Taoist Master Xuanhuang

"Has it started yet?"

Sun Tong, who was sitting in the Merit Hall, asked.

"Butler, let's begin. Do you need us to prepare?" Xia Qing asked.

"No need. It just so happens that Master Xuan has come out of retreat. With Master Xuan here, there won't be any unpredictable accidents. Just let them fight for it. But..."

Sun Tong emphasized, "However, the rules of Qingyun Mountain must be followed, and direct fighting is not allowed."

"Manager, the independent cultivators know the rules and will not fight in Qingyun Mountain. According to the list of Diting Tower, the top 10,000 independent cultivators will be compared in the White Bone Pagoda with their wills as the checkpoints. The top 3,000 cultivators with the strongest wills will be the masters of the 3,000 caves."

Xia Qing said.

"Well, that's good. The cultivation of willpower is the most important at all times, and it also meets Master Xuan's expectations of his disciples. This is very good. I'll go and preside over it later."

Sun Tong nodded with satisfaction.

The three thousand caves were completed, and this opportunity for casual cultivators officially began.

Only the strongest three thousand people can have their own cave residence in the Qingyun Mountain Holy Land.

For a casual cultivator, nothing is more important than this.

It's not just about the Xia people's attachment and love for their home, it's also about their destiny and future.

Having a cave is equivalent to having fixed assets.

Although it is strictly forbidden to dig and sell the magical herbs and medicines belonging to Qingyun Mountain.

Even though the rules are very strict, you can still cultivate it yourself, as the land is given to everyone for free by Master Xuan.

Just don't destroy it wantonly.

Besides, who would dare to destroy his own cave? Wouldn’t that be a complete fool?

They are all so precious, okay?

Having your own cave means that you have officially established yourself in Qingyun Mountain, which means that half of your life has been affirmed.

As long as you don't commit suicide, and just stay in your cave and manage it slowly, you will develop faster than a casual cultivator without a cave.

Because the cave is also a sign of good fortune.

also……

The casual cultivators don’t know what the cave looks like yet, but based on their understanding of Master Xuan, it must be something extraordinary.

Master Xuan doesn't have to randomly give you a hill and say that this is your cave.

Master Xuan still has to save face. If the specifications of the cave are not up to standard, even if they are willing, Master Xuan will still feel embarrassed.

Therefore, the independent cultivators were certain that it must be something extraordinary.

Some people even speculate that each cave dwelling must be different from another.

The caves that are ranked higher are definitely stronger than those that are ranked lower.

If they are all the same, why fight over them?
Even the cultivators from the four major and eight middle schools envy these independent cultivators.

The Four Major and Eighth Middle Schools do have their own main peaks and their own giant mountain territory.

But this main peak belongs to their own forces, not to an individual, and they envy the independent cultivators who are fighting for the Three Thousand Caves.

This is like having a home of your own.

The temptation is too great.

In the Palace of All Spirits.

Wan Ling still hasn't figured out what a 'system' is?
The master's intriguing smile made it very curious.

It feels that this is very important to it. If it knew the so-called system, things might be very different.

"Is someone outside deciding the ownership of the three thousand caves?" Xuan Huang asked.

This sentence interrupted Wan Ling's obsession with the system.

He quickly replied, "Yes, my lord. The independent cultivators are competing for the position, and Madam White Bone is providing a screening test, which is mainly a test of willpower."

"Will? Not bad!" Xuan Huang nodded, very satisfied.

But I feel it's a little bit worse.

He waved his hand again, and a palm-sized emerald green tree appeared, taking root in his hand.

It is the towering Jianmu.

"How is the cave set up?"

[My Lord, among the three thousand caves, there are nine of the best quality, thirty-six of the best quality, three hundred and sixty-five of the best quality, and the rest are all of the worst quality. I set them based on some human knowledge, including the size, the richness of the spiritual energy and charm, and the vitality and spiritual light I added.]

Tongtian Jianmu's brain is much more flexible than Void Blade's.

A division was also made, and Xuan Huang was very satisfied.

[All three thousand caves have spiritual springs and spiritual fields. In addition to the size of the area, the nature of the spiritual springs and spiritual fields is also different. The lower-quality ones are ordinary first-grade spiritual fields and spiritual springs, the middle-quality caves correspond to the first-grade middle-grade spiritual fields and spiritual springs, the upper-quality ones correspond to the first-grade upper-grade spiritual fields and spiritual springs, and the best-quality ones are the first-grade best-grade spiritual fields and spiritual springs.]

Xuan Huang frowned at this division.

"The difference is so small, could it be just the difference in area?"

