Fang Chen had killed the top second-tier geniuses of the younger generation in Sky Array City, which had infuriated many forces. If it hadn't been for the protection of a big shot like the Spiritual Array Mountain Master, he would have died many times over.
However, when they heard the Spiritual Array Mountain Master say that if they could obtain the right to control the Mysterious Yellow Immortal Pond, they would be given a few spots in the Sect as compensation.
After hearing this, the expressions of the upper echelons of the various forces eased a little. No matter what, the Mysterious Yellow Immortal Pond was still very important to them.
Of course, what puzzled the upper echelons of the various forces was why there were only second-tier geniuses fighting Fang Chen in this Disciples' Grand Competition. None of the first-tier geniuses had appeared.
Fang Chen's massacre on the martial arts stage had intimidated countless martialists. At this moment, not a single martialist dared to step onto the martial arts stage to challenge Fang Chen.
Many people's gazes were focused on Ding Chuan. Fang Chen was too arrogant. He had killed people as soon as he made a move, which made them feel disgusted. They had pinned their hopes on Ding Chuan and wanted him to teach Fang Chen a lesson.
However, Ding Chuan acted as if this matter had nothing to do with him. He had no intention of making a move.
Of course, if everyone knew that not long ago, Ding Chuan had been defeated by Fang Chen, and within ten moves at that, who knew what they would think.
"Is there anyone else who wants to challenge me?" Fang Chen asked in a deep voice. His voice reverberated throughout the entire square.
Although this was a Disciples' Grand Competition of the younger generation in Sky Array City, Fang Chen had taken advantage of this opportunity to kill many of the younger Sect's disciples once again.
At this moment, Mount Dazzling Gold, Lou Yunge, Motian Palace, Nine Array Pavilion and the other Sects didn't say anything. They didn't want the disciples they had painstakingly nurtured to be killed by Fang Chen.
Fang Chen was brimming with fighting spirit. He was waiting for the disciples of the Sect to challenge him, but nothing happened even after a long time had passed.
Finally, the mountain master of Ling Zhen Mountain slowly stood up and surveyed his surroundings. After which, he smiled and said, "Since no one wants to challenge Fang Chen, this year's Disciple Competition will end here."
As soon as the Spiritual Array Mountain Lord spoke, the Sky Array City Disciple Competition ended. From that day onwards, Fang Chen's name would spread throughout Sky Array City.
Within Sky Array City, the streets and alleys were all talking about Fang Chen. He had even become an unavoidable topic of conversation.
After the Disciples' Tournament ended, Fang Chen followed the crowd of Spiritual Array Mountain and returned to Spiritual Array Mountain.
He had killed many second-rank geniuses, and the Sect would surely regard him as a thorn in their side. This was why the Spiritual Formation Mountain was the safest place for him.
There was only one month left before the Mysterious Yellow Immortal Pond competition. Fang Chen wanted to use this one month to try his best to break through to the 4th level of the Condensing Reality Realm.
In this way, he would be able to easily kill a Seventh Level Condensing Reality Realm disciple. He would even be able to challenge a Eighth Level Condensing Reality Realm martial artist.
After returning to Spiritual Array Mountain, Fang Chen immediately went into seclusion to cultivate.
As for Ding Chuan and the others, they also began to cultivate.
The Mysterious Yellow Celestial Pond Battle in a month's time would affect the entire Sky Array City. They could not be careless.
At this moment, in the garden of a mansion in Sky Array City, the leaders of the four great Sect were gathered together. They were discussing how to kill Fang Chen.
"This kid's improvement is too great. In just half a year, he has actually grown to this extent. If we let him continue to grow, he will become a threat to us." Lord Dazzling Gold said coldly.
"No, Lord Dazzling Gold is right. We must find a way to kill this kid and avenge our dead disciples." Pavilion Master Lou Yun said eerily.
Beside him, Towering Sky Palace Master also nodded heavily and said coldly, "This kid must be killed. Otherwise, I will not be able to eat or sleep in peace."
The Nine Array Pavilion Master nodded slightly. He was the core of the four and his words carried weight. He looked around at the other three and slowly said, "Now that this kid is in the Spiritual Array Mountain, we can't deal with him. However, he will definitely leave the Spiritual Array Mountain in a month's time for the Mysterious Yellow Immortal Pond battle."
"Pavilion Master, you mean …" Lord Dazzling Gold's eyes lit up as he asked.
"Should we kill this kid on the way to the Mysterious Yellow Celestial Pond?" Towering Sky Palace Master asked.
Nine Formation Pavilion Master shook his head and said, "This kid is very powerful. There are few among the younger generation who can match him. This time, he might be able to contribute greatly to the Mysterious Yellow Celestial Pond Battle. Therefore, we should wait until the Mysterious Yellow Celestial Pond Battle is over before taking action."
Hearing Nine Formation Pavilion Master's words, Pavilion Master Lou Yun revealed a sinister smile and said, "Wonderful, truly wonderful. Pavilion Master's thoughts coincide with mine."
"Wait until the Mysterious Yellow Celestial Pond Battle is over. After our four Sect have received the compensation we deserve, we will kill this kid. Even the Mountain Master of Spiritual Array Mountain will have nothing to say."
"Hahaha, good. It's settled then."
The leaders of the four Sect had already discussed a strategy to deal with Fang Chen. However, Fang Chen, who was in Spiritual Array Mountain, had no idea.
Time passed in the blink of an eye.
