Chapter 83

Jiang Chen suddenly realized that bringing Yan Chenyu wasn't too much trouble, but bringing the big yellow dog was the real hassle. The top-notch scheming dog would become the center of attention wherever he went, and he would also draw a lot of hostility.

The next day!

The sky had not yet brightened, but the Xuan Yang Square was already packed with people, even the vast square covering several miles seemed crowded.

Every year, the Qi Prefecture Grand Competition was a grand event in Xuan Yang City, and it would inevitably receive widespread attention.

Boom... Boom... Boom...

With the sound of the heavy war drums, the originally noisy square instantly became quiet. The sound of the war drums signified the beginning of the competition.

The war drums sounded from four directions, one after another, shaking the hearts of the people. The drum sounds, passed down from ancient times, had become a symbol of battle. Warriors on the battlefield, upon hearing the heavy drum sounds, could not help but feel their blood boil.

On the four sides of Xuan Yang Square, there were four long passages, each with four golden characters written on them.

On the east side was the Xuan Yi Gate, on the west side was the Tian Jian Gate, on the south side was the Fen Tian Pavilion, and on the north side was the Huan Xi Valley.

These were the exclusive passages for the four major sects. Even if the square was crowded, no one dared to approach within ten feet of the passages. No one dared to show disrespect to the four major sects. People were very clear that although this competition was called the Qi Prefecture Grand Competition, in reality, it was a contest between the four major sects.

"Look, the disciples of the four major sects are about to appear."

Someone whispered. With the sound of the war drums, figures began to appear at the four passages, walking proudly towards Xuan Yang Square. Many people showed deep respect, and some were even deeply envious.

The disciples of the four major sects who appeared were all haughty, some even looking up to the sky, exuding an indescribable arrogance. The admiring gazes of the crowd had already made them feel elated.

The disciples who walked out of the passages were all at the Human Dan Realm. On the surface, the weakest were at the mid-Human Dan Realm. Clearly, early-stage Human Dan Realm disciples did not even have the qualifications to participate in the first round of the competition. Even mid-Human Dan Realm disciples were selected as the best, and ordinary mid-Human Dan Realm disciples would not be brought out to embarrass themselves.

At the Xuan Yi Gate, the disciples all wore white clothes with a golden "一" (one) on their chests, which was the symbol of the Xuan Yi Gate.

On the other side, the Tian Jian Gate wore uniform light yellow clothing with a short sword on their chests. The Fen Tian Pavilion all wore black robes, looking solemn. The only exception was the Huan Xi Valley, where the number of disciples was at least half that of the other three major sects, and there were more women. These women wore colorful and revealing clothes, each with a seductive and alluring demeanor.

Some female disciples were even barely clothed, wearing only a transparent thin shirt, their delicate figures clearly visible, causing many people to bleed from the nose, and some male disciples to squint, looking quite unusual.

"Damn, the women from Huan Xi Valley are really wild. If I could sleep with one of them for a night, it would be worth it."

"If you have the ability, join Huan Xi Valley, and you can sleep with them every day."

"How easy is that? Huan Xi Valley emphasizes dual cultivation techniques, which can be considered an evil path. They are extremely strict in recruiting disciples, especially male disciples. It's said that they need to test the compatibility with dual cultivation techniques, and the techniques in that area must also be strong."

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The appearance of the women from Huan Xi Valley immediately attracted all the attention. Among the four major sects in Qi Prefecture, Huan Xi Valley had the fewest people, but their strength was not to be underestimated, especially their seductive techniques, which were unparalleled in the world.

Moreover, the female disciples of Huan Xi Valley were one more wild than the other, and they had gathered a lot of forces through their seductive techniques, making Huan Xi Valley's position in Qi Prefecture deeply rooted. Even some disciples from the other three major sects had affairs with the female disciples of Huan Xi Valley.

"All wild women, I'll eventually make them all my pets, hahaha."

The big yellow dog laughed loudly. The people around him were immediately terrified and quickly moved away from the dog by ten feet. This dog was really despicable, daring to openly claim he would make Huan Xi Valley's people his pets. Standing next to him, one might suffer misfortune.

"Dead dog, if you don't speak, no one will think you're mute."

Jiang Chen was speechless.

"What's it to you? Get lost."

The big yellow dog was not polite at all.

"Look, that's the little demon king of Xuan Yi Gate."

Someone exclaimed, and many people's gazes immediately shifted to Xuan Yi Gate. Jiang Chen also looked over and saw the last young man to appear from the Xuan Yi Gate passage, wearing blue clothes, handsome and extraordinary, with a graceful demeanor. It was the little demon king, Han Yan, who had helped him out of a predicament at the Silver Moon Tower.

All the disciples of Xuan Yi Gate wore white clothes, but he was the only one in blue, making him stand out. However, his brilliant talent made him stand out even more.

"The little demon king is a rare genius in Xuan Yi Gate, with even greater talent than Guan Yiyun. His future achievements will surely surpass Guan Yiyun. It's said that he has the bloodline of an ancient demon, and once it is activated, it will be terrifying."

