As the morning bell rang in the inner sect mountains, the Pure Rain Sect's annual outer sect disciple ranking competition finally began.
Numerous outer court disciples that had the ambition to make a name for themselves in the outer court ranking competition this time and become eminent were already waiting with their weapons on their backs, and they itched to fight their opponents, causing them to wish for nothing more than to immediately stand on the arena and fight their opponents.
They heard that the champion of this outer sect ranking competition would be rewarded handsomely. There was news that it would be a top grade sacred medicine and a true qi cultivation method.
A true qi cultivation method was definitely not a trivial treasure.
Compared to the martial skill secret manuals of a physical body realm martial artist, it was more than a hundred levels higher.
Not to mention the champion, even the top three and top ten would be rewarded handsomely.
Moreover, during the competition, the inner sect disciples and inner sect elders would all be present; there would also be a portion of true qi realm experts and direct disciples.
If there was an outstanding outer sect disciple, they would definitely be recruited and won over.
At this moment, the ten outer sect peaks' leaders all brought their disciples and entered the inner sect peak.
Xiao Han's peak …
The three leaders took the lead, and behind them were thousands of outer sect disciples.
Xiao Han naturally walked at the front, with the air of a leading sheep.
Ah Chou basked in the limelight and walked beside Xiao Han, chatting with Xiao Han.
This peak's other prodigy besides Ling Feiyu, Meng Ran, walked behind Xiao Han, looking at Xiao Han's back with a venomous gaze.
But he did not dare to be ostentatious, much less roar.
Ever since Meng Ran returned to the peak, he had heard of Xiao Han's fierce name many times. Moreover, he crippled Ling Feiyu with one move, ruthless and tyrannical, causing Meng Ran to be dumbfounded.
"Xiao Han, yesterday I heard that the reward for the champion of this outer sect ranking competition is not only a treasure medicine to increase the probability of breaking through to the true qi realm, but also a true qi secret manual.
With these two rewards, advancing to Zhenqi realm would be a matter of time before he was able to do so.
This is a great opportunity.
Xiao Han, try your best to be first.
If you reach the true qi realm, I will be proud. In the future, in the outer sect's ten peaks, no one will dare to bully me, hehehe … "Ah Chou laughed softly.
"Senior Brother Ah Chou, don't worry. I will definitely be the champion in this competition. There is no doubt about this.
Those who stand in my way will all be trampled to death! "Xiao Han said domineeringly.
When the three masters heard Xiao Han's bold words, they felt gratified, but also a little uneasy.
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In the mountains of the inner sect.
Battle Peak.
The peak of Battle Peak was extremely vast, occupying an area of more than a few hundred acres.
In the middle, there was a lotus platform that was made up of many arenas.
It was twelve stories high.
On the highest level, there was an arena that stood tall like a lone mountain, giving off a feeling of being a crane among chickens.
There were two arenas on the next level.
There were three arenas on the next level.
…
The lotus platform was surrounded by seats.
Among them, there were seats for the ten peaks of the outer sanctum, the participants, the inner sanctum disciples, and the inner sanctum elders.
There was also a seating area, with only a dozen or so seats, covered with expensive beast skins. There were also a few specially selected female disciples serving tea and playing music to serve them.
However, the ten or so seats were still empty, not a single person could be seen.
A flood of people rushed into the peak and found their own seats.
Although there were many people, it was not noisy. Everyone was solemn and followed the rules, not daring to speak loudly.
Xiao Han's peak was also in position, entering a square formation.
The three managers took out a lot of number tags from their storage rings and distributed them to the disciples who were going to take part in the competition.
"Meng Ran, this is your number plate …"
"Ah Chou, take your number plate.
Ah Chou, this is your first time participating in the outer sect competition. I wish you good luck. Don't meet a strong opponent in the first round. "
"Zhang Xiao Hua, your number plate."
…
"Xiao Han, your number plate."
Xiao Han received a palm-sized square plate from one of the masters. It was made of copper, with a number carved on it … '821'.
"En." Xiao Han nodded to the three masters.
"Oh right, Xiao Han, you're so young, but you're already a genius. You've only entered the outer sect for a year, and you've already achieved amazing martial achievements.
