Amidst everyone's anticipation and tension, the Three Academies Grand Competition finally began.
This is the struggle between the three inner courts.
This battle attracted not only inner court disciples to watch and participate, but also many students from the outer three academies to observe, learn, and experience the brilliance of the Inner Three Institutes ' top talents.
in...
Then there were Xi Jingjing and Sun Chenghe.
They were able to enter the outer academy thanks to Yun Qingming, and when they learned that Yun Qingming would also be participating in the Three Academies Grand Competition, the two of them were extremely excited.
In particular, when they learned that Yun Qingming had already broken through to the Emperor Realm in such a short time, they were filled with even greater admiration.
Xi Jingjing's beautiful eyes sparkled, and Xi Shi clutched her heart.
"It's unbelievable! Brother Yun is amazing! His talent is beyond my imagination..."
"Yes, Young Master Yun's future achievements are undoubtedly limitless. To have already reached the Emperor Realm at such a young age is truly enviable."
Sun Chenghe's honest face revealed deep envy and longing.
Not only them, but the other students were also discussing who would win first place in this three-academy competition.
Of course, even though Xi Jingjing and others highly praised Yun Qingming, they didn't think he could get the first place.
That was a sight only the Ten Saints could glimpse.
Yun Qingming is indeed exceptionally talented, but talent does not equate to strength.
Or rather, it's unlikely that any freshman could fight to the very end on the stage of the inter-departmental competition.
"... But, I doubt any freshmen will participate in the departmental competition, right?"
"Yes," Sun Chenghe nodded in agreement after hearing Xi Jingjing's words, his tone filled with admiration, "As expected of Young Master Yun, to participate in the academy competition as a freshman, such courage is truly admirable."
"I wonder who will be number one this time..."
The other trainees nearby were discussing who would be the winner.
This topic has always been a popular one in the three hospitals, and everyone finds it fascinating whenever it's brought up.
In the previous academy competition, the Primordial Beginning Institute won first place.
--Wan Renshan, the leader of the Ten Saints, overpowered Shentu Feng of Heaven-Reaching Institute to win first place!
Everyone fondly remembers that battle.
That was arguably the most intense battle in recent years.
It's not just a battle for the top spot in the Three Academies, but also a battle for the top spot on the Ten Saints Ranking.
After remaining silent for half a year, Shentu Feng of Heaven-Reaching Institute launched a challenge against Wan Renshan.
Although Shentu Feng ultimately lost, it was clear to everyone that the gap between the two was far from small. Shentu Feng's achievement was entirely due to Wan Renshan's leniency.
This time, Shentu Feng is said to have had another extraordinary encounter during this period, greatly increasing his strength, and he plans to challenge for the number one position once again.
"I wonder if Senior Brother Shentu will get his wish this time."
"Perhaps the rankings of the Ten Saints will change drastically this time. I've heard that Wu Yu's strength has also greatly improved..."
When discussing the top performers of this year's competition, most of them focused their attention on the Primordial Beginning Institute and the Heaven-Reaching Institute.
As for the Supreme Institute?
What's there to look forward to in a character who's at the bottom of the class?
They have always been at the bottom of the three inner courtyards, and the gap between them and the top two courtyards is huge, and not just a little huge.
Let alone winning first place, it's uncertain whether the Supreme Institute can even maintain its position among the Inner Three Institutes in a few years.
In particular, among the Ten Saints, only Yan Ji came from the Supreme Institute.
Furthermore, while Yan Ji's strength is indeed worthy of the position of one of the Ten Saints, even among the Ten Saints, there are differences in strength.
He ranked ninth, which is quite low.
The Supreme Institute now poses no threat whatsoever to the Primordial Academy and the Heavenly Academy.
Anyone with a sound mind wouldn't believe that the Supreme Institute could win first place.
Amidst everyone's anticipation and discussions, the Three Academies Grand Competition finally began.
The Three Academies Grand Competition will be held this time at the Primordial Beginning Institute.
As soon as the competition began, everyone set off, using the temporary teleportation arrays set up between the three inner courtyards to head towards the Primordial Beginning Institute.
On the grand square of the Primordial Beginning Institute, the seemingly ordinary ground actually contains a variety of formations underground. If someone were to use their Spiritual Power to penetrate the confusing formations set up by the instructors and enter the underground, they would be able to see a complex and vast array of formations.
On the ground, however, are ten arenas, arranged in a row, presenting a very rhythmic constellation-like layout.
The energy between the arenas was interconnected, subtly linking with the underground formations to form smooth patterns of Spiritual Power.
