I began to understand the myriad things by chopping wood

Chapter 229: Jianzhen Lake, the troublemaker

The second day of the Little Dragon Meeting.

There were more people around the arena next to Wangjiang Tower.

The vast open space by the river was almost completely packed, and it would not be an exaggeration to describe it as a sea of ​​people.

Firstly, it was the second day, and he was the main seat of the Little Hidden Dragon Society, the contest of Qi and Blood Transformation Realm, and the one who came out on top could be called the leader of the Little Hidden Dragon Society;
Secondly, the result of yesterday's competition spread throughout the taverns and hotels overnight.

The Yunshan Sword Sect took the top three spots; Yao Tianchuan defeated his enemy with one sword but was defeated by another, showing that his swordsmanship was unstable;

Zhang Shan, a previously unknown sword master, emerged as a dark horse and won the championship with less than five sword strikes from start to finish. This can be said to be the most effortless first place in the history of Xiao Qianlong Club.

Such a dramatic competition made many spectators who had not come due to the large number of people and the change of environment suddenly regretted their decision. In addition, the Yao family was generous in giving out two places to the Jianzhen Lake Ruins, so there were many more people today than yesterday, and the crowd all crowded to the riverside.

On the top of the River View Tower.

Ning Zi looked at the crowds of people downstairs and sighed:

"Jiangnan is still rich, and Yunzhou Prefecture has a large population, but I have never seen such a grand scene. Do people here have money and free time? I have never seen so many people gathered together!"

"Firstly, Jinling Prefecture is indeed prosperous and densely populated. Secondly, the Little Hidden Dragon Meeting is a grand event in Jiangnan and attracts a lot of attention. Many people from other places come here, which is why there is such a scene."

Qin Zhenyang explained briefly, then smiled:

"Junior Sister Ning, are you nervous? That's not like your style."

Ning Zi raised her head, her long hair fluttering in the morning light, and said with high spirits:

"Why would I be afraid? Just watch, I won't let Junior Brother Zhang have all the glory!"

Xie Yuan immediately said:
"Senior Sister Ning has superb swordsmanship and extraordinary cultivation. She will definitely win the first battle!"

Ning Zi nodded and said with a smile:

"Although Junior Brother Zhang is a bit silly, he has always been very sensible. Hey, why don't you just come to Yaoyue Peak? Senior Sister loves you!"

Although Xie Yuan knew that Ning Zi was very broad-minded, he still politely refused:

"Thank you, Senior Sister. However, Yaoyue Peak does not accept male disciples after all, so I don't have this blessing."

"There have been several times in the history of the sect where male disciples married disciples from the peak and were counted as members of Yaoyue Peak. Junior Brother Zhang, you can consider this shortcut."

Seeing Ning Zi making faces and smiling with ill intent, Xie Yuan looked at his nose with his eyes and his heart with his nose, and remained silent, embodying Zhang Shan's honest character.

Ning Zi was originally an outgoing person, and perhaps because she was about to go into battle today, she became even more lively, and turned to Qin Zhenyang:
"Hey, Senior Brother Qin, there are so many strong players here, do you think I can come out on top?"

Qin Zhenyang encouraged:

"With Junior Sister Ning's cultivation, if she can make good use of it, plus a little bit of luck, she has a good chance."

Ning Zi's cultivation was already extraordinary. After the defeat in the sword-fighting contest between the two sects last year, he worked even harder and made further progress this year.

She was not far from being listed on the Hidden Dragon List, and everyone was looking forward to seeing how she would perform this time.

Ning Zi smiled:

"Although asking now may seem arrogant, I'm just curious, Senior Brother Qin, what do the Jianzhen Lake ruins look like? I've heard about it several times, but I don't know the full picture. It makes me curious."

Qin Zhenyang nodded:

"I had said yesterday that I would have a good discussion with Junior Brother Zhang, so it's a good opportunity to talk about it together. Haha, after I tell you about it, maybe it will motivate you to compete even more, and help you show more strength and win the championship."

"I don't need this to tempt me. I will do my best!"

Ning Zi smiled and said:

"But hurry up and tell me!"

Xie Yuan and Huang Zifeng and Lin Zhen beside him all showed curious expressions.

Qin Zhenyang saw that all his fellow apprentices were looking at him, so he drank a sip of tea to moisten his throat, and then said:
"As you know, I went to the Jianzhen Lake Ruins once two years ago. But I didn't get in with the Little Hidden Dragon Society's quota at that time. Instead, my master 'exchanged' for it.