However, there's always someone stronger than you. If you meet an opponent who can defeat you, you can choose to admit defeat.
That's not embarrassing. "One of the masters cautiously reminded.
"Disciple understands." Xiao Han smiled.
After receiving their number plates, Xiao Han and the hundreds of disciples participating in the competition moved to the participants' seats.
They all sat down and waited for the competition to begin.
Ah Chou sat at the seat beside Xiao Han.
Xiao Han's face was expressionless. His true qi was sealed tightly, his eyes were plain and unaffected. He even blocked the blade qi.
"I tried it last night. This Turtle Breathing Stance can not only seal the true qi and true qi, it can even seal the internal organs and blood vessels. The only thing it cannot seal is my heartbeat.
Because there's a demon egg in my heart, the extremely evil and strong demon qi seeps out. The Turtle Breathing Stance cannot seal it. "Xiao Han thought.
"Xiao Han, I'm so nervous … so nervous … it's my first time participating in the competition … and I've always been a kind person with a very good temper, I rarely fight with others … I'm really nervous right now …" Ah Chou said in a low voice, feeling uneasy.
"Senior Ah Chou, don't be nervous. Once you're on the stage, you can use the Wooden Dragon Pillar to attack from afar. If the opponent wants to fight you in close combat, use the Withered Wood Palm." Xiao Han advised.
At this time, the participants from the other peaks also rushed into the participants' seats.
Among the contestants, there were a few who were half a step into true qi. However, Xiao Han didn't even glance at them.
After a while …
"Ah!
Xue Jianfeng has appeared! "
"Look, look, it's Senior Xue Jianfeng!
Last year's champion!
So handsome!
So cool! "A group of female disciples muttered as if they were infatuated.
… …
Only to see Xue Jianfeng in a white robe with a treasured sword on his back. He walked into the participants' seats with a majestic gait. Behind him was a large group of outer sect disciples. All of them had a face of worship.
His powerful aura and aura swept through the participants' seats, causing many participants to feel as if there was a thorn in their backs. Those with lower cultivation had cold sweat on their foreheads and their faces turned green.
Xue Jianfeng casually sat down. His face was full of sneers and disdain.
His gaze turned and looked deeply at Xiao Han.
"Xiao … Xiao Han … Xue Jianfeng … Xue Jianfeng is here … such a strong aura …" Ah Chou stuttered in Xiao Han's ear.
"Heh …" Xiao Han smiled and did not look at Xue Jianfeng.
But he could keenly sense that Xue Jianfeng was observing him.
Xiao Han felt Xue Jianfeng's gaze and also felt the killing intent and contempt in this gaze.
Suddenly, an outer sect disciple beside Xue Jianfeng glared angrily and growled, "Xiao Han!"
"What did you do to Junior Brother Lin, He, and Murong?
How dare you!
How dare you attack the disciples of our outer sect's first peak!
A heinous crime! "
"Heh … Whose dog is barking here because they didn't look after it properly?
Get lost! "
All of a sudden, Xiao Han turned his gaze over, his eyes bursting with a blade light that was as sharp as lightning, a blade light that could take one's soul away!
"Puff!"
The outer sect disciple who scolded Xiao Han felt as if he was struck by lightning. His face instantly turned pale and he spat out a mouthful of blood. He knelt on the ground and trembled uncontrollably.
"Ah?
What?
Injuring someone with just a gaze … This … This … is too … too strong … "
"It's Xiao Han!
This guy single-handedly razed an entire outer sect mountain peak, causing the third ranked outer sect mountain peak to wither and decline in a short period of time. He's too powerful. He's truly a ferocious person. He doesn't even give Senior Brother Xue Jianfeng face. "
"They have shed all pretenses of cordiality!
This time, the two of them have shed all pretenses of cordiality.
I'm afraid that if we meet on the stage, it will be a fight to the death. There will be no mercy … "
… …
The participants' seating area was filled with discussions.
Xue Jianfeng's expression changed, but he quickly calmed down and looked at Xiao Han with a pitiful gaze.
