Year-End Competition

Fire Division, located in a remote mountain peak.

In the quiet room, waves of unusually powerful Mental Power continuously emanated from the room, causing the space within to appear distorted and blurred.

Inside the room, a figure sat quietly cross-legged on the bed; it was none other than Lin Langtian, the Personal Disciple Grand Disciple the Fire Division.

The next moment, suddenly a surge of powerful Mental Power roared out from Lin Langtian's Mud Pill Palace, and in an instant, dark clouds gathered in the sky outside the room.

If there were any Symbol Master present, they would certainly be familiar with this, because this is the Wind Lightning Tribulation, which is regarded as a nightmare by all Symbol Master.

Meanwhile, dark clouds were gathering in the sky, with silver snakes flashing within them.

"Boom!"

At a certain moment, thunder suddenly resounded in the sky, dark clouds rolled, and then a bolt of lightning, about ten feet thick, tore through the sky and blasted towards Lin Langtian below with lightning speed.

Lightning was incredibly fast, rushing into the room in the blink of an eye and mercilessly blasting towards Lin Langtian's crown.

Call out!

The lightning struck Lin Langtian, causing his body to tremble violently. Strands of electricity danced across his body, creating a dazzling spectacle.

Lin Langtian's face twitched slightly as the lightning surged into his body, revealing a hint of pain, but he quickly suppressed it.

Upon arriving at the Yuan Sect, the Heavenly Talisman Spirit Tree had fully matured, so Lin Langtian returned to his residence and couldn't wait to test its effects.

After absorbing five Heavenly Talisman Spirit Tree, Lin Langtian's Mental Power finally showed signs of a breakthrough.

"Boom!"

Above the sky, after the first bolt of lightning struck, the dark clouds churned more violently. Then, thick bolts of lightning, accompanied by thunderous roars, poured down like a torrential rain.

The lightning that had been raining down from the sky for over ten minutes finally began to subside, and as the last bolt of lightning struck, the dark clouds slowly dissipated.

"Laugh!"

As the sunlight shone down, Lin Langtian, gradually returned to normal.

The next instant, his tightly closed eyes suddenly opened, a blinding glint flashing from his pupils, and the surrounding air rippled with powerful energy.

Seven Seal Heavenly Talisman Master!

With the help of the Heavenly Talisman Spirit Tree, Lin Langtian successfully advanced to become Seven Seal Heavenly Talisman Master!

In addition, his strength at the Eight Yuan Nirvana Stage is enough to make him a top-tier disciple even among the major Super Sect. As for his combat power, he is among the best of the younger generation.

Although Lin Langtian's trip to the Blood Horn Region was extremely dangerous, the gains were quite substantial.

Not only did they harvest a large amount of Wood Spirit Crystal to accelerate the growth of the Greenwood Origin Tree and the Heavenly Talisman Spirit Tree, but they also obtained the third Incomplete Map and a super bodyguard at the Samsara Stage.

Thinking of this, Lin Langtian's mind stirred, and a black, cold tree trunk, as hard as steel, appeared in his palm. It was the trunk of the Immortal Origin Ancient Tree.

"Spirit Aunt, can the aura on this be erased?"

Recalling the tricks Ren Yuanzi had played on the Immortal Origin Ancient Tree, Lin Langtian felt as if he were being secretly watched, and said in a deep voice.

"Of course you can, but I don't recommend doing so, because once that Ren Yuanzi discovers that the aura on it has disappeared, you will immediately become a major suspect."

"This method is not advisable, but you can rest assured that I can conceal this aura. That way, even if that Ren Yuanzi wants to pinpoint your location later, it won't be so easy," Spirit Aunt said.

"Oh, concealing one's aura, that's certainly a safer approach." Upon hearing this, Lin Langtian breathed a sigh of relief.

Being targeted by a Samsara Stage expert is indeed a feeling of unease, but fortunately, Lin Langtian has not revealed any flaws at the moment, and that Ren Yuanzi is only suspicious.

After putting away the trunk of the Immortal Origin Ancient Tree, Lin Langtian was about to go into seclusion to cultivate for a while when he heard a lively commotion outside the door, which caught his attention.

Creak.

Jumping off the bed, Lin Langtian pushed open the door and walked outside.

Outside the room was a spacious corridor, and further ahead was a quiet courtyard where a dozen or so people were sitting quietly.

When they heard the door open, they all turned around immediately, and then a look of surprise appeared on their faces.

