Chapter 587 - 587: The Inner Sect Qualification Grand Competition

Of course, Chu Qingyun couldn't say anything about his Qi Sea.

So he changed the subject and said, "The Inner Sect qualification competition… what exactly is that?"

Qi Hao had also mentioned the Inner Sect qualification competition to him before.

But he had only mentioned it was something very important, without going into detail. He probably figured Chu Qingyun wouldn't be dealing with it anytime soon.

"There are two ways to get into the Inner Sect from the Outer Sect, as I'm sure you both know."

"Breaking through to the Martial King Realm lets you enter the Inner Sect directly, but you'll only be an Ordinary Disciple of the Inner Sect, with no special privileges."

"But if you win the Inner Sect qualification competition to get in, you become a Core Disciple. Your starting point in the Martial King Realm will be much higher than that of an Ordinary Inner Sect Disciple."

Zhou Ling thought for a moment before explaining.

"What kind of privileges do Inner Sect Core Disciples get?"

Mu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but ask.

"There are tens of thousands of Outer Disciples, yet only a paltry twelve spots for Core Disciples each year. Naturally, the benefits are immense."

"When you become a Core Disciple, the sect immediately rewards you with a large amount of Primordial Spirit Liquid and Saint Extreme Points. You can also train in some Secret Manuals and Secret Techniques for free, receive regular guidance from the Inner Sect Elders, and the sect will even help you plan your cultivation."

"Of course, there's also the biggest benefit of all. I'm sure you've both experienced the effects of the Saint Extreme Tower. As long as you can become a Core Disciple, you'll be able to enter the eighth floor of the Saint Extreme Tower to cultivate after passing the seventh trial of the Saint Extreme Road!"

"This is a right exclusive to Core Disciples. The eighth floor of the Saint Extreme Tower is only open to them."

"For example, you, Chu Qingyun—you already have the qualifications to enter the seventh floor. Once you become a Core Disciple, you can immediately go to the eighth floor of the Saint Extreme Tower to cultivate!"

Zhou Ling continued.

Chu Qingyun's eyes suddenly lit up. 'The Saint Extreme Tower… it actually has an eighth floor!'

'Cultivating on the seventh floor for one day is equivalent to over a hundred days outside. By that logic, one day of cultivation on the eighth floor of the Saint Extreme Tower is probably equivalent to over two hundred days outside!'

'That way, whether it's cultivating the Ten Thousand Spirits Saint Body Inner Chapter or various swordsmanship secret techniques, my efficiency will be greatly enhanced.'

'As for Saint Extreme Points, I have over ninety thousand in my Token. I'm practically rolling in it.'

Seeing that Chu Qingyun was clearly tempted, Zhou Ling couldn't help but frown. "Chu Qingyun, I'd still advise you against participating in the Inner Sect qualification competition. It would be better to just break through normally and enter the Inner Sect that way."

"You've already managed to refine a Celestial Spirit Pill. Your skill probably rivals that of some veteran Spirit Level Alchemists."

"After you break through to the Martial King Realm, your Soul Power will see a massive increase. With your skill in refining elixirs, you'll be able to obtain the many benefits of a Core Disciple then, too. It will just take a little more time, that's all."

"There are always heavy casualties in the Inner Sect qualification competition every year."

Zhou Ling tried to persuade Chu Qingyun not to participate in the Inner Sect qualification competition. She didn't even want him to enter the Inner Sect, but to go to the Pill Institute instead.

She felt that it would be a complete waste of his talent for alchemy if he didn't go to the Pill Institute.

However, Chu Qingyun simply shook his head. 'Time… that's something I'm very short on, too.'

He had never forgotten his three-year agreement with Ning Xue. More than half a year had passed, and he had gone from being a lowly Martial Artist to the Celestial Spirit Realm expert he was today.

But even though he didn't know what Realm Ning Xue was at now, Chu Qingyun knew that with his current strength—not even that of a Martial King—he was definitely not qualified to go to Piaomiao Peak.

"When does this year's Inner Sect qualification competition start?"

Chu Qingyun asked Zhou Ling.

"This year?" Zhou Ling thought for a moment. "There's probably less than half a month left, and I think registration has already started."

"Half a month… If I go to the seventh floor of the Saint Extreme Tower, it should be enough…" Chu Qingyun murmured.

"Enough? Enough for what? Don't tell me you're planning to participate in the Inner Sect qualification competition… and this year's, of all things!?" Zhou Ling's eyes went wide in an instant.

Mu Xiaoxiao also stared at Chu Qingyun in utter astonishment.

And when she saw Chu Qingyun nod to confirm, Zhou Ling was left speechless. "Chu Qingyun, are you insane? You're only a Level Seven Martial Spirit, and you want to participate in the Inner Sect qualification competition?"

"There are still over ten days left. If I go to the Saint Extreme Tower, that's enough time to reach Level Eight Martial Spirit," Chu Qingyun said.

"So what if you reach Level Eight Martial Spirit? Almost everyone who participates in the Inner Sect qualification competition is a Level Nine Martial Spirit!"

"Besides, the Inner Sect qualification competition drives those Level Nine Martial Spirits from the Outer Sect into a frenzy. The ones who have been cultivating in the sect for many years are incredibly strong; their power is not to be underestimated!"

Zhou Ling continued trying to persuade him.

But Chu Qingyun's expression remained resolute.

His decision to participate in this year's Inner Sect qualification competition was not a whim or an impulse. He had considered it carefully and believed it was genuinely feasible.

He still had over ten days to cultivate. On the seventh floor of the Saint Extreme Tower, the efficiency was increased by more than a hundredfold, which was definitely enough time for him to reach Level Eight Martial Spirit, perfect the First Layer of the Ten Thousand Spirits Saint Body Inner Chapter, and master the Lightning Sword.

By then, with physical strength comparable to the Human King Realm and the Lightning Sword in hand, he would have what it takes to fight, even against the so-called "seeded disciples" of the Outer Sect!

Seeing that Chu Qingyun was unmoved, Zhou Ling couldn't help but grow anxious.

She didn't want her well-intentioned explanation to end up harming Chu Qingyun.

Zhou Ling turned to Mu Xiaoxiao and said, "Aren't you going to try and talk him out of it? Participating in this year's Inner Sect qualification competition is practically a death wish!"

But Mu Xiaoxiao just sighed helplessly. "Do you think it would do any good if I tried to talk him out of it?"

After all, Mu Xiaoxiao understood Chu Qingyun far better.

Resigned, Zhou Ling had no choice but to tell Chu Qingyun and Mu Xiaoxiao more about the Inner Sect qualification competition as they left the Outer Sect Trading District.

Because the number of participants was always so large, the Inner Sect qualification competition was divided into two parts.

The first part was held in various training grounds outside the sect. Only those who passed the first part could advance to the second.

It was worth noting that the first part was jointly hosted by the Fifteen Major Sects of the Northern Domain.

In other words, the Inner Sect qualification competitions for all Fifteen Major Sects of the Northern Domain were held at the same time. Each sect would select a training ground within its own sphere of influence to serve as its "home field."

Of course, this also meant that many Outer Disciples from each sect would travel to the home fields of other sects to participate in the assessment.

It was both a selection process and a form of competition and comparison among the various sects.