Cultivation Begins with Skill Points
Chapter 378 - 376 Juying Association

Chapter 378: Chapter 376 Juying Association

After circling around, the two decided to go to the dining hall to eat something and experience the famous Sacred Land cuisine.

The entire dining hall was incredibly spacious, enough to accommodate tens of thousands of disciples, and there were dozens of such dining halls throughout Heavenly Sword City.

As soon as they entered, they saw many Outer Disciples gathered in groups of three or five, some eating and others discussing martial arts and sect tasks.

When Zhong Lin and Chu Yu sat down, in front of them was an ancient-looking rectangular table made of sandalwood, engraved with various patterns, exuding a refreshing fragrance.

Zhong Lin didn’t feel anything special, just thought the table and chairs were very comfortable.

Chu Yu gently stroked the table and sighed, "Golden Pattern Gold Silk Wood, something only the imperial family or noble houses outside can afford. Even a small piece is worth a fortune, yet here it’s just a dining table."

Zhong Lin smiled and said, "If it can be bought with gold, it’s of no use to martial artists. What’s the big deal?"

Chu Yu glanced at Zhong Lin in surprise and praised, "I’ve been too caught up, not seeing as deeply as you. Indeed, for us martial artists, spirit pills and spirit stones are what’s valuable. Gold and silver are just like dirt to us."

Chu Yu now regarded Zhong Lin more highly. Many loose cultivator martial artists couldn’t see through gold and silver, indulging in pleasure. This is one reason why loose cultivators can’t compare with sect disciples, yet Zhong Lin saw it so clearly.

"It’s not about depth, just that in my hometown, as long as one’s strength is sufficient, money and beauties come easily. On the other hand, spirit stones are scarce. If this dining table needed spirit stones to purchase, I wouldn’t react this way," Zhong Lin said.

"Haha, Brother Zhong is quite frank."

Just as they sat down, a servant quickly approached, respectfully presenting a menu.

Chu Yu selected a few dishes and returned it. Shortly after, the servant brought a tray with four dishes and a soup.

Every dish exuded a refreshing aroma, just the smell made one’s appetite increase.

"Try it."

Zhong Lin did not hesitate, picking up a piece of meat with his chopsticks and eating it.

It was tender yet firm, rich but not greasy. Most importantly, as the delicacy entered the mouth, a faint primordial qi emanated from it, subtly swirling into the Xuandan.

The dual effects of the cuisine and primordial qi elevated the dish’s grade.

"Excellent, truly lives up to its reputation," Zhong Lin praised.

"Unfortunately, for you and me, it merely satisfies our taste buds. The primordial qi within is too sparse; to enhance cultivation we still need to take spirit pills!"

Chu Yu said as he picked up the jade chopsticks, chewing slowly and savoring the delicacies.

"You keep talking about sect contributions. I’m not very familiar with this. Could you explain a bit?"

"Of course."

Chu Yu put down the jade chopsticks: "After we arrived at the Sacred Land, just cultivating within the sect is useless. Whether it’s spirit pills, or cultivation techniques, martial arts skills, they all require enough contributions to exchange for, so we must go out, either slay demons and devils, hone one’s cultivation, or do tasks to earn contributions.

This so-called demons are demon beasts, devils refer to some demon path martial artists. As for tasks, there are many, such as cleaning, gathering spiritual medicine, searching for ores, guarding medicine gardens, and so on. Each task comes with contribution points which can be exchanged for cultivation techniques, martial arts skills, spirit pills, etc. They can also seek guidance from the elders, including aiming to be promoted to Inner Sect Disciple, which also requires enough contribution points.

Of course, if one can break through the Yin Yang Realm, they can enter the Inner Sect directly without assessment, break through the Life and Death Realm, and become a true disciple.

In the Sacred Land, everything revolves around contribution points.

Zhong Lin, I have a clan sister here in the Sacred Land who can help receive higher-paying tasks. Would you like to join?"

Yin Yang Realm, Inner Sect.

Life and Death Realm, True Disciple.

Zhong Lin couldn’t help but draw a sharp breath, each word representing the terrifying foundation of the Sacred Land.

Because Zhong Lin’s Xuandan Realm cultivation could rule like an emperor in the Luoxing Islands. Even in the Heavenly Sea Country, Xuandan Realm could oversee a territory and be granted nobility.

But in the Heavenly Sword Sacred Land, Xuandan Realm is only Outer Sect, Yin Yang Realm is Inner Sect, only by breaking through the Life and Death Realm can one become a true disciple.

Then what about the elders?

Deputy Sect Master?

Sect Master?

Supreme Elder?

How powerful must they be?

Never having felt it so directly before, Zhong Lin now realized Long Zhao’s words about the Sea Suppressing Sect’s fate were not in vain.

"Zhong Lin, do you have any acquaintances in the Sacred Land? My clan sister is a member of the Juying Association. These days, on her recommendation, I joined the Juying Association. Don’t think it’s opportunistic; such things are common in the Sacred Land’s Outer Sect. Even if you don’t want to take sides, someone will push you to do so.

The competition among the true disciples is extremely fierce. Any potential new force could be a target for their recruitment.

A genius like you with sword intent will likely be recruited. If you refuse, they might cause you trouble. If you want to avoid trouble, you must quickly grow strong, set up your own force independently, but that might also face suppression."

"There’s such a thing?"

Zhong Lin frowned, his face showing a hint of frustration.

But thinking carefully, he didn’t find it strange.

Martial arts cultivation is a struggle, seeking all advantages for oneself, and establishing power can better gather resources.

Yet despite saying so, Zhong Lin just wanted to cultivate quietly, not involving himself in these troublesome matters.

"Everywhere in the world is competition, the larger the power, the fiercer the competition, and in the Sacred Land, it extends everywhere. More cruel scheming lies ahead. To extricate yourself, one must cultivate faster. Only with sufficient strength will no one dare suppress you, but before having enough strength, sometimes it’s necessary to yield. Zhong Lin, if you have nowhere to go, I can introduce you to join the Juying Association. With your talent in comprehending sword intent, I believe you’ll easily join.

Moreover, the president of the Juying Association is Ying Ju Sister, a true disciple. Her cultivation is already at the peak of the Life and Death Realm, ready at any moment to step into the Nirvana Realm. With Ying Ju Sister’s protection, no one would dare oppress you."

When Chu Yu mentioned Ying Ju, his whole demeanor reflected admiration, his complexion even showed a slight blush of excitement.

Zhong Lin nodded, also surprised at the formidable backing of the Juying Association.

Peak of the Life and Death Realm! Perhaps a mere glance could annihilate him.