To compete for others' Qi, one must be prepared for having their own Qi competed for by others.

The guests saw Crown Prince Li, Ye Yixian, leave in dejection, and they gradually woke up from the marvelous experience of the "Boiled Cabbage." Once they cleared their minds, they suddenly realized that something had left them, as if waking up from a delightful dream.

The dream was indeed beautiful, but the feeling of having nothing left upon waking is exceptionally melancholic.

But what can one say?

Blame the Eternal Immortal Sect for being unfair and taking away the guests' Qi? Yet most guests came here with that very thought in mind.

Until now, it only serves to show that the Eternal Immortal Sect is still that mighty tree standing tall in the Little South Continent.

Everyone turned to look at Fan Wubing, dressed in the sect's robes for third-stage disciples.

Indeed, there wasn't a trace of immortal Qi flowing around him, just as was heard before, he was someone without cultivation. Yet, this very person cooked up that Qi-attracting phenomenon "Profound Celestial Insight" of a celestial feast. And with a simple and basic ingredient "Boiled Cabbage," he completely bested the lavishly ingredient-heavy superior celestial cuisine "Snowflake Celestial Cotton."

However you think about it, the celestial cuisine battle, which shouldn't have been lost, ended in such a natural and flowing way like a gentle stream.

Why?

Where exactly did the loss occur?

"The Dao is supremely simple, the Dao is supremely simple!" exclaimed Wu Qianrou, the Valley Master of Qingxin Valley, an Immortal Chef who had been cooking celestial food for over a hundred and twenty years, after tasting the Boiled Cabbage. Her brows trembled as she deeply asked Fan Wubing, "How did you comprehend such a principle?"

Principle?

Fan Wubing thought to himself, where was there any principle, it was merely maximizing the "desire of the tongue" complemented by the perfect cooperation of the Spirit Nurturing Pot.

Of course, that couldn't be said directly; one must still display the aura of an Enlightenment Peak disciple.

"I, Fan Wubing, have been meditating an hour each day in front of the Enlightenment Stele for ten years. Perhaps, I am just as I was ten years ago, more capable of appreciating the value of one's original intention."

Ten years ago, his original intention was to max out his blood bar, breakthrough the attribute panel, and today, ten years later, his original intention remains unchanged!

Wu Qianrou gave a bitter smile,

"I've struggled for three hundred years on the Immortal Path, yet I'm not even a bit as good as you... Eternal Immortal Sect, Enlightenment Peak, is truly a place where talents abound."

"Senior is joking."

"Hahaha..." Mei Jinqiu's hearty laughter resonated in the hall, "Wubing, come over..."

Fan Wubing walked over,

"Sect Leader."

Mei Jinqiu looked at him with fond affection,

"Good child, truly a good child! You are indeed worthy of being a disciple of my Eternal Immortal Sect, worthy of being a disciple of Enlightenment Peak! I wish I could have a deep chat with you right now."

Ah, this...

Fan Wubing said with a serious face,

"Sect Leader, I am a serious person!"

Mei Jinqiu was taken aback, then smiled helplessly,

"You, after all, are still a child."

"Pfft—" a tender and melodious laugh came from the side.

Fan Wubing sensed a strong sense of envy. Looking around, he noticed all the disciples were gazing at him with envy. He was immediately surprised, could it be that all these guys harbored such feelings for the Sect Leader!

Fu Manman looked at him curiously, somewhat shyly saying,

"Everyone hopes to have a heart-to-heart talk with the Sect Leader to receive plenty of guidance."

Oh, so that's what it means...

Fan Wubing felt a bit embarrassed. It wasn't that he wasn't serious; it was just that for the past ten years, at Enlightenment Peak, he had always cultivated alone, with no elder guidance, something he never even considered, hence he didn't have that concept.

He suddenly realized that this might be the first time he spoke to Fu Manman since joining the Eternal Immortal Sect. His thoughts drifted back to the day ten years ago when he first met her, and he couldn't help but be enchanted, staring straight into her eyes.

Such a gaze was quite invasive, and combined with some special childhood memories, Fu Manman, who was usually calm and serene, inexplicably blushed and hid behind Mei Jinqiu.

This posture, seen by Mei Jinqiu, seen by the Prime Minister of the Canglang Country, instantly took on a different meaning, and both began to think deeply.

Amidst the guest seats, suddenly a lazy and casual voice rang out,

"Twist and turn again! Truly a great show!"

Everyone turned to look and saw a young boy, about sixteen or seventeen, dressed in blue, slouching in his chair. His appearance was ordinary... so "ordinary" that there were no highlights or flaws, even his aura was no different from a mortal's, the type that blends into a crowd and immediately disappears.