"It would be a bit long to start from the beginning, so I'll just give you a brief summary. This Jianzhen Lake really exists, deep in the Purple Gold Mountain east of Jinling Prefecture.

"Originally, Jianzhen Lake was a scenic spot with peaceful lakes and secluded mountains. The Yao family often went there to escape the summer heat. But many years ago, probably during the previous dynasty, the Yao family discovered that there was a relic under the water.

“Of course, it’s not an ordinary ancient monument, but a kind of ‘secret place’ or ‘cave heaven’ place.

“I will not elaborate on the subsequent stories surrounding Jianzhen Lake. Suffice it to say that in recent decades, Jianzhen Lake has always been a forbidden area controlled by the Yao family. However, following the Eight Gates Rebellion, the Yao family’s strength was greatly reduced, and they were no longer able to claim such a huge secret area as their own.

“They also made a decision. Before others blatantly coveted it, they put forward a proposal, which was to open Jianzhen Lake to other large sects and families.

"The Yao family has done this before, but it was just like a gift given to friendly forces based on their mood. Now they position themselves as the managers and maintainers of the ruins. As long as other forces pay an 'entrance fee' in exchange, they can let their disciples enter."

Ning Zi heard this and said bluntly:

"Isn't this the one who guards the gate?"

Qin Zhenyang hesitated for a moment and said slowly:
"Although that can be said, no one in the world knows the ruins of Jianzhen Lake better than others. Seeing that the Yao family is so decisive and sensible, other forces did not make things difficult for them. They still respected their ownership of Jianzhen Lake and paid treasures and elixirs in exchange for the opportunity for disciples to enter."

Xie Yuan said thoughtfully:
"So this relic is actually mainly used to help disciples practice, and its other values ​​are not necessarily that great?"

Qin Zhenyang nodded approvingly:
"Otherwise, even if it is so, I am afraid that the Yao family, which was in turmoil at that time, would not be able to keep this precious land. After all, even among the eight great families, only a few own the ruins."

"After all, they are the royal family of the previous dynasty. Jinling is also the location of the dragon vein of the Central Plains. There are treasures all over the place."

Ning Zi sighed:
"And then? Now that we know the origin, what is the situation inside the Jianzhen Lake?"

Qin Zhenyang was slightly serious:
"In the ruins of Jianzhen Lake, there is still a lake."

Xie Yuan, Ning Zi and others looked at each other. Since when did Senior Brother Qin become a riddle teller?
Qin Zhenyang saw this, sighed and explained:
"I'm afraid this relic is different from what most people understand. There are no ancient sect buildings, no caves of powerful people, no treasure pavilions, scripture pavilions... or any other buildings or traces. It's just a lake.

“The Yao family will lead people to the Jianzhen Lake in this world, and then give you a talisman. When you jump into the lake, you will enter the ruins space of the Lake in the Lake.

"There is a lake over there. The strange thing is that people can breathe freely in it without feeling suffocated, and even clothes will not get wet. It is definitely not ordinary water. The Yao family calls it Xuanshui.

"And if you practice in the mysterious water, you don't need to eat or drink and your blood will be full. One day of practice can be equivalent to ten days of practice in the outside world."

Ning Zi nodded, her eyes shining:
"Yes, one year of training in there is equivalent to ten years, right? The Yao family didn't set a time limit, right?"

"That's right. There is no time limit, only a limit on the number of people who can enter at one time. However, if this Jianzhen Lake was that simple, then the Yao family would have trained batches of masters with it, and at the very least, a large number of people would have reached the third level of Qi and Blood Transformation."

Qin Zhenyang shook his head:

“There is no time limit, but not many people can stay in there for a full month, because of the second characteristic of the True Lake.

"If you stay in there for a long time, you will gradually have various illusions. The longer you stay, the more illusions you will have. These illusions are of various kinds, and it all depends on the warrior's own mind."

"Illusions during practice? Wouldn't it be easy to go astray?"

"It's not just about being possessed. If a warrior mistakenly believes that the illusion is real, then the illusion may become real. This is why the Lake of Truth got its name. It wasn't called this before."

Qin Zhenyang said seriously.

Xie Yuan was stunned when he heard this, and he and several of his fellow disciples were a little puzzled.

A vision coming true? Is there such a thing?
Ning Zi thought for a moment, blinked her eyes and said:
"Fantasy comes true? Isn't this a good thing? If I want a peerless sword or an elixir, can it come true in Jianzhen Lake?"

"Everything has its own way of balance. In the Lake of Truth, if illusions become true, something will become false."

