Chapter 169: On the list, Kuishui Yuanlian

half a month later.

Near the southern part of the Shiwan Mountains, four Fake Dan monks stood in a clearing in the woods, their eyes focused on the corpse of a huge monster on the ground.

It was a third-rank monster, which had once been the overlord of the Ten Thousand Mountains. But at this moment, it was lying there quietly, without any movement.

The scales on the monster's skin, which should have been smooth and fine, are now badly damaged, with several wounds deep enough to see the bones, as if silently accusing it of the tragic battle it had fought in its previous life.

Its eyes have lost their vitality and become empty and deep.

There were still traces of the battle on the surrounding trees and the ground. Broken branches, damaged leaves, and deep and shallow claw marks all told of the fierceness of the previous life-and-death struggle.

Four fake Dan monks stood beside the corpse of the monster, with complicated expressions on their faces.

There is both the joy of victory and the awe of this monster.

Their clothes were also a little worn, and some places were stained with black blood, and no one knew whether it came from monsters or from themselves.

There was a faint smell of blood in the air around.

At this moment, the second Huangquan assessment has ended.

Compared with the first Huangquan assessment, this assessment was more dangerous, and only four fake elixir cultivators survived.

You know, although there are not many fake elixir cultivators participating in this Huangquan assessment, there are more than ten of them.

But now, there are only four left.

As for other foundation-building cultivators whose cultivation was not enough to make fake elixirs, none of them survived.

Ji Chang opened his eyes and stopped peeping.

He has watched the entire Huangquan assessment in its entirety.

Although only four monks passed the test and survived.

However, Ji Chang felt that the difficulty of this assessment was much lower than he had imagined.

This is because the cultivators who came to participate in the Huangquan assessment faced third-level monsters that were not only just entering the third level, but were also seriously injured.

Judging from the injuries on the body of the Jindan monster when it appeared, the cultivator who seriously injured it should be the strongest worker in Zheng State, Zhou Jingxing, a Jindan cultivator from the Zhou family.

Although Ji Chang had planted a peeping mark on Zhou Jingxing, it was impossible for him to spy on Zhou Jingxing all the time.

Therefore, when Zhou Jingxing seriously injured the third-level monster, Ji Chang did not see it.

However, even if he had seen it, Ji Chang would not have cared too much at the time.

This is because, during the years of opening up the Ten Thousand Mountains, almost all of the numerous third-level monsters encountered were dealt with by Zhou Jingxing.

On average, Zhou Jingxing would kill a third-level monster about every two years.

When the frequency was highest, Zhou Jingxing killed three third-level monsters within half a year.

Compared with Qi Zhicheng, another Jindan cultivator who is in charge of the Shiwan Mountains, this Jingxing Zhenren is truly destined to a hard life.

However, according to Ji Chang's observation, he discovered that Zhou Jingxing's methods had become more and more terrifying over the years.

Even the third Danwen magical power [Fire Eyes and Golden Pupils] is almost completed in these years.

On the Huangquan Sect's flying boat, four fake Dan monks who had just passed the assessment set out on their journey home with tired faces but unable to hide their excitement.

They passed through the hatch of the flying boat and stepped into the spacious hall, and immediately saw Qi Zhicheng, the elder of the Huangquan Sect.

Qi Zhicheng stood there, with a look of satisfaction flashing in his deep eyes.

He nodded slightly. During the last Huangquan assessment, he had been worried that too few people would pass and that would make the sect unhappy.

However, the sect's feedback after the assessment was over was unexpected - the sect actually disliked the large number of people who passed, and strictly stipulated that the number of people who passed each Huangquan assessment in the future should not exceed ten.

This rule was puzzling at first, but Qi Zhicheng gradually understood the reason.

Although Huangquan Sect intends to develop the Shiwan Mountains bordering Zheng State through the power of Zheng State's immortal cultivation world, there are two major factions within the sect.

The master-disciple lineage and the family lineage do not want too many foreign cultivators to flock into the sect.

After all, whether it is the master-disciple lineage or the family lineage, they are essentially from the Huangquan Courtyard.

They grew up in other courtyards, so they naturally had an innate aversion to those cultivators who joined the sect after building their foundation.

……

Three years later.

A beam of light streaked across the sky and landed at the south gate of Hongfengfang City as quickly as a meteor.

The light dissipated, revealing a young man, it was Ji Chang.

He was dressed in a green shirt, with an upright posture, a face as gentle as jade, and clear eyes that seemed to be able to see into people's hearts.

There is a faint smile on her face, which makes people feel good, like a spring breeze.

Upon seeing this, the foundation-building monks guarding the south gate all bowed to Ji Chang and addressed him respectfully, "Fellow Daoist Han."