"The first place in this competition is likely to go to the little demon king."

The appearance of the little demon king immediately caused a stir. This was the aura of a genius, becoming the center of attention wherever he went.

"Look, Li Wushuang from Tian Jian Gate has also appeared. He is the only one who can compete with the little demon king in this competition."

Someone pointed to the last yellow-clothed young man to appear from Tian Jian Gate. He was nine feet tall, with a robust and towering figure, exuding explosive strength.

"Li Wushuang is not simple either. It's said that he once entered the Battle Spirit Secret Treasury and received the inheritance of a Battle Spirit Realm expert. His power is fierce and terrifying, and his physical strength is comparable to a savage beast, making him quite formidable."

"Li Wushuang is indeed terrifying, the inheritance of a Battle Spirit Realm expert is a great blessing. There is not a single Battle Spirit Realm expert in the entire Qi Prefecture."

"Ling Ao from Fen Tian Pavilion and Yi Qingzi from Huan Xi Valley have also appeared. They are also outstanding among the outer sect disciples, the strongest in their sects, and have the ability to compete with the little demon king and Li Wushuang, though their chances of winning are not high."

"It's hard to say. The situation in Qi Prefecture has changed rapidly this year. No one can predict the outcome. Don't forget, during the inner sect competition, Fen Tian Pavilion produced a dark horse, Nan Beichao."

"That's true. Nan Beichao is indeed a dark horse. It remains to be seen whether another dark horse will appear in today's outer sect competition. If one does, it will be exciting."

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The discussions continued, all centered around the four figures: the little demon king Han Yan, Li Wushuang, Ling Ao, and Yi Qingzi. Each sect had a representative, and these four were the most representative. If nothing unexpected happens, the first place in today's outer sect competition will come from these four.

Jiang Chen roughly calculated that Xuan Yi Gate, Tian Jian Gate, and Fen Tian Pavilion each had nearly two hundred participants, while Huan Xi Valley had about seventy to eighty.

Although Qi Prefecture was the smallest of the large prefectures in the Eastern Continent, it was rich in resources and produced many geniuses. A major sect could have tens of thousands of disciples, and the number of Human Dan Realm outer sect disciples could reach the thousands. Even among those participating in the competition, many were only there for symbolic training. Out of nearly seven hundred participants, only thirty would advance to the second round, indicating a very high elimination rate.

The disciples of the four major sects walked to the center of Xuan Yang Square and stood beside the Ascending Heaven Stairs.

Boom... Boom... Boom...

At this moment, the war drums sounded even more intensely. Many people held their breath, knowing that four powerful late-stage Human Dan Realm experts would soon appear at the top of the Ascending Heaven Stairs, exerting their pressure.

At this moment, four figures suddenly shot from the four directions like meteors, landing at the top of the Ascending Heaven Stairs. When people saw the four figures, they almost jumped up, all with mouths agape in shock.

Because, the four figures who appeared this year were not the elders of the four major sects as in previous years. The four figures on the Ascending Heaven Stairs were three men and one woman, all young.

"Heaven, the four responsible for the examination this year are actually them."

"Wow, aren't they the four from the inner sect competition? Guan Yiyun from Xuan Yi Gate, Liang Xiao from Tian Jian Gate, Baihua Die from Huan Xi Valley, and even Nan Beichao from Fen Tian Pavilion."

"That must be Nan Beichao. So young, truly a prodigy. Seeing the four of them today is worth the trip."

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The appearance of the four geniuses caused the entire scene to instantly boil. Especially Nan Beichao, many who had missed the inner sect competition and regretted not seeing this dark horse were now satisfied.

Jiang Chen's gaze also fell on the Ascending Heaven Stairs. The four figures were indeed extraordinary. Guan Yiyun and Liang Xiao were fine, but Nan Beichao, in his golden robe, with his fiery golden hair flowing in the wind, his face chiseled, and his aura of dominance, even Jiang Chen, the world's first sage, had to nod in approval.

"This person's talent is extraordinary. Even compared to the great geniuses of the Divine Continent, he is not inferior. I didn't expect such a person to appear in the small Qi Prefecture."

Jiang Chen thought to himself. Where Nan Beichao stood, the surrounding elemental energy automatically gathered, clearly indicating he was a person of great fortune. In comparison, Guan Yiyun and the others seemed much more ordinary.

If Nan Beichao were a high-ranking prince, then Guan Yiyun and the others were commoners.

A smile appeared on Jiang Chen's lips, and his blood began to boil. He had not had high expectations for Qi Prefecture, but the appearance of Nan Beichao ignited his fighting spirit.

Nan Beichao stood at the center of the Ascending Heaven Stairs, clearly the leader among the four. He casually raised his hand, and the war drums immediately stopped.

"There's no need to explain the rules of the Ascending Heaven Stairs. They are the same as in previous years. Only the top thirty will advance. As for the rewards of this competition, they will not be announced now. Let's begin."

Nan Beichao spoke calmly, like a king issuing an order, exuding a natural aura of superiority.