Cultivation: I have an equipment slot

"???"

Upon hearing the monk's words, Zhang Yan, the sword-bearer, and the sinister-looking young man all stared at each other in disbelief.

How could he have the nerve to say such a thing!
Don’t say anything else.

The two of them invited Zhang Yan, and at the very least, they had hair on.

How dare you, a bald man, make demands of others?

“Our Heavenly Dao Sect is the strongest. If you are willing to join our Heavenly Dao Sect, I can help you get a senior at the Dharma Aspect Realm to take you as a disciple.”

Wu Shaoxie, carrying a precious sword, looked at Zhang Yan seriously and spoke.

"Your Heavenly Dao Sect is so powerful?"
Our Ghost Spirit Sect is no pushover either; whatever the Heavenly Dao Sect can offer, our Ghost Spirit Sect can offer too.

Moreover, we in the Ghost Spirit Sect don't have any rules.

The sinister-looking young man spoke again.

At this moment, Zhang Yan also discovered a blind spot.

That is, this wicked young man's name is Yan Ruyu!

This can be seen.

This Ghost Spirit Sect is truly unrestrained; a man actually chose this name!

The third person, the monk, had a fairly normal name: Lin Zheng.

But it doesn't look very respectable either.

"I'm sorry, I don't want to join a sect right now." Zhang Yan said politely upon hearing the invitation from the three people.

He is now a direct disciple of the Qingheng Sect.

Moreover, he is the mountain lord, even though the Qingheng Sect's strength is indeed not that great.

But as the saying goes, a dog doesn't mind a poor home, a child doesn't mind an ugly mother, and Zhang Yan doesn't mind the weakness of the Qingheng faction.

Therefore, he didn't really want to leave the Qingheng Sect.

"Not joining?"

Hearing Zhang Yan's words, the three men were stunned for a moment. They really didn't expect Zhang Yan to choose not to join them.

But soon, they nodded slightly.

This is actually a strategy.

After all, they haven't left yet. Although they are all disciples of the five major sects, they are not in power and cannot make effective promises to Zhang Yan.

Just like what Wu Shaoxie said, he could only say that he was introducing a cultivator in the Dharma Aspect Realm to take Zhang Yan as his disciple, and he couldn't just say, "I'll give you one million spirit stones, I'll give you ten million spirit stones."

They couldn't even promise spiritual weapons or cultivation techniques.

In this situation, anyone with a brain would definitely leave first and then accept the conditions of the five major sects.

When the time comes, the five major sects will definitely spare no expense to recruit people.

Especially the five major sects that have no disciples among the top five.

after all.

The top five.

There were only five people.

Even if each sect has one, that would just be enough.

Now Zhang Yan has already squeezed one of them out.

One of those sects was destined to have no disciples who could enter the top five.

Plus.

If Zhang Yan remembered correctly, the fifth place was also a disciple of the Heavenly Dao Sect.

Therefore, since neither Lingbao Sect nor Yaowang Sect had any disciples in the top five this year, these two sects might offer more favorable terms to save face.

Again.

The rankings are not finished yet.

What if Zhang Yan still has some spare energy?
If we manage to get a good ranking, then we'll have to raise the requirements again.

Of course.

This was just one of their ideas.

In fact, neither Wu Shaoxie, Yan Ruyu, nor Lin Zheng believed that Zhang Yan could surpass them.

After all, they also have their own pride!

Putting everything else aside, they all believed they could win first place.

Even Lin Zheng, who is currently only in third place.

I also believe that as long as the competition continues, he will definitely be number one.

The current rankings are only temporary!

None of them count!
This conjecture was quickly confirmed.

Because in their shocked gazes.

Zhang Yan began his challenge.

Moving forward step by step.

He defeated all the gatekeepers he encountered.

They even seemed to be handling it with ease.

You can fight these gatekeepers while talking to them at the same time.

Everyone who saw this scene was shocked.

Damn you.

Are you here to complete the challenges?
Why does it feel like you're here to cause trouble?
Is this really okay for you?
Compared to them, the people outside the Ascension Steps were even more shocked.

Especially those big shots.

Because they discovered a very shocking problem.

That was the magical power Zhang Yan used.

They didn't seem to have met him before.

It's not that Zhang Yan's magic and supernatural powers are particularly advanced.

All I can say is that those spells and supernatural powers don't seem to be from the Central Plains.

