381: Chapter 381 The scoundrel gets a bye!

Chapter 381: The Dog Thief Gets a Bye!

"Rebellious Disciple, what was that situation at the end?"

Back on the Flying Boat, Bai Luoshui's eyes were filled with scrutiny as she questioned him.

Mo Tianxiao scratched his head. "Just a little trick, I didn't expect it to succeed either."

He just wanted to give it a try; who knew it could actually interrupt an enemy's attack? Although it didn't interrupt it completely, fortunately, the final effect was achieved.

As expected of an Immortal Dao Secret Art.

"Revered Master, your Disciple was lucky enough to enter the top five. I wonder if the Sect has any rewards?"

Bai Luoshui glanced at him and said irritably, "You still want a reward? All the Sect's resources have already been pocketed by you. Where would any rewards for you come from?"

She really wanted to know if anyone in the Hehuan Sect was richer than this Rebellious Disciple of hers. This guy actually still wanted a reward; he was simply shameless.

"Ah? No reward?"

"If you want a reward, win the top spot yourself. The Law Realm thunder peng bone wings will be yours."

Mo Tianxiao chuckled. "If your Disciple takes the top spot, doesn't Revered Master have something to reward me with?"

Hearing this, Bai Luoshui reached out and tilted Mo Tianxiao's chin up, saying meaningfully, "If you want to get a reward from me, wait until you break through to the Sovereign Realm. I'll prepare a grand gift for you then."

As soon as those words were spoken, Mo Tianxiao felt a mysterious chill run down his spine.

"Hehe, Revered Master must be joking. Your Disciple feels a bit fatigued and will go rest for a while to prepare for the upcoming battles."

After saying that, Mo Tianxiao ran to the side to watch the battles of the remaining people and recover his strength in the process.

The other four matches were equally intense, but the several seeded contestants with Holy Body potential did not face each other. This resulted in intense battles but no major surprises in the outcomes, except for Zhu Ziyan of the Ghost Immortal Sect.

Sikong Ying, Song Xianer, and Ji Jiuyou all emerged victorious. The remaining winner was actually a Cultivator from the Yellow Springs Sect. His strength was quite impressive, and his methods seemed to counter the Ghost Immortal Holy Body, allowing him to luckily defeat Zhu Ziyan and enter the top five.

After everyone's battles ended, there was a half-day intermission, followed by another drawing of lots.

Mo Tianxiao went up to the high platform and stood together with the four contestants who had entered the top five.

Sikong Ying patted Mo Tianxiao on the shoulder. "Brother, the next ones will be tough battles. I hope we don't face each other; I don't want to be chased down by you with your Flying Sword."

Mo Tianxiao smiled slightly. "Why does Brother mock me so? With Brother's Golden Astral Indestructible Dharma Body, how could a mere Flying Sword possibly hurt you?"

"Hahahaha! Regardless, I don't want to face you. Who knows if you have any other trump cards?" Sikong Ying said.

At this moment, Valley Master Huang stepped forward, took out the small box used for drawing lots earlier, and said with a smile, "Everyone, come forward and draw your lots. In this round, one person will get a bye and advance directly to the top three. As they say, luck is also a part of one's strength. I wonder how your luck is, little friends."

The five looked at each other, stepped forward at the same time, and drew their lots in turn.

Mo Tianxiao casually picked up a jade token and flipped it over. There was no number on it. He was momentarily stunned. "This is... a bye?"

The others all looked at Mo Tianxiao. Valley Master Huang looked at the jade token in Mo Tianxiao's hand, a flash of surprise crossing his eyes, and then he said:

"It seems Young Friend Li is not only exceptionally talented but also has extraordinary luck. Congratulations, Young Friend Li, on drawing the bye. You don't need to fight and will advance directly to the top three."

Hearing this, all the Cultivators couldn't help but burst into curses.

"Holy crap!? There couldn't be some inside deal, right? How could this dog thief, who is so despicable and shameless, draw the bye?"

"It's a one-in-five chance! Why did Li the Dog Thief get it! This actually lets him sneak into the top three? This feels worse than killing me!"

"Li the Dog Thief! I'm willing to go to your Department Store Tower to support your business. Can you redraw this round? I'm begging you!"

