50: Chapter 50 A Do-or-Die Battle

The reward for the top one hundred is actually entry into the Yuan Kong Ancient Realm once. This time, the Vice Sect Master has really gone all out for the Intermediate Spirit Stone mine.

The Yuan Kong Ancient Realm isn't something you can just enter casually. It generally only opens once every ten years, and only those who have made significant contributions to the Sect can enter.

I remember it's been less than seven years since the last time the Secret Realm was opened, right?

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Yuan Kong Ancient Realm?

Yun Chenfei looked at Yi Kuhan with some confusion.

Don't look at me. I joined the Sect less than half a year before you, and I haven't been in either.

Yi Kuhan rolled her eyes beautifully at Yun Chenfei and then spoke.

Being a Senior Sister, you don't know anything when asked. You might as well just call me Senior Brother from now on.

Yun Chenfei muttered in a low voice.

Fortunately, Yi Kuhan was thinking about the Yuan Kong Ancient Realm at the time and didn't hear what he said, otherwise she would have surely given Yun Chenfei another earful.

The Yuan Kong Ancient Realm is the only Secret Realm of the Xuan Yue Sect, and because it requires a large amount of Spirit Stones to open each time.

The high-level members of the Xuan Yue Sect unanimously decided to open it once every ten years, and anyone who has made significant contributions to the Sect can enter.

Inside the Secret Realm, there are Cultivation Techniques, Legacies, Magic Treasures, high-grade weapons, and more left behind by past powerhouses of the Xuan Yue Sect.

In the past, no Disciple who entered the Secret Realm returned empty-handed; they always managed to bring out some treasures, more or less.

The Xuan Yue Sect's Vice Sect Master promised the top one hundred Disciples that after participating in the Intermediate Spirit Stone mine battle, regardless of victory or defeat, they would all be granted entry into the Yuan Kong Ancient Realm.

This reward seems incredibly tempting, but the risks involved are equally huge.

If one-third of the one hundred Disciples participating in this Spirit Stone mine battle can return alive, it would be considered a blessing.

Judging by the overall strength of both the Divine Firmament Sect and the Xuan Yue Sect, the Xuan Yue Sect's chance of winning is almost zero.

The top one hundred Disciples of the Xuan Yue Sect have an average cultivation level of around the fourth-grade Returning Origin Realm at most.

Meanwhile, the top one hundred Disciples of the Divine Firmament Sect have a minimum cultivation level of above the fourth-grade Returning Origin Realm, and their average cultivation level even reaches around the ninth-grade Returning Origin Realm.

One can imagine how great the disparity in strength between the two sides is.

This is the difference between having an Intermediate Spirit Stone mine and not having one.

But the Xuan Yue Sect is not entirely without hope of winning; as long as Yun Chenfei and Yi Kuhan can forcefully suppress the opponent's high-end combat power, victory is still possible.

That is why the Vice Sect Master and the Xuan Yue Sect's Elder council decided to stake everything on one throw, burn their bridges, and fight a desperate battle.

They have pinned all their hopes on Yun Chenfei and Yi Kuhan.

Tomorrow's Sect competition will have ten arenas. Each arena will select the top ten Disciples to participate in this Intermediate Spirit Stone mine battle.

Alright, everyone can go back and prepare for battle now.

Having said that, the Vice Sect Master walked down from the high platform.

Kid Yun and lass Han, you two come to the Sect main hall.

Just as Yun Chenfei and Yi Kuhan were about to turn and leave, they both received a voice transmission from the Vice Sect Master.

After exchanging a glance, the two turned and walked toward the Sect main hall together.

Upon entering the main hall, Yun Chenfei discovered that the Vice Sect Master, Hua Qianmo, Wei Changhe, and a group of other Elders were already waiting there.

Cough, cough!

Calling you two little ones here alone this time, you should know without me saying that it is for the Spirit Stone mine battle in ten days.

The Vice Sect Master said weakly.

