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"First place in the Outer Sect Grand Competition must be secured; it would be a shame to waste such an opportunity," Ren Pingsheng murmured.
"Uh... what did you just say, brother?" Chu Xiao asked with a strange expression. He had been momentarily distracted and hadn't clearly heard Ren Pingsheng's words, which prompted his question.
"Nothing much. It seems you're also planning to participate in the competition. I wonder what your strategy is?"
"What strategy could I have? There are so many experts among the Outer Sect disciples. With my cultivation at the fifth level of Qi Refining, it will be quite difficult to achieve good results. I can only take it one step at a time."
"That's true, but being able to spar with so many fellow disciples should still yield some benefits. It might even help with your upcoming breakthroughs," Ren Pingsheng offered some consolation.
"Although your words are comforting, they are also quite accurate. I can only do my best."
The two then chatted about other topics, discussing in detail what had happened during Ren Pingsheng's absence. This gave Ren Pingsheng a more comprehensive understanding of his friend, who was undoubtedly a collector of information.
Chu Xiao, of course, was unaware of his friend's assessment and continued to speak enthusiastically. He even detailed which male and female disciples were dating and shared various rumors clearly. It wasn't until Ren Pingsheng said he was tired and wanted to rest that Chu Xiao reluctantly left, leaving Ren Pingsheng feeling somewhat speechless.
A peaceful night passed. The next day, those disciples who had gone out for training returned to the sect, making the place feel much busier and livelier. Naturally, this also led to more conflicts and frictions.
These were all youthful and brash individuals, so no one was willing to back down. Moreover, with such generous prizes for the top three in the Outer Sect Grand Competition, everyone was vying for those spots. Thus, even before the competition began, tensions among the Outer Sect disciples were already palpable.
"Are you Ren Pingsheng?" A broad-faced youth directly blocked the path and asked with a playful smile.
"What’s up? Do you need something?" Ren Pingsheng glanced at him and asked casually.
"Look over there! Isn't that Wei Hong, known as the first in the Outer Sect? Why is he here? It seems like he has some conflict with someone," a sharp-eyed disciple pointed out.
"This is going to be interesting; Wei Hong's strength is terrifying. A typical sixth-level Qi Refining disciple is no match for him. I wonder who that kid facing him is; I don't think I've seen him before."
"Haha, I know this guy; he has quite a reputation too. He's known as the first among registered disciples. During the registered disciple Wufeng Grand Competition, he helped Qingyun Peak secure first place." Someone familiar chimed in.
"Registered Disciple is the first person, it seems he has some strength. However, now that he has become an Outer Sect Disciple, his strength is probably just average. You have to know that there is a huge difference between Registered Disciple and Outer Sect Disciple."
"Who knows? We can just watch quietly; whether he is strong or not has nothing to do with us."
"Oh, I heard you were quite arrogant before, not only injuring your fellow disciples but also disrespecting Inner Sect Senior Brother!" Wei Hong raised an eyebrow and continued in a hostile tone.
"What does that have to do with you? Or are you related to them?" Ren Pingsheng smiled slightly, his tone equally rude.
"Our Azure Wind Sword Sect's second rule is to respect the elders like Brother Shi. Don't you know that?" His tone was somewhat cold.
"Oh, and then?" His tone was flat, making it hard to tell if he was happy or sad.
"Since I know, I naturally cannot ignore it. In the Outer Sect Disciples Competition, I will let you know what it means to respect Brother Shi."
"Heh heh, indeed a busybody. You might be disappointed by then." After saying this, Ren Pingsheng turned around and left with little interest.
"Good, very good. In the Outer Sect Disciples Competition, I will let you taste my strength." Wei Hong laughed in anger, his face somewhat ferocious, his white teeth gleaming.
"This guy is really something; he actually dared to provoke Wei Hong. I am somewhat impressed." An Outer Sect Disciple said mockingly.
"Haha, that's because he doesn't know how formidable Wei Hong is. By then, he will probably be defeated badly."
"Yeah, thinking that being the first among Registered Disciples means he can look down on everyone. Unfortunately, this is the Outer Sect. After suffering a couple of lessons, he will understand the gap in strength."
Soon, news of an Outer Sect Disciple challenging the first disciple of the Outer Sect, Wei Hong, spread out, causing quite a stir. Some admired him, some mocked him, and some remained indifferent.
"I heard about Ren Shidi. You actually dared to challenge Wei Hong. I am somewhat impressed by you. This guy is not simple." Five people were sitting in the courtyard, and it was Kong Zhan who spoke.
"Maybe! But it's just that I've been cultivating for a longer time. If it were you and me, we would have left him far behind in the same amount of time. Are you afraid of him?" Ren Pingsheng said dismissively.
"You speak well; how could I possibly be afraid of him? Although that guy is quite strong, just give me some time, and I'll easily crush him underfoot. Even if I can't defeat him now, when we meet, he'll know my strength."
