Worldwide Awakening: My Soul Kinds Are Lost-Chapter 655: Sect Competition? Even Dogs Won’t Attend_1

This task is indeed a challenging one; no wonder the rewards are great, Wang Linchi thought, looking at the Fierce Ghost in his hand. It had already slaughtered an entire village, its power reaching the Qi Cultivation Third Level. Only Xu Ling, the protagonist, could deal with it. If other Disciples from the Huangquan Sect were to try and capture this Fierce Ghost, they would probably be toyed with and killed.

With the Zombie World as his backing, when Xu Ling arrives, his Blood Soul Technique will arguably reach complete Fulfillment, and the Evil Ghosts in his Ghost Banner could reach the Second Layer of Qi cultivation. By that time, dealing with such a Qi Cultivation Third Level Fierce Ghost, combined with his own Fate, it wouldn't be a problem to kill it despite the disparity in power levels. A typical Outer Disciple of the Huangquan Sect at the Second Layer of Qi cultivation probably only has a Small Success in the Blood Soul Technique, and nothing more. As for whether the miscalculation in the assessment of the task Xu Ling received is due to inaccurate intelligence or the Huangquan Sect deliberately misleading him, it's unclear; either possibility exists. For the Huangquan Sect, spending 1 Contribution point to achieve something worth 10 Contribution points is a worthwhile endeavor. If the person who took up the task dies, it doesn't matter. There are plenty of Cultivators at the Qi Cultivation Stage. Every year, the Huangquan Sect abducts a large number of people from the territories of the Righteous Sects to serve as the foundation for their cultivation. For them, aptitude and Comprehension don't matter when practicing demonic techniques; as long as they have resources, they can make rapid strides. Therefore, someone will always stand out. As long as the base number is large, the grassroots level is completely insignificant. Even if no true talent emerges, these individuals are still resources consumed internally by the Sect.

With a casual press, Wang Linchi forced the Fierce Ghost's cultivation to crumble to the Second Layer of Qi cultivation. Afterwards, he killed it, leaving only ashes that dissipated into the air. He then picked up the Fierce Ghost's magical artifact, which was suffused with negative energy, and immediately destroyed it, leaving only a small fragment.

He didn't want to let the Huangquan Sect take advantage. If the agreed-upon level of the Fierce Ghost was the Second Layer of Qi cultivation and a Qi Cultivation Third Level Fierce Ghost emerged, then he would be at a great disadvantage. Even if he proved that it was a Qi Cultivation Third Level Fierce Ghost, the Huangquan Sect would not increase his reward; that's just how it works.

But speaking of which, how can this small village afford to nurture a Fierce Ghost of the Qi Cultivation Third Level? Wang Linchi wondered, looking at the small village with curiosity. Logically, such a situation should not arise. Shallow water can't produce a Jiaolong; that's common sense, unless the situation is abnormal.

After a thorough search, he indeed stumbled upon a unique item.

A Lower Grade Dark Yin Ghost Stone, an excellent material for raising ghosts. If refined into the Ghost Banner, it could elevate its quality to a mid-rank Primitive Tier Magical Artifact, Wang Linchi identified, recognizing it immediately.

The quality of Magical Artifacts is divided into four tiers: Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Primitive. This is the classification used in the Qiandao Realm, believed to be a concept passed down from the Green Nether Fairyland above. Outer Disciples of the Huangquan Sect have three basic Magical Artifacts: the Ghost Banner, the Corpse Raising Bag, and the Corpse Controlling Bell. Both the Corpse Raising Bag and Corpse Controlling Bell form a set and require the Corpse Control Sutra as a complement; if one wants them, they need to exchange Contribution points for them. However, the Ghost Banner is different. Along with the Human Soul Refinement Scripture, it is given as a membership benefit upon joining the Huangquan Sect. The Blood Soul Technique is a complementary Spell of the Human Soul Refinement Scripture; without this Spell, how could one extract living souls for cultivation? The Sect doesn't limit the Cultivation Technique offered as a membership benefit solely to the Human Soul Refinement Scripture; others, such as the Blood Refining Mysterious Dark Art and the Carry Mountain Drink Evil Scripture, are also available. The accompanying Spells differ, but they are all equally cruel.

Wang Linchi took out the Ghost Banner and casually stuffed the Lower Grade Dark Yin Ghost Stone into it; the transformation was completed instantly.

For him, refining devices isn't that difficult. If it weren't for the fact that he finds it troublesome, he could directly elevate this Ghost Banner to a supreme Heaven Tier Magical Artifact. The future of the Ghost Banner is quite promising; at least in terms of its Potential for advancement, it certainly has a lot of it. This Ghost Banner can not only protect one's Dao but also assist in cultivation. The disadvantage is also very clear: it is harmful to heaven and harmony. Moreover, if one fails to suppress the Evil Ghosts in the Ghost Banner, they will suffer a backlash from them.

