The Birth of Sword God-Chapter 359 - 319: Opening Treasure Chests
The East and West Continent Competition’s round of sixteen to eight concluded within a day.
Yet, among them, the Daoist Sect dominated half!
Besides Chu Huaixu’s family of three, Ji Sikong also advanced to the top eight.
This disciple, who was once referred to as one of the "Outer Sect’s Twin Prodigies" alongside Chang Le, was considered the top seed during the First Realm’s East Continent competition before the emergence of Chu Huaixu and others, making him a favorite for the Daoist Sect to seize victory.
He had good luck with the draw, avoiding the most formidable opponents, and managed to fight his way out of tight spots.
This caused the Daoist Sect disciples to hold their heads high and stand proudly during activities in the Moon Country’s capital.
Kuimu Quan from Spring and Autumn Mountain wasn’t as lucky, drawing Qin Xuexiao early on.
Moreover, the Emperor’s Divine Thought had awakened from slumber right before this competition, making the Crown Prince armed with his golden finger.
Clearly, after Chu Huaixu displayed his power on the arena, Qin Xuexiao had some thoughts of reclaiming his status.
Consequently, he didn’t hold back much, and Kuimu Quan quickly succumbed in defeat.
As for Zhao Xinghan from Luotian Valley, he drew Lin Zixuan, another lead character from the Moon Country’s realm.
Though this young girl was famed for her support abilities, playing a supportive role in the lead characters’ group, her personal combat power should not be underestimated, as she traded blows with Zhao Xinghan equally.
Additionally, being tutored by Ming Xuanji, her divine techniques were quite mysterious, seemingly always able to predict the opponent’s next move.
Zhao Xinghan, being the "flashy type" of competitor, seemed subtly countered.
Ultimately, Lin Zixuan narrowly clinched victory.
Geng Tianhe from Sword Sect did make it into the top eight.
This kid’s power has surged recently; evidently, after receiving guidance from Sword Venerable, he achieved substantial gains.
He is undeniably the type who learns by imagination, a typical prodigy.
Even back when Chu Huaixu was in the limelight, he managed to grasp some skills, and with the guidance of a renowned teacher, he has frequent moments of enlightenment.
To say, several matches in the round of sixteen to eight were fought quite thrillingly.
However, the outcome indeed unfolded exactly as Chu Huaixu expected.
The entire city talked about him as the Profound Yellow Leader.
Many Moon Country people were infuriated.
When discussing this, many couldn’t help but exclaim:
"I really hope this time the Crown Prince can beat him to a pulp!"
"Indeed, such arrogance! He needs to be taken down a peg."
"Does he truly think there are no capable people in my Moon Country!"
Though Qin Xuexiao was defeated by Chu Huaixu in the First Realm’s East and West Continent Competition, this time, the Moon Country people still have confidence in the Crown Prince.
He alone possesses four strands of the Emperor’s Divine Thought and holds the nation’s fortune, fighting on home ground with an enormous innate advantage.
Additionally, part of the reason for the Moon Country’s anger is that no matter how talented Chu Huaixu is, he is ultimately just a Third Realm cultivator, invincible among his peers.
Ultimately, he remains a lower-level cultivator.
His words are arrogant, and he doesn’t hold back during arena matches.
For a Third Realm cultivator to jump around like this, it’s naturally displeasing.
Soon, these events will spread throughout the Moon Country, potentially exaggerated further.
Once spread, how the story will evolve is truly unpredictable.
Nationwide outrage is no joke.
At least in the Imperial Capital, this fire has already ignited.
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As the night closed in, Chu Huaixu, who had just stirred a large storm, sat unaffected.
He sat on a cushion, checking his Character Panel.
Recently, he had claimed all the follow-up rewards for the main quest "East and West Continent Competition."
Earlier, he received the first-stage rewards before entering the Emperor’s Pool.
Half a month ago, he claimed the second-stage rewards.
And now, the rewards for breaking into the top eight have been claimed.
This gave him an additional 4 million points of free experience points in his Character Panel.
