Moreover, Li Xiaoyao himself possesses immense power. With the combination of his "Jian Lai Jian Yi" and "Xiaoyao Xian Jian," his combat prowess is off the charts!
Even when pursued by a "Nascent Soul Ancestor," he has a chance to escape.
If the "Nascent Soul Ancestor" were a bit careless and unlucky, Li Xiaoyao might even have a chance to injure them!
Furthermore, Li Xiaoyao has an "ace up his sleeve" – the "Crazy Beggar."
This "Crazy Beggar" is a walking "nuclear arsenal."
What Hao Ren gave the "Crazy Beggar" in the "brocade pouch" was nothing other than the sequence of numbers "666"!
These three digits are precisely the "nuclear launch codes" that the "Crazy Beggar" had been longing for.
Hao Ren found them in the detailed introduction of the "Crazy Beggar."
Each time the "Crazy Beggar" opens a "brocade pouch," he can access the "nuclear launch codes."
With the "nuclear launch codes," he can unleash a spectacular "nuclear explosion"!
Three "brocade pouches," three "nuclear explosions"!
This is more than enough to handle any crisis!
...
Given all the aforementioned factors, Hao Ren tacitly agreed to Li Xiaoyao's expedition to the "Great New Dynasty Imperial Capital."
"Xiaoyao, take care on your journey!"
Hao Ren offered Li Xiaoyao a blessing in his heart.
He truly valued Li Xiaoyao and sincerely wished to take him as his "third disciple."
He hoped that Li Xiaoyao would return safely from this "expedition" without any undue harm!
As for Ye Qiye, who was accompanying Li Xiaoyao...
Hao Ren wished him "an early death and rebirth"!
It would be absolutely perfect if Ye Qiye were to die in the "Great New Dynasty Imperial Capital."
That way, the "Great New Dynasty" would forge an irreconcilable "deadly feud" with the "Abyss"!
At that time, the "Abyss" would undoubtedly mobilize its entire force to launch a full-scale assault on the "Great New Dynasty."
Dog eat dog!
It would be best if both sides were to "bash each other's brains out."
Heh heh heh...
Li Xiaoyao, Ye Qiye, the "Crazy Beggar," and "Ling'er" – the four of them, amidst the blessings of everyone, departed from the "Yun Family Immortal Manor" and embarked on their "treasure hunt."
After they left, the "Sect Minor Competition" continued.
From then on, the proceedings became relatively uneventful.
There were no more battles that truly "refreshed one's eyes."
The disciples of the "Yun Family Immortal Manor" performed creditably, but none were monstrously talented!
The first place in the "Foundation Establishment Group" undoubtedly went to "Wang Xiaohu."
He truly deserved it!
His "Tiger Fiend Demon Saber" possessed incredible combat power, capable of easily slaying "Golden Core cultivators." No one at the "Foundation Establishment realm" could match him!
The only two who could have contended with "Wang Xiaohu," Yun Tianping and Ye Qiye, had both withdrawn from the "Foundation Establishment Group" competition.
Ye Qiye, needless to say, had already left the "Yun Family Immortal Manor" with Li Xiaoyao for their "treasure hunt" and was no longer able to participate in the competition.
As for "Black-faced Cold-hearted Senior Disciple" Yun Tianping, because he had broken through to the "Golden Core realm," he was no longer eligible to compete in the "Foundation Establishment Group."
Yun Tianping automatically advanced to the "Golden Core Group."
Even though he had only recently broken through to the "Golden Core realm," thanks to the "Heavenly Mechanism Puppet," he was virtually invincible!
"Heavenly Mechanism Puppet" was the name Yun Tianping had recently given to the "metal puppet."
Because the "Heavenly Mechanism Puppet" had integrated six "Lei·Heavenly Mechanism Cores," its combat power not only soared but it also possessed analytical, computational, and learning abilities akin to a "supercomputer."
Many powerful divine abilities and skills, once seen, could be quickly "simulated and comprehended" by it.
