My Disciples are Too Idiotic

Players were somewhat indifferent about the latest update. Northern Wilderness struggle? That was just a plot chapter. Who would forego the pleasure of converting Spiritual Stones to Contribution Points? Although the rewards for subsequent Tasks had decreased, it was a minor issue. Was the Northern Wilderness struggle important?

The Dung Beetle had thoroughly offended many players this time. The people of Lingxiao Hall had plenty of Contribution Points; if their Realm dropped, they could just spend Contribution Points to raise it again. But other players were not so fortunate. They had paid a significant price to earn those Contribution Points. Now, with reduced opportunities for Earning Contribution Points, wasn't this essentially cutting off their financial lifeline? Moreover, they had also dropped in Realm. Raising their Realm again would require even more Contribution Points. That was the most troublesome part. If they encountered such a brutal Boss again, would they be able to survive? They might all drop back to the Qi Cultivation Realm.

With this update, the items inside the Contribution Hall had also increased, especially the Cultivation Chapters. It was no longer just the Five Elements Cultivation Method; many others were now available. However, the Contribution Points needed for exchange were quite high. Players, seeing the amounts required, could only look on with unfulfilled longing.

When Liu Ruyan was searching for Xu Nian, he was considering whether to initiate the plot on the other side of the Endless Sea. After all, with the Northern Wilderness plot already underway, a visit to the Endless Sea was essential. There were plenty of treasures in the sea. Players could obtain them, sell them, and earn a good number of Contribution Points. By launching several new Tasks, the players could successfully increase their Realms, and Xu Nian could efficiently harvest "chives." Wouldn't that be killing several birds with one stone?

"Liu Ruyan is looking for me?" Xu Nian looked at Half Dream, Half Wake, Half Life at the entrance and asked quizzically, "Did she say why?"

"No." Half Dream, Half Wake, Half Life shook his head. "We were just planning to hunt Demonic Beasts when we ran into her. She came alone this time."

Upon hearing this, Xu Nian immediately headed towards the Celestial One Daoist Sect. Liu Ruyan was currently waiting quietly beside the Teleportation Array there for Xu Nian's arrival.

"Miss Liu, you were looking for me?" Xu Nian asked the moment he stepped out of the Teleportation Array.

Liu Ruyan nodded gently. "It seems you truly surprised people, actually escaping from that Nine Nether Cold Red Flood Dragon."

Heh... Young Lady, if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. Don't you understand you shouldn't just expose someone's embarrassing moments? That Nine Nether Cold Red Flood Dragon had caused a Team Wipe for the entire Profound Yellow Sect and had become a thorn in the players' side. In all this time, apart from Li Futu, only this flood dragon had managed to Team Wipe the players.

"Did Miss Liu come to laugh at us?" Xu Nian's lips twitched.

"Sect Leader Xu, you misunderstand." Liu Ruyan took an invitation from her Storage Ring and handed it over, explaining, "I've come this time to invite Sect Leader Xu to the Northern Wilderness Conference!"

Hmm? Northern Wilderness Conference? Xu Nian was slightly startled, then reached out and took the invitation. The content was straightforward: the Northern Wilderness Conference was a grand event for the entire Northern Wilderness Territory, held every ten years. Its purpose was to allow various factions to interact and their disciples to get acquainted. After all, since they were all Cultivators of the Northern Wilderness, they would inevitably have dealings with each other in the future.

"The Northern Wilderness Conference is generally hosted jointly by various factions. This time, the location chosen is within our Celestial Splendor Sect," Liu Ruyan explained. "We were also planning to return, so we thought of traveling together with everyone from the Profound Yellow Sect."

"Are there any requirements for this conference?" Xu Nian asked, having put away the invitation.

"It's just sparring among disciples, usually within the Qi Cultivation, Foundation Establishment, and Golden Core Realms. There are too few Nascent Soul Realm disciples, and we don't have many in the Northern Wilderness, so..."

As Liu Ruyan was speaking, she noticed a change in Xu Nian's aura. He was at the Qi Cultivation Realm when they last met. How has he reached the Nascent Soul Realm in such a short time? How is that possible? How do the disciples of the Profound Yellow Sect cultivate? During the Nine Nether Cold Red Flood Dragon incident, the Profound Yellow Sect disciples had already reached Foundation Establishment. Such progress had already shocked her, a Heaven's Pride. And now, in the blink of an eye, even Xu Nian has reached the Nascent Soul Realm, surpassing her, the top disciple of the Celestial Splendor Sect?

[Task: Northern Wilderness Conference.]

[Summary: A grand event within the Northern Wilderness Territory. Please lead your disciples to participate; only one person per Realm is allowed!]

[Objective: Win first place in the Qi Cultivation, Foundation Establishment, and Golden Core Realms.]

[Deadline: None.]

[Reward: Determined by completion.]

[Note: The Host can select the strongest person from each major Realm to ensure a higher victory rate!]

The System Task was directly issued.

Without a second thought, Xu Nian accepted it and then nodded. "Miss Liu, do you mean we set off today?"

"The Flying Boat heading to the Celestial Splendor Sect is in Kuhai Town, so I would appreciate it if Sect Leader Xu could make haste," Liu Ruyan said, nodding lightly. Had it been before, she absolutely would not have pressed Xu Nian like this. Plainly put, Xu Nian's rapid rise in Realm had already put significant pressure on her, a Heaven's Pride.

Xu Nian pondered. "Alright, then I'll go gather the disciples." With that, he stepped into the Teleportation Array.

