552 Each Making Their Own Preparations! (1/2)
Even though she managed to resolve Mie Liezi's proposal, Feng Qiuran was still troubled. In reality, even if everything went according to her proposal, it was still extremely disadvantageous to her.
However, she had no other choice. If Mie Liezi's proposal were adopted, there would basically be no way out. Therefore, her current proposal of having six hundred people battle it out was the best that she could think of within the short period of time.
As such, thoughts continuously ran through her mind as she tried to analyze the advantages and disadvantages. She was also thinking about whether there were better ways to influence this matter to a state that would be beneficial for her.
However, it was clear that Mie Liezi wouldn't give Feng Qiuran the time to ponder over it. As he snorted, he diverted the topic away from the Hyacinthus Tree leaves, and dived into the second matter to be discussed!
”I'm still against the second batch of Federation Seedlings. Those Federation Seedlings don't have much value in terms of capability or other qualities. Their presence in the Dao Palace is simply a waste of our already limited resources!”
”Those resources are sufficient for us to cultivate disciples who are even more capable than them!” Mie Liezi didn't mince his words. However, Feng Qiuran couldn't agree with that, and she spoke as she laughed coldly.
”The fact that the Federation Seedlings all managed to improve in such a short period of time implies that they all have great potential. At the same time, the population of the Federation is bigger. Even though they have just begun to cultivate, they will definitely grow to a state that will benefit us in no time. Furthermore, since this matter has long been decided, no changes are allowed. The second batch of Federation Seedlings must come as agreed!”
”Feng Qiuran!” Mie Liezi stood up slowly, his Soul Conduit realm cultivation suddenly being unleashed. A look of hostility appeared in his eyes, and he seemed like he would attack her if he heard something that he didn't agree with.
Feng Qiuran may have a soft character, but there was no giving way this time as it involved plans that had been decided. After all, unlike previously, this didn't just involve setting up an obstacle for the alliance between her and the Federation. Instead, this involved breaking the alliance. As such, her cultivation was similarly unleashed, and her aura was emanated as a chilly look appeared in her eyes.
Seeing that both of them were so hot-headed, Daoist You Ran stood up and went between the two, laughing bitterly while shaking his head.
”Don't fight anymore, the both of you. Junior Sister Qiuran, how about this? If you have such a good opinion of the Federation, why don't we see how they perform in the trial this time?
”We have already decided that a total of six hundred people will participate in the trial this time. Even though only Core Formation realm cultivators are eligible, I remember that there are also some Core Formation realm cultivators amongst the Federation Seedlings. Therefore, let's allow them to participate as well. If someone eventually manages to obtain the identity token, it would mean that they indeed have some value. Then, we can agree to let the second batch of Federation Seedlings come!”
”However, if they are unable to obtain it… Junior Sister Qiuran, recently, many have indicated to me their doubts about you. When I think about it occasionally, I also feel that Junior Brother Mie Liezi's stance is perhaps not wrong.” Hearing Daoist You Ran's words, Feng Qiuran was shocked. Her heart skipped a beat, and her pupils constricted when she looked towards Daoist You Ran.
From the previous incident, she had already sensed Daoist You Ran leaning towards Mie Liezi. Right now, on this second matter, Daoist You Ran spoke like a peacemaker, but the meaning behind his words were signs that he was siding with Mie Liezi!
Mie Liezi smiled and didn't speak anymore. Instead, both he and Daoist You Ran looked at Feng Qiuran.
The entire great hall fell into silence. Feng Qiuran felt bitterness in her heart. She wanted to change things but had no ability to do so…
Three days later, a decree that all of the disciples anticipated and were shocked at receiving was announced directly from the main hall.
”A trial will begin seven days later. The top three cultivators will be given a Hyacinthus Tree leaf!”
When the news emerged, a commotion arose amongst numerous disciples. As they discussed amongst themselves, they tried to find out more details. Even the Federation Seedlings went into heated discussion after hearing of the matter. Wang Baole also had his attention on the three tree leaves after realizing that his dried fruit was the fruit of the Hyacinthus Tree.
Therefore, he was immediately tempted after receiving the news from the sect. After that, he opened up the regional group chat to look at the discussions on it, and also contacted Yun Piaozi to ask for further details.
As a native cultivator of the Vast Expanse Dao Palace, and with the relatively impressive background of his, Yun Piaozi knew a lot more than the Federation. If someone else had asked him, he wouldn't have revealed anything. However, since it was Wang Baole who was asking, Yun Piaozi didn't withhold anything and told him everything he knew.
”This time, the three Elders will send out two hundred people each to participate in the trial. The competition will be strong, especially as the trial-takers must be Core Formation realm cultivators at the very least. However, there is no restriction on the level of Core Formation realm cultivation, which is to say that in this trial, there could be early-stage Core Formation realm cultivators or those who have perfected Core Formation realm cultivation!”