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Chapter 630 - 560: The Most Controversial Figure

Chapter 630: Chapter 560: The Most Controversial Figure

Night fell, and the lights illuminated the wooden houses, which from a distance looked like the light of fireflies, spreading across the entire Tian Shan Sword Sect.

On the square, lights were also shining, with tents scattered in every corner of the square.

In order to allow the competitors to use the last bit of time to rejuvenate and adjust their condition, the Tian Shan Sword Sect, the organizer of this Qing Bang tournament, did not organize a grand banquet but had meals delivered to each competitor’s room instead.

Besides that, the Tian Shan Sword Sect also specifically prepared meals for cultivators who came to watch the competition, providing thorough service.

"Who do you think will be the champion of this Qing Bang tournament?"

After dinner, the cultivators gathered together to chat, and soon the conversation turned to who might claim the championship of the Qing Bang tournament.

"Isn’t that obvious? It has to be the disciple of Bodhi Wuyin, the supreme of the Buddhist sect, Su Liuli."

"Yes, Su Liuli is the only cultivator in the Gang Qi Introduction Realm, not even on the same level as other competitors!"

"Exactly, there are no strong competitors below the Gang Qi Realm, and this saying didn’t just come out of nowhere—it has never been broken throughout history."

"I disagree. Throughout history, no one has been able to defeat a cultivator in the Gang Qi Introduction Realm while in the Half-step Gang Qi Realm. However, there’s a catch—the strength of both parties must come from self-cultivation! Don’t forget, the Little Saber King Bai Di said that Su Liuli’s strength comes from inheritance, not self-cultivation. Therefore, it’s very likely that she won’t be able to exhibit the strength of a cultivator in the Gang Qi Introduction Realm. Given this, Bai Di still has a chance to defeat her."

"I also think Bai Di will be the champion. Let’s not even talk about the fact that Su Liuli’s strength comes from inheritance; she has only practiced for less than a year. After one year, her battle experience, mental state, and martial arts will are almost negligible. On the other hand, Bai Di earned his reputation through battles, and the number of cultivators and mutant beasts that died by his blade is unknown!"

"Not only does Bai Di stand a chance against Su Liuli, but the demon Leng Feng from the Yanhuang Organization also has a chance—he too left a fist seal on the Testing Tablet, and even made the last symbol light up halfway, proving his strength is comparable to Bai Di’s!"

While most people were certain that Su Liuli would win the championship without any suspense, a few expressed different opinions, but all generally believed that the champion would be among Su Liuli, Bai Di, and Leng Feng.

"More than who will win the championship of this Qing Bang tournament, I’m more curious about what the Evil Emperor’s Disciple has up his sleeve, daring not only to challenge the Little Saber King Bai Di but also claiming that slaying the demon of the Jiang Family will be as easy as cutting melons!"

Soon, someone switched the topic to Ye Fan, who, despite showing a mediocre performance in the attack power test, was, like Su Liuli, one of the most controversial competitors in this Qing Bang tournament.

"The power discrepancy is too large, the Evil Emperor’s Disciple is simply bluffing; he will undoubtedly be defeated once they clash!"

"Exactly, if the Evil Emperor’s Disciple was really that strong, he wouldn’t need Su Liuli to stand up for him!"

Regarding this topic, everyone’s response was almost the same, unanimously believing that Bai Di would win. Among them, one even said, "Not to mention against the Little Saber King Bai Di and the demon of the Jiang Family, the Evil Emperor’s Disciple doesn’t stand a chance against the demon Yuan Feng from Wudang either!"

On this, everyone agreed again, since Yuan Feng made seventy-eight symbols light up on the Testing Tablet during the attack power test, clearly demonstrating his strength.

As the cultivators who had come to watch discussed fervently, most of the competitors within the Tian Shan Sword Sect used the last moments to cultivate, adhering to the idea that sharpening their weapons right before battle, though late, served some purpose.

Aside from that, some competitors were listening to the teachings of their elders, apparently believing that combat experience and mentality were far more important than last-minute preparations.

Inside one of the wooden houses.

"Little Feng, among the seed players in this competition, aside from Chu Xuanji’s disciple Ye Fan and the Xiao Selang from Tian Shan Sword Sect, the others are very strong."