Ji Chang nodded slightly as a return gesture, and then switched guard with them.

The foundation-building cultivators who were rotated out couldn't help but talk about it in private and praised Ji Chang highly.

"This fellow Daoist Han, his cultivation strength is indeed impressive."

"That's natural."

"This fellow Han Lin is not only an expert in alchemy, but also has such a strong cultivation base." The first cultivator exclaimed and shook his head.

"His cultivation strength has reached the late stage of foundation building, and his magic is also extremely sharp. Have you ever heard that he has five or six refined corpses under his command, all of which are second-level refined corpses. I heard that one of them is a second-level upper-quality refined corpse, which is equivalent to a cultivator in the late stage of foundation building."

"It's really scary."

"Of course. Last year, I saw him controlling those refined corpses with my own eyes. Their power was astonishing."

"Moreover, during the three years he was stationed in Fangshi, he killed countless monsters and is now ranked 57th on the Tiangang Ranking."

"It's so irritating to see people compare to each other."

At this time, Ji Chang was standing at the south gate of Hongfeng Market, urging his spiritual sense to focus on a spiritual object in the storage bag.

At this time, there was an additional third-level spiritual object in his storage bag, which was the Kuishui Yuanlian.

This Sunflower Lotus has emerald green lotus leaves, and each leaf emits a faint spiritual light, as if containing endless vitality and vigor.

In the center of the lotus leaf, there is a gorgeous blue lotus in full bloom. Its petals are as silky as silk, crystal clear, and exude a charming fragrance.

Ji Chang knew very well that the value of this Sunflower Water Yuan Lotus was immeasurable. Not only did it contain pure Sunflower Water Yuan Qi, it was also the key to his future pill formation.

With this spiritual object, the only spiritual object he needed to form an elixir was a dragon's inner elixir.

Half a month ago, he made a special trip to Liaogu Fairy City and exchanged 70% of his merits for this Kuishui Yuanlian.

"It's really hard to squeeze into the Tiangang Ranking."

Three years ago, the Huangquan assessment ended and the contribution to the Tiangang List was reset to zero.

That group of fake Dan families actually took the opportunity to frantically complete the exploration mission. Relying on the intelligence and information that had been prepared long ago, in just a few days, their accumulated contributions reached the level of other cultivators stationed on the front line for more than a year.

Ji Chang stayed in Hongfeng Market for more than two years before he successfully made it onto the Tiangang List.

A few days ago, because of his meritorious service in resisting the beast tide, his contribution skyrocketed and he reached the 57th place on the Tiangang List.

Only after entering the Tiangang List did Ji Chang become eligible to exchange for third-level spiritual objects.

Only then did Ji Chang exchange for the Kuishui Yuanlian.

"Now, I am still more than halfway short of the merits to exchange for a Phantom Dragon Inner Pill."

Ji Chang activated the development order in his hand and looked at the third-level spiritual objects on the exchange list, thinking this. Ji Chang's mind was full of thoughts.

He was wondering whether he should take part in the next Huangquan assessment.

With his current condition and strength, he will still be able to remain on the Tiangang List seven years later, which will undoubtedly win him the qualification to participate in the Huangquan assessment.

However, judging from the situations in the previous two Huangquan assessments, the difficulty of the assessments has become increasingly greater, and it can almost be said that it is a life-or-death situation.

Even a fake Dan cultivator cannot guarantee that he can escape unscathed from the assessment.

This forced Ji Chang to consider carefully.

However, if you can pass the Huangquan assessment, you can join the Huangquan Sect.

Huangquan Sect is the top sect of the Nascent Soul Realm. It has a Nascent Soul ancestor in charge of the sect, and even has the secret realm of heaven and earth such as the [Mountain of Corpses].

If he could join the Huangquan Sect, even if Ji Chang broke through the Jindan stage and became a Jindan Zhenren, it would still be of great benefit.

Ji Chang closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm the waves in his heart.

"We'll discuss this later."

"At least for the Yellow Springs test seven years later, with my late foundation building strength, the chances of passing it are too small."

……

On this day, Hu Qingsong came to Ji Chang's residence with a happy face.

As soon as he saw Ji Chang, he excitedly said, "Fellow Daoist Han, good news! With the help of your foundation-building pill, my nephew Hu Tianding successfully broke through to the foundation-building stage!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Chang also showed a sincere smile on his face, and he quickly congratulated Hu Qingsong:

"That's great, Fellow Daoist Hu, congratulations! Hu Tianding has already broken through to the foundation-building stage at such a young age, and his future is limitless."

"I will almost certainly be able to become a false elixir cultivator in the future, and even have a chance to break through to the Jindan stage."

At the same time, Ji Chang was also sighing in his heart.

