Minor Competition

Azure Cloud Peak currently has 532 disciples. Those over sixty years old cannot participate in Minor Competition. A group of disciples have been selected. Some disciples have gone out to perform tasks, and some disciples are too low in cultivation.

According to the results of Minor Competition in previous years, the top fifty have at least the seventh level of Qi refining.

The disciples gathered together in twos and threes and were divided into small groups.

Time passed little by little, and Qi refining disciples came here one after another, more than three hundred of them. Qian Dafu also came over. He walked to Shen Long and chatted with Shen Long.

"Senior Brother Chen and Senior Sister Chen are also here. They ranked seventh and fifth last time Minor Competition. They should be competing for first place this time."

Qian Dafu whispered.

Shen Long looked in the direction pointed by Qian Dafu and saw a handsome young man in white and a girl wearing a water blue horse-faced skirt. Both of them had the cultivation level of Ninth Layer of Qi Refining.

More than twenty Qi Refining Cultivator gathered around them, with the lowest being at the sixth level of Qi Refining.

The young man in white is named Chen Tai, and the girl in blue skirt is named Chen Yue. They are brothers and sisters, sharing the same mother.

After a cup of tea, Qin Shan and a dozen Qi Refining Cultivator walked out from the Azure Cloud Hall.

"Disciples participating in Minor Competition come here to sign up and prepare to draw lots for the competition."

Qin Shan said.

As soon as these words came out, Shen Long and others walked towards Qin Shan and lined up to sign up.

In less than half a quarter of an hour, Qin Shan was registered. A total of three hundred and forty-five Qi Refining Cultivator participated, with the lowest level of Qi Refining being the fourth level.

The chance of reaching the top fifty at the fourth level of Qi Refining is so low that it can be ignored. They participate in Minor Competition to test their own strength.

Qin Shan sent someone to fetch a large number of green bamboo sticks and put them in a green cauldron. Each green bamboo stick had a number written on it. The disciples participating in Minor Competition drew the bamboo sticks and then registered. The disciples who drew the same number competed in the ring.

After registering, Qin Shan walked into the Azure Cloud Hall, where Liu Xian was chatting with a tall man in a blue shirt.

The man in the blue shirt is none other than Azure Cloud Peak Master Xu Hai. If Minor Competition didn't need Foundation Establishment Cultivator to host it, he wouldn't even want to leave.

Each outer peak has two Foundation Establishment Cultivator, who are mainly responsible for managing Qi Refining Cultivator's daily life and cultivation, teaching them, and cultivating more talents for the Spirit Control Sect.

Xu Hai is only interested in Peak Master's treatment and has no interest in supervising the Qi refining disciples to practice. He basically doesn't care about anything and leaves all matters to Liu Xian to manage.

Qin Shan came in and reported, "Uncle Xu and Uncle-Master Liu have been registered. A total of 345 people are participating in Minor Competition. Lots have been drawn and there is no problem."

"Then let's begin! I'll tell you again, don't harm your fellow disciples. Even if you make a mistake, this sect will not let you off lightly."

Xu Hai ordered.

If a disciple is killed among Minor Competition, Xu Hai and Liu Xian will also be in trouble.

"Yes, Master Xu."

Qin Shan agreed and left as ordered.

After walking out of the Azure Cloud Hall, Qin Shan led the disciples to the arena. There are fifty Blue Stone Arenas here. Each Blue Stone Arena is hundreds of feet in size and has the corresponding number written on it.

"Those who have drawn numbers 1 to 50 should go to the corresponding arena and prepare for the competition. Let me remind you, Minor Competition, until the time comes, do not harm the life of the person with the same name. No matter whether you do it intentionally or unintentionally, Law Enforcement Hall will never be lenient. You all know the rules."

Qin Shan said.

All disciples must enter Instruction Pavilion to study for a period of time, and must learn the rules by heart.

"Yes, Senior Brother Qin."

Shen Long and other disciples said in unison, their voices shaking the sky.

Shen Long signed the 48th lottery and walked to the 48th ring.

