The scene was now bustling with excitement.
“Wow, Ma Tengyun is really bold. I never expected him to challenge the Divine Prodigy.”
“Who knows? Maybe he’s just trying to grab attention.”
“Senior Ling Wuzun is a powerhouse ranked 48th on the list of potential True Immortal candidates!”
“Hehe, among the Ten Divine Prodigies of Tian Di Sect, nine of them are on the True Immortal candidate list.”
…
“What’s your name? I never thought you’d dare challenge me,” Ling Wuzun descended from the void and stood on the arena platform, looking at Ma Tengyun with disdain.
Ma Tengyun glanced at him indifferently, “You’ll have to defeat me first before you earn the right to ask for my name. Otherwise, you’re just another disciple destined to fall at my feet.”
What audacity!
Ma Tengyun’s words stunned the surrounding disciples.
Even the elders seated on the platform were astonished.
Tian Di Sect is truly Tian Di Sect. Each of its disciples exudes dominance. With such disciples, how could the sect not flourish?
“You’re asking for death!” Ling Wuzun was furious and attacked instantly.
Ma Tengyun’s eyes gleamed with determination, as if he had already planned his strategy before the match.
Ma Tengyun’s strength was significantly inferior to Ling Wuzun’s. If nothing unexpected happened, Ma Tengyun would undoubtedly lose.
Bang!
Ling Wuzun’s palm slammed down on Ma Tengyun, but Ma Tengyun didn’t even try to dodge. Instead, he countered with a palm strike of his own, delivering a heavy blow to Ling Wuzun.
It was a direct, brute-force clash.
Ma Tengyun flew sideways like a broken kite and spat out a mouthful of blood.
Ling Wuzun, however, hadn’t expected Ma Tengyun to engage in such a direct confrontation. He was hit by the counterattack but wasn’t seriously injured.
Just as Ling Wuzun thought the match was over, he was shocked to see Ma Tengyun stand up again, seemingly unharmed.
Lin Fan watched the scene unfold and couldn’t help but smile.
This guy is amazing.
He actually dared to challenge Ling Wuzun head-on by relying on pills.
What surprised Lin Fan even more was that Ma Tengyun began using self-destruct techniques.
These self-destruct techniques involved Dao artifacts.
For an expert at the Ancient Realm, the self-destruction of Dao artifacts wouldn’t usually cause much harm. However, when detonated at close range, it was no laughing matter.
It could kill people.
Moreover, Ma Tengyun wasn’t destroying one artifact at a time; he was detonating four or five Dao artifacts simultaneously.
Rich bastards really know how to play.
The final result was Ling Wuzun spitting out a torrent of blood.
Although Ma Tengyun was severely injured, he recovered instantly and openly began consuming medicinal pills.
“Hehe!”
Each time he took a pill, Ma Tengyun sneered, as if saying, “This local tycoon is going to play you to death.”
This scene shocked everyone present.
It was just too unrealistic and overbearing, beyond what any normal person could do.
The outcome was clear: Ma Tengyun emerged victorious.
Ling Wuzun, however, was stunned. He hadn’t expected to lose. He couldn’t understand how that guy had managed to defeat him.
Those Dao artifacts exploded one after another like they were free, each detonation happening at an extremely close range, leaving no time to react.
Seeing this unfold, Elder Huo, the overseer, was momentarily at a loss for words.
“Inner sect disciple Ma Tengyun has successfully challenged and will be promoted to Divine Prodigy. Former Divine Prodigy Ling Wuzun has been defeated and will return to the inner sect as a disciple.”
When Elder Huo announced these words, the entire scene erupted.
This… this…
“Honored Sect Leader, Honored Elders, I do not wish to become a Divine Prodigy. I know my strength is inferior to his. What I wanted to prove is that even with lesser strength, one can still overpower a stronger opponent,” Ma Tengyun declared on the platform before turning and leaving.
