Family Grand Competition, First to Arrive!

"Haha, Brother Xuan Huo, you actually found out."

To be honest, Uncle Hong Yu is my idol.

"Perhaps, I, your brother, can also give birth to a genius with Triple Spirit Roots like my cousin Xuan Ce."

Um... good luck.

Zhang Xuance naturally did not hear their conversation.

At that moment, he was standing at the edge of the Arena, cheering for Zhang Wanjun.

At only thirteen years old, he had already reached the Qi Refining Fifth Layer and displayed exceptional talent in swordsmanship.

"Brother Wanjun! Get him!"

You are the opponent I, the Ce Tiandi, have chosen. If you can't defeat Fourth Brother, then I have truly misjudged you!

"After all, I, the Ce Tiandi, am going to beat up my Seventh Brother, the Clan Leader, in the future."

The man who kicked the Heavenly Talent Third Brother!

If you can't even beat Fourth Brother, then once I've mastered my cultivation, you'll definitely be no match for me!

On the Arena.

Zhang Wanjun's body surged with thunderous power.

Purple arcs of electricity swirled around him.

Thunder Sword swung wildly!

Zhang Xuntong's Sword Intent was incomparably sharp.

The moves were executed flawlessly.

One sword strike after another was unleashed.

Boom!

The two collided again, and a terrifying shockwave rolled across the Arena.

The ground was cut open without a single crack by the Sword Intent that spread out.

Upon hearing Zhang Xuance's words, both of them smiled helplessly.

Zhang Xuntong looked at the young man before him, whose body was surrounded by lightning and who exuded heroic spirit.

A hint of envy flickered in his eyes.

He said, "Wanjun, your talent is truly something I envy."

At sixteen years old, Qi Refining Peak.

Such talent is beyond my reach.

Although the Spirit Veins contributed to Zhang Wanjun's Qi Refining Peak stage at sixteen, this could not overshadow the terrifying power of his Thunder-Fire Dual Spiritual Root.

As for effort.

Zhang Xuntong believed himself to be second to none.

Upon hearing Zhang Xuntong's words, Zhang Wanjun laughed:

My mentor once told me that talent is important, but it doesn't mean everything.

After one's cultivation reaches the Nascent Soul.

It places greater emphasis on resources, fortuitous opportunities, and insights into the universe.

Moreover, Fourth Brother's achievements today have already surpassed those of a vast majority of people.

Isn't that right?

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xuntong laughed heartily.

"Haha, you're right, kid."

So what if it has Four Spiritual Roots?

I, Zhang Xuntong, can also shatter everything with the sword in my hand!

Bring it on.

We've been locked in a fierce battle for half an hour.

Their spiritual power was almost completely depleted.

How about deciding the outcome with one move?

Without the slightest hesitation, Zhang Wanjun's eyes blazed with fighting spirit. "Good!"

"Thunderclap Sword Art - Thunderbolt Piercing the Sun!"

In an instant, purple lightning flashed like a dragon, and the longsword in his hand carried the force of thunder.

It struck down suddenly from the sky.

The thunder was deafening!

Without any hesitation, Zhang Xuntong unleashed his strongest sword strike:

"Good timing!"

"Star Shattering Sword Art - Mountain Shatter!"

Clang!

A condensed golden light shot out from the sky.

Its Sharp Gold Qi was incomparably fierce, meeting the Thunder Sword in the sky head-on.

Boom!

The golden light and the Thunder Dragon collided with a deafening roar.

Under the influence of the violent lightning power of the Rushing Thunder Sword Qi, the Golden Sword Shadow slowly dissipated.

Although the Rushing Thunder Sword Qi was weakened, it did not dissipate.

He rushed straight towards Zhang Xuntong.

Just as I was about to touch his body.

A figure blocked his way.

Zhang Guangli was the referee for this competition.

He extended two fingers and directly severed the sharp Sword Qi.

He looked at Zhang Wanjun with a smile.

"The winner is Zhang Wanjun!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xuntong did not show any sign of resentment.

He looked at Zhang Wanjun and said frankly:

"Wanjun, I have lost this battle."

My sword is not sharp enough.

I will work even harder in the future.

I will come back to ask you for advice again.

I hope Wanjun won't refuse.

Zhang Wanjun laughed and said, "Fourth Brother, I'll be waiting anytime."

Zhang Xuntong nodded.

He then jumped off the Arena.

The Audience Stands erupted in enthusiastic cheers.

"Holy crap? Zhang Wanjun really won?"

"I thought Xuantong would be the runner-up in this competition."

"Who can argue with that? Xuantong can hold his own against even Family Foundation Establishment; his strength already surpasses most Qi Refining Peak."

"You can only say that Wanjun is too strong."

On the Arena.

Zhang Guangli looked at Zhang Wanjun, whose sharp edge was now fully revealed.

His eyes were filled with satisfaction.

He joked:

"Wanjun, are you confident you can defeat Xuanming and win first place in the competition?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wanjun slowly shook his head.

He said, "No, if it were a typical Foundation Establishment Early Stage Rogue Cultivator, I'm confident I could defeat him."

But Fifth Brother is not.

He was a genius in the Lineage, despite being a whole realm below in cultivation level.

I have absolutely no confidence in facing him.

But I still want to give it a try.

Even if I lose, I'll know how big the gap is between me and Fifth Brother.

He was telling the truth.

He knew in his heart that he had no chance of winning first place in this competition.

At the same level, the Zhang Family Disciples would be considered outstanding in the outside world.

"Haha, that's more like it."

As a sword cultivator, one must have the courage to wield the sword, no matter who one faces.

Come...

Um?"

Before he could finish speaking, he saw several streams of light emerge from the Zhang Family Core Area.

Zhang Chongxian, Zhang Zujun, Gou Fugui three Golden Core cultivators.

Zhang Hongzhan, Zhang Guangli, Zhang Guanghan, and other high-ranking Zhang Family were all suspended in the air.

Meanwhile, Chu Zhiwei was breaking through at the Feather Immortal Sect.

They did not return to the Zhang Family.

"What happened? Why have all the top members of the Zhang Family shown up?"

"I don't know either. Could some terrible misfortune befall us?"

"Quiet down."

As they were discussing, two White Mysterious Boats appeared above the Zhang Family's residence.

There were six people on the Mysterious Boat.

Leading them were Yan Ruyu and Bai Zijing.

The other four are their protectors.

Two of them are Elder Xu and Gu Yuan.

At this moment, Elder Xu's aura was as deep and boundless as the sea, clearly indicating that he had broken through the shackles and reached the Nascent Soul Realm.

The moment Zhang Chongxian saw Yan Ruyu, his tense nerves relaxed slightly.

Xuan Chen and she had a good relationship, so he probably meant her no harm.

He began, "Zhang Chongxian of the Zhang Family, along with all Zhang Family Disciples..."

Greetings to Master Yan and all the seniors.

These words were spoken.

The members of the Zhang Family bowed respectfully and shouted in unison:

We pay our respects to Master Yan!

Dear seniors!