Qin Zhenyang said seriously:

"Originally, if a warrior could not hold on, he could use the amulet to return; but if he believed what he saw, he would sink into the lake and become a part of the Lake of Truth, never to return. Since ancient times, many warriors have lost themselves in the Lake of Truth, and the phantoms of natural treasures and peerless weapons appeared in its place, and then disappeared with their owners.

"Even in the past ten years since the Yao family opened the ruins to the world, some warriors have not returned despite repeated warnings. Therefore, if you want to enter, the warriors and their masters must bear the risks themselves. This is the consensus of the forces entering the ruins."

Xie Yuan frowned slightly when he heard this. Why did this place sound so weird?
As expected, the ancient ruins are not simple. According to Qin Zhenyang, this Jianzhen Lake is actually quite dangerous.

Qin Zhenyang sighed:
"However, as long as the warriors are determined, this is an excellent place for training. Although the time spent here is not long, if you stay for half a month, it is almost half a year's work; the time saved is secondary. The blessing of the mysterious water on training and the nourishment of the body can help warriors break through bottlenecks, break through shackles, and even make up for old injuries. It is really wonderful. It's a pity that the water cannot be taken away or brought back, otherwise this mysterious water would be priceless.

“But for a warrior who aspires to become a Grandmaster, the most important thing is the word ‘seeing the truth’, which can lead to the realm of the Twin Bridges of Heaven and Earth.

"First, if you integrate into the mysterious water and cultivate yourself, you will be able to comprehend the meaning of heaven and earth, and be very close to the great master's way. Those who are unable to enter the principles of nature and the way of all things can often gain some insights and take the first step in this mysterious water. Seeing the truth of nature is one of them.

"Secondly, the illusion of the mind has always been a test of a warrior's will. If you want to become a master, you must have great perseverance and courage. After becoming a master, you will often be attacked by illusions during your practice, and if you are not careful, you will go astray. Now you can experience it first and temper your mind, which will be of great benefit to becoming a master and even in the future. Seeing the true heart is the second.

"Based on these two points, Jianzhen Lake is particularly attractive to warriors at the third level of Qi and Blood Transformation. It is also good to experience the second level of Qi and Blood Transformation in advance. I came here before and gained a lot after returning. However, for the first level of Qi and Blood Transformation, the numerous illusion tests and the accelerated training in the mysterious water are a bit too stressful. It is indeed too early."

Qin Zhenyang glanced at Xie Yuan and thought that it was suitable for him.

After he finished his introduction, he drank the tea in one gulp and said his throat was dry from drinking so much.

Xie Yuan listened and nodded slowly, with interest in his eyes.

This relic is indeed interesting. If used well, it can even improve one's future prospects.

But even the basic accelerated practice was extremely tempting to him.

Not to mention too much, just half a month of staying there is equivalent to almost half a year's progress.

Although it may be tempting to others, it may not be of much help; but with Xie Yuan's speed of practice, his cultivation should be greatly improved after half a year, and it can be completed in ten days, which is very tempting.

What Ning Zi was thinking about naturally was the way of the Grandmaster.

Unlike Xie Yuan, who is so talented that his path to becoming a master is almost open; although Ning Zi has extraordinary talent, it is still difficult to say that he will definitely become a master. If there is no opportunity, it is very likely that decades of hard work will not bear fruit.

How can there be a certainty on the path of spiritual practice? Many people have practiced for ten or thirty years but are still standing still. It is not uncommon for people to find it difficult to break through a small threshold in their entire lives.

Except for a few lucky people, no one can have smooth sailing in spiritual practice. I have never heard of anyone who can cut through mountains and build bridges over rivers without any bottlenecks in the spiritual practice... Well, except for a few people.

The Jianzhen Lake is right in front of him, which may help him break through to the Grandmaster level, so Ning Zixin naturally yearns for it.

Her eyes lit up slightly, and she clenched her fist and said:
"I've definitely got the top spot in this Little Hidden Dragon Society!"

Seeing that his junior sister was indeed more motivated, Qin Zhenyang smiled and nodded:
"Come on, Junior Sister Ning, I believe in you."

"Come on, Senior Sister Ning!"

Fellow disciples gave encouragement one after another, and Xie Yuan also hoped that this cheerful and enthusiastic senior sister could get what she wished for. She had always been a beautiful sight on Yunshan Mountain.

After talking for so long, it was almost time for the competition to begin.

Yao Qinglai went up and said a few more words, and then the real Little Qianlong Meeting on the second day officially began.

