The two were only in their thirties or forties. They might not have a chance to reach Foundation Establishment, but breaking through to the seventh layer of Qi Cultivation within their lifetime to become High-Tier Cultivators wouldn’t be difficult. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

By then, it’s not impossible to support a small Cultivation Clan.

"However, this time, Fellow Daoist Zhou’s performance really surprised everyone."

The two were amazed, and then quickly looked at Zhou Changwang with eyes full of disbelief.

"Indeed, previously we never thought Fellow Daoist Zhou’s spirit plant techniques were so superior.

I estimate that, even if it’s not first place, it’s definitely among the top three.

Thinking back now, what we said before seems somewhat ridiculous."

Zhao Qiang spoke, recalling his previous comforting words, feeling extremely embarrassed in his heart.

"Fellow Daoists.

This really wasn’t my intention to conceal... I couldn’t straightforwardly express that my spirit plant techniques were somewhat decent, could I?"

Zhou Changwang helplessly cupped his hands and explained.

"This..."

The two were speechless upon reflection, indeed.

When they first saw Zhou Changwang, they instinctively assumed that his spirit plant techniques were not much different from theirs, perhaps even inferior, naturally emphasizing cautionary comfort in their words.

And Zhou Changwang indeed never mentioned how adept he was with spirit plants. In such a setting, he couldn’t boast about how exceptional his spirit plant techniques were, could he?

"As for the ranking, I’m not sure.

The judgments of the examiners will primarily decide."

Zhou Changwang didn’t care too much about this.

The Qingyuan Order was good, but he already had a Water Cloud Order. Having one more token just meant an additional choice, and he wouldn’t worry too much about it.

"However, I do feel it should be Fellow Daoist Zhou in first place.

After all, Fellow Daoist Zhou finished the assessment in just half an hour; compared to others, the advantage is too significant.

If not first, I would be the first to object."

Zhou Jie mumbled.

Others took a sidelong glance upon hearing this, but after seeing Zhou Changwang, each of them had a solemn expression.

Indeed, despite their unwillingness to admit it, most felt convinced by Zhou Changwang’s past performance.

Moreover, some couldn’t help but step forward to make connections.

Someone walked over, looking directly at Zhou Changwang, cupped his hands and said: "I am Gong Bai Xue, pleased to meet Fellow Daoist.

Your spirit plant techniques are greatly admired by this young lady; may I ask if we can get acquainted?

I also hope in the future to discuss some methods of spirit planting together."

The person was indeed the female cultivator Zhou Changwang had noticed earlier.

Her spirit plant techniques, in Zhou Changwang’s view, surpassed even Gao Mingyi.

"Fellow Daoist Gong, you’re too kind.

I am Zhou Changwang, and in spirit planting, I merely understand a bit."

These words from Zhou Changwang were not just modesty.

Although his Three Spiritual Plant Techniques had been cultivated to the Realm of Perfection,

spirit planting encompasses far more than just these three techniques.

Particularly for a Spirit Plant Master of Middle Grade and above, what they actually value is a magic called ’Annual Ring Skill’.

This technique primarily applies to Spiritual Materials and Spiritual Medicine.

Most Spiritual Medicine often requires a certain age before it can be used as alchemy materials, where a hundred years are not too few, and a thousand years not too many.

If one only uses Fertilization Technique to ripen materials, how long would it take for them to mature?

Hence, there is this Annual Ring Skill, where upon casting the spell, the age of the medicinal materials quickly increases, although still requiring enormous amounts of Spiritual Qi and various other conditions to pair, yet it is a practical technique to rapidly cultivate Spiritual Medicine.

"However, if it’s about exchanging knowledge, naturally we can.

I usually have many questions that remain unsolved; if there are good teachers and friends to help solve them, I might save a lot of effort."

Zhou Changwang immediately responded.

After all, he was originally a Spirit Farmer. Previously in the Spirit Plant Hall, he grew wildly, and the Spirit Plant Master he followed at that time had no intention of instructing him, treating him merely as labor, leaving him to manage the Spirit Field’s Spirit Grain and other items...

Most of his knowledge about spirit planting was self-taught.

He couldn’t compare to Gao Mingyi and Gong Bai Xue, who had mentors.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou, you’re too modest.

With Fellow Daoist Zhou’s spirit planting skills, it is I who should be seeking advice."

The two were humbly exchanging courtesy when suddenly Gao Mingyi snorted coldly, saying: "The results haven’t even come out yet, and you’re already praising each other?

This time, the first place can only be mine, and it will only be mine."

"You?

Aren’t you overestimating yourself a bit?"

Gong Bai Xue sneered coldly.

Zhou Changwang remained silent.

The outcome wasn’t something a mere argument among them could decide, and naturally, he wouldn’t get angry over it.

"If it’s not me, could it be you?"

Gao Mingyi mocked with a smile, but his gaze glanced towards Zhou Changwang.

Zhou Changwang’s previous performance did indeed surprise him.

Yet this time, he was sure of his victory.

Especially since this time, the first-place reward, the ’Qingyuan Order’, was specifically sought for him by his master, Ku Qianhe.

It was prepared to bolster his reputation and prestige, a deliberate show.

For this purpose.

Before the assessment started, his master even took him to visit several examiners.

With equal conditions, even if the spirit peaches he grew were slightly inferior, the examiners would undoubtedly choose him as the first place.

This is human affairs and worldly wisdom.

Cultivation.

Is never free from desires, without ambition.

Friendships exist, and wealth leads to immortality!

And just then, on the high platform, four examiners suddenly lifted the Sound Insulation Technique, and Yang Ping stepped forward, looking at everyone, and shouted: "Silence!"