Kapitel 14: 439-445
Chapter 439: Spirit Injecting Spiritual Treasure
The so-called Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings are actually composed of two lists, corresponding to the Body Tempering realm and the Aperture Tempering realm. As for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it is not within the scope of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings.
Whether it is the ranking for the Body Tempering realm or the Aperture Tempering realm, only the top thirty are selected. In other words, only the top thirty will be displayed on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings, while the rest are just running alongside.
The ranking for the Body Tempering realm is commonly known as the "Small Ranking," and the one for the Aperture Tempering realm is naturally referred to as the "Big Ranking."
In Boundless Sea, there are a great number of martial practitioners, possibly nourished by the rich natural Primordial Energy of Heaven and Earth from the moment they are born.
Therefore, the most fierce competition actually takes place on the Small Ranking for the Body Tempering realm because it has the most practitioners.
So, for those who can make it to the Small Ranking, as long as they don't fall midway, it's almost inevitable that they will break through to the Aperture Tempering realm later on, and these individuals will demonstrate exceptionally outstanding performance in the Aperture Tempering realm.
The Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings have been ongoing for many years. Someone has specially counted, and it was found that many of those who made it to the Small Ranking in their day eventually appeared on the Big Ranking after several years in the Aperture Tempering realm, with a rate of two to three out of ten.
Juniors with outstanding talent generally maintain their excellence and seldom experience a sudden decline later on, especially those who have emerged in the top thirty among thousands of competitors. Their value is unquestionably remarkable.
Compared to the Small Ranking, there are slightly fewer participants attempting the Big Ranking in the Aperture Tempering realm, but when it comes to actual numbers, it is still a significant figure.
In the Boundless Sea, practitioners in the Aperture Tempering realm were not considered rare within the Thousand Feather Alliance. Compared to the days of Immortal Cloud City, where nearly every practitioner in the Aperture Tempering realm was well-known, those in the Aperture Tempering realm within the Thousand Feather Alliance were at most renowned within their own territory.
Once you ventured outside your faction's influence, hardly anyone would know your name. This was because the Thousand Feather Alliance was vast, and there were numerous practitioners in the Aperture Tempering realm.
Even those at the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm were known at most to a dozen or so neighboring factions; that was already considered having a significant reputation.
If one wanted to truly make a name for themselves throughout the entire Thousand Feather Alliance, they could only do so by making it into the top thirty of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings. Each name on that list was practically famous.
While making it onto the list didn't guarantee reaching the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in the future, it was a fact that a high proportion of those on the list did achieve Combined Aperture Tempering realm status. This big ranking list was essentially a pool of candidates for future Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners.
Chen Fei's figure flickered as he leaped onto the back of the demonic beast and made a courteous gesture towards Shao Yongmin.
"I wonder, sir, if you'd like to hear the rules of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings?" Shao Yongmin returned the gesture.
Every pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm practitioner had the potential to reach the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Although Shao Yongmin had an extraordinary background, he still maintained a respectful attitude towards such experts. After all, Shao Yongmin's own strength was only in the later stages of the Aperture Tempering realm.
"I hope for some clarification," Chen Fei nodded.
"The Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings are magical treasures held by Master Haiyue. To challenge the rankings, you need to pay fifty low-grade Primordial stones each time. If you can break into the top thirty, we won't discuss matters of reputation here, but within the rankings, you can infuse your weapon with spiritual essence on the spot, and you will also receive a Haiyue Token," Shao Yongmin explained with a soft smile.
Some people cared about their reputation, while others didn't. To attract prodigies who didn't care about reputation, the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings offered two additional benefits.
Infusing a weapon with spiritual essence was a significant advantage for any weapon, even if it was just a subsidiary weapon of a spiritual treasure. It could bring about considerable changes in the weapon, given the gap between spiritual treasures and spiritual weapons in terms of tiers.
In addition to weapon infusion, there was the Haiyue Token. This token led to a cave specially established by Master Haiyue, which opened every fifteen years and contained an unknown number of rare treasures.
Many people competed for these treasures, but if one's strength was sufficient, they could return with a full haul.
Of course, Haiyue Tokens were not limited to just thirty; they were distributed through other means as well. However, for prodigies, obtaining a Haiyue Token from the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings was the simplest route.
"Haiyue Token?" Chen Fei's expression shifted slightly. He was aware of the concept of weapon infusion, and it was one of the primary reasons for his visit this time. After all, his Qianyuan Sword was currently only a top-grade spiritual weapon, and there was still a long way to go before it could become a top-tier spiritual treasure.
According to the normal course of progress, it would likely take Chen Fei two to three decades, or even longer, to elevate the Qianyuan Sword to the level of a top-tier spiritual treasure. During such an extended period, Chen Fei might even break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, making the Qianyuan Sword progressively less impactful for him.
However, if he could obtain a single infusion of spiritual essence for his weapon, it would significantly accelerate the Qianyuan Sword's growth. That's why Chen Fei had come here. Exchanging fifty Primordial stones for this opportunity was entirely worthwhile.
As for the Haiyue Token, Chen Fei had heard of it before. He didn't expect to find it here, but he realized that within the Haiyue Cave, he could likely acquire the rare elixirs and spiritual materials he needed for his cultivation, which would be hard to come by elsewhere.
This challenge to the rankings seemed to address both of his concerns in one go-
Of course, it was imperative to break into the top thirty to obtain these two rewards. Given the vastness of the Thousand Feather Alliance and the fact that the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings extended not only throughout the alliance but also into other areas of the Boundless Sea, achieving a genuine ranking was an exceedingly challenging task.
Furthermore, based on what Chen Fei had learned, not all of the current top thirty individuals on the big ranking were pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm practitioners; some were in the mid or late stages of the Aperture Tempering realm.
This ranking assesses the combat power and potential exhibited by practitioners at the same level. Typically, pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm practitioners have the best control over their power at their level, but it's not impossible for some young prodigies to shine brightly even before reaching the peak.
"Thank you for the explanation!" Chen Fei bowed and handed over the package on his back, which contained the fifty low-grade Primordial stones. Chen Fei's already limited Primordial stone reserves were now even more depleted.
"Please!" Shao Yongmin lightly tossed the fifty low-grade Primordial stones, and a strong suction force emerged, causing all fifty Primordial stones to fall into the mouth of the beast beneath their feet.
Hearing the crunchy sound from below, Chen Fei smiled faintly and then entered the cave entrance beneath the mountain.
The sensation was similar to entering the Enlightenment Tower, but there were noticeable differences. When Chen Fei opened his eyes, he found himself in a training arena.
The arena was quite large, and beyond it, there was only mist and clouds, obscuring visibility further.
"Hum!"
The spiritual energy in the entire arena trembled slightly, and three figures appeared in front of Chen Fei. Their auras were fully exposed, and all of them were in the advanced Aperture Tempering realm.
For the opening trial, three opponents in the advanced Aperture Tempering realm had been provided based on Chen Fei's current cultivation level.
While practitioners at the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm were undoubtedly much stronger than those in the advanced Aperture Tempering realm, the latter were not to be underestimated, especially when their numbers increased, posing a significant threat.
"Please!" The three opponents on the other side bowed.
"Please!" Chen Fei also returned the gesture.
In the next moment, the three opponents blurred and disappeared from their original positions. When they reappeared, they were already surrounding Chen Fei. Their sharp auras pressed down on him, and their attacks aimed directly at vital points on his body.
With a perfect state of mind, it seemed like the movements of the three opponents had slowed down. Chen Fei's eyes shifted, allowing him to observe the various details within their techniques.
With a single glance, there were no more secrets.
With a casual sweep of the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, the Primordial energy from the 108 meridians in his body surged, creating a powerful force. Even without the enhancement of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant's physique, the power he displayed now exceeded his peak before his breakthrough.
"Boom!"
With just a simple strike, the coordinated attack from the three advanced Aperture Tempering realm opponents was broken. This was the sheer dominance of cultivation level.
The three opponents crashed into the ground, leaving three massive craters. However, they quickly got up, remaining vigilant as they watched Chen Fei, prepared to prevent him from charging in for a follow-up attack.
As Chen Fei observed the reactions of the three opponents, his gaze subtly shifted. Based on what he knew, the opponents here were recreated from the information left behind by the challengers who came before. In other words, the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings had extracted the combat data of those previous challengers and used their own power to recreate them.
With the power of a spiritual treasure controlling the cultivation levels of those in the Aperture Tempering realm, it was effortless to deeply replicate the fighting styles of the past challengers. Therefore, the three opponents felt just like real individuals to Chen Fei, with no discernible differences.
After pausing for a moment in the distance and seeing that Chen Fei had not moved, the three opponents rushed at him once again. This time, they didn't split up but charged at him together.
It was evident that they knew splitting up and surrounding Chen Fei was ineffective. Instead, they opted for a direct frontal assault, even adopting a life-or-death attitude to strive for their last chance at victory.
