59: Chapter 59 The Favorite Contestant for the Championship, A Chance to Form the Core

Inside the practice room.

After hearing Junior Sister Zhou's message, the spiritual light surrounding Bai Yunzhou dissipated, ending his Cultivation.

After a recent period of bitter Cultivation, with the blessing of the ten-thousand-year spiritual milk, his Cultivation Realm had reached the Peak of Mid Foundation Establishment.

Now, he was only a step away from Late Foundation Establishment.

In addition, his Blood Battle Eight Desolations Fist had also entered Major Achievement, and this caused the strength of his Physical Body to reach a terrifying level once again.

Compared to ordinary Peak Foundation Establishment Cultivators, it was definitely superior.

Of course, besides the improvement in his Physical Body and Realm, his Divine Sense had also significantly improved compared to before.

All of this was thanks to him Cultivating the Art of Refining Spirit to the second layer.

Originally, based on his speed of Cultivating the Art of Refining Spirit, reaching this stage would have taken at least another month.

However, due to the auxiliary effects of the nourishing embryo, it allowed him to Cultivate the Art of Refining Spirit to the second layer in such a short time.

Compared to the first layer of the Art of Refining Spirit, after reaching the second layer, the strength of his Divine Sense surged by nearly double once again.

At the same time, his perception range expanded accordingly. Even without deliberately urging it, every little disturbance around his Immortal Cave was clearly discernible to him.

Of course, besides the improvements in Cultivation, Physical Body, and Divine Sense,

he had also preliminarily refined several treasures previously purchased from Jubao Pavilion, as well as the green ruler Spirit Treasure, allowing him to command them against enemies.

"The harvest from this closed-door Cultivation can truly be described as massive!"

After sorting through his thoughts, Bai Yunzhou was very satisfied in his heart.

"With my current strength, coupled with these treasures, entering the top ten of the Inner Sect should be a piece of cake!"

Pulling back his thoughts, he stood up and pushed open the door of the practice room, immediately seeing Zhou Zhiting waiting at the entrance.

He discovered that after just a few days of not seeing her, the Aura on Junior Sister Zhou had already changed.

Not only was her Physical Body Aura thicker than before, but a faint intent of slaughter also lingered around her, obviously having a great Breakthrough in her Cultivation.

"Senior Brother, you have emerged from closed-door Cultivation!"

Seeing him come out, Zhou Zhiting hurriedly stepped forward, her tone carrying a hint of joy.

Bai Yunzhou's Divine Sense subconsciously swept across her body, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes.

The other party's Cultivation had actually reached the Peak of Early Foundation Establishment!

Furthermore, it was only a step away from the Middle Stage!

What surprised him even more was that he could clearly perceive the rhythm of the Cultivation Technique operating within Zhou Zhiting's body, which was precisely the Cultivation Technique Aura of the Blood Battle Eight Desolations Fist.

And it was already smooth and fluent, obviously Cultivated to the Major Achievement Realm, leaving only a step away from Perfection.

You must know that he also Cultivated the Blood Battle Eight Desolations Fist, and he knew very well how difficult it was to Cultivate this fist technique.

Now he had only barely reached Major Achievement, yet he did not expect Junior Sister Zhou to have also reached Major Achievement, and was even just a kick away from Perfection.

"Junior Sister Zhou's talent in terms of Body Cultivators is truly monstrous to the extreme!"

Bai Yunzhou praised sincerely.

"This is all thanks to the Thunder Rhinoceros gauntlets gifted by Senior Brother, as well as the guidance of Senior Ye."

Zhou Zhiting said somewhat embarrassedly.

"Previously, when I was Cultivating the Blood Battle Overlord Fist, progress was also slow, and then Senior Ye let me master the fist technique and go fight and kill Yao Beasts."

"Then I discovered that in the process of fighting and killing Yao Beasts, my fist technique progressed extremely fast."

"That is why I could Breakthrough to this stage in such a short time."

Hearing this, Bai Yunzhou couldn't help but look at the distant Ye Jinglan.

He did not expect the other party to be so kind-hearted as to guide Zhou Zhiting's Cultivation.

However, when he noticed the other party's gaze, he instantly understood.

That gaze was surprisingly similar to when his master looked at him.

Did this mean he had the intention of taking a Disciple?

