100: Chapter 100 Green Snake Watches the Grand Competition
Xuanyun Sect.
Every three years, the Sect holds a Grand Competition.
It is used to rank the Outer Sect Disciples and Inner Sect Disciples, and then distribute resources based on those rankings.
It is very similar to the monthly exams in Xu Qing's previous life, where rankings were used to determine which students were worth focusing on for cultivation.
Outer Sect Disciples and Inner Sect Disciples are naturally separated.
The ranking list for Outer Sect Disciples is the Earth List, while the ranking list for Inner Sect Disciples is the Cloud List.
"Damn, I want to participate in the Outer Sect Disciple Grand Competition."
Xu Qing muttered.
He still likes bullying little kids.
If he had a choice, he would even choose to participate in the Mortal Grand Competition.
That would be more fun!
"Did you see that? That snake!"
"What a huge tail!"
"I feel like that tail is actually kind of cool."
"Let me tell you, but don't tell anyone else, that snake seems to be from West Mountain County, and it will also participate in this Grand Competition."
"Oh, there's actually a Yao Race member in this year's Grand Competition! Watch me subdue this monster today!"
A large portion of the Disciples were also looking in Xu Qing's direction and discussing.
However, facing this outsider snake, Xu Qing, many Disciples expressed their intention to put on a show of subduing a monster.
Although it couldn't be called outright hostility.
But many Disciples were getting excited.
"That's true, if the Yao Beasts in the core of the Monster Beast Mountain Range also held a Grand Competition, and a human Cultivator showed up in it."
"I imagine that would be even more exciting than this."
Xu Qing couldn't help but think this to himself.
By the way, Xu Qing was still wearing his vintage-style hooded coat.
So no one could see his appearance or build.
Except for those at the Nascent Soul Stage.
"Quiet!"
Not long after Xu Qing arrived, a Golden Core Elder landed in the center of the ring.
A deep, resonant voice echoed throughout the entire mountain peak.
The Disciples around the ring quieted down one by one.
"Once every three years, time flies like a shuttle."
"The time for our Sect's Grand Competition has arrived again. Looking back at the past, the Xuanyun Sect... our Disciples should not forget their original intentions, strive for improvement, and take the Sect as their foundation..."
"Once upon a time, our Sect's founding Old Ancestor, the Xuanyun Immortal... we should..."
"..."
Xu Qing felt like he was back in high School.
Back then, the weekly speeches under the national flag, the first lesson of the semester—this speech couldn't be said to be completely similar; it was exactly the same.
If he remembered correctly, the next part should be inviting an outstanding student representative.
"Then, Xu Huafan, come up and say a few words to your Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters."
The Golden Core Elder cast his gaze on Xu Huafan, who was standing not far away.
Xu Huafan cupped his hands in salute and walked step by step toward the ring.
At the edge of the ring, he crossed his arms, tapped the ground lightly, and his magic power surged, turning into a black beam of light that shot into the sky.
He landed steadily in the center of the ring.
That was quite a show-off move.
He scanned the fellow Disciples below the ring, his gaze lingering on Xu Qing for a moment.
Then he began his speech.
Honestly, this sense of déjà vu was way too strong.
"I..."
Sorry, Xu Qing really couldn't listen anymore.
So, he really couldn't remember what Xu Huafan said.
After Xu Huafan finished, he bowed again to the Referee Elder and the group of Elders watching from high positions, then stepped down from the ring.
"This Grand Competition will also feature the West River Righteous God, the West River Maiden."
As the Referee Elder finished speaking, he cupped his hands in salute toward Xu Qing.
Xu Qing had also gotten used to this Sect's respect for Righteous Gods.
The surrounding Disciples saw this and all turned their gazes toward Xu Qing.
Looking at this green half-man, half-snake creature, their expressions became even more excited.
Opportunities to spar with a Righteous God were rare.
"Don't look at me like that, I have a bit of social anxiety."
The socially anxious snake felt a bit uncomfortable.
