The Quest for Immortality-Chapter 1238: Discussing the Dao (3)

"The Daoist Court has agreed, and the family has no say in it."

"As a result, this huge Qianlong Spirit Mine has fallen onto the heads of hundreds and thousands of Sects within the Qianxue State Boundary."

"But such a large amount of Spirit Stones, how exactly to divide them, has also become an issue..."

Mo Hua understood and then said, "Tao Discussion Meeting?"

"Yes." Situ Jian nodded, "Sect Disciples will participate in the Tao Discussion Meeting to determine their rankings."

"This ranking affects the order of the Sects, and the order of the Sects determines the share of the Qianlong Mountain, that massive Spirit Mine."

"That is a gargantuan Spirit Mine, any tiny share means a massive volume of Spirit Stones."

"And Spirit Stones are the foundation for the development of a Sect."

"So, the Tao Discussion Meeting is not just about the personal future of the Disciples, but it is closely related to the interests of the Sect and its future development..."

"So that’s how it is..."

Mo Hua came to a realization and nodded slightly.

"Junior Brother, it seems that this year’s Tao Discussion Meeting has already started, do you want to go and see?" Situ Jian also asked from the side.

After pondering for a moment, Mo Hua replied: "Sure."

He also wanted to know what exactly the Tao Discussion Meeting was like.

As for reaching the Foundation Building Middle Stage, it was happening soon anyway, not in a rush for these two days.

Thus, Mo Hua gave himself a half-day off and went to watch the Tao Discussion Meeting along with Cheng Mo and Situ Jian.

The Tao Discussion Meeting is held on the Dao Mountain in the central Qianxue State Boundary.

From the outside, Mount of Tao is majestic and solemn, with a Large Formation constructed around it.

Mo Hua could tell at a glance, this was a Large Formation.

Moreover, it was not a closed Large Formation, but one that was slightly activated.

Above the Large Formation, light flowed, the aura was astonishing, like a giant beast lying dormant, gently breathing.

"This Formation is..."

Mo Hua looked towards Cheng Mo and Situ Jian, was about to ask something, but seeing their expressions were even more shocked than his, he did not voice his question.

Never mind, the matters of the Formation, it’s better not to trouble them.

The requirements for entering the Tao Discussion Meeting are not strict, as long as one is a Sect Disciple within the Qianxue State Boundary.

The three of Mo Hua arrived at the mountain gate entrance, showed their Taixu Tokens, confirmed their identities as Sect Disciples, and were allowed to enter the Mount of Tao.

To enter the Mount of Tao is to enter the inside of the Large Formation.

Cheng Mo and Situ Jian were somewhat baffled, not understanding anything.

But to Mo Hua’s perception, the vastness and mysterious grandeur of the Large Formation, as well as the immense and boundless spiritual aura, were extremely intense.

He could even faintly sense the intricate movements of the high-grade Formation Patterns throughout the whole mountain, as well as the profound yet unruffled movement of the massive, ocean-like Spiritual Power...

Mo Hua was profoundly moved, his eyes wide open.

Truly worthy of being the Fifth Grade Qianxue State Boundary, so many grand things!

He wondered when he could set up a Large Formation of this grade himself...

Mo Hua longed with anticipation.

Situ Jian walked with Mo Hua, explaining as they went:

"The Tao Discussion Meeting will assess in the order of Alchemy, Artifact Refining, Runes, Formation."

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The three talked and walked together.

Nearing the Taoist Field, indeed it was a sea of people, not only the Taixu Gate, but disciples from the other Four Great Sects, Eight Great Gates, Twelve Streams, as well as Qian Learning Hundred Gates were all present to watch.

Around the Taoist Field, it was bustling with excitement, full of young disciples wearing various Sect Taoist Robes, with dashing handsome youths as well as lovely young ladies with elegant figures.

Cheng Mo was somewhat yearning, "Do you think, if I demonstrated great prowess in the Sword Discussion Conference six years from now, making a name for myself, would these girls and fellow junior sisters adore me and insist on devoting themselves to me..."

Situ Jian patted his shoulder, sighed, and said:

"This place is crowded; if you’re daydreaming, it would be better to move somewhere else."

Cheng Mo was taken aback, then somewhat annoyed, he lowered his voice and said:

"Well, Situ Jian, how dare you look down on me! Let’s find a place to spar, we’ll see if your sword is faster or if my axe is harder..."

Mo Hua felt a bit helpless and sighed, "Alright."

"Okay, Junior Brother." Cheng Mo immediately became amenable and then gave Situ Jian a look, whispering:

"Out of respect for Junior Brother, I won’t hold this against you."

Situ Jian shook his head.

Meanwhile, the Alchemy Conference had already begun.

In the vast Taoist Field, many Alchemy Furnaces were set up.

A group of Sect Disciples, evidently older and deeper in Cultivation than Mo Hua and his peers, and also noticeably taller, all with solemn expressions, began to light the flames to start Alchemy.

There were Elders supervising the examination.

Many Disciples gathered around to watch.

However, at this moment, the scene had already quietened down, and no Disciple dared to speak loudly.

Above the Taoist Field, Disciples in the Foundation Establishment Late Stage focused on Alchemy. After completing their Pills, they presented them to the Elders above, who would critique them and give out grades of A, B, C, or D, before announcing the results to all.

Those eliminated would look up to the sky and sigh, leaving the field dejectedly.

Those who advanced showed joy on their faces and bowed to the Elders.

Then a new group took their place to continue Alchemy.

After the Pills were made, the process repeated...

Mo Hua watched for a while but found it dull and tedious.

The Tao Discussion Meeting was indeed a grand event, but watching from the side was also rather boring.

And it was even Alchemy Dao.

Mo Hua was not completely ignorant in Alchemy, but his knowledge was limited at best.

He only had a cursory understanding of some practical Pill knowledge, which he remembered well.

Such as which Pill heals what injury, cures what poison, and its effects.

Also, what herbs could be used for trickery, poisoning, and so on.

Beyond that, Mo Hua had done little research into the specifics of Alchemy.

He hadn’t even managed to successfully refine many Pill batches.

If it were his Junior Sister doing Alchemy, he might watch for a while longer.

But as for those in the Taoist Field, most were from other Sects, Disciples he didn’t recognize.

So after watching for a while, Mo Hua began to feel sleepy.

Cheng Mo was even more so.

Situ Jian was somewhat better, but not by much.

The three exchanged glances, nodded slightly, and silently left the crowd.

"Alchemy is a bit dull..." Cheng Mo said, "Apart from those determined to be Pill Masters or those with a high mastery in Alchemy Dao wanting to rank in the Alchemy Conference, few Disciples follow such Alchemy contests every day..."

"Unlike the Sword Discussion Conference, where punches connect flesh, Spells fly wildly, and one battles with Sword Control, that’s exciting to watch..."

Situ Jian also nodded: "Indeed, these Tao Cultivation skills in Alchemy are not much of a spectacle to most people."

"It’s just that the Tao Discussion Meeting has just started, and people have come to join the excitement, hence the crowd. In a few days, the attendance will thin."

"We’ll have to wait until some time later, when the Sword Discussion Conference begins, that’s the real grand event!"

"The Tao Discussion Meeting is a grand event in Qian State, and the Sword Discussion Conference is the highlight of the Tao Discussion Meeting!"

"Not just within the Qianxue State Boundary, but even the Central Dao Court, and many Great Families and Great Sects from outside will specially send people to watch."

"If one comes out on top in the Sword Discussion Conference, only then is one truly distinguished among the thousands of Heavenly Prides, bringing glory to the Sect and fame to oneself!"