Just as he was deep in thought, Zhou Zhiting's voice came from the side once again.

"Senior Brother Bai, the test for the Inner Sect Grand Competition is about to begin. We need to hurry to the Inner Gate Plaza to gather."

"Good."

Bai Yunzhou nodded. The two did not delay any longer and immediately flew on their swords toward the direction of the Inner Gate Plaza.

Not long after, the two arrived at the Inner Gate Plaza, landing on their swords alongside many Disciples who had rushed over.

Compared to the Outer Sect Plaza, the area of the Inner Gate Plaza was much larger. The bluestone slabs paved on the ground were also of a harder material than the black gold stone of the Outer Sect.

At the same time, complex spiritual power runes were engraved on these bluestone slabs, combining into a huge Formation, seemingly used to strengthen the sturdiness of the entire plaza.

At this moment, the plaza was already bustling with people.

Thousands of Inner Sect Disciples gathered here, gathered in groups of twos and threes to discuss animatedly, the noisy sounds rising one after another.

"For this Inner Sect Grand Competition, I am most optimistic about Senior Brother Li!"

"You mean Senior Brother Li Dongjun? He was ranked third in the Inner Sect in the previous session, and the Qingxuan Sword Technique he Cultivates has reached Perfection, and it is indeed possible for him to become the top of the list."

"However, I am even more optimistic about Senior Sister Zhang Miaoyi!"

"Senior Sister Zhang is skilled in Formation assistance, combining offense and defense. In the last Sect trial, she defeated three Cultivators of the same Realm single-handedly, and her combat power is astonishing!"

"Now that so much time has passed and she still hasn't broken through to Core Formation, her Formation mastery is probably even more terrifying!"

"I instead feel that Senior Brother Wang Chuan has a chance to win first place this time!"

"Senior Brother Wang Chuan? Didn't he just barely enter the top ten in the last Inner Sect Grand Competition?"

"You guys probably don't know about this, but I heard that he recently obtained an incredible spear Spirit Treasure, and his offensive methods are now extremely domineering!"

"Hiss! He actually obtained a Spirit Treasure. He actually has such an Opportunity!"

"..."

Amidst the discussions, most of the people mentioned were Inner Sect Disciples who had long been famous in the Inner Sect, and their words were full of awe and admiration.

Suddenly, someone changed the topic and mentioned two recently rising names.

"Speaking of which, besides the veteran Disciples of the Inner Sect in this Grand Competition, our Inner Sect also has a few rising rookies. What do you all think of them?"

"You mean Bai Yunzhou, and those few like Liu Qingmo?"

"That's right, it's just those few!"

"Although these few only recently promoted from the Outer Sect to the Inner Sect, it is said that their combat power is not weak!"

"Especially that Bai Yunzhou, not long ago he was hunted down by Gu Yuncheng, Meng Tingchuan, and others in Yunmeng Mountain, yet he successfully escaped."

"I have also heard about this, but at that time he didn't escape by his own strength; rather, Deng Mufeng and a few others went to rescue him."

"However, even so, Bai Yunzhou being able to persist for a long time under the pursuit of Gu Yuncheng and the others is enough to show that his strength is extraordinary. Thinking about it, entering the top hundred in this Inner Sect Grand Competition should not be a big problem."

"This Junior Brother cares so much about these rookies like Bai Yunzhou; could it be that you bet on them in the market?"

"Correct!"

"..."

Everyone discussed animatedly. Even though they were optimistic about Bai Yunzhou and the others, they only felt that these few could barely enter the top hundred.

After all, the time they entered the Inner Sect was too short, and their Realm was only Mid Foundation Establishment.

Because of this, his arrival did not attract too much attention.

At this time, he and Zhou Zhiting were in the crowd, sizing up the Disciples on the plaza.

The reason was also very simple. Now that there were many Inner Sect Disciples, he naturally wanted to find the Opportunities he could plunder among these people.

[Name]: Zhang Shitou

[Realm]: Late Foundation Establishment

[Destiny Grid]: Thin Spiritual Seed (White)

[Destiny]: Diligent Hands and Feet (Green), Cowardly (Gray), Miscellaneous Spiritual Roots (Gray)

[Favorability]: None

[Recent Opportunity]: None

...

