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Chapter 623 - 553: Top Ten Seed Players

Chapter 623: Chapter 553: Top Ten Seed Players

Although the Tian Shan Sword Sect was established later and did not have the foundation of martial arts sects and cultivation families like the Wudang Sect, Shaolin, Jiang Family, and Lv Family, its rise was extremely rapid. It had become one of the renowned sects in the Huaxia Cultivation World, hosting two Supreme Strongmen in the Gang Qi realm – Sect Leader Cang Bo and his master Hua Jian.

Hua Jian, like Zhe Xuanji, Yan, Jie Dao, and others, was an old antique of the Huaxia Cultivation World. His swordsmanship was so masterful that he was hailed as the number one swordsman in Huaxia, known as the Old Sword King.

The Yanhuang Organization had unexpectedly decided to hold this year’s most prestigious Qing Bang competition at the Tian Shan Sword Sect, which undoubtedly elevated the sect’s prestige even further.

To show his regard for the competition and his appreciation for the Yanhuang Organization, the Old Sword King, who had been in seclusion for many years, emerged three days before the competition started, causing a huge sensation.

Suddenly, the Tian Shan Sword Sect was overcrowded, attracting members from various major sects and martial arts families of the Huaxia Cultivation World.

As in previous years, before the competition began, many cultivators took this opportunity to organize a trade fair of their own – on the square outside the gates of the Tian Shan Sword Sect, hundreds of cultivators set up stalls along both sides of the road to trade treasures.

"Fifty-year-old Snow Ginseng, comparable to the heavenly Immortal Pill with the power to revive the dead, don’t miss it if you pass by!"

"An Essence Stone as large as a well mouth, the only one of its kind above and below the heavens, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

"Although the treasure sword Bi Yue Sword is a low-level magic artifact, it can compare to a mid-level magical artifact, cuts through iron as if it were mud, and kills without staining with blood, truly a treasure for swordsmen!"

On the road, those cultivators at their stalls would shout vigorously at anyone who came by, attracting many onlookers, though few actually made purchases.

All this because those cultivators were all about smoke and mirrors, typically a case of crying wine and selling vinegar.

For instance, that Essence Stone was indeed as big as a well mouth, but it wasn’t a natural Essence Stone; rather, a cultivator had injected some Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi into a fairly good quality stone to create a deceiving look.

Similarly, that Snow Ginseng was clearly not even twenty years old.

When there was only one day left before the Qing Bang competition, those cultivators simultaneously packed up their stalls.

All this because the people who arrived on the last day were either competitors or old Jianghu who regularly watched the Qing Bang competition – deceiving these individuals was definitely not an easy task!

According to the arrangements of the Tian Shan Sword Sect, this year’s Qing Bang competition was held in the square outside the sect’s gates.

In front of the square, there was a specially made monument. Every competitor who arrived had to report to that monument.

The so-called registration method, as in previous years, involved striking the monument with all their might.

What material the monument was made of was unknown, but it was extremely sturdy. It had a total of 998 symbols on it. After a competitor attacked the monument, the symbols would light up. The more symbols that lit up, the stronger the attack power indicated, hence it was called the Attack Power Testing Monument, serving as a kind of entry proof for the competitors.

Since the beginning of the Qing Bang competition, no competitor had managed to light up all eighty-one symbols.

Because, lighting up all eighty-one symbols represented the attack power of a Gang Qi realm strongman!

"The competition is starting in just one day, how come none of the seed players have arrived?"

"Everyone says that this year’s Qingbang competition is the most valuable in years. I wanted to see the attack power test results of the seed competitors, and no one has shown up yet. It’s really frustrating."

"Could they have arranged to arrive together today?"

"Brother, you’re clearly a newbie! What does ’seed competitor’ mean? They are the strongest group in this competition, the main contenders for the championship! As a seed competitor, if you don’t arrive last, how can you highlight the prestige of being a seed player?"

On the last morning before the competition began, thousands of cultivators gathered on the Mount Tian Sword Sect’s square to watch, only to find that not a single seed competitor had arrived, sparking a heated discussion immediately.

