This is a cultivation game, but the operation is bad

Jiang Liu's pupils contracted sharply as he looked at the nearly empty health bar. He had been so focused on clearing the screen that he had forgotten that the attacks of a Nascent Soul stage demon beast were enough to tear through his defenses.

Countless demonic claws and demonic spells exploded around him, each attack like a red-hot iron, scalding his blood and causing his health bar to plummet.

"It's careless!"

Jiang Liu cursed under his breath, raised his hand, and six Dao-level spiritual seeds formed a shield around him. The six-colored spiritual light intertwined and blocked all the subsequent demonic arts.

However, the light shield only lasted for a few seconds before cracks appeared, and the sustained output of the Nascent Soul stage demon beast far exceeded his expectations.

"Avatar, shield me!"

Jiang Liu summoned his clones again, one on each side to protect him. The clones inherited 80% of his strength, and taking advantage of this brief moment, he took out two peach juices and stuffed them into his mouth, restoring his almost depleted health bar to full.

I can't take this anymore, my defense is just stuck in this rut.
He felt a sense of helplessness. His defense wasn't exactly weak, after all, he had multiple max-level limited pool items, which made him strong compared to other players of the same level, but it wasn't particularly outstanding.

With his current defensive capabilities, the attacks of Nascent Soul demon beasts might be like a tickle, but the attacks of Deity Transformation demon beasts could definitely tear through his defenses.

Although the damage it causes won't be too much, it can't withstand the screen full of monsters!
A single basic attack from a monster is enough to empty his health bar.

He originally scattered his six Dao-level spiritual seeds and his external avatars to continuously wreak havoc in the surrounding area, but that's no longer possible.

To ensure his own safety, he had no choice but to summon the six Dao-level spiritual seeds and his external avatar back to his side to block the attacks from all directions.

hateful!

Can't you monsters just give me a break?!
They were originally created to be killed by players, so why should they fight back?

Can't you just stand still and let me kill you?

Jiang Liu grew increasingly angry, and his movements became even more swift and decisive.

"Three Elements Flying Immortal Sword!"

"Raging Thunder!"

"Ten Directions Suppressing Fist!"

Instant kill, instant kill, and instant kill again!

Clear the screen, clear the screen, and clear the screen again!
You have obtained 15772 Celebration Fragments.

You have obtained 15544 Celebration Fragments.

You have obtained 17746 Celebration Fragments.

While endlessly hunting demons, he subconsciously glanced at the demon-hunting leaderboard in the upper right corner. When he saw his name hanging high above, he couldn't help but reveal a smug smile.

Who can out-damage me?
Who can out-kill monsters as fast as me?

He glanced at the demon-hunting rankings, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes when he saw the name ranked fourth.

[Celebration Demon Tide Hunting Points Ranking]

First: Jiang Liu

Second: Night-Blooming Cherry Blossom

Third: General Yang

[Fourth: Mingjingtai (NPC)]

[Fifth: Nangong Wentian]

Jiang Liu: “????”

The top three were undoubtedly the three legendary gods of the Chinese server, but the fourth place was quite unexpected.

The fourth place is actually an NPC?!
How could a mere NPC withstand the pressure from so many players and climb to fourth place on the Monster Hunting Ranking? Who is this guy?

To think that an NPC could step on your head! Nangong Wentian, can't you put in a little more effort? Don't embarrass the players!
Jiang Liu looked surprised, his gaze sweeping curiously across the chaotic battlefield. He wanted to see what was so special about this NPC called Mingjingtai that allowed him to trample the number one Nascent Soul cultivator in the entire cultivation era under his feet.

Oh, I've also trampled the number one Nascent Soul cultivator in the entire cultivation era under my feet, so it's alright now.

The more noise or commotion there is, the more attention it attracts.

"Black Dragon Sky-Shattering Slash!"

Ha, you're still separated by the Black Dragon Sky-Shattering Slash. Take your time chasing her, little girl.

"Gathering Power to Strike the God Fist!"

Holy crap, that punch was incredibly powerful. I wonder how it compares to my Ten Directions Suppressing Fist.

"Starry Sky Domain!"

Brother Nangong, could you please stop getting stepped on by NPCs? It's so embarrassing for the players!
Jiang Liu glanced at the chaotic battlefield, his gaze sweeping over the several extremely noisy areas before finally settling on a chaotic battlefield a hundred miles away.

Over there, one could see a dashing, handsome young man with fair skin wielding a sharp sword, slaughtering his way through the surrounding area. With every move he made, several demonic beasts would fall. His swordplay was like a dance, extremely elegant and graceful.

Surrounding this young man were dozens of cultivators. Whenever the young man raised his hand to slay a demon, the surrounding cultivators would burst into cheers.

Holy crap, it even has its own atmosphere-building team?
Jiang Liu couldn't help but look over, a hint of sourness appearing on his face.

