The Ten-Day Deadline Arrives, All Eyes on the Arena, Zhang Su Steps Up!

The top ten disciples of the Outer Sect have their own dedicated residences, each occupying a separate mountain peak to signify their status.

This level of treatment is even higher than that of the Inner Sect disciples.

After all, Inner Sect disciples cannot each be provided with their own mountain peak.

But the top ten Outer Sect disciples can.

After all, the top ten Outer Sect disciples are the face of the Guiyuan Sect's Outer Sect.

They are the most elite existences among thousands of Outer Sect disciples.

They are truly the center of everyone's attention!

At this moment, inside the tenth mountain peak, Luo Feng sat cross-legged.

Before him stood several other Outer Sect disciples.

Each of them was a renowned disciple at the ninth level of the Blood Qi Realm within the Outer Sect.

"Senior Brother Luo Feng, Zhang Su's challenge letter has been delivered. What do you think?"

Someone asked.

"Zhang Su..."

Luo Feng muttered under his breath.

He was holding a challenge letter in his hand.

In truth, Luo Feng knew that anyone with designs on a spot among the top ten Outer Sect disciples would eventually try to challenge him.

Who else but him was the "gatekeeper" among the top ten?

Luo Feng had actually grown sick and tired of his tenth-place ranking long ago.

He had struggled before.

He had attempted to challenge the person ranked ninth.

Unfortunately, he had failed.

But even if he could only barely hold his ground as the tenth of the top ten Outer Sect disciples, he was no pushover for just anyone to squeeze.

"I accept this challenge!"

Luo Feng said straightforwardly.

"Senior Brother Luo Feng, it is said that Zhang Su has mastered a peerless sword technique, the Light Shadow Killing Sword. You must be prepared."

"The Light Shadow Killing Sword, you say? I have some understanding of it and will naturally make preparations. Moreover, this time I will let everyone know the price one must pay for daring to challenge me!"

A flash of killing intent crossed Luo Feng's eyes.

Challenging one of the top ten Outer Sect disciples is different from a regular fight.

Battles between ordinary disciples forbid maiming or killing.

But challenging one of the top ten Outer Sect disciples takes place on the life-and-death arena, within the scope permitted by the sect.

Death and injury are allowed.

Luo Feng had already made up his mind.

This time, he would go on a killing spree!

He would ruthlessly intimidate those who were restless and eager to challenge him.

He wanted to tell all the Outer Sect disciples that he was no pushover!

If they wanted to challenge him, they had better be prepared to die!

Days passed one by one.

With Luo Feng accepting Zhang Su's challenge, the atmosphere in the Outer Sect changed.

As time went on, the news fermented and grew larger.

It could almost be said that all eyes were on them.

Nearly every Outer Sect disciple was discussing it.

Would Luo Feng prove superior and hold onto his position among the top ten?

Or would Zhang Su be stronger, stepping over Luo Feng to become one of the top ten Outer Sect disciples?

No one knew for sure.

They were all filled with anticipation.

However, for Zhang Su, the clamor of the outside world had no effect on him whatsoever.

Because, ever since the day he taught Liang Zitao a lesson, he had remained in his room, practicing in seclusion, and had not stepped out even half a step.

Whatever needed to be done, he left to Chu Dachuan and the other two.

Zhang Su focused on consuming Blood Replenishing Pills and cultivating his blood qi.

With four Blood Qi Pills every day, he cultivated eight strands of blood qi using the Heaven-Swallowing Blood-Nurturing Technique.

Such a speed was simply astonishing.

In the blink of an eye, ten days passed.

"Swish."

Zhang Su opened his eyes.

"304 strands of blood qi..."

Zhang Su muttered to himself.

In ten days, he had gained eighty strands of blood qi, and combined with his previous 224 strands, his total blood qi count had exceeded three hundred.

This was a very strong figure.

Among the top ten disciples of the Outer Sect, having two hundred to three hundred strands of blood qi was a common phenomenon.

Exceeding three hundred strands of blood qi was rare, even among the top ten disciples of the Outer Sect.

With 304 strands of blood qi alone, Zhang Su was already among the best of the top ten Outer Sect disciples.

Moreover, this was not his limit.

He still had an ample supply of Blood Replenishing Pills, with one hundred and twenty left.

However, the time had come.

Today was the day he would challenge Luo Feng.

Thus, Zhang Su stood up.

Chu Dachuan, Zhao Feng, and Du Tian were already fully prepared.

In fact, their eyes were burning with intensity, revealing a hint of anticipation.

Presumably, they had been waiting for this day for a long time.

Following Zhang Su versus following one of the top ten Outer Sect disciples were two completely different concepts.

Once Zhang Su succeeded in his challenge and became one of the top ten Outer Sect disciples, their own status and standing would rise accordingly.

How could they not be excited?