"In the first match, Ning Zi from Yunshan Sword Sect will face Shao Wensheng from Quning Academy! Please come on stage."

Ning Zi was cheered up, waved to his fellow disciples, and went to the arena downstairs amid cheers.

Qu Ning Academy's seats were also on the third floor. On her way downstairs, she met her opponent, Shao Wensheng, a master of the second transformation realm from Qu Ning Academy.

Shao Wensheng looked gentle and refined, with a fair and delicate face and a scholarly air. Even if one did not know that he was a disciple of Qu Ning Academy, one could tell from his face that he was a scholar.

But below the neck, his body was very burly, and the scholar's robe was stretched tight by him. If you didn't look at his face, you would think he was a butcher.

Looking at the disciples of Qu Ning Academy, they all have similar temperaments, which makes people wonder what the purpose of practice of this sect is.

When Shao Wensheng saw Ning Zi, his eyes lit up and he bowed and said:
"I am Shao Wensheng from Quning Academy, and I am honored to meet Miss Ning."

Ning Zi was very cold in front of outsiders and nodded slightly:

"Ning Zi meets Brother Shao."

"Haha, I hope Miss Ning will show mercy later."

"Brother Shao, you're welcome."

Ning Zi opened her eyes wide and walked straight to the stage.

Shao Wensheng stood opposite her, and the two of them bowed and drew their swords. Then they heard the referee say:
"start!"

The audience in the audience was looking forward to it.

No matter how exciting yesterday’s competition was, it was just a confrontation of qi and blood.

Although many viewers could not even break through the external training, it did not stop them from pointing fingers, thinking that the first level of transformation was lacking something and that it still needed to be practiced.

But the second level of transformation of Qi and blood, well, it’s still worthy of attention.

There were not as many masters of the second transformation realm participating in the competition as there were masters of the first transformation realm. Many small sects did not have any outstanding young disciples who could go on stage. Those who could come on stage were basically from the inheritance of major sects. They practiced according to their own rules. In addition, their cultivation was one realm higher, so their moves would be much more exquisite than yesterday.

Sure enough, as soon as the referee gave the command, Ning Zi stepped forward and thrust a light stab straight at Shao Wensheng's face.

This stab seemed to be forceless, but its speed was much faster than Yao Tianchuan's stunning sword attack yesterday. It almost reached Shao Wensheng's face with just a raise of his hand!
The gap between the second and first transformation realms of Qi and Blood is huge, which can be seen from this move. Yao Tianchuan has already reached the limit of cultivation in the first transformation realm, but compared with Ning Zi's tentative attack, the gap is immeasurable, not to mention that Yao Yuefeng's swordsmanship is not known for its speed.

The audience had almost no reaction, and then they saw the long sword pointing at Shao Wensheng's forehead.

But when Shao Wensheng saw this sharp opening sword, his expression was slightly startled, but he was not panicked at all. He raised the broadsword in his hand, covering his entire face and completely blocking Ning Zi's sword.

Ding--

A piercing sound was heard, and Ning Zi's long sword touched Shao Wensheng's sword and then retracted, drawing an arc in an instant, bypassing the wide blade. The cold light of the sword tip was like a crescent moon in autumn, slashing straight towards Shao Wensheng's neck.

Shao Wensheng's face changed slightly. He didn't expect that Ning Zi's attack would be so clever. The connection between the sword moves was very smooth. It seemed that he had expected it.

His face was solemn. He turned the upright sword slightly and knocked it to the side, blocking Ning Zi's sharp sword in front of his neck.

Unexpectedly strong power came from his hand. Although he knew that Ning Zi was an expert at the second level of Qi and Blood Transformation under her charming and cold appearance, Shao Wensheng was still surprised by her level of cultivation.

Fortunately, the disciples of Qu Ning Academy have always been known for their strength. They stabilized their hands with a slight shake, clenched their hands suddenly, and pushed back directly, launching a counterattack!

With Shao Wensheng's strength, he burst out with such great force that if Ning Zi had reacted a little slower, the sword would have been pushed back and cut into her throat, which would have been extremely dangerous.

Of course, Shao Wensheng is a scholar who is kind and gentle to women, so he will definitely stop at the end...

Just as he was thinking this, the scene he expected did not happen. Ning Zi withdrew the sword the moment he exerted force, and then Shao Wensheng felt a slight chill in front of him.

He had already exerted his strength, and before he could withdraw the sword in his hand, Ning Zi's sword was retracted and released, and taking advantage of this opportunity, he pressed the sharp sword against his chest and tapped it.

