At this moment, Fairy Ruby spoke: “The sect leader has just made a decision. In future competitions among the Eighteen Peaks, the bottom three peaks in the rankings will each select ten disciples to go and confront the Qingming Demon Sect. Over the years, the Qingming Demon Sect has sent spies to plot against the Yuqing Sect, and the sect leader is preparing to strike back.”

Logan Carter observed the expressions of the others.

He found that no one seemed panicked.

Hmm?

Could it be that Yuyou Peak isn’t among the bottom three?

Logan Carter had always thought Yuyou Peak was the weakest.

The eldest disciple, Samuel Reed, smiled and said, “Master, although our Yuyou Peak isn’t outstanding, we’ve always stayed in the top ten. There’s no need to worry.”

The other disciples chimed in.

“No matter how low-key we are, we can’t possibly be at the bottom.”

“The Qingming Demon Sect is getting more and more arrogant.”

“I heard there are quite a few Qingming Demon Sect spies in the outer sect.”

“We have to be careful when recruiting disciples lately. Some of the Demon Sect’s spies don’t even practice demonic arts.”

“We should have dealt with the Qingming Demon Sect long ago. Every time I go out to train, I run into their people—they’re extremely arrogant.”

Logan Carter listened quietly, not saying a word.

Fairy Ruby said, “As your master, I’m naturally not worried about the rankings, but this also means that a battle between the Yuqing Sect and the Qingming Demon Sect is inevitable. When you take on tasks in the near future, make sure they’re related to the Qingming Demon Sect. Yuyou Peak may be low-key, but it’s not that we don’t want to serve the sect.”

The disciples all nodded.

“Logan Carter.” Fairy Ruby suddenly called out.

Logan Carter quickly stood up.

The other disciples all looked at him.

“You’ve only been on the peak for a few years, yet you’ve advanced from the ninth level of the Qi Refining Realm to the third level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. It seems you’re a genius,” Fairy Ruby said with a smile.

As soon as she said this, everyone’s expression changed.

Such cultivation speed…

Logan Carter replied, “It was just luck…”

Master, your disciple really doesn’t want to stand out.

“Recently, the sect has launched a training program. The most outstanding geniuses from each peak will be gathered and trained together. In the future, they’ll become the face of the younger generation of the Yuqing Sect. I’d like to recommend you.”

Fairy Ruby said with a smile, and the disciples’ gazes toward Logan Carter changed.

Logan Carter immediately knelt down, saying in panic, “Master, I don’t want to go. How could I possibly be worthy? I just want to stay on Yuyou Peak and cultivate quietly. I don’t want to compete for fame and fortune. Besides, I’m new here—this opportunity should go to my senior brothers and sisters!”

There’s definitely something fishy here!

Logan Carter was well aware.

Even if he really was a top genius, his qualifications were shallow.

To become a core disciple right after joining the sect—wasn’t this a trap?

Could Fairy Ruby be testing him?

If he were a spy from the Qingming Demon Sect, he would definitely seize this opportunity.

“Really?” Fairy Ruby narrowed her eyes and asked.

Logan Carter nodded, “Absolutely true!”

Fairy Ruby nodded.

Logan Carter breathed a sigh of relief and sat down.

The other disciples now looked at him more kindly.

[Samuel Reed has developed a favorable impression of you. Current favorability: 1 star]

As expected!

Senior brother wants to go!

Of course, if another disciple took this opportunity, where would that leave senior brother’s pride?

Fairy Ruby looked at Samuel Reed and said, “Then you shall go. You are the eldest disciple of Yuyou Peak, so don’t go causing trouble.”

“I understand, Master!”

Samuel Reed smiled, and the other disciples all congratulated him.

Chapter 11: Ninth Level of Foundation Establishment, the Tree Demon’s Opportunity

Leaving Yuyou Peak, Logan Carter was about to return to his cave residence.

Samuel Reed came over, placed a hand on his shoulder, and smiled, “Junior brother, I appreciate your kindness. If you ever run into trouble, just let me know.”

Logan Carter blinked and said, “Then let me wish senior brother smooth sailing in advance!”

How could he refuse a favor delivered to his door?

“Haha!”

Samuel Reed laughed heartily, then left.

Logan Carter had only taken a few steps when Lily Foster caught up to him.

“Junior brother, you haven’t done any sect tasks yet, have you? Want senior sister to show you the ropes?” Lily Foster asked with a smile.

“No need, I want to cultivate.”

“Cultivating in your cave is slow. If you do tasks, you can earn spirit stones, then go to the various spirit pools to cultivate—it’s twice as effective with half the effort. Plus, doing tasks earns you contribution points, and with enough points, you can buy pills.”

“I’m afraid of dying, so forget it.”

“How can cultivators like us be afraid of death?”

“If you’re not afraid of death, why cultivate immortality at all!”

“You…”

Lily Foster was exasperated.

Why is this junior brother so timid!

The reason Logan Carter didn’t want to go was because he already had plenty of spirit stones.

“Hmph, fine, don’t go if you don’t want to!”

Lily Foster turned and left.

Logan Carter fell into thought.

He really couldn’t just stay in his cave to cultivate—he needed to go to the spirit pools.

If he waited until a hundred years later, when his lifespan was running out, that would be too wasteful.

With that, Logan Carter set off directly for the inner sect city.

……

Ten years passed in the blink of an eye.

Logan Carter spent all his time in the various spirit pools, spending nearly four hundred high-grade spirit stones. His cultivation reached the fifth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, and all six of his spiritual roots were cultivated to the fifth level of Foundation Establishment.

At this rate, even if he spent the remaining four hundred or so high-grade spirit stones, he still wouldn’t reach the Golden Core Realm.

Logan Carter began to focus on cultivating thunder and fire spiritual energy.

He couldn’t spend all his spirit stones—he would definitely need them later.