"Greetings, Sect Master!"
Everyone in the Longevity Sect bowed respectfully to Zhen Yaotian, their manner exceptionally reverent!
Standing on the raised platform, Zhen Yaotian looked at the thousands of disciples below, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips!
Zhao Sandao stood beside Zhen Yaotian. Looking at the flourishing Longevity Sect, he could not help revealing a trace of envy in his eyes!
"Pavilion Master Zhao, let us not waste any more time. Let the competition begin. How about starting with the Qi Refining Realm?"
Zhen Yaotian spoke with a smile, his expression relaxed.
Zhao Sandao smiled slightly, then said, "Sect Master Zhen, I just thought of a competition rule. I wonder if you dare accept the challenge?"
Zhen Yaotian laughed heartily, then declared with commanding confidence, "Speak freely, Pavilion Master Zhao!"
Zhao Sandao smiled slightly, then said, "Each side will field five Qi Refining Realm disciples, sending out one at a time. The winner stays and continues fighting."
"The losing side sends another person into battle, until all five on one side have been defeated!"
"The winner receives thirty-five percent of the resources, and the loser receives fifteen percent! What do you think?"
Once Zhao Sandao explained, Zhen Yaotian understood.
His gaze swept over a man from the Great Saber Pavilion whose burly build resembled a fierce tiger, and he instantly understood Zhao Sandao's scheme.
But now, before all the disciples of the Longevity Sect, he had no choice but to agree. Otherwise, it would mean he did not dare accept the challenge!
"Since Pavilion Master Zhao wishes to compete this way, how could the Longevity Sect have any reason to fear? We shall do as Pavilion Master Zhao suggests!"
Hearing Zhen Yaotian agree, Zhao Sandao could not help laughing heartily, thoroughly pleased!
Neither concealed their conversation in the slightest, and it carried throughout the venue!
Ji Wuchang's gaze was also fixed on the Great Saber Pavilion's side. He could tell that their five Qi Refining Realm contestants were very strong.
Four were at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer, three of whom had reached its peak. The remaining one was at the peak of the Qi Refining Eighth Layer!
"Jin Enting, Qian Zuo, Li Hao, Lin Yuzhen, Liu Yongzhan, the five of you, step forward!"
Just then, Zhao Sandao spoke directly.
As his words fell, five figures immediately stepped forward.
Among the five, Jin Enting was the most formidable. Over two meters tall, with surging blood and Qi, he stood far above the other four.
As Ji Wuchang looked at Jin Enting, a trace of gravity involuntarily entered his eyes.
"Greetings, Pavilion Master!"
Jin Enting, Qian Zuo, and the other three spoke simultaneously, their exceptionally resounding voices carrying through almost the entire Longevity Sect.
The elders and disciples of the Longevity Sect all turned their gazes toward them, surprise involuntarily appearing in many of their eyes!
Second Elder Zhou Yuan, Third Elder Meng Caihong, and the others all wore grave expressions. After sweeping their gazes over the five, a trace of worry entered their eyes.
"Sect Master Zhen, what do you think of these five young brats of my Great Saber Pavilion?"
Zhao Sandao spoke with a hint of a smug smile in his eyes.
Zhen Yaotian smiled slightly, then said, "Vigorous blood and Qi, and robust souls. It is indeed no easy feat to temper themselves to this degree in the Qi Refining Realm."
"When they establish their foundations in the future, they have a chance of opening five Dao platforms, or even six!"
As the master of a sect, Zhen Yaotian possessed at least this much magnanimity, and his assessment was quite fair!
Zhao Sandao glanced at Zhen Miaoqing nearby, then sighed, suddenly finding it all rather tasteless.
That was because Zhen Miaoqing was the only person in the Longevity Sect who had opened nine Dao platforms!
Although the Longevity Sect had kept this matter tightly under wraps, Zhao Sandao had still learned of it.
