I Outworked the Entire Cultivation World

Chapter 265: Chapter 232: The Labyrinth Opens (Bonus for Cumulative 10,000 Tips)

The sky was as clean as washed, limitless with no clouds.

At the center square of Kongfang City, the Noble Families, Sects, and Independent Cultivators were occupying corner spots, preparing for the Foundation Establishment and Golden Core Cultivators to enter the maze, using a Great Array to shield against external probes.

Jiang Yuebai stood behind the Heavenly Interence Sect disciples, surrounded by Yun Shang, Ge Yuchan, Tang Weimian, Xie Jingshan, Hee Wangchen, and Song Zhi’ang.

Lu Nanzhi was on the side of the Lu Family disciples, indeed intending to participate in the Wind and Cloud Meeting with the identity of a Lu Family disciple, fighting for the Cultivation Family.

Yet Jiang Yuebai felt Lu Nanzhi had other plans; perhaps she didn’t want to burden these friends from the Sect, choosing instead to stand with the Cultivation Family. Anan had always been this way, doing her utmost to help with others’ affairs, but always bearing her own burdens alone.

Jiang Yuebai withdrew her gaze, finding Song Zhi’ang looking at her.

”What are you looking at, jealously thinking I’m stronger and sturdier than you?”

Jiang Yuebai jabbed at the sickly Song Zhi’ang, who coldly snorted and turned his head, his complexion even more pallid.

”Have you memorized the map and array formulas I gave you?” Jiang Yuebai whispered to the others.

Yun Shang nodded vigorously, while Ge Yuchan hesitated, ”I’m not good with formations; some formulas are hard to understand.”

Xie Jingshan also wanted to say he didn’t understand, but Hee Wangchen spoke, ”Isn’t it simple? Just...”

Hee Wangchen began explaining tirelessly, and the more Xie Jingshan and Ge Yuchan listened, the more confused they became, feeling Jiang Yuebai’s formulas were simpler and clearer.

”...it’s simple, right?”

Ge Yuchan pursed her lips, Xie Jingshan rubbed his temples, ”I think I’ll just memorize Jiang Yuebai’s.”

Tang Weimian chuckled, ”Don’t think too much. Once you’re in the maze, watch closely for positional changes, and you’ll naturally understand.”

”Weimian, come over here.”

Zhao Fuyi called Tang Weimian forward, gathering the late-stage to peak Foundation Establishment disciples from Heavenly Interence Sect. Jiang Yuebai listened with her head tilted, catching a few words.

”...whether we can secure a ranking depends on you five. Remember, if you encounter each other in the maze, you must support each other. In the internal hunting ground, face other Sect disciples first, united in external matters.”

”If you have the capacity, watch over your junior brothers and sisters; if not, prioritize your own safety. They each have a Breaking Boundary Pearl and will be transported out in case of life-threatening danger, so don’t worry too much. You bear the heavy responsibilities of the Sect Alliance and we hope you all succeed and return victorious.”

Jiang Yuebai glanced at other Sects gathering, listening; it was all the same.

The senior disciples were tasked with heavy responsibilities, while the young generation just casually went in.

Next door at the Vajra Platform, it was even more excessive, the old monk insisted that the few martial monks vaguely familiar to Jiang must assist their senior brothers in repelling the Guardian Beasts in the inner hunting ground, helping them race to the high ground.

He even said that if necessary, they could sacrifice themselves.

Jiang Yuebai understood it was due to the young generation’s insufficient cultivation, limited power, for the entire Sect Alliance, yet felt a little uncomfortable inside.

Like a family with two children, the elder is expected to succeed academically, while the younger, not lacking talent, is told to just enjoy life.

”Those aiming for first place, what are you disheartened about?”

Lii Jiuchuan’s voice came, and Jiang Yuebai glanced at her master.

”Master, do you really think I can claim first place? Are you just coaxing me?”

Lii Jiuchuan smiled warmly, ”If I didn’t believe in you, why would I bet such significant things with the Kong Family? Show the spirit you had during the smaller contests.”

Jiang Yuebai was a bit worried, ”But this time, it’s not just me who can win.”

”Then if there’s really only you left, how confident are you in winning?”

Jiang Yuebai scratched her face, ”Fifty or sixty percent, but the methods... might not look too good.”

Lii Jiuchuan chuckled and shook his head, ”Go ahead and do what you must, anyone causing mischief outside will face my stern repercussions.”

Jiang Yuebai laughed softly, ”I’m just afraid by then you might want to dig a hole to hide.”

”This ’rascal disciple’ I accepted, must face it! Besides, everything you’ve done recently, which looked good?”

Laughing together, Jiang Yuebai felt relieved by her master’s tolerance, buoyed by having a solid support to charge forward boldly.

Before long, a late-stage Nascent Soul Sword Monarch from Guiyuan Sword Sect appeared, speaking on behalf of the Sect Alliance. Jiang Yuebai let her mind wander, recalling the maze map.

