The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 1007 - 1005: Hero Ranking Martial Arts Competition!

Chapter 1007: Chapter 1005: Hero Ranking Martial Arts Competition!

After Lin Bai had completed the first layer of the Python Dragon Transformation, he rested in his room for the night.

The next morning,

Boom, boom, boom, boom—

A series of dull, resonant bell sounds echoed throughout the Miracle Ridge.

"It’s the Jiuhuang Bell ringing, the Hero Ranking Martial Arts Competition has started."

At that moment, Lin Bai pushed the door open and looked into the distance.

"Lin Bai." Tang Bufan, taking heavy steps, quickly walked to the outside of Lin Bai’s courtyard.

Lin Bai saw that today Tang Bufan had changed into new clothes and had groomed himself, looking especially energetic.

"Bufan."

Lin Bai called out softly.

"Bufan, you are going to participate in the Hero Ranking Martial Arts Competition, dressed so nicely," Lin Bai said with a teasing smile.

"They say the Hero Ranking Martial Arts Competition is in a secret realm that contains great fortunes. I also want to go in and see if I can gain some opportunities," Tang Bufan said with a smile.

"If that’s the case, then let’s go together," Lin Bai said with a faint smile.

Immediately, Lin Bai and Tang Bufan left Shadow Mountain and headed straight for the Central Square on the Miracle Ridge.

At that moment on the Central Square of the Miracle Ridge, there were already several hundred thousand warriors gathered, all quietly waiting for the start of today’s Hero Ranking.

"So many people."

Tang Bufan and Lin Bai arrived at the square for the Hero Ranking Martial Arts Competition and were inevitably shocked by the sea of warriors around them.

Today, the warriors gathered in this Central Square mostly had Cultivation Levels of the Human Elixir Realm Third and Fourth Layer.

There were indeed over five hundred thousand warriors of the Human Elixir Realm Third and Fourth Layer here - a foundation that, if placed in Lingdong, could easily sweep the entire region.

No wonder the Miracle Ridge is known as the Martial Arts Sacred Land beyond Lingdong; just the count of Human Elixir Realm warriors alone is incomparable to Lingdong.

"In the Hero Ranking Martial Arts Competition, as long as a warrior’s Cultivation has reached the Human Elixir Realm Fifth Layer and above, they can all participate, naturally attracting a large number," Lin Bai said with a faint smile.

Lin Bai said with a light smile.

Curious, Tang Bufan asked, "But Lin Bai, what form does this Hero Ranking Martial Arts Competition exactly take? Aren’t these warriors going to just fight to the death?"

Lin Bai smiled and said, "Regarding this Hero Ranking Martial Arts Competition, Senior Dugu Yun did tell me some details..."

Just as Lin Bai was about to explain the Hero Ranking Martial Arts Competition to Tang Bufan,

suddenly at that moment,

a golden-robed man flickered and appeared in the center of the square.

His arrival immediately caught Lin Bai’s attention!

"Zhao Longtu!"

"Hehe."

Lin Bai stared at the man and let out a cold laugh.

This golden-robed man was none other than Zhao Longtu, who had planned to trap Lin Bai unto death in the Primordial World.

The leader of the Nine Courtyards of the Miracle Ridge.

A super Strong One of the Flying Sky Realm!

As Zhao Longtu landed, all the warriors promptly paid their respects.

"Greeting Senior Zhao Longtu!"

"Greeting Senior Zhao Longtu!"

The sounds of salutation rose wave after wave.

After all, Zhao Longtu was a top Strong One in the Flying Sky Realm; on the Miracle Ridge, he was akin to a god, naturally the object of worship and admiration by numerous disciples.

Just like when Zhao Longtu once waved his sleeve, Wu Qing, Zhu Kun, Ning Yunlong, Hua Jingcheng, and others were all willing to work loyally for him, it is clear to see Zhao Longtu’s esteemed status within the Nine Courtyards of the Miracle Ridge.

Zhao Longtu said with a faint smile, "My fellow disciples, no need for formalities. Time really flies, another year has passed, and it’s time for the annual Hero Ranking Martial Arts Competition again!"