As he was about to jump off the arena, Ma Tengyun glanced at Ling Wuzun, “I told you, you don’t deserve to know my name.”
Each word Ma Tengyun spoke struck Ling Wuzun like a slap across the face.
At this moment, Ling Wuzun was stunned. He felt that he might become the laughingstock of others from now on.
“This guy is such a show-off. He probably knows that even if he becomes a Divine Prodigy, he won’t be able to hold onto the position,” Lin Fan thought to himself.
The first match had reached its peak.
An inner sect disciple had actually won, which thrilled many inner sect disciples.
Although this guy’s victory seemed a bit strange, it was indeed impressive.
The Sect Leader of Tian Di Sect looked at the disciple and nodded approvingly. What a unique character.
Although the inner sect disciple had won the first match, no other inner sect disciples stepped forward to challenge immediately. Their main goal was to compete for the rewards of the inner sect competition.
At this moment, Elder Huo stood there and glanced at the Divine Prodigy Dao Wentian.
Dao Wentian’s expression was proud, and he stood up.
“Honored Sect Leader, although Tian Di Sect is one of the Nine Great Sects, I believe the quality of newly recruited disciples in recent years has generally been poor. I dare to challenge Elder Qingyangzi and wish to become the sect’s disciple evaluation elder,” Dao Wentian declared.
No one had anticipated that Dao Wentian would challenge Qingyangzi.
At that moment, Qingyangzi, who was standing there, was momentarily taken aback, as if he couldn’t believe it.
Lin Fan furrowed his brows. What did this mean?
“What do you mean, Dao Wentian?” Qingyangzi was furious. Was this guy implying that the disciples he had chosen for the sect were not up to par?
“I don’t mean anything in particular, Elder Qingyangzi. Your judgment is just too poor. Have you brought any promising disciples to the sect in recent years?” Dao Wentian said.
“The position of base elder should be held by the capable. As a Divine Prodigy, I have the ability to challenge elders. Will you accept my challenge?”
In Tian Di Sect, disciples could challenge base elders, but the prerequisite was that they must have reached the True Immortal Realm.
Although Dao Wentian had not yet reached the True Immortal Realm, everyone knew that he could ascend to it at any moment.
Li Qing, standing aside, looked at Dao Wentian with anger. He never expected Dao Wentian to challenge Qingyangzi.
“Granted,” Elder Huo spoke.
Qingyangzi was furious in his heart and immediately stepped onto the platform, “You brat, when have I not brought promising disciples to the sect? How dare you speak to me like this?”
“It doesn’t matter whether it’s true or not. Today, I, Dao Wentian, will challenge you,” Dao Wentian said calmly.
At this moment, all the disciples were shocked.
They never expected so many significant events to happen during this competition.
Elder Huo smiled slightly in his heart. They had been waiting for this moment for a long time, and now the timing was right.
However, some elders who had reached the True Immortal Realm or higher frowned slightly, feeling that Dao Wentian was going too far.
Elder Qingyangzi, as the disciple evaluation elder, had selected many excellent disciples for the sect, but no one had anticipated such an event today.
Although the sect had this regulation, it was rare for someone to challenge an elder.
“Three moves, and I will defeat you within three moves,” Dao Wentian coldly stared at Qingyangzi.
“You brat, don’t get too cocky,” Qingyangzi angrily replied.
Lin Fan, standing below, furrowed his brows. He knew Qingyangzi was no match for Dao Wentian.
“The match begins,” Elder Huo announced.
“First move.”
Bang!
A palm strike came crashing down, and Qingyangzi was forced to retreat rapidly.
“Second move.”
A surge of powerful spiritual energy erupted forth. Although Qingyangzi had the strength of a True Immortal, he was still no match for Dao Wentian.
“Third move.”
Bang!
“Elder…”
A figure was instantly sent flying off the arena platform.
Qingyangzi spat out a mouthful of blood, his eyes filled with boundless rage.
