"Purple Jade Bamboo Forest."
"United Committee" Headquarters.
Though called a headquarters, it was merely a small thatched pavilion in the center of the bamboo forest.
Despite its simplicity, the thatched pavilion held immense sanctity and significance in the hearts of the "United Committee" members.
This was where the few "Standing Directors" of the "United Committee" held their meetings.
Today, the small thatched pavilion was filled with people.
"First Generation of the Dishua Divine Cult," Yun Zhenting.
"Second Generation of the Dishua Divine Cult," True Master Qingfeng.
"Reincarnated Overlord," Chi Lian.
"Bickering Couple," Chong Xuanzi and Elder Tao Ming.
"Outsider Trio," Fang Tian, True Master Xian He, and Li Saifeng.
"Business Prodigy": Qian Duoduo.
Nine "Standing Directors," all gathered together.
At this moment, no one spoke.
The atmosphere in the entire thatched pavilion was heavy with a touch of oppression.
Gulp!
Chong Xuanzi, with little dignity, swallowed hard.
Elder Tao Ming, beside him, seized the opportunity and immediately began to mock.
"Hey, hey, hey, Chong Xuanzi, can you have some backbone? Look at your unworldly demeanor, it's just eighty-eight Qingyuan Immortal Swords, just eighty-eight Postnatal Spiritual Treasures... Hmm, gulp..."
Elder Tao Ming had intended to "scold" Chong Xuanzi thoroughly.
However, as he glanced at the eighty-eight "Qingyuan Immortal Swords" in the center of the "thatched pavilion," he couldn't help himself and also swallowed hard.
Eighty-eight "Qingyuan Immortal Swords"!
A full eighty-eight "Postnatal Spiritual Treasures"!
The powerful "Postnatal Spiritual Treasure aura" they exuded was almost tangible!
The divine light from the treasures was almost blinding!
Terrible!
Horrifying!
Utterly inhumane in wealth!
Finally, Yun Zhenting slowly spoke.
"This mission is extremely arduous, and we must not disappoint the Master's expectations!"
He looked at Qian Duoduo opposite him.
"Fellow Daoist Qian, you will be in charge of this matter. Tell us, how do you plan to proceed?"
Qian Duoduo was his usual self, short and plump, with squinting eyes when he smiled, appearing harmless.
He stood up and, before speaking, bowed to everyone.
"Fellow Daoists, the Master requires us to rent out all these eighty-eight Qingyuan Immortal Swords within three months. This matter is both simple and difficult!"
Qian Duoduo spoke eloquently.
"It is simple because, according to the Master's requirements, any fellow Daoist with a certain level of sword talent can rent the Qingyuan Immortal Swords!"
"It is difficult, however, concerning character..."
Qian Duoduo chuckled, a sharp glint shining deep within his small eyes.
Shrewd!
At this moment, Qian Duoduo seemed like a completely different person, becoming incredibly astute.
He continued.
"The Master is kind and generous, willing to trust everyone, but... there are some things we must consider on the Master's behalf!"
"What if someone with ill intentions rents a Qingyuan Immortal Sword, and then quietly runs away? Wouldn't the Master suffer a loss of a Postnatal Spiritual Treasure for nothing?"
"Therefore, I believe character is most important! The primary criterion for renting a Qingyuan Immortal Sword is character!"
His words were well-reasoned, and everyone nodded in agreement.
Makes sense, it makes sense!
Character is indeed most important!
Thus, the "United Committee," assisting Qian Duoduo, began a vigorous "selection activity."
The entire "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest" was in an uproar.
All the cultivators were immensely excited and thrilled!
Qingyuan Immortal Swords!
Postnatal Spiritual Treasures!
They, of all people, had a chance to come into contact with "Postnatal Spiritual Treasures"!
Gratitude to the Master!
Everyone eagerly signed up!
In the first round of selection, many cultivators were eliminated.
This was because they lacked "sword talent."
"Qingyuan Immortal Swords" were swords, so what use would a sword be without "sword talent"!
"Ah, please give me another chance! Although I use a saber, the saber is merely a passerby in my life; the sword is my ultimate destination! Esteemed judges, please give me another chance!"
"Scram, you love-rat!"
...
Similar conversations played out repeatedly!
In the entire "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest," fewer than a thousand cultivators possessed "sword talent."
Subsequently, these thousand people underwent a second round of selection, a third round of selection...
Just as the "selection competition" was in full swing, invitations to the "Sacred Land Conference" arrived.
The invitations were delivered by over thirty Golden Core cultivators, all from "Tianji Sacred Land."
They had originally split into over thirty groups, each going to different sects in the "Eastern Barrens Mountain Range" to deliver invitations.
As a result, they were all met with closed doors.
"I'm sorry, my sect leader is not here! Please trouble yourself to come to the Purple Jade Bamboo Forest; he is there... eating, drinking, and having fun!"
These over thirty "Golden Core cultivators" were bewildered.
What was going on?
Were the sect leaders of the various sects in the "Eastern Barrens Mountain Range" holding a conference in some "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest"?
Hmph!
A group of "country bumpkins," trying to hold a conference like those in the big cities!
How boring!
The "Tianji Golden Core cultivators" grumbled inwardly.
Their mindset at this moment was exactly the same as that of "Daoist Jin Mo" back then.
As cultivators of "Tianji Sacred Land," they possessed an innate sense of superiority, always feeling they were above others, looking down from on high!
In fact, these individuals did have the capital for their "pride."
These over thirty "Tianji Golden Core cultivators" were no ordinary people.
Their identities were extraordinary.
"Tianji Sacred Land" had four great families: Murong, Sima, Ouyang, and Huangfu.
These four great families held immense power in "Tianji Sacred Land," with more than half of the "Supreme Elders" originating from them.
The disciples of the four great families were akin to being born with a "silver spoon," their status in "Tianji Sacred Land" higher than that of ordinary disciples.
This time, Daoist Jin Mo had sent disciples from the "four great families" to deliver invitations, showing great respect to the various sects in the "Eastern Barrens Mountain Range."
Of course, Daoist Jin Mo's primary intention was to show respect to a "certain Master."
Cultivation sects in other regions did not receive such favorable treatment!
Daoist Jin Mo had specifically instructed these "family prodigies" to be humble and polite, and by no means to offend anyone.
As "family prodigies," these "Tianji Golden Core cultivators" were indeed well-mannered; they disdained actions like "looking down on others with arrogance."
However, asking them to set aside their innate pride was impossible!
These over thirty "family prodigies" flew towards the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest" with a hint of arrogance in their eyes.
Soon, they arrived at the outskirts of the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest."
From afar, they saw a group of "Golden Core cultivators" walking slowly on the ground, seemingly on patrol.
Walking patrol, how primitive!
Although the over thirty "family prodigies" said nothing aloud, their contempt grew.
Suddenly, a cultivator named "Ouyang Hao"'s eyes lit up. He pointed at one of the Golden Core cultivators "walking patrol" ahead and exclaimed softly.
"Zuo Linqi!"