Spoiled By the Young Master After Reborn In the 80s
Chapter 977: Nine hundred seventy-five, Competition (8)

Chapter 977: Nine hundred seventy-five, Competition (8)

He Linping lay on the ground, utterly unwilling to move. He had thought his chances of winning were high since his cultivation seemed to be on par with his opponent’s, but in the end, he failed to withstand even the duration of an incense stick in his opponent’s hands. He had tried so hard for so long, staking everything on this competition, only to face such a cruel outcome.

"Big Senior Brother!" Disciples from Liangyi Sect hurried forward to help the fallen He Linping.

With a look of utter dejection, He Linping let the two disciples assist him towards the resting area, casting a glance at Luo Shu and Lu Hanmo as he passed by before quickly lowering his head. Just two days ago, he was looking down on Lu Hanmo while priding himself on being the Big Senior Brother; it was only after this match that he realized just how wide the gap between him and Lu Hanmo was.

The competition on the stage began again, with a disciple from one of the Top Ten Sects, Nine Stars Observatory, leaping up to challenge a disciple from the Magpie Mountain Sect.

Luo Shu and Lu Hanmo, hearing the cheering and applause from the competition stage not far away, turned to look and saw Leng Yihan, whom they had spoken to before, stepping onto the stage.

Leng Yihan is a core disciple of Sacred Heavenly Gate, and almost no one in the Sea Realm does not know who he is. The commotion caused by his appearance was naturally significant.

Especially among the female cultivators, who screamed loudly when they saw Leng Yihan take the field, with some even confessing their love on the spot. In such a setting, no one paid attention to the sincerity of their declarations, as all eyes were fixed on Leng Yihan.

"Senior Brother Leng, you’re so handsome! I really like you!"

"Senior Brother Leng, come on! I will always support you!"

"Senior Brother Leng, look over here, I’m right here." The screams were incessant.

Luo Shu and Lu Hanmo arrived at the foot of the competition stage, where Leng Yihan had already begun his battle with his opponent, also a disciple from one of the Top Ten Sects.

Leng Yihan’s weapon was a cyan longsword that glinted with a cold light. Swift and fierce, he pressed his opponent into a series of retreats.

"I admit defeat!" The opponent conceded defeat. Upon seeing Leng Yihan take to the stage, he knew his defeat was inevitable. Leng Yihan’s strength was recognized among the Top Ten Sects, and aside from a few peers of equal renown, there were likely few who could match him.

"Senior Brother Leng, you’re amazing, I love you to death!"

"Senior Brother Leng, I will always love you!" The female cultivators below the stage once again screamed loudly, their faces filled with excitement, agitation, and admiration...

A female cultivator leaped onto the stage and saluted Leng Yihan, "I am Chen Qiushi from Zhenxing Sect, and I wish to learn a few moves from Senior Brother Leng. Please enlighten me." Zhenxing Sect, also one of the Top Ten Sects, primarily specializes in Formation.

"Please!" Leng Yihan said.

"Then I won’t hold back." Chen Qiushi gave a slight smile, waving her hand, and a Formation Flag fell beside Leng Yihan, immediately trapping him within the Formation that formed.

Untroubled, Leng Yihan gave the Formation that ensnared him a cursory glance, then raised his hand to cast out several Formation Flags. As his Formation Flags descended, the Formation trapping him was promptly dispelled.

"Senior Brother Leng, truly a dazzling talent." Chen Qiushi praised, while simultaneously tossing out more Formation Flags.

Leng Yihan started breaking the Formations once they were formed by his opponent. Such Formations were not difficult for him; after all, to be a standout disciple among the Top Ten Sects required more than just combat prowess.

The two sides were evenly matched, and although this match wasn’t a life-and-death struggle, it was nonetheless extremely exciting. It also made everyone realize once again that Leng Yihan’s achievements today were certainly not undeserved.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Leng, for the lesson. Qiushi admits defeat!" Chen Qiushi smiled graciously at Leng Yihan before stepping down from the stage. From the beginning, she had no intention of winning against Leng Yihan; she simply wanted to see if he was truly as formidable as the rumors claimed.

The competition continued, and whether it was Leng Yihan on Competition Stage Seven, Feng Jianyou on Stage Ten, or Lan Xueyi on Stage Five, they were all the focus of the audience’s attention. Cheers and applause rose and fell in waves, one after another.

A day quickly passed, and as dusk approached, Luo Shu and Lu Hanmo returned to the inn to rest. Based on the day’s matches and scores, they already had a rough idea of their rankings.

Many loose cultivators, sects, families, and academies participated in the selection competition, but not that many people appeared on stage during the first two days. Most were observing and pinning their hopes on the last day.

"Brother Lu! Sister-in-Law!" Just as Luo Shu and Lu Hanmo stepped into the inn, they heard Ye Lifeng calling out to them.

Turning their heads, they saw Ye Lifeng sitting in the lobby of the inn, drinking.

Seeing Luo Shu and Lu Hanmo look his way, Ye Lifeng smiled and waved, "Come join me for a drink." He was also staying at this inn and had scored quite well in yesterday’s matches, so he hadn’t competed today. He planned to see his ranking tomorrow; if he made it into the top thousand, he only needed to maintain his position. Of course, if someone challenged him, there was nothing he could do.

Luo Shu and Lu Hanmo sat across from Ye Lifeng.

"Why are you drinking alone here?" asked Luo Shu.

Ye Lifeng picked up the wine pot on the table, poured a cup for both of them, and said, "Nothing much to do, just drinking to liven things up. Why didn’t you two compete today?" He waved at a server not far away. He had thought that Lu Hanmo and Luo Shu would take the stage today, but like him, they were just silent spectators.

"Didn’t feel like joining the crowd," Lu Hanmo replied, taking a sip from his cup on the table. Tomorrow, members from the Top Ten Sects would surely seek them out for duels, so why rush to join in today?

"What can I do for you, guests?" the server approached and asked.

"Bring us a few more dishes and two pots of wine," instructed Ye Lifeng.

"Alright! Please wait a moment!" the server replied, then turned and left.

"Tomorrow you’ll certainly be busy. Those disciples from the sects will definitely not pass up the chance to challenge you," Ye Lifeng said, picking up his chopsticks and helping himself to some vegetables.

"We’re mentally prepared," Lu Hanmo smiled.

"Do you have confidence? I very much hope to go to the Earth Realm with you," Ye Lifeng raised an eyebrow, looking at Luo Shu and Lu Hanmo, waiting for their reply.

"Of course!" Lu Hanmo and Luo Shu nodded confidently. This time they were determined to go to the Earth Realm; no one was going to stop them.

Ye Lifeng laughed heartily, filled everyone’s cups with wine from the pot on the table, and raised his cup to Luo Shu and Lu Hanmo: "I wish you success!"

"To success together!" Their cups clanked heavily together, and then they all drank in unison.