Starting from the two realms, cultivating immortality by taming beasts

Chapter 570 Cave Heaven Targeting

Two days later, the grand opening ceremony of the Immortal Alliance Grotto-Heaven began as scheduled.

"Is this the True Heaven? Lingji Yan is quite peculiar!"

Wei Huiwen looked around at the empty space, her eyes gleaming with a strange light.

The Ascension Dome is a battleground created by a powerful cultivator from the Taiyin Cave Heaven using his supreme profound abilities. Its internal space is stable enough to accommodate half-step Nascent Soul level experts to compete.

Chen Beiwu remained calm, his gaze fixed on the five fighting platforms floating in the void ahead.

Through his divine sense, he could perceive that the edge of the dueling platform was engraved with dense array patterns.

These array patterns are mysterious and obscure, appearing and disappearing intermittently. Even Chen Beiwu, a fourth-level array master, could not discern much of their meaning, only knowing that their power was unfathomable.

In just one Immortal Alliance Tournament, Taiyin Cave Heaven actually used a fifth-order Creation Yuan Array!

Chen Beiwu sighed inwardly, his gaze sweeping over the surroundings of the dueling platform.

Four tiered, circular grandstands, with white clouds as railings and rosy clouds as seats, were situated in the four directions of Zhengzhenqiong.

To protect the audience from the aftershocks of the dueling arena while still ensuring a clear view of the stage, a barely perceptible array of restrictions was placed around the stands.

At this moment, the stands are packed with people, every seat is taken.

Chen Beiwu paused for a moment, then quickly found the seats for his relatives and friends in the Yunxia seating area.

"Auntie, it's about to start," Xu Lingling said softly, her ears burning.

Noticing this, Chen Dong subtly nudged his wife with his elbow, signaling her to tone it down and stop staring at Xu Lingling with the same scrutinizing gaze one might give a daughter-in-law.

"Okay, will Beiwu not be playing this morning?" Ms. Huang Xiaoling asked casually.

In her opinion, it was already enough for her son to be able to participate in the Immortal Alliance's Top Prodigy Tournament, and there was no need to insist on a ranking.

Therefore, Huang Xiaoling is more concerned about her son's Daoist partner than the upcoming Grand Competition of the Cave Heaven.

Although Xu Lingling hid it well, Huang Xiaoling had good eyesight and could see at a glance the shyness and inferiority hidden in the former's eyes, like an ugly daughter-in-law meeting her in-laws.

"Yes, Auntie. The competition process is different for each year's Cave Heaven Grand Competition, but it basically starts with the Foundation Establishment prodigies competing, and then it's the turn of the Golden Core cultivators to compete."

"The real showdown will only take place in the final, most crucial moment, where Nascent Soul True Monarch experts will clash." Xu Ziqing smiled gently.

"However, with Bei Wu's current strength, suppressing the geniuses of the thirteen immortal sects and taking the title of the number one immortal sect should not be a problem." Hearing this, Huang Xiaoling smiled.

The fact that this young woman addressed Bei Wu by his name so affectionately in front of her was practically an open declaration of her feelings.

good very good!

Children and grandchildren have their own blessings, and now it seems she may no longer need to worry about her son's marriage.

On the other side, following Chen Beiwu's gaze, Wei Huiwen also saw Huang Xiaoling and the other three people in Yunxia's seat, and couldn't help but recall their first encounter two days ago.

If it were just seeing the chief's parents, it wouldn't be so bad, but after seeing Xu Lingling and Xu Ziqing, a thought she had been forcibly suppressing began to surge wildly in her mind.

If two female cultivators in the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm can become the chief confidante, why can't she become the Daoist partner of True Martial True Monarch, given that she comes from the Wei family, one of the four great Daoist immortal clans of Tianyuan and is known as a beauty within the Jade Purity Immortal Sect?

"Hold your breath, clear your mind of distractions, and don't overthink."

Chen Beiwu glanced at Wei Huiwen and the other four, and said calmly, "The purpose of this Cave Heaven Competition is to hone your skills and temper yourselves. You only need to show the spirit of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect. I'll take care of the rest."

"Yes, Chief."

Wei Huiwen's expression turned serious, and she quickly replied.

Of the five, only Yu Zhaohua frowned slightly and transmitted her thoughts, saying, "Those who come here are not friendly; those who come with good intentions do not come. When did you offend the chief of Taiyin Cave Heaven?"

