He didn't rely on any Law Artifact or auspicious clouds; he simply stood there in mid-air, surrounded by a faint halo that looked like water or black. Just by standing there, he outshone the Foundation Establishment around him.
As soon as he appeared, the Foundation Establishment cultivators slightly restrained their magical light, and also put away their casual postures, bowing their heads slightly and cupping their hands to show respect.
This person is none other than True Person Bo, the Abyss Suppression Hall Jade Spring Sect and Late Golden Core Stage cultivator!
"Greetings, Senior Uncle Bo."
As soon as the Foundation Establishment cultivators spoke, the disciples below stopped their commotion. Knowing who the newcomer was, they all ceased their discussions and turned to look at the Golden Core cultivator.
Before long, two Daoist priests flew out from the crowd.
On the left and right, judging from the patterns on their Daoist robes, they were clearly stewards of the Abyss Suppression Hall.
The two spoke in unison, their voices booming like bells, echoing across the surrounding peaks and causing a buzzing sound in the ears of all the disciples.
"Disciples, follow us to pay our respects to True Person Bo."
As soon as they finished speaking, the two bowed deeply towards True Person Bo in the sky, their posture extremely respectful.
Hundreds of disciples participating in the preliminary test, regardless of whether they were from inner or outer sects, regardless of their cultivation level, and regardless of their previous arrogance, calculations, or anxieties, all involuntarily composed themselves, straightened their clothes, and bowed in unison to the imposing figure high in the sky, shouting loudly:
"Disciple pays respects to True Person Bo."
Hundreds of young figures gathered together, without any Law Technique enhancements, yet they exuded a vibrant energy that made True Person Bo glance at them and nod slightly.
Chen Shuangbai also bowed down along with the crowd.
Although True Person Bo did not intentionally release any Golden Core pressure, the natural suppression from a life level higher than his own still made his body tremble slightly.
It wasn't that he was afraid; it was his body's instinct that was making him tremble.
No need for formalities.
True Person Bo's voice was calm and still, like a deep pool.
The disciples then stood up, but their gazes remained filled with awe, fixed firmly on True Person Bo.
Although True Person Bo was surrounded by auspicious clouds and shimmering water, making him difficult to see clearly, it still couldn't suppress the disciples' longing for the Golden Core Elixir.
True Person Bo did not launch into a long speech. Instead, he raised his hand and pointed, and a beam of water flew from his fingertip, landing on the competition field. It spun around and transformed into a giant scroll.
This is a colorful landscape painting, with mountains, rivers, plants, insects and fish depicted in bold strokes. What is even more astonishing is that the disciples felt a strong Daoist aura from this painting.
"This is... Law Treasure?"
One of the disciples exclaimed in surprise.
But someone immediately retorted, "It's brimming with spiritual energy, surpassing even Law Treasure... No, this is our sect's Spirit Treasure, the [ Sharp Mountains and Embracing Rivers Painting ]?"
The Jade Spring Sect firmly holds the title of the number one immortal sect in the Jing Kingdom, and its foundation is undoubtedly quite formidable.
This [ Sharp Mountains and Embracing Rivers Painting ] is a Spirit Treasure, containing a small blessed land of its own. It can be used to grow rare spirit medicine and provide resources for disciples to cultivate. It has always been enshrined in the Spirit Treasure Hall, but unexpectedly, for this Martial Edge Trial, this Spirit Treasure has been brought out.
Chen Shuangbai suddenly seemed to understand something.
Immediately afterwards, one of the four Foundation Establishment cultivators spoke up, saying in a clear voice, "The trial ground for this Martial Edge Trial will be located within this [ Sharp Mountains and Embracing Rivers Painting ]..."
Chen Shuangbai vaguely recognized the speaker; it was Exalted Cultivator Huo, the one who had seen off the disciples guarding the town three years ago.
This Martial Edge Trial is not a specific form of competition, but rather a free-for-all.
All disciples will be randomly teleported into the [ Sharp Mountains and Embracing Rivers Painting ], and will be equipped with a jade token. The initial number of the jade token is one. One point will be added for each opponent eliminated, and the final ranking will be based on the number of the jade token.
Upon hearing this, Chen Shuangbai felt a strange sense of familiarity.
But upon hearing Huo Exalted Cultivator Huo add another sentence, he couldn't help but touch his forehead.
Exalted Cultivator Huo then added three more rules:
Firstly, one cannot kill them outright. The spirit of the [ Sharp Mountains and Embracing Rivers Painting ] will constantly monitor every disciple within the map, ensuring that anyone eliminated will be teleported out immediately.
Secondly, there are also Demon Beast that have been deliberately placed in the picture. Killing the corresponding Demon Beast will earn you corresponding merit points.
Thirdly... as time goes by, the entire map will gradually shrink, and no one can hide indefinitely.
Chen Shuangbai thought to herself: It really does seem quite familiar.
On the peaks, the inner disciple who couldn't join in the fun started discussing among themselves, thinking that this was quite a unique and interesting sight.
"Eliminate opponents to score points, kill Demon Beast to gain merit, and the area will shrink..."
He Qi scratched his head, somewhat bewildered, "This... this feels like being herded like sheep, and in the end we all end up fighting each other?"
Fu Qianlan saw it clearly and said, "The purpose of holding this Martial Edge Trial is to face off against the Heart-Eroding Stronghold soon. How could the Upper Cultivation Sect let us just sit there and play house?"
Chen Shuangbai glanced at Fu Qianlan; her gaze remained sharp as ever.
[ Sharp Mountains and Embracing Rivers Painting ] Within a small blessed land.
Chen Shuangbai looked around, her spiritual sense already extended, and after carefully scanning the area, she found that no fellow disciples had landed beside her.
Although no exact count had been made, Chen Shuangbai had roughly counted before being teleported in that there were no fewer than five hundred fellow disciples participating in this trial.
These were not only outer disciples, but also disciples sent by various lineages and cultivation Lineage.
In war, whoever has more people has the upper hand.
This is a very simple principle.
Chen Shuangbai used his Wind Control Technique to reach the tallest ancient tree in the area. Looking out from the top, he could see several fellow disciples fighting not far away.
Go take a look.
Since we've come all this way, how can we leave empty-handed?
Not long after.
Chen Shuangbai had already approached on his Flowing Cloud Flying Pouch, and his swaggering approach on his flying magic Law Artifact caused the three fighting fellow disciples to stop fighting at the same time.
Chen Shuangbai was about to speak when one of them shouted, "Such pretense? Let's take him down first!"
Instantly.
Several Law Technique were unleashed, trailing long streaks of light, and attacked Chen Shuangbai in mid-air without any intention of holding back.
A loud bang followed.
The mist in the forest obscured their vision.
"Huh?"
One of the disciples let out a soft exclamation and whispered, "Why didn't we hear the sound of something heavy falling to the ground?"
He was about to cast a spell to summon wind and disperse the mist when a clear voice reached his ears.
"... Are you looking for me?"
He turned around abruptly, about to unleash his Law Artifact, but the scene before him suddenly turned black.
Then I came to my senses.
He had been teleported out and was now standing on the external platform where the Martial Edge Trial was being held.