His opponent is a young woman in a white dress in her early thirties, with three Spirit Beast Bag tied around her waist. The young woman in the white dress has the cultivation level of Qi Refining Eighth Layer.

According to the rules of Minor Competition, you can win by breaking your opponent's defense.

Next to each arena is a disciple who is over sixty years old and serves as the referee.

There was a flash of green light, and thick streaks of Cyan Light Screen emerged, covering each Blue Stone Arena.

"The competition begins."

Qin Shan said loudly.

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Long and others took action one after another.

Shen Long raised his right hand, and a Giant Fireball as big as a water tank flew out and hit the young woman in the white dress. At the same time, a Blue Water Screen appeared close to her body, protecting her whole body.

The young woman in the white dress also reacted quickly. The White Jade Pendant on her chest lit up with a white light, and a thick layer of White Light Screen emerged, covering her whole body.

She held out a shield with white light shining in front of her.

She patted the two Spirit Beast Bag on her waist, and one Ice Crystal Scorpion, which was about ten feet big, and one Cyan Giant Crane, which had its wings spread out and was about ten feet big, flew out. They were both First Rank Late Stage.

"Go!"

The young woman in the white dress pointed her right hand toward the opposite side, and Ice Crystal Scorpion sprayed out more than a dozen two-foot-long white ice picks. Cyan Giant Crane flapped her wings lightly, and more than a dozen two-foot-long Cyan Wind Blade flew out, heading straight for Shen Long.

Shen Long dare not be careless, release Fire Rock Beast and Iron Tail Scorpion, and let them deal with Ice Crystal Scorpion and Cyan Giant Crane.

Fire Rock Beast opened its bloody mouth and spurted out billowing flames to face the incoming white ice cone.

More than a dozen Cyan Wind Blade hit Blue Water Screen one after another, and Blue Water Screen caused a ripple.

Shen Long raised his hands together, and Giant Fireball flew out one after another, hitting the white shield one after another.

After the rumbling sound, the billowing flames engulfed the white shield.

Shen Long's hands swiped in the void, and a Giant Fireball as big as a house appeared, emitting terrifying heat and hitting the opposite side.

The young woman in the white dress frowned, pinched the spell, and the white shield suddenly glowed brightly, and she stepped forward to meet him.

Giant Fireball hit the white shield and burst into flames, covering a radius of more than ten feet. Even through White Light Screen, the young woman in the white dress could feel the heat.

Before the flames dissipated, another Giant Fireball hit, and the fire increased greatly.

Ice Crystal Scorpion was fighting with Fire Rock Beast and Iron Tail Scorpion. Cyan Giant Crane released a stream of Cyan Wind Blade to attack Shen Long, but failed to defeat Mystic Water Shield.

It circled at high altitude, swooped down, and headed straight for Shen Long with a pair of sharp claws at a very fast speed.

Shen Long raised his right hand, and a Giant Fireball flew out and hit Cyan Giant Crane.

Cyan Giant Crane flapped its wings, and dozens of Cyan Wind Blade flew out, smashing Giant Fireball into pieces. Giant Fireball exploded and turned into billowing flames towards Cyan Giant Crane.

Cyan Giant Crane circled and avoided the flames.

A two-foot-long white ice cone shot out, and Cyan Giant Crane couldn't avoid it. He flapped his wings, and dozens of Cyan Wind Blade flew out, smashing the white ice cone into pieces.

Taking this opportunity, a Giant Fireball hit the young woman in the white dress again. The fire increased greatly, and the rolling flames submerged the figure of the young woman in the white dress. The ground was burned red by the flames.

Before the flames dissipated, another Giant Fireball as big as a house hit.

Cyan Giant Crane wanted to support, but a thick Crimson Flame flew towards it. Fire Rock Beast and Iron Tail Scorpion joined forces and already injured Ice Crystal Scorpion. Ice Crystal Scorpion's body surface was burnt black, his breath was weak, and there were several blood holes on his back.

When competing with fellow students, you must not make a deadly move. Spirit Beast Spirit Insect Spirit Bird is fine, otherwise there will be no way to compete. Sun Furong does not participate in Minor Competition for this reason.

