The exchange event for new disciples is approaching.
The talented elites from various forces are in seclusion cultivating in preparation, while others are gathering information everywhere.
In the disciples’ area of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest.
Many disciples gathered in the main hall. Initially, they were full of confidence in this new disciples’ exchange event, especially since the current human genius, Heavenly Martial Sect disciple Qin Wentian, had not returned from his mission.
However, who knew that the Heavenly Martial Sect produced Chen Yu, who defeated Zhu Cangyan, an old disciple of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest, displaying formidable strength that intimidated the disciples of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest.
This matter spread widely outside, becoming a joke among the other three major forces.
Among the new disciples, Shi Yao and others of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest became a glaring contrast to Chen Yu, utterly embarrassed.
The three of them in the hall turned ashen-faced, silently cursing Chen Yu for his despicable scheming.
"Hmph, you really did us proud, losing all of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest’s face."
Zhu Ling Yuan snorted with anger, the pressure of the Holy Beast spreading, making Shi Yao and the other two shiver with instinctive fear.
Shi Yao was about to cry without tears, wondering how the opponent they challenged turned out to be this formidable.
"Shi Yao, you explain this matter to the elders yourself."
Zhu Ling Yuan coldly snorted, silently cursing the group of fools.
As the disciples were discussing strategies, Shi Yao and the three suddenly received a message from an elder.
"It’s over."
Shi Yao did not expect the elder to receive the news so quickly.
This time, they truly disgraced the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest and would surely face severe punishment from the elders.
At the same time, Zhu Ling Yuan and other elite talents also received messages; the elders of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest instructed them to do their utmost to restore their reputation at the new disciples’ event.
Zhu Ling Yuan watched Shi Yao and the other two leave, his gaze becoming deeper, saying, "These fools, losing the face of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest. Now the elders place even more importance on victory; it looks like we’ll need to find allies for this new disciples’ exchange event."
"Coincidentally, I’m also looking for allies. Would Brother Zhu be interested?"
A melodious voice came from outside the main hall.
Three figures slowly approached, with a woman in the center wearing a green robe embroidered with a blue dragon pattern.
"Qing Sha?"
Zhu Ling Yuan’s gaze focused intently.
This woman who appeared suddenly was Qing Sha, the top new disciple of the Azure Dragon Divine Wood.
...
On the day of the new disciples’ exchange event, Chen Yu walked out of the cave dwelling.
"It’s said that among the new disciples of the four major forces, there isn’t a four-star king yet!"
During the days of seclusion, he had reached his peak state.
The almost perfected White Tiger Sky Splitting Claw, coupled with the profound meanings of triple-layer Gold and Space, just the power of this body-refining technique alone was enough to handle the elite talents of the other three major forces.
If the event consisted of one-on-one battles, he would unhesitatingly claim the first place throne.
In a large square of the Heavenly Martial Sect, the high-ranking members of the four major forces gathered, seated in four different directions.
The moment Chen Yu arrived, he noticed the high-ranking members and disciples of the four major forces all directed their gaze at him, with an intangible pressure enveloping his whole body.
Particularly from the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest, where two elders looked at him with anger, their pressure was daunting.
"Yu’er, come here to your master."
In the eastern pavilion, the Sky Martial Sect Master suddenly spoke, his voice carrying a peculiar power, causing the pressure on Chen Yu to disappear instantly, leaving him completely at ease.
"Yes, Master,"
Chen Yu walked quickly over.
"The Sky Martial Sect Master has acquired a good disciple."
In the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest, a red-bearded old man chuckled softly.
Among the elders who had just released an astonishing pressure, he was one of them.
As the Sect Master of Wanxiang Sect, Sikong Wanli did not engage in mutual mockery with the red-bearded old man.
Soon, everyone had arrived.
"This time, with the arrival of everyone from the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest, Azure Dragon Divine Wood, and Wanxiang Sect..."
After some polite exchanges.
"The exchange event for the new disciples begins!"
With the loud announcement from the Sky Martial Sect Master.
Boom!
Above the sky of the square, space powers fluctuated, the void twisted, and a scene of an alternate dimension gradually appeared.
"Our four forces will each select ten new disciples to enter inside and determine a victor."
