Chapter 38

Having prepared everything, Yefeng left the courtyard and walked toward the designated square. This time, the four families were entering the Tianxiang Valley together, which should be quite a spectacle.

A peak of the Tianling Academy had been cut in half, and the square was built there, covering ten thousand square meters, capable of accommodating thousands of people.

Every time Yefeng came here, he would feel his heart surge with excitement. What kind of power could cut through a mountain peak? Could this be the legendary ability to move mountains and fill seas?

The square was divided into four areas, each corresponding to one of the four forces. Yefeng walked to the Tianling Academy's area, where there were about seventy to eighty disciples, including some inner disciples. Inner disciples could also apply to enter for training purposes.

The other areas were similar, each with about a hundred people, all rubbing their hands in anticipation. There were many treasures in the Tianxiang Valley, and if one obtained a thousand-year-old spirit fruit, their realm might soar instantly.

Suddenly, several powerful auras landed on the square, belonging to the high-ranking figures from the Tianling Academy, Daluo Academy, Liuli Valley, and Guiyun Fort. They all landed in unison, and various innate auras intertwined.

"Everyone, welcome to the Tianling Academy. As the host, I represent the academy in welcoming you all," a mentor from the Tianling Academy announced, very politely.

The mentor then announced the rules, hoping everyone would compete fairly and not kill each other to avoid damaging the harmony. Some might believe these words, but Yefeng definitely did not, as several unfriendly gazes were already directed at him.

Each entry into the Tianxiang Valley lasted ten days. After ten days, one must leave, or they would have to stay for a year. The Tianxiang Valley was always accompanied by danger, and even ten days required careful caution.

After a short speech, it was finally time to set off. The Tianxiang Valley was not in the Tianling Academy; the entrance was in the Sunset Valley. It took about an hour to get there from the Tianling Academy, and people were already waiting in the Sunset Valley.

"Now we can set off. In an hour, you might as well compete in your footwork and see who can arrive first."

This was the highlight of the annual event. Before entering the Tianxiang Valley, they would first compete to see which disciples could reach the valley first. The competition was intense, and no one wanted to fall behind.

With a command, some people immediately used advanced techniques, their figures darting rapidly, heading straight for the Sunset Valley.

Yefeng was not in a hurry. He watched as the figures disappeared one by one, still lingering. When everyone was almost gone, Yefeng used the Shadow Step to catch up with the stragglers.

After a short while, three groups began to form. The first group was in the lead, the middle group was the largest, and the last group was mostly inner disciples.

Hundreds of people were scattered on the mountain path, moving quickly. Yefeng's body moved like a flower butterfly, neither too fast nor too slow, closely following the last group, gradually closing the distance.

These were all elite disciples from the various families, with absolute strength. After a short while, Yefeng finally caught up with the last group, having started a short while after everyone else.

Using the Shadow Step to its fullest, Yefeng quickly overtook the last group and began to catch up with the middle group. His speed was extremely fast, and his movements were as graceful as a leisurely stroll. Before long, he caught up with the last disciple in the middle group.

This was not just a competition of footwork but also a test of true qi. Some people were already running out of true qi, and their speed was slowing down.

At this point, it was a test of willpower. Many footwork techniques were on par, but the key was in understanding and the depth of one's cultivation. The higher the footwork, the faster one could run, and the thicker the true qi, the more it could compensate for any shortcomings.

If one had a high-level footwork and deep cultivation, they could naturally run at the front. Those at the front were the elites of this trip.

"Damn, who is this guy? How can he be so fast!"

A man in the middle group saw a shadow dart past him and exclaimed in surprise. Before he could even see the shadow clearly, the figure had already disappeared.

After a few leaps, Yefeng appeared in the middle of the group. At this point, everyone recognized Yefeng, seeing his ethereal figure, almost not touching the ground. In a few breaths, he began to move forward, quickly leaving the middle group behind.

"Stop him quickly! Don't let him get to the front!"

Someone recognized Yefeng and tried to block him. Three men in Daluo Academy uniforms appeared, intending to stop Yefeng.

The three men were very strong, all at the peak of the eighth level of the Later Heaven realm. They believed they could stop Yefeng with three against one.

"Looking for death!"

Seeing his path blocked, Yefeng roared in anger. His body did not stop but continued to move forward, punching the three men.

"Boom!"

The three men were just about to react when they found their bodies uncontrollable, flying backward and landing in the grass outside the mountain path.

