Testing for a Spot

Zhang Xuezhou never imagined that participating in the Centennial Pact would require testing, or even involve competition.

"Cai Ma is unreliable!"

As soon as he thought of the information provided by Cai Ma, which mentioned that the holy sons and daughters of the Kunlun Sacred Land had direct eligibility to participate in the competition, he immediately launched into a tirade against Cai Ma.

"Master's wife, who is my opponent in this test?"

How did he conduct the test?

"Should I rush up and beat him up to conduct an output test?"

"Will he come after me and beat me up?"

"Does he have any Law Treasure Law Treasure? What are their effects?"

"Will it kill someone?"

The brewing process had to be stopped halfway through, so Zhang Xuezhou had no choice but to let the Golden Toad Dharma King take over the brewing of the remaining Nine Treasures Wine.

He followed behind the Emperor and Empress, walking alongside them while constantly inquiring about the people who had tested him.

However, the emperor and empress mostly just responded with an "uh-huh" without giving a clear answer, which made the incessantly talkative Zhang Xuezhou very annoyed.

"Don't think I'm deliberately hiding anything. You should know that you were just as clueless about your opponents during the hundred-year agreement," the Empress said. "This is to help you adapt to the rules."

"Oh!"

"Don't worry, you don't know him, and he doesn't know you," the Empress said. "What I can tell you now is that he possesses the cultivation of the Divine Ability Realm. If he can defeat you, he will also be qualified to represent the Sacred Land in the battle!"

So, he was just a backup option?

Zhang Xuezhou asked curiously, which made the Emperor and Empress blink.

Clearly, for the emperor and empress who favored Jiang Qi, Zhang Xuezhou was the backup option.

If she hadn't failed to persuade Zhang Xuezhou, she would have already secured Jiang Qi's spot in the competition.

"This century-long agreement is really something. Couldn't they have given us a couple more spots?" Zhang Xuezhou complained. "Even with so few people in our Sacred Land, we have to compete. What about the other great Sacred Land? They'll have to fight back and forth to secure the spots!"

"Yes!"

"That's such a pity!"

Zhang Xuezhou replied sullenly.

If the spots for the major Sacred Land are determined through competition, he felt that the chances of getting a bargain through the Centennial Agreement were slim.

Even just one win would be enough!

Zhang Xuezhou pondered for a few seconds, then put his mind at ease.

Just as Ren Yisheng plotted to drive the sequence war against the Aomeijia Alliance, if he could win even one battle, Ren Yisheng would obtain the X864 potion.

The same applies to Zhang Xuezhou; every time he wins a match, he reaps a reward.

He would definitely enjoy doing something that requires no effort but yields a reward.

Zhang Xuezhou disregarded the minor risks associated with participating in the competition.

"Master's wife, where is this place where we're being tested?"

"He is in your Wondrous Dharma Palace. He is of lowly status and will come to see you from now on. If you are in the palace, there is no need for you to travel at this time!"

"You're of lowly status!"

Zhang Xuezhou muttered to himself, feeling that this might be another monster that had emerged from Sacred Land place.

For example, Sha Li's identity is similar, except that Sha Li is more suited to naval warfare and his skills in land warfare are average. He is greatly affected by the terrain, which also makes Sha Li unable to take center stage.

Upon hearing the Emperor and Empress say that the other party was of low status, Zhang Xuezhou felt that he had grasped the general idea.

As long as he didn't encounter a monster like the Roc Demon King, Zhang Xuezhou felt he had nothing to fear.

"He shouldn't be a water demon, but someone skilled in flight? Or perhaps a fierce land fighter...? Master's wife, hey, Master's wife, just say something!"

"Arrive!"

After passing through the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches Transfer Plate, Zhang Xuezhou's body swayed and he appeared in front of the Wondrous Dharma Palace.

He looked up and saw a small figure standing at the entrance of the Wondrous Dharma Palace, across the hundred-foot-deep lake.

"If it can't swim, then it can fly!"

Wondrous Dharma Palace is located in the center of the lake, and the relatively wide body of water has kept many people away from it.

To reach the Wondrous Dharma Palace, one must either be skilled at riding the waves or simply fly across; there are few other methods.