This guy is even more handsome than him, the "Eight Heavenly Gods of Beauty in Asia"!
Damn it, whose NPC is this? How can it be so inconsiderate? Doesn't it see I'm here? Doesn't it know to cover its face?
You even brought your own audience. Are you here to slay demons or to hold a concert?
He muttered a few complaints to himself and then checked the other party's personal information.

【Mingjingtai】

[Rank: BOSS]

[Realm Level: Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul Stage]

[Affiliation: Mingxin Sect]

[Position/Rank: Senior Brother of the Mingxin Sect]

Shocking! This young man is actually at the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul realm, and he even has a BOSS panel!

This was the first time he had encountered an NPC who was so young yet possessed such a high level of skill. This must be the legendary genius of Zhongzhou, right?

The Mingxin Sect has a powerful figure like Ming Qingjing, who is at the Tribulation Transcending stage, and a younger generation member like Ming Jingtai, who is at the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage. The Mingxin Sect seems quite strong.

Jiang Liu thought to himself, shifting his gaze from Mingjingtai to Mingqingjing in the sky. He was surprised to find that Mingqingjing's gaze was fixed on Mingjingtai, with undisguised affection in her eyes.

High above the clouds in the sky.

"Jingtai is a very outstanding child. He has lived up to our expectations."

The Grand Elder of the Mingxin Sect looked at the Mingjingtai, which was engulfed in chaos, and said with a smile.

"Yes, at such a young age, he has already reached the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul Realm. Looking across the entire Central Continent, you can't find a hundred geniuses of the same age and realm!"

The Second Elder of the Mingxin Sect said with a smile, "I'm afraid it won't be long before Jingtai breaks through to the Integration Stage."

"At such a young age, he has already reached the stage of integration. We old men have less and less time to protect and support him."

The Third Elder of the Mingxin Sect sighed.

"If we can't protect Jingtai, don't we still have the Sect Master?"

The fourth elder of the Mingxin Sect looked at the sect leader, Ming Qingjing.

"It doesn't matter."

Ming Qingjing gazed at Mingjingtai with a smile in his eyes, and said calmly, "I am capable of protecting him until he reaches the Tribulation Transcending stage. Even if I cannot protect him, my Mingxin Sect has many other experts." Although he was the sect master of Mingxin Sect, he was not the strongest in the sect. Mingxin Sect was a renowned super sect in Zhongzhou, and he was not the only Tribulation Transcending expert in the sect. Protecting a junior was a piece of cake for him.

"Over the years, Zhongzhou has produced many talented people. I never expected that just one demon tide would produce a genius with talent equal to that of Mingjingtai."

The Grand Elder of Mingxin Sect suddenly changed the subject, raised his hand and pointed at Jiang Liu in the demon tide, saying to Ming Qingjing, "Sect Master, I observe that this boy's talent is only weaker than Jingtai's. Why don't you give him face and personally invite him to join our Mingxin Sect?"

Jiang Liu's screen-clearing demon-slaying technique had long attracted the attention of the NPCs. After observing for only a few minutes, they could tell that Jiang Liu's potential was several levels high. If he were nurtured, he might become another Mingjingtai.

Whether they support one genius or two geniuses, it's all the same; the Mingxin Sect isn't short of resources.

"Yes, I can also see that he is exceptionally talented."

Ming Qingjing turned her gaze to Jiang Liu and slowly nodded, saying, "I am very happy that he answered the call and came to help my Mingxin City. Let's give him a chance."

The next second, Ming Qingjing's body disappeared above the high clouds.

"Three Elements Flying Immortal Sword!"

"Five Elements Revolving Sword!"

Jiang Liu was in the middle of a chaotic battle when he suddenly heard a voice beside him. Startled, he instinctively turned around and was astonished: "Senior Ming?"

Ming Qingjing appeared beside Jiang Liu, looked him up and down a few times, a hint of appreciation in his eyes, and asked, "Young man, what is your name?"

How did we manage to attract this big shot?

Could it be that they're rewarding me ahead of schedule because I've been killing demons so fast?
Jiang Liu quickly stopped and respectfully replied, "Junior Jiang Liu greets Senior Ming."

"Jiang Liu, a good name."

Ming Qingjing nodded and said directly, "I have come here specifically to invite you to join the Mingxin Sect because I have seen your exceptional talent."

"As long as you join my Mingxin Sect, you will become the second senior brother of many disciples in my Mingxin Sect, enjoy multiple benefits of my Mingxin Sect, and receive a large amount of cultivation resources."

"Ming Jiangliu, why don't you quickly pay your respects to this sect master?"

Ming Qingjing had even come up with a new name for Jiang Liu, clearly confident that Jiang Liu wouldn't refuse him.

Jiang Liu: “.”

Inviting me to join the Mingxin Sect?
Return the second senior brother, return the preferential treatment of resources?

Damn it, do you think I need your resources?