"Senior Brother Langtian, you're finally back..."

Lin Langtian looked at the group of Mo Tie and the others who had gathered around him with delighted expressions. He could see the deep worry and joy in their eyes, and his heart warmed. He smiled and nodded, saying...

"Don't worry, I'm fine. I'm back safe and sound."

"Hmm." Seeing that Lin Langtian was unharmed, Mo Tie and the others breathed a sigh of relief and nodded repeatedly.

"By the way, during my absence, has anything major happened in the Fire Division?" Lin Langtian, not quite used to this somewhat tender scene, quickly changed the subject.

"It's nothing serious, but after Zhang Hao returned to the sect half a month ago, he has been spreading rumors that you have fallen at the hands of the Shadow Seven, and he has been bullying us at will. Because of his status, we dare not speak out against him..." Mo Tie clenched his fists and gritted his teeth.

"It's Zhang Hao again..."

Upon hearing this name, Lin Langtian's eyes narrowed slightly, and then a murderous intent appeared in them.

Back in the Blood Horn Region, he had wanted to secretly eliminate this person, but the ever-changing situation caused Lin Langtian to miss this opportunity.

However, since Zhang Hao has repeatedly courted death, Lin Langtian has also added him to his kill list. Anyway, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future.

"By the way, senior brother, the Fire Division's Year-End Competition is about to begin." After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Ling Zhi suddenly spoke up.

"Yes, in about five days, the Year-End Competition will be an assessment of nearly ten thousand disciples in the Fire Division. With your strength, Senior Brother, you will definitely achieve good results," Liu Yuan said with a light laugh.

"The Year-End Competition has begun. We new disciples are just going through the motions. But it would be great if our senior brother could become Fire Division Spirit General."

"Don't worry, with your talent, Senior Brother, you should be able to challenge for the position of Spirit General next year."

"If Senior Brother becomes Spirit General, we will also be honored. At that time, we will also have a place in the Fire Division."

Lin Langtian looked at the group of people who were discussing excitedly and with flushed faces, and his heart stirred slightly.

Is the annual Year-End Competition about to begin? Yuan Sect believes in the principle of the capable rising and the mediocre falling, and everything depends on performance and strength.

Logically speaking, whoever can defeat Ling Chi in the Year-End Competition will have no problem taking over the position of Fire Division Spirit General.

For Mo Tie and the others, Lin Langtian's ability to challenge the Fire Division Spirit General within a year of joining the Yuan Sect was already an extraordinary feat.

But Lin Langtian's idea was different from theirs. He wanted to challenge Ling Chi in the Year-End Competition five days later and take over the latter's position as Spirit General!

He has the ability.

Lin Langtian did not share his thoughts with Mo Tie and the others. Instead, he took out several Universe Bag filled with resources and handed them to Mo Tie and the others.

These were spoils he had acquired from the Shadow Seven, which were of no use to him, but were a timely help to Mo Tie and the others.

Although Yuan Sect has abundant resources, Mo Tie and the others, as new disciples, have been suppressed by Zhang Hao from time to time and have not had a good time. The resources given by Lin Langtian are a timely help.

"Thank you, Senior Brother!"

After accepting the reward, Mo Tie and the others were overjoyed and immediately thanked Lin Langtian in unison.

"Hehe, we're all brothers, no need to be so polite. The Year-End Competition has started, so you all need to improve your strength quickly and achieve good results." Lin Langtian patted Mo Tie, Ling Zhi and the others on the shoulder.

A hero needs three helpers. Although Mo Tie and the others are currently a bit weak, they are not without potential. If he were to replace Ling Chi as the Fire Division Spirit General in the future, he would need trusted subordinates to support him. Mo Tie and the others, who have followed him since the Ancient Battlefield, are naturally the most suitable.

After exchanging pleasantries with Lin Langtian Mo Tie and the others for half a day, the small gathering finally came to an end, and Lin Langtian returned to his room to continue his seclusion.

Regardless, he is determined to obtain the position of Spirit General this time.

Time flies like an arrow; before we know it, five days have passed.

In the center of the Fire Division Mountain Range stands an exceptionally massive peak that pierces the clouds, surrounded by swirling, scorching heat.

This mountain is the location of the Fire Division Main Hall, which is considered the head of all the halls. The Fire Division's annual Year-End Competition is also held on this mountain.