Even Ye Qiye's "Oneness of Heaven and Man," the "Heavenly Mechanism Puppet" could "simulate and comprehend" without any obstacles.
Incredibly awesome!
Therefore, Yun Tianping dominated the "Golden Core Group"!
No matter if they were renowned "Golden Core experts" or "Golden Core geniuses" of unparalleled talent, all were vanquished!
Moreover, they were all defeated in a single blow!
The "Heavenly Mechanism Puppet" was too powerful; it even possessed the strength to eliminate "peak Nascent Soul cultivators." Dealing with "Golden Core experts" was no challenge at all.
One-hit kills, one-hit kills, all were one-hit kills!
Even without employing its "Three Heads Six Arms form," the "Heavenly Mechanism Puppet" could defeat the vast majority of "Golden Core cultivators" with a single ordinary strike.
Effortlessly, Yun Tianping secured first place in the "Golden Core Group."
This further solidified Yun Tianping's reputation as the "Black-faced Cold-hearted Senior Disciple"!
Not only were the "Foundation Establishment disciples" filled with awe and respect for him, but even the "Golden Core disciples" treated him with utmost deference, daring not to offend him in the slightest!
And regarding "Wang Xiaohu,"
He had always believed his "swordsmanship talent" was very strong. Now he realized that compared to his "saber technique talent," his "swordsmanship talent" was garbage, something to be discarded.
How profound was Wang Xiaohu's "saber technique talent"?
After gaining recognition from the "Tiger Fiend Spirit," he fell asleep for a day. The next day, he woke up and intended to cook something for himself. He casually picked up a kitchen knife – a common, low-quality iron tool... With a casual slash, he actually unleashed a thirty-zhang saber intent.
The saber intent surged, immensely overbearing!
At that moment, Wang Xiaohu's thatched hut was obliterated, pulverized into dust by the saber intent!
Truly terrifying!
When Wang Xiaohu picked up the "Tiger Fiend Demon Saber," he became even more formidable. With a casual swing, the saber intent could reach three hundred zhang.
A three-hundred-zhang saber intent, like a white silken ribbon, descended from the heavens, fierce and majestic, swallowing the world!
Once, Wang Xiaohu, wielding the "Tiger Fiend Demon Saber," easily cleaved a small mountain into two.
Such power was beyond the endurance of "Golden Core cultivators." Only the most elite "peak Nascent Soul cultivators" could barely resist it.
Furthermore, Wang Xiaohu's "Tiger Fiend Demon Saber" was a legendary "fierce saber," possessing "endless malevolent energy" and capable of activating "black tiger fiends," its might was explosive.
He couldn't even fully utilize its power in the "Foundation Establishment Group."
Who could withstand a single strike from him?
Those "Foundation Establishment disciples" would be brutally cleaved to death!
Of course, the "Foundation Establishment disciples" were not foolish. Whenever they encountered Wang Xiaohu, they would immediately bow and concede defeat.
"Senior Brother Wang, what excellent saber technique, I concede!"
Then, without looking back, they decisively jumped off the competition stage.
Their movements were so fluid, it was truly lamentable!
Alas!
These children also had a difficult time!
...
Wang Xiaohu winning first place in the "Foundation Establishment Group" was practically a given. Except for the first match, he didn't even get a chance to fight afterward!
Thus, amidst widespread anticipation, Wang Xiaohu chose to "challenge across realms."
He entered the "Golden Core Group."
Wang Xiaohu was humble and low-key. He started by challenging the cultivators ranked tenth in the "Golden Core Group" and so on.
Then...
The tenth-ranked cultivator in the "Golden Core Group," "Zhou Ping," upon entering the stage, decisively conceded defeat.
"Junior Brother Wang, what excellent saber technique, I concede!"
After saying this, he jumped off the competition stage without looking back.
He conceded without even fighting!
This scene left Wang Xiaohu completely dumbfounded.