coobybook Chapter 1335 A formidable competitor
Chapter 1335 A formidable competitor
"Who are our opponents?" Xu Changshou asked, frowning.
Xu Xiangzu said, "There are four spots available this time. Besides you, there are Venerable Ge Tian, Venerable Qian Hua, and Venerable Bai Shao."
"Which peak are they from, and what is their specific strength?"
Xu Changshou asked, frowning.
He was completely unfamiliar with these three names; he had never heard of any of them before.
Xu Xiangzu pondered for a moment, then said, "Venerable Bai Shao comes from Po Jun Peak, Venerable Qian Hua comes from Wu Qu Peak, and Venerable Ge Tian comes from Tan Lang Peak. All three of them are among the top 100 on the Mahayana Golden List. Among them, Venerable Bai Shao is ranked 76th on the Mahayana Golden List, Venerable Qian Hua is ranked 64th, and the strongest is Venerable Ge Tian, who is ranked 48th."
"Forty-eight..."
Xu Changshou was secretly surprised, not expecting his competitor to be so strong.
What does it mean to be ranked 48th on the Mahayana Golden List?
Those are among the top fifty, and each of them can be considered a leader in Mahayana Buddhism.
Even against such an opponent, Xu Changshou did not have absolute confidence.
Xu Xiangzu said with a wry smile, "Grandpa, I've also heard that the position of the seventh patrol group was originally reserved for Venerable Ge Tian. You, Venerable Qianhua, and Venerable Baishao are just there to make up the numbers."
Xu Changshou frowned: "How do you know?"
Xu Xiangzu said, "Venerable Ge Tian is ranked forty-eighth on the Mahayana Golden List. The three of you are no match for him at all. In addition, I have also heard that Venerable Ge Tian is a direct disciple of Bai Zu Bai Wenlong."
"so……"
Xu Changshou nodded secretly.
Although Xu Xiangzu's words were unpleasant, they were true.
Being the leader of the seventh patrol group is a lucrative position, worth fifty merit points over a hundred years—who wouldn't want that?
Bai Wenlong is the sect leader of the Donghua Immortal Sect, so naturally, he has the final say on who gets this position.
Giving a few spots for competition sounds nice, but in reality, it's a pre-arranged decision to select Venerable Ge Tian.
Given that Venerable Qianhua and Venerable Baishao are ranked far below Venerable Ge Tian, how could they possibly compete with Venerable Ge Tian?
Seeing Xu Changshou remain silent, Xu Xiangzu said, "Grandpa Ancestor, why don't we give up? Venerable Ge Tian is too strong; we can't compete with him."
Xu Xiangzu was aware of Xu Changshou's strength; thousands of years ago, he was ranked 296th on the Great Ascension Golden List.
After many years without taking the challenge, Xu Changshou has long since been pushed off the Great Vehicle Golden List.
However, it can be concluded that when Xu Changshou was in the middle stage of Mahayana Buddhism, he was ranked around 300th on the Mahayana Golden List.
Now that I've broken through to the late Mahayana stage, my ranking will definitely improve, but no matter how much I improve, I can't possibly surpass my competitors this time.
It should be noted that all three of them are cultivators at the Great Perfection of Mahayana, and all are ranked in the top 100, with Venerable Ge Tian even ranking in the top 50.
Xu Changshou is only at the late stage of Mahayana cultivation, and his insufficient cultivation is a fatal weakness. How can he compete with others?
"no!"
Xu Changshou shook his head slightly upon hearing this and said, "This concerns your position. If I don't take a chance, your position will be difficult to secure. Moreover, the salary of the leader of the seventh patrol group is fifty merit points, which is very important to us."
"All right!"
Xu Xiangzu nodded silently, knowing that he couldn't influence his great-grandfather's decision, but at the same time, he had no confidence in his great-grandfather at all.
……
News of the competition for the leadership of the seventh patrol group spread throughout the Donghua Immortal Sect.
