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As Gu Ping stepped out of the teleportation array, he immediately spotted the Steward of Universe Hall waiting for him. The slender figure of the Steward was elegantly showcased by their well-tailored attire. In Gu Ping's eyes, this Steward should be at the early stage of Nascent Soul, yet he couldn't understand why they hadn't participated in the recent Sky East Tournament. He wondered if missing that opportunity meant there would be no chance to compete again.
This was Old Sand Town, where Feng Bao, the chief Steward of Universe Hall, was located. In a few hours, people would likely pass through Old Sand Town. He pondered what preparations he should make.
He thought about the Tavern in town and decided it would be a good time to grab a drink.
Gu Ping stretched his legs, seemingly unconcerned about the time spent waiting, which was not short for a Guardian. His demeanor suggested a casual attitude towards the task at hand.
According to the map provided by Universe Hall, Old Sand Town was one of the closest towns to Giant Hero Pass. All challengers would be teleported to Giant Hero Pass and would have to navigate through three trials. The first trial involved over fifty golden Guardians stationed at various checkpoints across villages and towns. Gu Ping was among them; those who were faster would likely arrive within an hour. The first checkpoint required them to hold their ground for two days, after which they could choose whether to continue if no challengers appeared. Only those who defeated a Guardian at the Nascent Soul Stage could participate in Jie Donglai's Misalignment. If one managed to clear the first trial, they would be considered part of the first tier of survival, needing to overcome Guardians at the Transcendence Stage. It was estimated that ninety percent of challengers would falter at the first two trials, making this stage a significant dividing line based on talent, strength, and experience.
Old Sand Town was marked as the nearest settlement on the map and one of the most accessible routes. There might even be Transcendent Practitioners coming to challenge themselves here. Feng Bao asked if Gu Ping truly didn't need to set up any formations or defenses, given that he had been intermittently battling ten practitioners over the past two days. Gu Ping's spiritual energy reserves were likely running low.
As Feng Bao walked beside Gu Ping, he noticed Gu Ping pulling out some silver coins to buy two jugs of wine. While reminding Gu Ping kindly, he couldn't help but be surprised at how Gu Ping carried such mundane items; it was unusual for cultivators to possess secular possessions. When cultivators appeared in the World of Mortals, they were often revered like deities—how could shopkeepers dare to ask for money?
Seeing Feng Bao's expression made Gu Ping smile; he understood what Feng Bao was thinking and found it amusing. Whether it was shopkeepers or farmers, those who revered cultivators in the secular world hoped they could lend a hand during disasters. But how many cultivators truly cared about those at the bottom of the pyramid in Cultivation World? To them, mortals were no different from ants. And what about those immortals from Tian Zai? Wouldn't cultivators from the World of Mortals seem just as insignificant?
Transcendence was similar; this path led nowhere—no one could pass through.
The two jugs of Chen Laojiao brought from Great Jin caught Gu Ping's attention, reminding him of Liu Lao Jiu who always asked him for wine during those Yuezi days.
With such confidence radiating from Gu Ping, Feng Bao decided not to say much more and hoped that when it came time for Mo Qiu, everything would go smoothly for him.
Oh, Gu Ping suddenly became popular, and why didn’t Feng Bao participate in the Sky East Tournament? Perhaps his family thinks that Feng Bao is too impulsive and fears that something might happen to him during the tournament. Bu Luo's choice is also reasonable; although he cannot travel the treacherous path to the heavens, he can still enjoy the scenery along the forest trails. It’s certainly more stable than walking on that unattainable road to heaven. Why not accompany him to the village entrance and wait? If he stops Dongyi, I could bring him a jar of fine wine from there.
A gentleman's word is his bond.
Once said, it cannot be taken back.
Hong Yulong has been eliminated, which is good news for all the Nascent Soul Cultivators participating in the Sky East Tournament. Whether they are at the Late Stage of Nascent Soul or Peak of Nascent Soul, or even Half-Step to Godhood, Hong Yulong was a formidable competitor. With him in the mix, it seemed that the top spot would be out of reach for them. Fortunately, Che Qiangxuan's greed led to many cultivators from Treasure Pavilion being eliminated early. One wonders how many were secretly pleased about this behind the scenes.
For Bu Luo, another mysterious Robe-Wearing Monk posed yet another problem—one could even say a significant trouble.
Each Guardian needs to stop ten people from the East, so those at the back of the line cannot catch up with those at the Transcendence or Nascent Soul levels. They can only make their choices after others have confirmed their routes. This once again highlights that fairness in the Sky East Tournament does not necessarily equate to strength.
This time, members from various Major Sects did not act separately as they had before. The distance from Giant Hero Pass to Tiandong City is considerable; if there are no obstacles along the way, it would take about two days to reach. Except for the Transcendence Stage guardian stationed at the north gate of Tiandong City, the remaining Guardians should not need to wait two days; they are likely to encounter challengers before then. Thus, this two-day waiting period must have been carefully considered.
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