The arena for the competition was in the middle of the drill grounds. There was nothing special about it. Most of the opponents that met Xiao Chen chose to give up. Out of the fifteen matches, Xiao Chen did not fight in thirteen of them, obtaining victory.
Only Mu Heng and Zhang Lie chose to continue. Unfortunately, even when the two of them worked together for the past three days, they could not do anything to Xiao Chen. In a one-on-one fight, Xiao Chen used sixty percent of his strength and ended the fight within fifty moves.
Xiao Chen returned victorious in all fifteen matches. Without any suspense, he obtained the first rank. The second rank would be between Mu Heng and Zhang Lie.
The two of them were roughly equal in strength. After fighting for a long time, there was no clear victor. In the end, Mu Heng relied on the advantage of his physical body and had a slight advantage in endurance. He defeated Zhang Lie and obtained the second rank.
By noon, all the matches had ended. This year's core disciples were finally chosen. Liu Suifeng managed to obtain the tenth rank by a hair's breadth, finally getting his wish.
"Go and rest first. After the core disciple ranking competition is over, you will have another match with the core disciples ranked in the top ten," the chief examiner reminded everyone.
Originally, Xiao Chen was planning to leave after receiving his reward. However, when he heard the chief examiner's words, he stopped. This was not bad. It would be good to see how strong the top ten core disciples on the Wind Cloud List were.
In the spectator stands, the chief examiner arranged a row of seats for Xiao Chen, Mu Heng, and the rest of the new core disciples, separating them from the other inner disciples.
Following the appearance of the five hundred core disciples, the atmosphere in the spectator stands was ignited. It was like the atmosphere of the end of the year Ranking War.
However, in reality, this sudden match could be seen as the end of the year Ranking War from a certain point of view. The top hundred core disciples were basically the same as the top hundred of the Heavenly Saber Pavilion.
Compared to the end of the year Ranking War, the only thing this ranking war lacked was the number of participants. As for the quality of the participants, it would definitely be higher. Thus, it was rather interesting.
"Ye Chen, I feel that with your strength, if you participate in this core disciple ranking war, you will be able to enter the top ten," Mu Heng suddenly said.
Zhang Lie said with some dissatisfaction, "You must be joking. Everyone in the top ten is at least a peak Inferior Grade Martial Saint."
"From Martial Grand Master to Martial Saint is the first big hurdle that cultivators face. Even if there is only a slight difference, the difference in strength will be like the difference between heaven and earth. They can condense their Essence and attack outside their body. Furthermore, their attack power will increase by several times."
There was indeed a natural difference between a Martial Grand Master and a Martial Saint. Zhang Lie was right. If a peak Superior Grade Martial Master defeated an Inferior Grade Martial Grand Master, or even a Medial Grade Martial Grand Master, it would not be strange.
However, it would be extremely difficult for a peak Martial Grand Master to defeat a newly advanced Inferior Grade Martial Saint. Although the Martial Heaven Continent wasn't completely unheard of, these people were all geniuses rarely seen in a hundred years.
Perhaps they had an innate bloodline or inherited Martial Spirit. Or perhaps they had a Cultivation Technique or Martial Technique that was much stronger than their opponent. Only then could they achieve such an effect.
If it was a regular Inferior Grade Martial Saint, with Xiao Chen's strength, Zhang Lie felt that he could defeat him. However, the people in the top ten were all peak Inferior Grade Martial Saints. Furthermore, all of them had fought hundreds of battles before they could reach the top ten.
Compared to the common Inferior Grade Martial Saints at the foot of the mountain, they were on a completely different level. Just their Cultivation Technique alone was much stronger than a regular Inferior Grade Martial Saint's.
Xiao Chen had an indifferent expression towards the discussion of the two. He did not intend to argue with them. No matter what they said, it would not be as convincing as a battle. There would be a battle to prove himself.
Mu Heng looked at Zhang Lie and said, "Don't be unconvinced. Three days ago, when the two of us worked together, he could only bring out sixty percent of his strength. If he attacked without holding anything back, he would be able to hold his own against a Medial Grade Martial Saint."
Zhang Lie did not believe that Xiao Chen only used sixty percent of his strength. His and Mu Heng's combined combat prowess would definitely be equal to a Medial Grade Martial Saint.
If Xiao Chen only used sixty percent of his strength and was able to hold his own against them, did that not mean that a Medial Grade Martial Saint was no match for him?
Impossible, he was only a peak Martial Grand Master. How could he be compared to a Medial Grade Martial Saint? Zhang Lie shook his head and did not continue discussing this issue.
There were ten arenas on the drill grounds. The rules of the competition were the same as Xiao Chen's earlier one. It was also a point system. The top ninety would be determined based on the number of points accumulated.
The strength of the core disciples could not be underestimated. Most of them had their own consummate techniques. Furthermore, they were all people who used the saber. Xiao Chen did not find it boring as he watched the matches one by one. Instead, he gained some experience.
However, as Xiao Chen continued watching, although the battles were exciting, there was nothing special about them. Facing the scorching sun in the south made him feel bored.
"Jade Maiden Peak's Yun Kexin is going up. She was ranked in the top ten of the previous Wind Cloud List. Her Heavenly Melody Saber Technique is very hard to defend against. I wonder who her opponent is."
"Her opponent is the eighteenth ranked Yan Feng. He is also a ruthless character. However, he should not be a match for Yun Kexin."