On the arena platform, Dao Wentian flicked his sleeve, his expression proud, “Three moves, exactly three moves, not one more.”
Li Qing immediately rushed forward, caught Qingyangzi, and examined his injuries. He then looked up angrily, “Dao Wentian, why did you strike so heavily?”
Li Qing roared furiously. He discovered that Qingyangzi’s True Immortal Laws had been severed.
“Combat is unpredictable. I didn’t take his life, which is already showing mercy. Qingyangzi’s eyes are clouded; for years, he hasn’t brought any promising disciples to the sect, hindering its development. He has failed in his duty. If the sect lacks successors in the future, he will be the greatest culprit. I have already held back,” Dao Wentian said coldly.
At this moment, Li Qing noticed that the Sect Leader was still seated silently, saying nothing, which made him even more anxious, “Sect Leader, Elder Qingyangzi has devoted his heart and soul to the sect. How can Dao Wentian speak so recklessly?”
“Oh,” the Sect Leader responded briefly.
Puchi!
Qingyangzi spat out another mouthful of blood. He never expected the Sect Leader to respond with just a single word.
“Sect Leader, I, Qingyangzi, have devoted my heart and soul to the sect,” Qingyangzi roared.
“Elder, please don’t speak,” at this moment, Lin Fan stepped forward, took out the Li Yun Pill, and wanted to give it to Qingyangzi.
However, Qingyangzi was clearly very agitated and grabbed Lin Fan’s arm, “I, Qingyangzi, have devoted my heart and soul to the sect.”
Li Qing looked at Dao Wentian, who stood on the platform with an arrogant expression, and his anger flared.
“Senior Lin, you must prove yourself,” Li Qing grabbed Lin Fan’s hands, his eyes bloodshot.
“Me?” Lin Fan was taken aback, not understanding the situation. How had this become related to him?
“Senior Lin, you were the prodigy found and brought back to the sect by Elder Qingyangzi. The elder recommended you for the Divine Prodigy position, but it was taken by the heavenly flame brought back by Elder Huo. The elder feared you would be upset, so he used his contribution points, meant for enduring heavenly tribulations, to exchange for the martial arts techniques and pills exclusive to Divine Prodigies for you.”
Upon hearing this, Lin Fan was shocked. He hadn’t expected the situation to be like this.
He took a deep breath and approached Qingyangzi, “Take the pill. The rest, I’ll prove for you.”
At this moment, Lin Fan slowly stepped onto the platform.
“Honored Sect Leader, I am Lin Fan, a disciple brought back by Elder Qingyangzi.”
The scene below was bustling with excitement.
“Wow, Ma Tengyun is really bold. I didn’t expect him to challenge the Divine Son.”
“Who knows? Maybe he’s just trying to grab attention.”
“Senior Brother Ling Wuzun is ranked 48th on the True Immortal Candidate List.”
“Hehe, nine out of the ten Divine Sons of our Heaven and Earth Sect are on the True Immortal Candidate List.”
…
“What’s your name? I didn’t expect you to have the guts to challenge me,” Ling Wuzun descended from the void and stood on the competition platform, looking at Ma Tengyun with disdain.
Ma Tengyun glanced at him lightly, “Only after you defeat me will you have the right to ask for my name. Otherwise, in my eyes, you’re just a disciple who’s about to fall.”
Bold!
Ma Tengyun’s words stunned the surrounding disciples.
Even the elders on the platform were amazed.
The Heaven and Earth Sect truly lives up to its name. The disciples here are all bold and unyielding. With such disciples, how could the sect not prosper?
“You’re asking for death,” Ling Wuzun was completely enraged and instantly attacked.
Ma Tengyun’s eyes flashed with determination, as if he had already planned his strategy before the fight.
Ma Tengyun’s strength was much weaker than Ling Wuzun’s. If nothing unexpected happened, Ma Tengyun would surely lose.