"Senior, this is my first time watching the Qingbang competition, and I just arrived today. Who are this year’s seed competitors?"

A young man carrying a Short Knife asked full of curiosity towards an elderly cultivator in the crowd.

"If you don’t even know who the seed competitors are, why did you even come?"

The elderly cultivator, with a sense of superiority, scolded and then raised his voice intentionally. "This year’s seed competitors are also ten people, respectively the Sword King’s successor Emperor Bai, Yan’s successor Leng Feng, Evil Emperor’s successor Ye Fan, the Buddhist Supreme Bodhi Wu Yin’s successor Su Liuli, Jiang Family’s demon Jiang Ying, Lv Family’s demon Lv Zhan, Wudang Sect’s demon Yuan Feng, Tian Shan Sword Sect’s genius Xiao Selang, Wu Sect’s successor Wu Zi, and Dark Sect’s successor Ye Hei."

"Ye Hei, Wu Zi, and Su Liuli? I’ve never even heard of these three. Do they really have the strength of seed competitors?" the newbie questioned skeptically.

"As the saying goes, behind every famous master there is a notable disciple. Bodhi Wu Yin is the Buddhist Supreme, the sole creator of the unparalleled martial arts ’Bodhi Skill’. His successor is naturally extraordinary."

The wise elderly cultivator confidently said, "As for the Wu Sect, it’s one of the ancient powers of the cultivation world. Although it has declined, as the saying goes, a lean camel is bigger than a horse, and the foundations of Wu Sect are still there. This Wu Zi is said to be the hope for rejuvenating the Wu Sect, his magic cultivation marvelous enough to astonish the heavens and make ghosts weep. His mastery of Illusion Technique has reached a divine level, capable of instantly trapping someone in a fantastical world, extremely terrifying!"

"What about Ye Hei?"

"Although the history of the Dark Sect is not as ancient as that of the Wu Sect, it has also been handed down from ancient times. Jing Ke, who assassinated the prince, was an ancestor of the Dark Sect. This Ye Hei is said to be the son of the Killing Emperor of the Dark Sect. He has carried out many missions and is rumored to have an unmatched assassination ability within his realm, and it’s even said that he can kill beyond his level, which is extremely terrifying!"

"Hey, I really don’t know how the organizers choose the seed competitors. Even my senior brother wasn’t included. In my opinion, these ten seed competitors are just a gimmick!"

Suddenly, three young men dressed in dark blue robes, each carrying a treasure sword, walked toward them. One of them, hearing the elderly cultivator’s words, changed expression and replied unhappily.

Swish!

As the young man spoke, many in the square turned their gaze toward the three men in dark blue robes.

"They are from the Kunlun Sect, and the leader is Kunlun Sect’s martial arts genius Wang Kun. It’s said he’s a half-step Gang Qi realm master, but his actual strength is unknown!" someone in the crowd recognized the three.

"Wang Kun’s strength must not be poor, otherwise the person behind him wouldn’t be speaking so arrogantly."

"Talk is cheap, true ability is shown in action."

"Exactly, in previous Qingbang competitions, every seed competitor, during the attack testing monument, lit up more than seventy symbols. This year, claiming to be the highest quality yet, should at least light up seventy-five symbols."

"Hmph!"

Amidst the murmurs of the crowd, the face of Kunlun Sect’s martial arts genius Wang Kun turned cold, and he snorted disdainfully.

"Snap—"

The next moment.

A crisp sound echoed as he fiercely stomped, shattering the stone tile beneath his foot, and then with a spring, he shot forward like a streak of green light toward the Trial Tablet.

Hmm?

This sudden scene immediately drew the attention of all the cultivators, who spontaneously locked their gaze on Wang Kun.

"Swoosh!"

The next moment.

Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Wang Kun swiftly drew his treasure sword from his waist.

"Clank!"

The cold light flashed, and the sharp treasure sword, turning into a beam of white light, fiercely struck the Testing Monument, emitting a crisp sound.

