What is cultivation for... Xiao Yan's question echoed continuously in Ling Xuan's mind.
"Xiao Yan, you..." Mu Feng hurriedly spoke up upon seeing this.
Xiao Yan shook his head at Mu Feng and then looked back at Ling Xuan; Mu Feng seemed to nod in understanding, saying no more.
Mu Yingying and Lu Di, standing to the side, both felt a deep sense of admiration for Xiao Yan.
They admired him not merely because his strength reached the level of a late Six-star Dou Di, but even more because the way he treated his friends and teammates like family brought warmth to people's hearts.
"Father said that the path of cultivation is simply to grow stronger and protect the people you wish to protect." Ling Xuan's beautiful eyes blinked gently, quite puzzled as to why Xiao Yan would ask such a question.
"The path of cultivation is the pinnacle of martial arts, capable of shaking the universe."
"If one merely chases petty gains right in front of them, it simply won't do." Knowing full well that Ling Xuan was the daughter of the Earth Hall Master, Xiao Yan naturally did not elaborate further, offering only a few simple words.
"One day, I will become stronger than you." Far from ordinary, Ling Xuan grasped that there was more to Xiao Yan's words than met the ear within just a few short breaths, and a trace of determination instantly flashed through her eyes.
"Let's go," Xiao Yan said immediately upon hearing this.
"Mm." The others nodded in agreement.
"Of the ten teams now, there are probably fewer than five left. Eliminate two more, and the final three teams will be born. When that time comes, entering the Five-Elements Mountain Range where the Five-Elements Beasts dwell will be the true Team Competition."
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