The Wudang Sect Leader, Heavenly Master Zhang, remembering that his disciple Yuan Feng, equipped with the Taiyi Brush and tested with the Wudang’s secret technique "Taiyin Mysterious Technique," ranked low among the top ten seed players, couldn’t help but sigh and said, "I don’t ask much of you, these two must be defeated, and just do your best against the other seed players; winning or losing does not matter!"

"If it hadn’t been for Emperor Bai’s interference, I would have sent that Ye Fan packing this afternoon! And that Xiao Selang, even if he has mastered the Seventh Form of the Heavenly Sword, he is not my match!"

Despite his low ranking in the attack power test, Yuan Feng appeared undaunted and remained arrogant, "As for the others, either they are older than me, have more time in cultivation, or have gained strength by relying on inherited secret techniques—when I reach their age, I am sure to surpass them!"

"Hmm, in terms of potential, you are second to none."

Heavenly Master Zhang nodded slightly, his face clearing of any gloom.

On the one hand, as Yuan Feng said, he was the youngest, with the least amount of cultivation time. If he cultivated for a few more years, even if he couldn’t compete with Emperor Bai, he would definitely be no less than cultivators from cultivation families like Lv Zhan and Jiang Ying!

On the other hand, Ye Fan had once slain another genius from the Wudang Sect, and the Tian Shan Sword Sect had replaced the Wudang Sect in hosting this Qing bang tournament. As long as Yuan Feng could defeat both Ye Fan and Xiao Selang, the face of the Wudang Sect could be redeemed!

In another wooden house.

"Granny, originally I planned to heed your advice and not lay hands on the disciple of the Evil Emperor, but that bastard is too arrogant, daring to say he would chop me down as if slicing melons, which is unbearable!"

Jiang Ying angrily said, "I hope he doesn’t encounter me first, otherwise, even if Brother Emperor Bai has claimed his head, I would beat him until he’s searching for his teeth on the ground! And I’ll do it using only one hand, just as I said I would!"

"Hmm."

Perhaps because of what Ye Fan and Su Liuli had done today, which was a bit too demeaning for the Jiang family, Granny Jiang’s complexion looked unpleasant, but she did not lose her reason and reminded her, "The successor of Bodhi Wu Yin certainly relies on inheritance, but with your current strength, you are still not her match. Do not act rashly."

"Although I am not her match now, one day, I will trample her beneath my feet and rip her mouth apart!"

Knowing that Granny Jiang spoke the truth, Jiang Ying chose to suppress her anger, but she did not accept it and remembered this grievance, preparing to settle it in the future.

Like Yuan Feng and Jiang Ying, Leng Feng, who had registered at the last minute, did not cultivate on the last night before the competition, but went alone to the residence of Elder Gu Yun from the Yanhuang Organization.

Elder Gu Yun was not only the chief of the Inner Sect elders of the Yanhuang Organization, but he was also the Chief Referee of this Qing bang tournament. He would enforce the law at the event alongside nine other referees, selected from various sects and cultivation families.

These two identities, either of which was extremely prominent, prompted the Tian Shan Sword Sect to arrange a separate courtyard for Gu Yun rather than carelessly assigning a wooden house like they did for other sect representatives.

"Leng Feng, do you have something to ask?"

In the great hall of the courtyard, Gu Yun sat cross-legged, opened his eyes, and addressed Leng Feng.

"Elder Gu, are there really inheritance techniques in this world? Why aren’t they recorded in the organization’s secret archives?"

Leng Feng asked directly. Being the last seed player to check in, he had been astounded to hear that Su Liuli had pierced a trial tablet with one finger and later learned about the underlying details. Curious about the "inheritance" techniques, he made a special visit to inquire.

’The technique of inheritance is a powerful secret technique that can create strong people in the short term. It was once popular in the ancient cultivation world, but because the technique had serious drawbacks, it gradually fell out of favor with the major sects and cultivation families and was subsequently lost. I never expected it to appear in the current age," Elder Gu explained. As the chief elder of the inner sect of the Yanhuang Organization and an old Timmer in the cultivation world, he knew many secrets unknown to others.