Of course, this is not the focus.
The focus is on the contents of the Backpack.
"Six Yellow Level treasure chests, three Profound Level treasure chests, and a bunch of miscellaneous functional items."
Chu Huaixu just opened all six Yellow Level treasure chests, revealing a heap of "junk."
If he were playing "Borrowed Sword" back then, he would consider these items worthwhile.
But now standing at such heights, his comprehensive strength far surpasses this version!
This causes some special items to no longer fit his current circumstances.
"But the items in the Profound Level treasure chest should all be usable."
He rubbed his hands and began opening the chests.
The first chest revealed three Profound Level Technique Upgrade Coupons.
"Not bad, at least the quantity is decent."
"Gather more, and merge them together later to see if they can be converted into an Earth Level Technique Upgrade Coupon."
Although Chu Huaixu has achieved Great Perfection in "Six Out of Seven," he will need to learn some new Earth Level Techniques in the future.
Techniques like body technique and defense technique.
Originally named "Form of a Crane," he feels "Feixuan" is somewhat lacking now.
Regarding defense techniques, he already knows what to learn.
When he returns to the Daoist Sect, he plans to head to the Library Pavilion for an exchange.
If this competition goes smoothly, the sect will surely reward him generously, exchanging a few Earth Level Techniques will be no problem!
This makes Earth Level Technique Upgrade Coupons quite valuable.
And in the second Profound Level treasure chest, he found a high-tier Cleansing Spirit Talisman.
"If I had this earlier, during the possession in the Emperor’s Pool, it might have been helpful," Chu Huaixu thought to himself.
Low-tier cleansing spirit talismans are ineffective against the Emperor’s Divine Thought, but high-tier ones are different, offering some benefit.
However, Chu Huaixu quickly reconsidered: "Would this item be useful for my Fifth Sect Master, Zhong Ming?"
He guessed it might be of some use.
However, the Cleansing Spirit Talisman is not a high-end item, even at the high-tier doesn’t possess overly miraculous effects.
Zhong Ming’s situation is caused by his Primordial Spirit; if the talisman can accelerate healing progress, that would be good.
"Today’s luck isn’t great," he sighed.
"But luckily, the upcoming task rewards are very rich."
"Winning the next round will earn an Earth Level treasure chest and 1 point of random special attribute."
"The round after that, the semifinal, the rewards include an Earth Level treasure chest and 1 point of designated special attribute."
"The final showdown for the leader position will directly offer a Celestial Level treasure chest along with 1 Spiritual Embryo attribute!"
This is truly tempting.
Chu Huaixu believes the random special attribute, given the system’s habit, will likely be added to "Gathering Spirit."
Regarding the designated special attribute points, he will prioritize "Physique" and "Comprehension."
Both are leading attributes, currently at 7 points.
Chu Huaixu’s plan is to choose one from these, aiming to max out one attribute to 10 points first!
"Personally, I prefer ’Physique’ more," he thought.
Comprehension is quite sufficient for now.
Additionally, within his family trio, someone already has a comprehension of 10.
But having Physique at 10 doesn’t exist.
Although it’s proven that "Resurrection Coin" is usable, enabling him to resurrect, the feeling of dying is certainly unpleasant.
Maxing Physique will make him more resilient!
Moreover, he doesn’t know what Physique 10 is like.
Among the four lead characters, none possesses Physique 10.
Big Ice Cube has Spiritual Embryo attribute 10, Xiaoxu has Comprehension 10, Lin Zixuan is suspected of having Gathering Spirit 10.
As for Qin Xuexiao, he’s nicknamed Family Background 10 by players...
But this guy’s attributes seem quite balanced, likely all at 9.
As for the reward for the task’s final showdown "Spiritual Embryo attribute," that goes without saying, Chu Huaixu has been longing for it.
"Once elevated further, I will become an Upper Grade Spiritual Embryo."
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(ps: First update of the month, please vote.
Still suffering from flu, feeling uncomfortable. Planning to sleep early, second update in the afternoon, so don’t stay up waiting.)