Facing the wails of the many Cultivators, Mo Tianxiao smiled calmly. He turned to Sikong Ying and the other four contestants, cupping his hands. "Brother Sikong, Fellow Daoists, my luck is quite good, and I've luckily entered the top three. My apologies for the advantage."

"Eh, just as Senior Huang said, luck is also a part of strength. You having good luck is also your strength. There's no need to apologize for the advantage!"

Sikong Ying offered a word of comfort.

Ji Jiuyou and the Disciple from the Yellow Springs Sect also cupped their hands in response.

Only Song Xianer whispered with a disdainful look, "Hypocrite."

"Look at that smug look on Li the Dog Thief's face! It really makes us grit our teeth in anger; I wish I could just swarm and attack him!"

The drawing of lots concluded: Sikong Ying would face the Yellow Springs Sect Disciple, while Song Xianer would go up against Ji Jiuyou.

Mo Tianxiao was left on the high platform to watch the show. Standing beside Ancestor Xi Yan, he asked curiously, "Grandmaster, I heard of a powerful expert in the Initial Heaven Domain named Yellow Springs Heavenly Venerate. I wonder if he has any connection to this Yellow Springs Sect?"

Yellow Springs Heavenly Venerate's reputation was like thunder in the Initial Heaven Domain; even the foreign races knew his name. Naturally, Mo Tianxiao had looked into him and later learned that Yellow Springs Heavenly Venerate was actually from the Xuanhuang World as well.

This immediately reminded him of that small Sect in the Xuanhuang World, the Yellow Springs Sect, which he and Junior Sister Waner had wiped out.

He didn't expect to encounter this familiar-sounding Sect again in the Demon Domain of the Wanxiang Heavenly Domain.

Ancestor Xi Yan's eyes lowered as she glanced at him, saying, "Yellow Springs Heavenly Venerate is a figure from the very distant past. Legend has it that the founding ancestor of this Yellow Springs Sect once received guidance from Yellow Springs Heavenly Venerate. Later, to show gratitude for his kindness, the Sect was renamed the Yellow Springs Sect."

"A long time ago, the Yellow Springs Sect was also one of the top Sects in the Demon Domain, but as time passed, it gradually fell out of the ranks of super-tier powers."

Hearing this, Mo Tianxiao nodded slowly. "I wonder if Yellow Springs Heavenly Venerate is still alive?"

"How would I know?"

Ancestor Xi Yan rolled her eyes at Mo Tianxiao, feeling a bit curious. "Why are you so interested in Yellow Springs Heavenly Venerate?"

"Oh, it's like this. Grandmaster, as you know, your grand-Disciple originally drifted all the way from a Lower Plane to achieve what I have today. Learning that Yellow Springs Heavenly Venerate and I come from the same Lower Plane, I wanted to ask a few more questions."

"You and that Yellow Springs Heavenly Venerate were actually born in the same Lower Plane? That is quite a coincidence."

Ancestor Xi Yan said, "Unfortunately, Yellow Springs Heavenly Venerate is a figure from a very long time ago. If he were still alive today, who knows what kind of mighty figure he would have become."

Mo Tianxiao was lost in thought.

Rumble!

A vibration came from the Starry Sky Battlefield as the first match began: Sikong Ying versus the Yellow Springs Sect Disciple.

That Yellow Springs Sect Disciple was at the Perfection of the Middle Sovereign Realm. The Cultivation Technique he practiced was quite strange, and his strength was so great that he was actually at a stalemate with Sikong Ying for a time.

Without a special Physique, he could still fight a Holy Body without falling into a disadvantage; it was clear this youth was not to be underestimated.

While watching the battle, Ancestor Xi Yan asked, "Rebellious Grand-Disciple, are you confident in taking the top spot?"

"This..."

Mo Tianxiao fell silent for a moment and said modestly, "If I use the methods Revered Master bestowed upon me, there's still some possibility."

"Oh? Could it be the Luoshui Fist Technique that Luoshui taught you? Your Grandmaster knows the Luoshui Fist Technique. Although this technique and Divine Ability are strong, with your cultivation level, it's difficult to unleash its true power. To take the top spot, I'm afraid it won't be enough."

Ancestor Xi Yan shook her head, not believing Mo Tianxiao could win the top spot with the Luoshui Fist Technique.

The corners of Mo Tianxiao's mouth curled up slightly. "Your grand-Disciple is talking about the methods bestowed by another Revered Master..."

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