"Oh?"

Master Jie Hai's words made the young experts present perk up.

The Fourth Prince smiled and asked, "How did the four of you come to an agreement?"

That Sixth-Rank expert from Nine Immortals Dao Palace cupped his hands with a smile:

"Our Nine Immortals Dao Palace has decided to put up 100 Spirit Nurturing Pills and 10 Foundation Consolidation Pills as rewards."

"Hiss—"

The young experts present sucked in a sharp breath, their eyes gleaming.

A hundred Spirit Nurturing Pills were nothing special—as long as someone had money, they could probably buy them.

But Foundation Consolidation Pills? Even money wasn't a guaranteed ticket.

These pills could boost internal technique cultivation, especially for young disciples whose internal techniques weren't yet deeply refined—the effect was miraculous!

Lin Caiyi and the other players naturally understood the value of Spirit Nurturing Pills and Foundation Consolidation Pills, their breathing turning slightly heavier.

Seeing this, that Sixth-Rank expert from the Divine Sect also smiled and cupped his hands:

"Our Divine Sect intends to offer two Divine Soul Grand Revival Pills as the prize."

A glint of sharp light flashed in Master Jie Hai's eyes.

The Sixth-Rank experts from Nine Immortals Dao Palace and Extreme Flame Sword Manor exchanged knowing smiles.

Lu Yunchen's face showed surprise.

The other Directors present were also taken aback.

The young experts from the Divine Sect were all stunned.

The next moment, they suddenly became fired up with fighting spirit, their faces glowing.

"The Divine Sect is actually offering Divine Soul Grand Revival Pills as prizes? Seriously?"

"I've heard that taking this pill can enhance one's innate talent and comprehension. Even though only the first pill has this miraculous effect, there are plenty of people in various Martial Markets offering a hundred thousand silver taels for it and still unable to find a buyer!"

Yang Ling had keen perception. The moment he heard about enhanced talent and comprehension, his first thought was of his Spirit attribute points!

"Director Yun, what exactly is a Divine Soul Grand Revival Pill?"

He looked at Yun Ruo, a trace of burning desire deep in his eyes.

The Nine Immortals Dao Palace's prize was already good enough, but the Divine Sect's prize was even more tempting!

"This item is close to the Twelve Sacred Martial Medicines. It can improve talent and speed up martial arts training."

Yun Ruo was also somewhat surprised, her expression turning serious:

"I've heard that the higher one's talent, the better the pill's effect, but I don't know the specifics myself.

Because I've never taken it. I'm surprised the Divine Sect is offering such a precious medicine as a prize this time... strange..."

The Fourth Prince's expression was peculiar as he said:

"Divine Soul Grand Revival Pill?! This is one of the Divine Sect's precious medicines. Li Ruhai, is your Divine Sect really going to offer this as a prize?"

Li Ruhai smiled and nodded: "Before coming, our Sect Master ordered me to bring these two precious medicines.

We hope to have an in-depth exchange with Arhat Temple, Nine Immortals Dao Palace, and Extreme Flame Sword Manor.

Consider it a way to nurture the younger generation of our Zhao State."

The Fourth Prince cupped his hands solemnly:

"The Divine Sect is thoughtful."

That Sixth-Rank expert from Extreme Flame Sword Manor slowly spoke:

"Our Extreme Flame Sword Manor is not well-versed in the art of alchemy, so we don't have such fine things.

The prize we're offering this time is a spot in the Extreme Flame Cave."

A spot in the Extreme Flame Cave?

The disciples of Extreme Flame Sword Manor's eyes lit up again.

But the disciples from other sects furrowed their brows one after another.

The Fourth Prince was also somewhat surprised.

"Pei Ran, although the Extreme Flame Cave is your Extreme Flame Sword Manor's cultivation sacred ground, it's only effective for disciples who practice your manor's internal techniques.

For outsiders, wouldn't going in there just turn them into roasted suckling pigs?"

Li Ruhai laughed: "This prize lacks sincerity."

Pei Ran let out a light chuckle: "Our Extreme Flame Sword Manor already considered this long ago. So, along with the Extreme Flame Cave spot, there's another prize attached.

An Outer Sect Disciple of Extreme Flame Sword Manor may receive the true transmission of our internal techniques!"

Li Ruhai was momentarily speechless.

