My junior sister sees everyone as a heretical cultivator.

Chapter 269 The First Sky-Climbing Marathon in Anhe City

"No, Senior Brother, what... what are you talking about? Does this mean we don't need to hide it anymore? Should we just confront the people in the city? And... Senior Brother, what's with all these roads?"

"Good question. These are the tracks."

"Your family already knows you're a cultivator, right? Didn't those people outside just see you flying on your sword? Since you can't hide it anymore, you might as well not hide it anymore." Lin Qingfeng patted his chest. "Besides, you're from this hometown, so as your senior brother, I have to support you, right?"

"Today, you, as the builder of this wonder, will hold a 'Skyward Marathon' competition for our Guixi Sect in Anhe City."

"Starting from the city gate, the first person to run along the track to the top of the tower will receive a reward."

Lin Qingfeng pointed to the few things that were shimmering with light on the top of the tower.

"The rewards include: a luminous gem, three cultivation manuals, and... my Guixi Sect can grant the winner a reasonable request... um, let's add a longevity pill. The top five will also receive pills, spirit stones, and copper coins of varying value, as well as a banner of honor for the top five in the first Anhe City Sky-Climbing Marathon."

Su Ling'er finally understood.

The eldest brother just wanted to have fun. Not only did he get carried away with his playful nature and build such a wasteful and extravagant thing, but he also didn't want to reveal his identity. So he pushed his junior sister out as the scapegoat. So that's how the title of "Saintess" is used.
However, she was somewhat dazed. After all, if they were truly traditional demonic or evil cultivators, they should have already turned Anhe City into a sea of ​​blood by now, instead of being here enthusiastically introducing the competition prizes.

This brought back her earlier guess in the corridor of the Su residence, and made it even clearer.

Perhaps... he really isn't that kind of bloodthirsty demon?

Su Ling'er suppressed the distracting thoughts in her mind and asked, "Senior Brother, what are the rules for this competition?"

"The rules are simple," Lin Qingfeng replied. "No spiritual power or internal energy is allowed. Everyone must rely solely on their physical strength to run."

"Friendship first, competition second."

"The match is scheduled for this afternoon. Give them half a day to prepare."

While we're at it, we can also take this opportunity to see if there are any promising talents with relevant skills in Anhe City. If we find any suitable ones, we can recruit them directly—a win-win situation! Hehehehehehe!

He then pointed downwards, a "it's up to you" expression on his face: "You, as the organizer of this competition, go and announce the rules."

"By the way, as you can see, there are obstacles like laps and crawling tunnels on the track. I've also added some runes that can speed things up, as well as some bouncing structures, but those bouncing structures... shouldn't be so bad that people will fall off."

Su Ling'er: "Huh? Should?"

"You still don't believe me?" Lin Qingfeng spread his hands. "Besides, aren't there buffer platforms below? Even if that's not enough, aren't you right below? If someone falls, you can just catch them with your flying sword, right?"

Su Ling'er held her forehead.

Sure enough, my job is to clean up after my senior brother... I guess I'll be flying around the track trying to rescue people later.

For some reason, when she came to this conclusion, she felt a kind of weary, almost comical, feeling rather than the fear she would feel when facing life and death.

This feeling was novel and made her relax a little, but the relaxation was only for a moment, and she immediately became alert again.

The disciples in the sect could be jumping around and playing around one moment, and the next moment they would fall into a dazed state with empty eyes and no life. Even the senior brother would sometimes be like that.

This eerie scene constantly reminded her of the terrifying nature of this sect. She couldn't reveal it, because if she broke through some kind of restriction imposed by the demon behind this demonic sect, wouldn't she immediately become one of them?
Deprived of their senses, they become flesh and blood puppets who only know how to obey orders.
No, we can't take that risk.

Seeing that she seemed a little hesitant, Lin Qingfeng leaned closer and whispered, "By the way, doesn't your family run a business in the city? With such a big event, if you wanted to set up a betting pool to bet on who would come in first place, you might be able to make a fortune."

Su Ling'er: "..."

No way... how come you're so skilled?! You even thought of setting up betting odds?! And isn't it a bit shady for the organizers to set up betting odds? Oh well, she'll do whatever her senior brother says.

Su Ling'er took a deep breath and slowly descended from the high platform, controlling the wooden sword.

