"Senior is too kind."
Xiao Chen performed a cupped-fist salute and smiled faintly in response to Elder Tian Yun's praise.
Elder Tian Yun nodded slightly and did not say anything more. He continued, "Next is the third stage. Once you pass it, you will be a core disciple of my Heaven Dragon Palace. Also, I'll say one more thing. Those who perform well in the third stage can be taken in as disciples by a heaven-class Elder.
"My Heaven Dragon Palace has a total of ten heaven-class Elders. In terms of status, the heaven-class Elders are second only to the three Palace Masters. Given your experience, I believe there is no need for me to explain what this means. Of course, if you are outstanding enough, it might be possible for you to attract the Palace Master over. "
Right after Elder Tian Yun spoke, the eyes of Xiao Jinyu, Qin Yan, Fang Tianyi, Qiu Rongxuan, and the other rich clan disciples lit up.
Naturally, they understood what this meant.
It meant that they would receive more resources, a higher status, and better guidance than the other core disciples.
All of this could be summed up in one sentence: a better future!
Elder Tian Yun's words made Yi Qianyun and the other older-generation core disciples jealous and upset.
Most of them had not become disciples of a heaven-class Elder. To think that these people received such treatment the moment they arrived.
This was simply unfair!
However, there was nothing they could do about it. Since Elder Tian Yun said that, they had no choice but to accept it.
"The third stage is very simple. You will fight in pairs. The victor will advance to the next ten slots." As Elder Tian Yun spoke, someone presented a jade strip. Then, Elder Tian Yun infused some Soul Energy into it.
The information of these people immediately turned into scenes of light before Elder Tian Yun's eyes.
The Heaven Dragon Palace could use the Dragon's Gate's information network. It only needed an instant to obtain everyone's information.
The remaining twenty people below the platform rubbed their palms together excitedly as they sat down and prepared.
Fighting in actual combat was undoubtedly the most exciting. They possessed the Dragon Race bloodline and were naturally warlike in the first place.
Furthermore, they might gain the attention of a heaven-class Elder through this battle and be taken in as a disciple.
They needed to fight with all their heart, bringing out their best.
"First match: Xiao Jinyu against Luo Hao!"
After checking everyone's information, Elder Tian Yun decided on the first match.
An empty space immediately appeared in the plaza. Xiao Jinyu and Luo Hao jumped in with a 'whoosh.'
Elder Tian Yun gently patted his throne, and the formation buried in the plaza activated.
Space and time turned illusory. The space where Xiao Jinyu and Xiao Luo were expanded infinitely, turning into a vast small world.
In the eyes of others, the two of them were enveloped by a screen of light. Then, the ground beneath their feet rose into the air, forming an arena.
"Xiao Jinyu, if I defeat you with the momentum of a dark horse, you will not be able to defeat me. I believe he will definitely gain the favor of the heaven-class Elder. "
Luo Hao licked his lips with a fanatical look in his eyes.
"Dark horse? You're courting death. You want to trample me under your feet to achieve your goals. I'll break your arms and make you pay the price for your arrogance. "
Xiao Jinyu remained expressionless as he snorted coldly. In the next moment, a resplendent and dazzling sword light burst out of his body.
"A thousand autumns and ten thousand generations, the sword will rule the country!"
Hua!
Time seemed to speed up for Xiao Jinyu. Time flew by. With the tempering and accumulation of time, the sword light slowly thickened.
The sword light on Xiao Jinyu's body actually gave off the aura of an ancient dynasty.
When Xiao Jinyu drew his sword, it looked simple and unadorned. However, the entire space rippled like water.
The ripples quickly arrived before Luo Hao, causing his expression to change dramatically in horror.
Damn it! Why is his sword intent so horrifying?
Great Desolate Eon bloodline!
In that instant, Luo Hao was forced to activate the True Dragon bloodline in his body. Dragon Might surged out and blocked the spatial ripples caused by the sword intent.
"Dang!"
However, while the mysterious phenomenon caused by the sword intent blocked it, Xiao Jinyu's sword light did not.
When Xiao Jinyu thrust his sword over, the heavy sword intent directly exploded on Luo Hao's body.
Luo Hao's protective Veritable Essence Energy scattered in the air like glass shards. The explosion tore open his flesh, a cruel sight to behold. "Whoosh!
Whoosh! "
Two strands of sword light flew by, and Xiao Jinyu sheathed his sword. Luo Hao cried out miserably as his arms broke.
"Scram!"
With a kick, Xiao Jinyu replaced Luo Hao like a dog.
This cruel scene caused several people to tremble involuntarily. However, Elder Tian Yun smiled and nodded slightly. "That's right, Elder Tian Yun.
He praised in his heart, Not bad.
At such a young age, your Sword Great Dao already reached peak Small Perfection. With my guidance for a year, you should be able to reach Great Perfection.