Fortunately, this Sword Monarch wasn’t long-winded, quickly stating the essence—set aside prejudices, unite externally, and demonstrate the strength of the major Sects of the Earth Spiritual Realm.

Similarly, the Noble Family Alliance and Independent Cultivator Alliance were the same; once finished, Kong and Fang Family clan leaders, along with Zhao Fuyi, the Sword Monarch of Guiyuan Sword Sect delivering the speech, and two Nascent Soul Independent Cultivators from the Independent Cultivator Alliance walked to the center of the square.

Six people pooled their efforts to open the Secret Realm.

”Master, True Monarch Fuyi should be at peak Nascent Soul now, right?” Jiang Yuebai asked.

Lii Jiuchuan nodded, ”Yes, after resolving her knot, she progressed quickly. A decade or so more polishing and she’ll reach Divinity Transformation.”

”A decade or so... I’d better hurry up.” Jiang Yuebai murmured.

At the square center, opening the array, Zhao Fuyi’s heart unexpectedly trembled. She slightly turned her head, seeing Jiang Yuebai looking at her, meeting eyes, Jiang Yuebai squinted and smiled, like a scheming little fox.

Zhao Fuyi withdrew her gaze, steadied her spirit, and with the other five, injected Spiritual Energy into the three ancient and mysterious totems on the square ground. The totems gradually lit up, radiating bright light.

Lii Jiuchuan explained from the side, ”Those are totems from the Ancient Times for the Three Races of Human, Demon, and Devil. The maze is like the path of Immortal Cultivation, rugged and winding, roads are numerous and ever-changing, filled with dangers. Everyone can only find their own path, reaching the final hunting ground.”

”And the hunting ground symbolizes the Ancient contest for Heaven and Earth Source Power, where the laws are chaotic, wild beasts rampant, only the strongest groups can gain advantage, standing invincible, defeating others to seize more Heaven and Earth Source Power.”

”Additionally, I’ve heard there are inheritances within belonging to the Three Races of Human, Demon, and Devil, though in tens of thousands of years no one has claimed them, or if someone did, it was never revealed. You can try looking inside.”

Jiang Yuebai grinned slyly, whispering, ”If I’m half-human half-demon, can I claim double portions?”

Lii Jiuchuan laughed, shaking his head, ”Greedy ghost!”

Spiritual Energy injection lasted for a full tea’s time. Amid the rumbling vibrations, Jiang Yuebai sensed two surging forces from the east and west of the city, converging beneath the square, vast as the deep sea.

The east was the Kong Clan City, the west was Fang Family’s territory.

Three immense stone pillars, thick as water tanks, rose slowly, exuding an ancient and melancholy aura, imbued with primal energy, grand yet inviolable.

In the center of the pillars, air flow formed whirlpools the size of heads, and the six people separately took out various Magic Treasure Artifacts, Elixir, Array Plates, etc., sacrificially throwing them into the whirlpools.

Because each opening of the entrance required sacrificing a large number of items, and the maze’s terrain was complex and changeable, not every item could be found at once, making the maze a treasure trove.

The whirlpool was like a giant beast, engulfing all the items, tightening suddenly and then expanding rapidly, transforming into a giant whirlpool three zhang square.

”Golden Core first, Foundation Establishment follow, quickly enter!”

Kong Clan Leader Kong Huaizheng shouted, and eighty-one ready Golden Core Cultivators holding Breaking Boundary Pearls charged into the whirlpool at the center of the pillars on tunneling light.

Jiang Yuebai lowered her head, flipping out her Breaking Boundary Pearl to hold it. Yun Shang and Ge Yuchan approached her, exchanging encouraging glances.

At this moment, the Little Ganoderma above Jiang Yuebai’s head moved, feeling someone’s gaze, she looked up and opened her eyes angrily.

Moh Baichun!!

By the nearby pillar, Moh Baichun raised an eyebrow at her and vanished into the entrance whirlpool.

This Moh Xinhei was unexpectedly in Kongfang City; she hadn’t even noticed!

Wait, the female cultivator who followed Moh Baichun into the whirlpool, her silhouette and posture seemed reminiscent of Xie Jingshan’s mother.

Jiang Yuebai turned to see Xie Jingshan stooping, ready to accelerate forward with his sword.

”Xie Jingshan, is your mother also participating in the Wind and Cloud Meeting?”

Xie Jingshan hesitated, instinctively touching the incense bag at his waist, ”No, right? She’s at home sharing romantic moments with my father. She gave me a sachet this morning and didn’t even bother to watch me participate in the Wind and Cloud Meeting.”

Jiang Yuebai squinted, could she have mistaken? Possibly, she’d only met her once, unlikely to have noticed if not for Moh Baichun.

”Go!”

Ge Yuchan urged from the side, rushing out first.

Jiang Yuebai refocused, leapt with Yun Shang, passed the pillars, and flashed into the whirlpool.