The Year-End Competition is a very common activity in the Yuan Gate Eight Divisions. To put it simply, it is to check the disciples' cultivation status every year in order to encourage their desire to cultivate and thus enhance the strength of the entire department.

In addition, during each Year-End Competition, some outstanding registered disciples are promoted to Fire Division disciples, while some Fire Division disciples are promoted to Personal Disciple Grand Disciple, and there are even cases of Spirit General being replaced.

Therefore, the Year-End Competition is a highly prestigious event, and each year it is the most exciting time of the year.

Within the Fire Division, there are tens of thousands of registered disciples, five thousand ordinary disciples, and five hundred personally instructed disciples.

Such a massive lineup would see the vast majority of people gather here on this day, making it a truly impressive spectacle.

At the summit, a magnificent crimson palace stands silently amidst the clouds, radiating an aura of grandeur. Its crimson color, like rising flames, exudes an overwhelming and imposing presence.

In front of the main hall was an extremely vast Blue Stone Plaza with a great sense of layering. At this moment, the outer perimeter of the plaza was already occupied by a huge sea of people.

Although the square was filled with people, there was no noise. Tens of thousands of disciples sat quietly in the square, and the silence was so powerful that even the spiritual energy of this place showed signs of violent fluctuation.

Near the center of the square were the official disciples of the Fire Division, while the unofficial disciples on the periphery looked at them with envy in their eyes.

Their efforts stemmed from the hope that one day they too could become true disciples of the Fire Division.

Looking further into the distance, inside the plaza, there was a series of slightly elevated platforms where hundreds of figures dressed in crimson robes sat cross-legged, each emanating astonishing bursts of Yuan energy.

That was a disciple of the Fire Division, an elite member of the Fire Division.

If the vast number of nominal disciples on the periphery had previously looked at them with envy, then when they looked at these personal disciples, their eyes now held a hint of awe.

They all knew very well that being able to become a direct disciple of the Fire Division symbolized a kind of power.

However, the most eye-catching thing in the entire square was not these disciples, but the innermost part, where eight tall platforms stood, and on those eight platforms, there were only eight figures sitting cross-legged.

Their position was higher than any of the Fire Division disciples, a status that everyone understood, yet no one questioned it.

These eight people are the Eight Personal Disciples of the Fire Division, and they are the most outstanding among all the disciples of the Fire Division!

On a stone platform, the newly Personal Disciple Grand Disciple, Lin Langtian, also sat cross-legged.

As the fastest person in history to be promoted to the position of Personal Disciple Grand Disciple, Lin Langtian's reputation in the Fire Division is also extremely strong. Many people look at Lin Langtian with awe and envy.

Not far away, Zhang Hao, also Personal Disciple Grand Disciple, looked at Lin Langtian with undisguised resentment in his eyes.

He never expected that Lin Langtian, who had been presumed dead in the Blood Horn Region, would actually come back alive.

Those so-called number one assassins of the Blood Horn Region, the Shadow Seven, are truly trash!

While Zhang Hao was cursing inwardly, on the other side, at the head of the eight tall platforms, the Fire Division Spirit General Ling Chi suddenly turned around and glanced at Lin Langtian with a meaningful look. There was even a hint of provocation in his red eyes.

It seems this person still remembers Lin Langtian's words about subduing the Chaos Abyssal Demon Flame.

Lin Langtian remained calm and composed, his eyelids slightly closed.

The upcoming Year-End Competition will be the battle in which Lin Langtian, after entering the Yuan Sect, will truly make a name for himself.

If Lin Langtian defeats Ling Chi, he can successfully replace the latter as the Spirit General of the Fire Division.

By then, Lin Langtian will not only have the opportunity to come into contact with the Chaos Abyssal Demon Flame, but he will also have a considerable position in the entire Yuan Sect. It will be absolutely impossible for something like Mu Ku secretly sabotaging him to happen again.

In some respects, Spirit General is no less important than a Deputy Chief of a department.

Time passed slowly as all the Fire Division disciples waited, and the commotion in the square grew stronger over time.

In front of the square, there was a row of stone benches, where Fen Cang, Yan Ba, and some stewards of the Fire Division sat, looking down at the magnificent scene before them.

As noon approached, the head of the department, Fen Cang, also stood up at that moment.

Fen Cang his majestic gaze across the square, and then, amidst the expectant gazes of ten thousand disciples, he spoke in a loud voice.

"The Fire Division's Year-End Competition officially begins!"