Eternal Life: Hundredfold Rewards

For a Core Formation Early Stage Cultivator, no matter how strong their Magical Combat Power is, how could they possibly match opponents at the Core Formation Middle Stage? It must be noted that those at the Core Formation Middle Stage were once strong among the Core Formation Early Stage as well!

Therefore, Yang Xuantian believes that the decision-making power on the side of Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect mostly rests with Feng Tan, and the opinion of Qi Chuan is less important.

Upon hearing Yang Xuantian’s words, Feng Tan, although angry, couldn’t help but ponder over what he should do.

In disputes between Nascent Soul Major Sects like these, as long as they don’t involve fundamental interests, there is always room for negotiation.

It’s just a not-so-high-grade Tier Three Ruins; there’s no need to fight to the death over it.

If they wanted to negotiate, based on experience, there are several common scenarios.

One is to value harmony and split the gains evenly.

Two is to report to the Sect, allowing the two Sect Leaders to discuss and decide.

Three, then, is to have a competition based on the current strengths of both sides, deciding the distribution by the results.

These three scenarios are quite common and frequently used in conflicts among Nascent Soul Major Sects.

However, each has its pros and cons.

The first option, splitting equally, leaves Feng Tan feeling inwardly resentful.

After all, the Tier Three Ruins were first discovered by the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect, and the array was broken by themselves. For the Yin Yang Mansion to come and take half the reward, anyone would feel unhappy.

The third option, competing with each side’s current strength, also doesn’t seem favorable.

On their side, Qi Chuan is at the Core Formation Early Stage Realm.

Facing an opponent in the Core Formation Middle Stage, the odds of winning are relatively low.

Even if they won against Yang Xuantian, the overall result would not be very good.

After careful consideration, Feng Tan felt that the most advantageous outcome for Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect would be to report to the Sect Leaders of both sides and let them discuss and decide.

This way, at least the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect would not suffer a loss.

Originally, the Sect Leader sent him and Qi Chuan to resolve this not-so-high-grade Tier Three Ruins, but in the end, they still needed to report back to the Sect Leader, making it somewhat of a wasted effort.

"Have you decided?" Yang Xuantian’s lips curled into a smile as he spoke to Feng Tan: "I think we should decide the distribution through a competition based on current circumstances. This way, both sides would accept the final outcome willingly. What do you think?"

Feng Tan’s mouth twitched as he was about to speak.

"Senior Brother Feng Tan, I think our friend from Yin Yang Mansion makes a good point. Why not go along with his suggestion?" However, just at that moment, Feng Tan heard Qi Chuan’s voice.

Hmm?

Upon hearing this, Feng Tan was astonished and looked over at Qi Chuan in surprise, unsure why the latter would say such a thing.

In his opinion, Qi Chuan’s strength was quite good.

Perhaps facing a weaker Core Formation Middle Stage opponent, he might even win.

But against the Core Formation Middle Stage expert from Yin Yang Mansion... the likelihood seemed slim.

Deciding the distribution through competition would indeed be disadvantageous for Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect.

"Oh? This Master Qi Chuan is quite insightful, I’m impressed with you!"

Yang Xuantian cast a surprised glance towards Qi Chuan, also puzzled as to why Qi Chuan would say that. Could it be that after the Three Sects Competition, Qi Chuan’s confidence had swelled to such an extent?

If so, perhaps he would need to teach Qi Chuan a lesson in humility later.

Another Core Formation Middle Stage True Master from Yin Yang Mansion, named He Beiyi, was also from the Yang Mountain Sect and was Yang Xuantian’s junior brother.

Hearing Qi Chuan’s words, he too cast a curious glance at Qi Chuan, unable to decipher where Qi Chuan’s confidence stemmed from.

If a competition were to occur later, his opponent would most likely be Qi Chuan, while his senior brother Yang Xuantian would face the slightly stronger Core Formation Middle Stage opponent from Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect.

