Displaying the Qin Clan's Might, Two of Four Eliminated!

(A long chapter of three thousand words)

The opening match was just a prelude.

However, it also reflects the level of the new generation of disciples from various factions, hence all factions sent their disciples to participate...

Even if it's for no other reason than to show my face and gain some experience, it's still an excellent opportunity!

However, the venue for this grand competition remains unknown; it seems there isn't a single venue within the entire Baxuan Immortal City to host it...

Just as everyone was wondering what Qin Clan was trying to do.

The legendary Ancestor Qin quietly stepped into the heavens, his voice vast and boundless, as if knocking on the door of the heart...

Upon seeing this, all the immortals bowed to him!

Regardless of the Qin Clan's actions, the dignity of Dao Foundation cultivator must still be respected; the title of Dao Foundation Establishment is perhaps the lifelong pursuit of all the cultivators present...

"Now that all the immortals have gathered here, we should offer a small gift!"

"I humbly request all immortals to bring their descendants and accompany me to witness this opening ceremony!"

The sound was like a thunderclap!

Hearing this, the cultivators from all sides, though curious, also gathered their juniors and followed Qin Lu's figure, wondering what gift this newly promoted powerhouse could possibly offer them!

If it were a rare and precious object, it would be excellent, but it would be far too ordinary...

This journey was only a few dozen miles.

When everyone gathered before a towering peak, over three hundred feet high, majestic and imposing, it resembled a pillar supporting the sky...

Just as everyone was wondering, Qin Lu, who stood at the pinnacle of all cultivators, flew forward!

Behind him, King Wood Dao manifested, and the cyan emperor's phantom slowly condensed in the sky. Dao Grace's power was revealed at this moment...

It resembles a giant, standing amidst the mountains!

All the cultivators who witnessed this were filled with awe and their reverence for the power of his Dao Foundation grew even stronger!

Being able to observe the Dao Grace so closely, even those who are not practitioners of this Dao, can gain something from it and use it to reflect on their own learning...

This is preaching to all!

At that moment, Qin Lu slightly opened his mouth and exhaled a breath of azure spiritual energy. A small sword then flew out from his abdomen and quickly materialized!

The longsword in hand felt like warm jade.

The Tai'e Sword, which had already become its natal magic Law Treasure, emitted a blue and white color, with the Dao Grace essence protecting and merging together, ultimately converging on the sword's body!

Gentlemen!

"Listen to the sword's cry!"

With a light tap of his fingertip, Qin Lu saw the Tai'e Sword shoot into the dome!

While the immortals were still wondering, a colossal sword spanning the sky suddenly cleaved through the clouds, its blade as vast as a mountain peak, tearing through the heavens...

When the massive sword fell into the hands of the azure emperor's phantom...

The two combined to create an even more powerful force, several times stronger than before, which swept across the entire region, stirring up gusts of wind in the mountains!

Such a scene is truly breathtaking!

Then, King Wood Dao manifested, resembling a road leading to heaven!

Even a powerful cultivator at the Qi Condensation Ninth Layer would be like an ant, looking up at this supreme monarch, his Dao Grace and Dao Rhyme...

Although there is only a one-word difference, it is the difference between the real and the virtual!

Only those who have grasped the Dao Rhyme can truly understand at this moment what it means to be a mayfly trying to shake the blue sky, or a firefly trying to see the bright moon!

The colossal statue raised its sword and slashed!

In that instant, the peak vanished like tofu, its earth and rocks crumbling into dust, leaving nothing but ashes in its wake...

The jagged rocks, as if carved by a knife, have been transformed into a smooth, mirror-like surface!

With just this one sword strike, he was able to flatten a towering mountain; it even seemed as if Ancestor Qin hadn't used his full strength...

This display of power contains a great deal of information.

It seems like it's for the opening of a major competition, but in reality, it's to flex their muscles!

Promoting the competition was secondary; the real purpose was to demonstrate that Qin Lu was no pushover, and more importantly, to Great Qin's influence...