Currently, no Evil Ghosts had been refined into this Ghost Banner. Xu Ling had just arrived in the Zombie World and hadn't had time to execute his plan before Wang Linchi dealt with him. Wang Linchi, naturally, had no free time either. After dealing with Xu Ling, he promptly adopted a new persona and came to the Qiandao Realm to stir things up. I haven't even had the chance to return to the Zombie World yet.

In this world, there are many kinds of Magical Artifacts, especially on the Demon Path side. There are all sorts of blades, spears, swords, and halberds, even pavilions and towers. This is unlike the Righteous Path, which is mostly composed of sword Cultivators who advocate that 'a single sword can break all laws' and seldom use other Magical Artifacts or practice other Spells. Even if they do cultivate Spells, they use their own Flying Swords as an aid, and their killing power is indeed formidable. Wang Linchi observed that their strength wasn't due to the inherent power of their Flying Swords. A Flying Sword is just a Magical Artifact; it's because they invest all their resources into their Magical Artifacts, even causing their swords to gain sentience, to live and die with them, thus cultivating their Life-bound Magical Artifacts. It's equivalent to them 'Charging Money,' investing more than half their net worth. If that didn't make them strong, wouldn't it be a waste? Unlike Cultivators of the Demon Way, who live precariously and in poverty, practicing whatever they can get their hands on and mastering nothing. Moreover, the Righteous Path Cultivators' Flying Swords are their Life-bound Magical Artifacts. While high-ranking Cultivators of the Demon Way might have the ability to refine such, those in the middle and lower echelons lack the resources, whereas almost every Righteous Path Cultivator has one. So, when individuals from both paths are on the same level, if the Cultivator of the Demon Way isn't instantly killed by a Flying Sword, only then do they qualify to engage in further battle with a Righteous Path Cultivator.

Wang Linchi decided to continue cultivating the Tai Mountain Seal, which he was currently using as one of the main nodes of the civilization computer within his body. Anyway, it's just sitting idle. It would be best if it could be presentable in grand halls, useful in the kitchen, and also capable of beating down ruffians. Otherwise, wouldn't it be a waste? In subsequent fights, I can just use this Tai Mountain Seal to crush people to death. Its abilities are plain and unadorned; the main thing is whether the effect is good. Just like a Flying Sword: one strike, and the enemy dies – that's good enough. As for the Ghost Banner, it can be cultivated. The living souls it uses can be taken from the Zombie World, and I don't need to worry about materials. I am, after all, a protagonist in a sense. Just like on this mission, I found advancement materials for the Ghost Banner; there will surely be more to come. Normally, I should rush back to the Huangquan Sect and participate in the Sect competition.

According to Xu Ling's original plan, that was indeed the case. However, Wang Linchi simply decided to slack off. Since he was currently out on a mission, he didn't actually have to attend the Sect competition; such a privilege existed. Many Sect Disciples actually use missions to avoid the Sect competition and thereby save their lives. However, tasks are ultimately limited. The fact that Xu Ling could receive a task, aside from his low strength, was also due to assistance from his Fate. Otherwise, at this critical juncture, most tasks would have already been suspended. So, those who wanted to escape have mostly already left. What? Recall all Disciples for the Sect competition? That's utterly insane.

The territory controlled by the Huangquan Sect is vast, with various towns and factions under its command, all requiring Disciples for maintenance. Furthermore, if Disciples on missions were recalled, the flow of resources they bring back would cease. This would not only create management problems but also cause the internal economy to decline, ultimately affecting the cultivation resources of the upper echelons. The so-called Sect competition is primarily to harvest wealth from Disciples, serving as extra income. To sacrifice main income for extra income – do they take the Huangquan Sect's upper echelons for fools? The extra income, however substantial, would be but a drop in the ocean compared to the main income. When it comes to their interests, their calculations are extremely precise; there's no way they would allow themselves to incur losses.

Xu Ling claims he wants to keep a low profile, but during the Sect competition, showing off and putting others in their place would be inevitable. He would also harvest a fresh wave of resources, then get targeted, and likely gain significantly from it all, Wang Linchi could easily foresee the subsequent plot developments. But I just won't go back. As long as the mission hasn't been submitted and is still within the time limit, it'll be fine. The time limit for this mission to investigate the Fierce Ghost is one year. Only two days have passed so far; there's still a long way to go. It's not too late to return after the Sect competition is over.

Successful tasks are rewarded. Failed or overdue tasks, of course, incur penalties. If one has Contribution points, they will be deducted. If not, one must work to pay off the debt. If the debt isn't cleared even upon death, their organs, flesh, and soul will be taken as payment. Either way, the Huangquan Sect always benefits. If it weren't for the insurmountable gap in power, the Huangquan Sect, with its oppressive ways, would have been overthrown long ago. Unfortunately, the real decision-makers are those aloof Jie-crossing Period Cultivators. As long as they don't die, the Huangquan Sect won't fall. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Wang Linchi preferred the Righteous Sects. They are far more principled, unlike the Demon Path Sects, who are shortsighted and always over-exploiting their resources.