The number of people who can reach the Supreme Realm is even fewer, less than five in the entire Profound Sky Continent.
Chu Lingwei had never heard of anyone reaching the Dominator Realm.
"If one cannot even enter the Dominator Realm, then human cultivators have only one outcome: to halt on the grand path of spiritual cultivation."
Bei Chenfeng spoke with a hint of helplessness, discussing how they, after countless efforts in cultivation, could not reach their desired goals, a truly tragic state of affairs.
"Master, is this related to why those people aren't causing trouble for the Profound Heart Sect?"
Chu Lingwei's confusion deepened. Was there some significant connection? A mere Profound Heart Sect and the grand ambitions of human cultivators—these two should have no relation at all.
Bei Chenfeng chuckled, "There is some relation."
Chu Lingwei looked at Bei Chenfeng in shock, her curiosity growing about the role the Profound Heart Sect played.
"In three years, there will be a martial competition among disciples of all sects in the Profound Sky Continent," Bei Chenfeng said slowly, without any rush. "As long as one ranks in the top one hundred, they will gain eligibility to enter the Spirit Domain, where spiritual power can be rapidly enhanced."
"Is that... is that the grand competition held once every century?"
Chu Lingwei finally recalled a faint shadow of the competition her master mentioned.
She could accurately speak of this competition because it differed from ordinary sect contests.
The Centennial Sect Grand Competition did not distinguish by realm or race.
Demons, ghost cultivators, and devils could all enter the Profound Sky Continent to participate.
"Yes, that's the one."
Bei Chenfeng nodded, looking at Chu Lingwei, a smile gracing his lips. "This competition will only involve disciples of the Spirit Wheel Realm. I hope you can participate."
"Yes, disciple will strive to enter the top one hundred and secure a spot."
Chu Lingwei stood up. This was the first task her master had assigned her, and no matter what it was, she would strive to complete it.
Bei Chenfeng nodded, gesturing for Chu Lingwei to sit down. "However, before this competition commences, a blood sacrifice is required."
Blood sacrifice!
Chu Lingwei’s body stiffened; the word was too gruesome.
"Therefore, this is why the major sects are not excessively pursuing the matter of the Eternal Heaven Secret Realm's destruction."
A trace of sarcasm flickered in Bei Chenfeng's eyes.
Everyone knew that the destruction of the Eternal Heaven Secret Realm could not be attributed to a single person. However, since Chu Xiyin had presented herself as the reason, they would naturally cherish it.
"Master means, they want the disciples of the Profound Heart Sect to..." Chu Lingwei instantly understood the crux of the matter.
A blood sacrifice would inevitably involve death.
No sect would willingly offer their disciples for a blood sacrifice for no reason.
Now, an opportunity presented itself, and the major sects seemed to have reached a tacit understanding.
Bei Chenfeng nodded. "This is an unwritten understanding. Only a few key individuals in the sects are aware of it; no one else knows."
In the world of spiritual cultivation, gaining something always came with a price.
Chu Lingwei fell into silence as she listened to her master.
She had never expected things to be this way.
"Weiwei, the path of spiritual cultivation is fraught with danger and bloodshed. Only a strong heart can allow you to go further."
Bei Chenfeng's eyes held a trace of worry. His disciple sometimes appeared remarkably resilient, yet at other times, she was too kind.
This would be the biggest obstacle on her path of spiritual cultivation.
"Everyone has their own destiny. Their life and death are part of their path; do not dwell on it."
Bei Chenfeng did not tell Chu Lingwei that those involved in the blood sacrifice might not die, but perhaps gain opportunities.
At this moment, she had to accept the concept of death in the Profound Sky Continent.
"Yes, disciple understands."
Chu Lingwei stood up and replied respectfully.
She understood that her master was indirectly telling her that this was the world of spiritual cultivation, a place where the strong preyed on the weak.
Being too hesitant would only narrow her path.
"Alright, return and cultivate diligently. Within three years, you must improve your combat abilities."
Bei Chenfeng assigned Chu Lingwei her task and then let her leave.
Chu Lingwei returned to her room and sat within the spirit gathering formation, beginning to cultivate earnestly.
Having leaped to the Spirit Wheel Realm, her combat ability had not kept pace. She intended to use these three years to synchronize her martial prowess with her spiritual power.
Returning to the Spiritual Cultivation Academy.
Bei Chenfeng specifically arranged a place rich in spiritual energy for Chu Ze to recover from his injuries.
Chu Lingwei, meanwhile, returned to her own cave dwelling, intending to cultivate seriously.
Just as she entered her cultivation state, a telepathic message came from her second senior brother.
"Little junior sister, you've just returned and already started cultivating?" Her second senior brother asked, a warm smile on his face as he saw the young woman standing before him.
The spiritual power condensed into pearls by his little junior sister had allowed an elder ancestor in their clan to advance another stage, thus strengthening their family. He felt obligated to thank his little junior sister.
"Greetings, second senior brother." Chu Lingwei bowed to Su Yan.
"You are siblings, there's no need for such formality from now on." Nangong Luo, with his lively personality, directly used his spiritual power to lift Chu Lingwei onto his flying sword. "Come, second senior brother will take you around our Spiritual Cultivation Academy."
"Second senior brother."
Before Chu Lingwei could react, she was already on the flying sword.
The flying sword sped forward at thousands of miles per second.
"Little junior sister, hold on tight. Our Spiritual Cultivation Academy is vast; we must travel by flying sword, otherwise, it would take years to traverse it."
Nangong Luo smiled and explained as he saw Chu Lingwei's slightly startled expression.
"Look at that academy, that is our Spiritual Cultivation Academy's Spirit Beast Yard. It houses nearly half of the spirit beast species in the Profound Sky Continent. If you want any spirit beast in the future, just go there and adopt one."
Nangong Luo pointed to a mountain peak hidden among the clouds. "However, having too many spirit beasts can be problematic, as it requires learning beast taming, which is quite troublesome."
Nangong Luo shook his head, finding beast taming far more difficult than spiritual cultivation.
"Second senior brother, is third senior brother very skilled at beast taming?" Chu Lingwei thought of her third senior brother, who had gifted her several spirit beasts, some of which were on the Spirit Beast rankings, while others were not listed at all.
Upon hearing his third junior brother's name, Nangong Luo's lips twitched, and a complex expression appeared in his eyes.
"The spirit beasts he gifted you, you don't need to form contracts with them; they will directly obey you."
Chu Lingwei nodded. Indeed, that was the case. She only needed to give them a drop of ordinary blood, and they would acknowledge her as their master.
However, the spirit beasts gifted by her third senior brother were either for labor or possessed formidable combat capabilities.
"Yes, the spirit beasts third senior brother gifted are all very unusual."
For instance, the crawling creature she had gifted to Chu Xiyin could directly disgust her to death.