In the next moment, Yun Jin appeared calmly outside the Celestial Divine Palace.
Di Xiao's pupils contracted slightly. He was not sure if it was an illusion, but he thought Yun Jin's hair seemed to have grown darker by a few strands.
"Sect Master." The disciples bowed in unison.
Yun Jin raised her hand.
Everyone straightened again.
Si Wan'ning asked curiously, "Sect Master, was that just now the Tai'a Sword?"
Yun Jin immediately cast her a look of approval. As expected of Senior Sister. She knew how to pass the conversation along so Yun Jin could display her prowess. But now Yun Jin's identity was no longer the same as before. She could not let her emotions and expressions spill out so easily.
With a composed face, Yun Jin replied, "It was nothing. I merely felt that Tai'a could not quite keep up with my cultivation, so I casually reforged it. Unexpectedly, it showed a bit of spirit and barely reached peak Heaven rank."
Casually reforged.
Barely reached peak Heaven rank.
Good, good, good.
This was indeed the Sect Master they knew all too well.
[Emotional Value +200.]
[Emotional Value +300.]
[Emotional Value +50.]
[Emotional Value +70.]
Yun Jin ground her teeth.
These brats.
They were too familiar with her style, offering far fewer Emotional Values than the average. Some even had the gall to provide only 50 or 70. Infuriating.
As expected, harvesting Emotional Value from her own sect's disciples was difficult.
Yun Jin even felt that across the entire Qingxiao region, perhaps even the human territories as a whole, extracting Emotional Value was becoming inconvenient. If she wanted to earn large sums, it was time to open new battlefields.
In this matter, Wushuang Sect had an innate advantage. Both An Tong and Yuan Yuan possessed the ability to set up teleportation arrays. As long as she went to a new place first and established the formation, Wushuang Sect's disciples could instantly travel back and forth.
Yun Jin considered.
Once the matters of Sky City were settled, she would take her disciples to pioneer new territories.
Within the Boundless Sea dwelled countless oceanic creatures.
On Nanlan Continent thrived hundreds of strange races.
None of them had yet provided her Emotional Value.
Yun Jin could hardly imagine how joyful she would be when she harvested their emotions for the very first time.
Yue Zhao chuckled, "Sect Master, why not let us all have a look at the new Tai'a Sword?"
Yun Jin shot him a glare.
This was the rascal who had contributed only 50 Emotional Value!
"There is nothing worth looking at. When the time comes and you need to see, you will see." In front of this bunch, Yun Jin had no interest in flaunting.
Better to hurry and open up new lands.
"Sect Master." Qin Ping stepped forward and spoke softly. "The match between the Tribulation stage and Mahayana stage begins tomorrow. This final points battle will be fought outside Sky City. But this time, it will be in a hazardous region. The format is similar to the Unity stage battle, except the risks are greater, and so are the opportunities.
Additionally, this time the Tribulation stage and Mahayana stage are joined in a single points contest. Depending on the final tally, five from each side can enter the individual duels. In the end, only the top three will earn points for their sects.
From my observations of past events, Mahayana cultivators always rush to link up with their sect's Tribulation cultivators. With Mahayana guidance, the latter's score rises much faster. Many times, those who rank top five in points are not necessarily top five in personal strength, only lucky to find a Mahayana of their sect quickly, then carried along.
So in essence, this joint points battle hinges on the strength of the Mahayana cultivators." Qin Ping laid out what he had discovered over this period.
Yun Jin nodded lightly and said indifferently, "You arrange the points battle. As long as we seize this last first place, the slot for super sect will be ours."
Securing the title of super sect.
That meant another building would be unlocked.
The system's buildings were anything but ordinary.
The Trial Tower spoke for itself.
The Sect Master's Residence not only bolstered her personal cultivation immensely but also ensured her disciples' loyalty, something equally crucial.
The Disciples' Dormitories gave daily benefits, increasing cultivation speed while reducing the risk of encountering inner demons. For cultivators, the latter was even more vital.
These three structures complemented each other, forming the true foundation of Wushuang Sect. What would the fourth structure be?
Yun Jin was brimming with anticipation. As she knew, once this contest concluded, the quota for super sects would be settled. After that, once the three-year period expired, the four great main cities would merge and host a friendly tournament.
Then Sky City would return to the void.
As long as she seized this final first place, she could draw her fourth building.
"Of course." Qin Ping replied, then asked, "Will Sect Master participate in this points battle?"
Yun Jin blinked. She had nearly forgotten. She also had the qualifications to participate…
But…
Was that not a bit too much bullying?
A twisted smile appeared on Yun Jin's face. Her favorite thing was bullying others. "As Sect Master, of course I will personally lead you!" Yun Jin chuckled darkly.
A plan began forming in her heart. With her participation, that so-called hazardous region would cease to be dangerous. Perhaps she could play this in a special way.
Normally, the points battle would last half a year. But Yun Jin disliked wasting so much time. If she participated personally, why not end it early?
"As long as Sect Master enjoys herself." Qin Ping could not help but laugh.
The Mahayana and Tribulation stage cultivators preparing for battle also smiled. Without Sect Master, they were a little nervous. With Sect Master?
It would be a crushing victory.
Their task was simple: find her as soon as possible and follow her to farm points. Not that they lacked ambition. But lying flat was more comfortable.
After settling tomorrow's arrangements, the crowd dispersed.
"Hong Ye, stay behind a moment," Yun Jin called.
Hong Ye quickly complied.
After a private talk, Hong Ye's expression grew strange, but she nodded repeatedly. Though… it felt slightly embarrassing, still, Sect Master had spoken.
"Sorry to trouble you." Yun Jin patted her shoulder.
"No trouble at all." Hong Ye chuckled, rubbing her hands together in anticipation.
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The next day.
Sky City.
This day was livelier than ever.
Everyone knew.
Lin Xiao, the Pavilion Master of Qingxiao Pavilion, had died unexpectedly. Today, it would be the new Pavilion Master of Qingxiao Pavilion leading the team, a development likely to shape the next thousand years of the Qingxiao region. How could they not pay attention?
Liu Hua and the other die-hard cronies of Lin Xiao were the most restless.
They could not understand.
How had Lin Xiao fallen so suddenly?
Their interests were intertwined. Now that Lin Xiao was gone, would the new Pavilion Master of Qingxiao Pavilion still honor their ties?
"Sect Master Liu!"
Just as Liu Hua fretted, he heard a voice ring out with excessive warmth. He stiffened further.
Forcing a smile uglier than crying, he greeted, "Sect Master Yun…"