When Jiang Liu heard that the other party was inviting him to join the Mingxin Sect, he couldn't help but show a speechless expression. "I am a top-tier player in the Heavenly Dynasty server. If I join the sect of an NPC, won't I be criticized by other players for the rest of my life?"

If we can't destroy your Mingxin Sect now, we will eventually be able to. If I join in, how can we destroy you?

No, no, impossible, impossible.

It's better to just call it Mingliu, rather than Mingjiangliu.

"I'm sorry, Senior Ming."

Jiang Liu refused with an apologetic expression, saying, "I already have a sect, and my sect treats me extremely well. I, Jiang Liu, will not be a traitor!"

Ming Qingjing: "??????"

Ming Qingjing probably didn't expect Jiang Liu to refuse him. He was stunned for a moment after hearing the answer. The admiration in his eyes disappeared instantly, replaced by an extremely cold look.

Do you know what you rejected?

You declined a personal invitation from a powerful figure who had just transcended tribulation!
You rejected a powerful sect that had several experts who had transcended tribulation!

Humph, you don’t know what’s good for you!

Young man, although you are exceptionally talented, you have chosen a narrow path, and your future will inevitably be bleak!
Although Ming Qingjing lost face after being personally invited but refused, she couldn't afford to argue with a junior. So she could only nod and turn away expressionlessly.

Back above the clouds.

"So, did the younger generation make any requests?"

The Grand Elder of the Mingxin Sect inquired.

He refused outright.

Ming Qingjing said expressionlessly.

"What? He actually refused!"

The surrounding elders looked on incredulously. It was always the Mingxin Sect that refused others; when had it become the other way around?!

"Hmph, you don't know what's good for you!"

The Grand Elder of Mingxin Sect snorted coldly: "Originally, we thought he was exceptionally talented and wanted to give him a chance to improve. Since he is unwilling, then Mingxin Sect will no longer recognize this boy."

"Ha, they even dare to refuse my Mingxin Sect. I really don't know where they got the courage."

The Second Elder of the Mingxin Sect sneered, raised his hand and pointed to another person on the battlefield, saying, "Sect Master, this cultivator also has a promising future. Why don't you go and invite him again?"

I'm still inviting him. What if I get rejected again? Doesn't the Sect Master of Mingxin Sect have any pride?
Ming Qingjing's lips twitched slightly. He looked in the direction the Second Elder was pointing, frowned slightly, and shook his head, saying, "This person is too old. He is nearly a hundred years old and has only just broken through to the Nascent Soul stage. Such talent is not worthy of my personal invitation, nor is it worthy of my Mingxin Sect's careful cultivation."

The two men were referring to General Yang.

Although General Yang is also one of the three legendary gods in the Celestial Empire, the age gap between him and Jiang Liuye and Longying is too large. In the eyes of the NPCs, he can only be described as having a promising future, and they look down on him at all.

Living to be a hundred years old and becoming a deity is not a good thing.

It has to be said that the Mingxin Sect is quite arrogant.

"And what about this woman?"

The Third Elder of Mingxin Sect pointed at Ye Longying and said, "Although this girl is a demonic cultivator, her talent is no less than that of the junior before. Sect Master, why don't you try to win her over?"

They had long seen through Ye Longying's identity as a demonic cultivator, but so what? She could help them resist the demonic tide. They would turn a blind eye to demonic cultivators, or even demonic beasts.

"Demonic cultivator."

Ming Qingjing turned his gaze to Ye Longying, frowned, and after thinking for a few seconds, shook his head: "No, my Mingxin Sect is the righteous path of the world, and we must not do such dirty things, it will ruin the reputation of my Mingxin Sect."

"Demonic cultivators can be used or killed, but not recruited."

Upon hearing Ming Qingjing's words, the other elders nodded in agreement.

Indeed, how dare a mere demonic cultivator join my Mingxin Sect?
"But this woman's demon-hunting ranking is extremely high."

The Grand Elder of the Mingxin Sect frowned and said, "After the demon tide ends, our Mingxin Sect will distribute rewards to cultivators across the land according to the demon hunting ranking. This woman is a demonic cultivator, and her demon hunting ranking is so high. If we give her a reward, wouldn't that be tantamount to aiding the enemy?"

"Then we won't give it to you."

Ming Qingjing said casually, "The righteous and the demonic are irreconcilable. I did not invite any demonic cultivators to help. She and the others came on their own. It has nothing to do with my Mingxin Sect."

"Let these demonic cultivators do their utmost to hunt demons for my Mingxin Sect first, and then kick them off the demon hunting rankings after the demon tide ends, right?"

"This"

The Second Elder of the Mingxin Sect asked with some concern, "Won't doing this damage the reputation of our Mingxin Sect?"

"Dealing with demonic cultivators will only enhance one's reputation, not damage it."

Ming Qingjing sneered, "Besides, the final interpretation of the Demon Hunting Ranking belongs to my Mingxin Sect. If I, Ming Qingjing, say I won't give it to demonic cultivators, then I won't. Who dares to object?" (End of this chapter)