As time passed, by the end of the first day, nearly a quarter of the participating disciples had been eliminated. This speed was already extremely fast. After all, given that most of them were strong at the same level, the fact that they could still increase the speed and efficiency of the battles so quickly was proof of the strength of those disciples who successfully advanced.
Regardless of how their strength is perceived by true powerhouses, at least on the field right now, the power and skills they've displayed are enough to earn them the cheers and encouragement from the audience.
People are inherently different, and there are different levels of ability. Those who can defeat their opponents in a short time, even if it's just a minor skirmish, possess remarkable skills.
As time went on, the battle on the field became increasingly intense. Elbows clashed, fists and feet collided, and the sounds of fierce fighting were so dense that they were like raindrops. Even the stone platform, which had been completely unaffected, began to tremble slightly. At this point, even some experts at the Origin Return Realm couldn't help but nod in approval at the intense battle.
The fact that they were recognized by experts at the Origin Return Realm is enough to prove just how formidable their strength is.
"Sir, this is currently the grand sect competition of my Burning Flame Valley. Your actions seem rather inappropriate."
It was only at this moment that a steward from Burning Flame Valley, who had been watching Xiao Yan for who knows how long, finally stepped forward, intending to wake up the seemingly oblivious Xiao Yan, who had been fast asleep.
If it weren't for the fact that he had seen Xuan Hua and this young man chatting and laughing the other day, and that Xuan Hua seemed to have a good impression of him, this steward would probably have come over and woken him up long ago. Only now, seeing that Xiao Yan still showed no signs of waking up, did he finally step forward and speak up.
"This kid, I think his name is Xiao Yan? He thinks he's something special just because he exchanged a few words with Elder Xuan Hua the other day. Does he really think he's someone important?"
He called out softly, but Xiao Yan still didn't react. The steward of Burning Flame Valley couldn't help but curse inwardly, and the smile on his face gradually disappeared. He then stretched out a hand, intending to pull Xiao Yan awake. Almost at the same time, the gazes of Luo Jin, Xiao Yi Xian, and the others around him instantly fell on the steward.
Noticing the chilling gazes directed at him, the steward paused slightly, then sneered inwardly. They were just a few kids at the Origin Transformation Realm, not worth his attention. A moment later, the steward reached out to grab Xiao Yan's collar.
Disturbing someone's sleep without permission is not a good habit.
But at that moment, a calm yet indifferent voice suddenly came from Xiao Yan's mouth, who was in a deep sleep. At the same time, the deacon's hand and wrist were also firmly restrained by an inescapable force.
"This guy..."
Startled, the steward's pupils constricted instantly. He gritted his teeth and tried to pull his hand back, but Xiao Yan gave him a slight jolt. The hand that held the steward's wrist trembled, and an extremely strong and fierce force surged into the steward's body. As the steward was pushed back, he let out a muffled groan, and then with a tearing sound, half of his robe was instantly shattered by the force.
"Such domineering power!"
Upon seeing this scene, some experts at the Origin Return Realm in the surrounding crowd immediately narrowed their eyes, all having the same thought in their minds.
With just a casual move, he managed to force back the Burning Flame Valley steward, who was also at the Origin Return Realm, and even made him look so disheveled. Even though his move had a somewhat preemptive and shameless feel to it, the fact that he could do this already proved that the black-robed youth who was now leisurely rising from his chair was no ordinary person.
"Damn it, kid..."
Having been made to look so pathetic in front of everyone by someone from outside the sect, the steward finally lost face. He cursed under his breath, and at the same time, his Origin Qi surged outwards rapidly. With a single step, he arrived in front of Xiao Yan and struck down with a palm.
Xiao Yan's swift movements and attack speed immediately attracted the attention of most people on the field. Even many spectators who were originally focused on the competition among the Burning Flame Valley disciples in the center of the square were drawn to the commotion on Xiao Yan's side.
The fierce palm strike arrived above Xiao Yan's head in the blink of an eye. The gust of wind crashed down, easily tearing apart the invisible void. The sharp sonic boom made Xiao Yan frown slightly; this feeling was truly unpleasant.
However, immediately afterward, at the very moment the palm slashed down vertically, Xiao Yan twisted his body slightly, as if space itself had warped, and easily dodged the descending palm in an extremely strange manner. The position he dodged was precisely outside the attack range of the palm's condensed gale.
Almost at the same time that everyone's eyes showed surprise, Xiao Yan slammed the back of his hand into the chest of the steward in front of him. The powerful force instantly sent the latter flying. Although it would not cause any serious injury, it would definitely make him look very bad in the current situation.
"Whoosh!"
This scene not only surprised all the spectators present, but also drew the attention of some other stewards and elders of Xiao Yan Burning Flame Valley in the stands.
"This kid is far too arrogant!"
When the other deacons saw this, their faces immediately showed anger. Just as they were about to step forward, they were stopped by a young man who suddenly appeared from the crowd.
" The Huo Zhi is already so intense, what's the point of you going up there? Whether you're a match for them or not, you'll only become a laughingstock. I'll go instead."
The young man had barely uttered his words when the words of rebuttal that the deacons were about to say were instantly silenced. Even some elders in the sect would give the person before them some face, let alone the deacons.
Hearing the young man's words, the group reluctantly retreated. The young man, however, walked straight forward, showing no hostility in his eyes, but instead a mocking smile on his lips as he faced Xiao Yan directly.
Seeing Huo Zhi now, disheveled and exhausted, scrambling to his feet from the pile of shattered stone chairs, just as he was about to attack again, a young man suddenly blocked his path, pushing him behind him. The young man then faced Xiao Yan, smiled, and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, saying:
"My friend, what happened just now was due to the poor handling of my Burning Flame Valley. I am Qin Yan, please convey his apologies to you."