"En, not bad. In such a short time, he has already begun to change his blood. Furthermore, there is a blade light in his eyes. It seems that his blade cultivation is not bad.
He has the capital to be arrogant. If he doesn't die prematurely, he might be able to obtain the qualifications to enter the Supreme True Qi Realm in another eight to ten years … But … Next year and today will be your death sentence!
Xiao Han, you are courting death! "
"Hehe …" Xiao Han laughed and did not say anything else. He turned his face away. "True Qi Realm?
You think you have the qualifications to judge the True Qi Realm?
I'm laughing my head off … "
… …
Over at the inner sect disciples' seating area, there were many half-step true qi experts who shifted their attention to the participants' seating area.
Naturally, Xue Jianfeng and Xiao Han became the focus of their discussion.
"Xue Jianfeng's aura is becoming sharper and sharper. It seems that his spirit has been tempered to the point where it can cut through hair with a single blow.
Breaking through to the True Qi Realm is a done deal. "
"It has been a long time since our Pure Cloud Sect had a youth at the True Qi Realm. There is no doubt that this Xue Jianfeng has reached the True Qi Realm.
However, I wonder if he has the possibility of representing our Pure Cloud Sect to participate in the Devil Hero Selection. "
"Heh, the Devil Hero Selection is a narrow escape. It all depends on whether Xue Jianfeng dares to participate. Our Pure Cloud Sect has been established for tens of thousands of years. We have a deep foundation and many talents. How many Devil Heroes have we produced so far?
Only a handful! "
"You can't say that. According to historical records, our Pure Cloud Sect was once prosperous. There was a period of time when we produced many Devil Heroes. However, they died in the war with the Demon Race."
"Alright, let's go off topic.
It's just an Outer Sect Ranking Competition and you guys are talking about Devil Heroes.
Xue Jianfeng is a genius, but his current foundation is far from being able to compare to Devil Heroes. It's a world of difference!
We can discuss this again when he reaches the True Qi Realm.
As for that Xiao Han, he's a hidden talent. However, there can't be two tigers on one mountain. He's just unlucky. "
"Sigh … We inner sect disciples need to cultivate well too. We've been stuck at Half-Step True Qi for so long. We're just one step away … Everyone needs to work hard to improve!"
…
Right when the inner court disciples were discussing without end, shockingly, numerous rays of light and auspicious clouds descended from the sky!
Endless streams of air surged and transformed into qi dragons, qi dragons, qi tigers, qi cranes, qi apes … all of them were vivid and lifelike!
Heavenly flowers fell.
Amidst the red light, more than ten extraordinary figures appeared!
There were both men and women among them. However, they didn't look too old. They all had the appearance of teenagers.
In terms of temperament, some were as deep as an ancient well, some as tyrannical as a god, some as calm as the clouds and wind, and some disdainfully looking down on the world.
Light surged from each of their bodies, forming a precious glow.
The moment these people appeared, they walked towards the dozens of seats that were made of beast skin and served by beauties.
True Qi Realm!
They were the direct disciples of Pure Cloud Sect!
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"Welcome, True Disciples!" A few inner court elders stood up one after another, bowed, and paid their respects.
For a moment, the tens of thousands of people gathered on the mountain peak all stood up and sang in unison. "Welcome, True Disciples!"
In the contestants' seats, all the contestants, including the arrogant Xue Jianfeng, stood up and bowed as well. Their eyes were filled with respect and worship as they shouted loudly.
"Welcome, True Qi Realm experts!"
Xiao Han pretended to stand up as well. His gaze swept over, but he didn't see Senior Brother Fang present.
He thought to himself, Senior Brother Fang didn't come?
Looks like he's in closed-door cultivation to recuperate.
…
All the True Qi Realm experts sat down.
A young man in a brocade robe with eyes as deep as the abyss and skin as warm as jade slowly took a cup of tea from the hands of an inner court girl and said indifferently.
"You may begin."
This man was Young Master Zi Yu, who looked highly upon Xue Jianfeng and wanted Xue Jianfeng to take first place.
…
A few inner court elders stood up together and bowed.
"Yes, True Disciples. Then, this year's outer court disciple ranking competition will begin!"
… RS!