Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely Chapter 1409 - 453: Three Towns’ Youths—Who Is the Genius? Young Alliance Leader, Two Rivals Competing in Their Breakthroughs

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Previously on Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely...
Following a mutiny, the leaders of Chui Mountain Town and surrounding territories gathered to finalize an alliance. After lengthy negotiations, the key articles of the treaty were presented, solidifying mutual defense, resource sharing, and allegiance to Great Xia's leader, Xia Hong. The agreement was sealed with a blood oath, binding the Nine Towns together against external threats.
Great Xia Year Ten, the first day of August, night Inner City Martial Arts Pavilion, third-floor Cultivation Field. In the spacious cultivation field, over a thousand people were seated cross-legged with their eyes closed, each maintaining a three to four-meter distance from one another. Surrounding them, a fiery red medicinal power permeated the air, with everyone immersed in a state of cultivation. At the center, a handsome young man dressed in white slowly opened his eyes as the medicinal power around him gradually dissipated. Coincidentally, in the adjacent spot, a young man of similar age, bearing a slight resemblance to him, opened his eyes almost simultaneously. "Second brother, I’ve broken through to 7 Manes; how about you?" Mu Yunshu, who opened his eyes slightly later, clenched his fist to assess his newfound strength, realizing he had indeed reached 7 Manes. A wave of excitement washed over his face, and noticing his second brother, Mu Yunhua, had also ceased cultivating, he immediately inquired. Mu Yunhua did not respond immediately but first absorbed the final traces of medicinal power enveloping him. Once this was complete, he subtly clenched his fist, felt his strength, and then revealed his answer with a joyful expression. "More than 8 Manes, close to 9 Manes." Close to 9 Manes! Upon hearing this, Mu Yunshu's excitement intensified. Considering that many others around them were still deep in cultivation, he leaned forward, carefully modulating his voice to suppress its volume. "That’s fantastic, second brother! Last year’s champion in the youth group, Lu Dong, barely reached 8 Manes in strength, and now you’ve surpassed him. There's a real hope for winning the youth group this time!" Mu Yunhua nodded solemnly, sharing in the excitement but not solely focusing on his own achievement. Casting a glance at his fifth brother, Mu Yunshu, he smiled and remarked, "You are not doing poorly either; with a strength exceeding 7 Manes, you have a solid chance at securing a spot in the top ten." Contemplating the generous rewards associated with the competition rankings, both brothers' spirits soared with anticipation. "You are quite audacious, aren't you? Aiming for a championship with less than 9 Manes of strength?" "Surpassing 7 Manes to vie for the top ten? Have you two even participated in the preliminary and semi-finals at Hongmen?" "Ah, I recall now, this year’s Martial Arts Competition grants 200 spots for direct advancement to the finals – are you two among them?" However, before the brothers could fully bask in their hopeful excitement, a voice laced with scorn drifted from a nearby position. The brothers turned their gazes towards the source of the voice and identified the speaker as a young man clad in black summer attire, appearing to be of similar age. After a careful assessment, a subtle darkening of their expressions became apparent. The strength wielded by this youth in black was utterly unfathomable... "From Chu Mountain... you two are the ones, Mu Family Twins, Mu Yunhua and Mu Yunshu, correct?" Being recognized so directly, Mu Yunhua and his brother displayed no outward surprise. At this moment, the third-floor cultivation field hosted over a thousand individuals, all dressed in summer clothing. Only these two brothers were attired in Chu Mountain-style white garments, making them easily distinguishable to anyone with familiarity. As for their names being called out so specifically, it elicited even less astonishment. Presently, the only individuals from Chu Mountain granted access to the Great Xia Martial Arts Pavilion were from the Mu Family, who had rendered significant contributions during the Chu Mountain rebellion. The Mu Family Twins, Mu Yunhua and Mu Yunshu, were already figures of considerable renown in and around Chu Mountain. "Are you also participating in Great Xia’s Martial Arts Competition this year, specifically in the youth category?" After a brief pause, Mu Yunhua took the initiative to speak. After all, being within the domain of Great Xia, despite encountering discourtesy from the black-clothed youth moments prior, he resolved to maintain composure and extend a gesture of goodwill. The youth in black clearly perceived his friendly intention, a faint smile gracing his lips before he nodded. With a cupped fist salute, he introduced himself. "Jiangxia, Jiang Yiye!" Not from Great Xia? Upon hearing Jiang Yiye's declaration, the brothers' demeanor instantly froze. Observing their surprised reactions, Jiang Yiye responded with a playful tone. "You didn’t perhaps believe the Martial Arts Pavilion was exclusively accessible to Great Xia residents, did you?" As the brothers nodded hesitantly, Jiang Yiye let out a laugh and continued his explanation. "Your Chu Mountain established an official alliance with Great Xia following the rebellion in May, during which the Mu Family ascended to power. Meanwhile, our regions, Jiangxia and the northern Muyin Town, have maintained a friendly relationship with Great Xia for over two years. Numerous younger generation members from both our towns have long since gained entry into the Martial Arts Pavilion..." He then added, "It’s not solely for the purpose of cultivation within the pavilion. From my understanding, many young talents from both our towns have already taken up residence in Xia City." After a moment of contemplation, Mu Yunhua and his brother quickly grasped the implications.Five days have passed since they departed from Chu Mountain for Xia City. Their eldest granduncle, Mu Longhe, had previously informed them that following this Martial Arts Competition, their return to Chu Mountain would be unnecessary. Instead, they were to relocate directly into the Mu Mansion situated within the Inner City. Initially, they found themselves questioning why Great Xia would permit individuals from other towns to establish residency in Xia City. However, it now appears that not only their Chu Mountain but also numerous other settlements from Jiangxia and Muyin towns had long since been integrated into Xia City. Recollecting the scenery and experiences encountered upon their arrival in Xia City five days prior, Mu Yunhua was no longer astonished by the presence of juniors from the two towns residing there. Beyond the sheer bustling prosperity of Xia City, consider the remarkably low prices of various materials. Beast Meat, Beast Blood, refined salt, Spiritual Wine, Dan Medicine, and a plethora of inexpensive cultivation resources were readily available. Any individual with even a modicum of discernment would undoubtedly opt to settle in such a place. This is particularly true given their current location: the Martial Arts Pavilion. Mu Yunhua is endowed with a Top-grade Battle Body Qualification, boasting exceptional cultivation talent. Yet, in bygone days, the mere suggestion of a 20,000-jin increase in basic strength within a mere five days would have led him to dismiss the speaker as utterly irrational. Now, however, he finds himself compelled to believe, for after five days of dedicated cultivation within the Martial Arts Pavilion, his own basic strength has indeed surged by more than 20,000 jin.