I conquered the cultivation world with scrambled eggs with tomatoes.

Chapter 576 I don’t even want to act anymore

"Such terrifying control! It can directly materialize spiritual energy in the swamp. They're gone right now. What's the point of fighting them? Or how are they supposed to fight the Redwood?"

"I didn't see it clearly just now. Tell me quickly, how were they suddenly pulled into the swamp?"

"The redwood spirit materialized and summoned a hand made of ice, which imprisoned the cultivator and pulled him into the nearest swamp."

"Is this even possible? Don't these cultivators even struggle?"

"They couldn't struggle at all; the redwood didn't give them any chance to struggle."

"Imagine, before you even start fighting, you're grabbed by the ankle and submerged in a swamp, unable to breathe, suffocating to death and then logging off. That's the most terrifying way to die."

"So, the rules of the sect competition are quite humane, allowing participants to withdraw midway."

"Unbelievable, they all abstained at once. I've never seen such cowardice."

"They clearly wanted to participate in the brawl, so why did they withdraw so quickly?"

"You'll have to ask them about that."

"Is this a powerful move by Hongmu? I didn't see Hongmu cast any instant spells this time, but he did recite a short incantation."

"He's using a staff; it must be because of his injuries."

"How to say."

"I watched an online course video about instant casting of spells. It really tests a cultivator's spiritual power. Without a lot of spiritual power, it is very easy for the spell to fail halfway through."

"Hongmu is so badly injured. She reported for six lists, but this is only the second one. What do we do next?"

"The ranking of Dharma cultivators will be finalized soon."

"Aren't you guys worried about that Nascent Soul stage player? The match isn't over yet, and I think Pan Xiu is still on the field."

"Oh yeah, how could I forget about him?"

Jiang He put away her staff. Most of the cultivators on the field gave up after being pulled into the swamp by her, and Jiang He also dissolved the spells that had been cast on them.

Pan Xiu successfully dodged and was not hit by Jiang He's magic. He frowned and looked at the other cultivators who had given up, with a hint of annoyance on his face.

If I had known these people were so incompetent, I should have let them be the first to go and act as cannon fodder.

He gripped his staff in frustration:

"What a bunch of rubbish."

It's shameful to come up here with such poor skills and be easily defeated by a single move.

Pan Xiu turned and ran, his words being transmitted into the live stream via the camera.

His arrogant tone sparked dissatisfaction among many netizens.

[Who is Pan Xiu talking about? I personally don't like his tone.]

It must be referring to those cultivators who were forced to forfeit their spots by the redwood.

Pan Xiu was also observing at first, so how dare he criticize others?

Pan Xiu is stronger, so it's normal for him to be arrogant.

People who arbitrarily belittle others to bolster their own arrogance still have people protecting them.

Redwood has already made his move; it wouldn't make sense for Pan Xiu not to follow suit.

Pan Xiu's magic is very strong; we can look forward to something.

Strong? Really? He's currently being rubbed into the ground by Hongmu.

Holy crap, they're practically grinding their way into the ground!

Requesting Pan Xiu's masochistic perspective

I take back what I just said. Actually, Pan Xiu's magic isn't that great.

Is this what they mean by "a wise man submits to circumstances"? I've seen it for myself.

Waaaaah, is it normal for a girl like me to fall in love with mahogany?

That's not normal, you are the same.

:...]

Despite the series of explosions created by Pan Xiu's magic, Jiang He did not move an inch. She stood in place, raised her staff high, and then brought it down.

The swamp instantly turned into ice, and a huge ice block appeared, connecting with the ice surface and pressing Pan Xiu directly onto the ground.

The ice block pressed against Pan Xiu, rendering him unable to move.

Wherever Jiang He's staff pointed, the ice bricks moved in that direction.

Pan Xiu had become like a cultivator trapped under ice, waiting to be slaughtered.

The onlookers, especially those who had already abstained, watched as Pan Xiu was suppressed in this way, and quickly recalled the scene from earlier.

This man, Hongmu, is terrifying!

Qi Xun's fingers hung at his sides as he looked at the staff in Jiang He's hand, his eyes dark and unreadable.

He had seen this staff before, so he naturally remembered it.

As the principal of Wanjue Academy and a rogue cultivator, Dugu Junli had countless enemies. If Dugu Junli hadn't broken through to the Mahayana stage, his enemies would have already destroyed Wanjue Academy.

For many years, Dugu Junli had never taken on any disciples.

Qi Xun knew that Jiang He was exceptionally talented. Ever since Bei Mingzi took Jiang He as his apprentice, Qi Xun's understanding of Jiang He's talent had become even more direct.

Whether it's comprehending sword intent on the sword arena or possessing a naturally superior wood spirit root, these are all manifestations of Jiang He's talent.

After Dugu Junli accepted Jiang He as his disciple, Qi Xun personally witnessed Dugu Junli handing this staff to Jiang He. It was something he had obtained by chance in a secret realm many years ago.

