Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 144: Guardian Quota!

Lin Xuan instantly agreed to a first matter without question, but the second one made him frown.

He said, "Pavilion Master, you know that Chu Zhongtian and I are cultivating the same inheritance. Only one of us can walk this path to the end."

"By asking me to give up the fight, are you telling me to abandon my inheritance? To be honest, I’m afraid I can’t do that."

"Lin Xuan, you’ve misunderstood. I’m not asking you to give up," the Wangyue Pavilion Master said, shaking her head. "I simply think three years is too short. It will be difficult for you to catch up to Chu Zhongtian."

"My meaning is that you should wait a few more years. When you are confident in your ability to face him, it will not be too late to make your move."

The other elders present also chimed in, advising him similarly.

Only then did Lin Xuan understand. He smiled and said, "Pavilion Master, rest assured, I am confident."

"How about this? If I can become a Grandmaster within three years, will you allow me to have my duel with Chu Zhongtian?"

"Very well. If you can become a Grandmaster within three years, then I will no longer stand in your way," the Pavilion Master replied.

She didn’t believe Lin Xuan could actually become a Grandmaster in just three years. Even with his heaven-defying talent, it seemed impossible.

With those two matters settled, Lin Xuan thought of something else. "Pavilion Master," he said, "I need some Dragon Blood Vine. Does the Wangyue Pavilion have any?"

Dragon Blood Vine! The surrounding elders exclaimed in surprise, and even the Pavilion Master was taken aback.

She naturally knew what Dragon Blood Vine was. It possessed potent Dragon Dao Power and was exceedingly rare. Shaking her head, she said, "We do not have any in the Wangyue Pavilion."

"Alright." Lin Xuan sighed. "Then what about Sanye Swordgrass? Can you give me a stalk?"

Sanye Swordgrass, on the other hand, was a treasure from the Heavenly Dao Academy. That was something that could possibly be obtained.

But the Wangyue Pavilion Master shook her head again. "We cannot give you such precious items directly. However, we can provide you with other cultivation resources. In addition, we can give you points. How about this? I’ll give you 10,000 points to start."

"Alright." Lin Xuan nodded. 10,000 points isn’t bad. Winning the alchemy competition will get me another 10,000 points, for a total of 20,000. Then I’ll only be 10,000 short of what I need for the Sanye Swordgrass. With the Sanye Swordgrass, I can trade with the Yu Family for the Dragon Blood Vine! At the thought, Lin Xuan couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement.

Just then, the Wangyue Pavilion Master spoke again. "We may not have Dragon Blood Vine, but we can help you obtain another source of Dragon Dao Power."

Lin Xuan was taken aback. What other source of Dragon Dao Power?

"We’ve also heard of this Serpent Fist you practice. It requires the absorption of potent Dragon Dao Power, so cultivating within a Dragon Vein would be best."

"You know of the Dragon Concealment Spirit Vein, don’t you? That spirit vein contains a measure of Dragon Dao Power."

"At present, the Dragon Concealment Spirit Vein does not have a Guardian."

"According to my sources, the Heavenly Dao Academy will soon be selecting a Guardian for the Dragon Concealment Spirit Vein. I will fight to secure that position for you, making you its Guardian."

"That way, you can enter the Dragon Concealment Spirit Vein to cultivate whenever you wish. It should greatly accelerate your progress."

A position? A Guardian? What does that mean? Lin Xuan was puzzled.

The Wangyue Pavilion Master patiently explained, "All major spirit veins are protected by an array, and powerful experts are assigned to watch over them. The so-called Guardian is the one responsible for overseeing the entire spirit vein."

"The Dragon Concealment Spirit Vein currently lacks a Guardian. If you become its Guardian, you will be able to control the array there. You can then enter the Dragon Concealment Spirit Vein to cultivate at any time."

Lin Xuan’s eyes lit up. He had, of course, been to the Dragon Concealment Spirit Vein before—more than once, in fact. He knew that deep within it grew a mighty Dragon Blood Vine. Not only that, but the draconic power there was also immense. If he could cultivate there, it would surely be a case of getting twice the result with half the effort! His cultivation speed would increase dramatically.

He grew excited at the prospect and asked, "Is it really possible?"

"Rest assured. We at the Wangyue Pavilion will spare no expense to secure this position for you."

"Thank you, Pavilion Master!" Lin Xuan was ecstatic. He then added, "By the way, regarding the matter of obtaining the Celestial Spirit Fruit for Senior Sister Ye, is there anything I need to do?"

"There’s no rush on that. We will arrange for you to make your move when the time is right."

After that, Lin Xuan left the Moon Viewing Hall and headed once again to the Task Hall. He was going to claim his points.

Along the way, disciple after disciple greeted Lin Xuan. The members of Wangyue Pavilion looked upon him with admiration. He truly is the peerless genius of our Wangyue Pavilion!

As he walked beyond the grounds of Wangyue Pavilion, disciples from the other pavilions also regarded him with awe.

Mo Fan had three of his spirit veins crippled; who would dare to challenge Lin Xuan now?

And so, Lin Xuan arrived at the Task Hall without any trouble. Using his status as the champion of the alchemy competition, he claimed his 10,000 points.

With 20,000 points in hand, Lin Xuan was in an excellent mood.

He then returned to his personal estate to continue his cultivation.

「Meanwhile, at the Star Pavilion.」

Mo Fan was the picture of despair. "Master," he pleaded, "you must avenge me! You have to kill that boy!"

Three of his spirit veins had been crippled, causing his cultivation level to plummet. Even after his injuries healed, he would only be a three-star Martial General. Worse, his future cultivation would be severely impacted. The blow was simply too great for him to bear.

"Disciple, do not worry. I will see to it that you are avenged," Elder Yao Guang said through gritted teeth. He hated Lin Xuan to the bone and wished he could strike him down that very instant.

But he knew he couldn’t act rashly; he had to bide his time and wait for an opportunity. He went to the Star Pavilion Master to discuss a plan.

The Star Pavilion Master said, "If you make a move now, the Wangyue Pavilion Master will not let you off. Wait for some time. Strike when the right opportunity presents itself."

The Star Pavilion Master waved his hand, dismissing Elder Yao Guang. He had other, more important matters to attend to. Revenge isn’t the priority. The most crucial thing right now is to secure the Guardian position for the Dragon Concealment Spirit Vein.

The Dragon Concealment Spirit Vein was an exceptional vein. Though not large, it contained Dragon Dao Power, making it incredibly precious.

It was currently without a Guardian, and the Star Pavilion was determined to seize this opportunity.

Competition for the Guardian position was fierce. Not only did the Star Pavilion desire it, but so did the Wangyue Pavilion. Even the Tianyang Pavilion and the Purple Mist Pavilion were vying for it.

The powerhouses of the four great pavilions began to employ all manner of schemes, initiating a struggle both in the open and in the shadows.

The Star Pavilion Master was determined to obtain this position for his disciple, Chu Zhongtian.

However, Chu Zhongtian was already the Guardian of another spirit vein—a medium-sized one. According to the rules, a person could only be the Guardian of a single spirit vein, which meant Chu Zhongtian was ineligible to guard a second.

But the Star Pavilion Master wasn’t worried. He had more than one disciple.

He summoned his youngest disciple, Song Tiange.

"Once I secure the Guardian position for the Dragon Concealment Spirit Vein, I plan to place it under your name," he said. "This way, your Senior Brother Chu Zhongtian will also be able to access the Dragon Concealment Spirit Vein to cultivate whenever he pleases."