The two contestants from the Thunder Clan were a pair of brothers. They were the sons of Lei Ji. They were a bit older than Long Chen and Suxue. Although they looked to be in their twenties, their actual age was close to forty.
When one reached the ninth level of the Earth Martial Arts Realm, their lifespan would increase as well. When they reached the ninth level of the Earth Martial Arts Realm, they would basically have a lifespan of nearly five hundred years. So, although they were already forty, they could only be considered as part of the younger generation. The age limit for the Martial Arts Competition of the Nine Clans was also below forty years old.
Generally speaking, before fifty years old was the best time to cultivate. After fifty years old and above, if one had not broken through the Sky Martial Arts Realm and reached the Sky Martial Arts Realm, it would actually be more difficult to break through to the Sky Martial Arts Realm in one go. For example, the elders of the eight major sects had actually reached the ninth level of the Earth Martial Arts Realm for a very long time. However, they had long lost the opportunity to break through to the Sky Martial Arts Realm.
For example, the elders of the eight major sects, although their lifespans were very long, their potential had already determined their ultimate strength. The ninth level of the Earth Martial Arts Realm was their ultimate strength. On the path of cultivation, if one did not advance, they would fall back. Their usual cultivation could only maintain their strength and not regress. As for further improvement, it required a lot of luck.
For example, Long Chen's inheritance of the Seven Brilliance Star Lords was a luck. Situ Yao also saw the opportunity of the Sky Martial Arts Realm, which was why he was so desperate.
At that moment, two tall and strong youths who looked to be in their twenties stood in front of Long Chen. In the Cyanwood Heavenly City, it was the first time that Long Chen saw the two of them. The two men were not twins. Their age was about three or four years apart. However, their cultivation was at the ninth level of the Earth Martial Arts Realm. As the sons of Lei Ji, it was actually not strange for them to reach the ninth level of the Earth Martial Arts Realm at this time.
In the other clans, there were some people who had reached the ninth level of the Earth Martial Arts Realm before the age of forty. However, there was a difference in cultivation between those who had reached the ninth level of the Earth Martial Arts Realm. Undoubtedly, the two men in front of them had received the teachings of Lei Ji. No matter if it was cultivation or fighting ability, they had reached a very high level.
The two of them had a slight difference in physique. The man who was slightly taller and thinner was the older brother of the two brothers. At this moment, he smiled at Long Chen and said, "I am Lei Wen. Lei Wu and I were training outside and just came back a few days ago. It was only in these few days that we heard of your name. We brothers admire your strength."
The taller and stronger man smiled and said, "You're right. You're only in the seventh level of the Earth Martial Arts Realm, yet you killed two cultivators in the ninth level of the Earth Martial Arts Realm. You even broke through the siege of the Seven Sons of the Thunder Clan. We two brothers admire you a lot."
"Many thanks for the compliment." Lei Wen and Lei Wu's personalities were similar to Lei Ji's. They were the kind of people who were easy to get along with.
"Don't compliment him anymore. He might become arrogant and lose everything in the Eternal Battlefield," said Su Xue, smiling.
Su Xue smiled tenderly at the side. She wore a black muslin dress and looked very sexy. A large area of her snow-white chest was revealed and was very eye-catching.
Seeing such an alluring Suxue, Lei Wen enviously looked at Long Chen and said, "I really envy you, to have such a beautiful girl as Suxue as your wife. You should know that this is the dream of us brothers, but I didn't think it would benefit you."
These words made Suxue blush, and her plump earlobes turned red.
After saying that, under the lead of Bai Lan and the others, Long Chen and the others stepped onto the path to the Eternal Battlefield. Behind Long Chen, Soyeon blankly watched him leave. Her sparkling eyes were already filled with tears.
It had been three months since Long Chen came to the Cyanwood Heaven City. In these three months, Long Chen had undergone an incomparably huge transformation. As for how much he had increased, only he himself knew. From a nobody entering this place, when he came out, Long Chen was already a grand character whose name was known throughout the entire Primordial Cemetery. Especially during the conflict with the Wind God's lineage, due to his audacity and valiance, his reputation had already spread far and wide.
The Eternal Battlefield was at the center of the five regions. Under the lead of Bai Lan and Lei Ji, a group of more than ten people flew towards the Eternal Battlefield. Other than Long Chen, the people who could participate in this group were basically all in the ninth level of the Earth Martial Realm.
Everyone's speed was very fast. All of them moved forward in the quiet forest. Normal cultivators would not be able to see their figures clearly. They could only feel shadows passing by.