"Is he from outside the Central Plains?" an elder of the Heavenly Dao Sect muttered to himself. "Impossible, right? Could such an amazing genius emerge from places outside the Central Plains?"

Another elder almost instinctively retorted.

"That's not necessarily true. After all, geniuses are unpredictable. If they were predictable, what kind of genius would they be!"
And don't say that there are no good talents in remote and impoverished areas.

If there are no good seedlings, is there any point in our Central Plains still existing?
We call ourselves Middle-earth, but we're really just a larger wasteland!

The elder of the Dao Sect sighed softly and said that day.

"Sigh, there's nothing we can do about it. After all, that great battle was fought here, and we've suffered so much to end up like this..."

Another elder sighed softly, for their Central Plains had truly sacrificed too much for this world!

"Although we have declined, look, how many geniuses have emerged from our side?"

Not a bit less!

Even more than in those places.

So never underestimate any place or any person.

Because you never know what someone's background is, nor do you know what achievements they will make in the future.

"Like this Zhang Yan, I feel that his future is limitless." The elder of the Heavenly Dao Sect stroked his beard and said softly, "When he comes out, I will see if I can take him as my disciple."

"Well, that's not quite right. His talent is indeed quite strong, and his combat strength is also very high. Who knows, he might become my junior brother."

The elders of the Heavenly Dao Sect initially wanted to take Zhang Yan as their disciple, but then they saw Zhang Yan calmly walking up the Ascension Steps while muttering to himself.

He won't be able to become a master craftsman.

But I feel like I could become his senior!

"Then you'd better prepare well; you might have to call your senior master out now."

The other person also spoke with a smile.

"You know what, you really do think I should ask Master to come out and prepare in advance," the elder of the Heavenly Dao Sect said softly after thinking for a moment.

As he spoke, he released a flying sword.

Flying sword delivers a message!

This is the fastest way for cultivators at the Golden Core stage and above to send messages.

The farther the distance, the faster.

Once the distance exceeds 10000 li, the transmission speed can be faster than that of a jade slip.

As the flying sword flew out, a smile immediately appeared on the face of this Heavenly Dao Sect elder.

As long as the master arrives, this junior brother's position will be secure.

……

"No, you really want to invite your senior master out?"

See this scene.

Another person, somewhat dumbfounded, said, "No way!"

"My master has been in seclusion for over thirty years. Won't it cause any trouble if you disturb him when he comes out of seclusion like this?"

"It's alright, it's alright. Discovering a promising talent is much more useful than him going into seclusion. If he could break through his cultivation level by going into seclusion, he would have done so long ago. Why did he have to go into seclusion for so many years?"

The elder of the Heavenly Dao Sect spoke up without hesitation: "Besides, if we discover a good seedling, won't the reward be more than enough?"
With rewards for cultivation breakthroughs, wouldn't that be incredibly easy?

This elder of the Heavenly Dao Sect didn't care at all about his master going into seclusion.

This is cultivation!

It's all about the Dao and destiny!

If breakthroughs could be achieved simply by going into seclusion, then everyone might as well go into seclusion.

Why bother with fighting and killing?
We can break through either way. As long as we can both break through, there's nothing we can't compromise on!

……

Regarding external matters.

Zhang Yan was naturally unaware of this.

Because at this moment, he is climbing upwards step by step.

They easily arrived at Lin Zheng's side.

Looking at Lin Zheng's pale face and incredulous expression.

For some reason, Zhang Yan actually felt a bit of pleasure.

Hey.

You didn't expect that, did you?

The place you worked so hard to get to is a piece of cake for me!
Then, to the other party's astonishment...

Zhang Yan finally arrived at Yan Ruyu's side.

"Ah~"

Upon reaching Yan Ruyu's side, before Zhang Yan could speak, he saw Yan Ruyu suddenly sigh, then grit her teeth and begin to climb upwards.

They constantly sparred with the gatekeepers.

Then, step by step, we reached even higher places.

He climbed three steps before stopping, then looked at Zhang Yan with a smug expression.

At this point.

Every step you take requires tremendous effort.

Someone like Yan Ruyu, who can climb three steps in one go, must be considered exceptionally gifted.

Seeing Zhang Yan and Yan Ruyu begin to climb, Wu Shaoxie on the other side also gritted his teeth and started to move.

At that moment, he had only one thought.

That means they'll risk everything to keep their current position.