Yefeng continued as if nothing had happened, leaving a group of stunned people behind. In no time, Yefeng's figure had disappeared from the middle group, heading toward the first group.

After the shock, these people could only bury their heads and run faster.

Yefeng's movements were extremely graceful, almost like a celestial being. After a few leaps, he appeared behind the first group, catching up after a short while.

His speed was getting faster, and only a white line could be seen. The leaves behind him rustled as Yefeng disappeared.

The first group was not large, with about twenty people. From a distance, they all seemed to be competing, none willing to fall behind, only a few steps apart, constantly crossing paths.

Some people felt someone catching up from behind and instinctively looked back, seeing a shadow that was faster than any of them, the distance getting closer.

"It's actually him!" Someone recognized Yefeng, seemingly disbelieving.

In a flash, Yefeng appeared behind the first group, catching up with the last person. In a moment, Yefeng darted past, overtaking one person and moving forward.

These people were undoubtedly the elites of the elites. Being overtaken felt very unpleasant. Each person's footwork was not bad, and their true qi was even better, with most being at the half-step innate realm, and many having perfected their footwork. However, compared to Yefeng, they still fell short.

With one-third of the journey to the Sunset Valley remaining, the first group was in a stalemate. Especially after Yefeng caught up, they all exerted their full strength, having reserved some for the final sprint.

After a few leaps, Yefeng caught up with another person, leaving him behind. In front of Yefeng was a massive figure, each step causing the mountain path to shake. From the information Yefeng had, this man should be Tianli from the Daluo Academy.

Speed was not Tianli's strong point. He maintained his position in the first group by relying on his thick true qi and terrifying strength. Seeing Yefeng about to catch up, Tianli suddenly accelerated, causing the ground to shake even more, like a huge truck driving by.

Others running in front could still be accepted, but there was no record of Yefeng in the information, and he was only at the eighth level of the Later Heaven realm. The people in front were all at the ninth level of the Later Heaven realm, and they all felt it was a matter of face.

After identifying the person in front, Yefeng's feet moved swiftly, his body darting forward, leaving Tianli behind and overtaking another person, moving closer to the person in front.

The person in front was someone Yefeng recognized, Chen Yiming from the Liuli Valley. Seeing Yefeng, Chen Yiming's eyes showed a clear surprise. A month ago, Yefeng's strength was not so terrifying. How could he have grown so much in such a short time?

Although Chen Yiming's strength was good, he was not marked in red on the beast scroll, indicating that Mentor Li believed Chen Yiming could not threaten Yefeng, which was indeed the case.

Yefeng suddenly accelerated, leaving Chen Yiming behind, his speed increasing. With only a short while left to the finish line, everyone was competing for the last breath, all wanting to be the first to reach the finish line.

The elders and mentors of the four families were already waiting in the Sunset Valley. Time was passing, and Yefeng's body turned into a streak of light, overtaking five or six people in quick succession. There were only six or seven people left in front.

"Little junior, it seems Senior Sister underestimated you."

A seductive voice came from the side, and Yefeng found himself running alongside Mei Xiaoyao.

"Senior Sister is too kind!"

Yefeng's face was calm, and he was not even out of breath. When Mei Xiaoyao spoke, Yefeng could clearly feel her heavy breathing, but he felt nothing.

"Junior, you must cheer for the academy. Hurry up and try to get first place, so others don't take it. Senior Sister can't run anymore!"

Mei Xiaoyao moved aside, widening the gap, allowing Yefeng to pass quickly.

"Thank you, Senior Sister!"

Yefeng's voice and body disappeared, overtaking several more people. There were only four people left in front, and from their backs, Yefeng could identify them.

The one in the lead was in a blood-red robe, likely Gui Wuxue from the Guiyun Fort.

Behind Gui Wuxue was a young man in white, likely Xie Wenhao from the Liuli Valley. The two people behind were running side by side, one of whom Yefeng recognized as Kou Chenlong from the Tianling Academy, and the other was likely Ma Wenqiang from the Daluo Academy.

These four had similar strength, constantly changing positions. It was Kou Chenlong's turn to lead, but he was quickly overtaken by Ma Wenqiang. Their strength and speed were almost equal.

The finish line appeared in everyone's sight, and Yefeng could even see the figures at the finish line. A smile appeared on his face, and his body began to glide through the air, his speed doubling. In a flash, he disappeared, and no one knew where he had gone.

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**End of Chapter**