"Hmm..."

Upon hearing Nangong Jin's words, Shanghuai Mountain suddenly turned his gaze towards Ji Haoyuan.

An invisible pressure suddenly enveloped Ji Haoyuan.

This immediately changed Nangong Jin's expression.

Without saying a word, he instantly stood in front of Ji Haoyuan, his tone suddenly cold.

"Senior Brother Shang, what do you mean by this?"

However, Shanghuai Mountain simply laughed.

"Junior Brother Nangong, why so nervous? I just want to see the caliber of this junior beside you.

See if he truly has the qualification to independently occupy a Spirit Peak.

After all, you know, if he doesn't have the corresponding strength, even if I give him a Spirit Peak, he may not be able to hold it.

What do you think?"

These words made Nangong Jin's expression become increasingly unpleasant.

Indeed.

According to the rules of our Ten Thousand Laws Sacred Land.

Disciples, upon receiving a Spirit Peak, will have a chance to face challenges from fellow disciples every sixty-year cycle.

If they win the challenge, naturally there will be no problems, and they can even seize a great number of resources from the opponent, gaining a lot of reputation.

But if they lose.

Not only will their Spirit Peak be taken away, but their resources gained in the coming sixty years will also be halved.

But, Shanghuai Mountain, what is his intention by saying these words now?

For no apparent reason, Nangong Jin suddenly felt an uneasy feeling rising in his heart.

Shanghuai Mountain suddenly raised a hand.

A map immediately materialized before Ji Haoyuan and Nangong Jin.

Then, Shanghuai Mountain pointed to a specific area on the map and said with a smile:

"What my junior said earlier was indeed true.

Currently, there are no top tier fourth-grade Spirit Peaks available.

However, since Junior Brother Nangong is here to help, I can reluctantly find a Spirit Peak for you.

Look, this Spirit Peak is called Fire Flame Peak, among the many fourth-grade Spirit Peaks, it's one of the best.

Its Spiritual Qi concentration has even reached the fifth-grade.

However..."

His tone paused slightly here, then continued with a chuckle:

"This Spirit Peak is specifically reserved by core disciple Yao Tianguang for his younger brother Yao Chenfei.

Although it hasn't truly been assigned yet, you know Yao Tianguang's temperament, don't you, Junior Brother Nangong?

Just see if you're bold enough to take on this Spirit Peak."

Clearly, the Spirit Peak Shanghuai Mountain found for them is nothing but a trap.

The name Yao Tianguang is well known to Nangong Jin.

This person not only broke through the mid-stage bottleneck of Divinity Transformation a hundred years ago, but is also rumored to have mastered a superior magic Divine Technique within the sect.

Most importantly, he is extremely cold-hearted to others, yet takes great care of his only brother.

Once, an elite Inner Sect disciple unknowingly took a Spiritual Object from Yao Chenfei, not knowing he was Yao Tianguang's brother.

As a result, Yao Tianguang personally sought out this Inner Sect elite disciple.

Ultimately, this Inner Sect elite disciple had his limbs broken, suffered severe injuries, and even lost his status as an Inner Sect elite disciple.

At present, his whereabouts are unknown.

Both Ji Haoyuan and Nangong Jin are clearly not fools.

They can easily deduce Shanghuai Mountain's intention by pointing out this Spirit Peak.

This is a blatant scheme.

The aim is for Ji Haoyuan to voluntarily give up choosing a top tier fourth-grade Daoist Field Spirit Peak.

In doing so, not only would it greatly dent Nangong Jin's reputation, but also fulfill the instructions given by those backing him.

Truly killing two birds with one stone.

What if Ji Haoyuan actually chooses Fire Flame Peak?

Even better.

Knowing the temperament of the Yao brothers, if they find out someone has preemptively occupied their chosen Spirit Peak, they definitely won't let it slide.

Perhaps the fate of that Inner Sect elite disciple years ago will befall Ji Haoyuan.

In this way, aside from slightly offending Yao Tianguang, he can better fulfill the instructions given by those backing him.

If necessary, he can provide some compensation, thinking that with his status, Yao Tianguang probably wouldn't pursue this matter further.

It can be said that Shanghuai Mountain has calculated this plan meticulously.

However, Ji Haoyuan certainly won't be led by the nose in this manner.

Almost instantly, he turned to Nangong Jin beside him and asked:

"Elder Nangong, since Spirit Peaks can be obtained through challenges.

So I want to know, right now, is there a time, and a suitable Spirit Peak for me?"

"Hmm? Are you thinking...?"

Upon hearing Ji Haoyuan's words, Nangong Jin immediately understood his intention.

This made his eyes light up slightly.

Especially since he happens to know of a Spirit Peak that has reached its sixty-year deadline.

Moreover, that Spirit Peak also belongs to the finest fourth-grade Spirit Peaks.

Most importantly, the owner of that Spirit Peak seems to have quite a connection with Shanghuai Mountain here.

Since you're being insidious, trying to manipulate us, you can't blame us for using such tactics against you.

With this thought in mind, Nangong Jin smiled and nodded at Ji Haoyuan.

"Nanhua, I nearly forgot.

Right now, there indeed is a Spirit Peak that suits you and is eligible for a challenge.

If I recall correctly, that Spirit Peak should be called Thunder Forest Peak."

"Thunder Forest Peak?"

Ji Haoyuan hadn't said anything yet when Shanghuai Mountain, originally looking amused and waiting for their response, suddenly had his expression change.

He never expected the other party would suddenly pull such a move on him.

You should know.

The current owner of Thunder Forest Peak is one of his juniors.

Most importantly, the main reason his junior was able to acquire Thunder Forest Peak is because of him.

Because of this, no one has ever coveted that Spirit Peak.

But now...

In an instant, Shanghuai Mountain's expression became extremely unpleasant.

His eyes were cold as he glared at Ji Haoyuan.

"Boy, don't go too far!"

"Too far?

Hehe, Senior Brother Shang, did you make a mistake?"

At this moment, Nangong Jin once again stood in front of Ji Haoyuan, smiling as he looked at the opponent:

"In our sect, Spirit Peaks have always been occupied by the capable.

Nanhua wishes to challenge a suitable Spirit Peak, what's the problem?

Didn't you just say, Senior Brother Shang, that you want to see if Nanhua has the capability to independently hold a Spirit Peak.

See?

The opportunity has arrived, hasn't it?

Senior Brother Shang, do you have any objections, or any intention to disrupt our Holy Land's rules?"

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