Bang!
Ling Wuzun’s palm fiercely pressed down on Ma Tengyun, but Ma Tengyun didn’t even dodge. Instead, he countered with a heavy blow to Ling Wuzun’s body.
This was a direct clash of strength.
In an instant, Ma Tengyun flew to the side like a kite with a broken string, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
Ling Wuzun didn’t expect the other party to clash head-on and was hit by Ma Tengyun’s palm, but it wasn’t a big deal.
Just as Ling Wuzun thought it was over, he saw Ma Tengyun stand up, seemingly unharmed.
Lin Fan, watching this scene, couldn’t help but laugh.
Incredible.
This guy actually managed to clash with Ling Wuzun by relying on pills.
What shocked Lin Fan even more was that Ma Tengyun started self-destructing.
The self-destruction was from Dao artifacts.
For ancient realm experts, self-destructing Dao artifacts wouldn’t cause much harm, but when they self-destruct at close range, it’s no joke.
It could kill.
And Ma Tengyun wasn’t self-destructing just one or two Dao artifacts; he self-destructed four or five at once.
Rich people sure know how to play.
The final result was that Ling Wuzun was directly blasted, vomiting blood.
Although Ma Tengyun was severely injured, he recovered in an instant and openly started taking pills again.
“Hehe!”
Every time he took a pill, Ma Tengyun sneered, as if saying, “This local tycoon is going to play you to death.”
This scene had stunned everyone.
It was too fake, too domineering, something no ordinary person could pull off.
The final result was clear: Ma Tengyun won.
Ling Wuzun, on the other hand, was completely dumbfounded. He didn’t expect to lose and had no idea how this guy managed it.
Those Dao artifacts seemed to self-destruct without any cost, exploding one after another.
Each explosion was so close that it was impossible to react.
Elder Hu, the person in charge, watched this scene and for a moment, didn’t know what to say.
“Inner disciple Ma Tengyun has successfully challenged and is promoted to Divine Son. Former Divine Son Ling Wuzun is defeated and becomes an inner disciple.”
After Elder Hu announced this, the entire scene erupted.
This… this.
“Reporting to the Sect Master and the elders, I do not wish to become a Divine Son. I know my strength is not as good as this person’s. What I want to prove is that even if my strength is inferior, I can still suppress those stronger than me,” Ma Tengyun stood on the platform and said, then turned and left.
As he was about to jump off the platform, Ma Tengyun glanced at Ling Wuzun, “I said, you’re not qualified to know my name.”
Every word Ma Tengyun spoke was like a slap, hitting Ling Wuzun’s face.
At this moment, Ling Wuzun was stunned. He felt that he might become a joke in the future.
“This guy is really good at showing off. He probably knows that even if he becomes a Divine Son, he can’t hold onto the position,” Lin Fan thought to himself.
The first match had set a high bar.
An inner disciple had actually won, which excited many inner disciples.
Although the way he won was a bit strange, it was truly domineering.
The Heaven and Earth Sect Master looked at the disciple and nodded slightly. He had a strong personality.
Although the inner disciple had a good start, for a while, no inner disciple took the initiative to fight. Their main goal was to compete for the rewards of the inner disciple competition.
At this moment, Elder Hu stood there and then looked at Divine Son Dao Wentian.
Dao Wentian stood up with a proud expression.
“Reporting to the Sect Master, although the Heaven and Earth Sect is one of the nine great orthodox sects, I believe the quality of the new disciples in recent years has been generally poor. I boldly challenge Elder Qingyangzi and wish to become the sect’s disciple assessment elder,” Dao Wentian spoke at this moment.
No one expected Dao Wentian to challenge Qingyangzi.
Qingyangzi, standing there, was slightly stunned, as if he couldn’t believe it.
Lin Fan frowned. What was the meaning of this?