[My Lord, it's not that I want to do this, but the current cultivators are weak, and they can't control the second-level spiritual fields and spiritual springs, right? However, I have specially refined the "Blessed Land Token". As long as the cultivator refines the token, it is equivalent to the owner of this cave. The token can sense the owner's cultivation. For example, if the owner of a cave enters the second level, the cave will automatically evolve...]

Tongtian Jianmu explained it to Xuanhuang.

Xuan Huang understood what was said.

This cave can evolve and is not at a fixed level.

It will change according to the cultivation level of the cave owner.

The highest cave level set by Jianmu is the fourth level.

This is a bit exaggerated and just wishful thinking.

There is no such level in the entire Qingyun Mountain.

But it doesn’t matter. It gives the cave owners hope. At least they will try their best to protect their caves, and they will even work harder.

Besides, who can tell what will happen in the future?

Qingyun Mountain is destined to become a fourth-level sacred mountain, so these caves inside also have a chance. It depends on whether Xuanhuang wants it.

[In addition, the best cave dwellings have another ability, which is the "Domain Control" and enlightenment opportunity once a year. ]

Jianmu said.

This needs no explanation, Xuan Huang knows it very well.

Even if he is the owner of a top-grade cave, he has one chance to display his domain every year.

There is still a chance for epiphany.

Both of these were arranged by Jianmu.

Control over a domain is a privilege of a third-level strongman, and only the strongest among the third levels can possess it. Ordinary third levels do not have a domain.

Controlling the domain once a year is equivalent to a gift from the Three Instruments of Heaven, allowing the owner of the cave to exert the domain at the first level.

This is a huge help.

This is equivalent to indirectly laying the foundation for the third-level Dongxuan. This was the case before Xuanhuang.

Moreover, every time he gains control of a domain, it is equivalent to being the master of that domain. During this period, he comprehends the mysteries and is no less than an epiphany that allows him to directly find the answer to the problem.

Once a year, one time is equivalent to more than a year (Note: A year in Qingyun Mountain is also a year for the genius and evildoers in Qingyun Mountain.)
There is another chance for sudden enlightenment, and this opportunity is also given by the small will of heaven based on the three instruments.

I am the master of my own domain. It is very simple to grant the monks in it an epiphany.

However, it is not simple either.

Who can make a living being gain enlightenment directly?
I'm afraid only heaven and earth have this ability, and it's difficult for others to achieve it.

Unless the level gap is too big, it is a gift from a master to a weak cultivator. But the three instruments are different. The cultivator's visualization objects and soul suppression are these three, and all the cultivator's insights will also be summarized in them, which is equivalent to being passed down from one lineage.

It is much easier to grant an epiphany.

"Not bad, not bad, is there anything else?" Xuan Huang continued to nod to show his satisfaction.

[Master, the cultivators in the upper-grade cave dwellings only have one chance to achieve enlightenment, and no chance to control their domain. As for the cultivators in the middle-grade cave dwellings, they have neither enlightenment nor domain control, but they have one chance to complete it. The cultivators in the lower-grade cave dwellings do not have any special care.]

Jianmu said.

It seems that the nine strongest and best caves are the most special.

Once a casual cultivator becomes one of these nine, the opportunity he obtains is no less than that of the leader of the Eighth.

Just slightly worse than the four great masters.

"The opportunity for completion is the completion of your vitality?" Xuan Huang asked.

[Yes, my Lord. As long as the cultivator in the middle-grade cave is alive, I will give him vitality. And it’s not just me. The three of us brothers will also use it in our exploration of all things.]

"Yeah!" Xuan Huang nodded, indicating that he understood.

It is equivalent to replenishing the essence, energy and spirit within the three instruments of small heaven, which is much stronger than simply replenishing vitality.

While completing it, it can also correct the circulation of the cultivator's energy, spirit and spirit to reach a more perfect level.

In other words, every time a cultivator completes his task, he is improving his qualifications.

"You made all these decisions on your own?"

Xuan Huang no longer had any questions about the cave.

He changed the subject and asked in a somewhat intriguing tone.

[Uh, this...] Jianmu was a little confused for a moment.

"Your Majesty, Daoist Jianmu consulted with his subordinates, the Grand Steward Sun of the Merit Hall, Daoist Guixu, Daoist Ronglu, and all the Daoists of Zhibao before making a decision."

At this time, Wan Ling stood up again.

"I told you, you don't have the brain to think of so much." Xuanhuang scolded Jianmu.

Jianmu is used to it, and it's good as long as the master doesn't blame him.

There was indeed a big discussion.

All treasures, no matter how smart you are, even fools have to participate, just vote without saying anything.

"Is it to balance the strength between independent cultivators and big forces?" Xuan Huang asked knowingly.

