Chapter 66 Next Time Not Necessarily

Currently in the Feixian Sect, disciples as "valuable" as Ji Linghan include Lin Ning. The rest generally have talent levels similar to Yin Xuer, not much difference. Jiang Cheng also knows that such talent as Ji Linghan and Lin Ning is rare and hard to find. Without any effort, he inexplicably received two, like starting the game by drawing two SSR cards, utterly lucky. But they also need a system’s ding for verification to confirm their loyalty to him, otherwise no points are gained. After not seeing each other for a month, the other disciples gathered around to ask about their well-being. Upon learning of their realm levels, there was a collective wail among the crowd. Luo Yuan was about to cling to Brother Cheng’s leg and throw a tantrum. "Are you trying to make life impossible? Can we even have fun anymore?" "Sect Leader, you can’t forget about me, right?" Previously, Yin Xuer was slightly weaker than him, but now she quietly worked her way up to Soul Splitting First Layer, while she is already Spirit Platform Fourth Layer. The two are almost in different planes. This left Jiang Cheng a bit embarrassed; in fact, when he promoted one Great Realm back then, he almost chose him. If he had, the one wailing now would have been Yin Xuer. "Senior Sister Ji, what grade is your Spirit Platform now?" Now the two girls were surrounded and crowded. "Immortal Grade." Upon reaching the Spirit Platform Realm, Ji Linghan’s temperament became even more Dustless. Every smile and frown carried a unique charm, captivating everyone’s hearts and souls. Among the crowd, there was another wave of astonishment. "An Immortal Grade Spirit Platform, second only to the Sect Leader’s Divine Grade!" "Yes, yes, probably the first in Feiyun State?" Even Jiang Cheng couldn’t help but marvel, her talent is truly extraordinary. Such an unparalleled genius unexpectedly wasn’t discovered by those top Holy Land Dynasties and instead joined a small place like the Feixian Sect, clearly showing this world’s talent discovery mechanism is lagging behind. "Senior Sister Ji is now more powerful than Master Jiuluo, unbelievable." "It’s been only two months since our sect was wiped out, and this change feels like a dream." "The Sect Leader must have been sent by the heavens to save us!" "The Sect Leader’s divine techniques are so powerful, not only can they promote one Great Realm, but also open a dojo with 1000 times temporal acceleration..." When they mentioned promoting one Great Realm, Jiang Cheng recalled the decision he made secretly last time. Next time, definitely help Ji Linghan advance one Great Realm. But... Back then, Ji Linghan was Soul Splitting Realm, advancing to Spirit Platform Realm only cost 30,000 points. Now she has reached Spirit Platform Ninth Layer, advancing to Celestial Fate Ninth Layer would increase the cost tenfold. 300,000... Jiang Cheng gritted his teeth and could still accept it. The key is that once Ji Linghan advances to Celestial Fate Ninth Layer, her realm will surpass his as Sect Leader. By then, with a casual sweep of her divine thought, Jiang Cheng’s true power would be laid bare. "Oh, you’re only Celestial Fate First Layer?" "Ha, such an adorable and mischievous little Sect Leader..." Wouldn’t she no longer admire him? For Brother Cheng, who has a strong sense of vanity, this would be the most fatal blow. Especially at the thought of the scene he imagined, where Ji Linghan would look down at him with playful, teasing eyes, he found it unacceptable. Better let her upgrade on her own, you get reward points for cultivation too. According to the current pattern, advancing to Celestial Fate Realm gives her 300,000 points for each small realm she advances. It’s a waste not to take advantage of it! His gaze was sensed by Ji Linghan, surrounded by the crowd, who also turned back to look at him. When their eyes met, the pool-like eyes not only showed gratitude but also a deep longing. Finally, that spring of tears burst forth... Indeed, for her, it was actually eight decades of separation. That tearful gaze made Jiang Cheng reluctant to look away. "Sorry, sis, next time definitely" actually means "next time, maybe not." "Sect Leader, is it my turn to go in this time?" Lin Ning was not pleased; she felt very dissatisfied. The Sect Leader clearly knew about her bet with Ji Linghan, yet now he was "deliberately" widening the gap between them. When would she ever surpass that temporary master? It was obviously favoritism! This month she cultivated like crazy, sleepless and restless, and finally she advanced to Soul Splitting First Layer half an hour earlier than Luo Yuan. Now, she was also qualified to enter the Xuanji Map for cultivation. "Of course!" Jiang Cheng was more than happy to fulfill her request. When Lin Ning advanced to Soul Splitting First Layer, the system rewarded 5000 points, while for Ji Linghan at this realm it was still 3000 points. This meant her Hidden Phoenix Bloodline was actually deemed more "valuable" by the system than Ji Linghan’s talent. Advancing to Spirit Platform Realm would reward 50,000 points. "Sect Leader, there’s still me, there’s still me!" Luo Yuan eagerly came over, seeing Yin Xuer’s current realm, his eyes turned red. "No problem." With one spot left of the three, he looked towards Ji Linghan and Yin Xuer. Both girls simultaneously shook their heads. "I need to consolidate and sort out my realm, I’ll go in later." Though she said this outwardly, Ji Linghan thought, wouldn’t going in again mean separating from the Sect Leader for another hundred years? At least, she wanted to spend more time with him first. As for Yin Xuer, she was even more fearful. "I don’t want to go back in there, I was inside for 83 years, almost went crazy!" Neither of them wanted to go back in for a while; the other disciples were eager, but their realms hadn’t reached Soul Splitting Realm and didn’t qualify. With the principle of not wasting a spot, Brother Cheng decided to promote another disciple. "Shan Tai, I heard you’ve always prided yourself on being my most loyal disciple?" "Ah?" Shan Tai was momentarily confused by the Sect Leader’s intent, did he mean to praise him or criticize him for being too sycophantic? "Your loyalty deserves commendation, and since there’s still a spot available for entering the Xuanji Dojo, this Sect Leader decided to use an immortal technique to advance your realm once!" It’s necessary to come up with a reason for advancing realms. What? It’s my turn so soon? Not Senior Sister Ji, nor Senior Brother Luo, but me, Shan Tai? So my flattery was always remembered by the Sect Leader? "Thank you, Sect Leader, thank you! I will certainly continue my efforts and flatter in a more refined manner..." Which cultivator doesn’t want their power to rise rapidly? Shan Tai was so excited he cried tears of joy, almost having a seizure on the spot. Jiang Cheng didn’t dawdle, he simply patted his head. Activating the system upgrade skill in secret, a light descended, and Shan Tai went from Gathering Yuan Eighth Layer to Soul Splitting Eighth Layer. The other disciples were green with envy. Why him? Shan Tai’s talent isn’t even top-notch in the sect. Just because he flatters the most diligently? If only I’d known, I’d have done more of it myself. This time Ji Linghan and Lin Ning were quite composed, having seen a promotion before. Moreover, Shan Tai wasn’t a beauty like Yin Xuer, so the two of them didn’t feel any sense of competition for favor, nor any disappointment.