Vice Sect Master, is your injury alright?

Wei Changhe asked worriedly.

The group of Elders also looked at the pale-faced Vice Sect Master simultaneously.

It's fine. I really didn't expect Xiang Tianba's Yin-Ming Divine Technique to have been cultivated to the Major Achievement stage.

During this encounter with him, although I was injured by his Yin-Ming Profound Qi, he was also hit by my Nine-Flame Palm.

After taking a Medicinal Pill, the Vice Sect Master continued.

If it weren't for the Vice Sect Master arriving in time to confront Xiang Tianba, I'm afraid this Intermediate Spirit Stone mine would have been completely out of our reach.

Wei Changhe said with relief.

It turned out that three days ago, a Xuan Yue Sect Disciple accidentally discovered an Intermediate Spirit Stone mine hidden in Black Stone Mountain.

After reporting it to the Sect, just as they were preparing to start mining, they were discovered by people from the Divine Firmament Sect. This matter alerted the Divine Firmament Sect's Vice Sect Master, Xiang Tianba.

Xiang Tianba came in person, intending to forcefully occupy the entire Intermediate Spirit Stone mine.

After a great battle, no one from the Xuan Yue Sect was a match for Xiang Tianba.

The Vice Sect Master happened to come out of seclusion at this time and, at this critical moment, rushed to Black Stone Mountain to intercept the powerful Xiang Tianba.

That was how the subsequent bet for the Spirit Stone mine battle came about.

The reason Xiang Tianba proposed that both sides each send one hundred Disciples to participate in the battle is because their overall strength is greater than ours.

Our only way to win is to take an unconventional path and attack when they are unprepared.

Sweeping his gaze toward Yun Chenfei and Yi Kuhan, the Vice Sect Master spoke.

To defeat the enemy, one must first strike their leader.

Is that what you mean, Vice Sect Master?

Yun Chenfei said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

You are a teachable child.

Seeing that Yun Chenfei understood immediately, the Vice Sect Master said with satisfaction.

However, to be safe, the Sect has also prepared some Medicinal Pills to increase your cultivation, as well as a set of third-rank Formation Flags.

Before he finished speaking, the Vice Sect Master took out two jade boxes and handed them to Yun Chenfei.

Opening the first jade box, Yun Chenfei discovered that it actually contained two sixth-tier elixirs—Guangling Pills.

Although he had quite a few seventh-rank elixirs on him, for the Vice Sect Master to be able to bring out two sixth-tier elixirs was already exhausting the entire strength of the Sect.

After all, in the Water Moon Continent, fifth-tier elixirs are already considered very rare, let alone sixth-tier elixirs.

I'm afraid these two sixth-tier elixirs were the best things the Vice Sect Master could offer.

The second jade box contained a set of Formation Flags; without a doubt, this must be the set of Formation Flags for that third-rank formation.

Putting away the jade boxes, Yun Chenfei looked at Yi Kuhan. Their gazes met, they smiled at each other, and they nodded in tacit understanding.

Act according to your ability, and prioritize your own safety.

I do not want to lose two great Prodigies for the sake of an Intermediate Spirit Stone mine.

Compared to the Intermediate Spirit Stone mine, you two are the hope for the future rise of the Sect.

Seeing this, the Vice Sect Master said.

Thank you, Vice Sect Master, for your high praise. My Senior Sister and I guarantee we will complete the mission!

If those people from the Divine Firmament Sect want my, Yun Chenfei's, life, they are not qualified enough.

Yun Chenfei said with soaring heroic spirit.

Hearing this, a smile finally appeared on the Vice Sect Master's pale face.

Han'er, keep an eye on this brat, lest he becomes arrogant and conceited, and ends up dying without even knowing how.

Although she knew Yun Chenfei's personality well and knew he wouldn't do such a thing, Hua Qianmo still worriedly exhorted Yi Kuhan.

Yes, Revered Master!

Glancing at Yun Chenfei, Yi Kuhan replied obediently.