As expected, he is a cultivator with special luck, he is indeed extraordinary.

Hu Qingsong was naturally happy when he heard Ji Chang's congratulations.

Hu Qingsong nodded and smiled: "Yes, he is only in his early twenties now. He is indeed a rare and good seedling to be able to break through the foundation-building stage at this age."

"Speaking of which, this is all thanks to the foundation-building pills that Fellow Daoist Ji made!"

"Brother Hu, you are too kind. I have only done my little bit." Ji Chang said modestly.

The two looked at each other and smiled, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Hu Qingsong continued, "When the time comes, he will definitely come to Shiwan Dashan in person to thank Fellow Daoist Ji in person."

"Friend Hu is too polite."

……

One day, Wang Changsheng came to Ji Chang's residence for a visit.

He bowed to Ji Chang and asked, "Friend Han, I heard that Hongfeng Market will no longer be a frontline market in two months. What are your plans next?"

"Which market are we going to continue our garrison in, or are we going to return to the rear to rest for a while?"

Ji Chang smiled slightly and replied, "I plan to go to Qingyafang Market which was newly established a month ago."

He paused, then asked, "Friend Wang, do you want to go with me?"

Wang Changsheng nodded, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes: "That's exactly what I mean. My cultivation is close to the late stage of foundation building, and I am planning to take a garrison mission to earn a lot of merit to exchange for some spiritual medicine and pills."

"What do you think, Fellow Daoist Han?"

When Ji Chang heard this, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.

Ji Chang smiled and said, "In that case, let's go to Qingya Market together so that we can take care of each other."

Wang Changsheng was delighted when he heard this. He quickly responded, "That's great. I feel more at ease having Fellow Daoist Han go with me."

The two smiled at each other, and the atmosphere became much more relaxed for a moment.

"Qingya Market is a newly established market. Although it is dangerous, there must be many opportunities." Ji Chang said slowly, with anticipation flashing in his eyes.

Wang Changsheng nodded and agreed: "Indeed, Qingyafang City is located on the front line and has not been explored much. The surrounding spiritual medicines, monsters and other resources must be rich."

Wang Changsheng then asked, "Fellow Daoist Han, when do you plan to set off for Qingyafang Market?"

Ji Chang pondered for a moment and replied, "I plan to leave for Qingya Market next month after I finish my garrison mission in Hongfeng Market."

Wang Changsheng agreed after hearing this: "This is a good arrangement. I will wait for you in Hongfeng Market for another month, and then we will go to Qingya Market together."

As time passed, night gradually fell.

Wang Changsheng stood up and said goodbye: "Friend Han, I have disturbed you for a long time today. I should go back now."

Ji Chang also stood up and said to him, "Fellow Daoist Wang, take care."

……

A month later.

Ji Chang ended his garrison mission in Hongfengfang City.

He and Wang Changsheng stood at the south gate of the market town.

"Brother Wang, it's time for us to set off." Ji Chang reminded, and a faint light flashed on his body.

Wang Changsheng nodded, his eyes flashing with anticipation.

The two walked side by side, their bodies turned into rays of light, soaring into the sky, heading towards the southwest.

After two months of travel, they finally arrived at Qingyafang City.

Ji Chang suddenly frowned and looked into the distance with sharp eyes.

Wang Changsheng noticed his strangeness and asked curiously, "Brother Han, what's wrong?"

Ji Chang did not answer immediately, but carefully sensed the front with his spiritual sense.

After a moment, he said in a deep voice: "Brother Wang, look at that dense forest."

Wang Changsheng activated his spiritual sense and sensed in the direction of Ji Chang's finger, only to see a dense forest.

But at first, he didn't notice anything unusual.

"On those branches..." Ji Chang continued to remind.

Wang Changsheng took a closer look and was shocked.

Only then did he see clearly that what were hanging on the branches were actually shriveled corpses!
The skin of these corpses was tightly attached to their bones, as if all the blood and flesh had been sucked out, leaving only a layer of skin and bones.

Their eyeballs are deeply sunken, and the dark eye sockets seem to tell of the fear and despair they experienced in life.

The leaves in the dense forest swayed gently in the breeze, making a rustling sound, which formed a sharp contrast with the mummies, adding a touch of weirdness and horror.

The sunlight shone through the gaps in the leaves, scattering on the mummy in patches, making the whole scene even more eerie.

Wang Changsheng only felt a chill on his back and he swallowed.

Ji Chang's face showed some caution. "Looking at their clothes, they should all be foundation-building monks."

Wang Changsheng's expression turned serious. "What's going on? Is there someone secretly doing this?"

"Not sure." Ji Chang shook his head, "But it's clear that things are not peaceful here. We have to be careful."

(End of this chapter)