We absolutely cannot let Zhang Yan or Yan Ruyu surpass us.

Wow, you guys are working so hard!

Seeing how hard these two people were working, Zhang Yan couldn't help but sigh.

He could clearly see it.

Both of them are already facing some difficulties.

Especially magic power.

They've all been used up.

Even so, they still managed to grit their teeth and climb up.

can only say……

Awesome!
But even so, so what?
As far as Zhang Yan is concerned, no matter how high you climb, it won't make a difference!

Because he hasn't shown his full strength yet!

Looking at the group of people who were panting heavily.

Zhang Yan was even a little embarrassed.

But he still walked past them step by step.

He needs to be faster.

after all.

He really wanted to know what it felt like to forge immortal bones in this Immortal Transformation Pool.

I also want to know why only people from the Central Plains can become immortals.

People from other places cannot become immortals.

He just wanted to know why.

Is this thing really that amazing?
Thinking of this, he quickened his pace.

He has even released all 360 of his flying swords.

Three hundred and sixteen flying swords danced continuously in the air, capable of instantly killing any enemy they encountered.

"Fuck!
What kind of pervert is this!

Everyone was stunned when they saw Zhang Yan's 360 flying swords.

What is this operation?
There are 360 ​​flying swords!
Moreover, upon closer inspection, they realized that these were not just three hundred and sixty magical artifacts, but genuine spiritual artifacts.

They're even top-grade spiritual artifacts!
You should know that top-grade spiritual artifacts consume the most spiritual energy.

Ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators would find it quite difficult to activate top-grade spiritual artifacts, but this freak in front of them could actually activate three hundred and sixty flying swords in one go!
How powerful must his magic be?
"Or perhaps, he is a weapon cultivator?"

Wu Shaoxie had a guess in his mind.

If someone is a weapon cultivator, that is, someone who has established their foundation in magical artifacts, they will indeed consume less spiritual energy when using their natal magical artifact.

But even so.

It's a bit exaggerated that the other party can control so many magical artifacts.

This thing is beyond their comprehension.

"No, he's not a weapon cultivator; he's used supernatural powers before!"

Sudden.

Wu Shaoxie realized what was happening and spoke softly.

Indeed, Zhang Yan did use supernatural powers.

And it was being used right in front of them.

Therefore, Zhang Yan could not possibly be a weapon cultivator, but rather a genuine cultivator who has achieved foundational mastery in magic.

If someone is only at the Foundation Establishment stage of magic, yet can activate so many spiritual artifacts in one go, then this can only mean one thing.

Just ...

The opponent's supernatural abilities might be outrageously numerous.

"Damn, could this guy have reached the Foundation Establishment stage with nine spells?"

Wouldn't that make me just like my grandmaster?

Seeing Zhang Yan's powerful magic, Wu Shaoxie cursed under his breath.

He was the leader of the Heavenly Dao Sect in this generation.

Even so, he had only reached the Foundation Establishment stage with six spells.

It has six supernatural powers.

Normally speaking, his cultivation level would be much higher than that of a normal cultivator.

Even so, the gap between him and Zhang Yan was still clearly visible.

They are worlds apart.

They are not on the same level at all.

"What do we do? What do we do? This guy is catching up!"

now.

Yan Ruyu saw Zhang Yan strolling leisurely towards her.

I was almost in tears.

That's damn good.

Don't come over here!
This pervert, don't come any closer.

Don't come any closer.

Although he was very anxious, he even climbed two more steps because of it.

But for Zhang Yan...

It's so simple.

Under Yan Ruyu's almost desperate gaze, Zhang Yan gently overtook him.

Even before leaving, he comforted Yan Ruyu, saying, "Keep going, I believe you can do it!"

Zhang Yan encouraged him.

Yan Ruyu: "..."

He really didn't know what expression to make at that moment.

That person isn't even human!
Although she was feeling down, Yan Ruyu quickly smiled.

Because he was surpassed by Zhang Yan.

But he wasn't the one who was suffering the most.

Because he has already been surpassed.

At this moment.

The one who suffered the most was Wu Shaoxie.

Because Wu Shaoxie had already discovered that Zhang Yan was much faster than him.

I can definitely catch up with him.

But the most crucial thing is that he can't do anything at this moment.

Nothing can be done.

despair.

It's utterly hopeless.

He watched helplessly as he was caught up! (End of Chapter)