally understand what is going on. Maybe you will even get some benefits. "Li Zong heard this and laughed, but he did not directly answer Liu Ming's question.
Seeing this, Liu Ming naturally did not continue asking. He thanked Li Zong again and left.
As soon as he walked out of the door, he conjured a small gray cloud and used the Soaring Sky Technique to fly away.
Following the directions on the map that he had just received, Liu Ming flew over several mountains and finally landed in a valley that was neither too big nor too small.
Not far in front of where he landed, there was a square field of more than a hundred acres in size.
Some people wearing inner disciple robes were waving light silver hoes in the fields, as if they were ordinary farmers busying themselves with something.
Just as Liu Ming was in a daze, a light cough suddenly came from behind him.
Although the sound was not loud, there was no warning at all. It scared Liu Ming and he quickly turned around.
Behind him, a dark-skinned old man had appeared out of nowhere. His body was slightly bowed, and he held a yellow tobacco pipe in his hand. The old man was expressionlessly sizing him up.
"A new disciple!"
"Yes, senior is?"
Although the other person was not eye-catching, he gave Liu Ming an indescribable feeling of pressure. He could not help but refer to himself as a junior.
"Hmph, how can the people from the Duty Hall send a new disciple like you? What do they think my place is? Whatever, you take this and be in charge of one of the fields like them. In three days, you must hoe the fields you are in charge of. Make sure the soil is half a foot deep and there is not a single weed. If you can't do it, get out of here and don't let me see you again. " The old farmer said coldly. He touched his waist and somehow pulled out a silver hoe that was as tall as a person and threw it in front of Liu Ming.
This scene couldn't help but make Liu Ming dumbfounded.
"What are you looking at? Hurry up and get to work! This is a Storage Glyph. If you are not a Spirit Master, you will not be able to use it. " The old farmer said impatiently before turning around to leave. After taking a few steps, a black cloud appeared beneath him and carried him toward a dense forest on the side.
"Storage Glyph!"
At this time, how could Liu Ming know that the other person was a Spirit Master? He immediately muttered a few words and bent down to pick up the silver hoe on the ground. He didn't dare to delay as he walked toward an empty field nearby.
This field did not look big, but it was full of weeds that were a foot tall. It almost filled every inch of the field.
After Liu Ming moved his arms and legs, he raised the hoe with both hands and swung it down.
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