The competition of the Qinglan Holy Palace was an elimination competition. If one lost, he would be eliminated directly. There was no mercy at all. Moreover, if one lost, he would not be qualified to cultivate more powerful techniques and could only wait for the next Palace Competition.
Of course, every time the palace competition was held, the top ten disciples would be selected. Ten Profound Sages and ten Holy Spirits would be chosen!
Only those who entered the top ten would be qualified to cultivate a more powerful cultivation technique. Therefore, those disciples who clung to Buddha's feet at the last minute would never be qualified.
Nearly two hundred disciples of the Qinglan Holy Palace were participating in the competition. There were eighty-six disciples of the Profound Sage Realm and one hundred and four disciples of the Holy Spirit Realm.
Originally, the disciples of the Profound Sage Realm and the Holy Spirit Realm would take turns in the previous competitions. However, this time, due to special circumstances, they had to be held at the same time.
Tomorrow would be the day of the auction for the Earth-Grade divine cultivation technique. Although it was only an Earth-Grade divine cultivation technique, when cultivated to the highest level, its power would be comparable to a Yellow-Grade divine cultivation technique, directly surpassing that of a Heaven-Grade divine cultivation technique. Therefore, the Qinglan Holy Palace was determined to obtain such a powerful cultivation technique.
The huge square was divided into two venues. The Profound Sage Realm was presided over by Jiang Ming, and the Holy Spirit Realm was presided over by another Divine King Realm expert.
The competition was carried out by drawing cards, which were divided into black and white numbers. There were eighty-six disciples of the Profound Sage Realm, which meant that there were forty-three white numbers and forty-three black numbers.
It would be fine if they drew a disciple with a weaker cultivation. However, if they drew a disciple with a slightly stronger cultivation, they could only blame themselves for being unlucky.
Therefore, many disciples were restless and praying that their opponents would be weaker.
"Junior Brother Xiao Chen, what's your number?" Miao Cuiling asked with a sweet smile, her beautiful eyes staring at Xiao Chen as soon as she drew her number.
"Number twelve," Xiao Chen said indifferently.
She was startled and raised her eyebrows. Soon after, she said with a playful smile, "Senior Sister is also number twelve."
Seeing that Xiao Chen was followed by Miao Cuiling wherever he went, the surrounding disciples were very envious. Among so many disciples, there was no one who was treated like Xiao Chen, so how could they feel good?
Their gazes towards Miao Cuiling were filled with adoration, while their gazes towards Xiao Chen were filled with hostility and anger. Even Jiang Ming, who was in the square, would occasionally cast a fierce gaze towards him.
"I'm sure everyone is clear about the rules. The first match will be between Liu Wen and Lin Kan." On the square, Jiang Ming announced with a solemn face.
"The first round is between Li Mu and Huang Xu." On the other side, the competition of the Holy Spirit Realm began at the same time.
When the four disciples entered the arena at the same time, the surroundings simultaneously quietened down. Everyone's gazes were filled with interest as they shifted to the arena.
Liu Wen and Lin Kan's cultivations were similar, both in the middle stage of the Profound Sage Realm. However, Liu Wen's strength was clearly above Lin Kan's. After a series of punches and kicks, Liu Wen used a powerful profound level divine technique and defeated the slightly weaker Lin Kan.
On the other side, as soon as the battle began, Li Mu used his overwhelming strength to injure Huang Xu with a single palm strike and easily defeated his opponent with a single move.
The following battles unfolded one after another. Some disciples had no choice but to give up because they had encountered a powerful opponent. There were also some disciples who entered the arena with the mentality of trying their luck, but all of them ended up being defeated miserably.
No one would sympathize with these disciples who did not cultivate diligently and wanted to cultivate powerful divine techniques. There was no such thing as a free lunch in the sky. Even if there was a free lunch, it would not be your turn to pick it up.
Seeing the disciples giving up and being easily defeated, many disciples who had yet to enter the arena became even more nervous. Their palms were sweating as they clenched their fists.
"The next round is between Xiao Chen and Zhao Yuxi," Jiang Ming's fierce eyes swept over Xiao Chen before he announced loudly.
"The next round is between Miao Cuiling and Zheng Ran." A voice came from the other arena.
"This is only the first round of the competition. Since you were able to easily defeat Liu Wen, who was at the middle stage of the Profound Sage realm, you have some ability. However, I don't know if you can win against Junior Brother Zhao. If you lose, you'll be lucky. If you win, I'll turn you into a cripple in the next round!" Jiang Ming thought to himself. His face was slightly gloomy as he stared at Xiao Chen with his ferocious eyes.
Hearing that Xiao Chen was going to enter the arena, many disciples cast their gazes on Xiao Chen with great interest. Xiao Chen had concealed his cultivation, so they could not see the depth of his cultivation. They only knew that Xiao Chen had easily defeated Liu Wen, so his cultivation was probably in the middle stage of the Profound Sage Realm.
On the stage, the Palace Master, the three elders, and some experts also turned their gazes to this new disciple.
"Junior Brother Xiao Chen, don't lose." Miao Cuiling, who could not wait to display her strength, said to Xiao Chen with a joyful smile on her pretty face. Soon after, she floated onto the arena like a dragonfly skimming the surface of the water. Her graceful figure was like an angel descending onto the arena. Her moving and sweet smile stunned many disciples.
Shaking his head helplessly, he smiled bitterly in his heart. Soon after, he walked onto the arena under the hostile and angry gazes of many disciples.
On the stage, the Second Elder frowned and glanced disdainfully at Xiao Chen. "It has been a month since he joined the Qinglan Holy Palace. He hasn't practiced any cultivation techniques, yet he dares to participate in the competition."
