58: Zizhu Peak debut

The Grand Elder raised his hand to signal, stopping everyone's discussion. Once the scene was slightly calm, he continued, "The second place will be rewarded with one Earth-Grade High Grade weapon and five Heavenly Spirit Pills!"

"The third place will be rewarded with one Earth-Grade Medium Grade weapon and five Heavenly Spirit Pills!"

"Fourth to tenth place will be rewarded with one Profound-Grade High Grade weapon and three Heavenly Spirit Pills!"

Although the later rewards were not as shocking as the first place, Earth-Grade weapons, Profound-Grade weapons, and Heavenly Spirit Pills were all extremely precious treasures, enough to drive the Disciples wild.

Heavenly Spirit Pills can quickly cleanse the Physical Body of Impurities, making one's cultivation more refined, and also have a very significant effect on Breakthroughs in Bottlenecks.

"Too generous! The rewards for this Grand Competition are too generous!"

Is the Sect Master so extravagant this year? Has he been possessed?

"For the Heaven-Grade weapon, I'm going to give it my all!"

"Not just the Heaven-Grade weapon, the Heavenly Spirit Pill is also equally precious. With it, my cultivation might be able to advance further!"

The participating Disciples from each Peak rubbed their fists and palms, their Battle Intent soaring.

Everyone's emotions were completely ignited, like they were pumped with adrenaline, their eyes sparkling with fervent light.

Mu Chenyu of Jianxiao Peak clenched his fists and whispered, "The Heaven-Grade weapon, I must have it!"

Lin Xiaowan of Dan Ding Peak had firm eyes: "Even if I don't get first place, I must make it into the top three to get an Earth-Grade weapon and Heavenly Spirit Pills!"

Su Qingyuan of Sunset Glow Peak gently caressed her long sword, the sword body emitting a faint hum, as if responding to her determination... Gu Changge sat in the viewing area, looking at the excited Disciples below, a faint smile playing on his lips.

The Grand Elder looked at the Disciples' reactions, nodded with satisfaction, and announced loudly, "Now, I declare that the Azure Profound Sect Grand Competition officially begins!"

As his voice fell, the Formations on the ten arenas simultaneously lit up, and brilliant spiritual light shot into the sky, illuminating the entire training ground.

Sixty-four participating Disciples walked to their corresponding arenas in sequence according to the drawing results.

The first round of competition officially began.

As soon as the gong for the Grand Competition fell, spiritual light simultaneously lit up on the ten arenas.

When Xiao Ruobai walked onto Arena Number Three with his long halberd, a Flying Cloud Peak Disciple was already standing opposite him.

That Disciple was slightly plump, with a chubby face, looking harmless.

He held a short blade and was Chen Yun, a Genius who had emerged from Flying Cloud Peak in recent years.

His cultivation at the Foundation Establishment Realm Middle Stage was considered outstanding among Disciples who had entered the Sect at the same time.

He smiled at Xiao Ruobai, and seeing that his opponent was Xiao Ruobai, who had just entered the Sect this year, a smile immediately appeared on his lips.

"Tsk tsk, this round is stable. Heaven truly favors me."

Chen Yun stretched his wrists, and the short blade spun in his fingertips.

"Junior Brother Xiao, I won't bully you. Why don't you just admit defeat proactively, lest you get beaten too badly by me later and can't step down."

"Brother Yun, hit him lightly, don't make him cry!"

The Flying Cloud Peak Disciples in the surrounding stands "kindly" reminded him.

Xiao Ruobai ignored the voices from the stands, his expression blank, merely tapping his long halberd on the ground.

The moment the halberd tip touched the arena, the bluestone slab actually cracked, and the smile on Chen Yun's face instantly froze by half.

"Stop with the nonsense, make your move."

Xiao Ruobai's voice was flat, yet it carried a strong sense of oppression.

Chen Yun looked at Xiao Ruobai, whose Aura had completely changed, and couldn't help but become serious.

"Junior Brother Xiao, be careful!"

He swayed his body, his slightly plump figure, yet he was unusually agile, darting out like a civet cat.

