"I can't treat them better than You You" and "I have to treat You You the best" were two completely different concepts, not to mention something like "I can't live without her". How could Chen Hao not be moved?
The two chatted for a while more before Xia Youyou's incarnation exhausted her mind and energy and disappeared in front of Chen Hao.
Although Xia Youyou was looking forward to Chen Hao's performance in the Inter-Sect Competition, she didn't mention anything about it. She didn't want to give Chen Hao any pressure. Although she knew from Xia Lanlan and Duan Yufei that Chen Hao's battle prowess was unfathomable and exceeded his realm by many times, Chen Hao had only just stepped into the Nascent Soul Realm. Furthermore, she could sense that Chen Hao's aura had yet to stabilize. It was impossible for him to reach the height that her grandfather had mentioned. Not to mention Chu Qingtian, Wu Ruochen, and Gu Xing who had already stepped into the Incarnation Realm, even some half-step Incarnation Realm experts weren't something that Chen Hao could contend against …
Naive and pure didn't mean that she was stupid. On the contrary, Xia Youyou was extremely intelligent. Otherwise, it would be impossible for her to have such a cultivation at such a young age.
She already had her own plans.
…
Chen Hao stared at the dissipating Xia Youyou and took a deep breath. He pondered, "There are only ten days until the official competition. With my current speed, I'm obviously still a little lacking. I have to think of a way to increase my speed … I wonder if the Outline of the Great Dao is useful?"
Chen Hao's mind lit up as he thought of the Outline of the Great Dao. Previously, in the Grand Elder's cave, although Chen Hao didn't have any comprehension of the mysterious Outline of the Great Dao, just by reciting it over and over again, he felt a mysterious aura. Although it was only a trace, it allowed Chen Hao, who had already reached his limit, to devour a large amount of Spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth, which made the Grand Elder a little surprised.
More importantly, at that time, Chen Hao clearly felt that his body had become stronger.
"Let's try it first!"
Thinking of this, Chen Hao waved the sword in his mind and cut off all distracting thoughts. His mind was immersed in cultivation. He first urged the Star Formula to start refining the Secret Longevity Formula. When this kind of refining could be done on its own without the urging of Chen Hao's mind, a wisp of Chen Hao's mind began to recite the Outline of the Great Tao.
Mysterious and profound words floated in Chen Hao's mind. Gradually, his mind entered the state of Thoughtless Tranquility. The chanting voice in his mind sounded again and again, from weak to strong …
An hour later, Chen Hao's recitation resounded in Chen Hao's mind like the evening drum and morning bell. At this moment, a mysterious aura appeared once again.
On the other hand, Chen Hao forgot the time and everything once more. He seemed to have entered a dazed and ignorant state, like a baby that was gradually gaining intelligence in his mother's womb.
Hiss! Hiss!
Hiss! Hiss! In his dantian, it used to take a few minutes to refine a wisp of True Essence, but now the refining speed was getting faster and faster. Compared to the vast and boundless Secret Longevity Formula's True Essence, the tiny wisp of Star Essence was like an ant to an elephant. But this ant's appetite, under this mysterious aura, became extremely terrifying. Not only was the devouring speed astonishing, the growth speed was equally astonishing.
Unfortunately, Chen Hao, who was immersed in the state of oblivion, could not sense the changes in his dantian. Otherwise, he would have been shocked to death. This speed was tens of times faster than his original refining speed, almost a hundred times faster!
…
"Who would have thought that the number of qualified genius disciples this time would reach over thirty thousand. This is absolutely unprecedented …"
"This is a sign that a great era is coming!"
On the afternoon of the third day since the Star-Picking Sect arrived at Dongxuan City, countless cultivators with powerful auras had gathered in the center of the city, on a huge training field with a radius of fifty miles. Hundreds of participating disciples from the various sects were divided into countless areas according to their sect's grade. They were scattered all around the training field. For mortals, it was impossible to see the entire training field with their naked eyes. However, for cultivators of the Nascent Soul stage and above, it was no problem at all.
What no one expected was that the number of qualified disciples for this year's Inter-Sect Competition far exceeded that of previous years. It had more than doubled in strength.
This was simply inconceivable.
Other than the thirty thousand participating disciples, countless cultivators had gathered around the training field to watch.
…
In the center of the training field, ten semicircular objects stood side by side. The highest point was a hundred feet tall and only a few dozen centimeters thick, like a windshield. The surface was covered with mysterious runes, and in the center of the runes were a hundred purple crystals evenly distributed from the lowest to the highest. Each crystal was the size of a human head, and could be seen from both sides.
"These are the Vital Energy Testing Lamps. In previous years, only sixty of them were lit to qualify for the official competition. This year, it was just announced yesterday that because of the unprecedented number of participants, the number has been raised to seventy … "
In the area where the Star-Picking Sect was, the Grand Elder pointed at the semicircular object in the center of the training field and spoke to the disciples behind him. Other than Chen Hao, all thirty disciples were present.
"Seventy … Grand Elder, doesn't that mean we need the strength of the peak of the intermediate stage of the Nascent Soul stage?" One of the disciples frowned.
