Chapter 2359 - 2362: The Grand Seven Sect Competition

The final ten days, Qin Tian immersed himself in cultivation. It was only then that he truly comprehended the power he gained after swallowing the Divine Light Pearl and Qiankun Pill.

Simply put, his strength surprised even himself!

During those ten days, Qin Tian was not idle but diligently absorbed the energy of half a dragon bone.

This half dragon bone reacted with the dragon qi in his body like a chemical reaction, and the power of the dragon qi surged instantly.

Especially when Qin Tian cultivated and comprehended the Divine Vein Technique, the Power of Nine Dragons evolved remarkably!

The Power of Nine Dragons was already at its peak, but now, Qin Tian took it to a higher level, developing it to summon eighteen True Qi Giant Dragons!

The power released by the Divine Vein Technique doubled the dragon qi strength!

Meanwhile, each True Qi Giant Dragon he summoned was almost twice as powerful as before!

His strength increased drastically, and Qin Tian could hardly believe it.

However, during the absorption of the dragon bone, Qin Tian was also slowly cultivating a new spell, which focused on how to hide his strength.

Bit by bit, he learned how to conceal his strength within Dan Tian Qi Sea, preventing others from easily perceiving it.

Ten days later, the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect members collectively headed to the Qiankun Immortal Sect.

This time, the Sect Leader personally led the team, accompanied by the Eldest Young Master, Fourth Young Master, and Seventh Young Master. Xuanyuan Immortal Sect dispatched over ten sect leaders and more than twenty elite disciples, almost mobilizing all their elites.

After Qin Tian returned to Xuanyuan Sect, Su Ziying sought him out once, but he did not see her. Thereafter, she seemed to understand something and did not actively seek Qin Tian again. Even when they met in the crowd, she treated him as a stranger.

Su Ziying felt guilty, knowing full well that she and Qin Tian could no longer be together.

As a result, no matter how her master persuaded her, she insisted on not seeking Qin Tian.

"This time, the seed contestants of Xuanyuan Immortal Sect depend on Senior Brother and Qin Tian. Of course, Third Sister is also very strong."

"Indeed, in terms of strength, Senior Brother is undoubtedly the best. Then there's Qin Tian, as one of the newly promoted Xuanyuan Four Masters, his strength ranks second among all disciples in Xuanyuan Immortal Sect, second only to Senior Brother. It's universally acknowledged."

"However, our Xuanyuan Immortal Sect seems to be the weakest among the Seven Great Immortal Sects, especially in terms of disciples' strength. So, Qin Tian's emergence doesn't count for much. When compared against disciples from other sects, he's likely still a frog at the bottom of a well, significantly lacking."

"Alas, our Xuanyuan Immortal Sect has been weak for over a hundred years. Will this ever change? In recent memory, for the last fifty years, Xuanyuan Immortal Sect hasn't entered the top four in the Seven Sects Competition, correct?"

"Yes, the latest was the previous competition, where Senior Brother suddenly showed great prowess and entered the top sixteen... Sigh... We're really too weak. Again this time, we'll just attend to learn. Let's see if Senior Brother can go further."

Xuanyuan Immortal Sect's disciples were somewhat disappointed about the sect's prospects in this Seven Sects Competition.

Upon hearing these comments, Qin Tian scoffed.

Of course, sharing his disdain was Xuanyuan Immortal Sect's senior brother, Ouyang Wudi.

In the past few decades, he had been akin to a favored genius in Xuanyuan Immortal Sect, admired by all. Not a few elders treated him with great respect.

He was the Sect Leader's direct disciple, already possessing the strength to become an elder. But in order to maintain what little dignity remained for Xuanyuan Immortal Sect, he chose not to become an elder and remained steadfast.

Before departure, everyone knew that Chu Tianhe made a vow: if he reached the top four in the Seven Sects Competition, he would immediately retire with honor and become the Sect Leader of Xuanyuan Immortal Sect.

Although this goal was difficult.

"Heh, are people so insecure nowadays?"

Listening to their murmurs, Qin Tian smirked coldly, "For an immortality cultivator to lack self-confidence is tantamount to blocking their own path forward."

"Is it?"

Qin Tian was originally speaking to himself, yet unexpectedly, a voice beside him chimed in—Ouyang Wudi approached.

"Qin Tian, you should know that the outside world is different. Among the Seven Great Immortal Sects, you may seem impressive in Xuanyuan Immortal Sect, but can you navigate smoothly among the Seven Great Immortal Sects? There is always someone stronger and a greater heaven beyond heaven; this Seven Sects Competition will teach you humility. I hope you still possess your confidence as an immortality cultivator after the competition, as you do now."

Ouyang Wudi told Qin Tian plainly.

"I will, Senior Brother. After the Seven Sects Competition, my confidence will likely be even greater."

Qin Tian looked at Ouyang Wudi and said with a smile, "I hope your dreams come true and you retire gloriously after this Seven Sects Competition."

Ouyang Wudi's expression stiffened, "Strength is proven through battle, not boasting. I am looking forward to your performance in the Seven Sects Competition."

With those words, Ouyang Wudi shot Qin Tian a disdainful glance before engaging in conversation with the Eldest Young Master and others.

Three days later, top masters from the Seven Great Immortal Sects gathered, with hundreds of cultivation immortality practitioners assembled at Qiankun Immortal Sect.

The Seven Sects Competition was an event.

Aside from the disciples' competitions, each sect's leader and elders exerted all efforts to promote their presence within the Seven Great Immortal Sects.

The banquet hall served as a gathering place for sect leaders and elders, while Qin Tian and other disciples attended a banquet in a slightly less grand venue.

The location of the Qiankun Immortal Sect was Qiankun Mountain, a place of picturesque landscapes and worthy of the title as the leading sect among the Seven Great Immortal Sects, with a level of impressiveness far surpassing Xuanyuan Immortal Sect.

Gathered around numerous tables at the plaza hall, Qin Tian sat with members from Xuanyuan Immortal Sect but directed his gaze towards several tables in the distance on the right, where Spiritual Spring Sect disciples congregated.

"Huh, where is she?"

Scanning around, Qin Tian did not see Yan Lingshuang, becoming curious.

"She's one of the Spiritual Spring Seven Beauties and ranks third. How could she not attend such an event as the Seven Sects Competition? It's illogical…"

Qin Tian was profoundly puzzled because he had heard Yan Lingshuang express her intent to enhance herself in a short period and shine at the Seven Sects Competition when they were together.

When they parted, Yan Lingshuang even said she would meet Qin Tian again at the Seven Sects Competition.

Why, then, has Yan Lingshuang vanished?