Chapter 8: The Competition Ends

The battle returned to the arena; at this moment, Wu Xiaofeng was gradually finding himself unable to keep up in the fight.

Fortunately, he had just practiced the Gale Saber Technique to Minor Achievement yesterday. He had originally intended to use it to compete for the championship in the finals, but it seemed he had no choice but to bring it out now.

Wu Xiaofeng circulated the Gale Saber Technique, and the long saber in his hand stirred up gusts of wind. The Elder on the stage was also full of shock, not expecting that this kid had actually practiced the Cultivation Technique to Minor Achievement.

Li Feng looked at Wang Jun of the Myriad Swords Sect and said triumphantly: "It seems you are going to lose. Do not forget about your Monkey Wine, Elder Wang."

Wang Jun, however, looked at Li Feng with a meaningful expression and said: "That is not necessarily the case."

The audience below also erupted into cheers. Seeing the scene before him, Li Yi thought, 'I am done playing; I am showing my hand. It seems there is no need for me to hold back anymore.'

Li Yi shouted loudly: "Great River Sword Technique!"

A massive amount of Qi waves appeared around him, spiraling like rivers beside Li Yi, drawing a wave of cheers from the crowd below.

At this moment, Elder Li Feng was no longer calm. It was actually the Great River Sword Technique at Major Achievement! Then, upon closer observation, he also noticed Li Yi's Innate Sword Body. An Innate Sword Body combined with this Major Achievement sword technique…

"Old Freak Wang, you really hid this deep this time. You actually found an Innate Sword Body; you are going to be prosperous this time."

Elder Wang Jun laughed loudly: "This time, it was just right to let him come out for some experience. Do not forget your wine, haha."

Seeing this scene, Elder Li Feng also understood that with Wu Xiaofeng's current strength, he could not defeat Li Yi.

"A bet is a bet; I will send it over to you when the time comes."

Wu Xiaofeng watched Li Yi's aura continuously expanding and knew that he was going to lose, but even in defeat, he had to fight with all his might.

He then took a fierce step forward and charged up. On Li Yi's side, layers of water currents swirled around his sword, and the water from the pool beside the square also condensed around Li Yi's body.

He then swung his long sword. Wu Xiaofeng, who had charged up, could only rush to defend, but with the Great River Sword Technique at Major Achievement and the enhancement of the Innate Sword Body…

Wu Xiaofeng was quickly defeated and ultimately lost.

Ling Wanqing, on the flying ship, watched this situation and thought, 'As expected of an Innate Sword Body. It seems Yun'er is not a match for him either.'

The final was a duel between Yun Ruyan and Li Yi, but quite obviously, Li Yi won easily.

At this moment, Li Yi was invincible. Standing on the stage, he was somewhat spirited, and the crowd below was full of exclamations.

The Sect competition came to an end, and the various Sects departed from the Profound Heaven Sect.

However, the news of this competition spread like wildfire throughout the entire Southern Region because this competition featured an Innate Sword Body, a Water Spirit Body, and two Heavenly Spiritual Roots—a situation that had not occurred in hundreds of years.

Many Mortal cities near the Cultivation Sects also had some rumors circulating to varying degrees.

After the match, Ye Lin found Su Yu and the other one.

Su Yu looked at Ye Lin: "Brother Lin, you are now quite famous in the Sect. I heard that Elder Li Feng intends to take you as a Disciple."

"Yes, Elder Li Feng came to me and said he wanted to take me as a Disciple. As long as I break through to Qi Refining Stage 3, I can go find him. I estimate that it will take me no more than a few months to break through."

"Then congratulations, Brother Ye."

Han Shi was also happy for Ye Lin: "Brother Ye, when you become successful, do not forget us two."

"Look at what you are saying, Brother Han. If you need anything, just come find me when the time comes."

Han Shi smiled honestly: "It is a deal, then. I heard that the two Disciples with Heavenly Spiritual Roots have already been taken as Disciples by the Peak Master and have already left the Utility Disciple quarters. It can truly be called a meteoric rise; I am still a bit envious."

Su Yu laughed: "Do not think so much; we do not have that kind of treatment. Let us go to the Restaurant to eat and drink; my treat."

After eating, they returned to the Sect. Han Shi prepared to go into seclusion to break through to Qi Refining First Layer, and Ye Lin prepared to train diligently, striving to break through to Qi Refining Stage 3 as soon as possible.

As for Su Yu, he returned to his Immortal Cave and had to do some planning. He prepared to enter the Outer Sect in the second year. This was the time when most Disciples entered the Outer Sect, and he had his eyes set on this timing.