As a result, almost no one around had noticed him.

Who is this?

The guests all inquired. Judging by his appearance, he should be some sect's disciple. But after asking around, no one knew.

Mei Jinqiu seemed thoughtful and asked,

"May I ask, who are you?"

"Zhu Zixuan."

Everyone was shocked and asked, who is Zhu Zixuan?

Zhu Zixuan laughed, his lips red and his teeth white,

"As they say, away from Wangxian Pavilion, none in the world recognize you."

The three grand characters of Wangxian Pavilion were renowned.

Mei Jinqiu held onto the chair and almost stood up,

"You are a visitor from Wangxian Pavilion, a disciple from the Daoist School!"

Zhu Zixuan laughed and said,

"You see, when I say my name, no one knows it, but when I mention the Twelve Towers and Five Cities, everyone knows."

Mei Jinqiu slightly cupped his hands,

"I don't know what brings this esteemed guest of Wangxian Pavilion to our Eternal Immortal Sect this time?"

Zhu Zixuan burped,

"Seventy thousand years of brilliance illumine, nine thousand miles of Cave Heaven Blessed Lands. In the past, when Dao Ancestor departed the mortal world, purple qi filled the world, creating numerous blessed lands, among which were many floating paradises. This Little South Continent, being remote, couldn't partake of the Central Spirit Mountain's blessings, has now unexpectedly gained the favor of a floating paradise, which indeed is an opportunity and divine blessing for all of you."

"Floating paradise?"

Everyone was astonished. They had all heard of the marvels of the Daoist Blessed Lands, created by the Dao Ancestor carrying the fortune of the heavens, to protect cultivators of the world. Treasures abound within them, opportunities are numerous, and there are even wild Innate Dao Charms. If one could obtain just a trace of Innate Dao Charm... Cultivating immortality would be as easy as drinking water, and one could instantly reach the state of Spirit Division.

Zhu Zixuan continued,

"This floating paradise will arrive in Little South Continent in half a month. The matter of entry and exit for this paradise will be managed by me." He grinned broadly and looked at everyone, "The allocation of spots to each sect and faction will all be determined by me! So, you understand..."

Such an ambiguous tone... was he asking for bribes in public?

Everyone was filled with righteous indignation. If spots were really assigned based on who contributed more offerings, then the large sects would surely take all the spots, leaving no chance for the smaller sects and factions!

Zhu Zixuan seemed to enjoy the atmosphere of accusations against him, squinting his eyes. After a while, he burst into laughter,

"You guys can't seriously think I'm interested in your meager offerings, can you? Don't kid yourselves, hahaha—recognize your own strength, please!"

Everyone gritted their teeth, this guy was infuriating!

However, being a disciple of Wangxian Pavilion, he indeed had the ability to irritate people.

Zhu Zixuan brought his right index and middle fingers together and flicked them forward, immediately causing a jade slip to hover in the air, radiating divine charm, with incomprehensible runes squirming like worms on it,

"The Dao Ancestor once said, the blessings of the land are the blessings of the world, the great path is the great path of all people. I see you all, thinking only of yourselves, blinded by greed, thus harming your hearts. But that sickly chef, he is quite interesting."

He glanced at Fan Wubing.

Fan Wubing thought to himself, this person is not simple! Can he sense my illness?

Zhu Zixuan said,

"This jade slip will allocate spots based on the actions of your sects. Once the spots are determined, they cannot be transferred. After fifteen days, when the paradise opens, the Dao opportunity will naturally descend upon you."

He yawned,

"After eating and drinking my fill, it's time for a big nap!"

Immediately, he lay down and slept. At the moment he fell asleep, he vanished.

Seeing this, everyone was shocked. Was that the Shrinking Earth Technique? But to do it so naturally and easily, it must be an even higher-level divine technique!

The jade slip was still spinning incessantly.

Once it stopped, the previously incomprehensible runes became clear and understandable,

"Peach Blossom Spring, nurtured for a thousand years, residing and opening in the land of Little South Continent. A total of fifty spots, intended to cultivate and nurture those starting their path of immortality, limited to those under forty years old, of Nascent Soul Realm or lower, disciples and loose cultivators from various factions of Little South Continent. Spots allocated based on fortune and Dao inheritance..."

The top-ranked was Eternal Immortal Sect,

"Eternal Immortal Sect, five people."

"Qingxin Valley, three people."

"Luofu Mountain, three people."

"Green Blade Sect, three people."

"Luye Academy, two people."

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