Chapter 394: The Pagodas of Enlightenment

Early the next morning, an Elder brought Lou Mu Yan and Zi Che Shi to the central hall.

At this time, the Sect Leader and Elder Ao Rong were both sitting in the centre of the main hall, and there were more than a dozen pupils standing in front of them.

As soon as Lou Mu Yan approached, they found that the eleven pupils had a strong aura even when restrained.

It could be seen that these people were the old pupils of the Inner Sect and Lou Mu Yan saw Jin Se among the eleven people.

Jin Se cast a kind smile at Lou Mu Yan and blinked.

At the same time, many of the eleven people looked at the two of them in unison—with gazes of playfulness, indifference, disdain; the whole lot.

Then several Elders brought the new pupils from other Schools, who could enter the Pagodas of Enlightenment to cultivate, here. Lou Mu Yan recognised Di Shi Tian and Yin Hong among them.

When everyone had arrived, the Sect Leader cleared his throat lightly and said to the pupils below: “I think you all know the purpose of gathering you here today.”

The Sect’s specialisation Pagodas of Enlightenment is about to open, which is a very rare opportunity.” The Sect Leader paused, then said: “In the past, pupils who wanted to enter the Pagodas of Enlightenment to comprehend and cultivate must achieve a certain contribution points value or have certain talent recognised by the Guardian Elders of the Pagodas of Enlightenment.

“However, the situation this time is special, especially the new pupils who have entered the Inner Sect must seize this opportunity—you’ll all represent the Eight Extremes Sect in the coming Six Major Sects’ Grand Competition in three months.

“The most important thing is that this competition is related to the number of places each of the Six Major Sects can obtain to enter the Land of Inheritance, so the hope of the entire Sect is placed on you all.” The Sect Leader’s solemn gaze landed on the nine newly promoted Inner Sect Pupils including Lou Mu Yan.

Hearing him say this, all the pupils were stunned. Lou Mu Yan had long known about this from Huo Ling Long, but she also revealed a surprised expression at the right time.

“Sect Leader, do you mean that we need newly promoted Inner Pupils to compete for the places for the Land of Inheritance?” A mature-looking man among the old pupils stood up and cupped his hands to the Sect Leader as he asked.

The Sect Leader sighed and replied: “This decision was made by the Ancestors of the Six Major Sects, and no one dares to change it.”

“But they would only have been in the Inner Sect for three months before participating in the Six Major Sects’ Grand Competition, isn’t this a little suspenseful!” A burly-looking, straightforward pupil asked with furrowed brows.

“The other Sects will also have newly promoted Inner Sect Pupils participate in the Grand Competition. There is no doubt about this, that’s why we’re opening the Pagodas of Enlightenment to let them enter and cultivate. Presumably other Sects will also try their best to improve the strength of their newly promoted pupils in the next three months.” The Sect Leader said.

“Since they’re all standing on the same starting line, then it’s fair. It’s just that in the past, during the Grand Competition, us Eight Extremes Sect is always last. This time, it’s related to places for the Land of Inheritance. Our Eight Extremes Sect is at a very disadvantageous spot!” The mature-looking man spoke again.

The Sect Leader’s eyes also revealed some concern, “This is also something that can’t be helped. The rules set by the Ancestors need to be followed even if our Eight Extremes Sect is wiped out in the Grand Competition.”

In the last Six Major Sects’ Grand Competition, the Eight Extremes Sect only won third place in the Combat Competition and took second place in the Array Competition, while in all the other specialisations, they were completely wiped out.

“Enough now, it’s useless to talk so much about it.” Elder Ao Rong said with a stern expression: “This time, the newly promoted pupils of the Inner Sect are all rather good, and they may achieve excellent results. What you have to worry about now is how you can comprehend more in the Pagodas of Enlightenment.”

“Yes!”

“Ao Rong, take them to the Pagodas of Enlightenment.” The Sect Leader said as he waved his hand.

“Yes, Senior Brother.”