It can not only absorb the Spiritual Power dissipated during the martial arts competition, but also form a shield through the absorbed Spiritual Power to prevent outsiders from maliciously interfering with the competition.
All the trainees looked at the completed arena and showed expressions of eager anticipation.
On one side of the square, there is also a raised platform.
Seated atop this high platform were a group of holy masters and high-ranking members of the academy.
Some of them occasionally exchanged words, their faces beaming with smiles, while others remained expressionless, looking down at the trainees below.
But the only thing these mentors had in common was that each of them possessed an imposing aura.
It was almost like the blazing sun in the sky, making it difficult to look directly at.
Moreover, the aura of each of them was no less than that of the Thearch Realm.
These people are not only mentors to the students of the academy, but if they were willing to go out and start their own businesses, they would be powerful figures in their own right.
However, they were all sitting here in the academy, together forming the massive high-level lineup of the Primordial Holy Heaven.
this.
This is also one of the reasons why the Primordial Holy Heaven is the most powerful force in the Primordial Domain.
Especially...
In the middle, there were two other powerful figures with incredibly strong auras and strength that had reached the Half-Step Saint Realm level. Just one glance at them would make people feel uneasy, their hearts would be irresistibly stirred, and their minds would be involuntarily drawn to them.
This is the allure of the strong.
They were none other than the two heads of the Primordial Beginning Institute and the Heaven-Reaching Institute!
Regardless of their private relationship, they are currently on good terms in public, occasionally exchanging a few words casually.
The holy masters of the Primordial Beginning Institute and the Heaven-Reaching Institute would occasionally exchange a few words, but most of the time their smiles were forced and insincere.
After all, there is competition even among the holy masters.
Students are the academy's valuable resource, and as fellow students within the inner academy, competition for them is inevitable.
Not only were the students eager to try, but even the senior teachers were looking forward to this competition, hoping it would wash away the shame of their defeat in the previous competition for some of them.
The competition officially began amidst this somewhat tense situation and a strained atmosphere.
As the lowest of the three academies, the Supreme Institute receives little attention. The students within the academy are divided into factions, and the division of power is vaguely discernible, but nothing particularly noteworthy.
As an ordinary force within the Supreme Institute, the Moon Eve Alliance attracted even less attention.
Apart from Jin Yunyi, who occasionally glared at them with resentment, it could be said that no one in the entire Inner Three Institutes paid any attention to this area.
Lin Xuan was thus able to chat casually with his newly recruited disciple in the back.
"It seems your Sword Dao and cultivation level have stabilized, making you a genuine Venerable Realm."
After receiving guidance from Lin Xuan, Duan Nianwei, who was already quite talented in Sword Dao, has now made rapid progress, with both her State of Mind and strength greatly improved.
Even her cultivation level was broken through.
Duan Nianwei has now reached the Venerable Realm.
The Venerable's cultivation level is clearly higher than Lin Xuan's.
Lin Xuan shook his head slightly, somewhat helplessly, and pondered to himself.
Once my injuries have fully healed, I should seize the time to improve my cultivation.
Although he was strong enough to fight against the Thearch Realm expert, his apparent cultivation level was still too low.
Otherwise, it would seem that his own cultivation level as the master is not as high as that of his disciple.
What kind of talk is that?
That's a bit too embarrassing.
Duan Nianwei smiled and said.
"Thanks to Master's teachings."
She rarely smiled, but the smile she showed now was entirely due to her genuine admiration for Lin Xuan and her heartfelt respect for her master.
Although she hadn't been a disciple for long, Duan Nianwei had already fully recognized Lin Xuan's level of expertise after these days of instruction.
No...
It shouldn't be called approval.
Rather, she couldn't fathom her master's true level, nor did she know how far her master had progressed in the art of Sword Dao.
The feeling she got from her master was as profound as the ocean.
The master and apprentice were talking in hushed tones when, ahead, the drawing of lots had already begun.
Duan Nianwei's first battle was hardly in doubt.
There were quite a few freshmen who chose to participate in the college competition this year, mostly just to experience the atmosphere. Duan Nianwei's first opponent was also a freshman.
He had ambition, but his strength was completely lacking, especially in front of her who had already become Venerable; he was defeated in a single move.
This battle was a foregone conclusion, and everyone already knew the outcome at a glance. Therefore, they were not surprised by the strength that Duan Nianwei displayed.
However, she was quickly drawn into the second match.
The second battle...
" Duan Nianwei?"
Duan Nianwei's opponent overheard the announcement, then looked at the girl in white, who was already holding a sword in one hand and standing opposite him with a half-smile. There was no respect for his opponent, only unbridled contempt.
