Seeking the Tao in the Mortal World

In the tao conference, the winner couldn't be decided in such a childish way. Even if there was no fighting match, they couldn't just compete with debates and active challenges.

If there was a nice gentleman whom no one dared to challenge out of courtesy, how would it be fair?

In that case, even the intention of the tao conference would be lost.

Of course, this kind of situation where no one wanted to challenge was rare. Under normal circumstances, young disciples were still very motivated, but Qin Yi was too unpredictable.

In the match against the eccentric skills, the sect master said that he benefited a lot from the match. Against the medical sect, he was unaffected by the elixir. His way of elixir might even be better than the medical sect. Against the scheming sect, Zheng Yunyi miscalculated against him, but he somehow knew Zheng Yunyi's belongings, leaving him humiliated in the Immortal Palace.

Whoever dared to provoke this strange opponent might be the one who got embarrassed.

But many people weren't convinced to let him win first place this way.

To truly convince them, there must be a fight.

"Last night, after discussion with the deacons and Palace Master, we unanimously agreed that a fight needs to be added. The mode is roughly to choose a trial place, and whoever completes the trial first will win."

Qin Yi smiled and turned to look at Ju Yunxiu on the podium. Ju Yunxiu was reading a book with her head down as if she didn't care about anything. Her judgment on the Immortal Palace's decision couldn't be more accurate.

"There are many trial places suitable for disciples at the Piano Heart Stage, and some of them are dangerous. Palace Master says that we can choose the Geo Secret Realm. The celestial fruits in the secret realm are ripe at this time, which can be used for competition. One disciple from each sect will enter and collect the fruits, whoever collects the most wins."

Ju Yunxiu didn't even raise his head and said calmly, "Is this really the decision of Palace Master?"

Elder Wu bowed and said, "It is indeed."

Ju Yunxiu finally put down the book and said coldly, "In order not to destroy the ecology and prevent some special treasures from becoming extinct, there are still many beastkins in the Geo Secret Realm, as well as dangerous miasma left since ancient times. They are not artificially developed by us. Doesn't Palace Master know that Piano Heart Stage disciples may die in there?”

Elder Wu said, "We also mentioned this matter to the Palace Master, but the Palace Master said that if we are obsessed with interests and do not know how to compete, we will perish when the calamity comes."

Tian Jizi said, "What kind of calamity does Palace Master divine?"

"This is not what I know."

The craftsman Mo Linzi said, "Palace Master is right. Well, I will let Gongshu Lu go in to gain some experience. He has already lost to Qin Yi before, so no matter how many celestial fruits he gets, he will only compete with others. He is second to Qin Yi by default.”

The old man holding the wine gourd laughed, "Your decision isn't in line with Palace Master's intentions. My disciple Yin Yigu will participate."

"Yin Yigu is at the peak of the Piano Heart Stage. Old man, you are so vicious."

"Hehe..." The old man smiled, "Isn't Zheng Yunyi at the peak of the Piano Heart Stage? Don't tell me that Tian Jizi isn't sending Zheng Yunyi."

Tian Jizi said faintly, "I'm sending Zheng Yunyi. Like Mr. Mo said, Yunyi has already lost before, so this time he will only compete for second place."

Ju Yunxiu finally said, "I think you all should really study more."

Mo Linzi said, "Nephew Disciple Ju, what do you mean by this?"

"According to your arrangement, if Yin Yigu defeats Qin Yi, and Zheng Yunyi or Gongshu Lu defeats Yin Yigu, who will be first? Another round? Or a points system? There is no end. You enjoy watching this low-level tao conference, but not for me. I want to go back to sleep." Ju Yunxiu said impatiently, "Those who have participated should just quit and give the chance to those who haven't participated."

The old man with the wine smiled and said, "Talents are rare. There are only one or two outstanding ones in each sect. If Nephew Disciple Gongshu and Nephew Disciple Zheng don't participate, then the rest of them will be mediocre. It will likely be Nephew Disciple Qin and Yigu competing for victory."

Tian Jizi suddenly said, "We should have Palace Master make a decision, otherwise there is no way to settle this matter."

No one spoke. In fact, no matter what everyone thought, they also hoped that the Palace Master, who had not shown himself for many years, could come out and preside over the event properly.

The main reason why the tao conference was such a trivial matter was that there were no strict regulations and everyone was too casual. Although the current situation was caused by the way of the Immortal Palace, Palace Master also had a great responsibility.

He even said that 'if we are obsessed with interests and do not know how to compete, we will perish when the calamity comes'. However, if he couldn't be a good leader and was in a semi-retired state, wouldn't the sect perish when the calamity comes? What was the point of training just a few disciples?

As for Tian Jizi, he also hoped to take advantage of the peer power to force Palace Master to show himself so that he could peek at his current status.

In the silence, a strange voice suddenly came from the air. It was strange because it seemed to come from a very faraway place, but it seemed to be echoing in everyone's ears.

"It's not easy for you all to have such a debate." Palace Master seemed to be smiling. "It seems that this tao conference has a different candidate. I heard that a new disciple named Qin caused such ripples."

Ju Yunxiu said, "Yes, he is Qin Yi, a disciple of my sect. I accepted him on my behalf of my Master a few months ago. Now he is my Junior."

"Qin?" Palace Master's voice suddenly stopped, then he semeed to be mumbling in a low voice, "Damn why does this name sound familiar..."

Qin Yi scratched his head at the side. He also felt that this person's tone was somewhat familiar, but this erratic and weird sound transmission mode had completely distorted the timbre. It was impossible to tell where he had heard it. It was probably just an illusion.

As a Palace Master, you don’t even know the most famous name among your disciples recently? Won't you feel shame about it? n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Elder Wu pointed at Qin Yi and indicated that he was the disciple.

The atmosphere froze for a moment. Palace Master was stunned for a moment, then his strange voice sounded again, "Ermm..."

The four sect masters were speechless.

All the disciples were speechless too.

"By the way, have you all asked for the opinions of the parties concerned?" Palace Master's voice became even weirder and asked, "Qin Yi, what do you think of opponents who have already competed with each other participating in martial arts competitions again?"

Qin Yi was still racking his brains to figure out where he had heard this voice before.

Ju Yunxiu said quickly, "Qin Yi?"

"Oh." Qin Yi stood up, "I was lost in thoughts... I object to repeated entries... The circle is too small and there are too many acquaintances, so I will remain anonymous."

Ju Yunxiu glared and said, "What nonsense? Answer seriously."

"The serious answer is. Quit if you have lost. If anyone has any objection, I can have a rematch now."

"Great!" Palace Master's voice suddenly became louder, making people's eardrums buzz. "Let's do it this way. Hey someone go and fight with Qin Yi..."

"Wait a minute, that's not what I meant." Qin Yi couldn't laugh or cry, "I meant to change the participants of the trial field..."

Palace Master sighed in boredom, "Let's do as he said then."

After that, there was silence.

Everyone looked at me, and I looked at you. The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

Are you familiar with Qin Yi, Palace Master? Why are you listening to his opinion? Where is the demeanor of Palace Master?

Ju Yunxiu was half-smiling, the drunkard was thoughtful, and Mo Linzi was indifferent - he proposed that Gongshu Lu participated in the competition really to train his disciple.

Only Tian Jizi was expressionless.

They have even finished planning on how Zheng Yunyi would plot against Qin Yi. Who should they switch in such a hurry?

TL: An acquaintance? Who could it be?