Targeted by Li Jianping

Following the guidance provided by the System, Su Ming dashed toward Chu Fan's location.

One could only say it was truly a Secret Realm specially prepared by Li Jianping.

Less than half an hour after entering this Secret Realm, Chu Fan had already obtained quite a few Opportunities.

If it weren't for the fact that the Heavenly Fate Chaos effect had already ended and the destiny points required to plunder Opportunities had skyrocketed, Su Ming would definitely not have let Chu Fan get so much as a blade of grass.

[Chu Fan is changing position, please adjust direction, Host]

"Changing again?"

Hearing the System's prompt, Su Ming sensed something was wrong.

This wasn't the first time Chu Fan had changed position.

From the start of his pursuit until now, Chu Fan had changed directions six times.

This was too frequent and unreasonable.

It was as if the other party knew something in advance, changing his trajectory with a very clear purpose.

"That fellow Li Jianping didn't just customize the challenge environment... he might have even told Chu Fan the layout of this Secret Realm!"

Only this could explain why the other party kept finding Opportunities and why his movements were so precise.

"That guy's movement speed isn't right either; it's very likely Li Jianping gave him a movement-type Magic Treasure."

"Li Jianping's 'crooked referee' tactics are almost on par with the Thief Country from my past life."

Cursing under his breath, Su Ming had no choice but to change his pursuit direction.

Just then, a sword light streaked in from the distance.

The angle of that sword light was so tricky that it was clearly the result of a long-planned setup.

However, facing this pre-prepared sword light, Su Ming simply reached out and crushed it.

With his current Physical Body, he could completely ignore attacks below the Longevity Realm Sixth Layer.

Seeing Su Ming crush the sword light with his bare hands, the assassin immediately turned around to flee.

But as soon as he turned, Su Ming was already behind him, his right hand resting on the other person's crown.

"Interesting. It hasn't even been half an hour, and people are already choosing to intercept and kill others?"

"Even if the rules allow for mutual attacks, this is a bit too early."

"Was this your own decision? Or did someone instruct you in advance?"

Facing Su Ming's questioning, the Disciple chose to forfeit without a word.

His purpose for coming here wasn't to participate in the Sect Grand Competition.

Seeing this, Su Ming's expression darkened completely.

Every time he thought Li Jianping had reached his limit, the other party always managed to sink even lower.

Since you're all acting like this, don't blame me, Su Ming, for being ruthless.

Once he got his hands on the Half-step Void Realm Spirit Puppet, he wanted to see how many more tricks Li Jianping could pull!

If he didn't tear down the Three Saints Sect's Sect Master's Main Hall by then, he, Su Ming, would write his name backwards!

However, before completely falling out, he still had to take what was his.

He was going to empty out everything in the Three Saints Secret Realm in one go!

Just as Su Ming was about to step away, several puffs of mist suddenly exploded around him, and a strange fragrance wafted out from the mist.

"beast luring incense? You've really outdone yourself!"

It was one thing to have people target him in advance, but to actually set up beast luring incense as a backup plan...

This was clearly intended to delay him so that Chu Fan could obtain enough Opportunities and points.

"System, consume 20,000 destiny points to interfere with all the Opportunities Chu Fan encounters next!"

As soon as Su Ming finished speaking, a large number of Yao Beasts arrived, drawn by the beast luring incense.

Seeing the lone Su Ming, a clear look of hunger appeared in their eyes.

The Elders watching from outside the Secret Realm all sensed something was wrong at this moment.

"Why would that Disciple carry beast luring incense into the Secret Realm? And in such a large quantity..."

"There are Fifth Layer of Longevity Realm Yao Beasts among this pack! He's likely in danger..."

"No matter what, we must ensure Su Ming doesn't suffer any accidents; otherwise, once his parents find out, it would be a catastrophe for our Three Saints Sect..."

While the Elders were discussing fervently, Li Jianping spoke up, "Everyone, please rest assured. With me here, I won't let a single hair on Su Ming's head be harmed!"

Obviously, Li Jianping intended to teleport Su Ming out of the Secret Realm the moment he showed signs of weakness.

Afterward, he would use the excuse of caring for Su Ming's safety to silence him.

In this way, he would be interfering with him indirectly. If Su Ming refused to accept it, Li Jianping would give him another chance, but Su Ming would have to pay a corresponding price to re-enter the competition... for example, giving up that chaos spirit crystal.

Of course, it would be fine even if he didn't give it.

Li Jianping would still give Su Ming a chance, but he would deliberately emphasize that the Opportunity was only because of Su Ming's special status.

Then, he would 'accidentally' leak this matter to certain Disciples. Soon, the entire younger generation of the Three Saints Sect would know that Su Ming had been eliminated but was given a second chance only because of his special status.

As a result, the younger generation of the Three Saints Sect would subconsciously ostracize and hold prejudices against Su Ming.

Li Jianping's plan was indeed good, but he ignored one important fact.

That was the assumption that Su Ming would be injured by the Yao Beasts before him.

Inside the Secret Realm, Su Ming looked at the Yao Beasts surrounding him with fierce glints in their eyes and rubbed his fists.

"I'm in a foul mood right now, so I'll start with you all..."

He let out a sinister grin and then charged directly into the encirclement of Yao Beasts, beginning a slaughter.

Whether they were in the Transcendent Realm or the Longevity Realm, not a single Yao Beast could withstand one of Su Ming's punches.

Their end was either having their Physical Bodies blasted into fragments or dying with their bodies relatively intact.

At this moment, including Li Jianping, every Elder who witnessed this scene had their mouths wide open.

"A First Layer of Longevity Realm cultivation base killing a Fifth Layer of Longevity Realm Yao Beast with one punch? Am I dreaming?!"

"This boy is terrifying; to have such combat power at such a young age..."

"Over a hundred Yao Beasts attracted by the beast luring incense were slaughtered in less than thirty breaths... First place this time will surely be his."

Hearing the Elders' comments, Li Jianping's face darkened completely.

He had arranged for Disciples to intercept him early and set up beast luring incense, all so his plan could be carried out smoothly.

He had even prepared plans to counter Su Ming's use of the chaos spirit crystal and to deal with his Guardian.

With all his calculations, he never expected Su Ming himself to possess such terrifying strength.

With this kind of combat power, perhaps only that Vicious Beast within the Secret Realm could rival him.

That was a Taotie with a fragmented Bloodline; although it was only at the Longevity Realm Sixth Layer, with its innate Divine Ability, even those at the Longevity Realm Eighth Layer could do nothing against it.

However, to pave the way for Chu Fan, Li Jianping had suppressed this Taotie in advance.

Now it seemed that no matter what, he had to release the Taotie.

However, just as Li Jianping was about to remotely undo the Taotie's Seal, he sensed Chu Fan's spiritual energy around the Seal.

"Damn it! Why is he there?"

Li Jianping never expected that Chu Fan, who already knew part of the Secret Realm's layout in advance, would actually run to the place where he had suppressed the Vicious Beast.

Are the treasures in the Secret Realm not attractive enough? Is it worth you running all the way here?