He believed that facing Qi Chuan, he should win without suspense.

"Junior Brother Qi Chuan, give me a reason for doing this..." Feng Tan paused for a moment before speaking to Qi Chuan in such a manner.

He knew Qi Chuan wasn’t one to speak without aim.

The previous Three Sects Competition was proof of that.

When Qi Chuan proposed participating in the Three Sects Competition, no one was optimistic.

And the result?

Qi Chuan not only secured a spot within the Sect but also won a spectacular victory in the Three Sects Competition.

This time, Qi Chuan’s proposal surely had a reason.

However, he truly couldn’t fathom how Qi Chuan could ensure Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect’s certain victory without disadvantage in the upcoming duel.

Hence, he chose to let Qi Chuan provide a reason.

If Qi Chuan could convince him with a suitable reason, he would heed Qi Chuan’s advice.

If he couldn’t provide a plausible reason, then Feng Tan would prioritize the interests of Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect.

"A reason..." Upon hearing Feng Tan’s words, Qi Chuan smiled confidently.

"Is this enough?"

With his words, Qi Chuan focused his thoughts and suddenly activated the First-Grade Nine Orifice Golden Core within his Dantian, releasing a fraction of the powerful Core Formation Middle Stage Spiritual Pressure in the presence of the three Core Formation Middle Stage True Masters.

"Senior Brother Feng Tan, I forgot to mention that I’ve advanced to the Core Formation Middle Stage!"

Qi Chuan’s words spread slowly.

Upon hearing Qi Chuan’s words, Feng Tan, Yang Xuantian, and He Beiyi were all astounded, struck by the revelation of Qi Chuan’s breakthrough to the Core Formation Middle Stage.

Nobody could have imagined that Qi Chuan had already advanced to the Core Formation Middle Stage!

"...Good, good, good!" After being stunned for a long time, Feng Tan finally came back to his senses, his face full of delight.

Qi Chuan’s advancement to the Core Formation Middle Stage is great news for Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect, representing an increase in Core Formation Middle Stage prowess within the Sect.

The significance of this surpasses that of the not-so-high-grade Tier Three Ruins.

Moreover, since Qi Chuan has broken through, his previous suggestion is quite reasonable.

Before the breakthrough, Qi Chuan was already shining brightly in the Three Sects Competition. After the breakthrough, with his astonishing Magical Combat Power, if he confidently proposed a duel, he must be confident not to fall behind in the upcoming competition.

On this basis, he could agree to Qi Chuan’s proposal.

"I didn’t expect such a pleasant surprise." Yang Xuantian also looked at Qi Chuan with complex eyes.

Qi Chuan’s breakthrough to the Core Formation Middle Stage was beyond his expectations.

Now, the strengths of Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect and Yin Yang Mansion were evenly matched, both having two Core Formation Middle Stage combatants. The advantage of Yin Yang Mansion was no longer obvious.

"This person’s Concealing Breath Technique is quite impressive. Both Senior Brother Yang Xuantian and I didn’t detect his breakthrough..." He Beiyi looked at Qi Chuan, his gaze full of surprise.

He was astonished by Qi Chuan’s Realm and his Concealing Breath Technique.

"I represent the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect’s decision to base the distribution on the outcome of the straightforward power duel." At this moment, Feng Tan turned his gaze to Yang Xuantian and spoke.

"...Fine, then how should we calculate the specific distribution details?" Yang Xuantian was silent for a moment, internally communicating with He Beiyi through sound transmission. After the exchanges, he spoke to Feng Tan.

His actions clearly indicated that, after communicating with He Beiyi, they both agreed that although the advantage of Yin Yang Mansion was not as pronounced as before, they still held a decent advantage.

Firstly, Yang Xuantian came in first at the Core Formation Middle Stage level in the last Three Sects Competition, defeating the likes of Huang Jianzi and Hu Tianying with great strength, confident in his capabilities.