After the crisp sound, the vast square instantly fell silent, everyone stared motionlessly at the Testing Monument, waiting for Wang Kun’s Attack Power Testing result!

"It lit up seventy-five symbols!"

"No wonder some were disgruntled that he wasn’t selected as a seed candidate, with this level of strength, he indeed qualifies to be a seed candidate!"

"Exactly, the seed candidates already selected may not necessarily be stronger than him!"

...

As the testing results appeared, a buzz of discussion once again erupted in the square, and many cultivators’ impressions of Wang Kun immediately changed, no longer showing the slightest disdain but instead envy and jealousy.

This result greatly pleased Wang Kun, who walked towards the gateway of Tian Shan Sword Sect with his head held high and chest puffed out, an air of arrogance about him.

"Your Excellency’s attack power is truly rare among the younger generation. Welcome to participate in this Qing bang competition, and I wish you excellent results,"

At the entrance of the Tian Shan Sword Sect, Meng Bai, serving as the Outer Elder in charge of reception, saw Wang Kun and his companions approaching, and immediately smiled and praised them.

"May I ask, what was the Attack Power Testing result of your sect’s Martial Arts genius, Xiao Selang?" Wang Kun stopped in his tracks and asked outright, his voice booming across the entire square.

He had received news that Xiao Selang had been defeated by Ye Fan three months ago, so he considered Xiao Selang the weakest among the top ten seed candidates.

"He has not yet tested."

Meng Bai raised an eyebrow, understanding that Wang Kun was dissatisfied with Xiao Selang being selected as a seed candidate.

"Oh, I almost forgot, in previous Qing bang competitions, the organizer’s seed candidates do not need to test," Wang Kun casually smiled, his words tinged with sarcasm.

"Could it be that you think your attack power is stronger than mine?"

This time, before Meng Bai could speak, Xiao Selang, dressed in a white robe and holding his treasure sword, stepped out with an unfriendly look towards Wang Kun.

"I heard that three months ago, you were defeated by the Evil Emperor’s disciple. At that time, his Martial Arts Cultivation was at the Peak stage of Innate, and his Magic Cultivation was at Innate Great Perfection. Losing to such an opponent certainly makes me doubt your attack power!"

Seeing Xiao Selang aggressively questioning him, Wang Kun did not back down despite it being Xiao Selang’s territory; instead, he spoke earnestly.

"Keep your dog eyes wide open and watch closely!"

Xiao Selang sneered and immediately flickered his figure, reaching the Testing Monument in an instant and slashing out with his sword!

Heavenly Sword Fifth Form, Mountain Sword!

Perhaps provoked by Wang Kun, or perhaps Xiao Selang wanted to establish his dominance and dispel people’s doubts about him, he started with a focus on power using Mountain Sword!

With a swing of his sword, it was like a huge mountain pressing down, immensely powerful, making the Testing Monument tremble.

Then, under everyone’s gaze, seventy-six symbols lit up simultaneously!

Cra—

Seeing this result, the cultivators in the square erupted into an uproar.

"Xiao Selang used the Heavenly Sword Fifth Form, Mountain Sword, a move known for its force, but it was unexpected that it could light up seventy-six symbols!"

"It is said that he has mastered the Heavenly Sword Seventh Form, Thunder Sword, which surpasses the Wind Sword in speed and the Mountain Sword in power—if he had used the Heaven Sword Seventh Form, Thunder Sword just now, the results would have definitely been better!"

"So it seems, Xiao Selang might not be the weakest among the top ten seed candidates this time, someone else might be."

Swish!

Hearing those cultivators’ discussions, Wang Kun, who had previously been so arrogant, suddenly withered like a frost-stricken eggplant, stepping into the mountain gate with a face ashen as iron.

"Ye Fan, if you haven’t broken into the Half-step Gang Qi realm, the person at the bottom of the top ten seed candidates is definitely you!"

Xiao Selang flicked his wrist, sheathing his treasure sword, and stood proudly in front of the Testing Monument, looking towards the entrance of the square, a cold smirk never ceasing in his heart.

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