The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 898 - 896: Newcomers Competition!

Chapter 898: Chapter 896: Newcomers Competition!

Over the course of two months, Lin Bai, wielding the Devouring Sword Spirit, had absorbed the spiritual power on the Miracle Ridge to advance his cultivation from the second to the fourth layer of the Human Elixir Realm.

But to ordinary people, this was considered quite a fast rate of breakthrough.

Yet Lin Bai was far from satisfied.

If Lin Bai had spent these two months hunting Demon Beasts within the Primordial World of the Miracle Ridge, his cultivation would have risen by more than just two levels.

In the arena of the Sword Art Academy.

Today, practically all the new disciples had gathered.

When Lin Bai entered the Sword Art Academy arena,

from a distance, within the ranks of the Genius Group, Liu Xuan watched Lin Bai with a sneer of mockery on his face.

Lin Bai turned around with a deadly cold expression to lock eyes with Liu Xuan, his gaze brimming with boundless killing intent.

The Low-Level Group.

Nie Xiaoxian, upon seeing Lin Bai and Tang Bufan approaching, immediately strutted over and said angrily, "Lin Bai, where have you been these past two months? Why haven’t you been training at the Sword Art Academy?"

Lin Bai responded indifferently, "I was in seclusion."

As Lin Bai spoke, Nie Xiaoxian distinctly felt a chilling coldness in his words, as if he could not control the killing intent inside him.

Nie Xiaoxian’s eyebrows furrowed slightly as she asked, "What’s wrong with you?"

Lin Bai said, "It’s nothing."

At this moment, Tang Bufan took Nie Xiaoxian aside and told her about the incident from two months ago when Liu Tian came to Shadow Mountain to oppress Lin Bai.

Upon hearing this, Nie Xiaoxian immediately became furious and said, "Lin Bai, such a terrible thing happened, why didn’t you tell the Elder guarding Shadow Mountain!"

Lin Bai chuckled lightly and said, "Without Yuan Qing’s permission, how could Liu Tian have sneaked into Shadow Mountain? Do you really think Yuan Qing’s strength at the eighth layer of the Human Elixir Realm is just for show?"

As Lin Bai mentioned this, he realized that if Liu Tian had managed to enter Shadow Mountain undetected, he must have notified Yuan Qing first.

Moreover, Lin Bai had never considered seeking Yuan Qing’s help!

To Lin Bai, Yuan Qing and Liu Tian were birds of a feather!

After listening, Nie Xiaoxian said calmly, "Then don’t worry, I’ll get you justice."

Lin Bai shook his head and said, "No need, today I will take back justice myself!"

"Mentor Nie, this matter is my private affair; I hope you won’t intervene."

"Since Yuan Qing has not intervened, I hope he won’t in the future either, otherwise, both Yuan Qing and Liu Tian might not live long!"

Nie Xiaoxian said, "Lin Bai, don’t act rashly. Both Yuan Qing and Liu Tian have the cultivation of the seventh layer of the Human Elixir Realm, and are low-level Elders of the Sword Art Academy. You are no match for them!"

Lin Bai laughed lightly and said, "The fight has not yet begun, and the outcome is still unknown!"

Nie Xiaoxian, seeing the cold harshness on Lin Bai’s face, shook her head slightly.

In Nie Xiaoxian’s eyes, Lin Bai was excellent in many ways, but he was just too arrogant, as if he considered everything beneath him.

After all, Yuan Qing and Liu Tian were at the seventh layer of the Human Elixir Realm and were low-level Elders of the Sword Art Academy. How could they be compared to Lin Bai, a new disciple at the fourth layer of the Human Elixir Realm?

Just then, Lin Baoyu arrived at the Sword Art Academy arena.

Lin Baoyu stood on high ground, his eyes surveying the entire arena.

"Greetings, Elder Lin Baoyu!"

All the disciples bowed in unison.

Lin Baoyu nodded in satisfaction and said, "Disciples, please rise. Today is the Newcomers Competition of the Sword Art Academy, and also the final assessment for you as new disciples!"

"Those warriors who pass today’s assessment can become formal disciples of the Sword Art Academy!"

"And will be allowed to hunt Demon Beasts within the Primordial World!"