Establish sufficient authority!

The actions of Dao Foundation Establishment cultivator are by no means without reason; perhaps in some unseen corner, Dao Foundation Establishment expert is lurking and watching...

For example--

The newly Dao Foundation cultivator of the Nangong Clan, the Nangong Clan's ancestor: Nangong Qinghong!

Among the immortals, Nangong Ba's chaotic pupils darted about, one of them flashing as if communicating with the Nangong Ancestor thousands of miles away...

Qin Lu glanced at them, and in that glance, it was as if the Chaotic Pupils had facilitated the first interaction between the two newly Dao Foundation cultivator!

Neither of them said much, seemingly reaching some kind of balance.

A thousand years pass in the blink of an eye, yet only a day or two remains.

"Having witnessed this ceremony, let us proceed with the Way as our form of etiquette."

Please feel free to do as you please!

Qin Lu spoke, enlightening everyone, and then drifted away...

Its enormous cyan imperial phantom also slowly dissipated into Void like smoke and clouds, as if it were Zhuangzi's dream, a thousand years in an instant!

"Thank you for your guidance, Ancestor!"

A cultivator bowed respectfully to him from afar, followed by a hundred immortals and a thousand people bowing in gratitude to enter the Daoist temple. Thus began this scene...

The trip was worthwhile!

Qin Lu's departing figure will be passed on by countless people, and may even be remembered for a lifetime—such a man of unparalleled brilliance...

How could one not cherish it, how could one not admire it?!

This is what a cultivator is!

A cultivator who has truly embarked on the path to immortality!

Subsequently--

Qin Hui, Qin Wu, and Qin Zhuang flew out together!

The first to be affected was Qin Hui. He raised one hand to the sky, and instantly a set of Law Artifact resembling a city flew out of his hand...

It swelled in the wind and quickly transformed into several palaces and temples!

You can even see the city walls, arrow towers, city gates, and a magnificent arena in the center of the city, all brought to life in an instant!

"This is... Second-Tier spirit structure?"

"No... that's not right! This spirit building has also been enhanced by the art of weapon crafting, dividing the entire city into numerous Second-Tier Upper Grade Law Artifact..."

"If a complete set of city-building Law Artifact is activated, their combined power can unleash force nearly equivalent to Third-Tier Law Treasure!"

"This idea is truly ingenious!"

A knowledgeable cultivator immediately recognized the ingenuity behind it and couldn't help but sigh, thinking that within the Qin Family...

There must be a person with outstanding ideas!

Another cultivator added, "The foundation is built using the Spirit Construction Method, and the Artifact Refining Method is used to transform it into an object for easy storage. Ultimately, this combination..."

"It even faintly resembles Puppet Technique; it can stand alone, but when combined, it becomes one!"

"If a spirit building is to achieve a similar effect, it seems that only the legendary Fourth-Tier spirit building, the Outer Grotto-Heaven, can compare."

Furthermore, cultivators from Dao Foundation forces revealed an even deeper level of existence.

Then--

Qin Wu followed closely behind, and with a flick of his finger, he conjured several array plates, scattering hundreds of array flags in all directions, beginning to set up the magic array...

In a short while, layers upon layers of light screens appeared, forming a complex magic array!

The magic array then dissipated and disappeared, its presence felt around the city's four corners. The combination of the magic array and the city further perfected its overall structure...

When the formation demonstrates its power.

A surge of mist rolled in, instantly enveloping the surroundings and leaving only a few passages, thus forming a gateway to the city...

at last--

As Qin Zhuang withdrew from the pass, he summoned a round magical Law Artifact, which instantly drew in the mountain mist, causing it to gather and fall as rain upon the mortal realm...

The raindrops silently soaked the earth, and the calls of deer echoed from the mountains!

The earth's veins are stable, and the mountains and city are connected, forming a unified whole. Furthermore, it connects to waterways from all directions, creating several mountain streams and rivers...

The trees and flowers grew wildly, like bamboo shoots after a spring rain!

