Lineage Grand Competition, Xuanyang and Xuanwu

As the sun rises and sets, time flies by. Two months have passed, and with the younger generation of the Yang Household eagerly preparing and the Qi Refining cultivators working diligently, the first Yang Household Lineage Grand Competition has officially begun.

On this day, the entire Purple Moon Mountain was bustling with activity. Streaks of light flew in from afar, carrying Yang Household Member as well as other invited guests.

The Lineage Square, now many times larger, features a floor carved from white jade, stretching for thousands of feet, and six arenas neatly arranged.

The arena is one zhang high and thirty zhang long and wide, enough for Qi Refining cultivators to fight freely.

Around the plaza, countless circular stone seats floated up under the influence of the Formation.

They are of varying heights, arranged in a pleasing and orderly manner.

If viewed from above, the entire competition venue resembles a giant bowl placed on the ground, with the contestants at the center and hundreds of spectators surrounding the sides.

As this was the first Lineage competition, and given that the Yang Household Golden Core Household, the competition attracted a considerable amount of attention, even though only eighty-two people participated.

All the major Lineage in Dragon Valley County, and even the Feng Household and the Three Rivers Sect, sent people to watch the competition.

The younger generation is the future of a force.

By observing a part of the leopard, one can see the whole picture. From the specific details of the Yang Household's grand competition, one can also deduce the Lineage's potential for development.

Amidst the watchful eyes of the crowd, Old Ancestor Yang Haoyu descended from the sky and loudly announced, "The first Lineage Grand Competition of the Purple Moon Yang Household now begins!"

Boom--

As the sound faded, the atmosphere in the entire Lineage Square reached its peak, with cheers so loud they seemed to shake the heavens.

With a smile, Yang Dangkai, the patriarch who was presiding over the competition, flew to the front of the arena.

"The Lineage Grand Competition, Martial Arts Tournament, First Level, Early Qi Refining Stage Combat, shall now begin!"

"The contestant who drew number one, please come to the stage now!"

Under the watchful eyes of hundreds of Cultivators, two young men at the Early Qi Refining walked onto the central arena with a hint of nervousness.

The boy on the left looks to be eleven or twelve years old. He's chubby, with smooth, oily skin, and big, intelligent-looking eyes.

The boy on the right, also eleven or twelve years old, was small in stature, but did not give the impression of weakness. Instead, he resembled a small leopard, exuding a vigorous and capable aura.

To the east, several elders of the Yang Household gathered to watch the competition.

Yang Tianyou looked up and saw that the boy on his left was none other than the chubby Yang Xuanyang.

After a few months apart, the little guy seems to have gotten a bit rounder.

"Nineteenth Younger Brother, which of these two do you favor?"

Yang Tianwang held a Spirit Fruit in his hand, happily munching on it, pale red juice dripping down the corner of his mouth.

Fengling, who was squatting nearby, got hungry and took out a bunch of snacks, placing them in front of her and starting to eat.

"Yang Xuanyang, I suppose. This kid has already reached the peak of the third level of Qi Refining. I guess he deliberately suppressed his cultivation because of the competition, so his Spiritual Power foundation is very solid," Yang Tianyou replied with a smile.

"Hey, I think so too... Fengling, why are you eating so fast? Leave some for me!"

As Yang Dangkai announced the start of the competition, the two youths simultaneously took out their Law Artifacts.

The thin boy was named Yang Xuanguang, and he practiced the Metal Attribute Cultivation Method "White Tiger Seven-Kill Instruction".

This Cultivation Method was once the clan's Cultivation Method of their old rival, the Zhao Household. It can be cultivated to the Golden Core Realm and is extremely powerful and extraordinary.

Yang Xuanguang's Law Artifact was a rhomboid Flying Shuttle, a First-Tier Middle-Grade with a thin blade that gleamed with a cold light.

As for the chubby Yang Xuanyang, he cultivates the "White Tiger Constellation Exposition," and his Law Artifact is a mid- First-Tier Middle-Grade sword.

Only...

Yang Tianyou looked at the knife with a strange expression. Wasn't this the kitchen knife his mother usually used to cut vegetables?

