The powerful figures who were sitting cross-legged in the void could no longer contain their shock and began to discuss among themselves.
"Hasn't Chu Mo only been cultivating for a few months? Why is he so powerful?"
"His control over lightning is so skillful and effortless; he doesn't look like someone who has just entered the Foundation Establishment stage at all. He's truly an unparalleled prodigy."
"If he were given another thousand years, perhaps he could really lead everyone out of the forbidden area. How unfair is Heaven to my Xuantian Sect!"
An elderly man with white hair looked indignant and resentful, his eyes filled with deep sorrow.
The others also looked sorrowful, their faces filled with regret and helplessness.
It's not that Heaven didn't send geniuses to Lingyin Village, it's just a pity... there's no time left.
While the ordinary villagers were unaware, those who were high-ranking members of the sect understood very well that time was running out for everyone.
Once the forbidden area is opened, Lingyin Village will be doomed, with its entire army wiped out.
Imagining familiar relatives and friends dying tragically before their eyes, everyone felt their hearts bleed and were filled with grief and indignation.
Although the living environment here is harsh, people often die tragically in the Wild Beast Forest in order to obtain even the most basic food.
But at least here, there's no need to fight with others, no grudges or killings, and one can peacefully cultivate the path to immortality.
They are actually quite content.
Unfortunately, even such a life will become a luxury.
A feeling of sadness is gradually spreading.
Jiang Fengchun, who had been silent all along, glanced coldly at everyone and angrily reprimanded them:
"Look at your cowardly behavior! Things haven't even gotten to the worst point yet, and you're already throwing yourselves into chaos. Watch your mouths and don't say a single word you shouldn't."
The others immediately fell silent, filled with shame and keeping quiet.
Whether it was the opening of the forbidden area or the Xuan Tian Sect, villagers who hadn't reached the Golden Core stage had no right to know.
The concern is that a sense of despair might disrupt everyone's peace of mind and lead to self-abandonment.
Even a Golden Core cultivator feels disheartened and desperate, let alone others.
Therefore, ordinary villagers had no idea that Lingyin Village should originally be called Xuantian Sect.
No one knew that in the near future, they would face a life-or-death calamity.
It can be said that these powerful beings sitting cross-legged in the void bear all the pressure and hope.
Their hope, however, lay in the old man sitting quietly with his eyes closed not far away.
Qin Potian, the number one person in Lingyin Village!
As for the young man in the void, no one had any expectations.
The only expectation I have for him is that he will leave behind a legacy for the Xuantian Sect.
To live on in their place.
Because their conversations were separated by divine thought, the people on the ground did not notice.
Chu Mo, of course, had no idea; at that moment, he was intently watching the match.
As the participants get older, their skills also become stronger.
Several cultivators at the upper level of the Qi Refining stage have already appeared.
They were basically people he knew, the same group he used to eat and drink with.
There's the honest and simple Liu Fugui, the cheerful and enthusiastic Zhang Shaopeng, and the baby-faced young man Lin Ruohu who pretends to be mature for his age...
As for Chu Mo's match, after his stylish and domineering thunderous strike, his opponents immediately surrendered, making it easy for him to take first place.
All that's left is to compete for the final overall ranking first.
As for Qin Feilong, who had provoked him before, he had already given up after seeing his cousin knocked down in one blow.
He sat there blankly, looking utterly dejected, like a wilted eggplant.
Clearly, he still couldn't accept Chu Mo's strength with equanimity.
As time went by, the assessments for all age groups finally came to an end.
At this moment, Qin Potian opened his eyes and raised his voice:
"As is customary, the top three in each age group are eligible to compete for the final ranking. The winners of the top three will receive double the cultivation resources next year, in addition to the original rewards."
These words immediately caused a stir in the room, with countless people expressing their envy and amazement.
The top three in each age group originally had more than twice the cultivation resources of their peers.
Even if you only rank third overall, you'll get double the points.
To go even further on that basis now is simply extravagant!
With so many cultivation resources, it would be difficult not to make rapid progress.
Everyone couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
The old patriarch's actions clearly indicate that he intends to focus on cultivating this generation's geniuses!
Many people couldn't help but feel envious.
...
In the final ranking competition, the top three finishers in each age group are eligible to register and participate.
Many people wanted to try their luck, but they all knew their own limitations and knew it would be shameful not to go up.
In the end, only eight people participated.
Among the four Foundation Establishment cultivators, besides Chu Mo, Nangong Xiu, and Shi Tou, there was also a genius named Sun Hao.
As for the other four, they were all at the upper level of the Qi Refining stage, and they were there purely to exchange skills and learn from each other.
However, Qin Feilong is an exception.
He participated entirely because he had boasted to Chu Mo.
He now understands that he is no match for Chu Mo.
But his pride wouldn't allow him to back down before the battle even began and surrender prematurely.
If that were the case, not only would Nangong Xiu look down on him, but he himself would feel ashamed.
He didn't want to hear anyone say that he was so scared that he didn't even dare to participate in the competition.
How could the second most talented person in Lingyin Village have such a stain on his life?
Fortunately, he didn't draw Chu Mo in the first round, which relieved him.
His opponent was Zhou Zhiruo, a beautiful woman who was also a Qi Refining cultivator at the upper level.
This time, Qin Feilong was noticeably more polite, unlike when he addressed Jiang Yingying by her full name.
Instead, he coolly called her "Sister Zhiruo".
After their match, Chu Mo understood why he had been so polite to the woman.
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