There is little certainty that she will enter the top fifty. Spirit Beast Spirit Insect is not a high level. If she participates in Minor Competition, Spirit Insect Spirit Beast may be killed. This kind of thing happened to Minor Competition before. My life is not in danger. Spirit Beast has been trained for many years. Spirit Insect was killed and his strength plummeted.

Cyan Giant Crane did not dare to make a direct attack and quickly avoided it. He flapped his wings and more than a dozen Cyan Wind Blade hit Fire Rock Beast's body one after another. There was a dull sound of gold and iron clashing, and there were many shallow slash marks on Fire Rock Beast's body.

Shen Long put away Iron Tail Scorpion to prevent him from being seriously injured by Cyan Giant Crane. It is not a problem for Fire Rock Beast to entangle Cyan Giant Crane.

Cyan Giant Crane was hovering at high altitude, releasing Law Technique to attack Shen Long, but was stopped by Fire Rock Beast. It wanted to attack Shen Long at close range, and Shen Long conveniently dropped a Giant Fireball.

Shen Long's casting speed is too fast. While attacking Cyan Giant Crane, he attacks the young woman in the white dress.

A ball with flashing blue light flew out from the flames and headed straight for Shen Long.

Shen Long has rich experience in fighting. He quickly took out two Talismans with flashing auras and slapped them on his body. There were one Cyan Light Screen and one Golden Light Screen on his body.

Cyan Round Bead arrived in front of Shen Long, and could clearly see traces of cyan arcs beating on the surface of the ball, emitting terrifying energy fluctuations.

Cyan Round Bead exploded and turned into a huge ball of Cyan Thunder Light, drowning the figure of Shen Long.

Cyan Giant Crane swooped down from a high altitude and headed straight for Cyan Thunder Light.

Four Flying Daggers with yellow light flew out and slashed towards Cyan Giant Crane.

Cyan Giant Crane flapped its wings and released more than a dozen Cyan Wind Blade, which were chopped to pieces by four Yellow Flying Knife.

At this time, the flames also dissipated, White Light Screen on the young woman in the white dress was looming, and the white shield had traces of fire.

"Parent-Child Blades!"

The young woman in the white dress was surprised. When she saw the dying Ice Crystal Scorpion, she frowned and took Ice Crystal Scorpion back to Spirit Beast Bag.

Shen Long has shown mercy. Even if he kills Ice Crystal Scorpion, he has not violated the rules of Minor Competition.

Four Child Blade went straight towards the young woman in the white dress, followed closely by a house-sized Giant Fireball, which hit the young woman in the white dress.

The young woman in the white dress took two pictures of Defense Talisman on her body, and at the same time held out a foot-long White Jade Ruler. With a slight shake, more than a dozen white ice picks flew out to meet Giant Fireball.

With a loud rumbling sound, Giant Fireball exploded and turned into billowing flames, drowning the figure of the young woman in the white dress.

Shen Long continued to release Giant Fireball one after another, attacking the young woman in the white dress. Cyan Giant Crane was blocked by Fire Rock Beast and could not support it, and Shen Long's casting speed was too fast.

In less than half a quarter of an hour, the young woman in the white dress admitted defeat. Shen Long won and advanced to the second round. In the first round, fifty Qi Refining Cultivator were eliminated.

"Congratulations! Senior Brother Shen."

Qian Dafu congratulates Shen Long.

"It's just that I passed one round. Congratulations if you can make it to the top fifty!"

Shen Long said, looking towards a Blue Stone Arena.

Ye Yuqing was fighting a burly man in a gold shirt. The man in a gold shirt released a Crimson Flame Tiger and a Howling Wind Wolf, both of which were First Rank Late Stage.

Ye Yuqing released a Green Wind Tiger and a Cyan Thunder Eagle. Green Wind Tiger was First Rank Late Stage, and Cyan Thunder Eagle was in the middle stage of the first order. They were fighting together and it was difficult to tell who was superior.

