44: Everyone was shocked, Qi Shan's defense was broken directly.

Lv Feng's gaze was filled with shock, but a meaningful smile played on his lips.

"No!"

Lv Feng trembled violently, roaring almost hoarsely, emitting a miserable sound.

Then, before his astonished eyes, Zhou Xuan ascended directly, looking down and taking in the countless figures around him.

Lv Feng stood less than dozens of feet from the summit, his gaze somewhat bewildered, his face pale.

He never expected that he would lose to Zhou Xuan!

And lose so completely.

It was as if he had been thoroughly played by Zhou Xuan!

The crowd around Fengyun Mountain couldn't help but widen their eyes, their faces full of surprise as they watched this scene; they also hadn't expected that the final victor...

Would be Junior Brother Zhou Xuan, who had just been lagging behind.

Someone who had just become a Core Disciple actually defeated a True Disciple in a competition.

This was truly outrageous!

If Zhou Xuan had defeated Qi Shan before and become the top inner Disciple, such a situation had occurred within the entire Qingxuan Sect.

But a Core Disciple defeating a True Disciple...

Even within the entire Qingxuan Sect, this was truly the first time such a situation had occurred!

Even many Core Disciples present couldn't help but change their expressions slightly; even if many of them looked down on Zhou Xuan, they couldn't deny that...

Zhou Xuan's victory this time was indeed splendid!

"Junior Brother Zhou Xuan is truly amazing; watching him makes me want to pledge myself to him."

Sister Liuyin'er's beautiful eyes, like autumn water, widened, and her bright eyes sparkled as she spoke with a hint of admiration.

After all, they all knew very well that the strength Zhou Xuan was currently displaying was indeed too formidable.

Many Qingxuan Sect Disciples around Qing Shan also looked towards Zhou Xuan's direction with sparkling eyes, and many Disciples even secretly flirted.

The many Disciples present all fixed their gaze on him, clearly sensing Zhou Xuan's potential, and of course, most importantly, his handsome appearance.

Cheng Qingyue also nodded her snow-white chin, a captivating smile playing on her lips; even she felt incredibly amazed by Zhou Xuan's performance.

On the high platform.

The Guardian Elder smiled and said:

"The competition between the two sides has ended, and Zhou Xuan is the victor of this competition!"

Upon hearing the Elder's words, Lv Feng's entire body trembled, his face turned ashen, and he went limp, directly collapsing to the ground, unconscious.

From now on, his reputation as a True Disciple would likely be completely ruined throughout the Qingxuan Sect.

Lv Li's face was also incredibly gloomy, his entire being ashen; for some reason, a deep sense of despair emerged from within him as he looked at Zhou Xuan.

Then his mind went blank, and his vision darkened, and he also directly collapsed to the ground, unconscious.

As the Elder's voice fell, numerous cheers and applause echoed throughout Fengyun Mountain.

After this, now that Zhou Xuan had just stepped into the ranks of Core Disciples, probably very few people among the Qingxuan Sect's Core Disciples would dare to look down on him in the slightest.

Beside the mountain peak next to Qing Shan, a graceful figure emerged at this moment; it was a slender young woman with a charming and captivating face, but her rosy lips seemed somewhat sharp.

Her almond-shaped eyes swept over Zhou Xuan's direction, and she looked at Zhou Xuan with interest, saying, "I didn't expect this Zhou Xuan to actually have some strength; if we were to truly fight, he might easily escape."

This person was Yang Ningxuan, ranked among the top three Core Disciples.

Among all the Core Disciples, the person she admired most was naturally Qi Yue, the top Core Disciple; as for Zhou Xuan, she was only somewhat interested.

Qi Yue, seeing this, narrowed his eyes and looked towards Zhou Xuan, then spoke unhurriedly, "This Junior Brother's talent is good. I also understand why you lost to him."

Qi Shan's face alternated between green and pale upon hearing this, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "Big Brother, he just got lucky."

A hint of disdain appeared at the corner of Qi Yue's mouth, and he said calmly, "Don't worry. There's an activity coming up for Core Disciples. As your Big Brother, I will naturally help you get even then!"

While Qi Yue and Qi Shan were discussing, the Guardian Elder also came before Zhou Xuan and said with a faint smile:

"Zhou Xuan, now that you've won the competition, it's time for you to receive the reward for this competition."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Elder waved his sleeve, and a pure, crystal-like object appeared before Zhou Xuan, emitting a pure Spiritual Qi.

Zhou Xuan's eyes flickered slightly, then he smiled and cupped his hands, placing the Pure Yuan Crystal into his Storage Ring.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully plundering the Opportunity, triggering a three-hundred-fold critical return reward!]

[Obtained a sixth-grade item, Verdant Spirit Jade.]

His heart was incredibly excited, and his eyes sparkled with intense excitement.

With this item, he could definitely Break through another Realm within three days.

"Thank you, Elder!" Zhou Xuan said with a smile.

The Guardian Elder smiled, and then his deep voice resounded throughout the area around Qing Shan, saying:

"Three days from now, in the direction of the Qingxuan Sect's back mountain, the Xuanming Waterfall will be opened for Disciples to Cultivate. At that time, all members who have advanced to Core Disciple may go there to Cultivate."

As soon as the Guardian Elder said this, it attracted a surge of excitement from many Disciples around Qing Shan, and some Core Disciples even showed fervent expressions.

Clearly, they were all aware of the upcoming Cultivation location.

Zhou Xuan, hearing this, had a look of confusion in his eyes and couldn't help but look at Cheng Qingyue, who had already come to his side, and asked, "Senior Sister, what is this Xuanming Waterfall?"

Cheng Qingyue heard him, and her rosy lips pursed lightly, saying, "You don't even know about the Xuanming Waterfall? This is the best Cultivation resource for our Sect's Core Disciples."

"In the Sect's back mountain, there is a thousand-zhang waterfall. The water rolls down, carrying Xuanming Cold Qi, which offers unparalleled benefits for our Cultivation."

"However, the Xuanming Cold Qi contains cold poison, so very few Disciples can endure for long under the waterfall. But Junior Brother Zhou Xuan Cultivates fire-elemental Spiritual Qi, so perhaps you can last a bit longer."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xuan pondered for a moment, as if deep in thought.

Beside Qi Yue on Qing Shan, after seeing the two of them flirting, Qi Shan's face turned gloomy, his gaze chilling, and jealousy surged within him.

"Zhou Xuan, you can be smug for a little longer. When it comes to the Xuanming Waterfall, it will be your turn to suffer."

Qi Shan gritted his teeth, his voice extremely sinister.