111: Chapter 111 The Battle for the Top Spot

"Jiang Siyuan, it's about time I had a turn sitting in the chief position."

Feng Qiu said coldly.

"I've heard those words more times than I can count."

Jiang Siyuan replied just as coldly.

"If you have the strength, then come and take it."

Jiang Siyuan continued.

"Unfortunately, you don't."

Jiang Siyuan shook his head.

Without a doubt, this was a blatant mockery of Feng Qiu.

Feng Qiu appeared very composed and was not provoked by it.

Yet, the first one to make a move was still Feng Qiu.

With a single saber strike,

Scorching flames completely covered the saber in Feng Qiu's hand as he slashed toward Jiang Siyuan.

Jiang Siyuan remained unhurried, easily parrying the blow with the long spear in his hand.

Spirit Platform Fourth Heaven

Both Jiang Siyuan and Feng Qiu were at the Spirit Platform Fourth Heaven, though Jiang Siyuan was currently at the Peak of the Fourth Heaven, just a step away from the Fifth Heaven.

The two clashed fiercely on the high platform, neither giving an inch.

In an instant, the platform was completely engulfed in a sea of flames as the two engaged in a violent confrontation within.

If not for the restriction of the Formation outside the platform, the entire Sect Square would likely have been swallowed by this sea of fire.

"So that's how it is."

Lin Ming watched the two in the sea of fire, his gaze fixed on Jiang Siyuan.

He had figured out Jiang Siyuan's goal; now it was just a matter of seeing if he could succeed.

"Boom..."

Fifteen minutes later

The sea of flames suddenly dissipated.

Jiang Siyuan stood tall on the platform, while Feng Hui had been forced to the edge by Jiang Siyuan's spear.

"You're using me to achieve a Breakthrough?!"

Feng Hui's eyes were fixed intently on Jiang Siyuan.

He noticed the change in Jiang Siyuan's aura and instantly understood that Jiang Siyuan was using their battle to break through.

Breaking through from the Spirit Treasury Realm Fourth Heaven to the Spirit Treasury Realm Fifth Heaven.

He had become this guy's whetstone.

"I really have to thank you."

Jiang Siyuan laughed loudly.

That Senior was right; breaking through in the midst of battle truly provides a different sensation.

"Now, it's time to end this."

Jiang Siyuan raised his spear and pointed it at Feng Qiu.

"It's not certain yet who will win or lose."

Feng Qiu approached Jiang Siyuan at extreme speed, leaving behind a series of afterimages.

It wasn't as if he hadn't defeated cultivators of the Spirit Treasury Realm Fifth Heaven before.

So what if he broke through to the Spirit Treasury Realm Fifth Heaven?

Saber Intent erupted.

He wouldn't feel any fear just because of Jiang Siyuan's Breakthrough.

However, after more than ten exchanges, the saber in Feng Qiu's hand flew out, and the spear tip came to a halt right in front of his forehead.

This signaled the end of the match.

"I'll be waiting for your next challenge."

Retracting the spear,

Jiang Siyuan turned and left.

But at the moment he was stepping off the platform, Jiang Siyuan stopped and turned his head to look at Feng Qiu.

"If you still can't beat me, then this chief position will have nothing to do with you."

The chief position was established for Disciples of the younger generation under the age of fifty.

Both Jiang Siyuan and Feng Qiu were nearly fifty years old, so if Feng Hui didn't win against Jiang Siyuan soon, the chief position would likely slip away from him forever.

"The chief position, I will take it sooner or later."

Feng Hui said in a low voice.

Having said that, he also turned and left the platform.

"Stinky Senior Brother, Senior Brother Jiang's verbal skills are about the same as yours."

Yu Yaoqin subconsciously looked at Lin Ming and said.

For some reason, the words Jiang Siyuan said to Feng Qiu made her instinctively think of Lin Ming.

"Agreed."

Su Lianxue nodded.

She was in complete agreement on this point.

"You both have too deep a misunderstanding of me."

Lin Ming shook his head.

What kind of talk was that?

How could such mocking words possibly come from his mouth?

Low-key people like him were rare to come by nowadays.

"It's you who has too deep a misunderstanding of yourself, Senior Brother."

Yu Yaoqin said, not giving Lin Ming any Face at all.

"Speaking of which, preparations for Revered Master's Nirvana Ceremony have already begun."

Lin Ming immediately changed the subject.

"Yes, my mother said the Nirvana Ceremony will be held the day directly following the Sect Competition."

Yu Yaoqin nodded.

There had to be a seamless transition between the Sect Competition and the Nirvana Ceremony, so it was normal to start the arrangements now.

"The Nirvana Realm... I wonder if I'll ever have the chance to reach it."

Yu Yaoqin said with a look of longing.

"Have a bit more ambition. What does the Nirvana Realm count for? Ascension should be your goal."

Lin Ming said.

"Forget it, Ascension is too far off."

Yu Yaoqin shook her head.

She wasn't even sure if she had hope for the Nirvana Realm; something like Ascension was just too distant.

"You have to believe in yourself."

Lin Ming said.

It seemed he had to find a way to motivate this girl again.

This girl's talent for cultivation wasn't actually bad; it was just that she tended to work in fits and starts.

Otherwise, her cultivation level should have easily surpassed his own surface-level cultivation.

"Of course I believe in myself."

Yu Yaoqin said with a serious Face.

Her fighting spirit was briefly ignited, but it would likely flame out soon.

Their attention soon returned to the clashes in the Spirit Treasury Realm.

"Guo Rui of Azure Severance Peak versus Yan Zechen of Azure Severance Peak."

Once again, it was a clash between the first and second ranks.

Guo Rui and Yan Zechen were also the top two in strength among the younger generation of Azure Severance Peak.

Their confrontations had initially been evenly matched, with each having their share of wins and losses.

But that changed when Guo Rui somehow obtained a Tier 7 Low Grade Origin Weapon to use as his weapon, which allowed him to consistently suppress Yan Zechen.

But now, the situation was a bit different.

"Just surrender; you can't possibly be my opponent."

Guo Rui directly revealed his weapon.

Dual swords.

He used two swords as his weapons, and both were of the Tier 7 Low Grade.

The area where the Elders were located.

"Elder Zhao, you've certainly gone to great lengths for this Disciple of yours, even giving him a Tier 7 Low Grade Origin Weapon."

One Elder teased Elder Zhao.

"You could prepare one for your Disciple as well."

Elder Zhao said calmly.

"Forget it, I don't have such deep pockets as Elder Zhao."

That Elder shook his head.

He wasn't as wealthy and influential as Elder Zhao.

Even he himself only possessed one Tier 7 Low Grade Origin Weapon.

"It's not yet certain who will emerge victorious."

Yan Zechen said coldly.

Immediately after, two massive hammers appeared in his hands.

With the help of that mysterious Senior, he had also obtained a Tier 7 Low Grade Origin Weapon.

Now, they were on the same starting line in terms of the grade of their Origin Weapons.

Yan Zechen didn't believe he would lose to this guy.

Today, he was going to take back the chief position.

"Then prepare to replace your Origin Weapon again."

Guo Rui said.

Since this guy was unwilling to surrender, he would destroy his weapon once again.

He didn't believe this guy had any way to obtain a Tier 7 Low Grade Origin Weapon.

Even if the Yan Family stood behind him.