On the way, no one stopped. No matter if it was monstrous beasts or spiritual medicines, they could not stop their steps. After all, people on Bai Lan's level looked down on normal spiritual medicines. True treasures would not randomly appear in this forest. As for powerful monstrous beasts, Long Chen had not met them yet.
On the way, there were quite a few small monstrous beasts. But basically, monstrous beasts with a bit of intelligence would immediately escape after smelling the aura of Long Chen and the group of powerful cultivators.
On the way, Bai Lan and Lei Ji walked at the very front. Lei Ji's sons closely followed their father's footsteps. At that moment, Lei Wen came behind Lei Ji and asked softly, "Father, brother Long Chen cultivated under your 'Domain' for more than twenty days. Did he break through to the eighth level of the Earth Martial Realm in the end?"
Lei Ji said with a smile as he walked, "What do you think?"
Lei Wen was startled. He smiled bitterly and said, "How would I know? The late stage of the Earth Martial Realm, the more you cultivate, the harder it is to break through. Even if you have the Martial God Tablet, I don't think it's easy. I don't believe that Long Chen broke through so many levels in a short period of three months. When I went from the seventh level of the Earth Martial Realm to the eighth level of the Earth Martial Realm, it took me a full three years."
Lei Ji said, "Idiot, what you can't do, doesn't mean others can't. You know the power of my 'Domain'. Under my full power, he persisted for more than twenty days and didn't even frown. This kind of person, do you think he will be far from success?"
Lei Wen thought for a while and thanked his father. Then, he went back and walked side by side with Lei Wu. The two brothers looked at each other and a trace of admiration appeared in their eyes.
At that moment, Long Chen was still being surrounded by the crowd. Although his True Qi wasn't as strong as everyone else's, he had the advantage of the Seven Glorious Stars Body. On the ground, Long Chen's speed wouldn't be slower than anyone else's.
As time passed, they would soon arrive at the Eternal Battlefield. Long Chen raised his head and looked in front of him. He had a feeling that Xiao Lang's Qi was getting closer and closer to him. This time, Long Chen wanted to completely rescue Xiao Lang. At the same time, he wanted to give Wu Guangyu a very precious gift, death.
In Long Chen's heart, he had already given Wu Guangyu a death sentence.
When they had just entered the Ancient Graveyard, Wu Guangyu had taken away Xiao Lang and almost killed Long Chen. Long Chen would never forget this hatred. At that time, he didn't have the strength, but now it was time for him to make a comeback.
"Long Chen, do you have the confidence to deal with Wu Guangyu?" Su Xue suddenly asked from the side.
Long Chen looked at the enchanting young man and chuckled, "It's still too early to say this. You just have to wait and see. However, what is the format of the Nine Clans Youth Martial Arts Competition?"
Previously, Long Chen had been busy with cultivation. Now, he really thought of the format to ask.
"Among the nine clans, each clan will send two young experts under the age of 40. There are 18 people in total in the nine clans. In this Martial Art Competition, only one champion will be decided. Only the champion is the most important. Otherwise, even if he is the runner-up, it will be useless. Only the champion can get one of the Yellow Emperor's keys in the hands of the long-bearded man to enter the Five Emperors Secret Realm. For any clan or any influence, one quota may affect the final ownership of the real treasure." "That's right.
"So that's how it is. Eighteen people, how will the champion be decided? Will they fight one by one?" Long Chen asked curiously.
"It's not like that. This competition is divided into two rounds. First, ten people will be eliminated in the first round. Only then will the remaining eight people fight one by one."
Long Chen asked, "Then how will the ten people be eliminated? What is the format of the first round?"
Since he started cultivating, Long Chen had experienced many competitions. Interestingly, many of the battles were also divided into two rounds.
"This first round is more like a game than a competition."
Speaking of this, Su Xue's face was a bit heavy. Her willow-like eyebrows were slightly knitted, which was quite beautiful.
"How is it a game? It's very dangerous." Long Chen asked.
"Dangerous, very dangerous indeed. For us, this first round is very disadvantageous. This first round is set by the Five Element Alliance. It benefits them the most." Su Xue said disdainfully.
She paused for a moment and then continued, "In the center of the Eternal Battlefield, there is a barren nameless city. It is a vast ruin. At the beginning, the eighteen of us will be arranged into the ruins. There is a natural maze in the ruins. Even those who are familiar with the place will get lost. We will be arranged to enter the ruins separately. In this huge city, we will meet randomly and fight randomly. There will definitely be winners and losers in the battles. When there are only eight people left in the ruins, the first round will end."
Long Chen was shocked and asked, "Little girl, are you saying that ten people must die in the first round?"