A slight smile appeared on Chen Fei's face as he felt something, although it wasn't enough to make him excited. However, there was at least some progress.
Hundreds of miles away, on Primordial Water Island.
Primordial Water Island was where the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion, the two sects, were currently located. The island was named by taking one character from each of the sects' names.
Ji Ruiqing, the Sect Master of the Sunken Water Pavilion, and Qu Qingsheng, the head of the Primordial Sword Sect, stood together, observing the individuals who were bound before them.
"In recent days, there have been more people attempting to explore the island. It seems that some factions may be showing interest in us," Wu Guangyin said in a deep voice.
"It's been over half a year since we settled here, so it's only natural that they would want to test us," Ji Ruiqing replied quietly.
In the world of ordinary people, survival of the fittest was a harsh reality, and the world of martial practitioners was no different, if not even more direct. To progress, martial practitioners needed to compete for various resources.
Primordial Water Island was located in a remote area with few valuable resources nearby, but that didn't deter others from being curious about the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion. If they perceived weakness, they wouldn't hesitate to come and take a piece of the pie to satisfy their needs.
"Continue to strengthen our vigilance. Anyone who crosses the line must be captured," Qu Qingsheng said sternly.
In the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings.
Chen Fei swept his sword horizontally, and the Qianyuan Sword's blade cut through the bodies of the three opponents. The three opponents burst into countless points of light, disappearing from view.
The entire training arena trembled slightly, and five figures appeared in front of Chen Fei..
Chapter 440: Attention
The aura of the five figures remained in the advanced Aperture Tempering realm. However, compared to the three individuals just now, their auras had risen significantly, and the number of opened acupoints was estimated to be around a hundred.
Having a hundred acupoints was already considered outstanding in the advanced Aperture Tempering realm. Those cultivation techniques that could open a hundred acupoints were considered top-notch.
The five figures moved swiftly, this time not dispersing but charging directly towards Chen Fei.
The Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, although not a living being, possessed its own wisdom. It could automatically adjust the fighting style of the defender based on the challenger's combat methods.
The auras of the five individuals were interconnected, forming a formation beneath their feet, linking their strengths together.
This formation couldn't directly stack their strengths; otherwise, even in a head-on clash, pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm experts might be sent flying by a single sword strike.
However, while it couldn't enhance their maximum strength, when they were attacked, it allowed them to distribute the damage among each other. This formation couldn't raise the limit of their strength, but it indirectly lowered the opponent's power.
♦Crash!*
The Qianyuan Sword swung out, clashing with one of the individuals' sword blades. In a muffled collision, the person's body trembled and involuntarily took a few steps back, but that was all.
No severe injuries, not even spitting blood. A mere step back had dispersed the tremendous force behind the Qianyuan Sword, spreading it across the ground and the bodies of the other four individuals.
*Swooshl*
Four sword blades sliced through the air, targeting the vital points of Chen Fei's body without distinction. Although the individuals' auras had slightly dropped due to sharing the damage, it didn't affect the rhythm of their attacks. Compared to the advanced Aperture Tempering realm, the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm was much stronger due to the connection of a hundred and eight acupoints. However, in terms of defense, it hadn't reached an exaggerated level.
If struck by such four simultaneous attacks, it was entirely impossible for a pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm expert to completely withstand the assault.
At best, one would suffer severe injuries, and at worst, it could result in instant death.
♦Boom!*
A loud explosion rang out, and before the four sword blades could get within a foot of Chen Fei's body, they were intercepted by a black barrier that hung in mid-air. In the next moment, a sword formation enveloped all five individuals.
The Primordial Sword Formation!
The once Zhongyuan Sword Formation had undergone an upgrade, becoming the most powerful sword formation of the Primordial Sword Sect. The sword pearls had also disappeared, and within the Primordial Sword Formation, countless sword threads traversed, restraining all five individuals.
Chen Fei hadn't even utilized the immense strength bestowed by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant at this moment. He was simply displaying the power of the Primordial Sword Scripture.
Chen Fei wanted to see what kind of power the Primordial Sword Scripture, the technique that had caused the founder of the Primordial Sword Sect to split it into seven separate inheritances due to concerns about the difficulty of its cultivation, possessed after reaching perfection.
In other places, finding a suitable opponent would likely require a bit of special fate However, now, within the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, opponents were readily available, and they could adjust their combat styles at any time based on Chen Fei's fighting style.
Opportunities like this were rare, and Chen Fei naturally wanted to comprehensively confirm the level of his various techniques now. He had a vague assessment of his abilities, but true combat was the ultimate test of correctness.
Inside the Primordial Sword Formation, the sword energy roared, and the power of each sword thread seemed to be capable of slicing through the void. Despite being five Aperture Tempering realm experts in the later stage, each of whom had opened around a hundred acupoints, they were currently confined within a certain range and unable to break free.
Moreover, because the Primordial Sword Formation suppressed the natural energy of the world and isolated other forces, the formation under their feet gradually dissipated after holding on for a moment.
Injuries started to appear on the bodies of the five individuals, but the power of the sword formation also began to waver.
Ultimately, even at the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, they were still within the realm of Aperture Tempering realm. The ability to trap five advanced Aperture Tempering realm experts with a single person's power in a short period of time was already impressive.
Furthermore, combat wasn't just about suppression and brute force. With the current situation, transforming it into a winning position was actually a straightforward task.
Chen Fei's figure flickered, and he appeared in front of one of the individuals, thrusting his sword forward. In an instant, the power of the sword formation concentrated on the Qianyuan Sword.
The next moment, the Qianyuan Sword pierced through the person in front of him. Although the opponent attempted to resist, there was hardly any room to maneuver within the formation.
While the other four intended to take advantage of this opportunity to break the sword formation, they still lacked that tiny bit of strength, and that slight difference led to a completely different outcome.
The Qianyuan Sword in Chen Fei's hand trembled slightly as the person in front of him burst into countless specks of light. Chen Fei's figure flickered, and he appeared in front of another person.
just moments ago, all five of them couldn't contend with the Primordial Sword Formation. Now, with only four individuals left within the formation, the outcome was evident.
Chen Fei continued this one-by-one, and in the blink of an eye, he had turned the remaining four individuals into points of light, disappearing from the martial arts arena.
The martial arts arena, which had been filled with the roaring of sword energy just moments ago, suddenly fell silent. A stream of Elemental Energy appeared in the air in front of Chen Fei, enveloping him, and at the same time, a message appeared in Chen Fei's mind.
"Rest for an hour, or leave?1'
Chen Fei's expression twitched slightly. This treasure was quite intriguing, as it even had a mid-match rest period. The stream of Elemental Energy was meant to replenish depleted elemental energy.
In the eyes of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, it seemed that five advanced Aperture Tempering realm experts were roughly equivalent in strength to a pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm expert.
To defeat the five individuals, one's cultivation technique had to be reasonably powerful, and the combat insight of the challenger had to be high enough. Otherwise, the previous match might have turned into a stalemate, and determining the winner or loser would have been quite challenging.
Chen Fei absorbed the Elemental Energy for a moment and then stopped because his Elemental Energy had fully recovered.
The previous battle hadn't consumed much of Chen Fei's energy. He had merely tested the power of the Primordial Sword Scripture.
He hadn't used any of his other techniques.
According to Chen Fei's estimation, after mastering the Primordial Sword Scripture, he would indeed be stronger than an ordinary pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm expert. Plus, the benefits it provided for breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm made it a worthy cultivation path despite its difficulty.
Of course, the prerequisite was having sufficient talent. Otherwise, if one's talent was even slightly lacking, it might not be possible to reach the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm even after a lifetime of practice.
Chen Fei waved his hand casually, dispersing the surrounding natural Elemental Energy and chose to continue with the challenge.
Chen Fei had a rough understanding of the power possessed by the Primordial Sword Scripture. What would come next was a test of how far Chen Fei could go on this ranking list with all his power unleashed.
The number of spirits absorbed by the treasure determined the position Chen Fei could reach on this ranking list. For this straightforward benefit alone, Chen Fei had to take this seriously; otherwise, he would be the one losing out.
The martial arts arena trembled slightly, and a figure appeared in front of Chen Fei. It was a complete circle, with a firm aura, indicating a pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm. From this moment on, Chen Fei's opponent was someone of the same level.
Outside the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking.
The sky had darkened even more at this moment, with moonlight obscured by thin clouds. However, outside the Haiyan City, the atmosphere was still lively.
The Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking would leave Haiyan City in two days, and it was uncertain when it would return. Many people who were relatively far from Haiyan City had finally arrived after receiving the news, joining the challenge. Those in the Body Tempering realm made up the majority of challengers since it only cost five low-grade elemental stones. Compared to the fifty elemental stones required for those in the Aperture Tempering realm, this cost was considered quite affordable. While many martial artists in the Body Tempering realm weren't wealthy, they could still scrape together the required amount.