Qi Xun couldn't possibly be mistaken that the staff of magic had gone from Dugu Junli's hands to Jiang He's.

Five years ago, Jiang He died, and he officially left the Imperial Army. Over the years, Qi Xun has always regretted it. Jiang He's move to the Black Nest was also partly due to his influence.

Qi Xun knew about Wan Qijingyan and Yan Xingwen's plan early on, but he didn't expect Wan Qijingyan to use Jiang He as a pawn.

Jiang He's talent is unparalleled in the empire. Given time to develop, Qi Xun believes that she will become a powerful figure ten times faster than her peers, or even more.

It's such a pity that such a brilliant and talented cultivator died like this.

And now.

Qi Xun's hands, hanging down, silently gripped his trousers.

Hongmu also possessed a staff that could be used for all magic types, and it was exactly the same as the apprenticeship gift that Dugu Junli gave to Jiang He.

This can't be a coincidence, so there's only one possibility.

Jiang He is still alive!

Qi Xun's heart nearly leaped out of his throat when he thought of this guess.

Jiang He's two masters are Dugu Junli and Bei Mingzi.

The former needs no further explanation; the fact that Dugu Junli has enemies throughout the entire empire shows that he has never been afraid of trouble.

The latter's cultivation level is still at the Mahayana stage, and he is also the empire's recognized number one alchemist. As long as his supply of pills is cut off, it will be difficult for the army to defend Black Nest. Based on his understanding of Wanqi Jingyan, Wanqi Jingyan would not be so foolish as to offend Bei Mingzi.

Moreover, Bei Mingzi is from the Xiaoyao Sect.

The Free and Unfettered Sect...

Qi Xun had a flash of inspiration.

Everything seems to have become clear.

Bei Mingzi is from the Xiaoyao Sect, and Hongmu is now staying in the same "Xiaoyao Sect".

Qi Xun's brows furrowed in a deep frown.

Whenever the students of Wanjue Academy looked in Qi Xun's direction, all they saw was a furrowed brow that could crush a demon.

Qi Xun checked the registration information and current personnel of the Xiaoyao Sect.

It's obvious, it matches!

This "Xiaoyao Sect" is exactly the same as that Xiaoyao Sect!

Qi Xun's brows relaxed as he looked at the female cultivator on the stage, a hint of worry in his eyes.

He remembered that Jiang He had just fought Long Aotian and was still injured.

Wouldn't it be too abrupt for him to use his identity from the Myriad Absolutes Academy to deliver the pills?

Qi Xun frowned further as he thought about it.

Pan Xiu never expected that he would be overwhelmed by Jiang He, and no matter how he moved, he couldn't break through her defenses.

Pan Xiu was trapped on the ice, his facial muscles squeezed together, making him look extremely ferocious.

"Redwood! If you've got the guts, release me! Let's have a fair fight."

"Upright and honorable?" Jiang He smiled, stopping as she held her staff.

"Let's have a grand sect competition, fair and square."

Jiang He's words directly contradicted Pan Xiu's statement.

Li Ling responded to Jiang He with a smile:

"This Pan Xiu is a joke. The sect competition has countless rules and is already fair and square. But he's corrupt and his subordinates are crooked. He has no ability but blames others."

Zhong Liyu: "That's right, that's right."

Jiang He once again materialized her spiritual energy, transforming the icy spiritual energy into a large blade, which she slashed at Pan Xiu, who was lying on the ground.

"Match number 58, Redwood wins!"

Pan Xiu couldn't understand how Jiang He, who was clearly injured, could still have so much spiritual energy that could materialize again. Even after he fainted, Pan Xiu still couldn't figure it out.

Whether one cultivates magic or swordsmanship, there are corresponding techniques for materializing spiritual energy; they are applicable to both.

The scene of Jiang He severely injuring Pan Xiu was reflected in the live broadcast room.

[Unbelievable! Even with Hongmu injured, he could still fight 70 opponents single-handedly.]

He's injured, but not crippled. He still has the strength. Do you think the late-stage peak of the Nascent Soul realm is some worthless cabbage?

I can definitely win a fight, but I'm afraid of running into the top ten on the magic cultivation ranking.

The top ten on the Dharma Cultivation Ranking are all ruthless individuals; Kongji and Hongmu are not far behind.

Wow, there are so many people in this live stream!

Did Redwood win again?

: We won

Wait, didn't everyone say they were upright gentlemen who wouldn't challenge the use of rosewood? Why are they all making a fuss about it now?

Xiao Xiao and Kong Ji are gone.

Li Si'an's words were clever, but they cracked me up. He talked the most, yet he was the first to take on the challenge in this batch.

Can redwood still be used for fighting?

It must have been the mages on the mage ranking list who challenged her after discovering that her injury wouldn't affect the competition.

After being injured, Hongmu was no different from a normal mage. If I were a mage, I would definitely want to exchange a few blows with Hongmu and experience it for myself.

That's true. If it means fighting the number one player, I have to go no matter what.

Li Si'an: Hehe, let me scout the way for you first.

[They're not even going to act anymore]