The final round of the blacksmiths competition was divided into two parts.
Yuan Zong would provide the corresponding weapon. The middle-ranked blacksmiths had to forge a weapon that could cut through Yuan Zong's weapon.
As for the high-ranked blacksmiths.
They would be competing in forging spiritual weapons.
The longest period was three days.
As long as they could successfully forge a spiritual weapon, they would stand out and win the final round.
For the high-ranked blacksmiths.
It was definitely not an easy task to forge a low-grade spiritual weapon.
Many people who had been in this realm for decades were not confident that they could forge a spiritual weapon in one go.
Therefore —
This was a test of their forging skills and also their luck.
As for the array master's competition.
It was much simpler in the end.
At the same time, Yuan Zong would provide an array.
However, the difference was —
This time, it was not about breaking the array. Instead, it was about staying in the array for two hours without being defeated. That would be considered a victory.
If he failed within two hours, then he would be the first to die.
They would lose the right to compete.
During the competition outside Liang Shan City, it naturally attracted the attention of many cultivators.
Compared to the array master's Divine Will breaking the array.
However, the blacksmiths were much more lively.
Especially when the spiritual weapon was formed, the lightning tribulation would fall. It was even more eye-catching.
In the past few days.
Lightning tribulations would often fall outside Liang Shan City. There were at least three to five lightning tribulations and at most ten to twenty lightning tribulations.
As for the recruitment of disciples.
After a few days of selection, it was finally nearing the end.
"Sect Leader, we've recruited a total of 12,786 people this time. Among them, 7,653 are Mutants …" Within the Inherited Martial Hall, an outer sect elder in charge of recruiting disciples, Zhao Shanlin, was reporting the statistics this time.
Qin Shujian, who was standing at the side, was listening silently.
This time, Yuan Zong had recruited a total of 12,000 people. Together with the original 10,000 people, Yuan Zong was now a super sect with 20,000 people, close to 30,000 people.
He knew this.
Even the sects of the Great Domain only had a few thousand disciples at most.
In other words —
The current number of people in Yuan Zong was several times that of the sects in the big regions. Coupled with the fact that they had an array master, Yuan Zong could be considered an overlord sect.
"Excluding the Mutants, how many people are above the True Force Realm?"
"There are a total of 1367 people above the True Martial Realm." Without hesitation, Zhao Shanlin said, "In addition, there are 126 people of the Spirit Martial Realm and 13 people of the God Martial Realm. What are your arrangements?"
"Those above the Spiritual Martial Realm, let them come to the Inherited Martial Hall to see me. If they are suitable, I will give them the position of Outer Sect Guest. As for the rest, they will all be included among the Outer Sect Disciples and promoted according to the assessment standards."
Qin Shujian said lightly.
To the current Yuan Zong, True Martial Realm cultivators were nothing.
Those that were pleasing to the eye.
Only cultivators above the Spirit Martial Realm could do it.
If one was to be serious, then even a Domain Enlightened Spirit God wasn't really qualified.
However, he didn't care too much about it.
After all, a high ranking guest elder was equivalent to an outer sect elder, while a low ranking guest elder was only equivalent to a deacon. They didn't have any real power.
Of course.
If he made any contributions in the future, he could also be accepted into the Yuan Sect and become a person with real power.
Thinking of this.
Qin Shujian said again, "This time, if there are people below the age of 12 with excellent constitution and aptitude, we can focus on nurturing them. Although they will be included in the Outer Sect, we will open an extra courtyard to teach cultivation methods and martial arts.
Within three months, those without cultivation who can step into the third level of the Martial Realm can stay.
If they have cultivation and are above the third level of the Martial Realm, they can also stay if they break through their original realm within three months.
As for the others, those who are not qualified will be sent back. "
"Yes!"
"Okay, you can go and take care of things!"
"Yes!" Zhao Shanlin left respectfully.
Not long after.
The hundred over cultivators above the Spirit Martial Realm had already arrived at the Inherited Martial Hall.
Fortunately, the Inherited Martial Hall had been expanded once. It was more than enough to accommodate more than a hundred people.
"Greetings, Sect Master!"
"Everyone, please rise!" Qin Shujian smiled and raised his hand. He looked at the crowd and said, "Since you are willing to join my sect, I will not treat you badly."
Speaking of which.
He glanced around and continued, "A cultivator in the Spirit Martial Realm can be a red-stamped guest of the outer gate, with the same status as an outer gate deacon. A great cultivator in the God Martial Realm can be called a golden-stamped guest of the outer gate, with the same status as an outer gate elder. Is this acceptable?"
"We have no objections!"
"Good!"
Qin Shujian stood up and activated his Spiritual Eye. He then looked at the people in the hall.
Suddenly —
Everyone's attributes had already appeared in his eyes.
When he used his Spiritual Eye.
These people felt an inexplicable chill in their bodies.
But no one moved.
After a while.
Qin Shujian withdrew his gaze.
At the same time.
The Thousand Mountain Blood, which was placed in the Inherited Martial Hall, was suddenly unsheathed. The deep cold saber light reflected a snow-white light in the hall. Streaks of lightning appeared like ribbons, and the imposing manner that was like the might of the heavens made everyone's mind freeze.