Besides the Body Tempering realm participants, there were fewer challengers in the Aperture Tempering realm, but in terms of absolute numbers, they were still significant.
The three-starred beast beneath the ranking stone was no longer as enthusiastic about consuming elemental stones. Occasionally, a few elemental stones would fall from its mouth, and it paid little attention to them.
From this behavior, it was evident that this three-starred beast had consumed quite a number of elemental stones recently, which had made it appear this sluggish.
"Someone has passed the second stage and is starting the third stage! Suddenly, someone pointed ahead and shouted.
"It's the Big Ranking, a master of the Aperture Tempering realm." A halo lit up on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, and within the halo, a faint figure could be seen.
"It's the person from earlier."
The figure within the halo emitted a subtle aura, and it was quickly identified as the same individual who had entered not long ago, Chen Fei.
After all, those in the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm were the center of attention wherever they went. On the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, among the top thirty names, only a few were from different realms, while the majority were experts in the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm.
From this, it could be seen that those in the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm had the best chance of breaking into the top thirty. Below the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, unless someone possessed extraordinary talent, they were often just accompanying runners.
However, in recent days, many pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm experts had come to the vicinity of Haiyan City, but none had entered the top thirty. Most of them had fallen short earlier in their attempts, which was regrettable. "To pass the third stage is the qualification to challenge the top thirty geniuses."
"That person from earlier seemed a bit unfamiliar; I haven't heard of his name." Someone whispered.
There were many pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm experts in the vicinity of Haiyan City, so not every one of them was well-known. However, those in the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm were the strongest under the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, so they did have some reputation. "The Precious Tempering Pavilion is opening up over there. Want to go and place a bet?"
"Let's go. The person from earlier probably just recently broke through to the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm. His strength might not be fully developed yet, and it's hard to say if he can pass the third stage. We can place a bet."
"That's a reasonable point, but we can also take a gamble, betting that he can make it to the fourth stage. Maybe there will be a surprise." "No, no. There aren't that many places to take risks. Let's play it safe.
As Chen Fei entered the third stage of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, the attention of the onlookers immediately shifted entirely to him. Yan Zesong stood not far away, observing the aura of Chen Fei on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, and his brow furrowed slightly..
Chapter 441: Unable to Withstand a Single Blow
A few days ago, Yan Zesong had already made it onto the rankings, but unfortunately, he stopped at the third stage. Yan Zesong didn't exactly lose, but he didn't ultimately win either, considering it a draw.
The Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, this spiritual treasure, is incredibly sensitive. The individuals chosen to challenge the rankings are almost tailor-made to counter your martial arts characteristics. To a certain extent, they've been restrained.
In the vast world of martial arts, every martial art has its strengths and weaknesses. This spiritual treasure has been challenged by countless experts over the years, and the amount of information it holds is truly astonishing.
In other places, it might be challenging to find someone perfectly suited to counter your martial arts, but within the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, it's quite simple.
Therefore, despite Yan Zesong's strength, he still struggled to pass the third stage under these circumstances, and thus, his chances of entering the top thirty for a real challenge were slim.
After his recent failure, Yan Zesong returned to the Enlightenment Tower, where he pondered for days, utilizing the tower's power, and finally came up with a countermeasure.
And so, today, Yan Zesong came here again, hoping to re-enter the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking and challenge it once more.
However, Yan Zesong didn't expect that as soon as he arrived, he sensed the aura emanating from Chen Fei on the mountaintop.
For Yan Zesong, Chen Fei had left a deep impression. After all, this was the first time in many years that Yan Zesong had seen someone in the advanced Aperture Tempering realm practice safely on the eighth floor of the Enlightenment Tower.
The impact of that scene was too strong, and it had only been a few days since then; naturally, Yan Zesong found it hard to forget.
But in just a few days of not seeing each other, Yan Zesong hadn't expected that when he encountered Chen Fei again, Chen Fei had already broken through to the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm.
In just a few days, he had gone from the advanced Aperture Tempering realm to the pinnacle, completing the connection of all 108 meridians. This indicated that Chen Fei's foundation was extremely profound, allowing him to achieve such a feat in one fell swoop.
Yan Zesong's gaze fluctuated, and he wasn't in a hurry to enter the rankings. He wanted to see how far Chen Fei, the person who had surprised him immensely a few days ago, could go after breaking through to the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm.
Would he directly pass the third stage and enter the fourth stage, facing the top thirty talents on the ranking?
Yan Zesong's lips curled slightly, or perhaps, what he would see later is that Chen Fei, after breaking through to the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, would emerge from the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking severely injured. This was also a possibility.
Challenging the ranking was dangerous; all the injuries inside the spiritual treasure were real and not illusory.
Being seriously injured inside meant real, life-threatening injuries, and in some cases, if luck was particularly bad, being struck in a vital area could lead to instant death.
Over the years, many people had died inside the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, and those who were seriously injured were even more numerous.
The only difference from those who fought to the death was probably that during the process of challenging the ranking, if one wanted to concede, they could do so immediately, and then everything would stop.
Inside the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking,
At this moment, Chen Fei was still unaware of the minor commotion outside. However, even if he had known, he wouldn't have paid too much attention. Right now, Chen Fei's focus was entirely on the figure in front of him.
Compared to the figures from earlier, the person standing before Chen Fei now was a female martial artist.
Among martial artists, the proportion of females wasn't low. In places like the Sunken Water Pavilion, where the entire sect consisted of females, it wasn't uncommon among the various forces in the Endless Sea.
Her face was cold, but her eyes weren't dull; instead, they were full of vitality.
Chen Fei couldn't recognize the person in front of him, as the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking had collected information on so many martial artists. It was possible that this person could be someone from decades ago.
"Xia Xiangyi, please!" Xia Xiangyi extended her hand in a polite gesture towards Chen Fei, her demeanor composed and lifelike.
"Chen Fei, please!" Chen Fei responded in kind.
"Boom!"
Xia Xiangyi's right foot stepped back, and in an instant, she was in front of Chen Fei. The massive curved blade in her hand, like a towering mountain, pressed down on Chen Fei.
Simple and direct, Xia Xiangyi's strike didn't carry the slightest hint of variation; it targeted Chen Fei's centerline.
But even in its simplicity, this strike contained an imposing force that was akin to an earth-shattering event.
Chen Fei's eyes lit up slightly. This was the first time he faced someone in the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm. Compared to the strength he had gathered from the five advanced Aperture Tempering realm opponents in his previous battles, the pressure brought by a true pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm was completely different.
Moreover, it seemed that the fighting style in Chen Fei's previous two matches had led the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking to select an opponent who relied entirely on overpowering others.
A faint smile appeared on Chen Fei's lips. He didn't dodge or retreat. Instead, he lifted the Qianyuan Sword in his hand directly to counter Xia Xiangyi's curved blade.
"Boom!"
A violent sound echoed through the martial arena. A fluctuation of Elemental Energy, centered at the point where their weapons met, radiated in all directions. The ground of the entire martial arena seemed as if it had been plowed, with fine cracks appearing.
Chen Fei's hair fluttered backward, his posture remained unchanged, his feet didn't move a bit, and even his arms showed no tremors.
A bloodstain appeared on Xia Xiangyi's cheek, and not only on her face, but her arm that held the blade was also covered in wounds.
Purely in terms of strength, Xia Xiangyi's martial arts were stronger than the Primordial Sword Scripture that Chen Fei practiced. Even though the Primordial Sword Scripture included techniques like the Giant Spirit Sword and the Zhongyuan Sword, which enhanced strength.
However, compared to Xia Xiangyi's pure brute force, it fell slightly short.
But where the Primordial Sword Scripture might fall short in raw strength, it made up for it in terms of destructive power. Xia Xiangyi's injuries on her cheek and arm were evidence of that.
If Chen Fei had only practiced the Primordial Sword Scripture, at this moment, he would have had to retreat several steps to release the overwhelming strength attached to his body.
This step backward would have given Xia Xiangyi a greater opportunity to attack. Xia Xiangyi's martial arts weren't afraid of injuries; in fact, the more injured she got, the stronger the power surged within her body.
As long as Xia Xiangyi gained the upper hand, she could gradually turn that advantage into a winning position, ultimately securing her victory.
But Chen Fei had practiced too many different martial arts.
During this clash, Chen Fei didn't retreat even a bit. The force emanating from Xia Xiangyi's curved blade was effortlessly blocked by the Suppresing Dragon Elephant within Chen Fei's body.
"Crack! Crack! Crack!"
Xia Xiangyi wielded her curved blade with both hands, continuously trying to push against Chen Fei. The two weapons produced a piercing friction sound, but no matter how hard Xia Xiangyi tried, she couldn't budge Chen Fei an inch.
A smile appeared on Chen Fei's face. He straightened his back slightly, and in the next moment, a majestic force surged within his body.
"Roar!"
