Chen Mingzhi's declaration of war was expected by everyone.
After all, he and Shi Sheng were the ones who stood to the end.
Although Shi Sheng persevered to the end, he was personally accepted as a disciple by Lu Changsheng, the head of the Cottage.
But if it's just Qi Ingestion talk, then it's not real.
Chen Mingzhi is far superior to Shi Sheng in terms of status, talent, and strength.
This is also why Chen Mingzhi is so determined to challenge Shi Sheng.
Ye Qiubai, standing beside Shi Sheng, said with a smile, "Since you've joined the Cottage, this is the only way forward."
"After all, so many people want to join Master's sect, but he chose you. There are bound to be some who are Qi Ingestion."
Upon hearing this, Shi Sheng looked around.
Indeed, what my senior said is right. Many freshmen are sizing him up, their eyes filled with Battle Intent.
They all clearly want to challenge him.
"What you need to do is demonstrate your strength and make others think that it's perfectly normal for you to be accepted as a disciple by your master."
Upon hearing this, Shi Sheng nodded emphatically.
Hong Ying teased from the side, "Senior brother, I heard you were quite arrogant when you participated in the freshman competition."
Ye Qiubai blushed.
"Ahem... Back then, wasn't it because Master only had me as his disciple, and he was worried he'd be too lonely...?"
If Lu Changsheng heard these words, he would probably make Ye Qiubai sweep the mountain...
The Dean of the Confucian Academy continued the selection process.
" Sword Hall, Hu Guohong, versus Formation Hall, Zhang Kai."
" Li Kangyong from the Confucian Academy versus Tan Yun from the Martial Hall."
An elder, watching the battle on the arena, couldn't help but sigh.
"This year's freshman competition is of much higher quality than previous ones."
"That's right, after all, geniuses from the four regions, and even the Central Region, have come to our Southern Region Hidden Dao Academy."
"Yes, this is also thanks to Cottage."
"It's a pity they all came for the Cottage, and that brat doesn't like taking on disciples; he only does what he likes."
"Sigh, this kid is a born teacher..."
During the meeting where the elders were holding a denunciation session.
The battle in the arena also ended at the same time.
The Dean of the Confucian Academy continued drawing lots. Seeing the lot in his hand, he couldn't help but smile and said, " Sword Hall, He Bufan, versus Cottage, Shi Sheng!"
Everyone looked toward the arena.
Finally, it's time for the disciples of the Cottage to make their appearance!
Qin Tiannan was talking with Ding Yunhe and Yun Jing.
Now, even they couldn't help but be drawn to this lottery, and stopped talking!
Clearly, they wanted to see too.
What abilities do the newly accepted disciples of the Cottage possess?
Ye Qiubai said, "Junior Brother, it's your turn."
Shi Sheng nodded, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said, "Then I'll be going, Senior Brother."
After saying that, he leaped down and landed on the arena!
Meanwhile, He Bufan the Sword Hall also jumped onto the arena, holding a sword in one hand.
" Shi Sheng, your willpower is admirable, but that doesn't mean I'll hold back."
Back then, he also saw that Shi Sheng surpassed everyone else and persevered to the end.
However, his strength level was only at the Purple Mansion Realm.
And he, He Bufan, has now made further progress in his cultivation, reaching the Late-stage Water Overflow Realm!
He is far superior to Shi Sheng.
"It's possible that you'll surpass me after joining Cottage, but right now, it's not enough."
Shi Sheng looked at He Bufan, said nothing, and silently clasped his hands in a fist salute.
Then, he took out a long-handled, jet-black hand axe.
This jet-black hand axe emitted absolutely no aura.
However, it is extremely heavy!
The axe blade is forged from Black Sea Mystic Heavy Iron.
The Black Sea is Wilderness Realm, a sea area deep within the ocean.
And that Black Sea Mystic Heavy Iron is located a thousand feet below the Black Sea!
Extremely sturdy.
At the same time, it is also extremely heavy.
Most foundry workers would be unable to handle this material.
The axe handle, however, was made of wood from the Radiant Sovereign Wood.
Radiant Sovereign Wood itself has little weight, but it is very tough.
It is one of the few materials that can be used in conjunction with Black Sea Mystic Heavy Iron.
Equally precious.
However, the addition of Mystic Heavy Iron Essence increases its weight.
Simply put, even a Void God Realm expert would feel the immense weight of this Minghuang Mystic Axe when holding it!
This Minghuang Mystic Axe was something Lu Changsheng wanted to learn about weapon crafting when he was bored in his early days.
The first thing I did was to forge this axe.
Not entirely satisfied, he casually tossed it into his storage ring.
Now, it's perfect for Shi Sheng to use.
However, it does not contain Spiritual Qi.
It was just an ordinary weapon.
Of course, it wasn't exactly ordinary either.
At least this weight, most people really couldn't handle it...
At this moment, He Bufan was standing opposite Shi Sheng, made a move.
He slightly raised the long sword in his hand.
Streaks of Sword Intent emanated from his body and swirled around the longsword.
He Bufan's Sword Intent has only reached the level of Sword Master.
He is naturally incomparable to Ye Qiubai.
However, one can reach the level of Sword Master once they reach the Water Overflow Realm.
He is already considered Sword Dao genius by outsiders.
Immediately, He Bufan took a small step, his eyes narrowing slightly.
He charged towards Shi Sheng!
He held a sword in one hand and made a hand Hand Seals with the other.
A series of Sword Intent transformed into illusory longswords around him.
It shot towards Shi Sheng!
Shi Sheng's expression remained unchanged, though his expression became slightly serious.
For him, winning the top spot in this freshman competition was a must!
Only in this way can we live up to the expectations of our master and fellow disciples.
As the phantom swords shot towards him, Shi Sheng raised the Minghuang Mystic Axe with both hands.
Everyone looked at Shi Sheng with curiosity.
I wonder how he will deal with He Bufan.
After all, his strength was only at the Purple Mansion Realm a few days ago.
The difference between him and He Bufan is too great.
Ding Yunhe smiled and said, "A new disciple of the Cottage, I wonder what his talent is like."
Qin Tiannan smiled and said, "His talent is mediocre, but his willpower is the most unwavering I have ever seen."
Yun Jing, however, was lost in daydreams.
Someone who can catch the eye of a genius like Senior Lu must have pretty good talent, right?
Could it be that something is being hidden?
Under the watchful eyes of everyone.
Shi Sheng suddenly swung out the Minghuang Mystic Axe in his hand!
It slammed down hard on those phantom longswords.
Bang bang bang!
Under He Bufan's horrified gaze.
Those phantom swords formed from Sword Intent were shattered one after another by Shi Sheng's axe!
There was no obstruction whatsoever.
Shi Sheng looked at the axe strike with extreme ease!
Is this something a person at the Purple Mansion Realm could do?
It's important to know that He Bufan didn't hold back!
At this moment, Shi Sheng did not stop, and charged towards He Bufan with his black axe in hand!
He Bufan gritted his teeth; he was unwilling to back down.
Holding the sword with both hands.
The Sword Master's Sword Intent, contained within the blade, was unleashed with frenzied fury!
He anticipated the moment Shi Sheng would reach him and unleashed a sword strike!
Shi Sheng wielded the axe with one hand, swinging it horizontally towards the sword as if he were swinging a sledgehammer!
Click...
A sound like fine metal clashing.
Accompanying this was the sound of fine iron shattering...
Whose weapon broke?
Everyone held their breath and looked closely.
The pupils gradually dilated!
Even Chen Mingzhi frowned slightly.
They discovered.
He Bufan's longsword shattered into pieces of refined iron, which landed on the arena!