Chapter 504 - 223: Refusing to Join! Too Proud!_2
"Second, the Ascension Gate Grand Competition has many rankings, including overall sect rankings and individual disciple rankings."
The higher the overall sect ranking, the more explosively generous the rewards will be.
But there are also some individual disciples who perform exceptionally well. Even though their rewards may not compare to those of the overall sects, they’re still not so insignificant as to be worthless.
The Ascension Gate Grand Competition advocates for inclusiveness and variety; even though small and beautiful performances are less supported, they still receive very generous rewards. At least for the current Ascension Gate, these rewards are like a strong shot in the arm.
"Ascension Gate can try to improve each disciple’s level a bit more, so the organizers will see our attitude and might give us some good stuff. This indirectly helps the sect grow, and the sect will also gain fame."
"Not all cultivators are willing to join such vast and monolithic sects; some still prefer small and refined sects, where they are at least more likely to be valued."
"These are two different schools of thought. The organizers support large sects but also like a hundred flowers to bloom."
"Third, the organizers are an unknown power."
Yuchi heard many people inquire about the organizers, but no one knows who they really are. On the surface, the organizers seem to be everywhere, but in reality, these people are just hired helpers, fundamentally different from the actual organizers.
This is quite strange because, after all, are the organizers really not seeking fame or profit? Are they simply taking out gold and silver for the development of the entire Third State? Are there really such people in this world? Yuchi thought he might not be able to do it, but if someone really does, it’s not surprising.
"So, either the other side is extremely good or extremely evil."
"For now, I lean towards the former."
Yuchi originally planned to listen slowly for any news, but at some point, the female disciples at the scene had already left, leaving only male cultivators. The male cultivators gathered and chatted, all related to the Ascension Gate Grand Competition, but eventually couldn’t avoid talking about the female disciples...
Quite realistic.
"It’s just a pity that many female cultivators wore masks this time. Who’s the bastard who invented masks? How disgraceful do they have to be to wear a mask?" A male cultivator said indignantly, "It’s still those old Sect Leaders, reluctant to let their disciples show their faces, so stingy!"
"Feels like I’ve been scolded..." Yuchi murmured.
"Yeah, many female cultivators’ looks are unseen now. The key is, it’s one thing for the pretty ones to wear masks, but even those looking like a toad spirit put on a mask. When I was doing business with a girl the other day, halfway through she suddenly took off her mask, and for a moment I thought I was dual cultivating with a toad."
"Haha, what a surprise under the lid."
"Isn’t it? I almost lost my concentration; fortunately, she knocked me out at a critical moment to prevent my energy channels from reversing."
"That’s good; this girl is quite impressive. At least you were able to see the other party’s appearance. Just yesterday, when I was looking around here, I found a really good one. But when we really started negotiating, I couldn’t tell the front from the back. Do you know how fierce that looked?"
"Hey, mainly because some cultivators practice strange and dubious techniques. You can’t touch these things; once you do, the whole person gradually becomes oddly shaped."
After hearing what these people said, a male cultivator calmly remarked, "At least you had a living one. The one I found last time was not even alive."
"..."
"Whoa, brother, that’s a bit exaggerated. Can such a thing be dead?"
"Yeah, I’m not lying. The other one was a puppet sold in Celestial Craft Workshop, generally used to soothe inner traumas. But an unscrupulous person modified it, put on a woman’s dress, and sent it out... said it was to experience human life differently..."
Yuchi: "A doll, huh!"
"Yes, a wooden doll, but despite being a bit expensive and unable to enhance cultivation, it feels pretty good."
"Impressive."
"Haha, so do you guys think there are any top beauties this time?"
"No idea yet, but based on previous years, if they’re kind-hearted, they won’t be too bad. Those bigger sects have some who are just for show."
"Speaking of large sects, have you heard about a sect called Thunderbolt Sect this year? Their elders said that if any other disciples join their sect, they’ll provide a free cultivation opportunity in their sect. Apparently, it’s cultivation with a very powerful female cultivator."
"Can they really do that? Attracting people directly with this?"
Yuchi: "Could it be that the other side practiced some evil cultivation technique, leaving those male cultivators worn out?"
"Heh, who knows? Why doesn’t this friend go try it?"
"I’m not going. I’m a coward."
"Haha, speaking of which, do you need pills? I have some that enhance cultivation results."
"How much are they?"
"Very cheap. Since we know each other, only ten silver pieces for one pill. After eating this pill, you’ll have more fun cultivating, and the more fun you have, the better the cultivation results."