Tian Ning was practicing alchemy in the room, while the Elders urged their direct disciples to seize the time to cultivate before the Six Sects Grand Competition began.
Qin Mingcheng, observing the lax appearance of the five people from Sword Protecting Mountain, specifically sought out a Law Enforcement Hall Elder to sneer: "It's one thing for others, but even someone with Innate Sword Bone spends all day lazing around in the room. How can this be?"
I don't know how the Sect Leader came up with the idea, but they actually agreed to let that bunch of good-for-nothings from Sword Protecting Mountain participate in the Six Sects Grand Competition!
The Law Enforcement Hall Elder was an old stick-in-the-mud, feeling that Qin Mingcheng was right; with the Grand Competition imminent, even someone with Innate Sword Bone couldn't be slack!
Ignoring Sect Leader Xiao's attempts to stop him, he immediately rushed to Tian Ning's room and shouted: "Tian Ning! As a Sword Cultivator, what kind of appearance is it to stay cooped up indoors all day? Look at the beautiful weather outside – don't you want to go out and practice swordsmanship?!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he sensed something was wrong with the atmosphere in the room.
Then he saw Tian Ning, who was breaking through to Foundation Establishment Third Stage.
Law Enforcement Hall Elder: "..."
He silently retreated a few steps, thoughtfully closed the door for Tian Ning, and even as he left, he guiltily thought that he probably hadn't disturbed their Sect's little genius's advancement, right?
He really messed up!
How could he have disturbed Ningning at such a crucial moment of advancement?
Qin Mingcheng saw the Law Enforcement Hall Elder coming out alone and raised an eyebrow. This old man was usually the most just, so how could he possibly tolerate that stinky girl being so lazy?
"How is it? Did that… girl fear hard work, disobeyed orders, and refuse to come out to practice swordsmanship?"
The Law Enforcement Hall Elder glared at Qin Mingcheng unhappily: "Are you very idle? As an Elder, instead of diligently instructing your direct disciples, you even have time to wander around here. With your lazy attitude, do you even deserve to criticize our Ningning for hiding in the room and being lazy?!"
He didn't know how hard Ningning had worked to cultivate!
With the Grand Competition imminent, she had actually managed to break through!
Qin Mingcheng: "..."
We were talking about Tian Ning just now, how did it suddenly turn to me?
To ensure the safety of Tian Ning's advancement, the Law Enforcement Hall Elder specially pulled Fu Hongming and his group to the door of Tian Ning's room and said sternly: "I don't expect you to fight for Wanjian Sect's glory like before, but you must protect your junior martial sister's advancement!"
Long Aotien was shocked: "Junior martial sister is advancing again?"
While he and Shi Qinxin were recovering at Beast Taming Sect, Tian Ning went out and rose from Great Perfection of Qi Refinement to Foundation Establishment Second Stage. This speed was simply outrageous!
Immediately, the group became like mother hens guarding their chicks, doing nothing else but guarding Tian Ning's room door.
Afraid that even a single mosquito would disturb Tian Ning's advancement...
Unlike before, Tian Ning's advancement this time took longer, continuing until the day of the Six Sects Grand Competition.
Sect Leader Xiao sensed the situation inside the room, and discovered that Tian Ning's advancement was almost complete. It shouldn't take much longer, so he instructed Fu Hongming to come over after Tian Ning's breakthrough, and he would first lead Wanjian Sect's direct disciples to the competition scene.
The four waited outside for a long time without seeing Tian Ning come out. Fu Hongming was anxious: "It's been so many days, could something be wrong with Junior martial sister?"
Long Aotien: "Senior Brother, rest assured, absolutely nothing will happen to Junior martial sister!"
More than that, Long Aotien enviously looked at the 'Protect' character embroidered on Fu Hongming's back: "Senior Brother, how about we exchange clothes?"
Since ancient times, only the first and the last have been remembered; everyone else is just background characters. He didn't dare to grab Junior martial sister's clothes, but Senior Brother's were different. If he wore the 'Protect' character and made a dazzling appearance, he would definitely be the center of attention!
"Little Four," Fu Hongming said lightly, causing Long Aotien to get goosebumps: "A piece of clothing is nothing, but how about I let you take my position as Senior Brother for a few days?"
Long Aotien: "..."
Goodbye!
Why is there another Senior Brother again?
Seeing Long Aotien silently retreat behind Jiang Xi, Fu Hongming frowned, looking at the coffin beside him with disgust: "Why didn't we let the Sect Leader take it away just now?"
"We're going to the competition scene by sword flight later, and carrying this thing is too much trouble!"
Others: "..."
Senior Brother, it was clearly you who couldn't bear to part with Master, worried that Master would be alone outside after entering the Secret Realm, and wanted to see Master a few more times...
With a 'creak'.
Tian Ning came out of the room. She had successfully advanced to Foundation Establishment Third Stage. After her cultivation base increased, it was indeed different. She felt refreshed, especially when she saw Fu Hongming, her eyes lit up.
"What a coincidence, Senior Brother! Shall we have a sparring match?"
Tian Ning no longer called the Fu Hongming who came out at night the bad Senior Brother, because except for wanting to kill Master, the nighttime Fu Hongming was actually pretty good.
Fu Hongming: "..."
He silently retreated behind Jiang Xi and Long Aotien.
Long Aotien: Hehe - even you, another Senior Brother, have this day!
Shi Qinxin hurriedly took out the competition uniform and put it on Tian Ning: "Hurry! Hurry! Junior martial sister, we're going to be late!"
As soon as the nighttime Senior Brother came out, Long Aotien resignedly carried the coffin onto his own sword. When Master wakes up, he must ask for a good reward for his hard work!
But the coffin was too big, and it couldn't be put on the sword. Before even starting sword flight, he felt like he couldn't hold on.
"No need for that much trouble." Tian Ning took out a stack of Flying Talismans and Speed Talismans, gestured for Fourth Senior Brother to put down the coffin, stuck them all on, and sat directly on top: "Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters, come on! Let's go!"
Long Aotien: "..."
Which disciple is so filial that they would sit on their Master's coffin to go to the competition scene?
Besides Tian Ning and her group, Long Han and Wenren Yang were also late. They were so engrossed in reading the storybook that they stayed up for several days and nights before finally finishing the storybook given by Tian Ning.
When they opened the door and were exposed to the glaring sunlight outside, it felt like a different world.
Long Han felt his brain was full, never so full before. Wenren Yang next to him suddenly screamed!
Long Han: "???"
"It's the day of the Six Sects Grand Competition, we're going to be late! We're going to be late!"
The two hurriedly flew by sword towards the competition scene, and then they saw the five people from Sword Protecting Mountain sitting on a coffin, whooshing past them.
"..."
Just now... what was that?
The Six Sects competition scene was already bustling with activity.
The first to appear were naturally the hosts, Fu Immortal Sect. Wenren Xue, among a group of Fu Immortal Sect direct disciples, uniformly wore yellow silk gowns embroidered with gold thread, showcasing the Talisman Cultivators' considerable wealth.
But no one noticed her. The cultivators watching from both sides only exclaimed that Fu Immortal Sect was indeed impressive, with the direct disciples' clothing looking incredibly luxurious, down to every stitch.
Next was Dan Ding Sect, who were equally wealthy.
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