Published: September 5, 2025
Chapter 616: Mingqing Spirit Water
“Brother Han, according to what Senior Brother Wang said, does this mean that in this tournament, both qi refining stage and foundation establishment stage disciples compete together?” Han Li furrowed his brows and suddenly asked.
“That’s right. The sword trial tournament does not differentiate between qi refining and foundation establishment stages; they compete together,” Senior Brother Wang nodded in agreement.
“In that case, wouldn’t it be somewhat unfair to the qi refining stage disciples?” Han Li was taken aback, showing a hint of disbelief.
“The tournament originally intended to compare the cultivation bases of foundation establishment stage disciples from various sects; the qi refining stage participants are just incidental. However, to not dampen the enthusiasm of the lower-stage disciples, there’s no rule forbidding external and low-stage disciples from participating. Since the tournament’s inception, although qi refining stage disciples have no chance of winning the championship, it’s not uncommon for them to defeat foundation establishment opponents and enter the top ten,” Senior Brother Wang smiled slightly, speaking with deep meaning toward Han Li.
“Qi refining stage disciples entering the top ten? Could it be that their magical artifacts are incredibly powerful?” Upon hearing this, Han Li immediately understood part of the secret.
“Hehe! You’re smart, junior brother. You don’t even need me to explain the key point. Among the three sects, those core formation stage seniors all have descendants and relatives. Sometimes, to help their close ones achieve good rankings, they naturally provide them with many powerful magical artifacts. So it’s no surprise that some foundation establishment stage cultivators without compatible magical artifacts lose to these opponents,” Kui Huan said, shaking his head.
Hearing this, Han Li’s expression grew even more doubtful.
“Judging from what you two said, could it be that achieving a good ranking in this tournament has some other benefits? Otherwise, why would these people bother so much to participate just for some artifacts?” Han Li pondered for a moment and then asked.
“Junior brother, you’re absolutely right. Even if I didn’t ask, I would want to mention this. Actually, the greatest attraction of the sword trial tournament is not the lifeless rewards mentioned earlier. It lies in the chance to use spirit water to cleanse one’s eyes if you make it into the top ten. It is said that by using the first drop of pure liquid flowing from the sacred tree combined with other precious materials, one can concoct the legendary Mingqing Spirit Water. Though it doesn’t increase cultivation base, applying this water to the eyes allows them to see through fog and stone, granting some unimaginable and wondrous magical abilities. That’s why they desperately want to break into the top ten. Without this benefit, relying only on some top-tier magical artifacts would not be so appealing to disciples from prominent families or those with seniors watching over them. After all, although the Spirit-Stabilizing Pill is precious, there is only one per tournament,” Senior Brother Wang slowly revealed the greatest personal benefit of the sword trial tournament.
“Mingqing Spirit Water!” Han Li raised his brows and murmured the name.
He had seen this spirit water mentioned in numerous ancient texts but never imagined that the three sects of Yunmeng Mountain could actually concoct it.
This was truly beyond his expectations and quite tempting.
“However, even without considering the rarity of the sacred tree’s first drop of pure liquid, the other ingredients used are all extremely rare. It is said that several kinds of millennial spirit medicines are involved. Unfortunately, the eyesight-clearing effect only works on qi refining stage and lower foundation establishment stage cultivators. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have been willing to offer it as a reward,” Kui Huan added enviously.