Chapter 1001: Refining ancient artifacts, Realm Breakthrough

"I, I…" The person was speechless.

Clearly, City Lord Chen Xiong had prepared well in advance, having already guessed that someone would surely be dissatisfied…

In truth, this was unavoidable.

After all, they had fairly earned their spots, only for an extra assessment to be suddenly added.

Anyone in their shoes would be unconvinced…

The subsequent matches would be conducted as sparring sessions between the camps…

They were divided into three groups in total!

Of course, due to City Lord Chen Xiong's arrangements, Zhan Tang, Feng Wuchen, and Chen Ling were not placed in the same group.

"You may leave… They will not challenge you."

At this moment, City Lord Chen Xiong's voice reached Xiao Fan's ears.

Xiao Fan was taken aback, then looked at City Lord Chen Xiong.

City Lord Chen Xiong's expression was calm. When Xiao Fan looked at him, he revealed a faint smile and nodded slightly.

Xiao Fan knew that this must have been because City Lord Chen Xiong had said something to those three!

Otherwise, given their personalities, they would surely have seized the opportunity to take revenge on him…

In fact, Xiao Fan had just been wondering, if he were to have a fair and open fight with Feng Wuchen and Chen Ling!

Could he defeat those two without resorting to other means?

Now that he saw the situation, it was no longer his concern.

Xiao Fan gave instructions, saying he would head back first and that if there were any issues later, they should contact him via sound transmission.

"My Lord… What if other camps challenge us later?" Jian Wuyou asked.

He was naturally worried that Feng Wuchen, Zhan Tang, and Chen Ling would challenge them!

"Rest assured, nothing will happen. If there is an issue… contact me via sound transmission," Xiao Fan said, then departed.

City Lord Chen Xiong had no reason to lie to him about such a matter.

Xiao Fan quietly left the Martial Arts Arena and headed straight back to the Camp 91 residence.

In fact, there were small teleportation arrays located all throughout Nantian Gate.

These teleportation arrays were very convenient; a journey that would take half a day only required a quarter of an hour, and Xiao Fan arrived.

"It's perfect that no one is here now… I can absorb those ancient artifacts," Xiao Fan muttered to himself with a smile.

He had many ancient artifacts in his possession.

Except for the heavenly soul banner he had snatched from Sect Master Bei Canglan, which he did not want to absorb.

He had also snatched over 20 more in the Secret Realm this time…

After returning to Camp 91, Xiao Fan went straight into the Secret Room, took out the ancient artifacts one by one, and began to refine and absorb them…

The Enlightenment Seed and Wanxiang were extremely excited, flying out from within Xiao Fan's body one after another.

Time passed bit by bit…

Xiao Fan's own aura grew stronger and stronger…

Martial Arts Arena…

Too many camps had been eliminated earlier, so their sparring matches would take at least two days.

City Lord Chen Xiong presided over the overall situation, glancing around…

Xiao Fan's departure was not a secret.

Xiao Fan was currently in the limelight, so naturally, many people were paying attention to him; he was discovered the moment he left.

And Chiyue Lianshang was the first person to notice Xiao Fan leaving.

"Could it be…"

Chiyue Lianshang muttered to herself…

Xiao Fan had left in the direction of the teleportation array, and she suspected that he had returned to the Camp 91 residence!

"Everyone is here today… Doesn't that mean that Gu Yuefan is alone in his camp?"

Chiyue Lianshang's bright eyes lit up, blinking rapidly, and her heart pounded wildly.

She thought of a crazy idea!

Thinking of this, she quietly stood up, intending to leave.

"Lianshang, where are you going?"

The captain of Chiyue Lianshang's camp asked.

"I, I'm not feeling well, I want to go back and rest for a while…" Chiyue Lianshang said.

"Not feeling well?"

This person was stunned, and the others were also stunned.

Not feeling well?

Would a Cultivator's body ever feel unwell?

Of course, they only grumbled to themselves in their hearts.

No one said it out loud.

Chiyue Lianshang left…

She didn't dare to use the teleportation array, choosing to fly instead.

Following the map, she flew towards Camp 91…

Inside the Camp 91 residence…

Secret Room.

Wanxiang and the Enlightenment Seed had already finished absorbing all the ancient artifacts.

At this moment, they were inside Xiao Fan's body, continuously feeding back a large amount of spiritual energy.

This spiritual energy, in a converted form, was poured directly into Xiao Fan's body.

Xiao Fan frantically refined and absorbed it…

His aura climbed steadily, continuously breaking through barriers.

Half an hour…

Pi Hai Realm Level 3 Early Stage Peak.

One hour later…

Pi Hai Realm Level 3 Middle Stage!

Two hours later…

Pi Hai Realm Level 3 Middle Stage Peak!

Three hours later…

Pi Hai Realm Level 3 Late Stage!

Finally reaching the Pi Hai Realm Level 3 Late Stage, the speed at which spiritual energy nourished Xiao Fan's body began to slow down…

Another half hour passed…

Pi Hai Realm Level 3 Late Stage Peak.

Xiao Fan's aura slowly began to stabilize, and he slowly opened his eyes, his gaze deep and boundless.

"I've reached the Pi Hai Realm Level 3 Peak, just a little bit away from the Fourth Level."

Xiao Fan muttered to himself, in a good mood.

The ancient artifacts in front of him had all become waste…

"I should head to the Martial Arts Arena… to avoid any real accidents."

Xiao Fan thought for a moment, then stood up and left the Secret Room.

He was worried that what City Lord Chen Xiong said might not be reliable.

But just after leaving the Secret Room, he felt an aura approaching from this direction.