Zhang Xuezhou couldn't help but feel a little more uneasy.

Go!

The Emperor and Empress pointed.

Zhang Xuezhou should have been stationed at the Wondrous Dharma Palace, was now standing at the exit of the secret realm, while Jiang Qi, who had come to challenge them, was standing at the Wondrous Dharma Palace.

This makes Zhang Xuezhou look more like a challenger.

The emperor and empress swayed, then rose into the air and landed on the distant lake shore.

Let's begin!

The Emperor's somewhat weary voice came, and Zhang Xuezhou saw the figures at the entrance of the Wondrous Dharma Palace quickly looking around, wary of possible sneak attacks.

This made Zhang Xuezhou raise his head, find a seat, and sit down, letting his test opponent look around warily.

"Holy Son, use a little more force when you're hitting someone!"

Once he had settled into his position, he couldn't help but shout at his opponent in the Wondrous Dharma Palace, which made the test opponent even more suspicious, causing him to constantly dodge and leap around the Wondrous Dharma Palace.

"This... this..."

On the shore of the lake, the Emperor was fishing with a fishing rod in hand.

The Empress flew back to the Emperor's side. She was about to observe what Zhang Xuezhou Zhang Xuezhou was capable of when she unexpectedly found a place to sit down and even started pulling weeds and tying ropes, seemingly wanting to fish in the lake.

This almost made her point at Zhang Xuezhou, and she was about to give him a severe Zhang Xuezhou down in front of the Emperor.

"The battle has begun!"

The Emperor turned to look at the Empress, indicating that she had no choice but to intervene, not even by pointing.

"Can..."

"This isn't a fight between brutes; he's already launched the first attack!"

The Emperor murmured something.

In the eyes of the Emperor and Empress, Jiang Qi was clearly superior.

Of course, the Emperor didn't think highly of Zhang Xuezhou either.

On the one hand, Zhang Xuezhou lacked the innate advantage of Jiang Qi's demonic body; on the other hand, Zhang Xuezhou had a physical ailment, making it extremely difficult for him to make any progress. His later development was not as good as Jiang Qi's. Most importantly, Jiang Qi had read extensively from the scriptures in the library and found a path of cultivation suitable for himself, while Zhang Xuezhou had only learned nine techniques of avoidance, and even the Emperor could not know his opponent's actual combat level.

Comparing the two, even the Emperor was unsure of his chances.

But seeing Zhang Xuezhou disguised as a spectator and sneaking in to join the fun gave him a bit more confidence.

While absolute strength is important, top fighters must also pay attention to creating a fighting environment that gives them an advantage.

The Emperor, hiding in Western Kunlun, has a geographical advantage. Even the Three Pure Ones dare not come to his door rashly. But as soon as the Emperor steps into the Immortal Court, these three old men will surely take action together and beat him until he can no longer take care of himself.

Given the importance of the battle environment, Zhang Xuezhou's unorthodox methods were pleasing to the Emperor's eye.

"Your Majesty is right!"

The Emperor had already yielded a step to the Empress, mentioning that the Holy Son's spot would go to Zhang Xuezhou, but the answer to who would represent the Kunlun Sacred Land in the battle would be decided in a fight, and the Empress did not dwell on it too much.

Ultimately, their disagreement wasn't due to marital discord; they were simply seeking a glimmer of hope for a way out.

The Kunlun Sacred Land is nestled in the vast snow-capped mountains. It is difficult to find someone who meets the requirements for cultivation in such a place, and it is even more difficult to find a few satisfactory students.

Cai Ma mistakenly Kunlun at the beginning and had a relatively special talent for cultivation. He was also regarded by the Emperor and Empress as a candidate to break the deadlock and was cultivated. Zhang Xuezhou was brought to Kunlun to search for treasure and met the Emperor by chance. Jiang Qi also gained Cai Ma's recognition and was brought back halfway to live on the outskirts of Kunlun. He also worked hard to gain the favor of the Emperor and Empress.

This ultimately resulted in a situation where all three players were currently in the same game.

In the century-long pact, only the Holy Son and Holy Daughter will participate in the grand event; three people are not required.