Master Jie Hai and that Nine Immortals Dao Palace expert also showed shock on their faces.

The disciples from various sects exchanged glances, their expressions bewildered.

The entire courtyard fell into an eerie silence.

The Fourth Prince slowly spoke: "Pei Ran, are you serious about this? If a Divine Sect disciple, an Arhat Temple disciple, or a Nine Immortals Dao Palace disciple wins the prize, would you really pass on the Extreme Flame Sword Manor's internal techniques to outsiders? Accept them as Outer Sect Disciples?"

Pei Ran smiled: "Fourth Prince, if they're all accepted as Outer Sect Disciples, it doesn't count as passing them to outsiders."

The Fourth Prince nodded slightly: "In that case, this prize is decent."

With his words, it proved that Extreme Flame Sword Manor's prize was worthy and recognized.

But Li Ruhai let out a derisive laugh:

"Your Extreme Flame Sword Manor certainly thought things through well, but did you ever consider whether our Divine Sect disciples would be willing to become your Outer Sect Disciples?"

"The prize doesn't necessarily have to go to your Divine Sect. Can't our Extreme Flame Sword Manor disciples win it themselves?"

Pei Ran said with a half-smile.

At these words, everyone immediately understood Extreme Flame Sword Manor's intention.

"This is extreme confidence. They believe the prize will inevitably belong to Extreme Flame Sword Manor, so they offered a prize that's actually only beneficial to their own disciples."

"The Extreme Flame Cave sounds suitable for cultivating the third layer of Heaven's Will Divine Blade..."

Yang Ling pondered thoughtfully, then grew even more eager for this sparring match.

There were so many benefits!

This even exceeded his expectations for the Water Qilin Cave!

Master Jie Hai cleared his throat:

"Since the Divine Sect is so generous, and Nine Immortals Dao Palace and Extreme Flame Sword Manor are also very open-handed..."

Open-handed and generous?

Everyone's expressions turned strange.

Li Ruhai's smile grew even wider.

Master Jie Hai continued: "Our Arhat Temple can't be petty either. This time, we intend to offer one Vajra Bodhi as a prize."

He paused, "This is one of the Twelve Sacred Martial Medicines, so it should be worthy enough."

"... "

After a brief silence, the breathing in the courtyard immediately became very heavy.

The Fourth Prince looked at Master Jie Hai, a trace of disbelief in his eyes:

"Master Jie Hai, is Arhat Temple really going to offer a Vajra Bodhi as a prize?

Even I... have never taken this before..."

"The Twelve Sacred Martial Medicines? Judging by the Fourth Prince's reaction, this item must be superior to the prizes offered by the other three sects.

Arhat Temple is being this generous?"

Yang Ling's expression was somewhat peculiar.

"Jie Hai, how could Arhat Temple possibly offer one of the Twelve Sacred Martial Medicines as a prize?"

Li Ruhai frowned: "What's the trick?"

"There's no real trick. It's just that this Vajra Bodhi hasn't fully matured—it withered halfway."

Master Jie Hai smiled: "Its effect may only be a tenth of a normal Vajra Bodhi."

Everyone felt a slight sense of relief. That made sense.

Even ten Divine Soul Grand Revival Pills couldn't compare to a single normal Vajra Bodhi.

How could Arhat Temple be that generous?

Yang Ling instinctively looked toward Lu Yunchen, wanting to hear what prize the Ironclad Department's Yamen would offer.

"Alright, the prizes from the Four Top-Tier Sects have been settled. Now, how will the sparring proceed? What are the rules?"

The Fourth Prince spoke again.

Yang Ling's heart jolted. What did this mean?!

Did the Ironclad Department not have a part in this competition?

Li Huaiyi and the other Seventh-Rank talents of the Ironclad Department looked dejected. They too realized the Ironclad Department seemed excluded from the sparring.

"Our Ironclad Department is a government body of Zhao State. We basically don't participate in this kind of Jianghu competition, and the Department Head doesn't want us involved either."

Yun Ruo's voice sounded in Yang Ling's ear.

Yang Ling found this hard to accept for a moment.

"Director Lu, your Ironclad Department has also brought thirty Seventh-Rank young talents this time. This is a rare opportunity—why not join our competition?"

Master Jie Hai suddenly smiled.

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