The field was deathly silent.
Everyone stared blankly at the spot where Xu Xu had disappeared.
He was teleported away, but his arm, which had been almost severed at the collarbone, remained on the ground, bleeding profusely, the bloody cut exposed to everyone's eyes.
Only Qu Youmeng glanced dismissively at the consequences she had caused, her smile deepening.
But the smile was only superficial; it didn't reach the depths of their eyes.
She said slowly and deliberately, "See... I wasn't wrong, was I?"
"In the end, I am still stronger."
"According to your saying that the strong are respected and the weak are not qualified to make rules, then... from this moment on, I'm in charge here."
"Either you're eliminated by my mobile device, or you leave your life-saving money—the choice is yours."
Meanwhile, in the plaza outside the Heavenly Abyss Secret Realm.
Most of the students chose to participate in the first round, and very few stayed outside. Only a few promising talents, whose strength was too weak and who had not even reached the Venerable, came along simply to broaden their horizons. They looked at the faintly rotating spiritual light of the Heavenly Abyss Secret Realm gate with a hint of envy.
Besides these, all that remained outside were the members of the Holy Heaven Association and the Holy Masters who led the Ten Great Saint Heavens this time.
Most Holy Heaven are attended by multiple holy masters.
Therefore, even with far fewer students, the venue did not feel Leng Qing.
Especially considering that the various Holy Heaven have been around for so many years, with almost all the faces being familiar and few newcomers, we can at least exchange a few words with each other.
Among them was Qiu Baichi, one of the holy masters leading the Southern Li Holy Heaven team this time.
The Southern Li Holy Heaven has always been in the middle ranks, and its image is much better in the eyes of others than that of the Primordial Holy Heaven, which has been ranked tenth for thousands of years.
Qiu Baichi, in particular, was a warm-hearted person who made many friends.
That's why he was smiling as he spoke to those around him, his expression one of pure joy.
All Ten Saints of Southern Li Holy Heaven performed exceptionally well this time, especially Xu Jie of Southern Li Holy Heaven, whose points on the stone tablet kept rising rapidly, earning him a lot of face.
However, he wasn't talking about Xu Jie at that moment.
He was Xu Jie's younger brother and his Direct Disciple disciple, Xu Xu.
The Holy Heaven Institute only accepts students.
Although students and their masters address each other as "Master," their relationship is not typically one of master and disciple.
Once the students leave the Holy Heaven, they are no longer required to support their master, nor are they required to prioritize their master.
Xu Xu is a student of Southern Li Holy Heaven, but at the same time, he is also a disciple of Qiu Baichi.
Half a day has passed since the first round of competition began.
Qiu Baichi stroked his long beard with a smile, his face filled with undisguised pride.
"There's no need for such praise. Xu Xu still has room for improvement. This time, it was just a trial run for him. Whether he gets a ranking or not, I won't blame him."
The holy master who was speaking to him immediately understood upon hearing this.
He said it didn't matter whether he got a ranking or not, but judging from Qiu Baichi's expression, he really thought highly of Xu Xu.
After all, that was his Direct Disciple disciple.
Therefore, the holy master beside him immediately smiled and offered his compliments.
" Elder Qiu is too modest. A great teacher produces outstanding students. I'm sure your student will achieve a good ranking in the first round. In such a short time, he's already entered the top 100. That's truly amazing!"
After that, he launched into another round of boasting.
Qiu Baichi's smile widened as he listened attentively. After he had heard enough, he waved his hand and said with a smile, "It's also because Xu Xu is such a prodigy. His physique is the Myriad Poisons Physique, a rare find in a thousand years. He had already mastered it before the Ten Institutes Grand Competition. My only requirement for him this time is to secure a place in the top 100 in the final round."
Top 100, sounds easy.
It's actually quite difficult.
Even if you add up all Ten Saints of the Holy Heaven, there are still a hundred of them!
The number of participants in the first round was astonishing, a whopping 672!