"Who knows? Maybe it's because it's the list of geniuses that's been circulating in the Immortal Alliance lately, or maybe Gu Yong is upset about losing to me."

Chen Beiwu remained expressionless as he watched the six people, led by Gu Yong, approach.

As their eyes met, Gu Yong suddenly spoke: "Last time we fought, you won by one move. This time, I will clear my name and show you what the Taiyin Profound Path truly is. I hope you don't lose too quickly!"

After saying this, Gu Yong ignored the surprised and uncertain looks from his fellow disciples behind him and strode to the other side.

Chen Beiwu was too lazy to refute.

In the end, the contest between cultivators is decided by strength, not by words.

Soon, as the teams of geniuses from the Five Great Grotto-Heavens, the Thirteen Immortal Sects, and the Seven Nine Upper Sects took their positions, Wu Qing's eyes narrowed, and he used his divine sense to ask the question that had been lingering in his mind:

Strange, how did Qingwu Shangzong, Lianhua Zhenzong, Jinghu Jianzong and Qionghua Shangzong pass the Five Great Grotto Heavens Sect-Knocking Assessment?

"It's very simple. The Immortal Alliance isn't just about fighting and killing; it also involves human relationships and social interactions." Zhou Jian's expression showed no surprise.

The reason why the Five Great Grotto-Heavens hold a Grotto-Heavens Grand Competition every three hundred years is simply to demonstrate their strength.

To put it bluntly, if the great masters of the immortal sects and superior sects were not used as a reference point in the Cave Heaven Grand Competition, how could the undisputed dominance of the five great cave heaven masters be demonstrated?

Moreover, some of the Seven or Nine Upper Sects have gradually become vassal branches of the Five Great Grotto-Heavens over time, unconditionally supporting all decisions of the Five Great Grotto-Heavens.

"call out!"

Suddenly, a white-robed cultivator appeared in the center of the dueling platform.

His expression was calm, and his Taoist robe fluttered without wind, exuding an indescribable aura that made the low-level cultivators on the surrounding stands swallow hard.

In an instant, the entire Zhengzhenqiong fell silent, and almost all the cultivators, including Chen Beiwu, turned their gazes to the white-robed man.

"Gentlemen," the white-robed man's voice was not loud, but it clearly carried throughout the entire venue, "I am Guangyu, an elder of Taiyin Cave Heaven, and I am in charge of presiding over this Cave Heaven Grand Competition."

"This year's Cave Heaven Competition is different from previous years; the rules have been changed."

"These five dueling platforms correspond to the five elements: East Wood, South Fire, Central Earth, West Metal, and North Water, and are available for all the prodigies to compete."

At this point, five pillars of light shot into the sky, radiating a tangible pressure. Elder Guangyu's voice continued:

There are two rules for this competition:

"First, you can score points by defeating your opponents. Defeating one person earns you one point; defeating ten people earns you ten points, and so on, with no upper limit."

"Secondly, the defender can score points. One point is awarded for each incense stick's time spent defending the arena. The longer the defense lasts, the higher the score."

"The total score is the sum of the defeat points and the defense points. The five cultivators with the highest total scores can enter the competition to compete for the top five rankings. The rest are all defeated and cannot enter the competition. They will be ranked according to their total scores."

Anyone who disagrees may issue a challenge once; a successful challenge can change the ranking of those ranked five places or lower.

"The rules for this year's Cave Heaven Competition are the same as in previous years: the use of magic weapons, talismans, or other external objects is prohibited. After defeating their opponent, the defending champion may choose to rest for fifteen minutes. This rest time will not count towards the champion's points. Does anyone have any questions?"

"If not, I will announce the official start of this Grand Cave Competition."

No sooner had Elder Guangyu finished speaking than a prodigy from the Mirror Lake Sword Sect asked, "If I am defeated on one dueling platform, can I ascend to another platform to fight again?"

"Yes, but you only have one chance. If you lose again, your score will be fixed and cannot be changed," Guangyu explained.

Breathe!

Two breaths!

Three breaths!

Seeing that no one had any further questions, Guangyu waved his sleeve and announced, "Since everyone has no more doubts, I hereby declare the Cave Heaven Grand Competition to begin!"

Upon hearing this, the teams from the five great grotto heavens—Zhouhua, Yuyu, Chunyang, Taiyin, and Xuanyuan—all sent out figures and landed on the dueling platform.