The next moment!
The long blade chopped down!
A cultivator in the God Martial Realm suddenly exploded and attacked Qin Shujian with his palm.
However, before the attack could reach him, the shadow of a Fourth Grade Golden Lotus bloomed and blocked the palm completely.
The attack missed!
The cultivator in the God Martial Realm immediately took out a jade talisman and crushed it.
Boom —
A terrifying attack instantly exploded in the void. The vast power made the fourth-grade golden lotus shine brightly.
But even with the defensive power of a top-notch two-seal Dao Artifact.
They couldn't withstand this terrifying attack at all.
In just two breaths of time.
The golden lotus illusion was directly shattered. The remaining power of the attack bombarded Qin Shujian.
Buzz!
A light blue shield was raised and blocked the attack again. At the same time, Qin Shujian took a step back. With a wave of his hand, a large array was formed and instantly covered the attack.
The two collided.
A terrifying gust of wind spread out, causing the hall to tremble violently.
At the same time.
The God Martial Realm cultivator lightly tapped the ground with the tip of his foot and rushed out of the hall.
"You want to leave?!"
Qin Shujian's eyes were cold. He sent out another sealing formation, forcing the God Martial Realm cultivator to a stop before he could even fly out of the hall.
Then!
The blade fell and the corpse was decapitated.
Everything happened in the blink of an eye.
Only after everything was settled did the others suddenly come to their senses.
"This is … the Heavenly Decree!"
Those who were knowledgeable recalled the attack that caused one's soul to tremble, and their faces were filled with shock.
As for the others.
They were all the same.
In response to the others' reactions, Qin Shujian said casually, "It's just a bunch of rascals who wanted to cause trouble in the sect. Now that they've been killed, please go to the outer sect's Elder Zhao. He'll make the appropriate arrangements for you."
"We'll take our leave!"
This time, everyone's attitude was much more respectful.
The reason they entered the Origin Sect was because of Qin Shujian's reputation.
Besides that.
They saw the Origin Sect's potential.
Although the Origin Sect was only a sect in the Spirit Region, with Qin Shujian's existence, it was a top sect. However, this top sect was supported by one person and was short of manpower. They didn't even have a cultivator in the God Martial Realm or the Prominent Sage Realm.
This way.
When they entered the Origin Sect, whether it was their status or benefits, it would be much better than if they entered other sects.
And as the Origin Sect grew stronger in the future.
Guests like them.
They would also be able to enjoy the benefits of the sect.
However —
Because apart from Qin Shujian, the cultivation of the others in the Origin Sect wasn't high, it was inevitable that these people would be arrogant.
But now.
The power that contained the Heavenly Strike couldn't do anything to the other party. Even a great cultivator in the God Martial Realm was killed with a single slash.
A great cultivator in the God Martial Realm was killed just like that.
And it didn't take much effort.
This also proved one thing from another perspective.
It was easy for the other party to kill a great cultivator in the God Martial Realm. Killing them was also as easy as flipping his hand. This was another kind of deterrence.
After the others had left.
Qin Shujian looked at the corpse on the ground that hadn't been refreshed yet. Then, he bent down to search it.
A minute later.
He stood up from the ground and looked at the corpse that had died with its eyes wide open, speechless.
The corpse of the God Martial Realm in front of him was cleaner than the beggars on the roadside. It didn't carry a single valuable item.
After a moment of speechlessness.
Qin Shujian looked at the corpse on the ground. His eyes flashed with a cold light. "Using the Heavenly Strike to assassinate. Even a great cultivator in the God Martial Realm was sacrificed. I'm afraid there aren't many forces capable of doing this."
When he used his Spirit Eye just now.
The other party's loyalty of negative ninety-eight had already appeared before his eyes.
At first, Qin Shujian only thought that the other party was a spy sent by another force to infiltrate the Origin Sect and prepare for what would happen next.
In the end —
The other party was actually an assassin.
And he carried the Heavenly Strike with him.
If it weren't for the fact that his Golden Lotus had advanced from the third stage to the fourth stage and that he'd refined the Dustless Immortal Robe, he might have really fallen this time.
As time passed.
The corpse on the ground had already disappeared.
Qin Shujian's eyes flickered again. He said to himself, "I didn't want to interfere too much. Unfortunately, there are always unruly people who want to harm me. I can't be a peaceful Sect Master. Do I have to side with the imperial court to be satisfied?"
Using a Heavenly Strike and sacrificing a great cultivator in the God Martial Realm.
There weren't many forces capable of doing this.
And the power of this Heavenly Strike was exactly the same as the power that those players used to sneak attack the Chaos Blood Army.
He didn't need to guess too much.
He could also understand that this was Marquis Qianshan's doing.
However, Qin Shujian didn't expect that Marquis Qianshan would kill him so fiercely.
Marquis Qianshan used one method after another. First, he wanted to lure the demons into the Liang Mountain Spirit Region and create a demon disaster to destroy the foundation of the Origin Sect.
Now, he even openly sent someone to assassinate him.
Qin Shujian never thought of himself as a person who would take a beating without fighting back.
Marquis Qianshan's actions now.
It made him angry.
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