In contrast, the person involved, Zhang Su, felt very calm.

Zhang Su ate breakfast and then changed into a brand-new Outer Sect disciple uniform.

Even the Lengshuang Sword had been polished clean by Chu Dachuan and the others.

"Alright, let's go."

"Yes, Senior Brother."

The three of them stepped aside and followed behind Zhang Su, heading toward the Outer Sect Life-Death Arena.

At this moment, the area around the Life-Death Arena was already packed with three layers of people inside and three layers outside, making it impassable.

Most of them were Outer Sect disciples who had arrived early to secure a good spot, looking forward to this spectacular battle.

However, it wasn't just Outer Sect disciples.

In fact, some Inner Sect disciples had also come.

After all, the top ten Outer Sect disciples represented the highest honor of the Outer Sect.

Those who could become top ten Outer Sect disciples and then promote to the Inner Sect were also top-tier talents within the Inner Sect.

No one would overlook the top ten Outer Sect disciples.

Several Inner Sect disciples stood in the distance, gazing at the Life-Death Arena, occasionally exchanging words with each other.

"The battle for a spot among the top ten Outer Sect disciples seems very interesting this time. The challenger is an Outer Sect disciple who has only been in the sect for a little over a year. Furthermore, this disciple couldn't even cultivate blood qi for the first year, but after changing his cultivation technique, he made rapid progress in a short time, even reaching the point of being able to challenge one of the top ten Outer Sect disciples."

"It is indeed somewhat unbelievable. It is said that this Zhang Su has also mastered the peerless sword technique, Light Shadow Killing Sword. It is unclear if he has reached perfection, but at the very least, he has achieved great success."

"A peerless sword technique... that is too difficult! He actually managed to master it? His talent for sword techniques must be quite high. It's a pity he is overage..."

Being overage was a major flaw.

Being overage often meant that one's potential was insufficient.

Having talent in martial arts techniques at most meant having strong combat power.

It was equivalent to being a powerful hired thug.

But if one's realm could not be improved, one could not receive the sect's key cultivation resources.

These Inner Sect disciples understood this point all too well.

There were gaps even among Inner Sect disciples.

Sometimes, the difference was as vast as heaven and earth!

Many Outer Sect disciples felt that as long as they generated Internal Force and promoted to the Inner Sect, everyone would be roughly the same, starting from the same line.

In reality, the gap between Inner Sect disciples is unimaginably vast.

Many who are dazzling in the Outer Sect.

Once they reach the Inner Sect, they completely fade into the crowd within a few years.

"Regardless, I have long yearned for the peerless swordsmanship of the Light Shadow Killing Sword, and this time I finally have the chance to witness it..."

These Inner Sect disciples were able to come and watch the battle because they were very interested in both parties.

Soon, Luo Feng arrived.

He walked straight toward the arena, then sat cross-legged on the platform, waiting quietly.

He did not care at all about the discussions from the outside world.

Time passed bit by bit.

About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Three figures slowly walked over from a distance.

Seeing these three figures, many Outer Sect disciples felt their spirits lift.

Because, Zhang Su had arrived!

The crowd hurriedly cleared a path.

Countless gazes fell upon Zhang Su.

Many were seeing Zhang Su for the first time.

Previously, they had only heard of Zhang Su's various exploits.

But in reality, they had never seen him.

And now, they were seeing him.

Dressed in a white robe, holding a long sword, his temperament was gentle.

He did not look like a martial artist, but rather like a frail scholar.

"He is Zhang Su?"

"Truly... one cannot judge a book by its cover. It is said that he is quite ruthless when he makes a move."

"Zhang Su has finally arrived. He looks quite calm, but he is challenging Senior Brother Luo Feng, a true member of the Top Ten Outer Sect disciples, which is no small matter. I wonder if he can succeed in his challenge?"

As Zhang Su stepped onto the arena step by step.

The surrounding discussions slowly died down.

Zhang Su saw Luo Feng sitting cross-legged opposite him.

It was also his first time seeing Luo Feng.

"Actually, you are afraid."

Zhang Su suddenly spoke.

"Swish."

Luo Feng opened his eyes instantly.

His gaze was filled with cold indifference.

"As one of the Top Ten Outer Sect disciples, would I fear a disciple who has only been in the sect for a little over a year?"

Luo Feng sneered.

"If you weren't afraid, why would you have Liang Zitao deal with Chu Dachuan and the others, just to disturb my state of mind?"

"Whether you are afraid in your heart or not, only you know."

"However, none of that matters now. Since we are on the arena, let our swords do the talking!"

Hearing this, Luo Feng's eyes narrowed slightly.

He immediately became vigilant toward Zhang Su in his heart.

He slowly stood up.

His hand also gripped the hilt of his sword.

In an instant, the entire arena was filled with a cold, murderous aura!