Like a dragon and an elephant, a roar resembling that of an ancient giant beast echoed from Chen Fei's body. Chen Fei lifted his arm upward, and Xia Xiangyi's body involuntarily rose into the air.
"Boom!"
A sudden explosion resounded as Xia Xiangyi's body couldn't withstand this terrifying force any longer. She was sent flying backward.
If Xia Xiangyi were a real person right now, her mind might struggle to grasp the situation. After all, Xia Xiangyi's martial arts had always been about suppressing others, yet here she was, sent flying by a single sword strike.
Chen Fei's figure flickered as he caught up with Xia Xiangyi's airborne form, and the Qianyuan Sword thrust forward.
The power of the Primordial Sword Scripture was completely bound to the blade. Forces like gravity, sharpness, thunder, and many others melded together, presenting themselves as pure darkness, like an abyss.
Such power, condensed entirely on the blade, required the full concentration of even a pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm to wield effectively.
But in Chen Fei's hands, the Qianyuan Sword moved as easily as a stroll in the park. The terrifying strength bestowed by the Suppresing Dragon Elephant allowed him to effortlessly control this kind of power.
"Boom!"
Once again, a tremendous force swept through the surroundings, causing the entire martial arena to tremble slightly. Xia Xiangyi's still unsteady feet were once again sent flying by this strike.
Chen Fei took another step forward, leaving no chance for Xia Xiangyi to recover. He swung his sword down.
The Qianyuan Sword's blade sliced through the air, producing a deafening and horrifying sound like an explosion.
Xia Xiangyi, unable to adjust in time, could only defend herself with her curved blade.
"Crack!"
The sound of bones shattering echoed as Xia Xiangyi knelt on the ground with one foot. Her curved blade pressed against her shoulder, and the sound of her bones breaking came from there.
Xia Xiangyi raised her head to look at Chen Fei. Veins bulged on her forehead, and the elemental energy in her body boiled as she tried to push the Qianyuan Sword off her curved blade.
But no matter how hard Xia Xiangyi struggled, the Qianyuan Sword, like a mountain, firmly pressed down on her curved blade, rendering her immobile.
Chen Fei smiled faintly as the Qianyuan Sword, still in contact with the curved blade, passed over Xia Xiangyi's neck.
In the midst of her attempt to resist and struggle, Xia Xiangyi couldn't make any movements. Her once-prized strength seemed feeble and insignificant before Chen Fei.
Xia Xiangyi's body burst into points of light and disappeared. The martial arena trembled, and a new surge of elemental energy enveloped Chen Fei, along with new information in his mind.
The next challenge could begin: to take on the 30th position on this edition of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking!
A successful challenge would earn Chen Fei a direct entry into the ranking, with access to both the spiritual treasure's blessing and the Haiyue Token.
Outside the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking,
As Chen Fei's sword passed through Xia Xiangyi's neck, the halo representing Chen Fei's figure instantly enlarged, and his figure ascended one level towards the mountaintop.
People outside the Haiyan City, upon witnessing this scene, erupted in excited exclamations.
Over the past few days, there had been people who reached the fourth stage, but what surprised everyone was the speed at which Chen Fei was progressing through the challenges.
While others took a considerable amount of time to contend with opponents of the same level in the third stage, Chen Fei stood out as the fastest among those who had recently passed the third stage.
The speed at which he progressed left people astonished. It seemed like he hadn't even exchanged a few blows, and he had already won?
Around the Precious Tempering Pavilion, there were cries of anguish. Many had placed their bets not long ago, only to witness Chen Fei's swift victory. They felt they had made a big mistake.
Only a few individuals were smiling; they had bet correctly.
The Precious Tempering Pavilion remained indifferent to the surrounding commotion and opened another betting pool. They were curious to see if Chen Fei could continue to advance.
This time, even those who had bet on Chen Fei in the previous stage hesitated for a moment.
From afar, Yan Zesong watched the figure representing Chen Fei on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, his eyes filled with disbelief.
How did he manage to breeze through it so effortlessly?
Chapter 442: Impossible
Between a few moves, the outcome was determined directly?
The Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking was specially designed based on the performance of those who cleared the first two stages to set the guardians of the third stage. Because of this deliberate targeting, the difficulty of getting through was extremely high.
Those who could cultivate to the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, which one of them wasn't a genius? But even so, many people still got stuck at the third stage and couldn't progress any further.
Yan Zesong himself was in such a situation, so when he saw Chen Fei's performance, Yan Zesong found it somewhat hard to accept.
Being deliberately targeted and still being able to get through so quickly, it was obvious that the strength exceeded many, and it could only be achieved by not caring about this kind of targeting.
For a moment, Yan Zesong appeared somewhat silent. His ambitious intention to conquer the third stage and challenge the top thirty rankings had diminished significantly.
When you work so hard to accomplish something, and others achieve it effortlessly, that feeling was something Yan Zesong had rarely experienced in all these years.
On the other hand, Yan Zesong's peers had this experience every time they faced him. Yan Zesong did not expect that today, he would actually experience this awful feeling himself.
Inside the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking.
Chen Fei was in the Vital Energy Team, his gaze slightly moved as he was currently reading the new rules for challenging the list.
"They really have the option to change appearance and aura."
Stepping into the fourth stage, with the opportunity to officially challenge the top thirty rankings, the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking can directly modify the aura and appearance for those attempting the list.
Some people have a strong background and don't mind their aura and appearance being exposed; they even welcome fame spreading far and wide. For such individuals, being famous has far more advantages than disadvantages.
However, there are those who clearly don't want to be constantly scrutinized by others. Of course, with their cultivation at the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, ordinary people wouldn't be able to scrutinize them anyway.
"Modify!"
Chen Fei didn't hesitate and directly altered the aura and appearance he had left in the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking.
Outside the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, everyone sensed the figure representing Chen Fei, and his aura underwent a change.
This change was extremely domineering, forcibly reversing the impression that everyone present had of Chen Fei's original aura.
The might of a spiritual treasure, even if it's just a spiritual treasure's offspring, was not something the people present could resist. Even those at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm would probably be affected.
Not to mention that everyone present was beneath the Combined Aperture Tempering realm.
At this moment, those present weren't surprised by this. Such modifications to one's aura happened frequently, and many people who enjoyed watching the excitement had their impressions changed several times in the past few days.
For the people present, the modifications made by the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking were only an attachment. The real impact of this aura modification was that if someone truly made it onto the list, others elsewhere looking at the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking would see the modified aura as well.
At this moment, among the top thirty on the list, approximately half of them had their auras modified. The rest either had strong backgrounds or, for personal reasons, retained their original auras.
In the practice of martial arts, some do it to change their fate, to give themselves a chance to control their own destiny. Others do it for fame, to become renowned across the world; it's their pursuit.
Inside the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking.
Chen Fei touched his face and found that his appearance had already changed slightly. Even if someone tried to copy Chen Fei's information after this spiritual treasure's modification, it would only show this false face.
It was necessary to conceal some of his information, that was for sure. With Chen Fei's current level of strength, the only ones who could pose a threat to him were those above the Combined Aperture Tempering realm.
But those above the Combined Aperture Tempering realm wouldn't bother with him if he didn't provoke them, just as Chen Fei wouldn't randomly target a Body Tempering realm warrior like the one he encountered now.
There was simply no need; they were not in the same league, and their chances of crossing paths were very rare. Chen Fei also didn't hold much interest in Body Tempering realm warriors, with their so-called stroke of luck.
Chen Fei's view of Body Tempering realm warriors was similar to how those above the Combined Aperture Tempering realm viewed those in the Aperture Tempering realm. The principle was the same.
Now, the only ones who might still be interested in Chen Fei were probably the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. After all, they knew that Chen Fei had not been practicing for long, and achieving the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm so quickly was almost a certainty.
But from what Chen Fei had learned, not to mention the Boundless Sea, even in the Thousand Feather Alliance alone, there were quite a few Aperture Tempering realm experts below the top thirty rankings.
Talent, in itself, is difficult to deduce using common logic; prodigies don't play by the rules.
Moreover, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect has already moved into the Thousand Feather Alliance along with the Yu family, distancing themselves from the Haiyan City.
The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect did this to prevent Shen Yansheng of the Divine Flame Sect from appearing. Being in a more central location within the Thousand Feather Alliance, it was undoubtedly much safer there. The Yu family's original territory and its surrounding resources had long been fully exploited.
With the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect as an ally now, it was only natural to act together. Both sides collaborated to occupy a place in the core area of the Thousand Feather Alliance.
So, people from the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect nowadays would most likely not know that Chen Fei had reached the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm because their activities were not in the same region.
Even if the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect did find out, it was difficult to say how likely it was for Tong Zhongqiu to take action.
Moreover, Chen Fei, in his current state, although unable to defeat someone in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, had the confidence to escape from the pursuit of an early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert.
