Li Xu has reached the ninth level of Qi Refining. Although he can wield a sword, it consumes a lot of spiritual power.
In order to preserve his spiritual power, Li Xu could only speed up and move forward.
By the time he arrived at the main peak, it was already an hour later.
Here the fairy spirit is lingering, and there are spiritual springs and streams.
There are pavilions and pavilions on the mountain, and cranes are flying.
There are many rare birds and animals around the main peak.
This is also a place for cultivation for inner disciples and core disciples.
The outer sect and miscellaneous disciples can come here only on the big competition day a year.
On weekdays, entry is not allowed.
By the time Li Xu arrived, the mountain was already overcrowded, with at least 60,000 to 70,000 people gathered.
Ninety percent of them are handyman disciples from the four peaks of the outer courtyard, and the other 10% are outer disciples.
"There are many more people participating in the competition today than last year!"
"No, our sect has recruited many handyman disciples this year, so there are naturally a lot more people."
"The more people there are, the greater the competition. There are only a hundred people allowed to enter the outer gate."
"No, I heard that this year's outer sect quota has been increased by fifty people.
I heard that our sect and Hanyue Sect are competing for the spiritual mine.
It is necessary to train more outer disciples to garrison in the spiritual mining area outside. "
"..."
Li Xu listened to the discussions around him and walked forward quietly.
He knew about the Hanyuezong, a large sect in the Dongzhou area that was as famous as their Changsheng Sect.
It can be said that in the entire Dongzhou, only Hanyue Sect can compete with their Changsheng Sect.
Although the two sects signed a non-aggression agreement.
But this is only limited to those at the Golden Core level and above.
Disciples below the Golden Core realm are not restricted.
So there were constant fights and bloody fights.
Especially in the fight for some unowned spiritual mines, bloodshed will occur from time to time.
Both sides also suffered casualties from each other.
As for how many more places there will be for outer disciples this time, Li Xu doesn't care.
If Li Xu wants to enter the outer gate, he can easily enter by showing his cultivation directly to the Shanggong Hall.
But Li Xu didn't want to.
What he wants is to enter the inner gate.
Moreover, he had to take his place in the Dabi Trial and enter the inner gate openly.
Because the cultivation resources of the inner sect are ten times that of the outer sect disciples.
If you get ranked in the competition, you will receive generous rewards.
Last year, the first place was rewarded with one mid-grade spiritual stone and 300 low-grade spiritual stones.
If Li Xu gets this ranking this year, he will get these rewards.
Li Xu can rely on these spiritual stone rewards to steadily build a successful foundation.
It can even expand the spiritual pool spring water in the Dantian space, helping Qinglian grow a little and better temper her body.
Li Xu stood among the crowd, quietly waiting for the start of the competition trial.
Because he arrived relatively late, he only waited for a stick of incense before there was movement on the main peak.
Suddenly someone exclaimed;
"Look, it's a crane."
"The elder has come down the mountain."
"The competition is about to begin."
"..."
As noisy sounds sounded.
Li Xu saw a crane suddenly flying down from the top of the mountain.
Behind him were eight young men and women with flying swords on their feet.
On top of the crane is a white-haired old man holding a whisk.
Li Xu took one look and recognized the person.
This is the inner sect elder, Zhenren Yuanhe.
His cultivation has reached the late stage of Jindan, and his strength is quite terrifying.
Li Xu once received some pointers from the other party when he was at the inner gate.
The young men and women behind him are all wearing blue and white robes and are inner disciples.
One of them is Lan Cai'er, a confidante who used to be close friends with Li Xu.
After a while, Elder Yuan He came to the foot of the mountain on a crane, suspended thirty meters in the air.
Behind him, Lan Cai'er and eight other inner sect disciples were all floating behind with flying swords on their feet.
The tens of thousands of disciples below all raised their heads and looked up excitedly.
There is a look of admiration and longing in the eyes...
The crane flapped its wings.
Elder Yuan He sat quietly on the back of the crane.
Eight inner disciples, two rows on the left and right, were lined up at this moment.
"It's Elder Yuanhe."
“That’s right, the last time we preached to outsiders, it was Elder Yuanhe who came to teach.
His cultivation has reached the middle stage of Jindan, and his lifespan has exceeded five hundred years. "
"The people behind them are all inner disciples. I know that one, Lan Cai'er.
We were recruited into the sect together at the beginning.
Unfortunately, ten years have passed and I am still a handyman disciple.
However, she became the inner sect's genius and was hailed as the most promising genius in the sect. "
"..."
The people around were buzzing with excitement.
At this time, a young disciple from the inner sect suddenly shouted loudly:
"quiet!"
The sound was not loud, but under the conduction of his strong spiritual power, the sound spread throughout the valley.
The 60,000 to 70,000 people at the foot of the mountain suddenly became quiet.
Master Yuanhe, who was sitting on the back of the crane, heard that the scene was quiet, and then slowly opened his eyes.
His deep gaze swept across the foot of the mountain.
Seeing everyone looking at him, he spoke in a longer voice:
"Wuhua Tianbao, the dragon's light shines on the ruins of the cow fight.
I, the Changsheng Sect, have outstanding people.
This year’s outer sect competition, I hope all disciples will do their best.
It is now divided into two major competition trials.
In the first game, whoever can hold on for ten breaths under the intimidation of the Spirit-Taking Pearl can pass the level. "
While speaking, Master Yuanhe spread his palms.
A red orb has appeared in the palm of his hand.
The orb emits red light, and Li Xu can feel the cold feeling even if he is far away.
But at the foot of the mountain, a pot exploded instantly.
"Lingzhuzhu?"
"what is that?"
"I do not know?"
"Ten breaths is not a long time, isn't it?"
"Yes, no matter what, even if we bite off our tongues, we have to stick to it. It's only ten breaths, and it will be over soon."
"..."
People around him spoke one after another and discussed countermeasures with each other.
Only Li Xu pursed his lips slightly.
He was once an inner disciple, so he naturally knew about this spirit-capturing bead.
That is Zhenren Yuanhe’s natal magic weapon.
It has powerful power to capture souls and souls.
If you use it with all your strength, let alone everyone present.
Even foundation-building monks may not be able to hold on for ten breaths.
Yuanhe Zhenren didn’t explain much.
The first competition is basically a large-scale elimination of contestants.
At this moment, he was just sitting cross-legged on the crane.
He shouted to the bottom:
"The first game of the competition begins..."
