An Abandoned Piece and a New One

After witnessing the devastation of Chi Yan, Sang Ying, who was already regarded as a monstrous threat by the crowd, had her image in the minds of the cultivators further tarnished.

If before there were people who wanted to go on stage and challenge her, now absolutely no one dares to provoke her.

So in the latter half of the final, Sang Ying could only stand helplessly on the mostly destroyed No. 4 fighting platform, watching the other nine champions exchange blows while she was left sitting on the sidelines.

It seemed that all the exciting moments had already been played out in the first half of the competition, and the remaining matches became so smooth and boring.

Fortunately, it didn't take long, and the top ten Golden Core Realm cultivators in the individual competition were determined.

Sang Ying was undoubtedly one of the top ten, Jingshui disciple of Buddha Sound Temple, showed everyone what it meant to be a "wrathful Vajra" as he stood to the end on the fighting stage. The chef from Taotie Gate was no less impressive; daring to be the first to step onto the stage, he must have some skill.

The three members of the Azure Feather Sect and one member of the Mara Gate all made it to the end without any problems. Two disciples from minor sects even managed to get into the top ten because of the elimination of Bai Kejin and Chi Yan.

In addition, Dong Fuzhu lived up to expectations and defended her position. Even though she looked a bit miserable in the end, she didn't seem to care and had a smile on her face when she came down from the fighting platform.

Urged on by the crowd, the Sect Master Jimo quickly stepped forward and announced the top ten rankings for the Golden Core Realm and Foundation Establishment Realm.

Sang Ying was undoubtedly the number one Golden Core Realm, while Dong Fuzhu ranked third due to her outstanding performance in the previous battle against the Mara Gate disciples. Jingshui ranked second, after all, he was the champion who had defeated ten people in a row.

If Sang Ying's performance hadn't been so surprisingly good, he should have been in first place by all accounts.

Compared to the excitement surrounding the Golden Core Realm, the Foundation Establishment Realm didn't attract much attention.

The top spot in the Foundation Establishment Realm still went to the disciple of the Mara Gate. Even though Ten Thousand Daos Born's disciple tried very hard to catch up, he could only manage to take second place.

Fortunately, four of the top ten Foundation Establishment Realm Ten Thousand Daos Born. This numerical advantage allowed Ten Thousand Daos Born's disciples to breathe a sigh of relief.

"In this individual competition, everyone has presented us with some truly spectacular matches. I witnessed an indomitable spirit, the courage to overcome adversity, and a calm and composed demeanor... These are qualities that you should all maintain, and they will play a significant role in your future lives."

"I hope you will all remember today's competition and the lessons you have learned. The future of this Immortal Spirit Realm and the path of cultivation depends on your brilliance!"

After offering words of encouragement, the Sect Master Jimo bestowed upon these twenty cultivators a unique palace feather, reserved for the top ten in the individual competition. This was not only a symbol of honor but also a rare resource.

Those who possess the Palace Feather can freely enter and exit the trial ground jointly built by the three major sects within five years. It is equipped with many complex formations that can help cultivators temper their will and improve their cultivation.

Normally, cultivators can also enter the trial grounds for training, but they need to rely on contribution points to exchange for a spot within their own sect.

Sang Ying had been there a few times and found it very beneficial. Because of this, her contribution points were depleted particularly quickly, forcing her to frantically accept missions and rarely appearing within the sect throughout the year.

Now that she has Gong Yu, she can finally take a break and doesn't have to be as busy as before.

But the top ten rewards don't just include Gong Yu; there are also the points mentioned earlier.

In addition, for some personal reasons, Sect Master Jimo also promised some other rewards: "Ahem, to reward the top ten cultivators for their hard work, I will use my own contribution points to exchange for an opportunity for each of you to enter the Azure Feather Sect's spiritual spring for cultivation."

His tone was so calm and even, but to everyone who heard it, it was like a thunderbolt striking their hearts!