Furthermore, your talent in Sword Techniques is excellent. This Thousand Autumns Lasting Thousand Generations is a peak Earth Ranked Sword Technique.
It has extremely high requirements for comprehension ability. Xiao Jinyu managed to learn its essence and even reach Consummation. He is indeed extraordinary.
"Whoosh!"
Xiao Jinyu flew out of the arena and happened to land not far from Xiao Chen. He raised his eyebrows as he looked at Xiao Chen and said, "Unfortunately, you were not up there earlier."
Clearly, Xiao Jinyu still held a grudge over Xiao Chen surpassing him and obtaining the first rank in the second stage.
Xiao Chen remained silent, not replying to the other party.
This person's Sword Technique was indeed terrifying. That earlier sword strike was not his full strength.
"Next group, Fang Tianyi versus Meng Hao!"
The Fang Clan's Young Master, who received much attention earlier, also faced an unknown rich clan disciple.
Xiao Chen thought to himself, Actually, this Elder Tian Yun already has a quota of ten people in mind.
Based on his arrangements, he will not send the peak disciples against each other.
As for those who were clearly stronger than them, they could only pray for themselves. In Elder Tian Yun's eyes, these people were just touchstones for the popular candidates, to see how much of their strength they could force out.
After a few matches, it was as Xiao Chen expected.
Those with Grade 5 or higher True Dragon bloodlines, came from rich Noble Clans, and were peak Small Perfection Holy Venerates. Without exception, they all faced weaker opponents.
They advanced easily. Elder Tian Yun purposely did not put them in the same group.
"Last group, Xiao Chen versus Zhang Ye!" "Whoosh!
Whoosh! "
The two flew onto the arena. That Zhang Ye rejoiced. "It looks like you are a sacrificial pawn. To think that Elder Tian Yun sent me against a mixed-blood dragon like you. Prepare to lose!"
This Zhang Ye was very excited about not being chosen to fight those rich clan scions. He felt that he could easily suppress Xiao Chen with his Holy Venerate cultivation.
"Whoosh!"
With a thought, Zhang Ye's forehead swelled up, and a spot of light flashed out. The Holy Venerate Will surged out, pressing down on Xiao Chen.
Although Zhang Ye felt confident, he was very careful, intending to use his Holy Venerate Will to suppress Xiao Chen and secure victory.
Zhang Ye brought out his advantage in cultivation to its limits.
The Holy Venerate Will surged over and encased Xiao Chen.
It immediately felt like invisible shackles placed on Xiao Chen. His Movement Technique, cultivation, physical body, and every action of his suffered great suppression.
"Insignificant Star Venerate, no matter how heaven-defying your physical body is, you are just a Star Venerate. Die!"
Zhang Ye laughed maniacally. When he saw that his Holy Venerate Will completely suppressed Xiao Chen, he flew over.
"Break!"
Xiao Chen did not panic. With a cold shout, he activated the Divine Dragon War Body. Xiao Chen immediately merged his Dragon Might with his physical body. His dragon tendons and dragon bones gave off crackling sounds. His Qi and blood surged, and dragon roars rang out from his body.
With a gentle tremble, Xiao Chen used the Divine Dragon War Body to shatter Zhang Ye's Holy Venerate Will.
Seeing Zhang Ye fly over, Xiao Chen did not give him any time to be shocked. Stars in his Soul Pool flickered, and many stars appeared in his eyes.
An azure-colored dragon roar flashed. Xiao Chen's Star Venerate Will turned around and restrained Zhang Ye.
"Plop!" Zhang Ye landed on the ground and staggered, nearly falling over.
"This …" Extreme incredulity flashed in Zhang Ye's eyes.
To think that Xiao Chen's Star Venerate Will was no weaker than his Holy Venerate Will, catching him off guard.
By the time Zhang Ye tried to recondense his Holy Venerate Will, Xiao Chen had already pressed forward and unreasonably knocked Zhang Ye into the air with a punch.
"Bloodline activation!"
Zhang Ye, who was tumbling in the air, roared ferociously and activated his True Dragon bloodline, wanting to reverse the situation.
However, Xiao Chen activated the Divine Dragon War Body. His body already contained the might of a Blue Dragon, so he did not fear Zhang Ye, a True Dragon.
Xiao Chen's footsteps did not face any obstruction. He continuously punched, one punch after another.
Each punch contained thirty Cauldron Force, and dragon roars rang out, shaking the surroundings. "Bang! Bang!
Bang! "
After ten punches, Zhang Ye's entire body went limp like a dead dog, falling to the ground.
"Is that all you have?"
Xiao Chen found this somewhat boring. However, he had just warmed up and had not drawn his saber yet.
"Xiao Chen wins!"
Elder Tian Yun announced the result. He thought to himself, Unexpectedly, Xiao Chen's physical body is this strong.
Perhaps I have to reevaluate.
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