For the next few days, Lin Xuan went to the Ancient Era every night to work at the Demon Suppression Bureau's prison, just like he always did.

During the day, he would discuss cultivation with the members of Team Twenty-Three.

Or perhaps it's about refining elixirs.

In the blink of an eye, three days had passed.

This is the day at the First Army's garrison.

On the drill ground in front of the gate.

However, a huge arena was set up, and the entire training ground was packed with people.

Today is the day for a martial arts competition to determine the commander-in-chief of the First Army.

Such a grand event had already alarmed the entire Shanhaiguan area.

Those who came to watch today included not only members of the First Army, but also people from various army groups and departments in Shanhaiguan.

The gathering was lively and bustling.

This is because there are restrictions, and most people can't get in.

Otherwise, this training ground might not even be enough.

"The competition is about to begin. I wonder who will win this time?"

"It's hard to say. I heard that this time, not only are there several commanders from our First Army participating, but also people from other legions, and even departments such as the Law Enforcement Hall and the Logistics Department. It's going to be a fierce competition!"

"Why should outsiders be allowed to participate in the struggle for the position of Commander-in-Chief of the First Army? I really don't understand."

"You don't know this! These people aren't here to compete for the position of Grand Commander at all; they're here to assassinate Lin Xuan."

"That's right. Previously, General Lu Zhan wanted to recommend Lin Xuan for the position of Grand Commander and to take command of the First Army, but he was met with opposition from many people."

Later, the general had no other choice but to organize this martial arts competition.

The goal was to push Lin Xuan to the top.

Those who opposed him were naturally unwilling to accept this, so they sent their people to participate in the competition.

They just wanted to intercept Lin Xuan…

"I don't think this is a simple matter. Who exactly is this Lin Xuan? I've never even heard of him. What qualifications does he have to command our First Army? Is the General getting senile?"

"Shh, keep your voice down. If anyone hears you, you're dead."

"I heard that Lin Xuan took Tianyun Sand Gold mined from the Tianyun Secret Realm and used it to blackmail General Lu Zhan. I wonder if this is true."

...

Immediately, the square was abuzz with discussion.

Various opinions continue to emerge.

Buzz...

At that very moment.

A figure streaked across the sky like a rainbow and landed on the arena.

It was Lu Zhantian.

His eyes flashed, and a terrifying pressure swept over him.

In an instant, the once noisy training ground fell completely silent.

The aura of a Void Realm expert is enough to make everyone tremble.

"The arena competition is about to begin. All participants, please come up on stage and draw lots to select your group..."

Lu Zhantian's expression was indifferent. After scanning his surroundings, he said in a deep voice.

Whoosh whoosh...

Bang!

As soon as he finished speaking, some people in the surrounding crowd immediately started to move.

One after another, figures shot out like arrows released from a bow, traversing the sky and landing on the arena.

There were a total of 21 people.

Apart from the six commanders of the First Army, the remaining fifteen people all came from other legions and departments.

To put it bluntly, they're all here for Lin Xuan.

"Holy crap, they're all at the Purple Mansion Realm, and the worst one is at the Second Realm Palace Creation Realm."

"This is not nonsense. This is a competition for the position of Commander-in-Chief of the First Army. How dare someone below the Palace Creation Realm even step onto the stage?"

"Actually, those in the Palace Creation Realm are just supporting roles. In the end, we'll have to see who the Spirit Gathering Realm is."

"That's right, the Spirit Gathering Realm is the main character, and the others are just supporting characters."

The surrounding crowd began to discuss it again.

The 21 contestants are all elites from various legions and departments.

The weakest among them is at the Palace Creation Realm. Those below that level, even if they have the ambition, don't have the guts.

After all, once you step into the ring, your life or death is in the hands of fate.

If someone were to accidentally get killed, wouldn't that be a terrible injustice?

"Alright, now that everyone's here, let's start the draw!"

Lu Zhantian's gaze swept over the twenty-one people in front of him, and he said coldly, "Twenty-one people, ten groups in total."

The remaining person gets a bye...

As he spoke, Lu Zhantian waved his hand, and twenty-one identical spheres floated in mid-air.

"etc!"

Just as someone was about to reach out, someone shouted, "General Lu Zhan? Is everyone here?"

Is anyone else still missing?

You want to ask about Lin Xuan, right?

Lu Zhantian saw through the man's thoughts with a single glance.

He sneered, "Lin Xuan isn't here right now. He's automatically qualified for the finals. If you want to see him, you'll be able to face him once you've qualified for the finals."

"Direct entry into the finals?"

Someone frowned and said in a deep voice, "General, isn't this a bit unfair?"

Why is it that Lin Xuan can directly enter the finals...?

The moment this person uttered those words, the atmosphere at the scene immediately became somewhat strange.

No one expected that this person would show such disrespect to Lu Zhantian.

This is clearly a slap in the face to Lu Zhantian!

Sure enough, Lu Zhantian's expression immediately turned gloomy, and he was about to explode.

He knew very well that this person must have been sent by his adversary.

Not only did they want to stop Lin Xuan, they also wanted to disgust him.

Whoosh whoosh...

Just then, a thunderous roar suddenly erupted in the distance. A figure, treading on wind and thunder, streaked across the sky like a rainbow piercing the sun.

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