Upon hearing this, everyone around suddenly understood.

"So they were martial artists at the Separation and Union Realm, no wonder!"

"Since he is a martial artist at the Separation and Union Realm, it is only natural that he can see through the secret of Manager Zhao's treasured item."

"Although Manager Zhao's prized possession is powerful, it is nothing in front of a cultivator at the Separation and Union Realm."

Hearing the discussions around him, Manager Zhao was even more surprised.

Because Manager Zhao had once consulted a martial artist at the Separation and Union Realm, but that martial artist had not been able to discern anything from the Snake-Patterned Ghost Mirror.

However, Ye Feng easily saw through the secret in the snake-patterned ghost mirror.

This shows that Ye Feng's strength far surpasses that of the Separation and Union Realm!

However, although Manager Zhao understood this in his heart, he did not say anything out loud.

Manager Zhao knew that if he were to blurt out this matter, it would surely bring him disaster!

"What are you thinking about, Manager Zhao? You seem so engrossed in your work." The young man, who looked like a scholar, asked.

Manager Zhao forced a smile and said, "I'm a little tired. Let's call it a day. Please go back and come again another day."

Upon hearing Manager Zhao's words, these people all showed surprise on their faces.

"You're closing up shop so early?"

"Isn't this a bit too early!"

"I think Manager Zhao is in a bad mood because the secret of his store's prized possession has been exposed."

"Yes, I think so too."

Manager Zhao didn't explain much, and closed the shop to rest after the group left.

Ye Feng, Sun Muqing, and Jiang Lingxuan wandered around Linghuang City until night fell before finally returning to the inn.

Having already eaten outside, Jiang Lingxuan and Sun Muqing didn't order anything else after returning to the inn.

"The martial arts competition is tomorrow, so let's get some rest tonight," Ye Feng said.

"What's there to worry about in a competition of this caliber?"

"Exactly, Night Wind, you're overthinking it!"

Sun Muqing and Jiang Lingxuan said.

As soon as he finished speaking, the two women grabbed Ye Feng's arms from both sides and pulled him toward the bed.

"Dual cultivation, dual cultivation, don't waste time."

"That's right."

Jiang Lingxuan boldly pushed Ye Feng over, while Sun Muqing helped her from the side.

Ye Feng was both amused and exasperated, and could only let Sun Muqing and Jiang Lingxuan do whatever they wanted to him.

The night passed quickly.

In the morning, Ye Feng, Sun Muqing, and Jiang Lingxuan arrived at the central square of Linghuang City.

The arena had been set up, and there were rows of seats around it.

There are at least tens of thousands of these seats.

There are tens of thousands of seats, the vast majority of which are regular seats, but the first few rows are basically empty now.

Without a doubt, these rows of seats were reserved for martial artists who came to participate in the martial arts competition, as well as powerful and influential people in Linghuang City.

"Mr. Ye, please come this way."

A voice came from afar.

Ye Feng, Sun Muqing, and Jiang Lingxuan looked over and immediately saw Li Fengyue, the head disciple of the Fengling Sect, with Qiu Miaozhen sitting next to him.

However, the Fengling Sect disciple named Wang Shanhe did not appear beside Li Fengyue and Qiu Miaozhen today.

Ye Feng led Sun Muqing and Jiang Lingxuan over in a long stride, and sat down in front of Li Fengyue without any ceremony.

"You're participating in this martial arts competition too?" Ye Feng asked with a smile.

"That's right."

Li Fengyue nodded with a smile.

Qiu Miaozhen said with a smile, "We don't need to stand out through this kind of competition, but it won't make a difference to come and experience it. It's just to satisfy our curiosity."

“That makes perfect sense,” Li Fengyue said.

Then, Li Fengyue looked at Ye Feng and asked, "You all signed up too?"

“Of course, otherwise why would we come here?” Night Wind laughed.

Qiu Miaozhen asked, seemingly casually, "Mr. Ye, why are you participating in the martial arts competition?"

“I heard that the top few in the martial arts competition might be noticed by the Ling Shui Sect and then join the Ling Shui Sect,” Ye Feng explained.

"So you wanted to join the Spirit Water Sect, no wonder." Qiu Miaozhen suddenly realized.

As they were talking, Zhao Qingyun arrived.

Zhao Qingyun sat down on the other side of Li Fengyue and said with an annoyed look, "I just ran into people from the Medicine King Sect."

"Did you have a conflict with the disciples of the Medicine King Sect?" Li Fengyue asked with a smile.

"It was just a verbal attack."

Zhao Qingyun snorted coldly and continued, "The disciples of the Medicine King Sect are becoming more and more arrogant. Do they really think that just because the Medicine King Sect is the number one sect on Linghuang Island, they can do whatever they want?"

"I also can't stand the disciples of the Medicine King Sect!"

A voice came from afar, and Ye Feng and the others turned their heads to look. They saw Sun Chaozhen striding over from a distance.

Upon arriving, Sun Chao sat down decisively next to Zhao Qingyun and said without any politeness, "The disciples of the Medicine King Sect are all arrogant and conceited. Little do they know that the reason why the Medicine King Sect has become the number one sect on Linghuang Island is not because of its martial arts strength, but simply because it is good at refining various spiritual pills, which is why it has a greater reputation and momentum."

"If we really fight, I can take on at least two—no, three—disciples of the Medicine King Sect at the same cultivation level!"

Li Fengyue clapped his hands and laughed: "Junior Brother Sun, what ambition you have!"

Zhao Qingyun also smiled and said, "Junior Brother Sun is indeed exceptionally sharp."

Just then, Ye Feng suddenly realized that someone was watching him.

Ye Feng followed that gaze and immediately saw a young man sitting with other disciples of the Medicine King Sect, looking in their direction from afar.

“That’s Qian Bingfeng from the Medicine King Sect,” Zhao Qingyun said.

"Is this person very strong?" Ye Feng asked.

"He's at the same level as us, but he's not the sect leader's disciple. He's the personal disciple of the Second Elder, Wu Yueheng. Ye Feng, if you encounter him in the martial arts competition, you must be careful," Li Fengyue kindly reminded him.

"How so?" Ye Feng asked, feigning curiosity.

“Qian Bingfeng is a very unassuming person, hiding his true abilities very well. He's not well-known even within the Medicine King Sect. However, he has defeated opponents of the same or even higher realms several times with remarkable efficiency. Therefore, I suspect that he is deliberately keeping a low profile to conceal his true strength,” Li Fengyue explained.

“I feel the same way.” Zhao Qingyun nodded in strong agreement.

Night Breeze smiled and said calmly, "I'll be careful."

Half an hour later, almost all the seats were filled, and people were everywhere.

And the martial arts tournament finally began.

Martial Alliance Leader Zhan Tianfeng delivered a lengthy opening speech on the arena, thus commencing the most prestigious event on Linghuang Island.

"Now, all martial artists who are fighting to survive, please come up to the stage to draw lots!"