She sacrificed more than a dozen Fire Snake Talisman, which transformed into more than a dozen red fire snakes about ten feet long and pounced on the big man in gold shirt.

The Cyan Spirit Boots at the feet of the golden-robed man shone brightly, and he backed up, avoiding a dozen red fire snakes. However, soon, dozens of Cyan Wind Blade flew towards the golden-robed man, attacking him.

Just as the man in gold shirt was about to avoid it, the ground beneath his feet shattered, and two Yellow Giant Hands appeared and grabbed his feet.

He had no choice but to use Golden Shield to block the incoming Cyan Wind Blade.

More than twenty red fire snakes rushed over and bumped into Golden Shield one after another.

There was a loud rumbling sound and rolling flames drowned the figure of the man in golden shirt.

Ye Yuqing sacrificed more than twenty Fire Snake Talisman, which turned into more than twenty red fire snakes about ten feet long and rushed towards the opposite side.

There was a huge explosion, the fire surged, and the high temperature caused signs of melting on the ground.

Before the flames dissipated, Ye Yuqing took out another stack of Fire Snake Talisman.

"Stop, Junior Sister Ye, stop, I admit defeat."

The voice of the man in gold came from the flames.

Ye Yuqing then put away Fire Snake Talisman, the flames dispersed, and the body of the man in gold shirt was covered with a looming Golden Light Screen, and he was sweating profusely.

"I accept it, Senior Brother Sun."

Ye Yuqing said with cupped fists.

Shen Long nodded, and he made a rough calculation. In this competition, the Talisman Ye Yuqing sacrificed was worth more than eight hundred Spirit Stone. With a few hundred more Spirit Stone, you can buy a High-grade Magical Tool.

Ye Yuqing is not a fight, but a smash Spirit Stone.

Shen Long looked at another arena, Gu Tianhong held one Red Flying Knife in his hand, and seven Red Flying Knife attacked a thin man in a blue shirt.

A Ice Crystal Scorpion and a red giant toad were fighting on the ground, and a Green Thunder Falcon and a Cyan Giant Crane were fighting fiercely at high altitude. It was hard to tell who was the top, and they were both First Rank Late Stage.

Not long after, seven Red Flying Knife broke through the defense of the man in blue shirt and passed by the man in blue shirt.

The man in the blue shirt broke out in a cold sweat, clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, Junior Brother Gu, for keeping your hand. I admit defeat."

"Senior Brother Xu, accepted."

Gu Tianhong said with cupped fists.

At the end of the first round of competition, there are still 173 people left. The number is an odd number, and one will have an empty lottery. If you draw an empty lottery, you will directly advance to the third round. Shen Long drew No. 45. His opponent is a young man in red shirt in his early twenties, who only has the fifth level of Qi Refining.

At the beginning of the competition, Shen Long shook his right hand, and a Crimson Fireball as big as a water tank flew out and hit the young man in red shirt.

The young man in red shirt quickly pulled out a red shield, held it in front of him, and released a Fire Cloud Toad and a Cyan Thunder Eagle, both of which were mid-level one.

A blue light flashed on Shen Long's body, and a thick layer of Blue Water Screen appeared close to his body, protecting his whole body, and released Fire Rock Beast to attack Fire Cloud Toad.

Cyan Thunder Eagle opened his mouth and spat out a stream of Cyan Lightning as thick as a baby's arm, heading straight for Shen Long.

Shen Long's body swayed and he avoided Cyan Lightning.

Cyan Thunder Eagle continuously releases Cyan Lightning to attack Shen Long. Shen Long relies on Great Perfection's Wind Control Technique to avoid them all.

Fire Cloud Toad and Fire Rock Beast are fighting together, and it's hard to tell them apart.

Shen Long avoided Cyan Thunder Eagle's attack while releasing Giant Fireball to attack the young man in red shirt.

There was a loud rumbling sound, and the rolling flames drowned the red shield, and the young man in red shirt was also drowned by the flames.

Cyan Thunder Eagle's attacks failed. Shen Long moved too fast. The young man in red shirt didn't have the reaction of Shen Long.

