Chapter 1420 Four Trials

Qiu Yuxuan almost got so angry at him that she spat blood.

You exploit my gains despicably, and you have the nerve to think it's too little?

Can you really be that shameless?

She grumbled resentfully, "I've spent most of these years at the Sword Origin, where would I have gains?"

Brother Cheng thought about it and agreed.

"Let's call it quits this time then."

"Remember to adventure outside more in the future, don't just stay cooped up on Emperor Sword Star being a recluse."

As the 'Immortal Mother Reincarnation', Sister Qiu's protagonist's aura certainly eclipses those Children of the Heavenly Dao, Children of the Plane.

If she trips over a rock, she finds it's the Nine-Colored Divine Stone; takes a stroll and buys a rare exotic treasure at cabbage price; falls into a cave and discovers the Immortal Treasure of an ancient Great Power... That should be her standard treatment, right?

Brother Cheng looked forward to her potential.

He believed if Qiu Yuxuan ventured out more, she would certainly gather abundant rewards.

If she gains more, doesn't that mean he gains more too?

"People say to read ten thousand books and travel ten thousand miles; cultivation is the same, you need to train outside frequently and not just build cars behind closed doors."

This guy says it like he's not currently being a homebody in the Celestial Pill Department.

His unprecedented patience and thoroughness had reached a nagging level, something the Feixian Sect's disciples never received.

"If you encounter someone being an eyesore outside, just greet them with a sword technique, don't hold back and hurt yourself."

"Don't even worry about their backing, anyway they'll eventually become your experience pack."

"Oh right, those treacherous forbidden places where entry means certain death, you don't need to care about them, those are just made up to scare people."

"Just boldly charge in, you'll likely have unexpected gains..."

His 'earnest advice', of course, Qiu Yuxuan didn't listen, because she knew what this guy was up to.

"Shut up, you!"

She really tried hard to suppress her clenched white-knuckled fist because she could barely resist blowing up the annoying guy.

"You think I'm as dumb as you?"

"Sigh."

Brother Cheng felt a bit sad, like a father watching his daughter reach the rebellious stage.

"This is all derived from my experiences, I truly am just wanting what's best for you..."

"Enough! I don't need you to teach me how to cultivate!"

Seeing she already flew out of the hall to mid-air, Brother Cheng chased after her, waving goodbye.

"Hey, have you yelled out today's greeting yet?"

He was naturally referring to the phrase 'I admire Jiang Cheng the most'.

Qiu Yuxuan almost fell from the sky with anger, glaring at him with fiery eyes.

"Not yet, I'll yell it when I get back!"

After throwing out this sentence, she quickly vanished from her original spot.

Brother Cheng left in place somewhat disappointedly stroked his chin.

"Sigh, had I known I should have made a stipulation to yell it in front of me back then."

After Qiu Yuxuan left, he also started planning to register for the Divine Communication Assembly.

Thus, Tian Lin, Taiheng, Liuyuan, and others were soon summoned again.

"You're finally planning to register?"

The group was quite delighted.

"Haha, with Elder Jiang taking action, the Divine Monarch Rank will certainly be within reach."

"It's a given, other Daoist Saints are nothing before Elder Jiang."

"Finally, our Celestial Pill Department will have a Divine Monarch to preside!"

Jiang Cheng waited for them all to finish flattering him, then waved them off.

"I called you here, not for you to butter me up."

The group secretly complained, do you even believe your own words?

"I want to understand the competition rules of the Divine Communication Assembly." Brother Cheng said earnestly.

Uh, what?

The news about the Divine Communication Assembly has been booming for so long, registration is almost over, and you still don't know the competition rules?

"Ahem!"

Taiheng Daoist Venerable cleared his throat, entering explanation mode.

"The competition of the Divine Communication Assembly is divided into four rounds."

"Oh?"

There's actually four rounds?

Brother Cheng was a bit surprised.

"What are the four rounds?"

"Due to too many registrants, the first round is considered a selection round, eliminating a batch with low power."

Venerable Jinpi chimed in, "This round likely puts everyone in a certain Secret Realm for testing, those who can't hold on will be automatically eliminated."

Brother Cheng nodded.

This round is just a regular qualifying match, unexpectedly ordinary Daoist Venerables can pass, definitely a breeze for him.

"And the second round?"

"The second round is called the Dao Fate Test."

"What does that mean?"

"It's said to examine how high everyone's fate is with the Heavenly Dao."

"How do you examine this thing?"

Brother Cheng felt somewhat uneasy.

Having initially refused Integration, he was totally off track with Heavenly Dao.

Could he even have any fate?

Don't let him be eliminated in the second round.

Otherwise, really bragging collapses and becoming a laughing stock.

Taiheng, Liuyuan, and others helplessly shrugged.

"We don't know either, there was never a Divine Communication Assembly before, all we know is there's this procedure."

"What exactly is the competition method for the Dao Fate Test, no one knows."

"What's the third round then?"

"The third round is called the Primordial Creation."

"What does this mean now?" Brother Cheng heard in utter confusion.

"It's said to test foundation and mindset, but we're unsure of the specifics..."

"Damn, is this Divine Communication Assembly purposely opposing me?"

Brother Cheng nearly flipped the table.

"Why can't you honestly just compete with combat power?"

"Throw everyone together for a fight, just let the strongest seven win, how straightforward and efficient would that be?"

The group immediately identified that foundation and mindset were indeed this guy's shortcomings.

"Ahem, the Celestial Palace believes a Divine Monarch shouldn't only be judged by combat power."

"Must also be fated with Heavenly Dao and possess a certain foundation and creative ability..."

"But rest assured, the fourth round measures combat power."

Brother Cheng secretly complained, that's only if I can make it to the fourth round.

If elegantly eliminated in rounds two or three, having strong combat power then amounts to nothing.

Others aside, definitely Qiu Yuxuan will mock him extensively.

Imagining that woman shining brightly at the end, while he possibly can't even get a ticket to the final round, really means losing all clout.

No way, he has to think of some method.

Ensure stability entering the fourth round.

With this mindset, he set off for the Divine Communication Assembly.

The assembly's venue, Lantai, is situated near the west side of the Di Xiao Palace where the Celestial Emperor resides, considered central to the Celestial Palace.

When Brother Cheng arrived, the place was already packed with people.

Those pill masters from the Celestial Pill Department weren't interested in combat, so they didn't come to watch.

But other immortals were different.

Some departments even rallied in full force, coming to cheer for their superior chief Immortal Officials.

Of course, there were also quite a few Immortal Officials merely at the Celestial Venerable Venerable realm, hoping for a stroke of luck, and registered.

Fortunately, the Celestial Palace is a place of rules, even with large crowds, it was orderly.

Amidst the waiting crowd, Brother Cheng immediately spotted the Fan Lei Daoist Venerable, who returned from Yunmi Dao last time.

So he flew over cheerfully to greet him.

"Yo, you're looking to become a Divine Monarch too?"