"After watching for so long, the top ten finally made their appearance. It is getting a little boring."
"Same, same. If it were not for these top ten people making their appearance, I would not even be here today."
When Yun Kexin made her appearance, the somewhat dull spectator stands immediately became very lively. There were all sorts of discussions.
Xiao Chen looked at the girl slowly walking up the arena. Yun Kexin was dressed in white. She was not considered pretty, but she was delicate and pretty. She looked very simple and natural.
"A peak Inferior Grade Martial Saint. Her cultivation is the lowest among the top ten. The Heavenly Melody Saber Technique she practices should have something extraordinary about it. Otherwise, she would not be able to enter the top ten," Xiao Chen analyzed in his heart.
Xiao Chen suddenly thought of something. He asked Liu Suifeng, "How come I don't see Chu Xinyun? She is also a core disciple, right?"
When Chu Xinyun was mentioned, a smile immediately appeared on Liu Suifeng's face. He explained, "Xinyun, she obtained her core disciple status by relying on her status as an alchemist. Most of the disciples on Jade Maiden Peak are like that; they belong to another organization."
"There are very few people like Yun Kexin who relied on their combat prowess to become a core disciple."
So that was the case. The Heavenly Saber Pavilion's method was rather humane. Alchemists contributed greatly to a sect. They could even be said to be a scarce resource.
"You seem to be very familiar with the disciples of Jade Maiden Peak. How many moves do you think Yun Kexin will need to defeat her opponent?" Xiao Chen smiled faintly.
Liu Suifeng smiled embarrassedly. He said, "Yun Kexin, she basically spends most of her time training outside. All the Contribution Missions she took were in places far away. I have not spoken much to her."
While they were speaking, Yun Kexin and Yan Feng had already walked onto the arena. Under the direction of the referee, they stood still and the crowd stopped chatting.
"Senior Sister Yun, sorry for the offense!" After the two of them bowed, Yan Feng spoke politely. He drew his saber and instantly sent out ten-odd saber Qi. The saber Qi tore through the water-like air and flew towards Yun Kexin.
Yun Kexin was not an ordinary opponent. Hence, the moment she stepped onto the arena, Yan Feng did not hold back. He sent out ten-odd saber Qi with all his might, attacking from all sorts of tricky angles. His figure also instantly rushed forward.
There was a flash of white light and Yun Kexin's figure drifted far away. Her body was so soft, it was like she did not have any bones. She easily dodged all the saber Qi.
Yan Feng smiled gently and happened to appear where Yun Kexin landed. "I already predicted that you would land here. This is my true killing move, Spatial Tearing Cross Chop!"
Yan Feng swung his saber and a cross-shaped saber Qi quickly formed in the air. The air was like a curtain of water. Cracks appeared in the cross-shaped chop; it was clear how strong this move was.
This attack was very accurate; it was aimed at the angle at which Yun Kexin would land. It was very difficult to change her position in midair. Even if she managed to dodge it, she would be in a passive position for a long time.
Yun Kexin's expression was still very calm. Suddenly, her body fell straight down. It was like a leaf falling to the ground suddenly turning into a piece of metal; it was very strange.
"Hu!"
The instant Yun Kexin landed, she suddenly increased her speed and managed to catch up to the cross-shaped saber Qi. She pushed her feet off the ground and her body instantly shot tens of meters away. She still managed to easily dodge Yan Feng's attack.
"What a profound Movement Technique. In one moment, she is as light as a swallow, as light as a feather. In the next moment, she is as heavy as a mountain. Furthermore, she is very adept at switching between the two states," when Xiao Chen saw this scene, he could not help but praise.
Liu Suifeng said, "This is the rare peak Earth Ranked Movement Technique of the Heavenly Saber Pavilion — Thunder Cloud Art. Normally, only true inheritors or people with outstanding talent are qualified to practice it. However, if one wants to have any achievements, they will need a high comprehension ability."
When Yan Feng saw that Yun Kexin dodged his meticulously planned move, he had a slightly disappointed expression on his face. He shouted and his figure left a long trail in the air as he hacked at Yun Kexin with his saber.
"Dang!"
This time, Yun Kexin did not choose to dodge. She did not draw her saber, instead, she raised her right hand. The weapons clashed and gave off a melodious sound. Yun Kexin did not move at all as she blocked this attack.
When Yan Feng saw that Yun Kexin did not even draw her saber, he revealed an angry expression. He said, "Senior Sister Yun, we have not met for half a year. Am I not even qualified for you to draw your saber?"
Yun Kexin said unhurriedly, "Don't get distracted. If this was a battle to the death, you would already be dead!"
Yun Kexin's indifferent attitude completely enraged Yan Feng. He shouted and held his saber with both hands. A two-meter-long saber light rose up from the saber and pushed Yun Kexin back continuously. "Chi!
Chi! "
Under the huge pressure, Yun Kexin could not block it with one hand. After a while, her body was pushed to the edge of the arena. If she fell off, she would lose the right to participate in this match.
"Still not drawing your saber? In that case, get down! " Yan Feng shouted loudly and withdrew the two-meter-long saber light. The aura of his body suddenly rose to its peak and knocked Yun Kexin back in an instant.
While Yun Kexin was in the air, her expression was unhurried. She held her saber hilt with her right hand and slowly drew her saber.
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