Cyan Thunder Eagle spread its wings and swooped down from high altitude, heading straight for Shen Long.

Shen Long casually released a Giant Fireball, hitting Cyan Thunder Eagle. Cyan Thunder Eagle opened its mouth and sprayed out a Cyan Lightning, hitting Giant Fireball.

After a loud rumbling noise, Giant Fireball exploded, and the billowing flames shrouded Cyan Thunder Eagle, but Cyan Thunder Eagle avoided it.

Before it flew very far, four Yellow Flying Knifes shot out. Cyan Thunder Eagle flapped its wings to avoid the four Yellow Flying Knifes. The four Yellow Flying Knifes circled and chased after it.

Shen Long controls Parent-Child Blades to attack Cyan Thunder Eagle, and at the same time releases Giant Fireball to attack the red shirt youth.

In less than half a quarter of an hour, the young man in red shirt was defeated. Shen Long's casting speed was too fast, and Fireball Technique of Great Perfection was so powerful that he couldn't stop it at all. The Talisman he purchased was used up in the last round of competition.

Shen Long successfully advanced to the third round. At the end of this round, there were 87 people left, less than 100 people. There was no need to draw lots to compete. They went to Thousand Monster Tower to pass the level and were ranked according to their performance.

Ye Yuqing, Ye Yutang, Qin Bao, Gu Tianhong, Tang Yuting, Wei Yue, Han Shi, Chen Tai, Chen Yue, Li Lei and others all advanced to the third round. Among the eighty-seven people, there was a monk at the fifth level of Qi Refining. His opponent in the first round was a fourth-level Qi Refining monk. In the second round, he drew an empty lottery and directly advanced to the third round.

"Congratulations to you for advancing to the third round. Have a good rest, have lunch, and gather here. Uncle-Master Liu will take you to Thousand Monster Tower."

Qin Shan said.

"Yes, Senior Brother Qin."

Shen Long and others agreed in unison and left one after another.

It's still early, Instruction Pavilion won't be teaching today.

"Junior Brother Shen, Junior Sister Ye, Junior Brother Li, how many drinks can you have at my residence?"

Qin Bao said enthusiastically.

According to the strength of Shen Long, Ye Yuqing and Ye Yutang, it is not a problem to squeeze into the top fifty.

"Senior Brother Qin, Minor Competition Let's drink after it's over! Keep the good wine first."

Shen Long said.

"That's right, save the good wine first."

Ye Yutang deeply agrees.

"Okay, then Minor Competition is over, let's get together and have a few drinks."

Qin Bao said with a smile.

Shen Long just returned to his residence when Sun Furong came over.

Shen Long smiled slightly and asked, "Junior sister Sun, what's the matter?"

Sun Furong took out a Cyan Jade Slip, handed it to Shen Long, and said, "My father asked me to give this to you. I hope it can help you with some of his experience in breaking into Thousand Monster Tower."

"Thank you very much, Junior Sister Sun. Come in and have a cup of tea to relieve your fatigue!"

Shen Long accepts Jade Slip and sends an invitation.

"Let's wait for another day! I will also go to Senior Brother Qin and Senior Sister Ye's residence and give them my father's experience of breaking into Thousand Monster Tower. I hope it can help them."

Sun Furong said.

Sun Sen asked her to run errands and made it clear that she wanted to form a good relationship. Even if there is only one person who accepts this love, it is enough.

"Okay, if you are free another day, be sure to come over and sit."

Shen Long didn't force it either.

Sun Furong chatted for a few words, said goodbye and left.

Shen Long walked into a secret room, sat cross-legged on the stone bed, took out Cyan Jade Slip, and placed it between his eyebrows.

At noon, Shen Long walked out of Green Plum Courtyard and came to the Spirit Meal Pavilion. There were not many disciples eating, most of them were disciples who had advanced to the third round. Some disciples were discussing entering Thousand Monster Tower.

Shen Long glanced around, but did not see Ye Yuqing and other acquaintances.

He received the food and found an empty table to sit down and eat.

After lunch, Shen Long came to the door of the Azure Cloud Hall. Ye Yuqing, Qin Bao, Gu Tianhong and others had already arrived.