Upon witnessing this scene, all the Foundation Establishment prodigies from the Immortal Sects and Upper Sects present felt a chill in their hearts.

According to past practice, the five great prodigies will not take the stage to defend their positions immediately. Instead, they will let the prodigies from the Immortal Sect and the Upper Sect compete, and then send their own prodigies to the stage to suppress them with overwhelming strength.

Now, the five great grotto heavens' Foundation Establishment prodigies each occupy a dueling platform, waiting for strong challengers. If no one from the Immortal Sect or the Upper Sect can win a single battle, wouldn't they all get zero points?

"Damn it, why are the Five Great Grotto-Heavens so domineering this year? They're showing no mercy whatsoever!"

"Face? What face do the weak have to offer!"

The blame lies with True Martial Lord of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect. If True Martial Lord hadn't climbed to fourth place on the Immortal Alliance's Prodigy Ranking and rashly challenged the majesty of the Five Great Grotto-Heavens, the prodigies of the Five Great Grotto-Heavens wouldn't have shown such ruthlessness this year.

"That's right, if it weren't for True Martial Lord causing all this trouble, we wouldn't even have had a chance to make a name for ourselves!"

As the thought crossed their minds, some Foundation Establishment prodigies from various immortal sects and upper sects all turned their gazes toward the Jade Purity Immortal Sect.

Meanwhile, the prodigy on the dueling platform remained calm, with a slight smile playing on his lips.

Fear is normal!

Few geniuses from immortal sects and superior sects are qualified to face the Five Great Grotto-Heavens directly, so it is only natural that no one dares to step onto the stage now.

At this moment, the entire venue was silent.

Mr. and Mrs. Chen Dong looked puzzled as they watched such a grand event for the first time.

It's said that the Immortal Alliance Cave Heaven Grand Competition gathers three generations of geniuses from Tianyuan Star, and the battles are incredibly exciting, making it the number one genius gathering in the Immortal Alliance. Why haven't any geniuses come up to the stage to fight yet?

"What, are you scared?" Chen Beiwu looked at Wu Qing and Zhou Jian.

How could that be? A Jade Purity cultivator can be defeated but not afraid!

Wu Qing and Zhou Jian exchanged a glance, then each activated their escape light and ascended the stage.

Considering the grudges between the chief and the Taiyin and Chunyang Cave Heavens, Zhou Jian and his companion chose the dueling arena where the two great prodigies of the Yuyu and Xuanyuan Cave Heavens were located.

Upon seeing this, the prodigies of the Shangqing and Taiqing sects, not to be outdone, also activated their escape lights and ascended onto the stage.

"State your name, for I do not kill nameless men."

Xuanyuan Jing closed her eyes slightly, did not raise her head, and completely ignored Wu Qing who was taking the stage.

"Wu Qing of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect."

Wu Qing bowed slightly, and then heard a barely perceptible sword cry.

"Clang!"

Wu Qing's body stiffened, blood gushed from his chest, and a hideous sword mark suddenly appeared, slashing diagonally from his collarbone to his waist, almost cutting his entire body in two.

"When?"

Wu Qing's eyes were blank as he collapsed to the ground with a thud, utterly powerless to resist.

"Next." Xuan Yuanjing's voice was indifferent, carrying a hint of haughty arrogance.

There's no need to remember the name of someone so weak that he can't even see his sword clearly.

If the geniuses of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect are all this weak, then the so-called reputation of the Three Immortal Sects is nothing but empty fame, which is truly disappointing!

"Junior Brother Wu!"

Wei Huiwen and Zhou Xiao's expressions froze. They quickly went up on stage to help Wu Qing up and fed him the treatment pills.

"I'm sorry, Senior Sister Wei, Senior Brother Zhou, I—"

Wu Qing, barely regaining consciousness, coughed up blood and struggled to lift his head, his eyes darting away from the Chief and Yu Zhenjun in the distance.

He lost, and lost so badly that he had nothing to say.

If it weren't for the Tongcan Beast activating its spiritual power to protect him at the critical moment and resist some of the sword intent, he wouldn't even have had a chance to regain consciousness under the erosion of that terrifying sword intent.

"Is this the difference between a Celestial Sect and a Grotto Heaven?" Wu Qing's eyes were filled with resentment.

He knew the gap was huge, but such a vast difference almost completely shattered the Dao heart he had cultivated over the years.

Is this fate, that the geniuses of the immortal sects are destined to never cross the five great grotto heavens?