"Only you, the battle maniac, would dare to say such things. With your Refining Qi Fifth Layer strength, you won't last long before being defeated," Wei Ziqi said with a smirk.
"What about Refining Qi Fifth Layer? Hmph, in another ten days or so, I will break through to Qi Refinement Sixth Layer. If it weren't for the time constraint this time, who knows who would win or lose," Kong Zhan said with a fierce expression.
"Heh heh, you know his temper; why bother provoking him?" Fei Hou said lightly, accustomed to such situations.
"Speaking of which, Ren Shidi, do you have confidence against Wei Hong? I don't think you're the type to do things without reason," Liu Wuyun brought up the topic.
"Even if I don't provoke him, he'll still come looking for trouble. I suspect it's that Huang Feng's doing. However, if we really face off, winning shouldn't be too difficult," Ren Pingsheng explained confidently.
"So what is your current cultivation level, Ren Shidi?" The others looked at Ren Pingsheng in surprise.
"Heh heh, I'm also at the Sixth Layer now. Two months of experience in Azure Valley wasn't just for fun."
"No wonder! With Ren Shidi's strength already at this level, we really can't compare!" They all felt a bit emotional; among the four of them, only Fei Hou had reached Qi Refinement Sixth Layer and had just broken through two days ago.
"The breakthrough in cultivation is just a matter of time; there's nothing surprising about it. I only made some gains in Azure Valley that allowed me to break through by chance," Ren Pingsheng spoke the truth.
"Ren Shidi is right; if we three spend some time on it, we can catch up. There's no need to feel discouraged. It seems after my breakthrough, I should go out for some experience as well. How about we three go together?" Kong Zhan asked eagerly.
"That sounds good. With our strength, we should be able to protect ourselves," Liu Wuyun and Wei Ziqi agreed after a brief hesitation. It seemed they were also eager for breakthroughs in their strength.
After all, they had all started from the same starting line. Suddenly being surpassed by someone was somewhat uncomfortable for them, who considered themselves geniuses.
"Alright then, Ren Shidi, we won't disturb you any longer. Tomorrow is the Outer Sect Competition. Let's each conserve our energy tonight and prepare for a good fight tomorrow."
"Heh heh, I hope we all achieve good results. Safe travels, Brothers!"
After sending off the four members of Fei Hou, Ren Pingsheng returned to his room, sat cross-legged, and began to calm his mind and gather his energy in preparation for tomorrow's Match. At the same time, many Outer Sect Disciples were sitting quietly in their own rooms, waiting for the arrival of the next day.
The sound of bells echoed throughout the Azure Wind Sword Sect, signaling that the time for the Outer Sect Disciples Competition had arrived. At this moment, the entire Outer Sect Disciple area was buzzing with excitement.
"The Outer Sect Disciples Competition will officially begin in one hour. All Outer Sect disciples must gather at Trial Sword Plaza without fail." A commanding voice resonated in the ears of every Outer Sect Disciple, causing a stir among them.
"This strength must be at least that of a Warrior Strongman, or perhaps even stronger," Ren Pingsheng thought carefully after hearing the voice. This was also his guess, as he had never encountered such a powerful individual before.
Upon hearing this announcement, all Outer Sect Disciples obediently made their way to Trial Sword Plaza.
Trial Sword Plaza was specifically designed for the Outer Sect Disciples Competition. It was circular in shape and could accommodate twenty thousand people at once. For over six thousand Outer Sect Disciples, it was more than sufficient.
"Very well, it seems everyone is here. I am Bai Yuhang, the Vice Master of this sect, and I will be presiding over this Outer Sect Disciples Competition." A middle-aged man dressed in a white robe spoke amiably.
"In this competition, there are a total of six thousand four hundred fourteen participants. The positions you are currently seated in indicate your respective numbers. The method is simple: those numbered one to one hundred form one battle group, while the remaining one hundred fourteen form another battle group. In total, there will be sixty-four battle groups competing in a free-for-all, with the top ten from each group advancing."
"Ah! Such a brutal elimination rate—ten to one! Moreover, if they cooperate with each other, even those experts will have headaches." Many disciples were astonished by this format of the Match. Several furrowed their brows, clearly concerned that many skilled individuals might be eliminated early on.
However, this was how cruel the system was; if you failed in the first round, then you were out. No one would show mercy just because you were strong. The key lay in your skills and adaptability; these were just as important as cultivation level.
"As for this competition's Rewards, I’m sure you’ve heard about them. Let me reiterate: third place will receive three Qi Gathering Pills and either an Intermediate Sword Technique or Movement Technique. Second place will receive five Qi Gathering Pills and one each of Intermediate Sword Technique and Movement Technique. As for first place, not only will they receive eight Qi Gathering Pills but also either an Advanced Swordsmanship or Movement Technique."
Although they already knew about these Rewards, hearing them directly from a high-ranking member of the sect had a different impact. Many Outer Sect Disciples' expressions changed instantly as their spirits surged with determination. It seemed that everyone was intent on securing these Rewards and unwilling to let them slip away.
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