Shao Wensheng staggered forward due to inertia, and Ning Zi just slightly turned his body to avoid him.

Then he touched his chest, where his gown was torn and there was a tiny blood spot on the chest muscle. It was just a skin wound and had no effect on his fighting ability.

But Shao Wensheng's expression changed constantly, and then he sighed, turned around and bowed to Ning Zi, saying:

"Miss Ning's swordsmanship is superb. I have no problem admitting I am inferior to her."

If Ning Ziruo had not put away his sword just now, Shao Wensheng's own momentum would have allowed the sword to penetrate his chest without any hesitation, and the outcome would have been decided naturally.

And she was able to put away her sword with ease, which made Shao Wensheng realize how big the gap was between his strength and hers. However, there was more to it than that -

It would have been fine if he had just put away the sword. The tip of the sword only touched his chest once, which actually "hurt" him, but it wasn't even an injury.

It just happened that the skin was scratched. It’s obvious that it’s not a coincidence. Has Ning Zi’s swordsmanship reached such a level?

Seeing all this in an instant, Shao Wensheng knew he had lost. Even if he hadn't lost, he probably wouldn't have the heart to fight again.

He simply walked off the stage, leaving the audience somewhat unable to react.

Is this the end?
When the Yunshan Sword Sect met the Qu Ning Academy, everyone thought there would be a fierce battle, but in the end the winner was decided in just a few moves.

Moreover, the cultivation level of most of the audience below was far behind those above. Many people did not see clearly what was happening and could not figure out the ins and outs. They only knew that the gorgeous and fiery female swordsman from Yunshan Sword Sect launched a few attacks and the opponents could not resist.

I feel like... apart from the people competing with swords, the sparring isn't that interesting either?

"Yunshan Sword Sect, Ning Zisheng!" Following the referee's shout, warm applause broke out from the audience.

Even if you can’t understand what you are watching, or the sword moves, there are other sights that are also worth celebrating.

Ning Zi went off the stage to rest, and then other masters came on stage.

Xie Yuan nodded slightly. The quality of today was indeed much higher than yesterday, and it was not just reflected in the cultivation level.

The skills are exquisite and the moves are fierce. Most of them today are elites, basically they are children of aristocratic families and other major sects.

For example, the girl from Langya Wang family looks very young, but her martial arts skills are almost unmatched. She can knock down a strong opponent within three moves, and her efficiency is almost the same as Ning Zi.

Xie Yuan and the others were all a little serious. This girl from the Wang family must be a strong rival of Ning Zi. Fortunately, it seemed that she had just broken through not long ago, and her cultivation was not very high, so Ning Zi had the advantage in this regard.

After one round, everyone on and off the stage had an impression and judgment of the contestants of this Little Hidden Dragon Meeting.

The two strongest people were obviously Ning Zi and the woman from the Wang family. They ended the battle with the enemy in just a few rounds, making it seem that the enemy had almost no power to resist.

Today's contestants are not weak.

Seeing that there were two women who were in the limelight, one was bright and hot, and the other was a lady from a noble family, both of them were pleasing to the eye;

Although many people were watching the show with excitement and their eyes sparkling, some people felt that there were more females than males and booed the male warriors on the stage.

"You can't even beat a woman, you loser!"

Although they were not even qualified to go on stage, it did not stop them from blending into the crowd and making outrageous remarks, causing the faces of several warriors above to darken.

Xie Yuan glanced at the masters on the stage from upstairs and thought to himself:
"They are indeed not ordinary fighters. If I can fight with them, I can hone my martial arts skills."

Everyone who comes on stage has their own heritage, and they will gain different things from fighting and competing with each other.

But when you really count them, only Ning Zi and the girl from the Wang family have reached the threshold of being a master on the Hidden Dragon List.

Although Xie Yuan's cultivation may not be higher than that of many people, his combat power is higher than his cultivation. If he really goes on stage, he will have to take the second spot to see Zhenhu.

"Junior Sister Ning has a great chance. Although the Langya Wang family's disciple is extremely talented and has a deep background, it seems that this is his first time going out. He has much less fighting experience than Junior Sister Ning. In addition, there is a gap in cultivation. I don't think he will be her opponent in a fight."

Qin Zhenyang nodded repeatedly, showing some anticipation.

If Junior Sister Ning also won the championship this time, then the biggest winner of the Little Hidden Dragon Club would be their Yunshan Sword Sect. At that time, he would bring his junior brothers and sisters to Jianzhen Lake together, and one sect would take up three places, which would be an unprecedented grand scene.