Using a kitchen knife as a ritual Law Artifact?

I had only heard about it before; this was the first time I had ever seen it with my own eyes.

"Kitchen knife?"

Yang Tianwang, who was sitting on the ground next to Fengling and playing around, was slightly taken aback, then burst into laughter.

"Interesting! This chubby kid is quite amusing. Using a kitchen knife as a magical Law Artifact, he's the first in the Yang Household to do so!"

On the stage, Yang Xuanguang's lips twitched when he saw Yang Xuanyang pull out a kitchen knife.

You're going to fight me with this?

"Of course, I'm the cook, what else would I use if not a cleaver?" Yang Xuanyang said confidently.

"..."

Yang Xuanguang had nothing to say, so he simply activated his magical Law Artifact and attacked.

Whoosh!

The Golden Light Shuttle emitted a shrill whistle and flew several feet away in the blink of an eye.

Seeing this, Yang Xuanyang remained calm and tossed the kitchen knife Law Artifact in his hand away.

"Behold my Dragon-Slaying Saber!"

Bite!

The two Law Artifacts collided in mid-air, leaving behind afterimages.

However, unlike Yang Xuanguang's all-out effort, Yang Xuanyang, in addition to activating First-Tier Middle-Grade Law Artifact, actually had the power to cast Law Technique.

His chubby hands moved rapidly, forming hand Mudra. In an instant, the starlight-like Spiritual Power condensed into a sharp spike, gleaming with a chilling edge.

Whoosh!

The sharp spikes pierced the air and went straight for Yang Xuanguang.

The latter quickly took out a First-Tier Low-Grade shield and held it in front of him.

With a bang, the shield was knocked away.

This led to Yang Xuanguang revealing a weakness.

Yang Xuanyang seized the opportunity, Dragon-Slaying Saber Blade appeared out of nowhere, slashing down with great force, instantly knocking the Golden Light Shuttle away.

In a flash, before Yang Xuanguang could react, the Dragon-Slaying Saber was already at his throat.

Glug!

Yang Xuanguang was surprised to learn that this seemingly harmless chubby boy actually possessed such strength, defeating him in just a few moves.

Yang Xuanyang wins the first match!

Patriarch Yang Dangkai announced with a faint smile, his gaze towards Yang Xuanyang filled with surprise. Clearly, he hadn't expected the battle to end so decisively.

The competition continued, and time passed.

Five days have passed in the blink of an eye!

One by one, members of the clan took to the stage to compete; some performed in a conventional manner, while others surprised everyone.

However, for Yang Tianyou, there were good prospects, but only two were worthy of his attention.

Yang Xuanyang, ranked 26th in the Xuan Generation, and Yang Xuanwu, ranked 7th.

The former goes without saying, but the latter's combat talent truly amazed Yang Tianyou.

Yang Xuanwu only possessed the aptitude of Four Spirit Roots, and since he cultivated the "Battle Martial Art," a Cultivation Method that Dual Cultivation of Spell and Body abilities, his cultivation speed was very slow.

Yang Xuanwu, who is fifteen years old this year, has a cultivation level of only the Qi Refinement Fifth Layer Refining.

However, it was precisely with his cultivation at the Qi Refinement Fifth Layer of Qi Refining that he Middle Qi Refinement Refining arena, sweeping all before him.

Let alone those at the same level as him, even clansmen at the peak of the Qi Refinement Sixth Layer, wielding three First-Tier Superior-Grade Law Artifact, could only withstand thirteen moves against Yang Xuanwu, who was wielding a single spear, before being defeated on the spot. They had no power to fight back at all, and the rhythm of the battle was completely controlled by Yang Xuanwu.

This unparalleled fighting talent not only caught Yang Tianyou's eye but also amazed the other audience members present.

After that, whenever Yang Xuanwu took to the stage for a match, everyone would be on Shen Yi, watching with extra care and attention.

Two more days passed, and the martial arts competition came to an end.

Nine winners were determined, and three individuals emerged as the top performers in their respective realms.

Yang Xuanyang - First in the Early Qi Refining

Yang Xuanwu - First in the Middle Qi Refinement

Yang Xuanting -- Number one in the Late Qi Refinement