Shen Long walked up to Ye Yuqing and started chatting.

Not long after, Qin Shan came out and started to call the names. After confirming that all the disciples who had advanced to the third round had arrived, he walked into the Azure Cloud Hall and reported to Liu Xian and Xu Hai.

"Junior Brother Liu, if you're tired, go away and take them to break out. Thousand Monster Tower, I'm going back to practice."

Xu Hai After saying this, he walked towards the side hall.

Liu Xian was used to it, nodded and walked out.

"Meet Uncle-Master Liu."

Shen Long and others bowed and said in unison.

Liu Xian nodded, patted White Spirit Beast Bag on the waist with his right hand, and a Snow Wing Ice Centipede that was more than ten feet long flew out. Judging from its aura, it was the second-order Spirit Insect.

"Come up all! I will take you to Thousand Monster Tower."

Liu Xian walked onto Snow Wing Ice Centipede's back, and Shen Long and others quickly followed.

Snow Wing Ice Centipede flapped its wings lightly, blowing a gust of cold wind, and some white ice chips appeared on the ground. It carried Shen Long and others to fly high into the sky.

After Snow Wing Ice Centipede flew more than a hundred miles, a gentle female voice sounded, "Junior Brother Liu, why are you leading the team again? Where is Junior Brother Xu!"

A red light flew from a distance and quickly caught up with them. The red light was a Eight-Winged Thunder Fire Centipede that was more than ten feet long. More than sixty Spirit Control Sect disciples stood on it. The leader was a young woman in a red dress in her early forties, with delicate features and a beauty mark at the corner of her mouth.

Shen Long glanced around and saw Sun Yao. It seemed that this was the disciple of Green Rose Peak.

"Senior Brother Xu is practicing in seclusion, Senior Sister Liang, your Green Rose Peak disciples have advanced to the final round much less than last time."

Liu Xian asked casually.

The young woman in the red dress is named Liang Ying, which is Peak Master from Green Rose Peak.

"There are a little less disciples participating in Minor Competition, and naturally there are a little less disciples who have advanced to the final round. By the way, I heard that one of your Azure Cloud Peak disciples has good spell talent, and he has also advanced to the final round!"

Liang Ying asked.

"Shen Long dequeued."

Liu Xian ordered.

Azure Cloud Peak is in charge of all matters big and small. Xu Hai is just a name. Liu Xian knows exactly which disciples are practicing diligently and which disciples are idle.

"Disciple Shen Long, I have met Sister Liang."

Shen Long took a step forward and bowed.

"It's a good thing to have magical talent, but our sect is famous for repelling insects and controlling beasts. Don't give up this advantage."

Liang Ying said.

"Yes, I would like to follow Master Liang's teachings."

Shen Long agreed immediately.

"We haven't seen each other for many years, but Junior Sister Liang still likes to remind the younger generation."

A rough male voice came from far away.

A golden light appeared in the distant sky, and the flash stopped, revealing a flying boat with golden light. More than seventy Spirit Control Sect monks stood on it. The leader was a big man in a golden shirt with a round waist.

The big man in the golden shirt has a rough and resolute face, standing with his hands behind his back, giving people a strong sense of oppression.

"Senior Brother Wang, aren't you out on a mission? I haven't seen you for several years. Green Bamboo Peak Why are you leading the team?"

Liu Xian says hello with a smile.

The man in the golden shirt, whose surname is Wang Mingchong, is one of the Spirit Control Sect 72 Talents. He is powerful and well-known.

"I came back after completing the mission. I went to Green Bamboo Peak to find Senior Sister Liu and asked her to help refine a furnace of elixirs and help her bring Green Bamboo Peak's disciples to Thousand Monster Tower."

Wang Chong explained.

Liu Xian suddenly understood and said, "Let's go there as soon as possible! We haven't seen each other for a long time, let's have a good chat."

Snow Wing Ice Centipede under him accelerated his speed, and Liang Ying and Wang Chong controlled Spirit Insect and flying Law Artifact to follow him.