Chapter 83 - Would Elder Zhou Please Take the Field?
It was not only Zheng Yuandong who had noticed Bai Xiaochun. After all, the others were in an uproar, yet Bai Xiaochun stood beside the statue and assumed a seniorly air. His different mannerisms were quite eye-catching.
“This kid, Bai Xiaochun, has also reached the eighth level of Qi Condensation. He had even previously narrowly escaped the Fallen Chen Clan. I can see that this boy will definitely be in the top ten and even has hope for the top five.” An Elder who was on the high platform smiled as he spoke.
“That is right. That boy’s herbal knowledge is extraordinary, and his body-cultivation techniques are astonishing. He might be able to become this qualification battle’s dark horse.”
Listening to the words said by a multitude of people, Li Qinghou and Zheng Yuandong felt their faces brightened up as they laughed.
“This child is not like the others. His conviction is strong and far greater in comparison to those of his age. When I brought him up the mountain that year, I once asked him why he wanted to cultivate. He told me that he wanted to achieve immortality.” Li Qinghou said with a smile on his face. When he looked at Bai Xiaochun, there was a gentle look in his eyes. He had already traded for the protective magical treasure which he planned to give to Bai Xiaochun after the qualification battle ended.
“It is best if everyone does not continue praising him any further. Even though this child is my Junior Brother, but as Qinghou should know, that child has a naughty and mischievous personality and still needs to learn self-discipline. However, he is pure and simple in nature and has a personality that is not fond of being in the limelight which is also very excellent.” The Sect Master smiled as he spoke. Even though he put it that way, but everyone could also detect Zheng Yuandong’s expectations.
When everyone was laughing and chattering on the high platform, Bai Xiaochun was standing there beside a statue in the arena. He looked at Lu Tianlei who was filled with boundless pride and then glanced at Shangguan Tianyou who was the object of numerous cheers. Bai Xiaochun was apprehensive of them both.
Bai Xiaochun looked at Lu Tianlei whose whole body was covered in lightning to the point that his hair stood on end as he recalled the scene where he was about to be struck by lightning before. As for Shangguan Tianyou’s good fortune and that extraordinary ancient sword, as well as the imposing aura surrounding his whole body that seemed to be as startling as the heavens, it even more so caused Bai Xiaochun to suck in a deep breath.
He felt that these two people were truly too powerful.
However, when he remembered his own status, Bai Xiaochun quickly let out a dry cough and once again nodded with a smile on his face, assuming a look of admiration in his eyes.
‘The more Heaven’s Chosen there are, the greater our Spirit River Sect will be. I am an Honourable Disciple and also the Sect Master’s Junior Brother. I definitely shouldn’t compete with these juniors. They are the future of the Sect and I cannot bully them. Yes, if I were to compete with them, I would have to wait for these Heaven’s Chosen to enter the Inner Sect!” Bai Xiaochun made up his mind and appeared to be very relaxed.
More and more people gradually came, and all of the eight level Qi Condensation outer sect disciples were preparing for the battle. Some who had not reached the required cultivation level were also present, they naturally wanted to observe and learn from a grand occasion such as the qualification battle.
There were thousands of eighth level Qi Condensation disciples at the three mountains on the South Bank. In this moment, they were all gathered in this mountain valley, and there were also many within them that Bai Xiaochun had never even seen in his life. After all, not everybody loved the noise and excitement, and a lot of them preferred being alone. Their cultivations were unknown to others, and they did not necessarily have the thought of borrowing a grand occasion such as the one being held today to become a sensation overnight.
There were even more outer sect disciples in the surroundings who, with their level of cultivation, were unable to participate in the qualification battle and were currently only acting as spectators. Every single one of them were looking expectantly at the thousands of eighth level Qi Condensation disciples. They were all waiting in their hearts to find out exactly who among the thousands would climb to the ranks of the top hundred, and who would enter the top ten in the following qualification battle.
As for the top three, there was no doubt in everyone’s eyes that it would definitely be Shangguan Tianyou, Lu Tianlei and Zhou Xinqi. They were even certain that the rankings would be in this order.
As the thousands of eighth level Qi Condensation slowly went silent, the surrounding spectating disciples also gradually quietened down. A stifling atmosphere enveloped the whole place, making the atmosphere even chillier.
It seemed to be so pressurising that people struggled to catch their breath as anxiety bloomed in their heart.
Bai Xiaochun realised with astonishment that he too was actually feeling some unfathomable pressure, even though he wasn’t planning on participating in the examination. He looked around as he struggled to relax his body.
At this moment, Li Qinghou’s voice suddenly echoed out from the high platform.
“The grand competition between both the South and North Bank is near at hand!”
“There are a few among you that have been alone all this while and your true abilities are unknown to anyone. Therefore, this is the time where you have the opportunity to reveal yourself to the world. You need not worry that your cultivation has risen too quickly or you have extraordinary luck that would make the seniors in the Sect greedy. Cultivation is a personal matter. Everyone has their own secrets. The Spirit River Sect has developed from a small sect ten thousands of years ago to what it is today. It was definitely not by chance. Every single disciple has their own luck. If you are able to obtain it, then that is decreed by fate!”
“There are also those among you whom others address as the Heaven’s Chosen, but those are the ones who only rely on their innate talents. Those who have talents but ultimately fail can be found everywhere. Therefore, today is for you to prove yourselves if you are worthy of having been called… Heaven’s Chosen! Li Qinghou’s voice was deep and held excitement in it as though it resonated with the surrounding atmosphere, causing everyone in the mountain valley to breathe heavily.
Especially those who had secrets of their own, their eyes filled with fervor.
Even Lu Tianlei and the others had also raised their heads as fighting spirit surfaced on their faces.
“In this time’s qualification battle, the top hundred participants will be promoted to inner sect disciples, and the top ten will represent the South Bank to participate in the grand competition. This is a grand occasion that happens once every half of a sixty-year cycle. This is also the only opportunity available once every thirty years for you to make yourselves known in our sect’s North Bank!” Li Qinghou flourished his large sleeve as the an earth-shaking roar rumbled. In this moment, a light pillar erupted from all of the three mountains on the South Bank and soared towards the sky.
There was an earth-shattering noise and the firmaments roiled, as though a large invisible hand was tearing through the air until it reached the side mountain valley and transformed into a bridge!
That bridge was simplistic and ancient, as though it had existed for countless years. Every single one of the stones that formed that bridge had ancient runes radiating on its surface.
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