By that time, he did not know what his Cultivation Realm would be, but in any case, he was currently just a nobody whom no one paid attention to.

The only thing that drew attention now was his identity as Ye Lin's friend; after all, Ye Lin was still somewhat famous in the Sect.

Plus, they were often together, but Ye Lin would soon enter the Inner Sect, so it would not have much impact.

Su Yu also prepared to Cultivate for a while. Soon, three months passed.

Su Yu had been at the Profound Heaven Sect for half a year, and he had broken through to Qi Refining Stage 7. During this time, Su Yu also completed some missions.

There were also a few missions to kill fugitives, but these kinds of missions for a Utility Disciple were too childish for him; he basically killed them instantly, and he did not encounter anything absurd.

Su Yu opened his Proficiency Panel.

Character: [Su Yu] Age: [22] Realm: [Qi Refining Stage 7] Aptitude: [Three Spiritual Roots of Metal, Wood, and Fire] Cultivation Technique: [Return to Origin Art Minor Achievement (90%)] [Breath Concealing Art Perfection (25%)] [Sword Drawing Technique Perfection (1%)] Divine Ability: [None] Magic Treasure: [None] Hundred Arts: [None].

He was quite satisfied with the current situation. At this moment, Han Shi's voice came from outside the room.

"Brother Su, are you there?" Su Yu opened the door, and Han Shi walked in.

"Brother Su, could you accompany me on an external Sect mission? I have my eye on a mission to gather Spirit Medicine. It is quite boring on the road by myself, and I will split the reward with you when the time comes."

"No problem; we are friends."

Han Shi had also broken through to Qi Refining First Layer two months ago.

As for Ye Lin, he had been accepted as a Disciple under Elder Li Feng a month ago and was currently busy with Cultivation.

This kind of Spirit Medicine gathering mission was generally located within the jurisdiction of the Profound Heaven Sect and was relatively safe. Unless one was truly unlucky, generally nothing too dangerous would happen.

If Su Yu stayed in the Sect and never went out, it would not be in line with a normal person's behavior and would attract attention. He was determined to be a Passerby.

"When are you planning to set off, Brother Han?"

"We will set off tomorrow morning."

"Alright, come find me tomorrow morning."

The next morning, Han Shi arrived at Su Yu's door on time, and the two of them set off early.

Su Yu looked at the mission: to find a kind of Spiritual Plant called Red Sleeve Grass in the Red Leaf Forest. The mission was not very difficult, and Su Yu could also enjoy the scenery along the way and Cultivate his character.

Soon, the two arrived at the Red Leaf Forest. There was no one around here; after all, there were more or less some low-level Yao Beast in the Red Leaf Forest, but the highest did not exceed Qi Refining Stage 3. For Su Yu, it was a piece of cake.

After searching in the Red Leaf Forest for a while, they found the Red Sleeve Grass. During the process, two Qi Refining First Layer Yao Beast appeared, but they were dealt with by Su Yu and Han Shi working together; after all, he was ostensibly at Qi Refining First Layer.

As for why they did not encounter any Tier 1 or Tier 2 Yao Beast, even if there were any, they were basically secretly dealt with by Su Yu. Just as the two finished picking the Spiritual Plant and left the Red Leaf Forest…

Before them, a clichéd scene of a robbery was unfolding. A carriage driver and four bodyguards stood by a sedan, confronting a person.

Su Yu took a look. That person appeared to have just entered Qi Refining First Layer and had already run out to learn from others and commit robbery.

Inside the sedan sat a woman with a beautiful face. Judging by her aura, she should be a young lady from a wealthy family. No wonder she was being robbed, but these four bodyguards were merely Mortals and had no way to deal with the robber.

The woman in the sedan told the carriage driver to give the money to the robber. The robber took the money, but looking at the woman in the sedan, he was suddenly struck by evil thoughts.

"I have changed my mind now. You must come with me too." The four bodyguards immediately blocked the way.

"This is our Young Miss. There is an expert at Qi Refining Stage 3 sitting in our family; are you sure you want to do this?"

The robber pondered for a moment: 'In this wilderness, if I do this and kill you all, no one will know, and it will not be traced back to me.'

At this moment, the robber also saw Su Yu and the other one emerging from the Red Leaf Forest. Upon seeing that they were also two Qi Refining First Layer cultivators, he suddenly wanted to retreat, not knowing what background these two had.

The woman in the sedan also noticed the two and shouted: "Young Master, save me. I can give you a reward when I return home."

At this moment, Han Shi rushed out: "Do not be afraid, Miss. I will deal with him."