As Chen Fei was touching his cheek, suddenly images of ten individuals appeared in front of him. They were ranked from thirtieth to twenty-first on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. Chen Fei could now challenge any one of them at will.
If Chen Fei succeeded in the challenge, he would directly make it onto the list and could continue to challenge any of the top ten positions.
With enough strength, he could reach the top position with just a few challenges.
Chen Fei's gaze swept over the challengers, and among them, three were in the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm, while two were in the mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm. These were truly talented individuals, but Chen Fei didn't intend to pick them.
If he were to engage in a real fight, there was a high probability that they would forcefully enhance their strength, raising it to the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei had little interest in such somewhat distorted battles.
Chen Fei's gaze settled on a martial artist wielding a long staff, ranked twenty-fourth on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking.
Chen Fei rarely encountered people who used staff-like weapons, and this ranking was suitable for him to assess the overall strength of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking.
"Hum!"
The entire martial arena trembled slightly, and elemental energy surged all around. Even a misty fog enveloped the area. After a moment, when all the dust settled, what met Chen Fei's eyes was no longer the martial arena but a grassy plain.
A gentle breeze blew, causing Chen Fei's hair to sway, and his green robe clung to his body.
Chen Fei looked around with great interest, never expecting that the environment would undergo such a significant change when entering the official challenge.
A figure slowly appeared in front of Chen Fei, holding a long staff. Their eyes were sharp, and a powerful aura emanated from them, shattering the surrounding grass with its pressure.
Compared to Xia Xiangyi from the third stage, the sense of threat this opponent gave Chen Fei had risen significantly.
In normal circumstances, all those at the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm should have relatively similar strength. After all, they have the same cultivation level, and their 108 apertures are all connected to form a whole.
In terms of cultivation methods, there shouldn't be much difference since they all follow the inheritance that allows them to achieve complete apertures.
However, despite starting from the same point, there were still significant differences in strength among them. Some individuals, after reaching the peak of their primary cultivation method, would continue to cultivate other secondary methods.
Their energy seemed boundless, or rather, their talent allowed them to see results in any cultivation method in an extremely short time.
Some people achieved the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm through relentless effort, reaching 108 connected apertures. Others, however, couldn't cultivate more apertures because they already had 108.
Outside the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking.
As Chen Fei selected his opponent, the aura representing him underwent a change, leaping several positions upward before finally coming to a stop. "Directly challenging the twenty-fourth position?" Everyone was momentarily stunned when they saw Chen Fei's position.
No matter how they looked at it, and no matter what their choice, the first opponent should have been the thirtieth-ranked. This sudden jump in rank was something they hadn't seen in all these days.
"I can't believe it; I just bet that he would make it onto the list!" Someone suddenly exclaimed in frustration.
After all, the odds for betting on Chen Fei making it onto the list, offered by the Precious Tempering Pavilion, were extremely high. Some adventurous individuals wanted to take a gamble, thinking, "What if he actually succeeds?" However, at this moment, watching Chen Fei directly challenge the twenty-fourth position, it didn't look like a challenge at all; it seemed more like he was playing around.
In Haiyan City, for so many days, not a single pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm expert had made it onto the list. It was evident how difficult it was to achieve this.
After all, the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking almost encompassed the top talents within the Thousand Feather Alliance and the surrounding areas. Only thirty could make it onto the list at a time, which clearly showed how extreme the competition was.
"Hahaha, when it comes to betting, it's all about small profits and quick turnover. Even if we bet on him losing, we'll still make some profit, albeit a small one."
"You're absolutely right; it's all about having some fun with a little gamble."
As Chen Fei's position changed, the atmosphere in the area became lively. The vast majority, if not all, didn't believe that Chen Fei could succeed.
Even though he had cleared the third stage quickly, the third stage was just a threshold to confirm one's qualification to challenge the top thirty. There was still a significant gap between that qualification and the actual top thirty rankings.
This Chen Fei seemed to be excessively confident.
Yan Zesong looked at the aura representing Chen Fei on the mountain peak, his brows slightly furrowed.
When Yan Zesong saw Chen Fei's choice, he couldn't help but feel that Chen Fei was setting himself up for failure. Even winning against the thirtieth-ranked opponent would be considered quite challenging, let alone this kind of leapfrog challenge.
However, as Yan Zesong thought about his recent encounters with Chen Fei and the shocks Chen Fei had given him each time, he started to feel less certain.
But soon, Yan Zesong shook his head. It was impossible.
In the distance, Mi Xian stared at the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, her eyes wide open in astonishment..
Chapter 443: Vicious Man
For the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking within Haiyan City, there was hardly anyone who wasn't curious, and Mi Xian was no exception. Having not received any guiding tasks for several days, Mi Xian would come here to join in the excitement while diligently practicing her breathing technique.
When Chen Fei challenged the list, Mi Xian had no knowledge of it because her position was extremely distant.
As an ordinary person, whether it was the spiritual treasures or the third-stage monster beast, the aura they unintentionally emitted was a tremendous mental pressure for ordinary people.
Thus, Mi Xian could only watch from afar until Chen Fei passed the third stage, and his aura resonated with the breathing technique in her sea of consciousness.
It was only at this moment that Mi Xian realized that the big brother who had taught her the technique a few days ago was also here to challenge the list today.
As a guide, Mi Xian would spontaneously gather various information, so she had gained a thorough understanding of the rules of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking in these past few days.
Therefore, Mi Xian instantly understood what Chen Fei was doing at this moment, directly challenging the twenty-fourth position on the list. It seemed crazy, but subconsciously, Mi Xian was full of confidence in Chen Fei.
Mi Xian's parents and her younger brother stood around, their expressions restrained. Only Mi Xian's younger brother gazed at the distant Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking with a hint of longing.
However, this longing gradually disappeared as he understood that with his martial talent, no matter how he trained or challenged the list, it would be futile.
Even gathering the required five low-grade elemental stones to challenge the list was a huge question for Mi Xian in this lifetime.
Mi Xian clenched her fists, silently cheering for Chen Fei.
Within the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking.
"Lu Zhongjing, please!" Lu Zhongjing looked at Chen Fei and respectfully extended his hand.
"Chen Fei, please!" Chen Fei also gestured with a hand.
As Chen Fei's words fell, Lu Zhongjing's figure swayed, disappearing from his original position, but he didn't reappear in front of Chen Fei. Instead, his entire presence vanished instantly.
"Huff, huff, huff!"
The wind on the grassland suddenly became swift, causing the surrounding grass to roll wildly. Lu Zhongjing's presence began to emerge, but it wasn't in one specific place; it seemed to be coming from all directions.
Chen Fei remained composed, looking around with a faint glint in his eyes.
For most people facing this situation, the safest approach would be passive defense, waiting for Lu Zhongjing to reveal himself.
But for Chen Fei, who possessed the Star Gazing Art, the true location of Lu Zhongjing was immediately apparent.
"Bang!"
Chen Fei's right foot stepped back, and he appeared to the left about a dozen steps away. The Qianyuan Sword trembled, its dark color covering the blade as it roared like a dragon and elephant. The sword's tip had already pierced forward.
"Boom!"
Within a radius of tens of meters, the grass was instantly reduced to dust. Lu Zhongjing's figure seemed to be forcibly smashed out of the void, and at this moment, he had completely lost control of his own body, involuntarily retreating backward.
Lu Zhongjing had been hiding in the shadows, pretending to be imposing while secretly building up power.
The Overbearing Heaven Rod, when unleashed, embodied immense strength. If there was an opportunity to accumulate power, its effectiveness could be enhanced further between techniques.
Unfortunately, Lu Zhongjing encountered Chen Fei, and before he could even begin to gather power, he was discovered. Chen Fei's attack was incredibly powerful, far beyond what one would expect from someone at the Aperture Tempering realm.
The renowned Overbearing Heaven Rod was immediately put at a disadvantage with a single strike.
Chen Fei's figure flashed, closely following Lu Zhongjing, and he thrust his sword again.
"Zhah!"
Suddenly, Lu Zhongjing let out a violent shout, and his entire body began to swell. His thick aura began to rise, causing the air around his body to tremble.
"Boom!"
The Qianyuan Sword clashed with the Overbearing Heaven Rod, creating a violent sound that sent dust flying in all directions. This time, Lu Zhongjing did not retreat; he withstood the tremendous force exerted by Chen Fei.
However, as a result of this clash, Lu Zhongjing's arms, which held the rod, had several bloody wounds. These injuries weren't caused by Chen Fei's sword force but rather the enormous force generated when the two weapons collided, making it difficult for Lu Zhongjing's body to withstand.
Lu Zhongjing's sudden burst of power had increased his strength and body resilience, but it still fell short in comparison to Chen Fei. Chen Fei managed to absorb and endure all the rebounding force without any discomfort, whether in his muscles, bones, or internal organs.
A faint smile appeared at the corner of Chen Fei's mouth. Indeed, Lu Zhongjing was very strong, much stronger than Xia Xiangyi.