The short blade, carrying a cold glint, stabbed directly at Xiao Ruobai's heart, it was Flying Cloud Peak's "Cloud Piercing Stab," emphasizing speed.

The Flying Cloud Peak Lord in the stands was about to nod in praise when he saw Xiao Ruobai's feet move slightly. The moment Shadow Step unfolded, his body shifted half a foot sideways like a ghost, precisely avoiding the blade's edge.

At the same time, the long halberd swept across, the halberd shaft carrying a sharp whistling sound that cut through the air, accurately striking Chen Yun's wrist.

With a crisp "crack," Chen Yun felt a sharp pain in his wrist, and the short blade "clanged" to the ground.

Without giving him another chance to react, Xiao Ruobai had already closed in, the crescent blade of the long halberd pressed against his throat, the icy touch making him stiff all over.

"You..."

Chen Yun's eyes were filled with disbelief. He couldn't understand how his proud speed seemed as slow as a snail in the opponent's eyes.

Xiao Ruobai withdrew his long halberd and said lightly, "Thank you for the concession."

The entire arena was silent for a moment, then burst into exclamations.

"What? Xiao Ruobai actually defeated Chen Yun? Chen Yun is at the Foundation Establishment Realm Middle Stage."

"If I'm not mistaken, he only entered the Sect three months ago, and his Aptitude is even Common-Grade Low Grade."

"Am I seeing things, or is my memory muddled? Has he been in the Sect for many years? Did I wake up and Transmigrate ten years into the future?"

A Disciple mumbled in disbelief.

"Did I Transmigrate too? I also remember him as having just entered the Sect this year."

Another Disciple echoed.

The smiles on the faces of the Flying Cloud Peak Disciples froze. Looking at Xiao Ruobai, who calmly put away his halberd on the arena, they recognized this Zizhu Peak Disciple for the first time.

On the high platform, Flying Cloud Peak Lord Ji Yanchou stroked his beard and said to Gu Changge beside him, "Junior Brother Gu, your Disciple truly hides his strength well."

"Senior Brother Ji is joking, it was just luck."

Gu Changge responded humbly, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

The power of the War God Body was more than just this.

As Xiao Ruobai walked off the arena, the Peak Lords in the viewing area all looked at him, their expressions varied.

Qingyue Peak Lord Shi Wanshan rubbed his round belly and smacked his lips, saying, "This kid, when he first entered the Sect, his Aptitude was tested as Common-Grade Low Grade. At that time, I even told Xuan Yangzi whether we should find a few more good Disciples to send to Zizhu Peak..."

Before he could finish speaking, he was nudged by Dan Ding Peak Lord Li Muran's elbow. The latter gestured towards Gu Changge.

Shi Wanshan immediately understood and chuckled.

"But now it seems, Junior Brother Changge indeed has a way of training Disciples. Thinking of his endless treasures, it's not surprising that he can bring a Common-Grade Aptitude to life."

The Peak Lords exchanged glances, all seeing a hint of understanding in each other's eyes.

In these years, which of the treasures Gu Changge casually brought out wasn't a divine item that could drive the entire Xuan Province crazy?

Just then, a burst of cheers erupted from Arena Number Seven.

Fang Hanyu held the Primordial Sword, its tip pointing diagonally at the ground. The Foundation Establishment Realm Late Stage Disciple opposite him was already slumped on the ground, staring at his broken long sword, his face full of confusion.

Fang Hanyu only made two moves from beginning to end, ending the battle cleanly and swiftly, leaving his opponent no time to react.

The first sword blocked the opponent's attack and smoothly broke their defense, while the second sword cleanly cut off their weapon, pointing the long sword directly at the opponent's throat."

It seemed understated, yet it revealed the unique precision and sharpness of Chaos Sword Qi.

"I lost, thank you for showing mercy. I will seek your guidance another day."

This Disciple was quite straightforward. Being inferior in skill, he frankly admitted defeat and walked off the arena.

"That's... the newly entered Fang Hanyu, he's that fierce?"