Five Elements Sect's Sect Competition

"Come on, Old Ox. Let's go watch the excitement too."

"Moo."

Chen Xun led Big Black Ox in a mad dash, following behind the crowd. The Sect Competition was being held atop another peak, quite far from here.

As they neared the peak hosting the Sect Competition, there were more and more Five Elements Sect Disciples. Chen Xun, wearing a straw hat and leading Big Black Ox, no longer stood out at all.

There were not only spirited Senior Brothers, but also delicate Junior Sisters whose coquettish laughter never ceased, making quite a few disciples secretly swallow their saliva.

At the summit stood an enormous plaza surrounded by nine stone pillars. More than a dozen elders sat cross-legged atop the pillars, looking down upon A Group Of disciples with peerless bearing.

"Whoa!" Chen Xun led Big Black Ox around to look about. Countless disciples were seated everywhere, taking out golden tokens to register their names.

The plaza buzzed with noise and was filled with figures, yet it did not seem crowded in the least. Clouds and mist drifted through it, lending the place an ethereal immortal air.

"Moo~" Big Black Ox nudged Chen Xun. Why weren't they registering?

"We'll observe the situation this year first. No rush." Chen Xun smiled. He wanted to see what level the top five hundred in the rankings were at.

Big Black Ox nodded, stretching out its head to look around at the cultivators, its bovine nose sniffing at who knew what.

Three days later, divine light suddenly appeared from the major peaks of the Five Elements Sect. A resounding Bell Sound rang through every corner, and Low Growls from disciples rose throughout the mountain range.

Boom—

Boom—

Nine strikes in succession, their echoes unceasing as they spread throughout the Jade Bamboo Mountain Range. Several people even Shot Towards the Sky, flying on escape lights with no magical artifacts beneath their feet.

The annual Sect Competition had officially begun. It was also an opportunity for countless disciples to see the sect's great figures.

The mist around a massive peak dispersed, and all the disciples respectfully climbed the mountain, not daring to fly on swords at all. Looking Down the Mountain, there was a vast sea of black-clad figures, enough to make one's Scalp Tingling.

Chen Xun led Big Black Ox at the very back of the disciples, scarcely daring to breathe. He had seen someone walking through the air!

The vast spiritual power surging around that person made both him and Big Black Ox feel that a single glance from him could blast them to pieces.

Upon the massive peak, black Observation Platforms had been erected everywhere, overlooking more than a hundred battle platforms. A Foundation Establishment Elder stood beside every three battle platforms.

Their expressions were calm as they sat cross-legged, quietly awaiting the younger generation.

"Greetings, esteemed elders! Greetings, Sect Master!"

"Greetings, esteemed elders! Greetings, Sect Master!"

All the disciples lowered their heads in a Cupped Fist Salute. Their thunderous voices echoed all around, stirring the clouds and mist into surging waves with overwhelming momentum.

On the Observation Platform, thirteen great figures rose to their feet. Their expressions and attire varied as they looked toward the tens of thousands of disciples.

That unworldly presence of theirs meant that even if they stood amid a crowd, no one could possibly overlook them. They could be spotted at a glance.

"The younger generation inspires awe. The Five Elements Sect's Sect Competition officially begins!"

Sect Master You Yuanhua wore a faint smile. His robes stirred without wind, and his rich voice Spread Throughout the surroundings, making every disciple feel as though he were watching them.

Without any needless words, all the disciples flushed with excitement, gazing toward the various battle platforms as spiritual power churned within their bodies.

A sharp gleam flashed in the eyes of the Foundation Establishment Elders. A jade slip spread across the sky. "In the Sect Competition, life and death are determined by fate. If you are Unable to Resist after taking the stage, you may concede."

The Foundation Establishment Elders stood atop magical artifacts and rose into the air, though they did not dare fly higher than the Observation Platform.

Expressionless, they looked toward the disciples and sent spiritual power from their hands into the jade slip. "Begin!"

The moment the words fell, the talismans in the hands of countless registered disciples lit up with a faint glow. Their opponents were entirely random; the first battle depended completely on luck.

Beneath the Observation Platform, more than a hundred Inner Sect Disciples stood at the front. Dressed in white, their eyes Burst Forth with sharp light as they looked toward the various Combat Arenas.