If Xia Xiangyi were to face Lu Zhongjing, after a hundred moves, she would undoubtedly be severely injured. If she didn't seize the opportunity to escape, she might meet a fatal end.
However, for Chen Fei, Lu Zhongjing's strength was far from sufficient.
When martial artists engage in combat, especially those of the same level, victory is sometimes determined by a narrow margin. The higher that margin, the more definitive the life-or-death outcome. Chen Fei, however, was stronger than Lu Zhongjing by more than just a narrow margin.
"Boom, boom, boom!"
Five consecutive strikes, the Qianyuan Sword and the Overbearing Heaven Rod clashed without any elegance. The area within a hundred steps of where they stood was already covered in cracks, with not a blade of grass left intact.
Lu Zhongjing had been coughing up blood since catching the third strike, and by the time the fifth strike came, numerous wounds had appeared on the surface of his body. Simultaneously, he involuntarily took a step backward.
Chen Fei took a step forward with his left foot and thrust his sword again.
Lu Zhongjing made a strenuous effort to lift the Overbearing Heaven Rod in his hand, attempting to block Chen Fei's attack. However, the tremendous force contained in the previous strikes was now crushing Lu Zhongjing's body.
Lu Zhongjing was no longer able to control his body as easily as before. In battle, even a slight delay could become a significant vulnerability.
In the eyes of someone with Chen Fei's level of cultivation, such a vulnerability was enough to seal victory.
"Chi!"
The Qianyuan Sword's blade pierced directly through Lu Zhongjing's chest, and his body stiffened abruptly. In the next moment, countless sword elements burst out from Lu Zhongjing's body, and he disintegrated into dots of light, disappearing without a trace.
The 24th position on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking had been effortlessly claimed by Chen Fei.
"Buzz!"
The surrounding elemental energy seemed to suddenly become gentle, gathering around Chen Fei and allowing him to absorb it. Not only elemental energy, but a medicinal pill appeared in front of Chen Fei out of thin air.
A faint medicinal fragrance filled the air, and with just one whiff, Chen Fei felt his mind relax slightly.
This was a medicinal pill that helped with mental recovery. It didn't possess any breakthrough capabilities, but it was still a rare and precious elixir.
If given to other Aperture Tempering realm martial artists, consuming such a pill would directly boost their mental strength.
In the first three stages, each stage only provided a recovery of elemental energy. Once you truly reached the rankings, the difference in treatment became apparent.
Chen Fei reached out and took the pill but did not consume it. Instead, he stored it away.
The battle with Lu Zhongjing may have seemed intense, but in reality, both sides exchanged less than ten moves, and the fight had already ended. There was some depletion of elemental power, but the loss of mental strength was minimal.
Outside Haiyan City.
As Chen Fei defeated Lu Zhongjing and became the 24th ranked member of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, the entire mountain peak of the list trembled slightly.
Elemental energy surged from all directions, and there was even a faint echo of celestial music, as if congratulating the newcomer.
Seeing this scene, everyone outside Haiyan City was left stunned.
Just moments ago, not even a quarter of an hour had passed, and they were shaking their heads at Chen Fei's reckless decision to challenge the 24th position.
However, now Chen Fei had not only successfully challenged it but also secured the 24th position on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking.
The speed of this change was a challenge to their nerves.
Just a few days ago, no one from Haiyan City had made it onto the list, and today, they not only made it onto the list but also reached the 24th position. This sudden transformation was incredibly thrilling.
"Hahaha, he won, he won! Pay up, quick, pay up!" Someone suddenly burst into laughter and rushed to the front of the Precious Tempering Pavilion.
The people from the Precious Tempering Pavilion realized the truth just now. They didn't lose; in fact, they made a substantial profit because very few people had bet on Chen Fei making it onto the list.
The reality was so surreal; not only did Chen Fei make it onto the list, but he also secured such a high position.
As for those who had bet against him, they now exchanged puzzled glances, unsure of how to describe their feelings at this moment.
Yan Zesong kept his eyes fixed on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, watching Chen Fei's ranking, and involuntarily tightened his grip on the spirit sword in his hand.
Yan Zesong didn't know what he was feeling. It was a mixture of shock and bewilderment. Clutching the sword blade tightly seemed to be the only way to calm his emotions a bit.
Further away, Mi Xian stared at the mountain peak with wide eyes, unable to find words, her excitement rendering her speechless. Despite her confidence in Chen Fei, seeing the events unfold in front of her filled Mi Xian with unprecedented joy.
It was as if the person who successfully challenged the list had become her, in a sense.
Mi Xian's younger brother looked at his sister with some confusion. While it was indeed impressive that someone from Haiyan City had made it onto the list, he couldn't understand why his sister was so excited. After all, it was someone else's achievement.
Not only did the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking outside Haiyan City undergo changes, but similar changes occurred in the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings in other locations within the Thousand Feathers Alliance.
Chen Fei's name appeared directly as the 24th on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. However, following Chen Fei's request, the list only displayed his name and a rough likeness, with no additional information.
In other cities, people were surprised by the changes in the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. They had no idea who this person named Chen Fei was, and how he had suddenly reached such a high position.
With Chen Fei's inclusion on the list, the person who previously held the 30th position automatically dropped off.
In a cave mansion on a certain mountain peak, someone was sitting cross-legged, silently practicing their cultivation.
"Senior Brother, we have a problem! Someone has replaced your name on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking!" an anxious voice shouted loudly outside the cave mansion.
"Who replaced my name?" Rao Chengwan opened his eyes, and they gleamed with dazzling sword intent.
"Xing Pengbo!"
"Isn't Xing Pengbo ranked 29th?" Rao Chengwan was slightly surprised.
"Yes, he's now 30th. There's someone named Chen Fei who jumped directly to the 24th position. You've all dropped a rank."
Rao Chengwan fell into a moment of silence.. Where did this formidable individual come from? To immediately jump to this position upon entering the list!
Chapter 444: Resisting Evil
Translator. Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Rao Chengwan had just learned that he had dropped from the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. Initially, he thought about challenging it nearby to see what the other person was made of.
However, unexpectedly, the other person leaped directly to the twenty-fourth position on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, highlighting the noticeable gap between them.
Was Rao Chengwan, who was originally ranked thirtieth on the list, unwilling to continue climbing? Not really. It was more a matter of being unable to climb any higher. He had tried several times but failed, ultimately settling at this position.
Rao Chengwan reached into his pocket and retrieved a token – the Haiyue Token. However, at this moment, the Haiyue Token had lost all its spiritual power, turning into an ordinary piece of metal.
The Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking had revoked Rao Chengwan's qualification to enter the Haiyue Cave. If he wanted to enter the cave, he would have to either regain his spot on the list or obtain the Haiyue Token through other means.
"Senior Brother, what should we do now?" a reporting disciple asked in a
hushed tone.
"Let me think about it. You can go for now," Rao Chengwan replied.
With a casual flick of his hand, the Haiyue Token turned into fine iron dust and fell between his fingers.
After Chen Fei jumped to the twenty-fourth position on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, a halo representing him appeared on the mountaintops in various locations. From this moment onward, as long as Chen Fei remained on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking and continued to rise in rank, people from all over could immediately see it.
If someone had challenged the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking for fame, they had truly become famous within and outside the Thousand Feathers
Alliance at this moment.
At this moment, everyone near the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking had their eyes fixed on the halo representing Chen Fei. They wanted to see what this newly ranked individual would do next.
This edition of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking was actually nearing its conclusion because the Haiyue Cave, where the list was derived from, would officially open in a year, marking the end of its fifteen-year cycle. As a result, those who had the qualifications and abilities to make it onto the list had already challenged it in the past decade and a half.
in the earlier years, the list underwent the most drastic changes, but now, it had stabilized, with truly formidable individuals having firmly secured their positions.
Someone like Chen Fei, who had suddenly jumped to the twenty-fourth position, was a rare occurrence in recent years.
Therefore, Chen Fei's performance on the list was drawing the attention of not only those on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking but also everyone outside it. They all wanted to see what this somewhat mysterious pinnacle of Aperture Tempering realm expert would achieve in the end.
Would he remain in place or strive further to climb higher?
Meanwhile, various betting markets had sprung up in the cities where the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings were located. Faced with these betting markets, people were enthusiastic about placing their bets.
Outside of Haiyan City,
The Precious Tempering Pavilion had reopened its betting markets, offering a wide range of options, including staying in place or rising to specific rankings. There were a total of eleven different options.
Among them, the highest predicted rank for Chen Fei was the fourteenth position. However, this particular betting market garnered no attention; no one believed that Chen Fei could reach that rank.
The most popular bet in the market was whether Chen Fei would rise by two or three positions.
On the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, almost all the individuals listed were among the most powerful practitioners in the Thousand Feathers Alliance and its surrounding areas. There was a noticeable gap in strength between each ranking.
