10: Chapter 10 The Five Clans Grand Competition

The next day.

As dawn broke, Guangnan City became lively.

The Five Families Grand Competition was an annual grand event in Guangnan City.

The five major Families—Shen, Wang, Li, Zhao, and Chen—each sent ten young Disciples to compete at the Martial Arts Arena in the city center.

The results of the competition not only concerned the reputation of each Family but also the distribution of resources in Guangnan City for the coming year.

On this day every year, Guangnan City would be empty as countless people flocked to the Martial Arts Arena, wanting to catch a glimpse of the five Families' Prodigies.

In front of the Shen Mansion.

Shen Qingyuan lazily walked out of Wutong Garden, followed by Luo Qingyue in white robes.

Shen Quan had been waiting at the entrance for a long time. Seeing Shen Qingyuan come out, he hurriedly went to meet him: "Ninth Uncle! You're finally out! My father and the others have already gone to the Martial Arts Stage, so let's head over quickly!"

Shen Qingyuan yawned: "What's the rush? It's not like we're rushing to be reincarnated."

Shen Quan smiled sheepishly, but his eyes couldn't help but glance behind him.

A white robe, cold as frost, features as beautiful as a painting...

Fairy Qingyue!

Although he had seen her yesterday, seeing her again today still left him thoroughly stunned.

He composed himself and quickly looked away, not daring to stare.

The three of them boarded the carriage and headed toward the Martial Arts Arena.

...

East of Guangnan City, the Martial Arts Arena.

This thousand-acre Martial Arts Arena was bustling with noise today, with flags fluttering in the wind.

On the high platform on the east side of the arena, the five major Families took their seats one after another.

When Patriarch Shen Tianze led the Shen Family members onto the high platform, Li Family Clan Chief Li Wanshan, Zhao Family Clan Chief Zhao Qiankun, and Chen Family Clan Chief Chen Jiuzhou all stood up to exchange greetings.

Only the Wang Family Clan Chief, Wang Zhenshan, sat motionless with a dark expression.

Patriarch Shen Tianze didn't mind and led everyone to their seats.

Shen Qingyuan sat by his side, still looking lazy, while Luo Qingyue stood quietly behind him, her white clothes like snow, cold and ethereal.

Shen Quan stood to the side, his gaze sweeping across the surroundings, his eyes filled with eager excitement.

After taking the nirvana pill, his Aptitude had been greatly improved, and his cultivation had reached a Breakthrough to the first level of the Soul Fire Realm in one go.

Today was the moment for him to test his strength.

"Since everyone is here, let's begin."

Patriarch Shen Tianze stood up and said loudly: "Today is the Five Families Grand Competition, and the rules remain the same. Each Family will send their younger generation Disciples to draw lots for duels. The winners advance, and the losers are eliminated. The final three winners will be eligible to enter the Secret Realm deep within the Tiannan Mountains!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the young Disciples present became excited.

Several matches on the stage were unremarkable. Li Han of the Li Family and Zhao Wushuang of the Zhao Family won one after another, with sparse cheers from the stands.

Until the announcer's voice rang out again—

"Next match: Shen Quan of the Shen Family versus Chen Xuanji of the Chen Family!"

Boom—

The entire audience instantly erupted!

Shen Quan, the son of the Shen Family Clan Chief.

Chen Xuanji, the most outstanding Disciple of the Chen Family's current generation, eighteen years old, said to have already touched the threshold of the Soul Fire Realm.

The clash between these two was bound to be a fierce battle between a Dragon and a tiger!

Shen Quan stood up and walked toward the stage with steady steps and a calm expression.

He knew in his heart that in the past, he would have felt a hint of pressure facing Chen Xuanji.

But after taking the nirvana pill, his cultivation had broken through to the Soul Fire Realm; Chen Xuanji could not be his opponent.

On the stage, Chen Xuanji was already standing.

He wore a green robe, had a cold face, and stood with his hands behind his back, his Aura as steady as a mountain.

"Brother Chen, please."

Shen Quan cupped his fists: "Please!"

Before his voice faded, he threw a punch!

The fist gale whistled, and its Aura was more than twice as strong as when he fought Wang Teng five days ago!

A flash of surprise crossed Chen Xuanji's eyes. He stepped aside to dodge the punch and simultaneously struck out with a palm. The palm wind was sharp, aimed straight at Shen Quan's chest.

Shen Quan did not dodge. He threw another punch, meeting it head-on!

"Bang!"

The two collided and retreated.

Shen Quan steadied himself, excitement flashing in his eyes.

After taking the nirvana pill, he felt that the circulation speed of the spiritual energy in his body had increased by at least thirty percent, and his Physical Body strength had increased by more than fifty percent.

In the past, he always felt strained when clashing with others, but now he only felt exhilarated!

"Again!"

He roared and lunged forward again!

Punches, palms, kicks, elbows—the two were instantly locked in a fierce battle!

Their Moves were wide and powerful, spiritual energy surged, and dull thuds rang out continuously from the stage, causing the surrounding array patterns to tremble slightly.

On the viewing platform, Patriarch Shen Tianze sat in the main seat, his face calm, but a hint of relief flashed in his eyes—this kid had indeed made significant progress after taking the pill given by Little Nine.

On the stage, the battle grew more intense. Shen Quan fought with increasing courage, every punch hitting home, and every Move carrying a desperate ruthlessness.

Chen Xuanji remained steady, countering every Move without revealing any weakness.

The two fought from the east side of the stage to the west, and from the south to the north, for a full half-stick of incense's time.

Finally, Shen Quan found an opportunity and forced Chen Xuanji back to the edge of the stage with a palm strike.

Chen Xuanji steadied himself, a complex look flashing in his eyes as he looked at Shen Quan.

"Brother Shen's strength is formidable; I admit defeat." He suddenly cupped his fists and said loudly, "In this match, I concede."

The crowd was in an uproar!

"Concede? Chen Xuanji conceded?"

"How long has it been? Chen Xuanji is someone who has touched the threshold of the Soul Fire Realm!"

"When did Shen Quan become so strong?"

On the viewing platform, discussions broke out everywhere.

Chen Family Clan Chief Chen Jiuzhou frowned, staring at Chen Xuanji on the stage.

He knew his son—he was steady and never conceded easily.

Since he took the initiative to concede, he must have noticed something.

Sure enough, after Chen Xuanji stepped off the stage, he came to Chen Jiuzhou's side and whispered, "Father, Shen Quan has hidden his strength. He should have already broken through to the Soul Fire Realm."

Chen Jiuzhou's pupils constricted.

A seventeen-year-old in the Soul Fire Realm? He glanced at the calm Patriarch Shen Tianze—the Shen Family's foundation was truly deep.

In a corner of the stands, Wang Teng watched Shen Quan walk off the stage with a cold gaze, a look of disdain curling at the corner of his mouth.

He looked down at his palm, where a faint crimson light flowed, and a scorching Aura flashed and vanished.

The Shen Family? Once he revealed the terror of the Crimson Sun Precious Body, he would shock everyone today!

He looked away, his eyes full of contempt.

On the high platform, Shen Qingyuan still leaned lazily against the back of his chair, not even bothering to lift his eyelids.

What was so interesting about a fight in the Meridian Opening Realm?

He thought listlessly—he hadn't signed in today yet, and he wondered what he would get.

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