The gazes of the thirteen great figures on the Observation Platform also swept across the arenas. These juniors were the sect's future, and they did not wish to see precious jade and pearls buried beneath dust.

As their attention fell upon them, the battles on the various arenas began to reach a fever pitch. Everyone wanted to prove themselves and exerted every ounce of strength they possessed.

On one arena, two disciples in blue robes faced each other. Cold sweat Emerged on one of them as his heart trembled. Why did I have to run into him?!

"Bai Shi... Eldest Senior Brother, please enlighten me." He was at the Qi Condensation Eighth Layer. His strength was limited, but he still had the power to fight. He could not let others look down on him.

"If you lose, Junior Brother, there is no need to be discouraged. There will be another chance next year."

Bai Shi wore an approachable smile, carrying a naturally gentle air about him. Coupled with that knife-carved face, he was simply flawless.

A wave of uproar and Cheers rose outside the arena. Countless Junior Sisters were utterly captivated, crying out for Senior Brother Bai!

Quite a few Little Junior Brothers also gathered around that arena, cheering for Eldest Senior Brother and putting tremendous pressure on the other pair fighting.

"Oh, damn."

A discordant voice rang out. Chen Xun led Big Black Ox beneath the shade of a tree and clicked his tongue as he looked at those Junior Sisters.

"Good-looking and strong—someone like that is popular in any world."

"Moo moo!"

Big Black Ox Shook Head and nudged Chen Xun. It thought Chen Xun looked the best; it was just that Chen Xun never bothered to tidy himself up.

Chen Xun Leaned Against the shade of the tree, fanning himself with a straw hat and occasionally picking his nose, watching with great relish.

On the arena, Bai Shi's gaze suddenly turned sharp. A Wind Control Art augmented his feet as he stomped down hard, sending a tremor through the platform.

Spiritual power rippled outward with violent force, and a stifling aura rushed directly toward his opponent. A slender sword slowly appeared in his hand.

His opponent was no slower. He activated a talisman, and several streaks of white light Flashed across the arena before suddenly appearing beneath Bai Shi's feet.

"Earth Spike Talisman. Junior Brother, you really spared no expense."

Bai Shi smiled faintly. His body twisted in an uncanny fashion, perfectly evading the several earth spikes, his gaze calm and unhurried.

"What?!" The battling disciple's eyes were filled with disbelief. He had not even touched Bai Shi's robes.

Clang.

Bai Shi slashed out with a sword, sword qi accompanied by spiritual power. The disciple drew a deep breath, gritted his teeth, and forcibly took the strike head-on, staggering several steps back from the impact.

A sweet taste rose in his throat, but he forcibly swallowed the blood back down. Steadying himself, bloodshot veins appeared in his eyes as he threw out another talisman.

"Giant Strength Talisman!" The disciple's eyes were full of unwillingness. Since he could not match him in spiritual power, then they would compete in body techniques.

His muscles swelled explosively, and a baleful aura Permeated his body. With a roar, he raised his sword and charged forward.

A Trace of seriousness appeared in Bai Shi's eyes. He slapped his Storage Bag, and another flying sword flew out, Stirring Up a sharp Howling Sound.

Yet it came to an abrupt halt half a zhang before the disciple. A golden Light Curtain blocked the flying sword outside, and he chuckled softly. "Diamond Talisman!"

Beneath the tree's shade, Chen Xun and Big Black Ox stared wide-eyed. Other people fought with spiritual power, but this guy was fighting with spirit stones.

"A rich disciple." Chen Xun blinked and looked at Big Black Ox. "When will we have this many spirit stones too?"

He was throwing talismans out one after another, actually managing to irritate Eldest Senior Brother terribly.

"Moo~" Big Black Ox gave a perfunctory call, its eyes round as saucers. These people's methods of fighting were bizarre and varied beyond count; it could hardly take it all in.

"Oh, movement techniques!" Chen Xun perked up. He actually wanted to learn a movement technique too, so he could make use of his speed to the fullest.

On the arena, Bai Shi did not clash head-on with the man either, continuously evading with movement techniques. Once the Giant Strength Talisman's effect wore off, the disciple immediately went limp.

Bai Shi won this battle without any surprise, but this was not his true strength. His opponents were those Inner Sect Disciples.