Once you moved a few positions higher, the disparity became extremely pronounced.
Over the years, many of them had not made it onto the list, but they had been exposed to a wealth of information about the list. They could offer a multitude of insights into the various situations on the list.
Those who managed to break into the top twenty were typically the prodigies of various major factions, with very few from smaller factions making it onto the list. It wasn't impossible, but it was indeed exceedingly rare.
Talented prodigies had long sought opportunities to join major factions because it was only there that their talents could be fully realized.
Although Haiyan City was the largest city in the vicinity, many small factions were stationed in the surrounding areas. The Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking would only come to Haiyan City every few years. Sometimes, the frequency of its appearances could reveal a lot of information.
Apart from the fourteenth-ranked option where no one placed bets, there were a few sparse bets that began at the twentieth position. As time passed, the people outside of Haiyan City grew quiet, all of them watching the changes on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. What intrigued them the most now was which rank Chen Fei would ultimately choose to challenge.
As time ticked away, suddenly, the halo representing Chen Fei leaped up several layers.
"The fourteenth rank, he's challenging the fourteenth rank!" someone exclaimed loudly.
Everyone's eyes widened slightly. On his first attempt, he had jumped six positions, challenging the twenty-fourth rank. Now, at the twenty-fourth position, he leaped ten places directly, going all out to challenge the fourteenth rank!
Yan Zesong's expression was somewhat stiff because he didn't know how to react. Was the gap between individuals really this vast? He hadn't even passed the third level, and now Chen Fei was about to challenge the prodigy ranked fourteenth.
Yan Zesong was well aware that within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there were many Aperture Tempering realm experts far stronger than himself, but they felt somewhat distant. Because of the distance, he didn't feel their strength deeply. In the surroundings of Haiyan City, there were no major factions, so there were naturally no prodigies of that caliber.
However, at this moment, this person he had some acquaintance with suddenly revealed that he might be one of those exceptional individuals. The feeling was just too intense.
Within the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking,
As Chen Fei selected his opponent, the verdant grassland around him began to tremble slightly. In the next moment, the grassland disappeared, replaced by a towering cliff at Chen Fei's feet.
It was much smaller than the previous dueling arena, no wider than a few dozen steps, and strong winds howled up from below the cliff.
A figure appeared in front of Chen Fei. It was a veiled woman with only her eyes visible, and her eyes exuded a sense of deathly silence.
An eerie aura enveloped the woman, and in a surreal moment, you might not even consider her a human but rather something closer to the realm of the uncanny.
"Sheng Lanping, please," her cold voice echoed from Sheng Lanpmg's lips.
"Chen Fei, please," Chen Fei replied with a courteous gesture.
"Crackle, crackle, crackle!"
As soon as the words were spoken, countless icy tendrils extended from beneath Sheng Lanping's feet. In just a moment, the cliff, no larger than a hundred steps in diameter around Chen Fei, was shrouded in a chilling atmosphere.
The wind seemed to grow more fierce, and even the sky began to produce snowflakes.
A snowflake gently landed on Chen Fei's hair, transforming into a droplet that moistened his locks.
"Roar!"
A piercing, eerie howl suddenly appeared behind Chen Fei. The grating sound seemed as though it would pierce eardrums and turn your mind into a quagmire.
"Roar, roar, roar!"
Chen Fei hadn't even turned around yet, and several more roars surrounded his body. These sharp roars overlapped, each one growing more powerful than the last.
In a surreal moment, it felt like the entire universe was filled with these sounds, and as these roars continued, they gradually faded away. They went from being within the range of what human ears could endure to a higher frequency. They vibrated through not just your eardrums but your entire body, from your muscles and bones to your internal organs.
In the blink of an eye, everything happened, and the icy ground had long turned into shards of ice. However, these ice shards didn't dissipate; instead, they surged toward Chen Fei like sharp blades.
"Hiss!"
Chen Fei's figure suddenly appeared in front of Sheng Lanping. The ice shards blocking his path were forcefully crushed into powder as he swung the Qianyuan Sword, aiming a strike at Sheng Lanping.
These sudden eerie roars were something an ordinary Aperture Tempering realm practitioner might immediately fall victim to due to their abruptness. Underestimating them could lead to instant danger.
For those in the later stages of the Aperture Tempering realm, they might be turned into bloody mist and cease to exist on the spot. Even for those in the later stages, at most, they could withstand a few more attacks, but the outcome wouldn't differ significantly.
Even for a pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm expert, injuries would be sustained. This cliff was too small, and attacks from all directions were so bizarre that there was no place to hide. One had to bear them head-on.
However, Chen Fei remained calm at this moment, unaffected in both his mental and physical state by any of these attacks.
His mental state, in particular, was fortified with the Thousand Threads Technique and the Spirit Suppression of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique. Attacks like these would need to increase their intensity several times over to even begin to unsettle Chen Fei.
"Boom!"
Under the Qianyuan Sword, Sheng Lanping's body exploded into a flurry of ice powder, causing the entire cliff to tremble slightly, with numerous cracks spreading.
Chen Fei turned his head to look at several Snow Evils behind him. Just a moment ago, Sheng Lanping had swiftly transferred her true form onto these Snow Evils, narrowly evading Chen Fei's strike.
The Snow Evils had no trace of living aura, only an endless chill. At a glance, it was impossible to discern which Snow Evil Sheng Lanping had hidden herself within.
Or rather, even if Chen Fei discovered Sheng Lanping's true form, she could freely switch positions among these Snow Evils. The Snow Evils were inexhaustible, and Sheng Lanping's true form wouldn't be harmed in the slightest.
Furthermore, if any of these Snow Evils were dispersed, a new one would immediately take its place, ensuring that there were always eight Snow Evils. "What an impressive technique!" Chen Fei sincerely exclaimed.
This method of manipulating the bizarre was strikingly similar to the Resisting Evil lineage followed by individuals like Si Yuanhai. However, compared to them, Sheng Lanping's strength was many times greater and much more formidable.
The roaring from the Snow Evils' mouths continued unabated. Although it currently had no effect on Chen Fei, it raised a question: with no defense, could it ever be broken? Even water could wear away stone.
Chen Fei's figure flickered and appeared in front of one of the Snow Evils. The Qianyuan Sword swept across.
The Snow Evil was shrouded in a heavy Yin aura, its hands reaching for Chen Fei while two more arms sprouted from under its armpits, joining in the attack on the Qianyuan Sword.
Meanwhile, the other three Snow Evils appeared behind Chen Fei, targeting the vital points of his body. Although their power was not on par with the Snow Evil in front of Chen Fei, they had reached the level of the later stages of the Aperture Tempering realm.
This was equivalent to one pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm Snow Evil working in tandem with seven Snow Evils at the later stages. As long as they were not instantly wiped out, the Snow Evils' attacks would be ceaseless..
Chapter 445: Supreme Grade Spiritual Sword
Either possess an overwhelmingly crushing power and wipe out the eight Snow Evils, or engage in mutual attrition to see who lasts in the end.
"Boom!"
The Qianyuan Sword drew a sword aura, and in an instant, the three Snow Evils in the advanced Aperture Tempering realm behind Chen Fei were reduced to ashes. The Snow Evil in front of Chen Fei took a few steps back, with all four of its arms shattered.
Among the four other Snow Evils that had remained motionless in the distance, three continued to rush towards Chen Fei, while one stayed in the distance as the last seed.
At the same time, in other locations on the cliff, the cold wind swirled, and three Snow Evils quickly took shape. Judging from the trend, they would probably fully recover in just a few breaths.
Chen Fei remained indifferent to the approaching Snow Evils from behind. He took a step forward, and the Qianyuan Sword continued to sweep towards the Snow Evil in front of him.
Sheng Lanping's true form resided in this Snow Evil. Otherwise, this Snow Evil would not have the strength of the Aperture Tempering realm peak.
The Snow Evil possessed by Sheng Lanping had only half of its four arms restored at this moment. When it saw Chen Fei charging at it, it didn't retreat but instead advanced directly towards him.
In Sheng Lanping's hands, the Snow Evil was expendable. In a confrontation, she would never be timid. At most, she would fight the Snow Evil to the death and then transfer her true form to another Snow Evil.
"Boom!"
Amidst the explosion, the four unrecovered arms not only dissipated instantly, but also most of the arms connected to those arms vanished, as the terrifying power crushed mercilessly through the Snow Evil's body.
"Hehehe!"
A low, eerie laughter emanated from the mouth of the Snow Evil before him, sounding mocking and resentful, causing unease in the hearts of those who heard it.
The aura of the Snow Evil before him suddenly plummeted, and Sheng Lanping's true form rushed towards the other Snow Evils.
Godslayer!
Chen Fei's eyes suddenly burst with dazzling light. Under the Star Gazing Art, he accurately pinpointed the location of Sheng Lanping's aura and unleashed several consecutive Godslayer Swords, striking at her aura.
