Chapter 40: Zhu Xiaotian’s Meltdown Again

Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

“Ye Qiu… surpassed Zhu Xiaotian!”

“My word! He only just entered that sect not long ago, and already, he had surpassed Zhu Xiaotian. It seems that this small temple is not that simple!”

“Perhaps it’s just a coincidence!”

“How can there be so many coincidences! I heard that the Zhu Family’s Zhu Xiaotian has already broken through to the Golden Core realm not too long ago!”

“Golden Core realm… then Ye Qiu is ranked second. He must have at least stepped into the Aureate Body realm!”

“Tsk tsk, this is going to be interesting. The top two on the Hidden Dragon Rankings have been monopolized by that sect. This is really intriguing!” Countless cultivators discussed as they looked at the Hidden Dragon Rankings.

The people from the various large families were equally shocked.

They all knew the difference in cultivation between Ye Qiu and Zhu Xiaotian.

Moreover, they had also heard that Zhu Xiaotian had just broken through to the Golden Core realm not too long ago.

Meanwhile, Ye Qiu was only in the late stage of the Body Tempering Realm.

No one expected him to surpass Zhu Xiaotian after joining That’s Quite a Large Sect.

This meant that his cultivation had at least reached the Aureate Body realm.

If anyone thought it was a coincidence, they were simply lying to themselves.

“It has only been five days! Ye Qiu actually broke through to the Aureate Body realm directly from the late stage of the Body Tempering Realm? How is that possible?”

“Unbelievable, this is simply too unbelievable!”

“That sect really had something up their sleeves!”

“I thought that Ye Qiu took the wrong medicine previously to actually enter such a small sect. Looking at it now, I’m afraid that we were wrong again!”

“This little temple isn’t simple!” Besides feeling shocked, the members of the various clans were once again curious about this Daoist temple.

“Hehe, this development is interesting. Looks like many people are going to be shocked. Li Yu’s sect always brings surprises!” Yi Caidie’s crystalline eyes were paired with a faint smile.

Being able to nurture a peerless genius like Li Yu and that Ye Qiu had now surpassed Zhu Xiaotian, she knew very well it meant that there was more than meets the eye in that little temple.

“Impossible, this! How is this possible!” Zhu Xiaotian looked at the Hidden Dragon Rankings. His name had switched places with Ye Qiu.

He was about to split apart!

He was even beginning to doubt his life.

Had he lived his life in vain?

Not only did he fail to secure his position on top like in his previous life, but he also could not even retain his second place!

Zhu Xiaotian was well aware of the difference in their cultivation levels.

Although he was talented, Ye Qiu’s cultivation was only at the late stage of the Body Tempering Realm. No matter how hard Ye Qiu worked, he shouldn’t reach the Aureate Body realm without three to five years.

Unless he obtained a heaven-defying opportunity.

“Is it really because he entered That’s Quite a Large Sect…”

Zhu Xiaotian was unwilling to believe this fact.

After all, he had previously mocked Ye Qiu’s foolish choice.

In the end, Ye Qiu’s cultivation level had instantly surpassed him.

This was simply a slap in the face, making his face burn with pain.

The truth was right on the Heavenly Dao Rankings, so he had no choice but to believe it.

At this time, the entire Zhu Family residence was in a fuss.

The Zhu Family could not believe this fact either.

After all, Zhu Xiaotian had stepped into the Golden Core Realm. How could Ye Qiu surpass Zhu Xiaotian so quickly?

This was simply ridiculous!

Sensing the crowd’s gaze, Zhu Xiaotian returned to the Immortal Seeking Pavilion quickly.

He felt like he had lost all his face, especially in front of those people from the various families who came to visit the Zhu family. The thought of looking at a joke was practically written on their faces.

After today, he believed that he would probably become the laughing stock of countless people over a cup of tea or after meals.

I really got another chance to live just to become a laughing stock? I have failed miserably.

“No! I must reclaim second place!” Zhu Xiaotian gritted his teeth.

If he could not return to second place, he would probably be too ashamed to face anyone outside.

However, just as everyone was paying attention to Ye Qiu’s name, no one noticed that another person from the same sect had appeared at the 45th position.

He was Tang Chi.

“Junior Brother, you’re the best! To celebrate your advancement to the Aureate Body realm, I’ve decided to roast a few lambs for the feast!”

At the moment Li Yu said this, Wu Chang almost dropped headfirst into the ground.

“Thank you, senior brother. Although I know that Senior Brother and I are still worlds apart, I will follow your example and continue to work hard!” Ye Qiu said excitedly. This tremendous advancement allowed him to see his dream shining into reality.

He seemed to have the possibility of following in his senior brother’s footsteps.

“Oh yes, Father, can you write down all the cultivation techniques you know? In the future, it’ll be our Qingyun Sect’s ultimate technique!” Li Yu suggested.

He knew nothing of the cultivation techniques his father had taught him in the past. Therefore, he did not know if they were real. He even suspected that his father had fabricated those earth-shattering stories and exploits that he had boasted about.

However, he had previously confirmed that his father was the Holy Son of the Divine Firmament Holy Land. And now, his father had also helped Ye Qiu breakthrough in his cultivation.

Li Yu could finally confirm that his father did have something up his sleeves.

This way, his task of collecting cultivation techniques could be completed sooner.

“Mm, wait until I have the time!” Li Qingyun said noncommittally.

During dinner, Ye Qiu brought up the Lantern Festival that was about to begin in three days.

“Oh yes, Senior Brother, isn’t our sect planning to recruit disciples? On the second day of the Lantern Festival in Nan’an City, the Hundred Sect Recruitment Assembly will be held in the Dao Seeking Square in the east city!

“This is a large-scale recruitment event that only occurs every five years. Almost every sect in our Great Xia Dynasty will recruit new disciples, regardless of their size.

“At that time, young elites from all over the country will gather there to seek opportunities to enter various sects!

“Every year, there will be thousands of people present. It’s extremely crowded and lively. This is also a great opportunity for our sect to recruit disciples.” Ye Qiu said unceasingly.

“Hmm, this isn’t a bad idea!” Li Yu’s brows raised.

He naturally could not miss such a chance. The system mission required him to take in a thousand disciples.

There were only three in his sect, and they were still far from his goal of 1000.

Since there was such an opportunity, he had to take it.

Furthermore, he had promised to pay the Crown Prince a visit. He would go there to validate his presence while he attended the recruitment.

As they conversed, someone flew over on a flying magic treasure.

Everyone looked over curiously and saw a bossy, haughty-looking man.

“Is Li Yu here?” That person arrived in the air above the Daoist temple. He looked down at Li Yu and the others, his voice filled with arrogance.

Li Yu frowned, wondering where this show-off came from.

Make me look up to you while you act tough in front of me?

He immediately gave Wu Chang a look.

With a wave of Wu Chang’s hand, a terrifying invisible force slapped the imperious guy down from above.

Bang! He fell flat on his face.

“What do you want?” Li Yu questioned coldly.

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