[Name]: Li Xiaohe

[Realm]: Peak Foundation Establishment

[Destiny Grid]: Barely Core Formation (White)

[Destiny]: Good Memory (Green), Afraid of Insect Yao (Gray), Average Spiritual Root (Gray)

[Favorability]: None

[Recent Opportunity]: Enter the top hundred in the Inner Sect Grand Competition and obtain a reward of ten thousand Spirit Stones.

...

After looking around, anyone who had an Opportunity was related to this Inner Sect Grand Competition.

However, Bai Yunzhou had already set his goal for this Inner Sect Grand Competition as the top ten, and specifically to rush to the eighth place, seizing Liu Qingmo's Opportunity.

Therefore, he naturally could no longer acquire the Opportunity rewarded for other rankings.

Fortunately, he wasn't too disappointed; after all, he was already used to this kind of thing.

But right at this moment, an exclamation suddenly came from ahead, catching his attention.

"Look quickly, Senior Brother Wang Chuan is here!"

"I heard he is the frontrunner for winning the Inner Sect championship this time, and the people betting on him to win the championship in the market are also the most."

"..."

Following the sound, Bai Yunzhou saw a young man holding a crimson raging flame spear, driving a flame escape light and landing with a boom, making the surrounding air appear a bit scorching hot.

This young man was dressed in red tight-fitting martial attire, with a burly figure and a somewhat arrogant expression. When he landed, his sole stomped down, and the bluestone slabs actually trembled slightly.

He held the spear with its tip pointing down and paused it on the ground. Amidst the splashing sparks, violent spiritual power fluctuations spread out, causing Disciples within several zhang around him to instinctively retreat, not daring to get close to him.

"Senior Brother Wang Chuan's Aura is so strong! As expected of someone who obtained a Spirit Treasure!"

"That is naturally the case. With the Raging Flame Spear in hand, Senior Brother Wang's offensive power can be called top-tier among the same Realm, and his hope of winning the championship is extremely high!"

"..."

The Disciples' discussions became increasingly heated, and their gazes were filled with awe.

Listening to the discussions of the crowd ahead, Bai Yunzhou subconsciously opened the other party's panel.

[Name]: Wang Chuan

[Realm]: Peak Foundation Establishment

[Destiny Grid]: Blazing Fire Emperor (Gold)

[Destiny]: Fire Spirit Affinity (Blue), Fiery Disposition (Gray), Spear Like a Dragon (Cyan)

[Favorability]: None

[Recent Opportunity]: In the Inner Sect Grand Competition, rely on the spear Spirit Treasure to win the championship in one fell swoop, obtain the qualification to enter the Spirit Spring Secret Realm, Cultivate in the Heavenly Pool for half a year, and successfully Breakthrough to Core Formation.

"Actually Cultivated for half a year?"

Bai Yunzhou's eyes showed contemplation.

He remembered that Liu Qingmo won eighth place, and the Cultivation time was only half a month.

"That is to say, the height of the ranking will determine the length of Cultivation time in that Heavenly Pool?"

Thinking of this, he had the idea of obtaining a higher ranking.

Right at this moment, another exclamation came from afar, attracting his attention.

"It is Senior Brother Li Dongjun! He is here too!"

Bai Yunzhou raised his eyes and looked. He saw a cyan light piercing through the sky on the eastern horizon. The speed was extremely fast, and in a flash, it arrived above the plaza.

The cyan light dissipated, and a cyan-robed figure landed steadily on a sword, which was precisely Li Dongjun.

His figure was upright and tall, his face handsome, and sword hums faintly appeared around his body. A pure and sharp Sword Qi quietly spread out, forming a sharp contrast with Wang Chuan's flame spiritual power.

Bai Yunzhou similarly opened the other party's panel, and his eyes lit up.

[Name]: Li Dongjun

[Realm]: Late Foundation Establishment

[Destiny Grid]: qinglian sword Sovereign (Gold)

[Destiny]: Sword Heart Resonating (Gold), Arrogant and Proud (Gray), Metal-Biased Spiritual Root (Cyan)

[Favorability]: None

[Recent Opportunity]: Defeated by Wang Chuan with a single spear strike in the Inner Sect Grand Competition, failing to enter the top ten, choosing to leave the Sect for experiential training, and obtaining the earth heart gold fruit at Panlong Ridge half a year later to break through to Core Formation in one fell swoop.