The convergence of the earth's veins and the combined energy of wood, soil, and water creates a blessed land, attracting Spiritual Qi to gather here...

Thus, it was transformed into a region of abundant spiritual energy!

"That's truly a brilliant tactic!"

Some cultivators couldn't help but sigh, such methods were truly beyond the reach of ordinary Qi Condensation forces, even though the Qin Clan clan had only been established for a short time...

But it truly does possess a touch of otherworldly refinement!

At this time--

Qin Hui and the other two, together facing the immortals, bowed to the invitation and said:

Fellow Daoists!

"This is the venue for this grand competition of Hundred Lineages Grand Competition, another of our clan's most treasured possessions, named: Boundless City!"

"Please excuse my poor appearance, and welcome you all into the city!"

"The first round of the Hundred Lineages Grand Competition, the opening round of the mini-competitions, is about to begin!"

Upon hearing this—

The immortals returned the greeting and led their juniors into the Boundless City, where they found it to be no different from ordinary cities...

If there's anything different, it's that the entire city has been forged!

Every brick and tile was made of First-Tier spiritual materials, but considering the resources of the entire Northern Province, this was nothing special...

After all, they are only First-Tier spiritual creatures, and most of them can be repeatedly grown and cultivated.

For example, the [Ironwood Forest] managed by the Qin Clan will only grow more and more as long as it is not frequently over-exploited...

Even century-old Ironwood that has reached the Second-Tier spiritual object level is hidden deep in the forest!

Similarly, there are bamboo-based Spirit Plant.

This type of spiritual item is used in spiritual constructions; it's plentiful and provides ample food...

It is versatile and easy to grow. It can grow anywhere there is Spiritual Qi, making it the most versatile spiritual object in the cultivation world.

Therefore, this Boundless City, although it consumed countless materials!

But for the entire Northern Province, it was nothing more than a period of plunder; in two or three years, it would return to its previous state, so it was hardly a serious matter...

After the opening ceremony, the competition officially began.

A total of 384 people participated in this competition!

In the first round, teams of three will compete in a free-for-all. After two are eliminated, they can advance to the second round, which is the so-called top 128...

Then it's a one-on-one elimination system to select the top 100!

Until the final sixteen, quarterfinals, semifinals, and the crowning of the champion, the rules are simple and easy to understand; group assignments are entirely based on luck...

Qin Mingzheng, Qin Mingyue, Qin Mingxi, and Qin Mingyi all participated in the competition, but unfortunately, they fell into an internal conflict in the very first round!

The third brother, Qin Mingxi, faced off against the sixth brother Qin Mingyi.

The fourth brother, Qin Mingyue, faced off against his own younger brother, Qin Mingzheng. The two exchanged bitter smiles, but ultimately had no choice but to draw their swords against each other...

After this first round --

Of the four members of the Qin Clan, two are already gone!

Qin Mingxi usually doesn't compete or fight, and has always cultivated quietly. But when he really gets going, he moves like lightning, and his speed is as fast as the wind!

His cultivation level had reached the True Martial Sixth Layer Perfection without anyone knowing when!

As expected, things went as planned.

Qin Mingxi ultimately won the melee. Qin Mingyi, while not bad, was still lacking and eventually abandoned his sword in defeat.

The other side, however, is even more interesting.

The brothers Qin Mingyue and Qin Mingzheng eliminated anyone who stood in their way right from the start, and then the two brothers engaged in a fierce battle...

Compared to the chaotic battles in other groups.

These two are interesting. The fourth brother, Qin Mingyue, is clad in heavy armor and magical Law Artifact, and his attacks are wide-ranging and powerful, comparable to those of the High True Martial Realm!

In contrast, Qin Mingzheng has a completely different style...

While dodging attacks, he also casually threw out a Six-Sided Lock!

As the Six-Sided Lock folded and extended, a crimson puppet snake launched a fierce attack on Qin Mingyue, its crimson fangs soaked in venom...

Qin Mingyue was only scratched, but he was instantly poisoned and collapsed to the ground!