Elder Cheng sighed and said, "Forget it. It seems like it's God's will. Lu Xuan must have been delayed by something. Otherwise, he wouldn't have missed it."
Elder Xu frowned and said, "I'm more worried about his safety. It's rare for such a good seedling to appear. It would be a pity if something happened to him."
"Lu Xuan should be fine. He has three Five Star Talisman Scrolls made by my father." Chen Xiaohan said.
"Oh? There's such a thing? Then I can rest assured. "Elder Xu was a little surprised. He then stroked his beard and nodded with a smile.
Three Five Star Talisman Scrolls were equivalent to three strikes of a Mid Stage Spirit Refinement warrior. In the secular world, it was enough to help Lu Xuan avoid danger several times.
"Well, since the chances of Lu Xuan getting into trouble are not high, there's no need to worry for now. Let's finish the Sect Grand Competition first." Elder Cheng said.
Although it was a pity that Lu Xuan couldn't make it back in time, they couldn't delay the Sect Grand Competition just because of this.
After speaking, the three elders left. However, Lin Tian stayed behind and stayed with them. Lin Tian wasn't a new disciple, so his residence wasn't the same, so he wasn't able to come with them.
"All disciples, silence!" Elder Cheng's loud voice came from the elders' seating area.
As soon as he said that, all the disciples stopped talking and waited for Elder Cheng's order. Some of the new disciples, especially, were excited to participate in the Sect Grand Competition for the first time.
Glancing at the crowd, Elder Cheng continued, "Today is the annual Sect Grand Competition of our Wind Sword School! It's also the time to test the results of our disciples' training for the past year! "
"It doesn't matter if you're an inner sect disciple or an outer sect disciple, you'll have to participate in this assessment. If you're able to meet the standards, the outer sect disciple will be able to become the next batch of new inner sect disciples, and the inner sect disciple will be directly promoted to the sect's core disciple!"
Hearing Elder Cheng's words, the originally quiet square suddenly became lively again. All the disciples' faces were flushed as they excitedly discussed this matter.
Especially some of the outer sect disciples, after a year of training in the Wind Sword School, they also knew the difference between an outer sect disciple and an inner sect disciple. To be able to become an inner sect disciple was practically their dream.
Furthermore, the requirements for an outer sect disciple to become an inner sect disciple weren't particularly high. As long as one was below the age of 25 and was able to rank in the top 50 amongst the outer sect disciples, that was enough.
Even though the chances weren't high, it was still much higher than the chances of an inner sect disciple becoming a core disciple.
There was no limit to the number of people who could become a core disciple. It all depended on one's true strength and talent. If this year's disciples were strong, then even the top ten of the competition could become a core disciple.
However, if one's strength was weak, then even if one obtained first place in the Grand Competition, they might not be able to become a core disciple. For example, in the last Grand Competition, Xu Wenyang obtained first place, but he still failed to become a core disciple.
Xia Ye, Xing Feng, and the others were slightly excited. Every inner sect disciple had the heart to become a core disciple, but they also knew that with their current strength, it was impossible for them to meet the requirements to become a core disciple.
One had to know that Xia Chenxi had reached the sixth rank of the Body Refinement Realm at the age of 16, which was why she was selected to become a core disciple. Now that they were already 17 or 18 years old, they still only had the strength of the sixth rank of the Body Refinement Realm. How could they enter the eyes of the core disciples?
"Hey, Lin Tian, do you have the confidence to directly become a core disciple this time?" Xia Ye nudged Lin Tian and asked.
After a slight pause, Lin Tian opened his mouth and said, "There's a glimmer of hope. As for the specific requirements, I'm not too sure either. Sometimes it's tense, sometimes it's relaxed. It all depends on luck. However, this time, Mo Qiuchen has a high chance of being selected by the core disciples."
Hearing this, Xia Ye and Xing Feng were a little speechless. They didn't expect that even Lin Tian didn't have enough confidence. If that was the case, then they probably wouldn't even have any hope of entering the next Grand Competition.
"Xinyi, if you can maintain this cultivation speed, you might have a chance to become a core disciple in the next Grand Competition." Xia Ye turned her head and said to Lin Xinyi.
In the year that Lin Xinyi entered the Wind Sword School, she had actually risen from the fourth rank of the Body Refinement Realm to the sixth rank of the Body Refinement Realm. Furthermore, she was younger than Xia Ye and Xing Feng. If she could reach the eighth rank of the Body Refinement Realm next time, she would definitely be selected by the core disciples.
I also have a chance to become a core disciple? In the past, she really didn't dare to think about it …
Lin Xinyi murmured to herself. Had it not been for that unknown cultivation method that Lu Xuan gave her, there was no way her cultivation would have skyrocketed all of a sudden.
The hubbub gradually died down. The disciples also walked out from the excitement of hearing the news. Although there were opportunities, these opportunities were reserved for those with strength. Without strength, it was useless no matter how many opportunities there were.
