376: Chapter 376 Yu tide and the Nine Lotus Fairy, the Divine Beast Azure Phoenix?

The one who drew the number "10" was a young girl wearing a pale yellow dress. Her features were exquisite and beautiful, her temperament noble and extraordinary, and the trace of arrogance deep in her eyes could not be hidden no matter how hard she tried.

Her cultivation was the same as Lin Ran's, both at the Divine Fire Realm Ninth Heaven.

Lin Ran only glanced at the girl briefly before quickly withdrawing his gaze.

In less than half a day, the drawing of lots had concluded.

Everyone held their lots and found their respective opponents.

The first duel was between the one who drew "1" and the one who drew "2".

Both were young prodigies; the former was at the Divine Fire Realm Fifth Heaven, while the latter was at the Divine Fire Realm Third Heaven.

On the surface, Number 1's cultivation was two minor Realms higher than Number 2's, making victory seem certain.

"Who do you think will successfully advance between the two of them?"

The girl stood right beside Lin Ran, nudging him lightly with her elbow as she asked with a giggle.

Lin Ran turned his head to look at the girl with interest and said, "Number 2 will win."

"Eh?"

Hearing Lin Ran's certain answer, the girl couldn't help but look puzzled.

"But Number 2's cultivation is clearly two minor Realms lower than Number 1's. How can you be so sure?"

Lin Ran nodded slightly. "On the surface, Number 1's cultivation is higher, but looking at their internal Foundations, Number 2's Foundation is much more stable."

"If I'm not mistaken, Number 1 must have taken some Medicinal Pills to increase his cultivation recently in order to Breakthrough to the Divine Fire Realm Fifth Heaven."

"Although his cultivation has increased, his Foundation has also become superficial in a short period of time."

"Look again. Because Number 1 has misgivings, he attacks and defends simultaneously; he's worrying too much."

"Number 2, on the other hand, is putting his whole heart and soul into how to defeat his opponent. His Moves are as sharp and dense as raindrops. Therefore, Number 1 will be no match for Number 2."

Hearing Lin Ran's explanation, the girl nodded as if suddenly enlightened and began to watch the fight intently.

Just as Lin Ran expected, Number 2 eventually sent Number 1 flying with a palm strike of mountain-toppling power and successfully advanced.

Next were the battles between Number 3 and 4, 5 and 6, and 7 and 8.

These three matches ended in total suppression, with nothing much worth watching.

"It's finally our turn! I hope you can defeat me and successfully join the Zifu Holy Land!"

"After all, I wouldn't want to miss seeing someone as interesting as you in the Zifu Holy Land!"

The girl said giggling.

Hearing this, Lin Ran found it somewhat amusing. "If I defeat you, won't you be unable to join the Zifu Holy Land?"

"Heh~ This humble one has her own ways!"

The girl patted Lin Ran's shoulder lightly and gave a mysterious smile.

"Let's go."

Her figure flashed, and in the next second, she appeared on the battle stage.

Her appearance in the public eye immediately caused a stir.

"Hiss—this... isn't this Fairy Jiulian's maid, Yu Xi? She actually came to participate in this recruitment ceremony too?!"

"That's not right? Fairy Jiulian is a favored daughter of heaven at the Heavenly Palace Realm, and she broke through to the Heavenly Palace Realm before the age of a thousand."

I saw her standing in the Heavenly Palace Realm camp just now. Joining the Zifu Holy Land should be more than easy for her."

"As long as Fairy Jiulian can join Zifu, Yu Xi can also enter the Zifu Holy Land as her maid. Why go through all this trouble?"

"Presumably, Young Miss Yu Xi wants to rely on herself to join the Zifu Holy Land."

The prodigies discussed among themselves, speculating endlessly.

However, out of respect for Fairy Jiulian's Face, many young prodigies looked at Yu Xi with a hint of awe.

Although Fairy Jiulian's beauty was far-famed, her maid Yu Xi was not far behind. Having cultivated to the Divine Fire Realm Ninth Heaven at such an age, she would likely be able to refine a Divine Bridge and step into the Divine Bridge Realm before long.

"So you are actually Fairy Jiulian's maid. My apologies for the lack of respect."

Lin Ran cupped his fists slightly as a polite gesture.

"You don't need to treat me as Fairy Jiulian's maid; you just need to treat me simply as your competitor."

Yu Xi said proudly.

The purpose of her participating in this recruitment ceremony was to join the Zifu Holy Land forcefully through her own strength and talent.

If she had to rely on Fairy Jiulian's prestige to join the Zifu Holy Land, why would she bother with this extra step?

Just then, a crimson stream of light slowly flew in from the distant horizon.

It was a woman whose beauty was so peerless it could be called unparalleled in this world.

It was Fairy Jiulian!

Fairy Jiulian was clearly stunned for a moment when she saw Lin Ran and Yu Xi on the battle stage, obviously not expecting the two of them to be fighting each other.

But she didn't say anything, merely offering a smile to both Lin Ran and Yu Xi.

"Lady Jiulian, did you pass the assessment?"

The Green-robed Elder's expression appeared somewhat respectful as he nodded and smiled at Fairy Jiulian.

With a faint smile on her lips, Fairy Jiulian nodded in return.

"Hehe, as expected of Fairy Jiulian, joining the Zifu Holy Land is indeed as easy as pie."

"Alright, you two, let your battle begin."

The Green-robed Elder said with a chuckle.

Yu Xi looked at Lin Ran with burning eyes as the phantom of a Divine Beast manifested behind her.

That Divine Beast was a divine bird, its body suffused with terrifying flames. Its wings spread out like two clouds of fire, blotting out the sun and sky, radiating vigorous life force and terrifying killing intent.

This was the Divine Beast Qingluan!!

"Pill Fire Burning the Nine Heavens!"

Yu Xi struck out with a palm, and the Qingluan phantom behind her flapped its wings. Green flames immediately covered the sky, falling like raindrops, violent and dense.

"Brilliant World Burning!"

Lin Ran activated his Innate Pure Yang Immortal Body and unleashed his second Origin Divine Ability.

Instantly!

The terrifying Innate Pure Yang Chaos Fire surged out, condensing into an eternal sun in the firmament, its terrifying temperature seemingly capable of melting all things in the world!

Even the Qingluan fire was melted in an instant before it, having absolutely no power to resist!

Chaos Fire was originally the first wisp of flame nurtured from within the Chaos; it was the fire that separated heaven and earth!

Its power was simply beyond words!

And this Chaos Fire was further augmented by Innate Pure Yang Qi, its power reaching an even higher level!

"What?!"

Yu Xi also hadn't expected her ultimate Move to be dismantled so easily.

She also hadn't expected that, even though they were both at the Divine Fire Realm Ninth Heaven, Lin Ran's strength would be so terrifying!

That eternal sun crashed down with a rumble, giving her a sense of irrepressible despair!