"I know you, Duan Nianwei, the Sword Dao genius of the Supreme Institute Sword Fairy Duan Nianwei."
"Hehe..."
"Your Sword Dao is not bad. It's just a pity you've met me. If I'm not mistaken, you only recently broke through to the Venerable Realm."
He spoke with a question, but his tone was one of certainty.
As he spoke, he drew his weapon.
--This person's weapon was also a sword.
No wonder people say it's a pity Duan Nianwei met him.
Moreover, his cultivation level...
"He's actually at the peak of the Earth Venerable Realm?" Chang Ling'er Lin Xuan in surprise, her face showing some worry.
"What should we do, Junior Brother? Sword Fairy has only just broken through to the Venerable, how could she possibly be a match for such a powerful expert..."
Especially since he had reached the perfected Earth Venerable Realm.
He was just one step away from breaking through to the Heavenly Venerable.
The man was aware of the difference in their cultivation levels, and he looked at Duan Nianwei with pity.
"You, go down here. This is not a place for you. I don't want to use my cultivation level to suppress people."
His cultivation level was far superior to Duan Nianwei's.
Duan Nianwei stared calmly at the other person, showing no intention of moving an inch.
Her expression was calm, even colder than usual. The tip of her sword trembled slightly, and a powerful fighting spirit rose from her. Although she didn't speak, her meaning was clearly expressed.
retreat?
This word has never existed in her world.
"Oh..."
The man understood Duan Nianwei's meaning, sneered, drew his sword, and pointed it at Duan Nianwei.
"Since that's the case, then you can't blame me..."
He didn't get to say the last word.
Or rather, Duan Nianwei didn't give him a chance to spout nonsense at all.
Her sword has always been a sharp blade, unstoppable and swift as the wind.
The quality of a person's Sword Intent reflects their character.
After Duan Nianwei's breakthrough, her Sword Intent became even sharper!
Now, the one who bears the brunt of that sharp, unstoppable Sword Intent is the student on the arena.
He immediately Divine Sense that he could not withstand this One Sword, but he was unable to move his body or raise his hand to receive One Sword.
He seemed frozen in place, only able to stare blankly at the One Sword as it gradually approached before his eyes, radiating brilliance, his heart filled with extreme horror.
This... this kind of Sword Intent, how could it be!
Then his pupils contracted, and he was swept off the stage by the Sword Qi.
" Primordial Beginning Institute, Qi Hai, defeated!"
" Supreme Institute, Duan Nianwei wins!"
"... What?"
Duan Nianwei's terrifying Sword Intent not only won her this match, but also alarmed many people.
Many people looked at the arena with awe.
They had also heard of the renowned Sword Fairy of the Supreme Institute.
It is said that this woman is hailed as a peerless swordsmanship prodigy with the potential to become one of the Ten Saints.
However, that was just hearsay. Moreover, she had only been in the academy for a few years. Although she was always called a person of unparalleled talent, her age and cultivation level were what they were, and she had not truly caught the eye of most of the powerful individuals.
Now that they have seen Duan Nianwei in person, everyone realizes that their understanding of the word "talent" is still far from sufficient!
How could she have reached the Venerable Realm in just this short period of time without paying attention to her?
Moreover, this Sword Intent...
"This Sword Intent..." Yan Tinghe stared intently at Duan Nianwei on the arena, her eyes filled with shock.
Her expression was undisguised, Xiang Yuanzhou, who was standing next to her, noticed it and immediately burst out laughing.
He sneered, "Seriously, Yan Tinghe? Did your last defeat blow your brain? This woman's Sword Intent is alright, but that's about it. For us, it's nothing special. Is it really worth your shock?"
Yan Tinghe frowned impatiently, glanced at the other person with disgust, and didn't even bother to say a word.
Her shock was certainly not due to Duan Nianwei's performance.
Although the Sword Fairy's performance did surprise her somewhat, it was far from being this shocking.
The reason she reacted so strongly was that she saw a hint of the brilliance of "One Sword " in that One Sword.
but...
There's no need to tell anyone about these things.
The other students' astonishment stemmed simply from the fact that the person Duan Nianwei One Sword strike was considered an absolute genius within the Primordial Beginning Institute, and a veteran genius at that.
Unexpectedly, they lost so easily.
hiss...
Duan Nianwei lowered her head slightly, looking at Qi Hai, who had fallen to the ground, his eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment, clearly still reeling from the blow of defeat, and spoke coldly.
"Whether or not I should have come here is not up to you!"