Chapter 1573: Chapter 1340: Challenging the Top Disciple

Hundred Flowers Lake.

A white figure landed in front of the pavilion where a woman in a red and white dress sat.

She looked into the distance, silent and unspoken.

It was unknown what she was thinking about.

It seemed there was nothing more to do than just that.

“Sect Master.” Baizhi bowed respectfully.

It took a while for Heavenly Note Sect to come back to her senses, and she calmly said, “Speak.”

“There is news that Jiang Hao is going to start pursuing the position of top disciple.” Baizhi said.

“And then?” Heavenly Note Sect asked.

“It’s a bit unusual.” Baizhi said.

“Unusual?” Heavenly Note Sect asked with some interest, “Why?”

“According to our previous assumptions, the reason why Jiang Hao wants to become the top disciple is likely because the person behind him requested it.” Baizhi pondered and said, “And our guess is, the person behind Jiang Hao is Gu Jin’s first laugh three times.”

“And then?” Heavenly Note Sect asked.

“Laugh three times died decades ago.” Baizhi said seriously:

“Yet Jiang Hao’s purpose has not changed at all.

“That’s unusual, theoretically, Jiang Hao shouldn’t be so conspicuous at this time.

“Unless the one behind him hasn’t died, or isn’t laugh three times.”

Heavenly Note Sect slightly nodded, “Is there a possibility that he wants to become the top disciple on his own?”

“Theoretically, it’s unlikely, but the possibility is not excluded.” Baizhi said thoughtfully:

“However, it’s certain that he indeed concealed his cultivation.

“But exactly how much is hard to say.

“Yet it’s certainly enough for him to become the top disciple.”

“What are you planning to do?” Heavenly Note Sect asked.

“Not to do anything, if he can become the top disciple he will, if he can’t, then he won’t.

“He doesn’t need to rely on others to accomplish something, so there’s no need to intervene, but to just keep an eye on him.” Baizhi said.

Heavenly Note Sect did not say a word.

After a moment of thought, Baizhi said, “Sect Master, would you like to meet him?”

Upon hearing this, Heavenly Note Sect became silent once again.

Baizhi bowed her head and waited, not daring to speak further.

After quite some time, Heavenly Note Sect finally said, “Let’s wait for him to become the top disciple and then see.”

Baizhi nodded in agreement.

Afterward, Baizhi left.

Although the Sect Master didn’t say much, some things still needed to be done.

That is to set the rules for challenging the top disciple.

And then to wait for someone to issue a challenge.

This challenge for the position of top disciple could not afford any problems.

They couldn’t control the outcome, but the process had to be flawless.

This was what she needed to do.

As for the development of the sect, it had already been roughly arranged.

Concerning the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower, it received very little attention now.

This flower was unique, fundamentally impossible to transplant.

Therefore, they all had to wait until the end.

So there was no need to pay attention to it.

Especially in the last hundred years, everyone had been quite tacit, thus lent a much more relaxed atmosphere.

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Cliff of Broken Hearts.

Bai Yi arrived at Jiang Hao’s courtyard, somewhat shocked.

This place…..

“Junior brother, you’re really keeping your true strength hidden.” Bai Yi started.

“It’s just some coincidences and luck, otherwise, my cultivation wouldn’t have improved so fast.” Jiang Hao said.

As he spoke, he plucked an Immortal Peach and offered it to Bai Yi.

“Just an ordinary Immortal Peach?” Bai Yi asked with a smile.

“Yes, but tastier than the ordinary ones.” Jiang Hao replied.

Bai Yi didn’t say much else but went on, “The rules for the challenge for the top disciple position have become slightly blurred due to the changes brought about by the great era opening, the Master should be meeting with the Sect Master soon, it won’t be long until it is sorted out.

“Right now, junior brother, you just need to remember the important points.”

Jiang Hao nodded, listening intently.

Bai Yi gravely said, “First, if you are younger in age, your cultivation can be two small realms weaker, but within a certain age range, it’s impossible to suppress to the same realm.

“Previously, Manlong had to be suppressed, but with the great era opening and early stage cultivation rising rapidly, it would be hard to suppress for fairness; junior brother, you’ll probably have to compete full-force with him.

“Second, the location is up to junior brother to pick, but there can’t be any artificial formations or talismans, unless it’s a natural formation, but it also can’t be too conspicuous; what the top disciple position demands is personal combat strength, unless you can set up formations during combat.

“Third, after success, you’ll need to withstand a strike from another top disciple, which isn’t easy either, I can’t be it, it has to be a top disciple from another branch.

“First and third, junior brother, think them over carefully, the timing of the challenge is very important.

“Manlong is not far from reaching the late stage of Return to Void Realm.”

Jiang Hao nodded as he listened.

He directly glossed over the part about the formations.

Regarding formations, he was quite clear about his own capabilities.

“Furthermore, during the period, you can’t take any medicinal pills, there are quite a few restrictions, it’s best just to rely on personal strength.” Bai Yi said.

He then mentioned some other small details.

Jiang Hao nodded, not really caring much.

Only at the end, Bai Yi took out a book.

It was something Manlong was adept in.

“This is crucial.” Bai Yi said with a smile, “Know your enemy and know yourself, and you will never be defeated.”

“Thank you, senior brother, I’ll study it carefully.” Jiang Hao stood up and expressed his gratitude.

“Don’t get too happy too soon, if I can get hold of his, he can also get hold of yours, be careful in response.” Bai Yi reminded.

Jiang Hao showed understanding.

After that Bai Yi finally left.

The next day.

Senior Brother Mu Qi and Miao Tinglian came.

“Junior brother, I heard you are challenging for the position of top disciple?” Mu Qi exclaimed.

Jiang Hao looked at Mu Qi, noting that Senior Brother Mu Qi had already reached the middle stage of Return to Void, though he had just ascended and wasn’t very stable yet.

Seeing this, Jiang Hao laughed, “My cultivation will soon catch up to senior brother’s.”

Mu Qi shook his head and laughed, “I’ve had quite a few opportunities, that’s why I could ascend to the middle stage of Return to Void now, it won’t be long before junior brother surpasses me, and if Han Ming was here, it also wouldn’t take him long to surpass me either.”

Jiang Hao did not speak much more.

Chances alone were not enough.

Did the geniuses within the sect not have opportunities?

But like Senior Brother Mu Qi, it wasn’t common to rise against the odds.

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