However, although the quota to participate in Pagoda Climbing Ceremony had increased, it was still too difficult for many disciples with relatively poor cultivation bases.
Because if one wanted to participate in Pagoda Climbing Ceremony, one need to compete with strength. Naturally, the higher the cultivation base, the better the advantage.
In the past, one only needed to pass a certain test, which one could pass by luck too. But now, the quota could only be obtained through competition, so strength naturally was important.
This point made many people sigh, for instance Zhao Zhi.
Although Zhao Zhi had been training hard since he got a martial art manual from Ling Xiao, and his cultivation base had now reached Peak Rank Two Transcendent Realm, this cultivation base was not high.
It might be difficult to enter even the top fifty for him.
The Moonlight Sect’s Inner Court currently had roughly two hundred disciples, of which about one hundred were Rank One Transcendent Realm martial artists.
As for the others, their cultivation bases were higher, so Zhao Zhi didn’t know his exact position. He could only try his best to improve his strength to his limit. If he could grab a quota, then it would naturally be the best.
Dai Yuling’s cultivation base was similar to Zhao Zhi, but because of her unique cultivation method, she had already reached the Initial Rank Three Transcendent Realm.
Both of them were barely qualified enough to get a quota.
But when Ling Xiao gave them excellent-treasured artifact-grade defensive treasure, their self-confidence suddenly soared.
In a battle between the martial artists with the same level of strength, one who possessed a treasure would definitely be much stronger.
Especially a defensive treasure, which could play a big role in critical moments.
Looking at the excellent-treasured artifact-grade defensive treasure in his hand, Zhao Zhi said excitedly: “Senior Brother Ling, thank you very much. I, Zhao Zhi, owe you, Ling Xiao for a lifetime. When I inherit the throne, I will definitely protect your relatives and friends.”
He could just do that. After all, in terms of aptitude, he truly couldn’t compare to Ling Xiao. It would be a bit hypocritical to say that he would save or help Ling Xiao in the future. But as the most valued prince of Northern Han Dynasty, he had some influence in the secular world. It was relatively simple for him to protect the Divine Sword Sect.
“By the way, Senior Brother Ling, did you get this treasure from Divine Armament Hall?”
Although Ling Xiao still had the status of an outer disciple, how could Zhao Zhi now know about Ling Xiao’s terrifying strength?
Although Wu Yang and Qin Wu didn’t publicize what happened in Sand Family Fortress after they returned, and just told Meng Yuan about it, Zhao Zhi could feel that Ling Xiao’s aura was different.
Therefore, he addressed Ling Xiao as Senior Brother.
In the sect, the strong were respected.
Expect for the relationship of master and disciple, which never changed, the relationships of senior brother, senior sister, and so on were all determined by their cultivation bases. This was also a kind of intensive measure.
“Divine Armament Hall?”
Ling Xiao was stunned for a moment. He truly hadn’t known that Moonlight Sect had such a place.
“Senior Brother Ling, could it be that you don’t know about it? There are quite a few good treasures in the Divine Armament Hall. You obtained a lot of contribution points last time, did you exchange all of them with martial art manuals?”
Zhao Zhi asked in surprise.
“No, I was in a hurry to leave the sect to train, so I haven’t used them yet.”
Ling Xiao touched his chin and felt that he truly had to go to this Divine Armament Hall.
The armaments were not limited to just attacking weapons and defensive tools.
It also includes some special items to assist in cultivation, combat, and so on. Naturally, it also includes arcane scrolls, which could also be regarded as a kind of treasure.
During this period of time, Ling Xiao had seen the power of arcane scrolls, as long as the power of many supplementary magic weapons and attack magic weapons.
In any case, he had a lot of points now, and there was no need to exchange martial art manuals, so it was better to exchange a few magic weapons.
Like that, his combat power would increase a lot.
After all, anything could happen in Pagoda Climbing Ceremony. With more protection, there would be a greater assurance of success.
“Thank you for reminding me, Junior Brother Zhao, I’ll go to Divine Armament Hall to take a look.”
After parting with Zhao Zhi, he delivered the last excellent-grade defensive treasured artifact to Shagguan Lei.
Naturally, he did this very secretly, and he made sure that no one saw it.
Afterward, he inquired about the location of Divine Armament Hall and went there.
Divine Armament Hall belonged to important halls of Moonlight Sect like Formation Hall and Medicine Hall.
The Hall Masters of Formation Hall and Medicine Hall were Peak Rank Nine Transcendent Realm powerhouses.
But the Hall Master of Divine Armament Hall was a real Celestial Worthy.
Moreover, this Hall Master was Ling Xiao’s old acquaintance, Golden Light Celestial Worthy, who was also Leng Hao’s Master.
“Hahaha, little fellow, we meet again.”
When Golden Light Celestial Worthy saw Ling Xiao, he was very friendly. Although Ling Xiao had refused to become his disciple before, he was not a petty person.
“It turned out that Celestial Worthy is actually the Hall Master of Divine Armament Hall!”
Ling Xiao courteously greeted Golden Light Celestial Worthy. His impression of this Golden Light Celestial Worthy was still very good.
He immediately explained his purpose for coming here.
“Want supplementary magic items? Okay, no problem, pick any you like. Regardless of what grade magic items they are, fifty percent off for the first one, and twenty percent off for the second one!”
Golden Light Celestial Worthy said with a smile.
“Celestial Worthy, you have to think about this clearly. Last time, I made a great contribution to the sect, so I get a twenty percent discount on the purchase of all pills, martial art manuals, and martial tools. So, the discount you mentioned will be further calculated in the discounted price.”
Ling Xiao said with a smile.
“This lordship naturally knows it. But since Heavenly Maiden has her eyes on you, you are the future hope of the Moonlight Sect. And this lordship has one request for you, that is to help Leng Hao as much as you can.”
Golden Light Celestial Worthy explained why he was treating Ling Xiao so favorably.
“Since you have said so, this junior will naturally not refuse.”
Helping Leng Hao was just a small effort, but he could get the assistance of Golden Light Celestial Worthy like that. Even if there was no discount, Ling Xiao would have agreed. Ling Xiao had calculated this deal very clearly.
“In that case, follow me. Although you said that you want to choose supplementary martial items, this lordship thinks that you need to take a look around. In fact, even similar weapons have completely different attributes and effects.”
While leading Ling Xiao into the Divine Armament Hall, Golden Light Celestial Worthy said: “This lordship knows that you have two swords in your hands, which might have already reached rare-treasured artifact-grade, but both of them are ice attributed. This lordship thinks that you can choose some swords that match your attributes. Like that, it will be even more suitable to display your power.”
His words reminded Ling Xiao.
<Twelve Golden Lotuses Formula> had the power of twelve celestial phenomena.
However, his Ice Dragon Sword and Floating Snow Sword were both ice attributed, which was obliviously not suitable.
At the moment, he needed swords with four attributes—wind attribute, lightning attribute, rain attribute, and thunder attribute, which were more suitable to bring out the might of the power of celestial phenomena.
Naturally, it would be best if he could gather the power of all twelve celestial phenomena.
“This junior understands, thank Celestial Worthy for reminding me.”
Ling Xiao nodded his head, and he already had a plan in his heart.
In the Divine Armament Hall, after entering the first place was the place to trade magic weapons. On the counter, weapons of various shapes and attributes were displayed.
