Chapter 2034: Chapter 2039: Do You Look Down on Golden Pill Late Stage?
"Haha..."
Xia Liu laughed heartily and nodded repeatedly, "I, Xia, was overthinking."
Indeed, how could an ordinary cultivator form a Nascent Soul at sixty?
Forming a Golden Core before sixty is already a monster among geniuses!
"It’s precisely for this reason that the Ascension Tournament has been held for fifty years."
"Fifty years?"
Xia Liu suddenly didn’t understand.
Does participating in the Ascension Tournament and obtaining an Ascension Command mean waiting fifty years before going to the Central Continent?
"To go to Central Continent, at the very least you need to reach Golden Pill Late Stage or even Nascent Soul Early Stage."
Qingcheng continued to explain, "Fifty years ago, when the Ascension Tournament first began, the reward was two Ascension Commands. It’s held every ten years, and this year is the fifth and final one."
"So, after this Ascension Tournament ends, you’ll organize things and then head to the Central Continent for the Cultivation Alliance assessment? And if successful, become a member inside the Cultivation Alliance?"
"That’s right; after this Ascension Tournament, there will be arrangements made, followed by a journey to the Central Continent."
Qingcheng nodded.
This is the information she knew.
"So that’s it, the Cultivation Alliance intends to nurture its own geniuses."
From the first Ascension Tournament to the fifth.
Spanning fifty years.
The cultivators participating mustn’t exceed fifty years of age.
Which means, when going to the Central Continent, those who obtained the Ascension Command.
Will not be older than a hundred.
By then, passing the assessment might grant the opportunity for Nascent Soul Formation!
The Cultivation Alliance is really aiming to cultivate its talented experts...
"You can say that, reaching Golden Pill Late Stage within a hundred years is already quite monstrous."
Qingcheng fully agreed with Xia Liu’s words.
Therefore, this final Ascension Tournament will be very intense.
Without Golden Pill Late Stage cultivation, it might be hard to win...
"Haha, esteemed Daoist fellows, you might not be aware of the latest developments."
Just as Xia Liu and Qingcheng were talking, an elderly voice came from the side.
When they looked closely, it was an elderly-looking cultivator.
Estimated to be eighty or ninety years old.
His cultivation was at the peak of Golden Pill Late Stage.
"Oh? I wonder what guidance you have, Daoist fellow?"
Hearing Qingcheng call an elderly-looking cultivator Daoist fellow, Xia Liu felt a bit awkward.
But on reflection, he understood.
In the cultivation realm, status isn’t determined by age.
It’s the strong who are respected!
Even if you’re a twenty-year-old with Nascent Soul Stage cultivation, the three-hundred-year-old Golden Pill cultivator would still have to bow respectfully and call you senior.
"It’s nothing much, really. The rules for the Ascension Tournament changed in the third round; as long as you’re under a hundred, you can participate."
The old man said casually.
His eyes held a hint of expectation.
"This..."
Qingcheng felt very awkward.
Her information came from a young attendant.
Because the attendant specialized in gathering intelligence.
So she trusted it very much.
Little did she know, the rules had already changed twenty years ago during the third Ascension Tournament.
"This is because other realms also have Ascension Tournaments. By then, the Northern Realm will face competitors from the other three realms. Anyway, the requirement is around a hundred-year genius cultivators; what difference is there between one hundred and a bit more than a hundred years?"
The old man stated unceremoniously.
"Indeed! Without exceptional talent, reaching Golden Pill Late Stage within a hundred years is very difficult, let alone Nascent Soul Stage."
Qingcheng nodded, thinking this was likely a decision by the Northern Realm Cultivation Alliance’s division.
If there are geniuses from other realms who obtain the Ascension Command and someone advances to Nascent Soul Stage.
By then, wouldn’t it be humiliating everyone else?
This concerns the prestige of a realm; the Cultivation Alliance’s division within the realm certainly must be anxious.
"Daoist fellow, are you so happy because you’re heading to the Myriad Realms to participate in the Ascension Tournament?"
This question was asked by Qinghong.
He observed the elderly person talking about the Ascension Tournament with excitement written all over their face.
It’s almost certain!
"That’s right! Not only me, but at least five Daoist fellows here are heading to the Myriad Realms for the Ascension Command."
The old man responded generously.
"This is embarrassing..."
Sensing several elderly-looking individuals, Qinghong suddenly lost confidence.
Because apart from a few young cultivators,
as long as they are of a certain age, their cultivation is stronger than his!
"Indeed, I’ve prepared for thirty years for this Ascension Tournament! Out of two Ascension Commands, at least one will be mine!"
With that, the old man revealed his Golden Pill Late Stage cultivation!
Intimidating everyone present.
"Haha, Daoist fellow, if you haven’t reached Nascent Soul Stage, being too arrogant might cause you to bite your tongue!"
A seated elder not far away opened his eyes, also revealing a peak of Golden Pill Late Stage cultivation.
"This time, I wonder how many cultivators of Golden Pill Late Stage will show up at the Ascension Tournament, such excitement!"
Another Golden Pill Late Stage cultivator exuded their aura.
Instantly, the atmosphere in the resting area became lively.
"My heavens! The final Ascension Tournament, what an intimidating lineup..."
Qinghong suddenly lost faith in Qingcheng.
So many Golden Pill Late Stage cultivators.
The Ascension Tournament will certainly be a fierce battle to the death.
With Qingcheng only at Golden Pill Mid-Stage, how can she face such a lineup...?
"Esteemed ones, I advise you to give up the thought of participating in the Ascension Tournament early, or else you’ll suffer grave damage to your foundation and a drop in cultivation would be tragic."
A nearby elder advised.
"No need to worry, it’s still uncertain in whose hands the Ascension Command will land!"
Qingcheng coldly replied.
"Yes, yes, just because you’re Golden Pill Late Stage doesn’t guarantee you the final victory."
Xia Liu echoed in agreement.
"Daoist fellow in the black robe, are you looking down on Golden Pill Late Stage?"
In an instant, Xia Liu was stared down by several of the Golden Pill Late Stage elders present!
However, their Divine Sense couldn’t perceive Xia Liu’s Energy Body, not even catching a glimpse of the face beneath the black robe.
"I didn’t say that, but if you think so, I don’t object either."
Arrogant!
Xia Liu’s words were so arrogant!
Even Qinghong was taken aback.
Xia Liu actually dared to speak like this in front of several Golden Pill Late Stage cultivators!
Is he not afraid that after leaving the Heavenly Sect, he might be taught a lesson by this group?
"What a sharp-tongued junior! You don’t even dare reveal your Energy Body, your voice sounds so young, are you trying to pretend to be a Nascent Soul expert?"
"Hmph! Daoist fellows, once we teleport to the Myriad Realms, let’s see under that black robe to find out just what kind of childish face lies beneath!"
"Agreed!"
...
The Golden Pill Late Stage cultivators present discussed brazenly in front of Xia Liu.
Completely dismissing him.
Qingcheng frowned slightly, feeling nervous for Xia Liu.
Facing so many Golden Pill Late Stage cultivators, she also felt helpless.
Now it was up to Xia Liu on how to respond.
Just as Xia Liu was about to speak.
A few figures approached the front of the resting area.
Among these figures, a young girl pushed a wooden wheelchair, creaking as it moved.
Xia Liu’s Divine Sense suddenly caught a familiar face, and he soon smiled wryly.