He added another mark against Daya in his little notebook; once Daya recovered, he would definitely settle these scores one by one.
"In this Grand Competition, the use of Golden Core-level Talismans, one-time-use Golden Core-level Magic Treasures, driving Golden Core-level Yao Beasts, using Golden Core-level Puppets, and consuming Medicinal Pills is prohibited."
"Blades and swords have no eyes, but I hope Disciples will uphold the principle of mutual help and love among Sect Disciples, and not intentionally harm the lives of fellow Disciples."
"The above, once discovered, will be severely punished according to the School rules."
"Now, the Grand Competition begins."
"First group, Bai Le against Li Qianqiu!"
The two Disciples went on stage, bowed to each other, and began their fight.
Bai Le was a Sword Cultivator, and Li Qianqiu was a Spell Cultivator; the two exchanged blows continuously.
In the end, Bai Le unleashed a move, Sword Qi Dragon, breaking through Li Qianqiu's sea of fire and gaining a slight advantage.
"Interesting, this is interesting!"
Xu Qing watched with great interest.
This was much more exciting than any boxing match from his previous life.
He felt the Yao blood in his body about to boil.
However, Snake Snake was a cold-blooded animal, so this was just Xu Qing's illusion.
"No wonder these Elders hold the Grand Competition regularly."
"So it was to find entertainment."
Xu Qing suspected that Elder Li had tricked him into participating just to find some new entertainment for the Sect's Elders.
Xu Qing had already felt several Golden Core Elder gazes sweeping over him.
It seemed they were very much looking forward to his performance on stage.
They were tired of watching the usual Disciples' fights.
This time, having a Yao Beast participate brought a sense of novelty.
Several Golden Core Elders even took out their treasured items to place bets.
However, the content of the bets.
Was "how many moves Xu Huafan can last under Xu Qing".
The Disciples didn't know Xu Qing's strength, but these Golden Core Elders were well aware of it.
Foundation Establishment killing a Golden Core, what a freak, truly worthy of being a West River Righteous God.
Xu Huafan was still as high-spirited as ever; he was quite confident about the Grand Competition Disciples this time.
And he had even specially prepared a big trump card!
Presumably, apart from his Revered Master, no one else in this Sect knew about his trump card.
Heh heh, he would definitely give all his fellow Disciples and Elders a big surprise.
"My Five Directions Divine Beast Five Elements Great Roulette!"
The more Xu Huafan thought about it, the more he felt victory was in his grasp.
He was completely unaware that the entire Sect was discussing his Five Directions Divine Beast Five Elements Great Roulette.
Even the Golden Core Elders were already betting on how many moves he could last against Xu Qing.
Tragic, too tragic.
"Second group..."
Every subsequent group in the Grand Competition had some dazzling fights, which let Xu Qing feast his eyes.
Among them, one female Disciple also attracted Xu Qing's attention.
Of course, it wasn't because she was particularly beautiful.
Xu Qing was face-blind to begin with, and besides, although he didn't want to admit it, he hadn't yet met anyone whose looks could beat his.
Only White Flood Dragon and Lin Donglan's looks could barely compare to his.
It was a pity that Lin Donglan, that expired residual-thought iceberg, seemed to have been turned by Xu Linger.
This female Disciple's name was Wang Shumo, holding a sword in her left hand and a saber in her right.
She was also proficient in both Fire and Ice spells.
Her skill list also made Xu Qing take notice.
[Human] Wang Shumo
[Dao Cultivation] 296 years
[Realm] Foundation Establishment Great Perfection
[Skill] Saber Technique lv5, Saber Qi lv4, Sword Dao lv5, Sword Technique lv4, Object Manipulation lv4, Fire Spell lv5, Ice Spell lv5, Multitasking lv4, Divine Sense lv2, Flight lv1, Alchemy lv1, Armor Break lv2, Swiftness lv4, Demon Break lv1, Self-Destruct lv1, Damage Reduction lv1, Concealment lv1, Self-Healing lv1