The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 1812 - 1809: Master Apprenticeship Qualification Battle!

Chapter 1812: Chapter 1809: Master Apprenticeship Qualification Battle!

Every year, the East Continent Academy allocates quotas for master apprenticeship qualifications to the Vast Territory of the East Continent, and the Xuantian Domain is one of them. Within the Xuantian Domain, the Xuantian Sect dominates, so naturally, all the quotas fall into the hands of the Xuantian Sect.

To ensure fairness among the disciples, the Xuantian Sect holds a Martial Arts Competition at the end of each year, where all warriors of the Yangshen Realm and above can participate. Any warrior who secures a position in the top ten can qualify for apprenticeship at the East Continent Academy and participate in the final master apprenticeship examination.

Although the Ding Family and Ancestor Ding have been in the Xuantian Sect for more than ten years, Ancestor Ding has been healing his injuries and seems to be concealing his whereabouts. He does not want too many people to know about his relationship with the Xuantian Sect. Thus, the Ding Family does not interfere in the Martial Arts Competition behind the scenes. Instead, each year they train a large number of experts to legitimately borrow the quotas from the Xuantian Sect and join the East Continent Academy to gather spiritual medicines for Ancestor Ding to heal his injuries.

Xuantian Sect, Xuantian Central Plaza.

This is where the Xuantian Sect holds the East Continent Academy master apprenticeship qualification battle every year. Starting three days ago, disciples of the Xuantian Sect and other family disciples from the Xuantian Domain have been coming to the Central Square, awaiting the start of the competition.

"I wonder which disciples will obtain the apprenticeship qualification this year."

"According to past conventions, the Xuantian Top Ten Talents have a higher probability of winning the apprenticeship qualification. It was only three years ago that a dark horse suddenly appeared and took away a qualification from the Xuantian Top Ten Talents. In other years, there hasn’t been much change."

"That’s right, this year’s Xuantian Top Ten Talents are exceptionally strong, led by Ding Xianlai, followed by Yuan Cheng and Qiao Quan, whose strengths are astounding. Other members like Gu Yuan, Lei Chong, Chen Yi-Ran, Chai Ming, Dai Sen, Yi Guangyuan, and Li Song are not weak either."

"It seems that unless a very strong dark horse appears this year, the apprenticeship qualifications will once again fall into the hands of the Xuantian Top Ten Talents."

"..."

The warriors gathered early at the Central Plaza started chatting leisurely while waiting for the competition to begin.

This year’s Xuantian Top Ten Talents are Ding Xianlai, Yuan Cheng, Qiao Quan, Gu Yuan, Lei Chong, Chen Yi-Ran, Chai Ming, Dai Sen, Yi Guangyuan, and Li Song.

Besides Li Song, Qiao Quan, Yuan Cheng, Dai Sen, Yi Guangyuan, and Li Song, Lin Bai has met all the other Xuantian Top Ten Talents, among whom Ding Xianlai is undoubtedly the strongest.

"Look over there, Ding Xianlai, Yuan Cheng, Qiao Quan, Dai Sen, Yi Guangyuan, Li Song, these six of the Xuantian Top Ten Talents have already arrived." Before long, a warrior saw Ding Xianlai and the other five Xuantian Top Ten Talents arriving at the Central Plaza.

"Tsk, tsk, Yuan Cheng and Qiao Quan, Dai Sen, Yi Guangyuan, Li Song, these five are obviously aligned with the Ding Family."

Many people noticed that although Yuan Cheng and Qiao Quan are quite formidable among the Xuantian Top Ten Talents, they still maintain a respectful demeanor in front of Ding Xianlai, clearly showing him respect.

On the other side, Gu Yuan, Chen Yi-Ran, Lei Chong, and Chai Ming stood together silently.

"The Xuantian Top Ten Talents have arrived, it seems the master apprenticeship qualification battle is about to begin."

Many warriors noticed the Xuantian Top Ten Talents arriving at the Central Plaza one after another and said calmly.

At this time, the Grand Elder led Lin Bai into the Central Plaza, drawing little attention as they silently walked forward and arrived beside Gu Yuan and Chen Yi-Ran and the others.

The Grand Elder spoke quietly to Lin Bai, "Look over there, the five young men standing beside Ding Xianlai are part of this year’s Xuantian Top Ten Talents!"