The sect is indeed thriving under the leadership of our Master!

Xie Yuan also nodded and said:

"Brother Qin is right."

If no one else interferes...

In the arena.

The referee was about to let the contestants on the stage draw lots for the second round when suddenly a clear voice sounded nearby:

"Referee, I want to sign up for another one now, is that ok?"

Swish, swish, swish, countless eyes shot to the side of the ring and saw the young man who was speaking.

The young man had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and looked energetic and heroic. He seemed to have great enthusiasm for the duel, which made his azure blue Taoist robe seem a little out of place. It seemed that he should be changed into the tight clothes that warriors usually wear.

The referee was stunned for a moment, frowned and said:
"Young Taoist priest, which family are you from? The registration has already closed. If you want to participate, please ask your master to contact my Yao family in advance next year."

"No more? Why?"

The Taoist sighed when he heard this:
"Didn't someone sign up at the last minute yesterday? I was thinking it would work out today, too."

The referee was already unhappy about the interruption of the competition, and when he saw the young Taoist priest pestering him, he said impatiently:

"What happened yesterday was due to the consent of the owner of the building above. If the Taoist priest has any special reasons, he can also tell the owner above... What is your name and where are you from?"

After he talked for a while, he felt that the Taoist had an extraordinary temperament, so he patiently asked another question.

"I am Zhang Junyi, from Xuanzhen Sect."

Zhang Junyi bowed his head and sighed:
"Didn't you send an invitation to my sect? I hadn't planned to attend, but now that I'm here..."

Zhang Junyi? Zhang Junyi of Xuanzhen Sect?

Not only the referee, but everyone on and off the stage was stunned for a moment, feeling that the name was somewhat familiar.

I don't think I've heard of Xuanzhen Sect having such a famous disciple before. Where did I hear about it?

"You...were you in Jinling some time ago with...uh."

The audience nearby suddenly thought of Zhang Junyi's name and shouted out in the silence.

But halfway through his words, he finally reacted and quickly covered his mouth, but it was too late.

After his reminder, countless people around the ring started to wonder who Zhang Junyi was.

This is the closed disciple of Yuxu Zhenren, the head of Xuanzhen Sect and the second greatest master in the world!
But what he is more famous for is obviously not his background, but the fact that he teamed up with Huijue of Prajna Temple and Xie Yuan to defeat Yao Yilon, the master of Yao family, some time ago!

I didn't expect to meet the real person today.

And... I also have to participate in the Little Hidden Dragon Club hosted by the Yao family?

Suddenly, many people showed excitement and strange expressions and looked at the referee on the stage.

The referee's face instantly darkened. Why was it this guy?
He looked at Wangjiang Tower somewhat helplessly, then turned back and said slowly:
"So you are Taoist Zhang from Xuanzhen Sect. I have heard of you for a long time..."

He felt extremely uncomfortable saying "I've long admired you", but he couldn't possibly offend the successor of Xuan Zhen Sect, so he had to wait for instructions from upstairs.

On the fifth floor, Patriarch Yao had a blank expression on his face. He looked at Yao Qinglai who was quietly waiting for his instructions and said calmly:

"All the top disciples of Xuanzhen Sect are here. Isn't it a great honor for our little Qianlong Club? If he wants to compete, he is welcome to come up."

Yao Qinglai hesitated:
"Master, but he is..."

"How can we refuse at this time? How will Xuanzhen Sect and the people of the world see us? They will accuse us of being narrow-minded and afraid!"

The voice of Patriarch Yao, suppressing his anger, rang out:
"Can you use your brain? Open the door and hold this grand event. Let's not only say Zhang Junyi wants to come, even if Xie Yuan wants to come, let him come! Humph, but I think he wouldn't dare to come without a backer, otherwise he wouldn't be able to leave!"

The referee on the ring quickly got the master's message. After the disciple who delivered the message left, he looked at Zhang Junyi with a complicated look:

"Master Zhang, please come up to the stage and draw lots."

When the audience saw that the Yao family agreed to let Zhang Junyi join the Little Qianlong Club, they immediately made a noise.

"Are you really going to let him go? The Yao family is so interesting!"

"This is the spirit of a great family, worthy of being a Jinling family."

"A big family didn't dare to say a word when their master was beaten, and they still let people go on stage to compete whenever they want? It's just because they are afraid of Xuanzhen Sect. If it were in the past, the Yao family would never let a mere junior control them."

