107: The competition begins

A Mysterious Maiden Palace Disciple said, "Saintess, it's said that there are two people, one named Ling Shaoqin and the other named Chi Changsheng, who are both quite good. Should we recruit them in advance?"

Lan Lingji sat lazily in a large chair and said, "Let's wait and see. They are only at the first level of the Knowing Profound Realm. At their age, their talent is still far behind those from the Southern Region."

As the two were talking, Chi Changsheng and Ling Shaoqin walked over together. Chi Changsheng said, "Saintess Lan, I have admired you for a long time and came specifically to greet you. If there is an opportunity today, I hope to join the Mysterious Maiden Palace."

Ling Shaoqin held a fan, opened it, and fanned himself, saying, "I feel the same. I very much hope to join the Mysterious Maiden Palace."

"Step back. After seeing your strength, we will consider it."

"Yes! Thank you, Saintess."

An Elder from the Flying Feather Sect acted as the host. He had already stepped onto the battle platform and said, "The top ten of this assembly can freely choose to join any of the four Southern Region powers. The others who make it into the top twenty will be selected by the four powers based on their preference."

"The top ten can decide for themselves which power to join? That's great! Young Master Changsheng of the Red Dragon Manor and Young Master Ling of Lingyun Hall will definitely join one of them."

"Hahaha, stop being so boy-crazy. They won't take a second look at you. Saintess Lan Lingji of the Mysterious Maiden Palace is here; they're the perfect match," some female Martial Artists whispered among themselves.

Shi Bao said disdainfully, "That bastard Chi Changsheng stole someone else's Pure Yang Bloodline and still calls himself a damn Young Master! They're all going to die here today."

"What did you say?! You dare to slander Young Master Changsheng? I think you've grown tired of living!"

"Get lost!" Boom!!

"Ah..." Several women were directly blown away by Shi Bao's aura.

A young man walked over; it was Yu Li from the Red Dragon Manor. "Who is slandering our Red Dragon Manor's number one Prodigy Genius?"

"It's him! He even dared to attack us, how shameless!" said a Disciple of the Celestial Maiden Palace.

"Hmm? Aren't you the trash who were kicked out of my Red Dragon Manor? How did you end up in the Hidden Blade Sect?" Yu Li said.

Shi Bao looked at him. "I dare you to say that to me one more time!"

Shi Feng quickly held him back and said, "Fatty Bao! Don't be in a hurry; not a single one of them will escape today."

"Hmph! Trash! Don't let me run into you on the battle platform today," Yu Li said disdainfully.

The host said, "Silence! The great competition is about to begin. Stop arguing."

"Wait!" Lan Lingji suddenly shouted, then flew onto the battle platform, causing a sensation.

"Who is this? She's so beautiful!" The crowd below buzzed with discussion.

Lan Lingji said, "Since we are selecting twenty people, let twenty people stand up here directly! Anyone who can defeat them will take their spot. After four hours, whoever remains on the stage will be the top twenty of this great competition."

"Good! We'll do as Saintess Lan says; it'll save time."

Soon, twenty people from various powers jumped onto the battle platform. Chi Changsheng and the others were among them, looking triumphant.

Below the stage, Shi Bao said, "What do you think of that woman just now?"

"Hmm? What do you mean?" Jiang Ye asked.

"One of these days, I'll take you to find someone like her so you can break through."

Shi Feng immediately perked up. "Really? You're not bragging, are you?"

"Don't worry, how could I brag about something like this?"

Jiang Ye said, "If it's a lie, don't blame the two of us for being ruthless!"

At this moment, a Sword Cultivator flew onto the battle platform on a sword, arrived in front of Chi Changsheng, and said, "I've come to challenge him!"

"Huh? Big Brother? Fatty Bao, has he looked for you guys?"