Sixty years of blacksmithing, a single hammer blow forging a celestial being.

Wan Zhenshan was eager to announce the champion.

However, the leaders of the other three sects were unwilling.

They just wanted to disgust Wan Zhenshan on purpose.

Therefore, they all unanimously refused.

"How can you do this? According to the rules, the referee needs to first count the points of these two people. Only after confirming that their points are not higher than Tang Jiannan's can the champion be announced. Otherwise, it breaks the rules!"

Wan Zhenshan was speechless.

The disciples below the stage erupted in a clamor:

"Lu Shuang is one of the prodigies, but this old man, a mere handyman, just went there to coast along and get a spot. What makes him think he can surpass them?"

"That's the funniest joke I've ever heard. It's such a waste of time and life."

"But I'm very curious, how many herbs can an old good-for-nothing like Li Ping'an actually gather in this treacherous fog?"

"He won't get a zero, will he? If he really does get a zero, then he will still be considered unqualified and expelled from the sect."

Everyone burst into laughter.

However, Zeng Fei's expression was indeed somewhat gloomy at this moment.

I never expected that old man Li Ping'an would be so lucky to survive.

"But it's alright,"

Zeng Fei murmured.

"After you are expelled from the sect, I will capture you and torture you properly."

Senior Brother Zhang, who was standing next to him, shared the same thought.

When they saw Li Ping'an emerge from the trial gate unharmed...

The two had already devised a plan to kill Li Ping'an.

"Alright, as usual, we must first check your points. Take out all the herbs you have."

The referee looked somewhat helpless.

However, in order to abide by the rules of the trial, one must still act in accordance with the regulations.

"Okay."

Li Ping'an nodded and began to take out the herbs he had obtained during the trial.

These herbs are all extremely precious.

To encourage disciples to diligently collect herbs and earn more points in the trial grounds, the sect has implemented a system.

In addition to establishing a champion as the reward.

Points can also be used to exchange for a large number of spirit stones or cultivation techniques.

For example, one point can be exchanged for a full fifty spirit stones.

Ten points can be exchanged for a low-level cultivation technique.

One hundred points can be exchanged for a decent high-grade Yellow Rank or low-grade Profound Rank magic weapon.

"Come on, let's see how many points I have and how many rewards I can redeem."

Li Pingan rubbed his hands together, muttering to himself.

He took out all the herbs he had on him and placed them on the table.

He kept taking things out.

One, two, three, four, keep taking them out.

At first, the referee was somewhat indifferent.

Then the more you dig, the more something seems wrong.

No, why isn't it stopping? Is it never going to end?

Does he really have that many herbs on him?

Everyone below held their breath, watching Li Ping'an's every move.

"Wait, did this guy just randomly pick some wild grass to use as medicinal herbs?"

"How can there be so many? They're piled up higher than he is!"

"How is this possible!"

A commotion broke out ahead.

Even so, Li Ping'an continued to scoop out handfuls of herbs.

Lu Shuang, on the other hand, was also moving just as quickly.

Furthermore, the amount of herbs was significantly greater than that of Li Ping'an.

"Wait, did these two get some kind of opportunity? How did they get so many herbs?"

The crowd began to whisper among themselves.

At this moment, Tang Jiannan's expression also turned ugly.

Just kidding! How come these two have so many herbs on them?

Judging from his posture, he was already showing signs of surpassing Tang Jiannan.

Chen Fan, on the other hand, became increasingly excited.

He stood to the side, looking like he was watching a good show.

"Tang Jiannan, why do you look so unhappy?"

"These are disciples of your Tongtian Sword Sect! Your disciples gathered so many herbs, and instead of congratulating them, you have this gloomy face. What do you mean by that? Your perspective is so petty!"

He stood to the side making sarcastic remarks, almost making Tang Jiannan so angry that he vomited blood.

But they dared not lash out.

I don't know how much time has passed.

When the pile of herbs on the table was taller than Li Ping'an himself.

Li Pingan then looked at the empty storage bag and shook his head.

"Alright, I've finished emptying my pockets. Referee, you can count them now."

The referee was still in shock.

He swallowed hard, then nodded and began to count.

To be honest, this was the largest amount he had ever counted.

One plant, two plants, three plants.

As the referee tallied the results, the entire stadium became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone was very curious about how many points Li Ping'an actually had.

Will the materials he presented actually be effective?

Is it really just a bunch of weeds trampled on the ground to make up the numbers?

However, the referee simply kept his head down and counted the points.

There has been no questioning of Li Ping'an.

In other words, all of Li Ping'an's herbs were up to standard.

If all his herbs are up to standard, wouldn't he be the champion?

For a moment, everyone stared intently at the platform, waiting for the referee to announce the result.

It wasn't until fifteen minutes later that the referee finished counting the herbs on the table.

He took a deep breath and looked at Li Ping'an with a shocked expression.

Finally, he said, his voice trembling.

"The total points are calculated to be 1294!"

"What? 1294 points!"

Upon hearing the number, the entire audience erupted in uproar.

Impossible! Absolutely impossible!

How could Li Ping'an, such a useless old man, possibly obtain so many herbs in the Trial Grounds?

Did he buy it in advance and bring it in?

That's a possibility.

However, Li Ping'an was just a useless old handyman.

How could he have so much money to buy so many herbs?

You should know that all these herbs together are probably worth tens of thousands of spirit stones.

But how exactly did he do it?

Everyone was very curious.

However, the referee had already begun counting the herbs on Lu Shuang's table.

The herbs on Lu Shuang's table seemed to be almost the same as those on Li Ping'an's.

After the referee has finished counting, the scores will be announced.

"One thousand two hundred and fifty-six points!"

This number is also astonishing.

But he still couldn't compare to Li Ping'an.

This means that the title of champion was actually taken away by such an insignificant old servant from an abandoned hall.

This news is absolutely explosive.

This made it impossible for anyone below to accept this fact.

This feeling is as astonishing as a cook who's burning firewood in the kitchen winning the grand prize in a cooking competition.

Can't believe it.

Tang Jiannan, in particular, had entered a state of frenzy.

He murmured,

"No, how is this possible? This is impossible! Li Ping'an, what methods did you use? How did you get so many herbs! What have you done?"

He rushed over like a madman, trying to grab Li Ping'an.