The audience had different opinions and said all kinds of things. Zhang Junyi's appearance here had already put the Yao family in a difficult position. Whether to expel him or allow him to stay, it was very difficult.

The reason for this is that the Grandmaster was defeated by the Qi and Blood Transformation Realm, which was ugly no matter how you look at it.

Zhang Junyi looked clear-headed, but he spoke up on the spot, and it was unclear whether it was intentional or not.

He grinned, leaped onto the platform, and then focused all his attention on the competition.

The young Taoist bowed his head and said loudly:
"There is no need to waste time drawing lots. I will stand here and take turns to compete with you fellow Taoists. This way it will be quicker."

what?
Hearing this, not only did the audience burst into an uproar, but the warriors on the stage also looked at each other with embarrassed expressions.

Isn't this a bit too arrogant?
The audience naturally showed excitement. After all, it was fun to watch the fun. They were already the audience, so the more of this kind of thing the better.

But the warriors on the stage didn’t think so.

This descendant of Xuanzhen Sect was a little too arrogant and didn't take them seriously at all.

Although they were subconsciously cautious when they heard the name of Xuanzhen Sect, but as warriors, they didn't care whether it was Xuanzhen Sect or Prajna Temple when they saw their opponents looking down on them like this.

Ning Zi frowned first and said:
"Little Taoist priest, you are so arrogant. Don't let your sister beat you until you cry!"

Miss Wang, who looked gentle and elegant, also pursed her red lips:
"Brother Zhang is so conceited. I would like to ask for your advice."

The other contestants were all ready to teach this ignorant Zhang Junyi a lesson.

Seeing this, Zhang Jun smiled cheerfully:
"I have no intention of looking down on you fellow Taoists, but you have heard of my achievements..."

When he said this, everyone on the stage was startled, their expressions were a little strange, and they tried their best to control their laughter. The tense atmosphere immediately dissipated a lot.
There was laughter from the audience. Even though many people did not dare to offend the Yao family, there were always brave ones in such occasions. They would laugh in the crowd, making the Yao family members look pale.

Zhang Junyi bowed:
"I dare not say I will win, but seeing that everyone's Kung Fu is quite good, I can't help but want to learn from everyone's Kung Fu to broaden my horizons. If I step down, it means that I am not well-trained and cannot defeat the masters. Please give me some advice!"

After hearing what he said, the people on the stage looked a little better.

Ning Zi snorted lightly, raised her head, and stepped out first:

"Then let me meet you. Yunshan Sword Sect, Ning Zi!"

When others saw her getting there first, they looked at her in surprise.

Since Zhang Junyi took the initiative to ask for a round-robin battle, it would definitely be that the person who comes later would have the advantage. He might even have a chance to defeat this top disciple of Xuanzhen Sect and become famous in one fell swoop.

And Ning Zi actually took the initiative to ask for the first place. Wouldn't that mean she would have to face Zhang Junyi in his prime? Then her chances of winning would be extremely slim, which was unwise.

The eyes of the others flickered, but Miss Wang had already moved her steps, but when she saw that Ning Zi had taken the lead, she had no choice but to retreat.

Qin Zhenyang upstairs smiled and said:
"Junior Sister Ning is still the type who refuses to admit defeat."

Lin Zhen continued:
"Senior Sister Ning naturally doesn't want to take advantage of others. She would love to have the opportunity to fight against the heir of Xuanzhen Sect."

"The Sword Sect has always been striving for the first place, and so should warriors."

Qin Zhenyang smiled and nodded.

Xie Yuan, who was standing next to him, watched silently, seeing that several people on the stage subconsciously took half a step back, and only the two strongest women rushed for the opportunity, and nodded slightly in approval.

Regardless of gender, the strong will never lag behind.

Zhang Junyi looked at the gorgeous and charming woman opposite him and bowed earnestly:

"Xuanzhen Sect, Zhang Junyi."

The others quickly dispersed, leaving the two standing opposite each other on the stage.

The referee's face was solemn, and he silently supported the Sword Sect disciple in his heart. Then he also retreated to the side of the stage, raised his hand high, and suddenly brought it down:

"start!"

Zhang Junyi drew out the peach wood sword and looked at Ning Zi who was rushing towards him. His eyes flashed and he swung out the sword with a strong and clear light.

Ning Zi's heart trembled when she saw this. She tried to swing her sword three times faster, and a white light flashed on it, and it collided heavily with Zhang Junyi's peach wood sword.

With a bang, two beams of light spread out like fireworks, causing the audience to subconsciously close their eyes.

Sword light!

