Chapter 11: The Competition Had Officially Begun
Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
"Let the competition begin now if that's the case," Chen Xuanfeng shouted.
The Golden Lion immediately passed through the crowd and brought Li Mu to the center of the training hall as soon as he finished speaking.
"I didn't expect him to come. This Li Mu is not simple," a disciple at the side whispered.
"Oh? Brother, what do you know? Tell me."
"This person is in the Seventh Level of the Qi-Gathering Realm. Although he is not the strongest disciple in the sect, he is only sixteen years old. His talent makes him the most talented person in the Hundred Beasts Sect!"
Hearing the disciples' discussion, Huangfu Longdou could not help but take another look at Li Mu.
He did not look old, only about sixteen years old, but his aura was mature. His dignity and pride were unhidden.
The crowd was looking at him with strange gazes. Some were envious, some were jealous, and some were ashamed of their inferiority.
Wang Tian also shifted his gaze away from Huangfu Longdou.
According to the competition rules, he would be the one to host Huangfu Longdou in the next match.
He originally wanted to use some methods to teach Huangfu Longdou a lesson.
However, he couldn't help but look at Li Mu when such a strong opponent appeared.
Wang Tian's face was serious.
"I am Li Mu, a normal disciple of the Hundred Beasts sect. I am sixteen years old. May I know who from your sect is willing to battle with me?" Li Mu raised his eyes and spread out his aura as he said slowly.
The sword sect disciples were all indifferent when Li Mu entered the arena.
Li Mu was indeed sixteen years old. But it was impressive that he was able to reach the Seventh Level of the Qi-Gathering Realm.
Li Mu had been standing there for almost some time, and the sword sect disciples in the training hall did not dare to speak or make any movements.
It was not because they were afraid of him, but because there were only three chances in this competition.
They would not only embarrass the sect if they did not make use of the chance well, but they might also lose the spot for the upcoming Qingzhou Region Grand Tournament.
The direct impression to a sect would be that their reputation would plummet, and they could lose their reputation among the four great sects of Qingzhou Region if they lost the spot.
There was even a possibility that the sect would be gone.
A tint of contempt flashed in Li Mu's eyes when he saw no one accepted his challenge.
"How about you accept my challenge? Don't worry. I will only use one hand. I'll consider that you have won if you can touch me," Li Mu said indifferently as he looked at Gui Lan.
Gui Lan's face turned pale, and his whole body couldn't help but tremble he heard that.
Although he had practiced the body-refining technique, how could he compete with the Hundred Beasts Sect's body-refining technique as a Second Level Qi-Condensation Realm disciple?
He could only lower his head and didn't dare to look at him.
The atmosphere immediately became intense when the sword sect disciples saw him acting like that.
"Wang Tian, you are the sword genius of the inner disciple. You accept the challenge this time!" Grand Elder Wang Zhan saw that the atmosphere was getting more intense, so he opened his mouth and said.
A trace of joy appeared in Wang Tian's eyes when his name was mentioned.
His eyes were burning as he looked at Elder Wang on the black platform of the training hall. His gratitude was beyond words.
There was no other way for him to obtain further advancement in the sect as an inner disciple.
He could only rely on attracting the sect master's attention and becoming his disciple.
Naturally, he wanted to perform well.
But he was still hesitating whether it was too abrupt to accept the challenge.
Moreover, he was confident in his strength.
Although his cultivation level was at the Fifth Level of the Qi-Gathering Realm, he was already close to breaking through to the Sixth Level.
In addition to his identity as a sword cultivator, it was not difficult for him to surpass the Seventh Level.
Of course, that was just his perception.
Chen Xuanfeng's expression softened a little, and he said gently, "It's approved. You will be the one to fight in this match."
"Yes! This disciple will live up to my mission!"
Wang Tian glanced at Huangfu Longdou below the stage, and a hint of viciousness appeared in his eyes.
'I'll let you have more time to stay at ease. I'll teach you a good lesson after I finish off this Li Mu.'
He thought to himself.
Wang Tian arrived at the center of the arena with a beautiful spin.
"Wow, it's Senior Wang Tian!"
"Yeah, Senior Wang Tian is so handsome."
"Senior Wang Tian's sword skills are invincible. Beat this kid to the ground."
"Yes, kill this pervert who cultivates with animals."
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The disciples below the arena all regarded Wang Tian as a hero, hoping that he could defeat the strong opponent.
Li Mu observed Wang Tian for a while upon hearing the call of the Heavenly Sword Sect disciples, and then he shook his head again and again.
"I will use one hand against you too. If you can touch me, then you win," Li Mu said indifferently.
"Humph! You are boasting. Aren't you afraid that you'll regret saying that?" Wang Tian retorted, "I will defeat you with one slash."
"You are too noisy!" Li Mu narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice.
Then, his entire body shook, and he rushed over.
His right hand clenched tightly, and his muscles bulged.
Golden fist shadows covered his right fist, and the terrifying fist power unleashed without holding back.
Boom!
A huge explosion suddenly sounded.
A powerful storm directly lifted the floor.
Wang Tian couldn't even pull out his sword under this terrifying aura.
He was sent flying by Li Mu's punch and laid unconscious beside the arena. No one knew if he was still alive.
Hiss!
Everyone at the arena gasped.
He defeated the inner disciple genius Wang Tian with one punch. Wasn't his strength a little too terrifying?
"Tch, this is your sword genius. He can't even block one punch from me. Forget about the sword techniques of the Heavenly Sword Sect!" Li Mu's arrogance was heard.
However, although there was a trace of anger in the eyes of the disciples in the scene, they did not dare to show it.
That was because that was an expert. His big fist was the absolute truth.
It was displayed to the fullest extent at that moment.
Chen Xuanfeng frowned. He was silently filled with hatred towards Wang Zhan.
How could such a disciple be the symbol of the sword sect?
They did not hope for him to win, but he was defeated too badly.
Not only could he not block a single punch, but most importantly, he did not even put up the most basic defense.
He was just like a fool, standing there and letting others hit him. He was stupid.
Wang Zhan's expression also changed. He felt he lost his reputation as much as how Wang Tian boasted.
He gave him a chance, but it's useless. He was disappointed in Wang Tian.
Li Mu raised his chin and looked disdainfully at the disciples below the arena.
He realized that these disciples didn't dare to look at him, nor did they dare to make eye contact with him. They were afraid to avoid him.
"This is the end of the first match. It's the second match now."
"Who is on the second match?"
"Is this what the Heavenly Sword Sect has?"
"Not even a disciple dares to accept the challenge?"
Li Mu shouted in the arena.
At this moment, a tall man behind Huangfu Longdou walked out silently.
He was two meters tall, and his muscles were as solid as gold. He carried a huge sword as big as a door on his back, which was enough to make others shudder.
What was even more shocking was that this man was covered in sword wounds, but every scar on his body exuded supreme sword power!
He was the fifth-ranked genius of the Heavenly Sword Sect's inner disciples in sword cultivation, Man Jiankuang!
"I originally thought that I would make a move during the Qingzhou Region Grand Tournament, but I didn't expect that there would be a clown making a ruckus here right now. It's irritating. It seems that the great sword in my hand will have to drink blood again today."
Man Jiankuang's deep voice was like a demon in the abyss, making others tremble in fear.
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