Who among you is the strongest?

The lottery continued, and Chen Yunxuan hadn't opened his eyes from beginning to end, as if everything happening here had nothing to do with him.

The more he acted this way, the more cautious and wary Cheng Yushu became.

Because he couldn't understand at all what Chen Yunxuan was doing here.

As the lottery ended, Chen Yunxuan remained indifferent, which made Cheng Yushu breathe a sigh of relief.

"Is he just here to take a look?"

"Is he really not going to participate in the Northern Region Grand Competition?"

"Or is he simply too disdainful to participate?"

Cheng Yushu frowned. He didn't even realize that since arriving at Wind Chime Valley, his entire focus had been on Chen Yunxuan.

"Never mind that. Since he didn't draw lots, this Northern Region Grand Competition has nothing to do with him."

"I should focus my thoughts on the competition."

"In my opinion, this Chen Yunxuan is just famous for nothing."

"Perhaps, his previous strong combat power was due to taking some medicinal pill for a temporary burst of strength," Cheng Yulin said dismissively.

Hearing this, Cheng Yushu was also taken aback. Could it be that he had indeed taken a pill that could temporarily boost combat power?

As the competition began, Cheng Yushu temporarily shifted his focus back. After all, he had more important things to do now.

"Hmm?"

"Why is that young man sleeping over there?"

"Do you recognize him?"

"Did you bring him?"

At this moment, Elder Zhao also noticed Chen Yunxuan, thinking he was someone brought by one of the four great families or five great sects.

Hearing Elder Zhao's words, everyone looked towards Chen Yunxuan and unanimously shook their heads.

"Don't recognize him."

"Never seen him."

"Who is this person?"

Seeing that everyone didn't know Chen Yunxuan, Elder Zhao was also surprised.

"This is strange. Since he's not someone we brought, why is he sitting there? Isn't he here to participate in the Northern Region Grand Competition?" Elder Zhao asked doubtfully.

"I'm not sure, but there's no need to worry about him. He's just a young man."

"That's right. Could he possibly disrupt our Northern Region Grand Competition?"

No one took Chen Yunxuan seriously. After all, he was just a teenager; what trouble could he cause in front of these people?

Soon, everyone's attention shifted back to the Northern Region Grand Competition.

This time, the competition was held in Wind Chime Valley, and the number of attendees was not large. Besides the forty-five contestants brought by the four great families and five great sects, there were only a little over a hundred other people present.

Since it was a lottery-based martial arts competition, it relied entirely on luck, and the results came out quickly.

In just half a day, the top fifty spots had been decided.

"This is really boring."

"I say, why don't you just make a move already?"

"If this continues, it'll take several more hours, and it'll be dark by then."

After watching for a while, Omniscient also found the competition boring, with no spectacle and no excitement.

Either the match was decided in one move, or one surrendered. When facing an evenly matched opponent, it was better to surrender directly, as the fight was full of flaws and lacked substance.

"Although I walk the path of courage, I'm not an idiot."

"I can't ignore everyone right now. If I disrupt the Northern Region Grand Competition, I'll offend these major powers of the Northern Region."

"I don't have a habit of seeking death."

Chen Yunxuan still hadn't opened his eyes. While he was young, it didn't mean he lacked sense.

His current goal was only to become stronger, not to make enemies of the world.

"Alright, then let's keep watching."

"I hope this Northern Region Grand Competition ends quickly."

"Honestly, I'm quite looking forward to seeing who you'll challenge among them," Omniscient said with a smile.

Challenge whom?

Chen Yunxuan slowly opened his eyes and looked towards Elder Zhao and the others.

"Whoever is the strongest, I'll challenge them!"

"It doesn't matter if I fail. At least I'll know my shortcomings," Chen Yunxuan said with a faint smile.

Hearing Chen Yunxuan's words, Omniscient was quite impressed.

Many people enjoy challenges; they are everywhere. However, few can view victory and defeat with such nonchalance.

This shows that Chen Yunxuan's constant challenges were not for the sake of winning or losing, but for tempering himself!

He possessed the heart of a strong individual and the will to fight.

But this fight was never for any empty fame, nor for others to look up to him.

Everything he did served only one purpose!

To become stronger!

Time trickled by, and the Northern Region Grand Competition finally entered its white-hot stage.

The battle for first and second place!

The two contestants were Liu Zhaotian from the Liu family and Huo Zun from the Blazing Flame Sect.

Many were quite surprised that these two men had reached this point.

After all, before the competition, the individuals most expected to be in the top two were not these two.

"I didn't expect Liu Zhaotian and Huo Zun to have hidden their strength so deeply. We've all been fooled by them all these years."

"Yeah, I can't believe their cultivation has actually reached the eighth level of the Transcendent Realm. It's infuriating."

"So close, just a little bit more!"

Among everyone present, the most indignant were undoubtedly the twin brothers Cheng Yushu and Cheng Yulin.

These two were twins, with nearly identical cultivation speed and talent. Both had reached the seventh level of the Transcendent Realm.

They could be considered the true favorites to win the championship.

But in the end, they stopped at third and fourth place.

Amidst the crowd's discussions, the Northern Region Grand Competition finally drew to a close.

The ultimate winner of first place was Huo Zun from the Blazing Flame Sect.

"Hahaha, Elder Zhao, congratulations, congratulations! I truly didn't expect Huo Zun's current strength to be so formidable."

"If he is cultivated properly, perhaps by the time of the Four Regions Martial Arts Gathering, he can reach the ninth level of the Transcendent Realm."

"Mhm, with such cultivation, it's enough to achieve good results in the Four Regions Martial Arts Gathering."

"That's right, it's not impossible to even contend for a top-five spot."

"Have you heard if there are any experts from the other three regions?"

"This... I haven't heard of any. Most of them are in the Transcendent Realm."

"If that's the case, then there's nothing to worry about."

Hearing everyone's words, Elder Zhao also smiled happily, as it was a disciple from his own sect who had won first place in the Northern Region Grand Competition.

"Our Northern Region is united. This time, we must let the people from the other three regions see clearly that our Northern Region is not weaker than them."

After speaking, Elder Zhao began to announce the rankings of the Northern Region Grand Competition and the individuals who would represent the Northern Region in the Four Regions Martial Arts Gathering.

"Finally, it's over!"

Chen Yunxuan also slowly opened his eyes. Omniscient, standing beside him, saw a fighting spirit in his gaze.

This was a fighting spirit that had been suppressed for a long time.

It was clear that Chen Yunxuan was also growing impatient.

"Hm?"

"What is this kid up to?"

Suddenly, someone saw Chen Yunxuan stand up and walk step by step towards the direction where Elder Zhao and the others were.

Elder Zhao and the others also noticed Chen Yunxuan's movement.

What was he trying to do at this moment?

"Junior Chen Yunxuan, I wonder, who among you is the strongest?"

"I wish... to exchange pointers!"