One person: Lu family bodyguard, who shattered Longhu Mountain with a single palm strike.

"Welcome, everyone, to Longhu Mountain."

Zhang Zhiwei looked at the group of young people below, a kind smile appearing on his aged face.

"It's so lively! Seeing you all makes me feel a few years younger."

He stroked his beard, glanced at the crowd, and said with a smile, "Alright, I won't say any more, lest you find this old man rambling. The Luo Tian Grand Ceremony shall now officially begin."

"I hope everyone plays well and shows their true abilities on the court. Go for it!"

After a brief opening speech, Zhang Zhiwei turned and slowly retreated.

On the high platform at this moment, in addition to several high-ranking priests from the Celestial Master's Mansion, there were also several heavyweight figures.

Tian Jinzhong, who was in a wheelchair, was pushed aside by a Taoist boy. Feng Zhenghao, Lu Jin, Wang Ai, Lü Ci, Chen Jinkui, Mu You and others from the Ten Elders stood side by side.

These powerful figures, whose mere stomp could shake the world of supernatural beings, were currently looking down at the younger generation below.

Most people remained calm, treating it as a children's game.

Feng Zhenghao adjusted his glasses, his gaze searching through the crowd for a moment. When he saw Lin Mo chatting and laughing with several rich kids, his eyebrows rose and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He turned his head and said with a smile to Lu Jin beside him, "Mr. Lu, did your bodyguard... also sign up today?"

"Huh?" Lu Jin was taken aback. Following Feng Zhenghao's gaze, she looked down and indeed spotted Lin Mo in the crowd.

The old man stroked his chin, smacked his lips, and said, "Hey, this kid really knows how to get involved. I just saw it myself; I never expected him to participate."

However, Lu Jin quickly regained his smile and waved his hand: "Well, he's a young man. Let him participate if he wants to. We have nothing else to do anyway."

Feng Zhenghao chuckled softly, shook his head, and sighed:

"If he were to participate, it would feel like he's bullying these young people."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jinkui, the head of the Shuzi Sect, who was standing to the side, turned his head with a hint of curiosity on his round face and asked:

"President Feng, what do you mean by that? He's just a bodyguard, who can he possibly bully?"

Feng Zhenghao adjusted his glasses and replied calmly, "Brother Chen, it's nothing. It's just that this young man from the Lu family is... extremely capable."

Although he spoke conservatively, the horrifying image of Lin Mo cleaving Jia Zhengyu in two with a single chop to the side in the World Society's main hall involuntarily surfaced in his mind.

Those are monsters that these young people can't possibly scam.

Chen Jinkui drew out an "Oh," stroking his bald head, showing some interest in this young man whom Feng Zhenghao valued so highly.

Wang Ai and Lü Ci, standing to the side, remained expressionless and did not utter a word.

Especially Wang Ai, whose wrinkled old face was ashen, and whose fingers, which were gripping his cane, were slightly clenched.

His cloudy gaze pierced through the crowd and locked onto Lin Mo below. He remained silent, seemingly plotting something.

The bigwigs on the high platform each had their own thoughts, while on the open ground below, the lottery process was already in full swing.

Due to the large number of participants, the first round of the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony adopted a preliminary elimination system with four people per group.

Four people who draw the same venue enter the venue to compete at the same time, and only one winner can advance.

After everyone lined up to get their own tickets, the announcements from the loudspeaker filled the venue, broadcasting the contestant numbers for each area.

Not long after, a clear sound came from the loudspeaker.

"Contestants from Ding Baihu's team, please proceed to venue number two to prepare. The contestant is: Lu Linglong..."

Upon hearing her name called, Lu Linglong clapped her hands lightly and turned to the crowd, saying, "It's my turn! I'll go get ready now."

"Let's go, I'll go with you." Lin Mo chewed gum, put his hands in his pockets, and followed.

Just as the members of the Lu family troupe were about to join in the fun, Lin Mo suddenly stopped, turned to look at Lu Linglong, and solemnly instructed her:

"Let's agree on this beforehand: during the upcoming competition, whether it's you or me on the field, the distance between us absolutely cannot exceed 100 meters."

Lu Linglong blinked her big, bright eyes, a slight blush creeping onto her cheeks, and asked curiously, "A hundred meters? Why does it have to be this distance?"

Lin Mo spread his hands as if it were the most natural thing in the world: "This way I can protect you."

"Although I also signed up for the competition, in the end, I'm just getting a base salary of 100,000 yuan from your Lu family."

