The matches that followed were no different from his previous life. Round after round, Ji Wuchang and Xiao Fan emerged victorious.
No one was surprised by Ji Wuchang's victories. He was a disciple of the Longevity Sect, after all!
But Xiao Fan's successive victories were like a dark horse bursting onto the scene, shocking everyone present!
The ordinary people watching in the square, in particular, all cheered Xiao Fan on.
Dressed in splendid robes, Ji Wuchang was too distant from them, like the stars in the sky, which they could only gaze up at.
Although Xiao Fan was the young master of the Xiao Family, his coarse hemp clothes made him little different from ordinary people!
So, in their hearts, many supported Xiao Fan, hoping he could carry this miracle through to the very end!
Every family in Muye City now looked at the Xiao Family differently.
If Xiao Fan truly took first place, the Xiao Family would replace the Ji Family as the foremost family in Muye City!
Before anyone knew it, the most exciting match had arrived, and it was also the last: Ji Wuchang of the Ji Family against Xiao Fan of the Xiao Family!
At that moment, many people even held their breath, and the noisy venue gradually fell silent.
Ji Wuchang calmly rose from his chair and walked slowly toward the fighting platform, displaying no imposing presence whatsoever, just like an ordinary person!
Xiao Fan was his exact opposite at that moment. He no longer needed to hold back, and a fierce fighting spirit burst from him!
At that moment, Xiao Fan was like an unsheathed sword, freely displaying its sharp brilliance!
Many people looked at Ji Wuchang, then at Xiao Fan. For some reason, they felt Xiao Fan resembled a capering clown!
That feeling appeared very clearly in their hearts, though they did not know why they thought that.
At that moment, two people stood in the nearby crowd. One old, one young!
The old man was named Tang Yiyuan, the fifth elder of the Longevity Sect. His cultivation was at the Purple Mansion Realm eighth level, and he was also in charge of recruiting disciples this time.
Behind him stood his disciple Bu Qiushuang, whose cultivation was at the Qi Refining Realm fourth layer!
Tang Yiyuan looked at Xiao Fan on the fighting platform, who resembled an unsheathed sword, and admiration appeared in his eyes.
In his previous life, Tang Yiyuan had taken a liking to Xiao Fan and accepted him as a direct disciple. Later, Xiao Fan had even become the Longevity Sect's Holy Son through his outstanding performance.
This had brought Tang Yiyuan great prestige, and he had granted Xiao Fan's every request.
It could be said that Xiao Fan's wings had gradually grown strong under Tang Yiyuan's protection!
"Master, Senior Brother Ji Wuchang is the fourth disciple the third elder accepted not long ago! He and I are quite well acquainted!"
Watching Ji Wuchang slowly ascend the fighting platform, Bu Qiushuang hurriedly spoke.
Hearing Bu Qiushuang's words, Tang Yiyuan indeed shifted his gaze from Xiao Fan to Ji Wuchang.
Within the Longevity Sect, Tang Yiyuan had a very good relationship with the third elder, Meng Caihong. Otherwise, Xiao Fan could not have gotten to know An Kexin so quickly!
"Not bad. His breathing is steady, and he is neither arrogant nor impatient. It seems the third elder has taken in a fine disciple!"
Tang Yiyuan did not stint on his praise!
Bu Qiushuang said with a smile, "Master, Senior Brother Ji cultivates very diligently. Every time I go to see him, he is cultivating!"
Hearing this, Tang Yiyuan nodded again, then said, "Qiushuang, although your root bone is good, you must still cultivate diligently and build a firm foundation!"
"The Foundation Establishment Realm is a cultivator's greatest hurdle. Without a firm foundation, even the finest root bone will go to waste!"
Tang Yiyuan took the opportunity to offer Bu Qiushuang some guidance!
At this time, Bu Qiushuang was still Tang Yiyuan's youngest disciple, so naturally he favored him a little more.
In his previous life, after Xiao Fan joined the sect, Bu Qiushuang had been outshone in every respect, and Tang Yiyuan had stopped paying him much attention!
"Yes, Master. I will certainly cultivate hard!"
Bu Qiushuang hurriedly replied, his manner exceptionally respectful.
At that moment, Ji Wuchang would never have dreamed that the fifth elder would appear in Muye City.
After all, he had known nothing about this in his previous life!
Ji Wuchang slowly stepped onto the fighting platform. A pair of gauntlets appeared in his hands, and he casually put them on!
When the system issued the mission, it had mentioned that this was its first mission, and the less time he took, the greater the reward!
Thus, Ji Wuchang had no intention of testing his opponent, much less holding back. He brought out his strongest equipment straight away.
At that moment, Xiao Fan stared fixedly at the gauntlets on Ji Wuchang's hands, his eyes nearly spitting fire!
What a Bai Family! You look down on me, Xiao Fan, do you?
Yesterday, you barely deigned to acknowledge me. Today, I am beyond your reach!
Once I defeat Ji Wuchang and take first place, I'll wipe out your Bai Family! Your Bai Family has already given itself a path to death!
Hatred surged to the heavens in Xiao Fan's heart. He glanced toward the Bai Family, his expression extremely ugly!
Ji Wuchang now stood on the fighting platform. He glanced at Xiao Fan, then spoke calmly.
"I heard you visited the Bai Family because you wanted these gauntlet Law Artifacts. Is that true?"
A smile played on Ji Wuchang's lips, his gaze mocking!
Hearing Ji Wuchang's words, Xiao Fan's eyes instantly blazed with fury, and a trace of murderous intent appeared in them!
"Ji Wuchang, I've waited a long time for this battle with you. Today, you will become my stepping stone!"
Xiao Fan's imposing presence surged as he addressed Ji Wuchang.
Seeing that his opponent had controlled his emotions rather than flying into a thunderous rage, Ji Wuchang silently nodded. In his previous life, he truly had been inferior to him!
"Xiao Fan, do you really think defeating a few people gives you the right to act arrogantly before me?"
"To tell you the truth, in my eyes, you're nothing but trash!"
After saying this, Ji Wuchang no longer concealed his cultivation.
His mid Qi Refining sixth layer cultivation was revealed outright, forming a violent, imposing presence that tore Xiao Fan's fighting spirit to shreds!
Under Xiao Fan's shocked gaze, Ji Wuchang moved.
He unleashed the Eight Trigrams Wandering Dragon Steps, and his entire body instantly vanished from before Xiao Fan!
"Thunder Explosion Fist!"
Ji Wuchang gave a low shout. Lightning surged over his gauntlets, crackling and hissing!
A faint golden light rippled over Ji Wuchang's skin.
Without the slightest hesitation, he staggered his fists and drove them straight toward the center of Xiao Fan's back.
The instant Ji Wuchang vanished, Xiao Fan sensed that something was wrong. The shock in his heart was beyond measure.
Wasn't Ji Wuchang supposed to be only at the peak of Qi Refining, fourth layer? How could he be this strong? Damn it!
Sensing the terrifying force coming from behind, Xiao Fan hurriedly used his footwork to step forward, trying to evade Ji Wuchang's fists.
But his speed was no match for Ji Wuchang's. He had barely taken a step when two fists slammed viciously into his back.
A trace of coldness flashed through Ji Wuchang's heart. All the lightning within the Thunder Spirit Pearl poured out at that moment, striking Xiao Fan's back viciously together with the Thunder Explosion Fist!
"Aah!"
Xiao Fan let out a piercing scream. His entire body flew several meters, blood spraying wildly from his mouth.