"Senior Disciple Brother, though we have the addition of Junior Disciple Brother Five, our Seventh Peak's manpower is still significantly inferior compared to the other six peaks. If we intend to seek trouble with Di Yi Jie, we may need to reconsider and discuss it further," Chai Jing Yuan said upon hearing this.
He Xi Dong, Song Wu Wen, and Li Xuan all nodded.
"Indeed. Let's go back and discuss it there," Su Yue Ze nodded, then moved quickly, descending towards the peak below.
"Fifth Brother, tell us, what are your plans now?" Inside a mountain cave, after Su Yue Ze and the others had settled down, he immediately looked at Li Xuan and asked.
Li Xuan glanced at the cave, which was clearly man-made. Hearing Su Yue Ze's question, he fell into thought.
After a moment, Li Xuan looked up and asked Su Yue Ze, "Senior Disciple Brother, do you have a clear understanding of the current situation of the Seven Peaks?"
"Third Brother should know better than I do. So, Third Brother, you should explain it to Fifth Brother," Su Yue Ze said, looking at He Xi Dong.
He Xi Dong nodded and turned to Li Xuan, saying, "Regarding the current situation of our Seven Peaks, our Seventh Peak is naturally the weakest, and the Third Peak is the strongest. Even the weakest, the Sixth Peak, has an overall strength several times greater than our Seventh Peak."
"The overall strength mentioned here also includes the disciples in the top hundred from each peak in the previous session. After years of cultivation, their strength has only grown stronger."
Li Xuan nodded slightly, then continued to listen to He Xi Dong.
"However, even so, these teams dare not openly break ties with us. After all, even a cornered rabbit will bite. During this period, apart from Di Yi Jie, no other team has come to trouble us. And the most important point is that they are all waiting for an opportunity."
He Xi Dong finished speaking, a glimmer of anticipation flashing in his eyes.
"What opportunity?" Li Xuan asked curiously upon seeing this.
He Xi Dong smiled and then slowly said, "Waiting for the appearance of the Sky Divine Light."
"Sky Divine Light?" Li Xuan's eyes showed a trace of confusion at this.
Seeing this, Su Yue Ze explained, "This Sky Divine Light can significantly boost our strength. Moreover, obtaining this Sky Divine Light is also a symbol for the top hundred honored disciples. Even more so, some divine abilities can be obtained within the Sky Divine Light. However, there are only a hundred streams of Sky Divine Light, precisely for the top hundred."
"A hundred years ago, a Senior Disciple Brother obtained a half-saint level cultivation technique in the Sky Divine Light, broke through to the Manifestation Realm, becoming one of the Seven Sages, and later became an elder deacon in our Azure Hall."
"There was such a thing! Then how long until this Sky Divine Light appears?" Li Xuan was greatly surprised.
No wonder Di Yi Jie was leading his men to attack Su Yue Ze and the others from the Third Peak's team; it turned out that more powerful existences were patiently waiting for the Sky Divine Light to appear.
Thinking of this, Li Xuan became concerned about the Sky Divine Light. It was impossible not to feel expectant.
"Every Seven Sages and Ten Virtuous Gathering in the past always begins with this ranking competition. Generally, it lasts for half a month. And the Sky Divine Light will appear within this half-month, never a day earlier or later."
"Calculating now, there are still three days left."
Su Yue Ze said with a smile, clearly understanding Li Xuan's intentions from his eager gaze.
"Three more days... In that case, it is likely that Di Yi Jie will not come to trouble us at this time. Then, for now, we can all patiently await the appearance of the Sky Divine Light," Li Xuan said after some thought.
"Indeed. Fifth Disciple Brother, you have now broken through to the early stage of the Shore Realm. You have a better chance in the competition for the top hundred. Currently, your Second, Third, and Fourth Senior Disciple Brothers and I are all ranked in the fifties, so securing some Sky Divine Light should not be too difficult."
"Furthermore, the four of us were also among the top hundred in the previous session. Therefore, in this competition for the top hundred, it is likely that the new generation will target you. And at that time, we may not be able to spare the hands to help you. Do you understand what I mean?"
Su Yue Ze nodded and then said after a moment's hesitation.
Li Xuan smiled and replied, "Senior Disciple Brother, please rest assured. If they think Li Xuan is so easy to bully, they can come at us with all they have. We'll see who the hunter is and who is the prey."
"Good! In that case, for these three days, let's all conserve our strength and await the appearance of the Sky Divine Light."
Su Yue Ze nodded with satisfaction and then, as if remembering something, turned to the more than ten Seventh Peak disciples below and said, "Though your strength is not weak, it is considerably less than that of the people from the other six peaks. It is a good showing that you have managed to reach this central area. If the opportunity arises, you can go all out. But if you are outmatched, do not insist."
"Elder Su, rest assured, we will act according to our abilities." The more than ten individuals' eyes flashed with a hint of emotion, and they all bowed in response.
Su Yue Ze nodded and said, "That is excellent. Alright, everyone go rest. For these three days, I will guard everyone."
"Thank you, Elder Su." The more than ten individuals' faces were filled with gratitude upon hearing this.
Su Yue Ze's action would allow them to recover their condition with peace of mind, increasing their chances of competing for the Sky Divine Light. As soon as the words fell, everyone walked out of the stone cave.
"Senior Disciple Brother, shall we also go into a short secluded cultivation?" After the ten-odd people left, He Xi Dong said to Su Yue Ze.
"Go ahead. My strength has reached a bottleneck, and ordinary secluded cultivation will not be able to improve it. Every bit of improvement you can make now is good," Su Yue Ze nodded and said.
He Xi Dong, Chai Jing Yuan, Song Wu Wen, and Li Xuan all nodded. After cupping their fists towards Su Yue Ze, they also withdrew from the stone cave.
"During these three days, I will bring my condition to its peak."
In the crudely made stone cave, Li Xuan pondered for a moment before a thought moved him, and he sat down cross-legged.
With a simple formation array conjured by Li Xuan with a wave of his hand, Li Xuan closed his eyes and entered a state of meditation.