"I'm only in it for the money, and I'm very straightforward about doing my job. Participating in the competition is just a side job to earn some extra cash; fulfilling my duties as a bodyguard is my primary responsibility."

Lin Mo spoke sincerely, his eyes as clear as if he were looking at a walking hundred-yuan bill.

The system stipulates that if you go beyond 100 meters of the employer, you'll lose today's check-in reward.

How could he let something like this happen?

Upon hearing these words, Lu Linglong's heart beat a little faster.

After spending so much time together, although this guy only talks about money, the overwhelming sense of security he provides in crucial moments is simply irresistible.

She gave a haughty snort, but couldn't help but smile: "I know, I know! Then you'd better stay close to me, don't lose me."

After saying that, Lu Linglong turned around and walked forward with light steps, her pretty face full of an unconcealable blush.

Behind the two, Canglong, who had witnessed everything, felt as if his heart had shattered into eight pieces.

He clutched his chest, on the verge of tears, wanting to say something but unable to utter a single word.

The group quickly arrived at the edge of the second playing field.

There are four martial arts arenas on the back of Longhu Mountain, so the competition is held in four rounds simultaneously.

Just to be on the safe side, Lin Mo used both hands to push himself up onto the stands and sat down in the audience seat closest to the ring.

On the field, Lu Linglong took a deep breath and turned to scan the audience seats.

When she saw the familiar figure sitting in the front row, slowly blowing bubble gum, the slight tension in her heart instantly vanished.

It was as if as long as Lin Mo was within that hundred-meter radius, someone would hold up the sky even if it collapsed.

She withdrew her gaze, her eyes hardening as she looked at the other three contestants who were already in position opposite her.

With the referee's whistle, the match officially began.

The three people opposite immediately got into position, each displaying their unique skills, which all looked quite flashy.

If it were the Lu Linglong of the past, she might have had to put in some effort to deal with this kind of siege.

But now, having practiced the Quanzhen Inner Alchemy technique, her life cultivation was already quite strong. In addition, for the past month, she had been relentlessly beaten down by Lin Mo's abnormal internal strength and movement techniques, and her ability to withstand pressure had already undergone a qualitative change.

To her, the movements of the three people opposite her were as slow as if they were doing calisthenics.

"Bang!"

"Snapped!"

After a few exchanges, Lu Linglong executed a clean over-the-shoulder throw, slamming her last opponent to the ground and easily securing the victory.

The whole process was smooth and effortless, without even taking a few deep breaths.

Sitting in the front row, Lin Mo smiled and clapped, nodding inwardly.

This month's hard work hasn't been in vain; at least with this girl's current strength, she can basically sweep through at this stage.

Hearing the applause, Lu Linglong on the stage turned around, smiled sweetly at Lin Mo, and playfully made a "V" sign with two fingers.

Just then, the broadcast sounded again throughout the entire back hill.

"Please proceed to venue number four to prepare, contestants from Group C (Bing Qilin). The contestant is: Lin Mo..."

Upon hearing the announcement, Lin Mo patted his trousers and nimbly jumped down from the low wall of the stands, landing steadily next to Lu Linglong.

He tilted his head and waved, saying, "It's my turn. Let's go, boss. Remember what I just said, stay close and don't stray out of my sight."

Lu Linglong put her hands behind her back, leaned forward slightly, and obediently replied, "Oh, I know."

After saying that, she followed Lin Mo closely like a little follower, walking towards venue number four.

Meanwhile, several members of the Lu Family Troupe remained backstage.

Zanglong cried out in sorrow, "No! My Ice and Snow Goddess, Lady Linglong!"

Bai Shixue, Zhi Jinhua, Wang Ergou, Xiao Xiao, and the others looked at each other, exchanging amused glances.

"Wow, look at this scene, it feels like I'm watching an idol drama!"

Zhi Jinhua pushed up her black-rimmed glasses, her eyes gleaming with intense gossip.

Wang Ergou tidied his red buzz cut and clicked his tongue in amazement: "So unfashionable! When has our young lady ever been so obedient and compliant?"

"Alright, alright, stop being so sour."

Xiao Xiao patted Canglong on the shoulder and comforted him, "With Brother Lin's strength and aura, you'd have to admire him too, wouldn't you?"

"Let's go watch Brother Lin's match. I want to see which unlucky guy will run into this big shot in this draw."

With a burst of laughter, the group headed towards venue number four in a grand procession.

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