"This injury will require at least a year of recovery."

Zhou Xiao examined Wu Qing, unsure whether to be happy or worried.

Even if Junior Brother Wu were to fight again and ascend to another dueling platform, the outcome would be the same, so it would be better for him to withdraw from the competition.

Such a crushing defeat is truly despairing. If Junior Brother Wu can pull through, all will be well; if he can't, he may never have a chance to reach the Golden Core stage in the future.

Meanwhile, Zhou Jian's battle on the other side had also ended.

"Thump!"

Zhou Jian knelt on the ground, his hands supporting him on the ground, blood seeping through his fingers and staining the fighting platform red, his eyes fixed on the dying Tongcan Beast.

"How dare you challenge me! How reckless you are!" said the arrogant prince of Yuyu Cave, looking down at him.

He didn't understand why the chief was so wary of Zhenwu Zhenjun, and even took the initiative to send him a telepathic message asking him to hold back.

Otherwise, given Zhou Jian's disrespectful behavior of daring to bypass the Taiyin and Chunyang Caves and actively challenge himself, he should at least have fainted, instead of just injuring his fellow beast as a minor punishment.

"Zhou Jian of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect has been defeated," Elder Guangyu announced.

Zhou Jian took a deep breath, picked up the Tongcan Beast, and rushed towards Chen Beiwu's location.

"Please, Chief, save Amo!" Zhou Jian pleaded.

"Don't worry, it'll be fine."

With a thought, Chen Beiwu brought his small hands together, and streams of five-colored light fell on Amo, easily repairing the potentially fatal injuries and healing Zhou Jian's hidden injuries.

"Hey!"

After doing all this, Xue Le clapped his hands, followed Chen Beiwu's gaze, used his magic to take Wu Qing, and then activated the Five Qi Transformation Profound Connection to treat him.

At the same time, the prodigy from Dongtian who defeated the cultivators of Yuqing, Shangqing and Taiqing sects voluntarily gave up defending the arena, left the fighting platform, and handed over the position to the cultivators of the upper sects, giving cultivators from all sects a stage to show their abilities.

As expected, this was the response from the Five Great Grotto-Heavens to the Jade Purity Immortal Sect.

"Luckily I didn't stubbornly go on stage, otherwise I would have suffered a great loss like the Yuqing cultivator."

"The Jade Purity Immortal Sect is eliminated with zero points. I wonder how True Martial Monarch will respond. How will he respond? If I have no guess, in the upcoming Golden Core competition, the five great grotto heavens will probably still be discussing the Jade Purity Immortal Sect through divine sense transmission among the geniuses of the various sects, all showing a look of anticipation."

Within the rules, the fact that the five great grotto heavens could suppress the Jade Purity Immortal Sect with their absolute strength and eliminate the Jade Purity prodigies is not considered a violation of the rules, but rather a manifestation of the sect's foundation.

After all, the top five in each Cave Heaven Grand Competition are always the five major Cave Heavens, and the geniuses of all sects are already used to it.

They were only surprised by the seriousness of the Five Great Grotto-Heavens; the fact that the Five Great Grotto-Heavens actually regarded the Jade Purity Immortal Sect as an opponent was the most terrifying thing.

Yu Zhaohua stood beside Chen Beiwu, watching this scene with a frosty expression and slightly cold eyes.

Such blatant targeting leaves no doubt that this is the Five Great Grotto-Heavens' way of intimidating the Jade Purity Immortal Sect.

The reason is simple: although the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Taiqing and Shangqing sects each faced the prodigies of the Taiyin and Chunyang Cave Heaven, they were not defeated instantly. Instead, they fought to a standstill for ten breaths before being defeated in one blow and leaving the stage with minor injuries.

"Senior Brother Chen, don't let your mind be disturbed. They're trying to suppress your momentum, deliberately provoke you, and then fight you to decide the winner!" Yu Zhaohua reminded him with his divine sense.

"No, the chiefs of the five great grotto heavens are proud and arrogant; they wouldn't stoop to such a despicable act." Chen Beiwu shook his head slightly.

Compared to Yu Zhaohua's guess, he was more inclined to believe that the chief disciples of the five great grotto heavens were unwilling to lose any battles and wanted to crush the Yuqing Immortal Sect head-on with their momentum of complete victory.

Only such arrogance is in line with the personality of the chief of the five great grotto heavens.

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