Nine Dao platforms! That marked a true heavenly prodigy, whose future achievements were limitless.
Right now, he still had a chance to wrestle with the Longevity Sect. In the future, he would not even have the chance to stand alongside them!
"Sect Master Zhen, have your people step forward!"
Zhao Sandao spoke with a smile.
Zhen Yaotian remained calm, then nodded toward Second Elder Zhou Yuan.
Zhou Yuan drew a deep breath, then said, "Chen Boyu, Duan Junsheng, Fan Huajun, Huang Guangwen, Ji Wuchang, the five of you, step out!"
As Zhou Yuan's words fell, five figures leaped up simultaneously and landed below the viewing platform.
The five cupped their fists together. "Greetings, Sect Master! Greetings, Elders!"
The instant the five appeared, the Longevity Sect's side erupted into an uproar.
"How could this happen? There's even someone at the Qi Refining Seventh Layer competing! Isn't this nonsense?"
"Exactly! Our sect shouldn't be short of people at the Qi Refining Eighth Layer, should it?"
"I recognize him! He was the one at Wind Thunder Valley yesterday who broke Eldest Senior Sister's record there. I think his name is Ji Wuchang!"
Whispers and discussions spread through the Longevity Sect's side, all centered on Ji Wuchang.
The Longevity Sect's disciples knew very well that this competition was not merely a sparring match. It concerned the sect's future resources!
At that moment, many people looked at Ji Wuchang with displeasure. What was someone at the Qi Refining Seventh Layer trying to prove?
An Kexin, Tai Yujie, and Zeng Linghong also stared at Ji Wuchang, dumbfounded.
But just a moment later, the corners of An Kexin's and Tai Yujie's mouths curled into smiles at the same time.
They had just been wondering how to find an opportunity to teach Ji Wuchang a lesson.
Now that they saw him taking part, both instantly felt much better.
Once Ji Wuchang lost the match, his reputation would stink. What use would it be even if their master liked him? He was destined to be ostracized by everyone!
But the question was, could Ji Wuchang win with his Qi Refining Seventh Layer cultivation?
An Kexin and Tai Yujie felt there was no need even to consider that question. Spending another second thinking about it would insult their own intelligence!
Zhao Sandao swept his gaze over Ji Wuchang. His eye was exceptionally discerning.
The Great Saber Pavilion's people emphasized body refining, and Zhao Sandao could clearly sense the terrifying physical strength contained within Ji Wuchang's body.
"A fine seedling!"
Zhao Sandao offered his praise without the slightest reservation, then involuntarily breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Ji Wuchang's cultivation level.
Zhao Sandao believed that if Ji Wuchang were at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer, then combined with his tremendous physical strength, he might truly be able to challenge Jin Enting.
As he was now, however, he naturally still fell somewhat short!
At that moment, a smile appeared on Zhao Sandao's face.
As long as they could win the Qi Refining Realm competition, there would not be too much pressure in the Foundation Establishment Realm matches afterward.
As for the Purple Mansion Realm competition, Zhao Sandao held out no hope whatsoever.
He knew very well that the Great Saber Pavilion's people could not defeat Zhen Miaoqing!
"Silence!"
Hearing the discussions throughout the venue, Second Elder Zhou Yuan spoke coldly.
As his words rang out, the entire venue instantly fell silent. No one dared speak again!
"Let it begin!"
Zhen Yaotian spoke calmly!
As Zhen Yaotian's words rang out, the atmosphere instantly grew tense.
On the Great Saber Pavilion's side, a man slowly walked forward, then leaped onto the competition platform.
"Li Hao of the Great Saber Pavilion. Which senior brother of the Longevity Sect is willing to come forward and offer me guidance?"
After speaking, Li Hao slowly drew the large cleaver strapped to his back, and his imposing presence erupted. He was at the peak of the Qi Refining Ninth Layer!
At that moment, everyone present wore a solemn expression!