"Buzz!"
The aura, which had already fallen, suddenly surged again. Sheng Lanping's true form was forcibly thrown back onto this Snow Evil by Chen Fei.
True form wandering freely, impossible to capture?
For other Pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, they might not be able to capture Sheng Lanping's aura, but Chen Fei possessed the Star Gazing Art, leaving no secrets about Sheng Lanping's true form.
In this situation, the Godslayer Sword directly intercepted Sheng Lanping's spiritual consciousness. Trying to let her true form wander freely was impossible in front of Chen Fei.
For the first time, Sheng Lanping's true form had escaped due to the element of surprise, but using the same move multiple times would easily reveal vulnerabilities.
The Qianyuan Sword emitted a black light, and a sword thrust towards Sheng Lanping's true form.
The Snow Evils began to scream frantically, and not only did Sheng Lanping's true form shatter, but the other seven Snow Evils also roared and exploded into powder.
At this moment, the shrieking reached an unprecedented level, and in Chen Fei's sea of consciousness, the barrier formed by the Thousand Threads Technique shattered instantly.
These screams were like thorns, piercing Chen Fei's spiritual consciousness. But in the next moment, these thorns were shattered as if they had collided with steel plates.
Sheng Lanping suddenly let out a muffled groan, and the piercing screams on the cliff came to an abrupt halt.
Chen Fei remained expressionless as the Qianyuan Sword pierced through Sheng Lanping's true form's head. In the next moment, the Snow Evils exploded into countless specks of light.
The cliff, which was once howling with the fierce wind, gradually calmed down. Chen Fei shook the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, causing the remaining snowflakes on the blade to scatter.
A battle that could have turned into a protracted struggle had been crushed by Chen Fei.
Compared to the previous twenty-four cultivators led by Lu Zhongjing, Sheng Lanping's strength was indeed superior. If Lu Zhongjing had faced Sheng Lanping, all he could do was face the siege of several Snow Evils. No matter how hard he tried, he would be helpless against Sheng Lanping's true form. Within dozens of moves, he would be injured and killed, likely within a hundred moves or so.
Outside Haiyan City,
On the peak representing Chen Fei on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, the halo suddenly radiated brightly, as if it wanted to pierce through the dark night.
Just moments ago, there was still some commotion in the surroundings, but upon witnessing the changes on the peak, the scene fell silent.
The changes in the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking made it very clear to everyone that Chen Fei had once again successfully challenged the ranking. He had jumped from the twenty-fourth position to the fourteenth position.
A single battle, a leap of ten ranks!
Such madness, even in a place like Haiyan City, witnessing something like this was astonishing.
Not only outside Haiyan City, but at this moment, in all the places where the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking was displayed, everyone looked at the changes on the list with incredulous expressions.
Compared to Haiyan City, people in some larger cities had actually seen such rapid ascents on the ranking before. However, this kind of behavior usually only occurred in the first few years after the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking was established.
As time went on, the ranking list became more or less fixed, with occasional changes in the thirtieth position at most.
It was rare to see the ranking list change so dramatically, especially when the opening of the Haiyue Cave was approaching.
Rao Chengwan was sitting cross-legged on the ground, but even after practicing his techniques several times, he couldn't calm his state of mind. After all, he had just been kicked off the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking by someone, and it would take some time to regain his composure.
"Senior Brother, Senior Brother…" The person who had come to report the situation just appeared outside Rao Chengwan's cave again.
"What is it now?" Rao Chengwan looked at the person with impatience in his tone.
"That Chen Fei has challenged the ranking again."
"Did he succeed or fail?" Hearing news about a newcomer to the ranking, Rao Chengwan became somewhat interested.
"He succeeded!"
"He succeeded? What rank did he reach? Twenty-second, or did he break into the top twenty?"
Upon hearing that Chen Fei had succeeded, Rao Chengwan didn't seem too surprised. Climbing to the twenty-fourth position in his first attempt clearly indicated his strong abilities, so it was highly likely he would climb a few more spots.
Although there were significant differences in strength between each rank on the ranking list.
"Fourteenth place! That Chen Fei directly reached the fourteenth position!"
"What!" Rao Chengwan suddenly stood up from the ground, his expression filled with shock.
"This Chen Fei is incredible!" The person reporting the news exclaimed.
"Let's go, let's take a look together." Rao Chengwan couldn't sit still anymore, so he pulled his junior disciple and rushed down the peak.
Chen Fei wasn't just causing a disturbance; he was clearly a force to be reckoned with. Going from the twenty-fourth to the fourteenth rank in two battles—where would he challenge next?
While the outside world was in turmoil, inside the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, Chen Fei remained remarkably calm.
After defeating Sheng Lanping, another elixir to restore his spiritual consciousness appeared in front of him.
Chen Fei had initially thought that there might be even stronger elixirs available, but now it seemed that these elixirs were specifically for the use of those challenging the ranking.
"May I ask, if I reach the first rank, will there be more Spirit Infusion elixirs?" Chen Fei looked at the elixir in his hand and suddenly asked.
If the elixirs didn't get any better, and everyone on the ranking had access to the Haiyue Token, then would the benefits of Spirit Infusion be the same for everyone?
"Hum!"
In response to Chen Fei's question, a piece of information appeared in his mind. After a moment, Chen Fei opened his eyes.
Spirit Infusion elixirs had three tiers, corresponding to the top thirty, top twenty, and top ten. Moreover, Spirit Infusion could only elevate a spiritual weapon to the level of a supreme grade spiritual weapon before it stopped.
Chen Fei couldn't help but touch his nose. The Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, while it could be considered generous, was also limited in its own way. After all, it was renowned worldwide, with the Haiyue Token and Spirit Infusion benefits.
But unfortunately, both of these benefits had their own restrictions.
Especially Spirit Infusion, which only went up to the level of a supreme grade spiritual weapon. It seemed that improving spiritual weapons was not a very rewarding task for spiritual treasures.
"Can my current rank allow me to upgrade this sword to a supreme grade spiritual weapon?" Chen Fei raised the Qianyuan Sword in his hand.
"Hum!"
Another wave passed over, enveloping the Qianyuan Sword within it. After a moment, a positive message appeared in Chen Fei's mind.
Chen Fei's eyebrows twitched slightly as he realized that the second-tier Spirit Infusion could actually upgrade the Qianyuan Sword. This was likely related to the Qianyuan Sword absorbing the Tianhui Stone and the abundance of spiritual essence it had absorbed before.
Of course, the most crucial factor was the immense power of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, which had significantly shortened the decades of nurturing time needed.
"Upgrade the Qianyuan Sword!" Chen Fei contemplated for a moment and then exclaimed.
Chen Fei had no intention of continuing to challenge the ranking. In his view, fame would naturally come with strength and didn't need to be actively sought.
Since there were no more significant benefits to be gained by continuing to challenge the ranking, Chen Fei had no reason to continue.
As for gaining insights into the abilities of other young talents, Chen Fei was mildly interested, but only to a small extent. These challengers were not real people, and despite the impressive display of their spiritual treasures, there were still some differences from encountering real individuals.
If he genuinely wanted to witness the abilities of these individuals, he could wait until the Haiyue Cave opened a year later. There was no need to stay here and observe now.
Upon hearing Chen Fei's words, the entire Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking trembled slightly, and a force that made Chen Fei somewhat fearful enveloped the Qianyuan Sword.
Sensing this power, Chen Fei felt a hint of the terrifying might of spiritual treasures. The Mountain Sea realm was truly unfathomable!
The Qianyuan Sword eagerly absorbed the surrounding spiritual essence, and although it had only recently become a supreme grade spiritual weapon, it was rapidly improving. The progress was smooth, without any hint of struggle.
Meanwhile, outside various locations where the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking was displayed, a group of people gazed intently at the aura representing Chen Fei. They were completely captivated by Chen Fei's performance and wanted to see just how far he could go.
Half an hour passed, and Chen Fei's aura remained in place.
An hour passed, and Chen Fei still hadn't made a decision.
Rao Chengwan stood not far away, having traveled a long distance just to witness Chen Fei's performance. However, after waiting for so long and not seeing anything, he couldn't help but feel a bit bewildered.
In the next moment, Chen Fei's aura gradually dimmed, and around him, sighs of regret could be heard. This signified that Chen Fei had decided not to continue the challenge.
Several dozen miles away from Haiyan City, Chen Fei's figure slowly appeared on a hill.
As per Chen Fei's request, the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking had directly transported him here to avoid the crowds. Moreover, because the ranking had forcefully altered the memories of the people around Haiyan City, they only remembered the modified aura and appearance of Chen Fei.
Even Yan Zesong, who had seen Chen Fei a few times before, was affected by this memory manipulation. This was the power of spiritual treasures.
Chen Fei looked down at the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, a smile appearing on his face.. A supreme grade spiritual sword, and he had achieved it just like that!
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