On the high platform,
Headmaster Liu was chatting and laughing with the deans of several other separate courtyards, seemingly discussing something.
That was the circle of experts at the True Essence Realm level.
Before long,
An old man in black with a smiling face spoke some customary opening words from atop the high platform, encouraging the Outer Sect Disciples of each separate courtyard in their cultivation.
Afterward, he briefly explained the rules of this competition before announcing the start of the Ten Branch Competition.
The heads of the various separate courtyards took their seats on the high platform.
Then,
The drawing of lots for the arena began.
The rules of this Ten Branch Competition were simple: one-on-one matches, with the winner advancing. Whoever kept winning until the end would be first.
As for the top ten,
There were naturally separate rules for that,
But none of it had anything to do with Zhang Qingyuan.
Even though cultivating the Water Control Technique had greatly boosted his combat power, Zhang Qingyuan was still far behind the true top cultivators of the Outer Sect.
No matter how lucky he was,
To enter the top ten, one's cultivation had to be at least Spirit Essence Realm Ninth Level!
Thus, Zhang Qingyuan had no interest in learning about it.
He focused his mind.
The first thing he needed to do was prepare for his first battle.
Very soon,
The first arena battle began.
The entire venue erupted into excitement. Many people cheered and shouted encouragement beneath the arena; they appeared to be fellow sect members from the same separate courtyard, rallying behind their own.
Zhang Qingyuan also watched intently.
This Ten Branch Competition truly deserved to be a contest between the finest disciples of the ten separate courtyards. The Outer Sect Disciples who entered the