"Among them, Yuan Cheng and Qiao Quan’s strength is second only to Ding Xianlai!"

"And Dai Sen, Yi Guangyuan, Li Song, although not as strong as Yuan Cheng and Qiao Quan, are also elites among the many disciples, not to be trifled with."

"These people all regard Ding Xianlai with high respect. If you plan to deal with Ding Xianlai later, they’ll likely cause trouble for you."

The Grand Elder spoke softly.

Lin Bai smiled lightly, "Then what does the Grand Elder mean?"

The Grand Elder replied, "What do I mean?"

Lin Bai smiled slightly but did not continue speaking.

The Grand Elder pondered for a moment, understanding Lin Bai’s underlying meaning, then said, "If we want to persuade them to turn back now, it’s probably impossible. They dream of climbing up to the high branches of Ancestor Ding. Even if Ding Xianlai is no longer useful, they’ll still serve Ancestor Ding..."

"If possible, kill them all!"

The Grand Elder said in a low voice.

Lin Bai nodded slightly.

At this moment, Gu Yuan approached Lin Bai and said, "Junior Brother Lin Bai..."

Lin Bai chuckled, "Sword Xuan Senior Brother!"

Gu Yuan quietly reminded, "Junior Brother Lin Bai, be extra cautious later."

Lin Bai replied, "The ones who should be careful are not me, but them!"

At this moment, Chen Yi-Ran approached angrily, exclaiming incredulously, "Lin Bai, you’re actually here!"

Chen Yi-Ran’s voice was loud and resonant, and as soon as he spoke, it echoed throughout the Central Plaza.

Upon hearing Chen Yi-Ran’s words, Lin Bai was immediately displeased. It seemed as if Chen Yi-Ran intended to deliberately expose Lin Bai’s location.

Sure enough, after Chen Yi-Ran’s surprised shout, Lin Bai clearly felt several cold killing intents instantly lock onto him.

Lin Bai looked up and towards Ding Xianlai.

At this moment, Ding Xianlai was angrily staring at Lin Bai, stepping forward, and coldly said, "Lin Bai, give me back my brother’s life!"

Lin Bai coldly replied, "I return your brother’s life, but who will give me back my senior brother’s life?"

Ding Xianlai gritted his teeth and said, "Jian Xuan, a lowly person who deserves to die, how can he compare to my brother’s life?"

Lin Bai sneered, "Even if Ding Xianlai had a hundred lives, they couldn’t compare to my Sword Xuan Senior Brother!"

Simultaneously, a terrifying killing intent emanated from both Ding Xianlai and Lin Bai, converging into a storm that resonated throughout the Central Plaza. Many disciples looked at Lin Bai and Ding Xianlai with fear, their eyes filled with astonishment.

Beside them, Chen Yi-Ran watched Ding Xianlai locate Lin Bai with great joy, for he had shouted Lin Bai’s name loudly just to help Ding Xianlai find Lin Bai.

The Grand Elder spoke softly, "Ding Xianlai, this place is the Central Plaza. If you and Lin Bai truly wish to fight, there will naturally be an opportunity for you to clash in the Battlefield Secret Realm!"

Ding Xianlai gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, Lin Bai, in the Battlefield Secret Realm, I will surely kill you by my own hands to avenge my brother."

Lin Bai smiled coldly, "Perfect, that’s exactly what I have in mind. We’ll meet in the Battlefield Secret Realm!"

"Hmph!" Ding Xianlai snorted and left.

As Ding Xianlai reached Lin Bai, Yuan Cheng and Qiao Quan both said in unison, "Sword Xuan Senior Brother, it was he who killed Young Master Ding Wulai?"

"He doesn’t seem impressive at all. We don’t need Sword Xuan Senior Brother to act; we can easily take him down!"

Yuan Cheng and Qiao Quan looked at Lin Bai dismissively.

Ding Xianlai coldly said, "Once we’re in the Battlefield Secret Realm, everyone don’t hold back. If you encounter Lin Bai, cripple him immediately and bring him to me. I will kill him personally to avenge my brother!"

"Understood." Yuan Cheng, Qiao Quan, Dai Sen, Yi Guangyuan, and Li Song all nodded in agreement. When they looked at Lin Bai again, their eyes were filled with disdain and cold, sinister smiles.