“Dao Wentian, what do you mean?” Qingyangzi was furious. Was this guy saying that he hadn’t brought good disciples to the sect?
“Nothing much, Elder Qingyangzi. Your vision is too poor. In recent years, have you brought any promising disciples to the sect?” Dao Wentian said.
“The position of a basic elder is for the capable. As a Divine Son, I have the ability to challenge an elder. Do you dare to accept?”
In the Heaven and Earth Sect, disciples can challenge basic elders, but the prerequisite is that their cultivation must be at the True Immortal Realm.
Although Dao Wentian wasn’t at the True Immortal Realm, everyone knew that he could enter the True Immortal Realm at any time.
Li Qing, standing nearby, looked at Dao Wentian with anger. He didn’t expect Dao Wentian to challenge Qingyangzi.
“Approved,” Elder Hu said.
Qingyangzi was furious and directly stepped onto the platform, “You brat, when have I not brought good disciples to the sect? How dare you say that?”
“Whether you have or not is irrelevant. I, Dao Wentian, challenge you today,” Dao Wentian said indifferently.
At this moment, all the disciples were shocked.
They didn’t expect so many major events to happen during this competition.
Elder Hu smiled slightly in his heart. They had been waiting for this moment for a long time, and now the time had come.
However, some elders above the True Immortal Realm frowned, feeling that Dao Wentian was going too far.
Qingyangzi, as the disciple assessment elder, had selected many good disciples for the sect, but no one expected such a thing to happen today.
Although the sect had this rule, few people would actively challenge.
“Three moves. Within three moves, I will defeat you,” Dao Wentian coldly looked at Qingyangzi.
“Brat, don’t be so arrogant,” Qingyangzi said angrily.
Lin Fan, standing below, frowned. Qingyangzi was no match for Dao Wentian.
“The match begins,” Elder Hu said.
“First move.”
Bang!
A palm pressed down, and Qingyangzi was forced to retreat.
“Second move.”
A surge of powerful mana erupted. Although Qingyangzi was at the True Immortal Realm, he was still no match for Dao Wentian.
“Third move.”
Bang!
“Elder…”
A figure instantly fell outside the platform.
Qingyangzi spat out a mouthful of blood, his eyes filled with endless anger.
On the platform, Dao Wentian flicked his sleeve, his expression proud, “Three moves are three moves. Not one more.”
Li Qing immediately stepped forward to hold Qingyangzi, then checked his injuries and looked up, “Dao Wentian, why did you strike so heavily?”
Li Qing roared. He found that Elder Qingyangzi’s True Immortal laws had been severed.
“Fists and feet have no eyes. I didn’t take his life, which is already showing mercy. Qingyangzi’s vision is clouded. For years, he hasn’t brought any promising disciples to the sect, affecting the sect’s development. He has already failed in his duties. If the sect has no successors, he is the biggest sinner. I have already shown mercy,” Dao Wentian said coldly.
Li Qing noticed that the Sect Master was still sitting there, not saying a word, and became anxious, “Sect Master, Elder Qingyangzi has worked diligently for the sect, putting in countless efforts. Dao Wentian is talking nonsense.”
“Oh,” the Sect Master said.
Pfft!
Qingyangzi spat out a mouthful of old blood. He didn’t expect the Sect Master to only respond with one word.
“Sect Master, I, Qingyangzi, have worked hard for the sect,” Qingyangzi roared.
“Elder, don’t speak,” Lin Fan stepped forward at this moment, took out a Life-Saving Pill, and wanted to give it to Qingyangzi.
But Qingyangzi’s emotions were clearly agitated, and he grabbed Lin Fan, “I, Qingyangzi, have worked hard for the sect.”
Li Qing looked at Dao Wentian, who was standing on the platform with a proud expression, and felt a surge of anger in his heart.
“Senior Brother Lin, you need to prove yourself,” Li Qing grabbed Lin Fan, his eyes bloodshot.
