Li Sisui appeared calm and collected on the surface, but inwardly he couldn't help but sneer. Did they really think he was still the same pushover he used to be? Let's fight! It'll be a good opportunity to practice our skills!

Seeing that Li Sisui neither agreed nor disagreed, the Immortal Changsheng's mind stirred slightly, and he deliberately emphasized loudly:

"Martial arts competitions rely on individual skill and have no specific rules. You two should be cautious. Skills are indiscriminate; risking your life for a mere reputation would be a great loss. I hope you will consider this carefully. If you have no objections, please proceed to the training ground."

As he spoke, the Immortal of Longevity looked at Li Sisui with a smile. On the surface, these words were meant for everyone else, but in reality, they were meant for Li Sisui. His cultivation level was well-known, and withdrawing now would save face. If he were to be defeated in the trial grounds, it would be truly humiliating, especially for someone of Li Sisui's seniority, who would most likely become a laughingstock among the younger generation...

Jue Mingzi snorted coldly and took the lead out of the main hall, rushing towards the trial ground. He was clearly confident in his cultivation and determined to win. Seeing that Li Sisui didn't react, Changsheng Daoren simply stopped talking and, surrounded by his disciples, surged towards the trial ground.

Before long, a group of disciples surrounded the training ground, with Jue Mingzi standing proudly among them. His cultivation at the eighth level of the Divine Illumination Realm was no longer concealed. The surrounding crowd exclaimed in surprise. They hadn't expected Jue Mingzi's cultivation to progress so rapidly. He had only just survived the Divine Illumination Tribulation a few decades ago, and now he had reached such a level. He truly deserved to be the person chosen by the sect leader!

As Li Sisui leisurely squeezed into the crowd, most people looked at him with schadenfreude. Jue Mingzi, seeing Li Sisui's cultivation level of the third level of the Divine Illumination Realm, wore a mocking expression and said contemptuously:

"Grandmaster Uncle, please forgive my bluntness, but it's not too late to withdraw now!"

Li Sisui walked through the crowd, shaking his head indifferently. Seeing this, the latter sneered:

"In that case, I can only promise to go easy on you later. After all, you are still a highly respected grandmaster of the Luoyun Sect!"

Jue Mingzi deliberately emphasized the words "highly respected and virtuous," which caused a burst of laughter from the surrounding crowd. Changsheng Daoren squinted his eyes, hesitated slightly, and then waved his hand without saying anything, indicating that they could begin.

Li Si arrived last not because he deserted, but because he was still somewhat unsure about the brand-new technique he had just acquired. He was worried that it might fail at a crucial moment, which would be embarrassing. So, while everyone was rushing to the training ground, he tested it again and only arrived after confirming that there were no problems.

Li Sisui had no intention of engaging in a verbal battle with Jue Mingzi's rude remarks. He was simply eager to see what was so powerful about the miraculous technique that had caused him so much torment!

Seeing that Changsheng Daoren signaled to begin, Jue Mingzi didn't waste any words. He raised his arm and with a clang, he summoned a seven-foot-long spear from his storage ring. The spear was fiery red all over, with golden inscriptions covering its body. It shimmered with golden light and was of extraordinary quality!

"This magic weapon is called the Blazing Cloud Spear. Fifty years ago, when I went out to collect herbs, I encountered a great formation on the mountain and obtained it from the remains of a senior. After years of dedicated cultivation, I have barely achieved a minor success. Hehe."

The surrounding disciples exclaimed in surprise. No wonder the unknown Jue Mingzi was able to gain the sect leader's favor and be accepted as a personal disciple. So this was the reason. Some of the more thoughtful disciples whispered among themselves, "The Divine Illumination Tribulation is no ordinary tribulation. How did Jue Mingzi manage to overcome it so easily back then?"

Seeing the envious looks in everyone's eyes, Jue Mingzi said with a hint of pride:

"It was with this spear that we successfully survived the Divine Illumination Tribulation fifty years ago. Since today is a martial arts competition, we cannot disgrace the name of a direct disciple. Let everyone witness its power. Grandmaster Uncle, you must be careful!"

Jue Mingzi gripped the Blazing Cloud Spear, flicked the shaft, and unleashed a burst of scorching flames that soared into the sky. Without further ado, Jue Mingzi swung his arm, and the Blazing Cloud Spear transformed into a fiery red streak of light, heading straight for Li Sisui's face. He was unleashing a deadly attack right from the start!

The surrounding disciples couldn't help but gasp in surprise. Although it was a martial arts battle, there was no need to risk one's life right from the start. However, seeing that the sect leader had no intention of stopping them, they could only wait and see. But considering Li Sisui's cultivation level, this attack would probably seriously injure him!

Before Li Sisui could make a move, a whip crack suddenly came from the void, and a streak of silver light went straight for the tip of the Blazing Cloud Spear. Like a snake emerging from its hole, it tightly coiled around the spear in a few moments. Then the Blazing Cloud Spear swept past Li Sisui and rushed behind him!

Before anyone could react to this sudden turn of events, a greasy laugh echoed from the void, and a round figure plummeted from mid-air. Everyone stared in disbelief, and a cold glint flashed in the eyes of the Immortal Daoist as he gritted his teeth and said:

"Butler Bai!"

"Haha, the newly renovated sect is indeed much more impressive and easier to find. Also, this spear is certainly no ordinary item. May I borrow it for a few days to play with it?"

The Blazing Cloud Spear, now in the hands of Deacon Bai, was like a bound wild beast, twisting and struggling. Clearly, as a magic weapon that Jue Mingzi had cultivated diligently for over fifty years, it had already formed a connection with him and would not so easily submit to others!

"Huh? This gun is quite fierce. Does it think it can get rid of me like this?"

As he spoke, light flowed in Deacon Bai's hand, and the Blazing Cloud Spear let out a mournful cry. The spear shook violently, and Jue Mingzi, who was not far away, was hit as if by a heavy hammer. He staggered backward, blood continuously spilling from his mouth!

"Bai Guo! You've gone too far!"

The Immortal of Longevity roared and called out Bai's name. Then, with a wave of his sleeve, without any visible movement, the light in Bai Guo's hand dimmed, and the Blazing Cloud Spear returned to the sea like a fish returning to the sea. In a few flashes, it arrived in front of Jue Mingzi. In a panic, the latter hurriedly put it into his storage ring, then stared at Bai Guo fiercely, his teeth bared in fury!

"Fellow Daoist Changsheng, you are indeed a man of great hidden talent. It was just a joke. How could I possibly take it to heart with a junior like you? Hehe!"

With a grim face, the Taoist priest helped Jue Mingzi behind him, suppressing his anger, and said coldly:

"Deacon Bai, today is a meeting of our sect. Why did you barge in and injure our disciples? Has Wulipo now become the domain of the Incomparable Academy?"

"Hmph! There's no need to use Shenxiao Palace and Tianyin Valley to intimidate me. No matter who comes today, the result will be the same!"

"I'm too lazy to waste words with you now. If you don't deliver the Longevity Pills we agreed on a year ago, your dilapidated Cloud Sect can simply disappear from Wulipo!"

Bai Guo's face contorted with rage. Although he was surrounded by disciples of the Luo Yun Sect, he showed no fear. Instead, he uttered arrogant words. Some of the young and hot-blooded disciples were immediately enraged by Bai Guo's words and were about to attack, but they were stopped by the shout of the Longevity Daoist!

"Is this the idea of ​​the Bu Er Academy, or your idea, Bai Guo?"

"Hmph! Is there a difference? You old fool!"

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