"The Hero Ranking Martial Arts Competition, though it’s called a competition, is actually an opportunity!"

"The Martial Arts Competition is set in a shattered Secret Realm!"

"This Secret Realm hides an enormous opportunity, and any disciple with sufficient strength can seize it!"

"As for what this opportunity is, hehe, once you enter this shattered Secret Realm, you will understand."

"But I must advise you all, the ultimate winners of the Hero Ranking Martial Arts Competition are almost always Warriors above the Human Elixir Realm Ninth Layer, including masters of the Earth Elixir Realm. If your strength is below the Human Elixir Realm Eighth Layer, I would not recommend you enter."

Zhao Longtu said with a smile.

"The entrance to the Secret Realm is over there, just step through the Light Gate, and you can enter the Secret Realm!"

"The Hero Ranking Martial Arts Competition lasts for three days, and after three days, the Secret Realm will open again, and you can come out!"

"Of course, once you enter the Secret Realm, you will receive a ’Broken Spirit Bead.’ If you feel you have gained enough opportunity inside and wish to leave, just crush the Broken Spirit Bead, and you will be immediately transported out of the Secret Realm!"

"As for what’s inside the Secret Realm, hehe, you will have to discover that for yourselves."

"I believe the Warriors who entered the Secret Realm last year, who are now the experts on the Heroes List, are probably raring to go."

Zhao Longtu said with a light smile.

Hearing Zhao Longtu say this, Murong Fei, Cai Yunqi, Wu Qiu, and others showed a hint of fervor on their faces, as if a tremendous opportunity in the Secret Realm was waiting just for them.

"Since that is the case, I won’t say much more. The Secret Realm is open, all Warriors who wish to enter, go ahead."

Zhao Longtu waved his hand, and a dozen experts from the Array Dao Temple went to open the Secret Realm.

"The Secret Realm is open, all Warriors who wish to participate in the Hero Ranking Martial Arts Competition, go in."

Zhao Longtu once again shouted loudly.

"The Secret Realm has begun!"

"Charge!"

"I’ve waited a year, finally, the day has come!"

"Today is the day I turn the tables! No one can stop me!"

"I’m going to use the Secret Realm to break through to the Earth Elixir Realm!"

"Charge!"

A large number of Warriors rushed toward the Light Gate.

In an instant, one-fifth of the Warriors at the Central Square had disappeared.

At least a hundred thousand people entered the Secret Realm.

"Not bad, let’s go in too," Lin Bai said to Tang Bufan with a smile.

"Lin Bai, with so many Warriors going in together, it will definitely be a fierce battle inside. We might not be together later, so be careful," Tang Bufan said to Lin Bai with concern.

"You need to be careful. You are only in the Human Elixir Realm Fifth Layer..." Lin Bai said lightly.

Lin Bai nodded.

Then, Lin Bai walked towards the Light Gate.

When Lin Bai was about to step through, he clearly felt several gazes locking onto him.

Lin Bai turned his head, and looking straight at him were none other than Murong Fei, Wu Qiu, and Cai Yunqi.

Another gaze belonged to Zhao Longtu!

"Heh."

Lin Bai smirked coldly, his step unhesitating as he crossed into the Light Gate and entered the Secret Realm of the Hero Ranking Martial Arts Competition!

When Lin Bai stepped through the Light Gate, he arrived at a completely different land.

At that moment, a deep blue Treasure Bead formed between Lin Bai’s brows, this was the Broken Spirit Bead. Whenever a Warrior wished to leave the Secret Realm, crushing the bead above his brow would allow immediate exit!

Rustle rustle—

As soon as Lin Bai set foot in the Secret Realm, a seven-colored light a zhang high formed behind him, flickering slightly.

"Is this the Aura of Destiny in the Secret Realm..." Lin Bai glanced at the colorful shadow accumulating behind him and said with a faint smile, "I only have a zhang of the Aura of Destiny..., it’s too low!"

"Tang Bufan is not with me!"

"I hope Fatty has his own heaven-sent fortune," he said.