Players were currently either gathering Materials or hunting Demonic Beasts. They hardly cared about constructing the Sect anymore. With such rich Spiritual Qi, what was there to construct? All kinds of plants were growing freely, and everything was thriving.

"All Disciples, pay attention!" Xu Nian scanned the disciples present and announced, "We've been invited by the Celestial Splendor Sect to participate in the Northern Wilderness Conference. During this event, disciples in the Qi Cultivation, Foundation Establishment, and Golden Core Realms will compete with individuals from other factions. We must win these competitions; that's my only requirement for you. Those who wish to go should come forward immediately. Only one person per Realm!"

As he finished speaking, the players also received the Task.

[Task: Northern Wilderness Conference.]

[Description: Follow Sect Leader Xu Nian to the Celestial Splendor Sect, compete with disciples from other major factions, and win first place!]

[Reward: Basic reward of 1,000 Contribution Points (adjusted after the update). Sect Leader Xu Nian may grant additional Contribution Points to outstanding disciples.]

Seeing this Task, the players became excited. 1,000 Contribution Points? This reward wasn't considered much. In fact, it was quite little compared to the inheritance Task, which offered 5,000 Contribution Points. However, the Contribution Points required for Realm advancement had been reduced this time, making this amount relatively high for players in Version 3.5.

"Finally, we get to spar with NPCs! I've been ready for this!"

"Sorry, I'm invincible in the Qi Cultivation Realm. I'm calling dibs on first place for Qi Cultivation!"

"Fighting people from other factions... I wonder if the NPCs will be a bit stronger. Hopefully, they won't be a drag like Lin Chen."

"Little lolis, cool older sisters, beautiful mature women..."

"..."

Seeing that all the players wanted to go, Xu Nian frowned. This time, they must ensure a complete victory. Therefore, the players from each Realm must be the absolute strongest. Because of the Nine Nether Cold Red Flood Dragon incident, players who dropped Realms weren't in a rush to level back up. Instead, they've adopted a somewhat defeatist attitude. In the current Qi Cultivation Realm, the strongest are probably Little Overlord with Silver Spear and Half Dream, Half Wake, Half Life. Little Overlord with Silver Spear has a special Constitution, which gives him a certain advantage. But Half Dream, Half Wake, Half Life climbed up entirely through his own Power. From a certain perspective, his Power is slightly stronger.

"For the Qi Cultivation Realm... Half Dream, Half Wake, Half Life, you will represent us!" Xu Nian announced, having made his decision quickly.

Hearing he was chosen, Half Dream, Half Wake, Half Life nodded ecstatically. "Don't worry, Sect Leader! I'm invincible in the Qi Cultivation Realm!"

"For the Foundation Establishment Realm, Dung Beetle will be responsible!" Xu Nian stared at Dung Beetle, who was tied up in a corner, his face bruised and swollen, and said, "If you don't secure first place in the Foundation Establishment Realm this time, you can forget about anyone untying you in the future."

For the past few days, Dung Beetle had been tied to a tree in the corner by the players. Any player who passed by would give him a few hits to vent their anger. Dung Beetle was suffering in silence. If he had known earlier that the Nine Nether Cold Red Flood Dragon was after the Stinky Tofu, he would never have led it to where the players were gathered. Could he really be blamed for that? It was such a massive Boss; wasn't he just thinking of sharing it with the other players?

"Yes, yes, yes! I'll definitely complete the Task!" Dung Beetle nodded vigorously in agreement.

Within the Foundation Establishment Realm, Dung Beetle was an absolutely invincible existence. He was currently the only player with a special attribute. Other players' Five Elements attributes were determined by their Cultivation Technique. But somehow, Dung Beetle's attribute had changed to the Wind Attribute. His previous ability to fly in mid-air was also due to this.

[Player: Dung Beetle]

[Identity: Profound Yellow Sect Disciple]

[Equipment: Secret Stinky Tofu, Dragon Soaring Stinky Tofu, Lime Powder, Spring Potion, Iron-Embedded Brick...]

[Realm: Foundation Establishment Realm]

[Bloodline: Sharingan]

Heh. Is his equipment always this disgusting? When did that Spring Potion appear? Are the players having this much fun already?

"For the Golden Core Realm, Old Mo will go!" Xu Nian's gaze shifted to Old Mo. Old Mo had died once, causing his Realm to drop. To avoid wasting too many Contribution Points, he hadn't focused on raising his Realm again with the others. Besides, he's the player with the highest combat power. With him participating, the Golden Core Realm competition is as good as won.

The three representatives were now firmly decided.

"Let's go. Follow me to Kuhai Town. We'll travel with the people from the Celestial Splendor Sect," Xu Nian said. Then he turned to another disciple, "Antarctic, we don't know how long we'll be gone. If Blood Demoness comes out of seclusion, inform her about the Sect's recent situation."

"Okay!" I write novels in Antarctica nodded in agreement. He usually stayed with Great Inventor, studying the Nine Immortals Spirit Disc, and seldom went Outside to hunt Demonic Beasts.

After arranging everything, Xu Nian finally stepped into the Teleportation Array with the three chosen players. Dung Beetle, his face still bruised and swollen, followed carefully at the very back, wary of someone trying to ambush him at any moment.

He stood at the entrance of Taibai Hall of the Celestial One Daoist Sect, taking several deep breaths of fresh air. Finally, I've survived... Ah, invigorating! A day without beatings feels absolutely amazing!

"Don't get too comfortable," Half Dream, Half Wake, Half Life snorted coldly. "You're on every player's blacklist now. If you embarrass us this time, what happens when you get back won't be as simple as just a beating!"