The Sky Martial Sect Master said.
A refined elder stepped out; Chen Yu remembered this elder, as he had presided over the previous new disciple assessment.
"Yang Zhen, Sun Tianlong, Chen Yu, Lin Tianfeng..."
The refined elder called out ten names.
The other three forces had already decided their candidates and called out their names.
In total, forty people from the four forces walked to the center of the square.
"This is a separate space created by Elder Shen, Elder Qi and others. In the central area of this space, there are four flags. The force that obtains a flag first will temporarily rank first. Additionally, the force with the most flags will emerge as the winner."
The rules were simple: forty people enter a separate space to compete for the four flags.
If each of the four forces obtains one flag, the ranking is determined by the time the flag was obtained.
If one force obtains more flags, the one with the greater number becomes the winner.
"As expected, it won’t be a one-on-one combat mode."
Chen Yu chuckled secretly in his heart.
The refined elder suddenly took action, drawing a large array pattern in the void.
Within the array, silver radiance surged, and space powers fluctuated continuously.
At a certain moment, once the spontaneously created spatial array stabilized, the refined elder shouted, "Quickly enter."
Swish...
Figures flew into the spatial array, being transported to the space above everyone’s head.
After a violent spatial tremor, Chen Yu appeared in another space.
He observed his surroundings and found himself at the outermost edge of this space, with an endless plain ahead.
"This event is fair, open, and just. All of you are now positioned at the very edge."
"Remember two points: first, the time is only two hours; second, you may engage in combat freely, but do not kill recklessly, or you will face severe punishment."
As soon as the words fell, Chen Yu immediately flew out.
It was a circular space, with everyone at the edge. Whoever reached the central position first would undoubtedly have a significant advantage.
Not only Chen Yu, but everyone else instantly grasped the rules and all flew towards the center.
Outside.
The high-level members of the four great forces watched the situation inside the space intently.
"Although Chen Yu has strong combat power, even Zhu Ling Yuan may not be his match, this event is not a one-on-one battle. Our Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest might still have a chance to take first place!"
The red-bearded old man of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest said.
"Hehe, Chen Yu is only at the peak of the Mid-stage Star Condensation Realm. In terms of speed, he might not be Zhu Ling Yuan’s opponent."
"However, the speed contest is merely the first phase; there are still battle confrontations ahead, which makes Chen Yu a formidable challenge."
The high-level members of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest analyzed.
Inside the trial space, everyone was flying toward the center. As time elapsed, the distance between each other decreased.
Suddenly, some disciples deviated from the original route.
"Huh? Is this Zhu Ling Yuan’s idea? Interesting."
The red-bearded old man stroked his mustache with a smile, giving a glance at the Sky Martial Sect Master.
The Sky Martial Sect Master frowned slightly.
In the space, disciples from the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest and Azure Dragon Divine Wood used secret techniques at any cost to increase their speed, deviating from the original route, heading directly towards Chen Yu.
Obviously, disciples from these two forces were teaming up against Chen Yu.
They did not aim to defeat Chen Yu, merely hoping to delay him for a moment.
Within the space.
Swish!
Chen Yu was flying rapidly; this space was not large, and it was estimated he could reach the center in less than 15 minutes.
In the range of his Spiritual Sense, he quickly discovered others’ traces who were also heading for the center.
These two individuals were from the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest and Azure Dragon Divine Wood. Upon discovering Chen Yu’s trace, they immediately changed course, heading toward Chen Yu.
One of the men, from the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest, seemed like a giant fire bird, emanating turbulent flames, swiftly streaking across the sky.
On the other side, a figure hurried over, seated on an illusionary head of an Azure Dragon, rushing quickly.
When both saw Chen Yu, their gazes became extremely solemn, and the man who transformed into a giant fire bird flapped his wings, whipping up a fiery storm.
"Are the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest and Azure Dragon Divine Wood combining forces to stop me?"
In the initial phase, it’s all about speed; whoever reaches the center first will hold the advantage.
These two forces were willing to sacrifice two disciples to delay Chen Yu for a moment as well.
"Good dogs don’t block the way, get lost!"
Chen Yu shouted loudly.