"As for those who do not pass, they must continue practicing within the newcomer group until they reach the fifth layer of the Human Elixir Realm before leaving the group!"

Lin Baoyu slowly finished speaking.

Suddenly, it caused a sensation in the Daoist Arena.

At this moment, Lin Baoyu continued, "The newcomers’ examination today will be in the New Qingshan of the Primordial World!"

"New Qingshan is at the outer edge of the Primordial World. The demon beasts within range from the Human Elixir Realm First Layer to the Human Elixir Realm Fifth Layer, perfectly suited for you to hunt demon beasts within!"

"I need to remind you that the demon beasts in the Primordial World are far stronger than those in other places, and there are even different breeds of demon beasts from the ancient times!"

"The rules for the newcomer’s Martial Arts Competition examination are very simple!"

"Whoever hunts the most demon beasts, returns with their points for exchange, whoever has more points, wins!"

"The time limit is one day! It ends at dusk!"

"The points for the demon beasts are as follows!"

"Human Elixir Realm First Layer, exchange for ten points!"

"Human Elixir Realm Second Layer, exchange for twenty points!"

"Human Elixir Realm Third Layer, exchange for thirty points!"

"Human Elixir Realm Fourth Layer, exchange for forty points!"

"Human Elixir Realm Fifth Layer, exchange for fifty points!"

"Hunting a demon beast of the Human Elixir Realm Fifth Layer qualifies as passing the recent examination!"

"I told you two months ago that today’s examination would be richly rewarded!"

"The top ten will receive a reward of five thousand points! The first place will receive a reward of ten thousand points!"

"These are the rules for today’s examination. Have all the disciples understood clearly?"

Lin Baoyu said aloud.

All the disciples nodded slightly after hearing this, "Disciple understands!"

Lin Baoyu nodded with a smile and continued, "Well, as the time is no longer early, let all disciples follow me to New Qingshan! The Spirit Boats are already prepared for you; all disciples, board the Spirit Boats."

At that moment, three Spirit Boats descended from the sky and landed in the Sword Art Academy Arena.

The three Spirit Boats corresponded to the Genius Group, Advanced Group, Low-Level Group.

Following the Low-Level Group, Lin Bai boarded a Spirit Boat.

The Spirit Boat started its engines and headed for the Primordial World!

The Spirit Boat soared for a long time above the Miracle Ridge, passing by various monasteries such as Dan Dao Courtyard, Fist Daoist Courtyard, Spear Daoist Courtyard, and headed for the edge of the Nine Courtyards!

Lin Bai and Tang Bufan stood on the Spirit Boat, watching as it flew out of the land of the Nine Courtyards and headed toward that vast and boundless wilderness.

A gigantic city wall, approximately a thousand meters high, stood in the middle of the Miracle Ridge.

This wall was known as the Great Wall.

The origin of this Great Wall goes back to the very beginning of the Miracle Ridge.

Long ago, the Miracle Ridge was attacked by demon beasts from within the Primordial World. These formidable demon beasts nearly broke out of the Miracle Ridge and entered Lingdong.

The ferocity of the beasts almost resulted in a bloodbath Under Heaven!

At that time, the experts of the Miracle Ridge resolutely stepped forward to block the demon beasts from entering Lingdong, fighting a blood-soaked battle for months, driving back the attacking beasts!

Afterward, to prevent the demon beasts from returning, the surviving experts established the Nine Courtyards and the Five Peaks on the Miracle Ridge, and later constructed the Great Wall to fend off any further invasions by the demon beasts.

Demon beasts dared not enter Lingnan, for if they did, they would surely be killed by the super dynasties and the super Sects of Lingnan.

Nie Xiaoxian said, "This is the Great Wall on the Miracle Ridge!"

"Once you leave the Great Wall, you enter the Primordial World!"

"The Primordial World is a paradise for demon beasts, with more than tens of millions living within!"

"Moreover, there are many powerful demon beasts, such as different breeds from ancient times, or descendants of Divine Beasts. Some of these beasts have even transformed into human form, cunning and wily, so you must be extra cautious!"

Nie Xiaoxian softly told the warriors of the Low-Level Group.