They cried out in surprise, they didn't expect that these two people would use swords as soon as they arrived!
This was the real deal. They looked at the stage excitedly, and saw two long swords with flowing light and steaming energy dancing into two shadows, colliding countless times in the blink of an eye.

The arena in broad daylight seemed so dazzling that it was almost impossible to see clearly, and all one could hear was the endless roar.

The audience was very excited as it was the first time they had seen such a high-level fight in two days.

Seeing the graceful figure flying around the opponent, the sharp sword in her hand was so frightening even from a distance, and the audience's hearts were throbbing. It turned out that Ning Zi had not used her full strength before, this was her true strength!
However, even though she displayed such strength, Zhang Junyi did not move, standing in place, wielding the peach wood sword shrouded in clear light so tightly that it was impenetrable, and he was not at all at a disadvantage.

From this perspective, there is indeed a gap in strength.

It seemed like a stalemate lasted for a while, and just when everyone thought they could watch for a while longer, Zhang Junyi suddenly took a step forward.

His peach wood sword found a gap in Ning Zi's sword skills after he had been unable to attack for a long time. In just a moment, he transformed the clear air into a long dragon, which directly shattered the white light in the sky and rolled it back.

When the light fell, both men stood still holding swords.

Ning Zi's face turned red and white, and she took a deep breath:
"Been taught a lesson."

After saying that, she turned and left without any hesitation.

On the third floor, the disciples of the Sword Sect were all sighing.

Ning Zi was very powerful when she unleashed all her strength, even stronger than Xie Yuan had imagined. She should be at the level that could enter the Hidden Dragon List.

It was a pity that he met Zhang Junyi and had no chance at all. The Xuanzhen Sect's top disciples had almost no shortcomings in terms of skills and cultivation, and their moves were incredibly powerful. The might of a peach wood sword was so overwhelming that it was hard to resist when it saw a flaw.

Everyone tried to comfort Ning Zi who had returned, but she just shook her head with sparkling eyes:

"It's okay. I feel like I have a better idea of ​​the direction to work towards."

Everyone looked at each other and smiled. It seemed that Ning Zi had gained some inspiration from facing a master. A true warrior did not necessarily need a secret treasure to break through. Every opportunity he seized could lead him to go further.

After Ning Zi left the field, Miss Wang jumped up and fought against Zhang Junyi.

Zhang Junyi was very serious and fought with Miss Wang for a long time before he defeated her with one sword.

Everyone was shocked to see the two strongest men defeated. As expected of the Xuanzhen Sect, this disciple who came down the mountain was truly unfathomable.

However, without this level of strength, I don't think I would be able to defeat the Grandmaster.

The opponents that followed were not as good as the previous ones. Zhang Junyi seemed to have no energy at all. The later the opponents were, the easier it became. The last two were even defeated in one move. It seemed that they were not up to his expectations.

In the end, Zhang Jun swept eight people in a row, and the only one who was able to stand on the stage was the referee.

Seeing Zhang Junyi looking over here, the referee fell silent.

After a while, he said with a complex tone:

"The champions of this Little Hidden Dragon Contest are Xuan Zhen Zong and Zhang Junyi!"

Xie Yuan looked at the Taoist priest on the stage with a smile on his face and was somewhat speechless:

"What on earth is this guy doing here? Is he here to disgust the Yao family? Or does he want to experience fighting in a ring? Or maybe both..."

He shook his head slightly, knowing that this was Zhang Junyi's first time down the mountain and he was probably still young at heart.

It's such a waste for him to get a place in Jianzhen Lake. If he wants to go, Xuanzhen Sect can just give him some elixirs and treasures, and I'm afraid the Yao family will send him in even at a discount... Poor Senior Sister Ning, she just lacks a bit of luck.

Seeing Yao Qinglai omitting a lot of his ending remarks beside Zhang Junyi, and seeing people on and off the stage having ambiguous expressions, Xie Yuan knew that this Little Hidden Dragon Meeting was indeed a little different from usual ones. Together with the previous three people joining forces to fight the Grandmaster, it would surely be talked about for a long time.

The Little Hidden Dragon Club came to an end and everyone dispersed, but the aftermath was not completely over.

Ten days later, Xie Yuan was looking forward to seeing the Zhen Lake open.

The members of the Sword Sect who did not attend the banquet returned to the villa. Xie Yuan returned to his room, still recalling the battle during the day, when suddenly his eyes fixed.

When did a letter appear on my desk?

　Thanks to Boss Yingxu L for the reward, thank you boss!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)