Shocked, Yang Qingxuan stared at the man for a while. Indeed, there was no mistaking it.
The man seemed to have noticed him as well. His gaze shifted, and a strange smile tugged at his lips.
Ye Tao and Xu Daozi exchanged some pleasantries with the upper echelons of the various countries, then returned to their seats.
Among the five contestants from Yunchuan School, the little boy from the Yaksha Tribe was among them. However, it seemed that he had grown up a little and was obediently following behind several seniors.
Yang Qingxuan's thoughts raced. He didn't know who this person was.
But since this person dared to show himself, it was clear that he had nothing to fear. Since he couldn't figure out who he was, it wasn't appropriate for him to lash out.
Qing Buli smiled. "Everyone's finally here."
He rose from his seat and walked to the center of the hall, looking around at the crowd. "This old man is honored to be the host of this once-in-five-years event. I'm indebted to all of you for thinking so highly of me and condescending to come to Tiancong Academy. Let me be the host."
Ding Yuan interjected, "Let's not waste everyone's time. It's getting late, let's get to the point."
Qing Buli smiled wryly. He'd prepared a lot of pleasantries, but he'd been rebuked as soon as he started.
Moreover, judging from the expressions of the people in the hall, they were all somewhat impatient.
Qing Buli had no choice but to say, "Then let's cut to the chase. I'll explain the contents and rules of this year's competition."
There was complete silence in the hall. Everyone was listening quietly.
Qing Buli began, "After discussion with fellow daoists, we've decided that the competition will be held at the Skyline of the Voidless Mountains."
"The Voidless Mountains in the far north?!"
Apart from the upper echelons of the various empires and academies, everyone else was shocked.
The Voidless Mountains were formed after the collapse of the Myriad Monster Mountain in the north of the Xuanye Continent. Together with the Xuanlong and Hengduan Mountains, they formed the current chain of mountains in the north.
However, the Voidless Mountains were even more dangerous than the other mountain ranges. It was the core of the entire northern range and the heart of the Myriad Monster Mountain.
The Skyline of the Skyline was even more dangerous. It retained almost all of the original features of the Myriad Monster Mountain and was uninhabited. Even origin realm cultivators didn't dare set foot there.
Yang Qingxuan also knew this information. It was recorded in the books in the library.
However, he also knew that the Myriad Demon Mountain here had collapsed from another world after the battle between the Heavenly River Lord and the Demon Monkey.
Liang Xu's eyes flickered. She turned her head gently and glanced at Di Hui beside her. However, Di Hui was still smiling indifferently and did not seem to have any other thoughts.
It was Di Hui who had proposed the Void Mountain Range's One Line Sky. Furthermore, he had stood his ground against everyone's opinions and convinced all the members.
Afterward, Liang Xu asked Di Wei why he thought of choosing the One-Line Sky.
Di Hui's answer shocked him. "If Shifter Dikong really has a grave, it's most likely to be in the Void Mountain Range. It's a good opportunity for these students to explore."
Liang Jin thought to himself, "There are still ancient demonic beasts in the One-Line Sky. Can these students really survive? But if they can find even the slightest clue about the Space Emperor, their deaths would have been worth it. "
He wasn't worried that the news would leak if there really was a grave. After all, if there really was one, Eastern Thunder wouldn't be able to take it all for themselves.
Qing Buli raised his hand and five small green balls danced above his palm. "These are five soul orbs. They'll be used to determine the outcome of this competition." With that, the five soul orbs flew in all directions. One of them landed in front of Yang Qingxuan and was caught by Yang Qingxuan.
The orb was a small hollowed-out ball with many runes carved into it, but its use was unknown.
Qing Buli said, "The content of this competition is very simple. Gather soul-condensing grass and pour its soul force into the orb. The competition will last thirty days. The team with the strongest orb after thirty days is the winner. If the orb is gone, it'll be a direct failure. "
Yang Qingxuan asked, "Are there any indicators to search for soul-condensing grass?"
There had been indicators for spirit mines in the last inner courtyard exam.
Qing Buli clasped his hands behind his back. "No, you'll have to find it yourself. Any other questions?"
After waiting for a while and seeing that no one had any questions, Qing Buli said, "Since you all understand, let's begin. By the way, Miss Hualing of the Exalted Chamber of Commerce has provided five top-grade origin treasures for this competition. The winner will win. "
Everyone was shocked. Although many of them had already known about this, they were still excited to hear it from Qing Buli's mouth.
Five top-grade origin treasures would be a great help to any country.
Qing Buli struck out a few spells and sent them into the air, where they turned into five balls of light. They floated in the air, displaying the figures of the five people in the hall: Yang Qingxuan, Shangguan Haitang, Tan Tao, Zhou Cheng, and a man from Yunchuan Academy.
Qing Buli said, "I've left an imprint on the soul orbs. They can project a scene of three hundred meters around us, so we'll be able to see your every move clearly. Don't do anything indecent, lest you ruin your image."
The twenty-five contestants were exasperated.
The five balls of light slowly spread out in the air, forming a three-dimensional array that made them feel as if they were there.
Qing Buli continued, "The amount of soul force absorbed by the soul orbs will also be displayed on the array. This way, we'll know exactly how the competition goes."
Yang Qingxuan asked, "Do you have a map of the One-Line-Sky?"
"No," Qing Buli replied. "You'll have to find it yourself. A few days ago, the fellow daoists and I set up five small transportation formations in the One-Line-Sky as your entry points. As for where you'll land, it'll be completely random. "
The twenty-five people all had a look of understanding on their faces. Obviously, they all understood.
Qing Buli said, "If there are no more questions, let's begin."
With that, he raised his hand. Light flickered at the center of the hall to reveal a large transportation formation.
Qing Buli said, "Go in five batches. You'll land in one of the five locations we set up."
After waiting for a while, there was still no movement. Yang Qingxuan smiled and said, "As the host, we'll go first."
He walked over to Qing Buli and gave him a hug. "Wish us good luck, Headmaster."
Then, he walked in with Yin Yao and the others one by one and was teleported out.
Qing Buli smiled faintly, but he felt odd inside. Yang Qingxuan had slipped a slip of paper into his sleeve when he hugged him.
The contestants from the other four academies entered one after another, disappearing from the hall.
Soon, the figures of five groups of people appeared in the five arrays in the sky above the great hall. They happened to be a thousand feet in size.
Qing Buli glanced at them and smiled. "Feel free to stay or leave as you please. The competition will last for thirty days."
"Thirty days," Ding Yuan replied. "That's just the blink of an eye."
He closed his eyes and rested, as if he wanted to stay in the hall for thirty days.
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