"Yes. There's nothing we can do about it. Everyone just has to try their best. The results of the test are useful as well. We mustn't give up just because we can't reach seventy … We can't let go of any hope. This time, the number of participants has skyrocketed mainly in the first-grade and second-grade sects. The number of third-grade sects and above did not increase much. The thirty-one of us are comparable to a fifth-grade sect! "
…
While the Grand Elder was explaining to everyone, the disciples of the Origin Gate, Sky Sword Sect, Ling Tian Sect, and countless other sects were watching the Star-Picking Sect from afar with various thoughts. Most of their gazes were locked on Helian Wuzi and Tantai Lian. One had to admit that their age, appearance, and cultivation base were comparable to the top geniuses of the ninth-grade sects, especially Helian Wuzi.
It could be said that the small third-grade sect, the Star-Picking Sect, had shaken the cultivation world the most in the past two years.
However, what surprised these people was that Chen Hao, whose name shook the cultivation world, was not among them.
Duan Yufei, Xia Lanlan, and the others from the Ling Tian Sect were also wondering why Chen Hao was not here. However, Xia Youyou was not surprised at all. She knew that Chen Hao had not stabilized his cultivation base yet. Naturally, he was seizing the time to cultivate …
There were also the disciples of the Flying Sword Sect. Chen Hao had killed the number one genius disciple of the Flying Sword Sect, Fan Fang. It was a big event that shook the cultivation world. The Flying Sword Sect had lost all face. How could they not hate the Star-Picking Sect? Naturally, they had to pay attention to them.
Of course, Leng Yihan was also paying attention to the Star-Picking Sect.
…
"The time has come. The selection test has officially begun! Due to the skyrocketing number of participants this year, all sects please do not delay and begin the test immediately! The Ten Direction Test Lamps will be conducted at the same time. Ten sects will be tested according to the order of their names. Begin now! First-grade sects, Lockheart Valley, Great Void Sect, Jade Drop Palace … "
An old man who was in charge of hosting the test on the rostrum announced in a majestic and forceful voice.
Immediately, the ten first-grade sects that were called appeared in front of the corresponding test lamps under the lead of their elders.
When the disciples began their test, the old man in charge pointed out another ten first-grade sects to prepare.
…
Everyone had two chances to get the best result out of the two tests. If they could not light up 70 lamps, they would be eliminated.
During the test, after activating the token that was issued, the disciple's sect and name would be displayed at the top of the test lamp.
Low-grade sects were not only few in number, but their cultivation base was also weak. On average, only one out of 100 disciples would appear. Many of them could light up 69 lamps, losing by only one lamp.
There were close to 200 first-grade sects, and each of them would take at least two minutes to complete the test. There was no other way. Everyone had to raise their strength to the peak before they dared to attack. Nobody dared to waste two chances.
…
When the close to 200 first-grade sects finished their test, six hours had already passed. The test for the day had also ended. The one with the best result actually lit up 80 lamps, which caused quite a stir. 80 lamps meant that he was at the peak of the late-stage Nascent Soul realm. And that disciple was only at the late-stage Nascent Soul realm.
…
The next afternoon, when the second-grade sects were halfway through their test, the Great Elder specially went back to call Chen Hao. When he returned to the martial arts arena, the Great Elder's expression was filled with intense surprise and shock.
All the disciples of the Zhaixing Sect, except for Helian Wuzi and Tantai Lian, looked at Chen Hao in disbelief. It was as if they were looking at a monster.
Middle-stage Nascent Soul realm!
How was this possible? They all knew that Chen Hao's inner force cultivation technique was too low-level. It was already the limit for him to stabilize his cultivation base. How could he reach the mid-stage Nascent Soul realm?
But the truth was right in front of them.
The moment Chen Hao appeared with an indifferent expression, countless gazes locked onto him from afar.
…
"That's Chen Hao! He actually reached the mid-stage Nascent Soul realm. So fast … "
"I wonder how much his combat strength has increased? When he was at the late-stage Golden Core realm, he already killed a Nascent Soul realm genius … "
"F * ck, he's already at the mid-stage Nascent Soul realm?"
Some of the eighth-grade and ninth-grade sects' super genius disciples who had seen Chen Hao began to discuss.
…
"Hao Hao …"
A heavenly voice was the first to reach Chen Hao's ears.
"Brother Chen!" Duan Yufei's voice followed.
Chen Hao looked into the distance. Duan Yufei, Xia Lanlan, and Xia Youyou were sitting together, staring at him from afar. Chen Hao smiled slightly. His eyes met Xia Youyou's for a moment before they both looked away.
"Hao Hao, you've actually reached the mid-stage Nascent Soul realm?" Xia Youyou's expression did not change. Her expression did not change, but her excited voice resounded in Chen Hao's ears.
"Chen Hao, you're finally here! I heard that you were sharpening your spear at the last minute. I didn't want to disturb you … "At the same time, what made Chen Hao's head hurt was that Leng Yihan's voice also sounded. And he seemed to be very excited.
(First update. I'm not in a good state. I'm sorry for the late update …) If you like this work, you're welcome to come to qidian.com to vote. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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