"What are the drawbacks?" asked Leng Feng.

"There are three major drawbacks to the technique of inheritance. First, during the inheritance process, the recipient undergoes unimaginable pain and must have strong willpower, also known as great fortitude in Buddhist terms, otherwise, the effort will likely fail, and the success rate isn’t high. If the inheritance fails, it’s a complete loss, with the inheritor wasting his own power for nothing."

"Second, even if the inheritance succeeds, it requires a long time for the inheritor to comprehend and assimilate the power. The recipient needs a high level of comprehension, which in Buddhist terms is called great wisdom. If the recipient lacks this, they not only fail to fully accept the inheritance but might also encounter problems during comprehension, resulting in either the loss of their cultivation or, in severe cases, going insane and scattering their soul."

"Third, even if the recipient has great fortitude and wisdom, and fully accepts the inheritance, they will still be marked by the imprint of the inheritor, making it hard for them to break through further. In the ancient cultivation world, many strong people passed on their power to disciples with excellent talent. However, according to records, almost none of these disciples surpassed the strong individuals who passed on their power to them!"

Elder Gu patiently explained.

"Elder Gu, according to you, has Su Liuli initially succeeded in receiving the inheritance?" Leng Feng asked again.

Elder Gu countered, "You intend to confront her in the competition, don’t you?"

"Yes!"

Not concealing his intentions, Leng Feng firmly stated, "If Emperor Bai dares to use her as a whetstone to break through to the Gang Qi Entry Realm, I naturally have no fear!"

"This Qing bang competition, with Leader Yan canceling the rule that cultivators of the Gang Qi Realm may not participate, is intended to spur the younger generation with the successor of Bodhi Wuyin, thereby ushering in a new prosperity for the Hua Xia cultivation world! Thus, taking the opportunity of a battle with the successor of Bodhi Wuyin to try to break through the Gang Qi Entry Realm is the correct approach," Elder Gu commented, his tone becoming significantly more stern. "But I must caution you. Bodhi Wuyin, being the Buddhist Supreme, has unparalleled comprehension. In her later years, when she took Su Liuli as a disciple and passed on her life’s power, it was not only to preserve her legacy. It’s very likely that she wanted her successor to surpass her and explore that legendary domain.

This means, even though Su Liuli has become the first among her generation to enter the Gang Qi realm due to the inheritance, her strength is not as weak as you all imagine. You must approach your duel with her correctly. If by chance you are defeated, remember, don’t let your emotions escalate it to a fight to the death. Understood?"

"Yes, Elder Gu!"

Leng Feng bowed in response but didn’t take it to heart.

Meanwhile.

Lv Zhan, also a seed player in this Qing bang competition, was neither cultivating in his wooden house nor seeking advice from the Lv Family Patriarch, Lv Yuan, but had gone to visit Ye Fan’s residence.

"Brother Lv, you’re visiting so late, is there something you need?"

Within the wooden house, Ye Fan, who had been cultivating, got up to greet Lv Zhan on his arrival.

"Brother Ye, the night is long, and I have no desire to cultivate. How about we spar a bit?" Lv Zhan said, filled with anticipation.

"Spar?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Fan was initially surprised, then quickly discerned Lv Zhan’s intention and said with a wry smile: "Brother Lv, if we get injured while sparring, won’t we be giving others an advantage?"

"We’ll stop at the first touch," Lv Zhan reluctantly conceded.

"You want to gauge my strength, don’t you?" Ye Fan straightforwardly put it out there.

Seeing his ruse exposed, Lv Zhan, far from feeling embarrassed, shamelessly admitted, "Since Brother Ye is so direct, I won’t beat around the bush either. I do want to gauge your strength, and I also want to gauge Su Liuli’s strength to see whether people like Emperor Bai and Leng Feng might be headed for a tragedy."

"—" Ye Fan was momentarily speechless; Lv Zhan’s thick-skinned nature was indeed a rarity.

"Curiosity killed the cat, but who told you all to be the most controversial figures in this Qing bang competition?" Lv Zhan said righteously.

"Time will tell everything!" Ye Fan narrowed his eyes slightly, giving his reply.

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