On the twenty-fifth day of Fang Chen's closed-door cultivation, he successfully broke through to the Fourth Level of the Condensing Reality Realm. Although it was only the Early Level of the Fourth Level, it still made Fang Chen extremely excited.
After reaching the Fourth Level of the Condensing Reality Realm, Fang Chen's strength had increased once again. Now, he even dared to challenge a Level Eight Condensing Reality Realm martial artist.
After breaking through, Fang Chen successfully exited his closed-door cultivation. At this time, there were only five days left until the Mysterious Yellow Celestial Pond Battle.
"Fang Chen, you've exited your closed-door cultivation." The Mountain Master of Spiritual Array Mountain laughed when he saw Fang Chen.
"Thank you for your concern, Mountain Master." Fang Chen cupped his hands and said.
"Since you've exited your closed-door cultivation, let's set off today." The Mountain Master of Spiritual Array Mountain said.
This time, the Mysterious Yellow Celestial Pond Battle would be held in Tianshui City. Although Tianshui City wasn't too far from Tianshui City, it still required three days of walking.
When they arrived at Tianshui City, everyone still needed to recover their strength. Therefore, it was better to head to Tianshui City as soon as possible.
Previously, Fang Chen had been in closed-door cultivation. Today, he had finally exited his closed-door cultivation. Therefore, the Mountain Master of Spiritual Array Mountain gathered all the participating disciples at the plaza.
"In this Mysterious Yellow Celestial Pond Battle, the ten of you will represent the entire Tianshui City. I hope that you will do your best to defeat your opponents." The Mountain Master of Spiritual Array Mountain said loudly.
On the plaza, the disciples all nodded.
After exchanging a few words, the Mountain Master of Spiritual Array Mountain led the ten disciples and left Spiritual Array Mountain in a grandiose manner. They appeared on the streets of Tianshui City.
Seeing the disciples of Spiritual Array Mountain leave, many cultivators on the streets of Tianshui City began to discuss.
A short while later, Fang Chen and the others left Tianshui City.
At this moment, in a hidden area of Tianshui City, the leaders of the Four Great Sect revealed sinister smiles.
"Let him live for a few more days," said the Lord of Dazzling Gold coldly.
"Is everything ready?" asked the Nine Formation Pavilion Master.
"Everything is ready. As long as this brat finishes participating in the Mysterious Yellow Celestial Pond Battle, we will immediately take action. He will definitely die," said the Pavilion Master.
"Even if the Mountain Master of Spiritual Array Mountain wants to save him, it's impossible. This plan is foolproof," said the Skyscraping Palace Master.
After leaving Tianshui City, Fang Chen and the others entered a vast plain.
Between Tianshui City and Tianshui City, there was a vast plain. As long as they crossed this plain, they would reach Tianshui City.
On this plain, there were often bandits roaming about. However, Fang Chen and the others were not worried at all.
Their team was very strong. It was not something that ordinary bandits could compare to.
However, there were still bandits who were not afraid of death. They blocked the path of Fang Chen and the others and were prepared to rob them.
"Let me do it," said Ding Chuan coldly as he looked at the bandits in front of him.
Three minutes later, Ding Chuan returned to the team. The plain was in a mess. All the bandits were dead. Not a single one was left alive.
In the following period of time, as long as bandits appeared, the disciples would fight to be the first to deal with them.
In the end, everyone came to a consensus. Each disciple could only take action once.
Two days later, they had already killed seven groups of bandits.
It was bad luck for the bandits to encounter them. This was also because the Mountain Master of Spiritual Array Mountain did not take action. Once he took action, the bandits would not even have a chance to resist.
"There's still one more day before we reach Tianshui City," said the Mountain Master of Spiritual Array Mountain.
The bandits that appeared on the plain were just training for the disciples.
Just as the Mountain Master of Spiritual Array Mountain finished speaking, a group of bandits suddenly appeared in front of them. This group of bandits was not very strong.
"Let me do it."
A burly disciple sneered. His figure flashed as he directly entered the group of bandits and started a massacre.
However, at this moment, the expression of one of the members of the bandit group changed slightly. A faint evil aura appeared around his body.
"En."
Fang Chen noticed this and his face changed. His figure flashed as he took out the Hidden Star Sword and displayed the Phantom God Sword Art.
"Fang Chen, this is my dish."
The burly disciple shouted when he saw Fang Chen take action. His voice was filled with displeasure.
Whoosh!
Just as Fang Chen took action, the bandit's aura suddenly became stronger. A powerful black light appeared on his palm. With a flick of his wrist, the black light flew towards the burly disciple.
"Not good."
At this moment, Ding Chuan and the others also noticed that something was wrong and shouted.
Whoosh!
Fang Chen displayed the third level of the Phantom God Sword Art. Countless illusory swords instantly pierced the black light, causing it to explode.
Because the burly disciple was closer, he was sent flying by the explosion and fell to the ground.
In a flash, Fang Chen once again displayed the Phantom God Sword Art. With a whoosh, the Hidden Star Sword pierced the body of the bandit.
"You!"
The bandit's face was filled with unwillingness as he slowly fell to the ground.
"Fatty Li, are you alright?"
After killing the bandit, Ding Chuan and the others came to Fatty Li's side and asked.
"I won't die."
Fatty Li was clearly injured. This made him feel a little embarrassed. He had been injured before even reaching Tianshui City.
However, he still looked at Fang Chen gratefully. If it wasn't for Fang Chen, perhaps he wouldn't have just been injured.
At this moment, the Mountain Master of Spiritual Array Mountain slowly walked over. His face was grave as he said, "You found out."