……

On the ground, in front of the Su residence, there was already a huge crowd.

When the people saw the azure sword light descend from the spectacular sky and finally stop in front of the Su residence, everyone was in an uproar.

"It's that immortal from before!"

"She...she flew out of the Su residence and landed back there! Could this celestial spectacle truly be the work of the Su family's immortals?!" "She looks like Su Ling'er! Has she become so successful now?"

Among the crowd, City Lord Zhao Dechang was particularly shocked and quickly straightened his clothes.

Su Ling'er landed on her feet and looked at the dark mass of people in front of her, at those eyes filled with awe, curiosity, and greed. For a moment, she was in a daze.

She remembered that more than three years ago she was just an ordinary person who had to bow to the city lord.

Now, these people look at him with the eyes of someone looking up to a god.

Of course, this excludes the terrifying memories of being worshipped by those perverted people in Davajong.

"Everyone..."

She shook her head, trying to say something, but her voice was instantly drowned out by the clamor of the crowd.

"Immortal! Please accept me as your disciple!"

"Immortal! My family owns a hundred acres of land, which I am willing to offer up entirely, only asking for your blessing!"

High in the sky, Lin Qingfeng, perched atop the Sphinx's head, frowned as he looked at the chaotic scene below.

Junior Sister, this won't do! You have no air of superiority whatsoever. How can you possibly embody the majesty of our Guixi Sect's Holy Maiden?

He immediately sent a telepathic message to Su Ling'er.

[Lin Qingfeng]: Release your intimidating aura to shut them up. Then, announce the rules.

Upon hearing this, Su Ling'er had no choice but to comply. As a result, a pressure belonging to a Foundation Establishment cultivator instantly enveloped the entire street, centered on her.

The crowd, which had been incredibly noisy just moments before, fell silent instantly. Everyone felt an invisible pressure enveloping them, making them afraid to utter another word.

This Miss Su, having just attained enlightenment, is already turning her back on everyone? Is this the kind of person who kills their beloved as soon as they get ashore? Well, they weren't even their beloved.

Su Ling'er cleared her throat and relayed Lin Qingfeng's instructions.

"I am Su Ling'er, the Holy Maiden of the Guixi Sect. This magnificent sight behind me is a blessing bestowed upon Anhe City by my sect."

"This afternoon, my Guixi Sect will hold the first 'Anhe City Sky-Climbing Race' here, which is open to everyone."

She explained the rules of the race, the obstacles on the track, and the function of the speed-up runes and bounce facilities one by one.

"...If anyone falls during the race, I will come to their rescue, but this track may be dangerous. If you are afraid, do not attempt it lightly."

Finally, she announced the reward.

When she uttered the words "luminous gemstone," "three cultivation manuals," "longevity pill," and "a promise from the Guixi Sect," the entire city of Anhe was in an uproar.

Whether they are chivalrous heroes of the martial arts world, commoners in the city, or players of the martial arts world, the flames of desire burn in their eyes.

Zhao Dechang's heart was pounding.

Although he lacked spiritual roots, he still desired the luminous gem and the longevity pill. Moreover, the rules forbade the use of spiritual power and internal energy, requiring pure physical strength! Add to that the acceleration runes and obstacles that could alter the course of events… he might even possess them… Well, he still didn't have the opportunity, but that didn't stop him from hiring people!

Various thoughts began to stir among the crowd.

Some people thought they had to keep the news a secret, because one less competitor meant one more chance. Others, who knew they had no hope, thought they had to spread the news, preferably making it known throughout the city. Since they had no hope themselves, they wanted to get more people involved and muddy the waters!
……

[Jade Dragon Continent, Bhikkhu Dynasty]

[Rumor]

It is said that in recent years, the old emperor has become obsessed with the art of immortality, and his temperament has changed drastically. In his early years, the old emperor worked hard to govern the country, but in his later years, his health deteriorated and he often had nightmares at night. The national teacher, Xuan Chenzi, disappeared for a few days and then reappeared.

A palace eunuch secretly reported that Xuan Chenzi's power seemed to have greatly increased and that he had set up an altar in the palace on a full moon night to draw in celestial light into his body. Meanwhile, the old emperor Biqiu became increasingly obsessed with the path to immortality.

(End of this chapter)