Comparing Movement Techniques

The other Core Disciples, especially the top-tier ones, all wore calm expressions, clearly having anticipated this.

This Blood Origin Realm competition wouldn't be simple. They'd not only have to watch out for the demon beasts within the Blood Origin Realm but also for disciples from the Zhang Family, and even some from their own sect. In short, it would be incredibly difficult.

Then again, if it weren't difficult and dangerous, how could they offer three Blood Origin Fruits as rewards?

Blood Origin Fruits were things even experts in the Innate Realm coveted!

After speaking, the two Elders led the dozens of Core Disciples from the Yi Yuan Sect towards the back mountain of Green Peak Mountain. Everyone possessed martial arts, so they moved incredibly fast. In less than half an hour, they had entered the depths of Green Peak Mountain. The terrifying auras of the two Elders were released without restraint, deterring any demon beasts from approaching.

This allowed the Yi Yuan Sect group to proceed very smoothly. They arrived at the base of a treacherous mountain peak. This mountain soared into the clouds, exceptionally steep, with its mid-section completely submerged in a sea of clouds.

At the foot of the mountain, there was a small set of stairs, wide enough for several people to walk abreast. It wound its way upwards, leading directly to the summit.

Not long after, the Zhang Family members also arrived. Leading them were two Clan Elders of the Zhang Family, one tall and one short, both gaunt and sinister-looking elders. Standing before the stout and thin Elders of the Yi Yuan Sect, their presence was in no way inferior.

Behind the two Elders was a group of dozens of elite disciples from the Zhang Family. Leading them were seven young men standing proudly, each with a more imposing aura than the last.

From the hushed whispers of the Yi Yuan Sect disciples, Ye Xiwen finally learned the identities of these seven young men. They should be the top experts among the Zhang Family's Core Disciples for this generation. The strongest among them, leading the pack, were Zhang Jingxin, Zhang Wu, and Zhang Yuelian. All of them possessed the strength of the Houtian Ninth Stage Peak, almost reaching the Innate Realm. The remaining four, Zhang Yuntian, Zhang Wenxiao, Zhang Ziqiu, and Zhang Guoqi, were all at the late stage of Houtian Ninth Stage or higher. Their strength was unfathomable, and their auras completely overwhelmed the Yi Yuan Sect side. The Yi Yuan Sect's renowned top experts were actually only three. Ye Feng had joined later, and Ye Xiwen had appeared quite suddenly. Even with the addition of Ye Feng and Ye Xiwen, they were still at a numerical disadvantage.

While the Yi Yuan Sect disciples were sizing up the Zhang Family experts, the Zhang Family experts were also observing the Yi Yuan Sect disciples. Everyone understood that the outcome of this competition would be decided entirely by these twelve top experts.

Ye Xiwen quickly felt two venomous gazes; they belonged to the brothers Zhang Yuntian and Zhang Yunfei.

"Since everyone is here, let's begin!" the Fat Elder said.

As if by unspoken agreement, the four Innate Realm Elders stomped their feet and shot towards the stairs. In a short while, they had disappeared from everyone's sight.

The moment the four Innate Realm Elders shot off, several top disciples seemed to have anticipated it and immediately followed suit.

Their figures were like streaks of lightning, instantly flashing up the mountain path.

Seeing that everyone had already taken off, the rest finally understood and quickly followed. Unfortunately, they had already fallen behind quite a bit.

As everyone rushed forward in a chaotic manner, the pecking order was already established. The four Innate Realm Elders were naturally the fastest, disappearing up the mountain path like bolts of lightning. Then came Ye Feng and the other top experts as the first group. Following them was a group of over thirty Houtian Ninth Stage experts. Although not top experts, they had still entered the Houtian Ninth Stage realm, and their speed was by no means slow, immediately catching up.

Then came the chaotic group of over a hundred Houtian Eighth Stage disciples. However, due to their differing strengths, a hierarchy gradually emerged among them.

They began to sprint up the mountain path sporadically. None of the individuals present were simple characters; each was an elite among the elites of the two great forces. Their speed was incredibly fast, and describing it as lightning-fast would be no exaggeration.

After everyone had rushed off and ascended the mountain path, Ye Xiwen finally began to move.

Ye Xiwen's figure shot out like lightning. Activating the Heavenly Immortal Steps to their full potential, in just two or three breaths, Ye Xiwen's feet were already on the mountain path.

Ye Xiwen's movements were graceful, as if he were strolling leisurely. His figure flickered, appearing tens of meters away with each flash, his speed incredibly fast.

Moreover, the Heavenly Immortal Steps themselves produced an incredibly elegant effect. The more proficient one became, the more elegant it appeared.

It was as if an immortal were strolling through a garden, moving at an exceptionally fast pace.

In just a few minutes, Ye Xiwen had caught up to the disciples at the very back.

It was a Zhang Family disciple in the early stage of Houtian Eighth Stage, who had gradually fallen behind the group ahead since the start.

Unlike ordinary disciples who hadn't learned any movement techniques, these were elites from both families. Most of them had learned some movement techniques, regardless of their rank.

As these disciples began to run, various movement techniques were instantly displayed, some grand and sweeping, others strange and evasive.

Almost in an instant, Ye Xiwen, treading the Heavenly Immortal Steps, overtook this disciple. The disciple hadn't even had time to react before he saw a figure surpassing him and speeding far ahead.

By now, Ye Xiwen understood that this was likely a test of each disciple's movement technique proficiency. Generally, the deeper one's cultivation and the higher the grade of their movement technique, the faster they would run, thus quickly widening the gap.

"What the hell, who is this guy?" The Zhang Family disciple could only see Ye Xiwen's retreating back from afar, unable to recognize who Ye Xiwen was at all. With one turn of the path, Ye Xiwen had already disappeared from his sight.

Seeing himself being surpassed once again, the Zhang Family disciple felt dejected but was utterly helpless. With his Houtian Eighth Stage strength, he was considered a Core Disciple of high standing within the Zhang Family and was looked up to by others in the outside world. However, here, everyone was no less capable than him; almost all of them were super experts. It was truly frustrating.

However, he wasn't the only one feeling this way. As Ye Xiwen unleashed his full power, his speed increased, creating a blur. More and more disciples, whether from the Yi Yuan Sect or the Zhang Family, were overtaken by Ye Xiwen.

They could only stare in stunned silence as Ye Xiwen galloped ahead, leaving them in the dust. In a short while, his retreating figure vanished from their sight.

Beyond their silent astonishment, they could only lower their heads and continue to sprint.