Several elders of the Azure Feather Sect widened their eyes in disbelief, almost unable to believe what they had just heard.

Meanwhile, the top ten people who were bowing their heads in obedience were all overjoyed, unsure how to greet this windfall.

As for those who failed to make it into the top ten, they are now filled with both envy and regret.

Su Fuyun nearly bit her lower lip until it bled; the jealousy in her eyes, if it could be turned into a blade, could pierce through Sang Ying.

Regardless of others' envy, the top ten immediately expressed their gratitude in unison after the Sect Master Jimo spoke, their voices filled with barely suppressed excitement.

The elders sitting beside the Sect Master Jimo tried to persuade him several times.

But after thinking it over, they couldn't come up with a good reason. After all, the sect leader was using his own contribution points, so they couldn't really say much.

At this moment, they missed Elder Luo terribly. If he were here, they wouldn't be so conflicted. He would have immediately objected when the sect leader spoke.

Among those who mourned Elder Luo was Hua Yaoyu of the Seven Emotions Pavilion.

"Senior Sister, didn't that Luo fellow say that spiritual springs are in short supply right now, and even his own disciples don't have enough, so he can't let us outsiders in?" The female cultivator surnamed Lu looked at the group of disciples' smug expressions and almost ground her teeth to powder.

As soon as they arrived at the Azure Feather Sect, they secretly made contact with Elder Luo.

The scoundrel was all smiles, but his expression changed instantly when he heard that the two of them were eyeing the spiritual spring.

He didn't care about whether they were beautiful or not, and rejected both of them outright.

As a result, the sect leader of the Azure Feather Sect actually gave away twenty spots in one go. Poor Seven Emotions Pavilion, in order to curry favor with Mara Gate, didn't have a single person dare to compete for a spot in the top ten.

Now look what's happened! All the benefits have been taken by other sects. Even the cooks from the Taotie Gate can go to the spiritual spring to cultivate!

The female cultivator surnamed Lu grew angrier the more she thought about it. Just as she was about to say a few more words, she looked up and met Hua Yaoyu's cold eyes.

She quickly shut her mouth, not daring to say another word.

"Ha, what a fine Azure Feather Sect, what a fine Elder Luo!" This time, I, Hua Yaoyu, have learned a lesson!

The beautiful female cultivator suppressed her anger and calmed her complicated emotions.

Or perhaps the Seven Emotions Pavilion should consider trying a different path. The Mara Gate is ultimately unreliable!

Regardless of what happened in private, the Azure Feather Sect was currently immersed in a joyful and peaceful atmosphere.

Meanwhile, in a hidden place in another small world, the man gently placed a chess piece on the chessboard, causing a huge change in the entire situation.

Before the look of satisfaction on his face could even appear, a fiery red glass bead on the table in front of the man suddenly exploded.

The flying shards grazed the back of the man's hand, leaving a mark.

Crimson blood gushed out instantly, turning into a drop of blood that fell straight onto the chessboard.

Upon seeing this, the servant standing nearby hurriedly fetched spirit medicine to bandage his master's wound.

However, the man paid no attention to the wound. He simply looked at the chessboard, which had been altered by a single drop of blood, and gave a meaningful smile.

"What an interesting variable..." Just one variable ruined several of his carefully laid out pieces.

He raised his finger and crushed the grayed-out chess pieces into powder. With a flick of his long sleeve, the opponent disappeared from the chessboard.

Just then, the servant carrying the tea tray entered.

The man looked up, meeting her face as radiant as a towering mountain and a bright moon. He suddenly smiled and said, "Sang Ying, perhaps it's time for you to return to the Twin Orchid Realm."

The person called Yan Chen had a cold and aloof demeanor, like a cold moon in the mountains. Only his eyes were devoid of any emotion, lacking any charm.

Upon hearing this, he simply put down his teacup, seemingly having no objection to the man's decision.

A note from the author:

That's all for today, thank you everyone for your support.

Love you all, see you tomorrow~