The Palace Master at the side glanced indifferently at the Second Elder before looking deeply at the indifferent Xiao Chen. He was slightly amazed at Xiao Chen's composure. Soon after, he said, "We don't know his origin, but Elder Lin has instructed us not to ask."
"Who exactly is this Xiao Chen? If he has offended Elder Lin, he should have been killed. Why did he let him into the Qinglan Holy Palace? " The Palace Master frowned as he stared at Xiao Chen. He seemed to feel that Xiao Chen's identity was a little mysterious.
Zhao Yuxi, who had entered the arena together with Xiao Chen, first glanced at the indifferent Xiao Chen. Soon after, she said in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "Junior Brother Xiao Chen, senior brother Jiang will not let you off in this competition. He has already arranged for someone to deal with you. You must be careful."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen glanced indifferently at Zhao Yuxi, who had warned him. A faint smile appeared on his indifferent face as he softly said, "Many thanks."
"Since you were able to easily defeat Liu Wen, your strength must not be simple. I will not show any mercy later." Zhao Yuxi said softly with a kind smile on her face.
Xiao Chen smiled and nodded.
On the other side, Miao Cuiling and Zheng Ran were already fighting. However, Zheng Ran's cultivation was one level lower. She was only at the intermediate stage of the Saint Spirit Realm. Her strength was far inferior to Miao Cuiling's, so the outcome of the battle was obvious.
Regarding this mysterious new junior brother, the eyes of all the disciples were focused on Xiao Chen. They really wanted to know how strong Xiao Chen was.
"Junior Brother Xiao Chen, I am about to make my move. You must be careful." Zhao Yuxi said with a smile as she got into position and stared at Xiao Chen with a dignified look in her eyes.
* Peng! *
Zhao Yuxi's aura suddenly changed. She pushed the Saint Qi in her body and a faint blue light emerged from her body. Her feet suddenly touched the ground and she leapt high into the air. Soon after, her figure suddenly turned illusory and disappeared.
When Zhao Yuxi appeared again, she was already in front of Xiao Chen. Her palm, which contained tyrannical power, was fiercely smashing towards Xiao Chen's chest.
Without changing his expression, Xiao Chen's face remained indifferent. However, his palm also quickly met the attack.
* Peng! *
The two palms collided. With a muffled bang, a tyrannical force spread out, blowing away the dust on the square. The two were evenly matched.
"Junior Brother Xiao Chen's strength is really not simple." Frowning slightly, Zhao Yuxi smiled faintly. A strong fighting intent was suddenly aroused as she launched a fierce attack.
On the other side, the battle between Miao Cuiling and Zheng Ran had already ended. In just a few rounds, Miao Cuiling easily defeated her opponent.
"Entering the top ten is definitely not a problem." After easily defeating her opponent, a charming and sweet smile appeared on her pretty face. She smiled happily and immediately walked down the square under the cheers of the many disciples.
At this moment, Miao Cuiling was undoubtedly the most dazzling person present. Many disciples were shouting with all their might, hoping to attract Miao Cuiling's attention.
However, to their disappointment, as soon as Miao Cuiling walked down the square, her beautiful eyes immediately turned to Xiao Chen. After a moment of disappointment, the eyes of all the disciples turned back to the square again.
"Not bad, not bad. She is indeed a genius disciple of the Qinglan Holy Palace. Ling 'er's cultivation has improved very quickly. In just a year, she has already broken through to the Late Holy Spirit Realm." On the steps, a gratified smile appeared on the old face of the Great Elder as he nodded with satisfaction.
The Palace Master fixed his gaze on Xiao Chen and frowned slightly. A trace of surprise flashed in his eyes as he said to himself, "Xiao Chen is not simple. Just the strength of his physical body can easily resolve Yuxi's attack."
At this moment, the faces of all the disciples were somewhat shocked. Facing Zhao Yuxi's fierce attack, Xiao Chen could easily resolve it.
"When we fought, Xiao Chen had to activate his strength and use a powerful technique to defeat me. But now, he can contend with Senior Brother Zhao without activating his strength. Has his strength improved again?" Looking at Xiao Chen who was handling the square with ease, Liu Wen's face was gloomy.
All his attacks were easily resolved by Xiao Chen. Moreover, his fists and feet were tingling. Zhao Yuxi complained in his heart. He never thought that Xiao Chen's strength would be so tyrannical.
"Divine Technique! Mountain Splitting Palm! " With a roar, Zhao Yuxi quickly formed a seal with his hands. His palm glowed with blue light as he blasted it towards Xiao Chen.
* Hong! *
With no fear on his face, Xiao Chen was still calm. Not to be outdone, he countered with a palm. With a muffled bang, a tyrannical force spread out. Zhao Yuxi was actually pushed back by Xiao Chen's palm.
"Junior Brother Xiao Chen's strength is too tyrannical!" Shocked, Zhao Yuxi, who was pushed back, suddenly stomped his foot on the ground and leaped up high. Pushing his Saint Qi with all his strength, he formed a seal with his hands and shouted, "Divine Technique …"
However, before Zhao Yuxi had time to form a seal, Xiao Chen had already closed in on him at a terrifying speed. Zhao Yuxi's face suddenly changed.
* Peng! *
The sudden attack was beyond Zhao Yuxi's expectations. With a muffled bang, he was sent flying more than ten meters away by Xiao Chen's palm and fell heavily on the square.
"You let me win." Landing lightly, Xiao Chen smiled indifferently and turned to leave the square.
At this moment, the square was silent. Many disciples were dumbfounded.
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