Xu Xu is not Ten Saints, nor is his cultivation among the top tier, yet he insists on securing a place in the top 100. Especially considering Qiu Baichi's arrogant tone, it's clear that getting into the top 100 is not something that can be easily accomplished by placing in the 80th or 90th position.
The others listened, clicking their tongues in astonishment.
" Elder Qiu, what a spirit you have!"
" The Myriad Poisons Physique? If it is indeed the Myriad Poisons Physique, then this Heavenly Abyss Secret Realm truly is fortuitous opportunity for Junior Student Xu."
"Hiss... A fully developed Myriad Poisons Physique, how many resources must have been poured into that!"
The others were either shocked or amazed, but Qiu Baichi's smile grew even wider.
He opened his mouth, about to say something, when the gate to the Heavenly Abyss Secret Realm suddenly flickered.
The dazzling spiritual light once again permeated the aura of the secret realm, causing many holy masters to become somewhat nervous.
It's only been half a day, and someone's already out?
So fast...
I don't know whose it is.
Please, please don't let it be your own Holy Heaven, that would be incredibly embarrassing!
Some of the Holy Masters also glanced at the location of the Primordial Holy Heaven, openly or secretly, without saying anything, but their meaning was self-evident.
Who else could be the first person eliminated besides someone from the Primordial Holy Heaven?
The Primordial Holy Heaven is about to make a fool of itself again...
Qiu Baichi also glanced disdainfully at the location of the Primordial Holy Heaven.
He and Bai Wuya had a falling out in their early years. They weren't mortal enemies, but he still disliked Bai Wuya.
Back when Bai Wuya dominated the Saint Heaven Realm, he was just an unknown nobody, and his strength was far inferior to Bai Wuyai's. In fact, he challenged Bai Wuya many times, but Bai Wuya couldn't even remember his name the next time they met!
This is an utter disgrace!
Qiu Baichi immediately harbored a grudge against Bai Wuya.
Later, Bai Wuya became the dean of the Primordial Holy Heaven, while he could only serve as a Holy Master in the Southern Li Holy Heaven, which he couldn't help but resent.
At that time, the Primordial Holy Heaven was still very powerful and by no means the worst.
But resentment could not shake Bai Wuya's position.
Besides, the two of them really didn't have any deep-seated hatred for each other.
Moreover... Bai Wuya had absolutely no recollection of Qiu Baichi.
He has met too many people in his life.
There are too many people challenging him.
If I had to remember everything, wouldn't that be exhausting?
He was just a pitiful old man waiting to fall, only to be forcibly pulled back...
Bai Wuya did not attend this time's Ten Institutes Grand Competition. Of course, even if he had, Qiu Baichi would not have dared to act presumptuously in front of a Saint Realm expert, but there would still have been some subtle and overt comparisons between them.
Qiu Baichi sneered inwardly.
The best people to be eliminated are the Ten Saints of the Primordial Holy Heaven, who will forever condemn the Primordial Holy Heaven as a waste!
That would be wonderful!
The holy masters of the Primordial Holy Heaven were all extremely nervous, their palms sweating profusely.
Especially Chi Yizhou —he had been stationed in Demon-Suppressing City for some time, guarding the Demon Battlefield with Huang Li'er. He happened to be on duty before the Ten Institutes Grand Competition, which allowed him to come out and become one of the leading holy masters this time.
At that moment, the sweat on his palms had almost soaked the Huang Li'er's feathers, causing the little bird to peck at the back of his hand in dissatisfaction. However, he paid no attention to this and held the bird in his hands, praying incessantly.
Please, please don't let them be students of the Primordial Holy Heaven!
Could it be one of our own?
No, no, that's not it!
A burst of spiritual light suddenly erupted at the entrance to the Heavenly Abyss Secret Realm, and a figure appeared on the ground, the smell of blood instantly spreading.
Many people turned to look.
Chi Yizhou secretly opened one eye.
And there was Qiu Baichi, sneering.
then...
" Xu Xu!?"