Seeing that the disciples were no longer discussing, Elder Cheng then continued, "Of course, the number of people who can advance is limited. Not all disciples have a chance, but you don't have to be discouraged. Other than that, in the outer sect Grand Competition, the top 200 disciples will be rewarded with contribution points and elixirs. As for the inner sect Grand Competition, the top 100 disciples will also be rewarded handsomely. The higher your ranking is, the more rewards you will receive. If you want to get rewards, then show your strength."
"Now, all disciples can start drawing lots."
Following Elder Cheng's order, the already prepared attendants all carried a box and walked in front of the disciples.
The outer sect disciples and inner sect disciples were separated, so naturally they weren't together. The outer sect disciples were on the left side of the square, while the inner sect disciples were on the right.
Inside the box, there was a small ball with a number carved on it. It was up to luck who the opponent was matched with. Without a doubt, the person that the disciples didn't want to meet the most was Lin Tian.
Without Lu Xuan, Lin Tian was the undisputed number one in the Sword Sect. Normal disciples wouldn't be able to fight back against him and would be eliminated in the first round.
Although they weren't there for the rewards, it would still look good if they could last a few rounds.
Very quickly, Lin Xinyi and the rest received their own number.
Xia Ye was number 16, which was closer to the front. Xing Feng was number 240, which was closer to the back.
Lin Xinyi drew number 100. As for Lin Tian, his luck was too good, so he drew number 1.
When everyone had drawn their number, the three elders were already standing in front of the three arenas. In order to prevent injuries from happening between the disciples, they had to watch over them personally. Therefore, only three battles were held at once.
As for the outer sect disciples, because their strength was limited, a few strong deacons were enough to be the judges. Naturally, the three elders didn't need to be present.
"Those who drew number 1, 2, and 3, step out!" Elder Cheng announced.
Immediately, a few people walked out from the crowd. Lin Tian didn't hesitate and walked out as well.
Seeing that Lin Tian had also walked out, the hearts of the five people who had walked out at the same time instantly turned cold. They had never imagined that they would be able to encounter Lin Tian after drawing such a high number. However, they did not know exactly what number Lin Tian was.
As for the spectating disciples, when they saw Lin Tian walk out, they felt relieved. At least they didn't have to face Lin Tian in this round.
"Those who drew number 1, 2, and 3, step up to the arenas. The battle is only to test your strength. It's not a battle of life and death. Don't overdo it, understand?"
"We understand!" The six of them replied in unison.
As soon as he finished speaking, the other five people didn't move. Their gazes all landed on Lin Tian. They all wanted to see which arena Lin Tian would step up to.
Lin Tian lightly smiled. Without the slightest hesitation, he lifted his foot and walked towards the first arena.
Seeing this scene, the expressions of four of them eased up. As for the disciple who had also drawn number one, he immediately put on a mournful face. Do you have to be so cruel? I'm still a new disciple, and it's my first time participating in the Sect Competition. Could it be that it's going to end in such a way?
Although he was unwilling, he was helpless. He could only lift his heavy legs and step onto the first arena. On the other hand, the other four were overjoyed, as if they were celebrating the new year. They stepped onto the other two arenas. Although two out of the four of them would definitely be eliminated, at least they still had a chance of winning.
"Senior brother Lin, I am definitely not your opponent. However, since I am fortunate enough to be on the same arena as you, I hope that you will be lenient and give me some pointers." The disciple clenched his teeth and said. Although he knew that he was going to lose, he still wanted to fight. Usually, not everyone was qualified to fight against Lin Tian.
"You make the first move." Lin Tian smiled.
"Then I will have to offend you." The disciple apologized. His body suddenly sped up and he swung his sword horizontally. At the same time, a weak flash of lightning appeared. It was the low-grade Yellow Level Lightning Sword Technique!
This set of sword technique was not weak, and it was extremely beautiful when used. Therefore, it was very popular among the inner sect disciples. However, it was not easy to master it. Not everyone had the talent that Lu Xuan had.
This disciple's strength was at the fifth-layer of the Body Refinement Realm. At this moment, the Lightning Sword Technique in his hands was about 60% of its power. Of course, this was relative to the average person.
The Lightning Sword Technique in Lu Xuan's hands had already been improved. If compared to Lu Xuan's, it would at most be 30% of Lu Xuan's.
Although this disciple's speed was fast, in Lin Tian's eyes, it was not worth mentioning. He had already reached the eighth-layer of the Body Refinement Realm and his strength far surpassed this person.
At this moment, Lin Tian's sword lightly pointed, perfectly pointing at the flaw in the disciple's sword and broke it in one move.
"Use a little more strength and stab three centimeters forward. This flaw will be gone. Continue." Not only did Lin Tian not take the opportunity to defeat the disciple, he even gave him pointers.
Hearing this, the disciple was stunned for a moment before a look of joy appeared on his face. To be able to receive personal guidance from Lin Tian, this was an extremely rare opportunity. Although the three elders would occasionally give pointers to their disciples, they didn't have the time to do so one by one. Therefore, to be able to receive guidance from someone else was extremely precious.
Because of this, when Zhao Bing-er agreed to teach him in the Duan Heng Mountain Range, Lu Xuan was so happy.
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