Ao Rong used a flying Magic Took to bring the group to a hidden hall. After activating the Array, he then used the Teleportation Array to teleport them all the Secret Area of the Eight Extremes Sect.

After entering the Secret Area, Lou Mu Yan saw five towering stone pagodas in front of her, revealing a feeling as if it had all experienced the vicissitudes of life, and each Pagoda of Enlightenment exuded the pressure of a High-Level Divine Tool.

“Ao Rong, so you’re the leader this time!” An Elder walked out from each of the five Pagodas of Enlightenment. One of them calmly looked at the twenty people behind Ao Rong and said: “This time, the pupils look pretty good overall.”

“To make you old thing say good, it seems that we still have hope of winning the Grand Competition between the Six Major Sects.” Ao Rong said with a smile.

The corners of the other Elders’ mouths twitched—this fellow, Ao Rong, just liked to cater.

When wasn’t their Eight Extremes Sect last? This group of pupils appeared good, but the newly promoted Inner Pupils from other Sects were even better.

“Alright, let me talk about the rules for entering the Pagodas of Enlightenment.”

One of the Elders who seemed to be highly respected stroked his grey beard and said.

“There are five Pagodas of Enlightenment, namely the Alchemy Pagoda, Talisman Pagoda, Smith Pagoda, Array Pagoda, and Taming Pagoda. Each Pagoda is divided into nine floors.

“Each floor of the Pagodas of Enlightenment has detailed Enlightenment Walls. You can start to comprehend when you insert your Mental Energy into the wall.

“If a pupil has a deep understanding of the things on the first floor of a Pagoda of Enlightenment, the Pagoda of Enlightenment will automatically activate and send the person to the second floor and so on, until you reach the limit of your comprehension, then the Pagoda of Enlightenment will send the pupil outside the Pagoda.

“Of course, the higher the floors you’re on in the Pagodas of Enlightenment, it means the more you have comprehended, and the stronger your talent for that specialisation.

“The opportunity is in front of you. After entering a Pagoda of Enlightenment, first adjust your mentality. If you can enter the Empty State, then it would be the best. If you’ve comprehended it to the limit and is teleported out, then don’t force it.” The Elder introduced the rules of the Pagodas of Enlightenment.

“Yes!” The twenty people replied in unison.

“If you have any questions, you can ask them now. After an incense stick of time, you can enter the Pagodas to comprehend.” The Elder paused, then said.

“Elder, this Junior has a question.” One of the old pupils stood up and said.

“Speak.”

“Do we choose which of the five Pagodas of Enlightenment we enter or are they arranged by Elders?”

“You choose for yourself. If someone doesn’t only have one specialisation, then after they are teleported out of a Pagoda of Enlightenment, they can continue to enter another Pagoda of Enlightenment.”

“Excuse me Elder, what is the highest floor of the Pagodas of Enlightenment has a pupil of the Sect entered?” A pupil asked with expectation and confidence.

“Among the five Pagodas of Enlightenment, a peerless genius of the Eight Extremes Sect who has already ascended to Guang’ling World has comprehended to the seventh floor, and it’s the seventh floor of four Pagodas.”

Hearing the Elder say this, many people had longing and varying emotions in their eyes.

Lou Mu Yan’s eyes were filled with interest. She sure wanted to see just how one comprehended in the Pagodas.

“As long as the pupils who enter the Pagoda comprehend to the fifth floor, then your future achievements will be extraordinary. You should all work hard.”

Here, the pupils and Elders exchanged questions and answer, and soon an incense stick of time arrived.

“Alright, you can choose one of the Pagodas of Enlightenment to enter. All five Pagodas can be entered for comprehension, but the time spent altogether cannot exceed two months.”

After three months was the Six Major Sects’ Grand Competition, so the longest time for comprehending in the Pagodas of Enlightenment was two months.

But although they said two months, the Elders of each Pagoda didn’t take it to heart.

Because except for the peerless genius who ascended and took one month and a half altogether in the four Pagodas, the others used, at most, one month to comprehend.