Ch 673: The New Rules
“Let’s go.”
Li Hanzhou stood atop the Thousand Thunder Tribulation’s blade, calmly speaking.
“Senior, the Jade Mansion Grand Competition is held at the Jade Heng Sect. I’m unsure who will be hosting this time, but with a Senior like you present, I’m sure it will be without issue.”
Walking towards the Jade Heng Sect, Xu Pengyun stayed beside Li Hanzhou, happily saying.
Whether it was him or the Elders present who came to observe, they were all confident and spirited.
During this half-month, they, the Yuanyang Sect, had also investigated the other two Sects.
The news they received was that the other two Sects had not made any sudden moves like inviting a new worshiper or any other actions.
Therefore, barring any unexpected events, their Yuanyang Sect securing a spot was a sure thing.
The so-called Jade Mansion Grand Competition, for them, was merely a formality.
They flew for nearly ten thousand li.
“Senior, this is the Jade Heng Sect.”
Xu Pengyun slowed the Eagle he rode, then looked towards Li Hanzhou and spoke.
What met their eyes was a continuous mountain range, and within the layers of mountains, there was a huge High Peak, but the peak’s top was as if it had been cleaved by a sword, forming a smooth, mirror-like cut.
The Jade Heng Sect was on this cut. Looking from afar, one could also see many high and low Great Halls, or Pavilions and attics situated among them, partially obscured by thin clouds and mist.
Li Hanzhou nodded. The Jade Heng Sect’s territory was quite nice.
Landing the Eagle in front of the Jade Heng Sect’s Mountain Gate, the Jade Heng Sect disciples guarding the gate stepped forward, clasped their fists and asked, “May I ask if you are Seniors from the Yuanyang Sect?”
After receiving the reply, the Jade Heng Sect disciple led Li Hanzhou and the others to a Great Hall and offered Melon, Fruit, and Fragrant Tea.
Li Hanzhou casually picked up a Pastry, put it in his mouth, and then took out an Ancient Book and continued reading.
Seeing this, Xu Pengyun and the others dared not disturb him.
After waiting for a moment.
Two sets of footsteps came, followed by a hearty laugh.
“Fellow Daoist Xu, you’ve finally arrived. Brother Zhang and I have been waiting for a long time.”
The Jade Heng Sect Master, Kong Xiuren, and the Xuan Yue Sect Master, Zhang Haocang, walked in side by side.
Seeing this, Xu Pengyun immediately stood up and chatted warmly with the two of them.
“It’s been several years since the three of us last met, hasn’t it? Today, looking at Fellow Daoists Zhang and Kong’s Cultivation Level, you both must have made significant progress.”
“Oh, not really, it’s still the same old.”
“……”
All three were very amiable and enthusiastic, showing no animosity or apprehension about the upcoming competition for the Secret Realm’s sole quota.
A flash of surprise crossed Xu Pengyun’s eyes.
Since they had Li Hanzhou, Zhang Haocang and Kong Xiuren should have known about it, so why did they appear so carefree? It was very strange.
Not only that, after exchanging a few pleasantries, Kong Xiuren looked at Li Hanzhou and asked, “May I ask who this is?”
With a hint of doubt in his heart, Xu Pengyun quickly introduced Li Hanzhou to Zhang Haocang and Kong Xiuren.
Li Hanzhou simply greeted them and continued reading his Ancient Book.
His thoughts were similar to Xu Pengyun’s; he was just going through the motions.
“This Li Hanzhou must be a Divine Transformation Stage Cultivator!”
Sensing the faint Aura emanating from Li Hanzhou, Kong Xiuren and Zhang Haocang exchanged glances, their smiles becoming even brighter.
For them, the stronger Li Hanzhou was, the better, so they wouldn’t have to worry about anything.
“By the way, Fellow Daoists, who is hosting this Jade Mansion Grand Competition?”
For some reason, looking at Kong Xiuren and Zhang Haocang’s increasingly bright smiles, Xu Pengyun had a bad feeling.
He felt that something bad was about to happen, but he couldn’t figure out what it was.
“The one hosting this Jade Mansion Grand Competition is… oh, Elder Meng has arrived.”
Kong Xiuren had just explained when he suddenly looked up towards the outside.
An Old Man in fine clothes walked in.
Although the Old Man’s hair and beard were white, and his face was full of wrinkles, his walk was vigorous and energetic, and one could feel his immense Dignity at a glance.
Xu Pengyun’s mind couldn’t grasp it for a moment, he was still pondering who Elder Meng was, but after seeing the Old Man, a look of astonishment appeared in his eyes, and he quickly bowed respectfully.
“Elder Meng!”
He never imagined that the one hosting this Jade Mansion Grand Competition would be Elder Meng, the former Gold Medal Inspector, who had retired many years ago.
Everyone present immediately bowed respectfully to Elder Meng.
Li Hanzhou also stood up at this time, looked at Elder Meng, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes, and bowed as well.
He didn’t know this Elder Meng, but the Aura emanating from him far surpassed the Divine Transformation Stage, clearly a Body Integration Stage Cultivator.
It was just a Jade Mansion Grand Competition, three Nascent Soul Sects competing for one quota, yet it attracted a Body Integration Stage Cultivator?
Elder Meng stood with his hands behind his back, calmly accepting everyone’s bow, and then said, “Since everyone is here, I won’t waste any more time, the Jade Mansion Grand Competition can begin.”
Kong Xiuren and the others, without any doubt, nodded and said, “We leave it to Elder Meng.”
“Good, then the Match is very simple. Each of your three Sects sends one person to compete. Three people will compete on an Arena until only one person remains standing, and that person will win and receive the qualification to enter the Secret Realm.”
Upon hearing this, Xu Pengyun and the three Sect Masters had no objections.
That was their original plan as well.
This wasn’t a Disciple Assessment; there was no need to make a fuss.
However, at this time, Elder Meng looked meaningfully at Li Hanzhou, then looked at Xu Pengyun, and changed the subject.
“But as the saying goes, without rules, nothing can be accomplished.”
Hearing this, Xu Pengyun’s heart suddenly tightened.
“After all, it concerns the quota to enter the Secret Realm. Although this Match is simple, it cannot be careless. All unfair factors must be eliminated. Therefore, based on the strength of your three Sects, I will temporarily add a rule.”
“In this Match, only Nascent Soul Stage and below Cultivators can participate.”
As soon as these words came out.
Xu Pengyun and the other Yuanyang Sect members were instantly stunned.
Their faces suddenly turned grim, and in an instant, they felt like the sky had fallen.
Only Nascent Soul Stage and below Cultivators could participate, didn’t all their preparations mean their efforts were in vain?
They had finally managed to invite Li Hanzhou, this Expert, but in the end, he couldn’t participate.
“It’s over!”
Xu Pengyun trembled, feeling his eyes darken, almost fainting on the spot.
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