"I knew I couldn't hide it from you, my Lord. A lot of things have happened during this period... Apart from the four major schools, the eight schools can't bear the burden, and the independent cultivators are even worse off. They can be abandoned by anyone and have no autonomy at all. Your subordinates and Steward Sun think this is not good..."

"A prosperous world of monks shouldn't just be about the prosperity of the big powers, but also about the participation of independent monks like lone rangers. They should also have their own moments of glory. This is a perfect and normal world of monks."

"...So, with this support plan, with the help of the three thousand caves you have given to the independent cultivators, we have made this decision under your guidance... In other words, we are just copying your ideas and picking up the large town you have built to strengthen the independent cultivators..."

Wan Ling could speak better than Sun Tong about this wonderful thing.

"Okay, I get it, good plan."

Xuan Huang stopped his passion.

Xuan Huang's designation of three thousand caves was indeed intended to support independent cultivators.

It was just strengthened by them.

Of course, it is inseparable from the recent situation.

It is indeed as Wan Ling said, except for the four major ones that cannot hold it together, the independent cultivators are scattered like a group of sand, and there are not many masters.

Having nine top-grade caves is equivalent to having nine beings stronger than the eight leaders.

At present, there is a gap in cultivation between independent cultivators and leaders of major forces, but this gap is very small in Xuan Huang's view.

They are all in the Xuanbian period, how big can the difference be?

With one sudden realization and one control over the domain of the nine top-grade cave dwellings, they can quickly catch up with the leader of the Eighth Middle School.

After all, the nine strongest independent cultivators are not ordinary people, they just don’t have a chance.

Given a chance, they will catch up soon.

In this way, there are nine people whose strength is no less than that of the head of the Eighth Middle School, or even a little stronger.

There are also thirty-six cave masters of the highest quality caves, who are only slightly weaker than the head and deputy head of the Eighth Middle School.

In this way, independent cultivators will be able to compete with the big forces.

Although I still can't beat you, at least others won't abandon you like they do now and not care about you at all.

"Speaking of this, I want to say a few words to you." Xuan Huang stopped Wan Ling's explanation and said to him: "If you have any ideas in the future, discuss them with Sun Tong boldly. As long as you think it is feasible and will greatly benefit the cultivator world, don't be afraid and implement it with confidence. This way, I won't have to worry about it."

"Huh!" A breath that only Wan Ling himself could hear.

He thought the Lord was going to scold him, but it turned out not to be the case.

It is necessary to take the initiative to use your remaining energy to contribute to the improvement of the world.

"I will obey the order of the law!" Wan Ling responded formally.

"Well, your screening this time is okay, but not enough. How about this..."

Xuan Huang pointed his finger and a ray of spiritual light descended from the sky and sank into the center of the eyebrows of Sun Tong, who had just arrived at the scene and was in charge of the screening of the three thousand caves.

Whether it is the four major forces or the eight middle schools, as well as the most active independent cultivators, they are all waiting for the general manager to say start.

Seeing Manager Sun driving over, he just got out of the car and looked at everyone with a smile.

Everyone was just about to greet Manager Sun in unison.

I saw a golden light coming from the sky and entering the center of Manager Sun Tong's eyebrows.

This scene...there are no fools on Qingyun Mountain, until they realized that this was Master Xuan's action.

As a result, there was complete silence for a moment, and even the politeness when meeting Sun Tong was forgotten.

"Master Xuan's order, all scattered cultivators obey!"

Sun Tong's smile faded and she spoke seriously.

"We obey orders!"

The casual cultivators knelt down and listened to the order.

[Master Xuan's decree, a special path of spiritual practice, this time the White Bone Pagoda will temper your will in the sea of ​​suffering, it will not only test your will but also your soul... The top nine strongest people this time will...]

"Wow!" When Sun Tong finished speaking, the powerful forces were in an uproar.

The casual cultivators were shaking with excitement, it was too unbelievable.

What did you hear?
There are actually nine top-grade cave dwellings, thirty-six upper-grade cave dwellings, and three hundred and sixty-five mid-grade cave dwellings... It turns out that the previous speculation was true, and there is indeed a distinction between strong and weak cave dwellings.

Especially the nine best ones, which can actually control the domain and achieve enlightenment once, and this happens once a year.

The cave will change as your cultivation level increases...

Each one of them affects the hearts of independent cultivators. Let alone so many, even if it is any one of them, they will fight for their life.

What's more, there are so many.

Therefore, the casual cultivator involved was so shocked that he was speechless.

As for the four or eight bystanders, after the uproar, their expressions were one of surprise and regret.

A fool cannot be the head of one of the four major or eight middle schools.

Why did Master Xuan place such a huge stake on the independent cultivators of the Three Thousand Caves?
Isn’t this obvious?

...(End of chapter)