"You said the same thing when Taiping met Lu Yuan before."
Zhao Linglong shot a glance at Qingxiao.
Qingxiao's lips twitched at her words, then he coughed twice and said,
"These six are different. None of them have White Spirit Bones. Two of them have likely already broken through to the Wanyou Realm and can already perform some low-level magical techniques."
"The other four are all at the peak of the Kaimen Realm, and they have also practiced magical techniques, each with their own martial arts specialties."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Linglong's delicate brows furrowed, and she asked in confusion,
"If these people have such cultivation and strength, and even have good bone qualities, why are they still in the outer sect?"
Lin Buyu, who was standing nearby, also turned to look, clearly very curious as well.
"Either they are disciples from the mountain who have violated discipline, or they have a bad record, or they have actively gone to the outer sect to train for a breakthrough."
Zi Yan answered for Qingxiao.
"Isn't that very unfair?"
Zhao Linglong was quite surprised.
Qingxiao shook his head with a bitter smile and said,
"The selection for the Seven Peaks was originally just to appease some of the outer sect disciples, so they would be content to manage the medicinal fields and immortal fields for us at the foot of the mountain."
"Linglong, think back. How many White Spirit Bones have actually won in all the Seven Peaks selections?"
Zi Yan reminded Zhao Linglong.
Zhao Linglong thought carefully and indeed found that among those who had entered the inner sect from the outer sect, very few were White Spirit Bones.
"Cultivation is this cruel. Bone quality is paramount, and those who cultivate qi are superior to those who train their bodies. Even if Taiping has mastered the Seven Killing Saber and the Green Ox Fist, he might still find it difficult to withstand a single spell from a cultivator."
Even after watching today's competition, Qingxiao was still not very optimistic about Xu Taiping becoming a formal disciple.
staying on the mountain, you don't need to worry about that."
He then comforted Zhao Linglong.
Being able to stay on the mountain was already a very good outcome for Xu Taiping.
But for some reason, Zhao Linglong just couldn't be happy.
"Senior Brother, the final Seven Peaks Gathering should be in half a month, right?"
Zhao Linglong asked Qingxiao.
Qingxiao, who was talking to Zi Yan, turned to look at Zhao Linglong and nodded.
"Please reserve a spot for me to watch the competition. I want to seclude myself in the Yangxin Pavilion for half a month."
Zhao Linglong said seriously.
"You want to seclude yourself?"
Qingxiao couldn't believe his ears.
"Do not disturb for half a month."
A few days later, Xu Taiping, who had returned to Qingzhu Residence, hung a wooden sign on the gate.
Because of his performance at the Longmen Gathering, many cultivators had been visiting him frequently over the past two days.
Xu Taiping found it quite troublesome, so he hung up the sign.
"Xu Taiping, I just took a look at the list of the Seven Peaks Gathering on your desk."
At this moment, Bai Yu, transformed into a small sparrow, flew to Xu Taiping's shoulder.
"Do you know any of them?"
Xu Taiping asked curiously.
The list had been sent by Xifeng Pavilion two days ago, briefly introducing the twenty-eight outer sect disciples participating in the Seven Peaks Gathering.
"A few of them, I've heard Father mention. They were once disciples on the mountain, but were expelled for breaking the rules. Their bone qualities and cultivation are far superior to ordinary outer sect disciples."
Bai Yu said with some concern.
It had formed a soul pact with Xu Taiping, so their fates were intertwined.
"I am already at the Wanyou Realm in terms of cultivation."
Xu Taiping said as he walked.
"It's different. At the Seven Peaks Gathering, you can't use the Cangluan Ring or the Ice Breath Technique, while they all have their own specialized magical techniques. Relying solely on martial arts, it will be difficult for you to match them."
It had already seen Xu Taiping's strength on Dancha Plain that day, but after spending some time with him, it understood that his Ice Breath Technique and Cangluan Ring involved some secrets and could not be used at the Seven Peaks Gathering. In this situation, he was undoubtedly fighting with his hands tied.
"The little guy is quite observant."
Lingyue Fairy's voice suddenly echoed in Xu Taiping's mind.
Her existence was still unknown to Bai Yu.
Because of this, the sensitive Bai Yu regarded her as one of Xu Taiping's secrets.
"I considered this two years ago."
Xu Taiping continued as he walked.
"Do you mean you have some preparations?"
Bai Yu was somewhat surprised.
"Could it be that you secretly practiced a magical technique? But that doesn't make sense. Most of the magical techniques given to outer sect disciples by Qingxuan Sect are just names, and practicing them is useless."
Xu Taiping's words made Bai Yu even more puzzled.
"I did practice another magical technique, but it wasn't for the Seven Peaks Selection."
Xu Taiping walked through the back door toward the herb garden.
"What exactly are your preparations?"
Bai Yu became even more curious and flew in front of Xu Taiping, blocking his way.
Xu Taiping thought for a moment and then answered.
He didn't really plan to keep it a secret.
"Strengthening your body? You spent two years preparing, and all you did was strengthen your body?"
Bai Yu found it hard to believe.
In this world, whether it was cultivators or spirit beasts like itself, they all emphasized cultivating qi over strengthening the body. Some cultivators even believed that strengthening the body would hinder the speed of cultivation, which was why Bai Yu reacted so strongly.
"To be frank, if you want to win the qualification to enter the Seven Peaks through martial arts, it's impossible."
Bai Yu said with some disappointment.
Warriors strengthened their bodies to better practice martial arts, so in his view, Xu Taiping had taken a wrong path.
Xu Taiping didn't originally plan to explain much to Bai Yu, as he would see the results at the Seven Peaks Gathering soon. However, Lingyue Fairy then called out to him,
"Little Taiping, you've worn that thing for two years. It's fine to take it off occasionally now."
Hearing this, Xu Taiping thought for a moment and then nodded casually.
He himself also wanted to confirm the results of the two years of strengthening his body, after all, it was a method taught by Lingyue Fairy.
A heavy thud echoed in the back courtyard of Qingzhu Residence.
Even the house shook slightly.
Then, Bai Yu exclaimed in disbelief, "You madman! Just to strengthen your body, you wore this thing for two years? Don't you feel tired? Don't you feel pain?"
Following that, Xu Taiping's calm voice carried on the mountain breeze: