One sword strike, and he was crushed!

Lu Changhe didn't have high hopes for Qingxuan Peak.

However, he held a great deal of appreciation for Ye Qing.

He even thought that if Qingxuan Peak truly had its qualifications to open a lineage and pass on teachings revoked, perhaps he could let Ye Qing come to Taixuan Peak... Of course, this thought only flashed through Lu Changhe's mind. Without showing any emotion on his face, he nodded to Ye Qing and said loudly, "Since Qingxuan Peak has arrived, then the Sect Grand Competition officially begins now!"

"Boom—!"

As his voice fell, massive bluestone arenas suddenly rose from the ground in the center of the Martial Arts Field!

"The rules of the Grand Competition are the same as in previous years!"

Lu Changhe's voice rang out again: "The first round is the Stone Puppet test! Every Disciple participating in the Grand Competition will face a Stone Puppet of the same Realm as themselves. Only those who can hold out for ten moves against the Puppet without being defeated can enter the next round! If you fail, you will be eliminated immediately and lose the qualification to continue the competition!"

The rules were simple and clear.

This first round tested the Disciples' foundational strength.

If one couldn't even last ten moves against a Puppet of the same Realm, then there truly was no need to continue competing.

In the Danxia Peak area, Zhao Qian, who had just been infuriated by Ye Qing, now had a cold sneer back on his face.

He forced himself to calm down from the shock of Ye Qing's "return from the dead," thinking to himself: Even if you, Ye Qing, had dog-shit luck and didn't die out there, and even managed to form a Core by chance, what of it?

With that meager cultivation of yours, what kind of good Disciples could you possibly teach?

Those two girls from Qingxuan Peak, one at the Foundation Establishment Seventh Layer and the other at the Eighth Layer of Foundation Establishment, their cultivation levels are acceptable. But that Lin Xueer—I remember she was just a Mortal before!

Three months to go from a Mortal to the Foundation Establishment Seventh Layer?

Heh, she must have popped a lot of pills. This will lead to a hollow Foundation and mediocre combat power. I'm afraid she won't even pass this first round's Stone Puppet test!

When the time comes and two people from Qingxuan Peak are eliminated in the first round, becoming the laughingstock of the entire Sect, let's see what face you, Ye Qing, will have left?

Zhao Qian plotted in his heart, as if he could already see the scene of Lin Xueer and Su Chan's pathetic defeat.

And now, the test officially began!

Disciples from each peak ascended the arenas one by one according to the order of the draw.

"Tianfu Peak Disciple, Zhang Yuan, Sixth Layer of Foundation Establishment stage, test begin!"

A Disciple stepped onto the arena. The red light in the Stone Puppet's eyes flashed before him, and it instantly came to life, stepping forward with heavy strides and throwing a punch!

Zhang Yuan didn't dare to be careless. He pinched a hand seal, and several Talismans flew out, turning into fire snakes and ice spikes to entangle with the Stone Puppet.

For a moment, spiritual light flickered and booms echoed continuously on the arena.

Then, with a look of joy on his face, Zhang Yuan held out for thirteen rounds and successfully passed the test!

Where there was success, there was naturally failure.

"Bang!"

A Disciple from Feiyun Peak made a mistake on the eighth move. The Stone Puppet caught the opening and sent him flying out of the arena with a punch. Spitting blood and looking depressed, he was declared a failure.

The testing proceeded in an orderly fashion.

Among them, the ratio of success to failure was roughly half and half.

Those who could pass the first round were without exception the best among the Disciples of each peak.

Soon, the Elder in charge of presiding called out loudly:

"Next group, Qingxuan Peak Disciples, Lin Xueer, Su Chan, ascend the stage for testing!"

They're here!

As soon as these words were spoken, in an instant, at least two-thirds of the gazes in the entire venue converged on the Qingxuan Peak area.

It was truly because Qingxuan Peak was too special!

A peak that was about to decline, and might even have its qualification to pass on teachings and open a lineage revoked by the Sect.

What exactly was the level of the Disciples it sent out?

Everyone was curious in their hearts.

Under the watchful eyes of countless gazes, Lin Xueer and Su Chan looked calm. Moving with light steps, they ascended two adjacent arenas, one on the left and one on the right.

"Tsk tsk, it's finally their turn. There's a good show to watch now!"

"I bet that female Cultivator in the white dress at the Foundation Establishment Seventh Layer won't last more than eight moves at most!"

"Eight moves? You think too highly of her! I guess five moves! Look at her delicate appearance; I heard she used to be just a handyman. Does she look like someone who can fight?"

"Hahaha, I bet three moves! One move to test, one move to dodge, and the third move she'll be blasted off the stage!"

On the viewing stands, many Disciples from other peaks had already begun laughing and making bets.

As some people spoke, the contempt in their words was undisguised.

Of course, some people's eyes were slightly fervent as they stared at Lin Xueer and Su Chan on the arena, coughing lightly as they said:

"Everyone, these two are figures like Fairies. Why wouldn't they be able to pass?"

"Anyway, I support Fairy Lin!"

"I favor Fairy Su!"

"I think Fairy Lin has more poise! She's overflowing with Immortal Qi!"

"Are you blind? Fairy Su's cultivation is stronger, and she has a valiant and heroic bearing with a unique temperament!"

In just this short time, Lin Xueer and Su Chan actually gained some fans.

The Danxia Peak area.

Zhao Qian's cold gaze stared at Lin Xueer and Su Chan.

Among the Disciples, Wang Hao stood with his arms crossed, a faint, non-existent smile on his lips, preparing to enjoy the scene of his former "Junior Sisters" making fools of themselves.

On the arena, Lin Xueer and Su Chan were deaf to the surrounding discussions.

In their eyes, there was only the tall, cold Stone Puppet in front of them.

"Test, begin!"

Following the presiding Elder's command.

The Stone Puppets on both arenas simultaneously lit up with crimson light, and a powerful Aura belonging to the Foundation Establishment Seventh Layer and Eighth Layer of Foundation Establishment exploded forth!

Their movements were perfectly synchronized as they simultaneously raised their massive rock fists, which carried the whistling sound of tearing air, and smashed them towards Lin Xueer and Su Chan respectively!

This punch was heavy and powerful, enough to shatter the protective spiritual light of an ordinary Cultivator of the same level in one strike!

Everyone held their breath, waiting to see how the two women would respond.

However, Lin Xueer and Su Chan's performance was actually identical!

Facing the Stone Puppet's attack, they actually didn't move at all, standing in place as if they were scared stupid!

This was the kind of performance only a rookie with no combat experience would have!

The Disciples who had made bets showed smiles that said "as expected."

However, in the next moment!

A scene that made everyone's eyes almost pop out occurred!

Facing the Stone Puppet's unstoppable attack, Lin Xueer and Su Chan's expressions didn't change in the slightest.

They indeed didn't move. They didn't even have the slightest intention of dodging!

But, there was also not the slightest bit of panic.

Only at the moment that massive rock fist was about to hit them—

"Qiang!"

"Qiang!"

Two clear sword hums rang out almost simultaneously!

A green sword light was like the Heavenly River hanging upside down, reflecting the green sky, vast and boundless!

A water-colored sword light was like a gurgling stream, yet with hidden sharpness!

The sword light flashed and vanished!

Fast!

It was fast to the extreme!

So fast that ninety-nine percent of the Disciples present only saw a blur of an afterimage!

Immediately after.

There was—

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

Two dull, massive sounds.

The two aggressive and overbearing Stone Puppets' movements came to a sudden halt.

On their chests, at some unknown point, a smooth and even sword mark had appeared.

Then, in the deathly silence of the entire venue, the two Stone Puppets made a "kacha" sound as a flash of light passed over them.

Light began to shine from the sword marks on their chests, and then they returned to their original state.

But at the same time, they no longer moved. They returned to their original positions, the light in their eyes dimmed, and they turned back into motionless stone men!

Ten rounds?

No need!

One sword!

Just one sword!

They hadn't even finished the first move, yet two Stone Puppets of the same Realm were directly defeated!