Cultivation: Beginning with the Heart Reflecting Heaven and Earth

However, after a brief silence, Mu Dong still said, "I think you should go to the Qing Shui Sect! Since you all know that the other two directions are more complicated, why wade into troubled waters? Although Senior Sister Luo wants you to go to the Ling tide Pavilion, the danger won't be lessened by that. There's no need to take such a risk, at least not now!"

In Mu Dong's eyes, Lu Qian's cultivation level was too low, and Mu Xue was not mature enough; they didn't seem like suitable for adventure.

As for Mu Dong himself, he came to gain merits, so he would definitely go to Biyuemen, which goes without saying.

Just as they were talking, a list suddenly appeared in the distance, causing everyone to gasp in surprise.

Mu Dong was also drawn to the items on the list, his eyes burning with desire.

Lu Qian quickly looked up and scanned the battle merit list. He soon noticed what he urgently needed: "Centennial stalactite, can repair hidden injuries, improves cultivation without side effects, useful in the Qi Refining stage! Meridian Nourishing Elixir, can enhance meridian strength and strengthen the foundation! Spirit Nourishing Stone, Dragon Blood Body Refining Pill, Nine-Turn Spirit Purifying Pill..."

In short, there are no bad items on the battle merit list, but the prices are also very high. The less valuable ones cost five or six hundred battle merits, while the more valuable ones cost over a thousand battle merits.

The Divine Stone requires only 1,500 battle merits, while the Hundred-Year Stalactite requires 1,000 battle merits. The difference between the two is only 500 battle merits, but their true value is worlds apart.

While century-old stalactites are indeed rare, one needs a cultivation level of at least Foundation Establishment to access them in order to purchase them.

Treasures like the Spirit-Nourishing Stone, once exposed, might even jeopardize the Golden Core.

However, the Holy Land is rich and powerful, and it can be said that it uses these things to cultivate its disciples. Whether it is the Spirit-Nourishing Stone or the Hundred-Year-Old Stalactite, it can be exchanged for as long as battle merits are paid!

Mu Dong muttered to himself, "It's actually a Spirit-Nourishing Stone! Although I had guessed it might exist, I didn't expect it to actually happen! What a pity, I missed this opportunity. I don't know if I'll ever get another chance. My cultivation is far from top-tier..."

Few people don't need a treasure like the Spirit Stone. Only geniuses who have already condensed their divine sense and have other treasures they need more will abandon the Spirit Stone and choose other treasures instead.

However, Lu Qian didn't feel much of a sense of regret. The reason was simple: his cultivation level was too low, and he couldn't use many of the things on the merit list, so he naturally had no regrets.

Moreover, as long as the world exists, Lu Qian doesn't believe any bottleneck can stop him.

Mu Xue sighed softly, "He actually has a Void Escape Pendant! This is a magic artifact that can be used even at the Qi Refining stage. It allows for short-distance void teleportation and is a great lifesaver. If Brother Lu had one, he wouldn't have to worry about danger!"

Lu Qian could only smile helplessly. "Although my cultivation level is low, I don't need to think about running away from the start. Besides, that thing requires 1,200 battle merits. Who would be willing to pay such a high price for it?"

While it's true that the Void Escape Pendant is very precious, it's still just a magic artifact. Those who have the ability to exchange for it will definitely choose a Foundation Establishment item. Once you successfully establish your foundation, what does a Void Escape Pendant matter?

Hearing their conversation, Mu Dong chimed in, "If you want this, why not trade it privately? This thing was made by the True Spirit Palace! Brother Lu, you and Senior Sister Luo are such good friends, why don't you ask her? She definitely has connections, and she might have it on her!"

Lu Qian shook his head. "Forget it! It's not worth going to inquire about something and pay a price for something like this!"

Even if Luo Wei has connections, Lu Qian won't try to use them. He has many areas where he can improve, and there's no need to pay the price for something he might not even need.

Lu Qian spends most of his time in the Holy Land, and there is no need for him to take risks at the moment, so he naturally has no such need.

Before long, a Foundation Establishment instructor suddenly soared into the sky and said, "Those in the late stage of Qi Refining, follow me. Anyone who thinks they have the combat strength of the late stage of Qi Refining can also come here. Anyone who wants to gain a lot of combat merits, come here to accept missions..."

Upon seeing this, Mu Dong quickly said, "It seems the team divisions are about to begin. You must go to the Qing Shui Sect; don't take any risks!"

He gave a few final instructions and hurried off in that direction, as if afraid of missing out.

"It seems that's the Biyuemen's mission area, or maybe some other challenging mission that we definitely can't complete!"

Lu Qian was casually talking to Mu Xue beside him, while also keeping an eye on where to pick up the Qing Shui Sect's missions, preparing to go over as soon as he saw one, not wanting to miss it.

The Holy Land assigns missions by having several Foundation Establishment cultivators lead the way in different directions, going wherever they wish. Once the flying boat stops, the mission begins.

There are usually two ways to obtain battle merits. One is to kill enemy targets, which will earn you battle merits. You get five battle merits in the early stage of Qi Refining, ten battle merits in the middle stage of Qi Refining, fifty battle merits in the late stage of Qi Refining, and three hundred battle merits in the Foundation Establishment stage!

If the target holds a key position, additional battle merits will be awarded.

Another way to earn battle merits is through challenging missions, such as infiltrating behind enemy lines to sabotage, taking the lead in killing the enemy, breaking through formations, seeing through traps, and discovering hidden resource points. You can earn battle merits depending on the situation.

In short, these tasks are not rigidly arranged; they are all flexible and adaptable. There won't be a specific task issued and someone specifically assigned to complete it, as that would take too much time, and the Three Sects of Biyue are not worth the Holy Land spending that much time on.

For the Holy Land, the decision to act today was solely for testing their Qi Refining disciples; otherwise, sending just a few Golden Core cultivators would have been enough to wipe them out.

The Golden Core cultivators from the Holy Land are far superior to those from these minor sects.

Therefore, to gain merit in battle, one needs either luck or strength. If neither is outstanding, then one must fight desperately.

Then you have to fight the enemy while charging ahead, scouting, breaking through enemy lines, and infiltrating enemy ranks to gather intelligence. You have to do all these things to gain enough merit.

None of these things are simple; a moment's carelessness can lead to death or serious injury, which is why they are called risking one's life.

If you encounter a trap while scouting ahead, or are discovered while infiltrating enemy lines, or if these kinds of unpredictable dangers occur, there's no time to rescue you; if you die, you die, and there's nothing you can do.

In short, if you want to earn high battle merits and exchange them for the valuable rewards on the battle merit leaderboard, you have to fight tooth and nail to have any chance.

However, if someone like Luo Wei possesses the strength to fight beyond their level, acquiring battle merits wouldn't be so difficult. Rewards for killing Foundation Establishment cultivators are specifically prepared for people like her.

As long as you kill a few Foundation Establishment cultivators and complete some challenging tasks along the way, earning more merits, it's not impossible to get thousands of battle merits, which can be exchanged for anything!