“Me?” Lin Fan was stunned, not understanding what was going on. What did this have to do with him?
“Senior Brother Lin, you are the genius that Elder Qingyangzi found and brought back to the sect. The elder recommended you for the position of Divine Son, but it was taken by the Heaven and Earth Spirit Flame that Elder Hu brought back. The elder was afraid you would be unhappy, so he used his own contribution points, which were meant for his Immortal Tribulation, to exchange for the martial arts techniques and pills that only Divine Sons can have.”
Hearing this, Lin Fan was shocked. He didn’t expect things to be like this.
He then took a deep breath and came to Qingyangzi’s side, “Take the pill. I’ll prove the rest for you.”
At this moment, Lin Fan slowly walked onto the platform.
“Sect Master, disciple Lin Fan is the disciple that Elder Qingyangzi brought back.”
“Elder Qingyangzi has been wronged by this brat. I am not convinced. I heard that the first Divine Son of the sect is Dao Wentian. I am not convinced and wish to challenge him.”
When Lin Fan said this, everyone present was stunned.
Qingyangzi was also stunned. He didn’t expect Lin Fan to challenge Dao Wentian. How could he possibly win?
“Approved,” the Sect Master said. From beginning to end, it seemed like he only knew how to say simple words.
But some elders sitting next to the Sect Master felt that something was off. In such a situation, given the Sect Master’s personality, he would have definitely intervened. But what exactly happened today?
When the elders carefully observed, they were instantly dumbfounded.
On such an important day.
The Sect Master had actually sent a soulless puppet substitute again, who only knew how to say “Oh,” “Approved,” “Good,” and other simple words.
Didn’t he know that a major event had occurred?
Qingyangzi must be heartbroken.
At this moment, Lin Fan extended his hand and looked at Dao Wentian indifferently.
“One move. If you can still stand, I lose.”
Boom!
The scene exploded.
Everyone was stunned by these domineering words.
Some elders were shocked, feeling that this was unbelievable. Well, since things had reached this point, they wouldn’t take the blame. They would wait for the Sect Master to return and solve it himself.
“Haha…” Dao Wentian laughed, his eyes almost tearing up, then his expression turned cold, full of disdain, “With you?”
The Divine Sons sitting there also laughed, looking at Lin Fan as if he were a fool.
Su Hongchen and others were also completely dumbfounded.
Junior Brother Lin is really stirring up trouble.
…
When Lin Fan spoke these words, everyone present was stunned.
Even Qingyangzi was taken aback. He never expected Lin Fan to challenge Dao Wentian. How could he possibly win?
“Granted,” the Sect Leader said. From beginning to end, he seemed to only know how to say simple words.
However, some elders sitting beside the Sect Leader felt something was off. Given the Sect Leader’s usual personality, he would definitely intervene in such a situation, but what had changed today?
When the elders observed closely, they were instantly baffled.
On such an important day,
The Sect Leader had sent a soulless puppet clone again, only capable of uttering phrases like “Oh,” “Granted,” “Okay,” and “Good.”
Didn’t he realize the magnitude of the events unfolding?
Elder Qingyangzi must be feeling utterly disheartened.
At this moment, Lin Fan extended his hand and calmly looked at Dao Wentian.
“One move. If you’re still standing after that, I’ll consider myself defeated.”
Boom!
It exploded.
Everyone was stunned by this bold declaration.
Some elders looked on in astonishment, finding it unbelievable. Well, since things had escalated to this point, they decided not to take responsibility anymore and simply waited for the Sect Leader’s return to resolve the situation.
“Hahaha…” Dao Wentian laughed heartily, nearly shedding tears from his eyes. Then his expression turned to one of disdain, “You? You actually dare to challenge me?”
The Divine Prodigies seated there also burst into laughter, looking at Lin Fan as if he were a fool.
Su Hongchen and others were equally bewildered.
Brother Lin, what are you trying to do?
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