"Have you heard? Venerable Riding Dragon has passed away, and the leader of the Seventh Patrol Group is going to be replaced."
"Who will take over as the leader of the seventh patrol group?"
"There are four spots in total: Venerable Ge Tian, Venerable Qian Hua, Venerable Bai Shao, and Venerable Chang Shou."
"What, Venerable Longevity? You must be joking. Venerable Longevity is not qualified to participate in the competition. I remember that Venerable Longevity's cultivation level is not even at the Great Perfection of Mahayana."
“The Venerable Longevity is indeed not qualified, but since he was originally a member of the seventh group, he was given this competitive spot.”
"Even if he gets a spot, his competitors are too strong."
"Yes, the position of leader of the seventh patrol group will definitely belong to Venerable Ge Tian."
"This is outrageous! The Seventh Patrol Group belongs to our Giant Gate Peak. Why should people from other peaks be assigned to it?"
"This is the sect leader's decision."
……
The controversy surrounding the selection of the leader of the seventh patrol group caused quite a stir, and soon, the authorities gave a response.
On the first day of next month, a day off, a competition will be held at Elder Hu Ruilong's dojo. The winner will be appointed as the leader of the seventh patrol group.
Before we knew it, it was the first day of the Lunar New Year holiday.
At dawn, Xu Changshou opened his eyes and stood up.
"Grandson, let's go to Uncle Hu's dojo!"
"Yes!"
The grandfather and grandson took to the air and flew towards Hu Ruilong's Taoist temple.
At this moment, the sun rises in the east, and the sky is filled with rosy clouds.
Today is the day of the competition for the leader of the seventh patrol group. There will be a battle of wits among the top experts on the Mahayana Golden Ranking. This level of competition among experts is quite attractive.
At that time, I'm afraid quite a few people will come to Hu Ruilong's temple to watch.
Soon, the grandfather and grandson arrived at the entrance of Hu Ruilong's Taoist temple. At this time, Xie Shixiang, Bai Xianyun, and Yu Xiantong were waiting for someone at the entrance.
Upon seeing Xu Changshou and his companion arrive, Xie Shixiang and the other two hurriedly came to greet them.
"Junior Brother Xu is here."
"Senior Brother Xu!"
"Senior Brother Xie, Senior Sister Bai, Junior Brother Yu, you're here early!"
Xu Changshou greeted them with a smile, but all three of them wore expressions of worry.
Xie Shixiang said with a wry smile, "Junior Brother Xu, I didn't expect our opponent to be so strong this time. I'm afraid you'll..."
Bai Xianyun said worriedly, "Junior Brother Xu, if it really doesn't work out, let's withdraw from the competition and let them compete."
Yu Xiantong said angrily, "Greedy Wolf Peak is going too far. They've even set their sights on our Giant Gate Peak. They're bullying us too much."
"OK OK!"
Xu Changshou waved his hand and said with a smile, "Since we're here, let's make the best of it. Since we're already here, let's go inside and talk."
"Let's go find Uncle Hu to settle this matter!"
The group entered Hu Ruilong's Taoist temple.
On the Enlightenment Platform, Hu Ruilong sat cross-legged with his eyes closed. When he saw them enter, he slightly opened his eyes.
"Disciple greets Martial Uncle Hu!"
Xu Changshou and the others bowed in greeting.
"Ok!"
Hu Ruilong glanced at Xu Changshou and said, "Xu boy, I'm sorry, I didn't expect there to be such a strong person competing for the Seventh Patrol Group this time."
Xu Changshou clasped his hands slightly and asked, "Why does Venerable Ge Tian also want to participate in the competition?"
A hint of helplessness flashed in Hu Ruilong's eyes as he said, "Now that Greedy Wolf Peak is the sect leader's peak, it has become increasingly talented in recent years, leading to a shortage of resources and severe infighting. That's why they've set their sights on our Giant Gate Peak."
Yu Xiantong said angrily, "This disciple is not convinced, Uncle Hu, they are bullying people."