Chapter 1033 -660 Sword Cultivation (Thank you to the great cultivator ally for being the alliance leader~) Chapter 1033 -660 Sword Cultivation (Thank you to the great cultivator ally for being the alliance leader~) After the “Merit Points” privilege was granted, the disciples obviously became busy. They were born into noble families and may not lack resources like Spirit Stones for Dao cultivation, but certain rare inheritances, the prestige within the Sect, and even the positions at the Inner Gate were all things they strove for effortfully. This was itself a form of invisible competition. Whoever had more Merit Points signified the most significant contribution to the Sect, and thus would be more recognized by the Sect Elders, gaining greater influence among the disciples. Everyone was the proud child of heaven; even if they were courteous on the surface, valuing the camaraderie of fellow Sect members, in their hearts, no one truly conceded to another. Earning Merit Points involved not only self-interest but also the dignity amongst fellow disciples. At their age, “face” might be more important than “interest”. Hence, the disciples eagerly took on various “bounties” whenever they had free time, completing quests to earn Merit Points. This left Mo Hua a bit at a loss for a while. Normally, he would have finished his meal at noon and could relax on the grass, bask in the sun with his Sect mates, and have a chat. But now that “Merit Points” were available, everyone had disappeared. Cheng Mo had gone to watch the gate. Situ Jian had gone to sweep the streets. Zheng Fang had buried himself in Formation tasks… Others also found ways to earn Merit Points. While Mo Hua was left alone, looking rather out of place, like someone without a care in the world. Only little Yu Er kept him company in the sun, occasionally rolling gleefully on the grass. Back in the Shangguan Family, Yu Er was expected to conduct himself with propriety and have the demeanor of a disciple from a great family, which was very constraining. At the Sect, with no one to control him, he became much livelier. Even rolling on the grass, no one would reprimand him, and Mo Hua would even flash him a smile, making Yu Er exceedingly happy. Seeing how joyful Yu Er was, Mo Hua also felt at ease. As for the matter of Merit Points, it wasn’t that he wasn’t in a hurry. It’s just that he no longer valued these “entry-level” tasks. Of course, some entry-level tasks didn’t value him either. Like watching the gate, sweeping the streets… Even if Mo Hua really wanted to experience it, others would think he was too frail and wouldn’t let him take on the tasks. And now, he still had over a thousand Merit Points. It was what he had accumulated over such a long time by capturing Sin Cultivators, Drawing Formations, and then what remained after buying quite a few Formations. Besides, there should be another sum of Merit Points on its way for the Fire Buddha matter. Only the Taoist Court officials were always so busy, the processing was slow, with many bureaucratic hurdles, it’s uncertain when it would be distributed. But no matter how you looked at it, over a thousand Merit Points was also a “huge sum.” And for the other Sect Disciples to accumulate so many Merit Points through these entry-level tasks, who knows how long it would take. Mo Hua suddenly felt like he had already graduated while watching his fellow Sect Disciples still struggling with “retaking failed exams”… But over a thousand Merit Points certainly wouldn’t be enough for his future needs. Especially since he still needed to learn Formations. Rare Formations, should they become expensive, would become a bottomless pit. Currently, at the Foundation Establishment Initial Stage, because he had followed Senior Brothers and Sisters, as well as mixed with the Taoist Court officials on missions, the Merit Points he earned to learn Second Grade Middle-level Formations were just enough for a little surplus. But in the future, learning Second Grade High-Level Formations might result in expenditure exceeding income. And what if, within the Taixu Gate, there were Ultimate Formations? How many Merit Points would an Ultimate Formation need? Mo Hua didn’t even dare to think about it. Therefore, it was still necessary to plan ahead for a rainy day and save up Merit Points. Merit Points were, after all, always better more than less. During the rest period, Mo Hua still went to find Senior Sister Murong, hoping to continue joining in on missions, but Murong Caiyun looked apologetic. “Junior Brother, we might not have time to go out on missions this year…” Mo Hua was stunned. Murong Caiyun explained, “We disciples at the Foundation Building Middle Stage are going to enter the Refining Demon Mountain.” “Refining Demon Mountain!” Mo Hua’s eyes lit up. He remembered that Situ Jian seemed to have mentioned it to him before. There was a Refining Demon Mountain within the Qianxue State boundary. There were many Monster Beasts on the mountain, some of which were rare species purposely captured and placed there by powerful Cultivators. The purpose was to allow Sect Disciples to experience real combat, hone their Taoist Skills, and work together to slaughter monsters… “Are there many Monster Beasts inside?” “Yes,” Murong Caiyun said, “Refining Demon Mountain is vast, with complex terrain, and many Monster Beasts. Their bodies contain many rare materials that can be used to refine Spiritual Artifacts.” “Does this Refining Demon Mountain belong to our Taixu Gate?” asked Mo Hua curiously. Murong Caiyun laughed, “No, our Taixu Gate’s influence is not small, but we still don’t have the power to control the entire Refining Demon Mountain…” “Refining Demon Mountain is ostensibly under the jurisdiction of the entire Qianxue State boundary, supervised jointly by the Four Great Sects, the Eight Great Gates, and the Twelve Streams.” “All Sect Disciples can enter the mountain for Monster Hunting.” “The Monster Beasts hunted can be skinned and de-boned by yourself to obtain materials for Artifact Refining, or they can be sold to the Sect in exchange for Merit Points…” “Of course, it’s best to use them for yourself.” “Some special Sword Cultivator streams demand materials to refine their Spiritual Swords only obtainable by slaying specific Monster Beasts within the Refining Demon Mountain, such as bones, claws, essence blood, or inner cores…” “Some extremely rare Monster Beast materials, when sold to the Sect, can be exchanged for a handsome amount of Merit Points…” “Therefore, at the Foundation Building Middle Phase, the main source of Merit Points for most Sect Disciples comes from the Monster Beasts of the Refining Demon Mountain…” Mo Hua’s eyes sparkled with anticipation. Monster Hunting! Merit Points! He felt the blood of a Monster Hunter stirring within him. Murong Caiyun seemed to see through his thoughts and sighed. Having been with Mo Hua for so long, how could she not know what her Junior Brother was thinking?