A Top Scholar in Everything

Chapter 1288: Chapter 1274: Outer Sect Tournament

After wandering around the Scripture Repository for quite a while.

Baiyu finally decided on the book "Calm Wind Sword", which is considered one of the more popular offensive sword techniques among Outer Sect disciples.

An Outer Sect disciple can only borrow one Cultivation Technique at a time.

So Baiyu only took this Calm Wind Sword book and returned to Yangxin Hall to begin his arduous and long journey of immortal cultivation.

It only took four days for Baiyu to master the Calm Wind Sword to the Peak realm, then he went to Scripture Peak to exchange for a new swordsmanship manual and continued his cultivation.

In the blink of an eye, three months passed.

These three months.

Baiyu was almost constantly cultivating, without slacking off for a moment, even though to outsiders, it seemed like he was just lying in a chair daily, either sleeping or sunbathing. But only he knew he was genuinely doing exactly that.

After all, many times.

Sleeping is also a form of cultivation.

Of course.

In these months, his efforts weren’t solely limited to the path of immortal cultivation. The restrictions set by the flower bud within him were also lifted by one-third.

Extraordinary, Violent Eruption, Qi Xuan, Spirit Transformation, Giant Spirit Realm.

He should barely be considered a cultivator at the Peak of Spirit Transformation, but in a week or two, he should possess strength comparable to the Giant Spirit realm.

Giant Spirit realm.

In the Star Shining Sect, it’s already sufficient to become a Peak Master of a mountain.

By that time.

He will essentially have escaped the initial dangers and can methodically cultivate, quietly enhancing his strength in immortal cultivation.

Over these three months.

Bai Changqiu only visited Baiyu once, seeing him still alive and well, he clearly breathed a sigh of relief.

Managing to endure these months.

And still living comfortably.

Showed that this brother of his had already adapted to life in the Immortal Cultivation Realm.

Baiyu could clearly sense that Bai Changqiu had also broken through to the Spirit Transformation realm, with extremely rapid cultivation speed, reaching a thousand miles in one day, so to speak.

However.

Such rapid cultivation speed made Baiyu slightly perplexed.

He knew.

In this Profound Origin Realm, many people would fall victim to "killing the hen to get the eggs," their Dao Species taken by high-level cultivators to nurture themselves.

"Hopefully, it’s not that kind of situation."

Baiyu sighed lightly in his heart.

At this moment.

Hu Li rushed in and said to Baiyu, "The Outer Sect Tournament, want to go take a look?"

"Hm?"

Baiyu said with some surprise, "Outer Sect entering Inner Sect competition?"

"Of course, this time there seem to be over three hundred spots, quite a lot, but trying to stand out in the competition among ten thousand Outer Sect disciples and vie for these three hundred spots is no easy task. Now you going to take a look will greatly help you in entering the Inner Sect later."

Hu Li said.

Baiyu thought for a moment, and finally nodded, "Okay, I’ll go and take a look."

...

Besides Cyan Seed Peak.

Other peaks also have some Outer Sect disciples, but not as many as Cyan Seed Peak.

All competitions of the Star Shining Sect.

Are held on Martial Combat Peak.

It’s one of the eighteen main peaks, geographically treacherous, with no less than a hundred combat platforms of varying sizes.

But usually, the kind of competitions where Outer Sect disciples are promoted to Inner Sect disciples, and Inner Sect disciples to True Disciples, are held on the main competition platform at the top of the mountain.

Of course, that decides rankings.

There was previously a big selection to pick three hundred winners from ten thousand Inner Sect disciples.

Baiyu and Hu Li made their way to Martial Combat Peak, arriving to find it already crowded, surrounded by eager Outer Sect disciples.

Some like Baiyu.

Are just here to watch and familiarize themselves with the process to prepare for the future.

While others.

Are today’s protagonists, those Outer Sect disciples competing in the tournament, advancing to the Inner Sect.

At this moment.

A person wearing Elder attire stepped out, standing on the high platform before the crowd to announce, "The Outer Sect Tournament starts today.

We have already arranged the testing location.

That is what you see.

The cave behind me.

You need to enter this cave, and the first three hundred to reach the cave’s endpoint will pass this test.

The difficulty of this test site is very high.

Remember, those who enter the cave first don’t necessarily have an advantage, and those who enter later don’t necessarily lag behind.

Those who enter first often encounter many dangers.

Alright, is everyone ready?"

The Elder stood on the high platform, looking down at the crowd below.

The multitude of Outer Sect disciples all raised their heads, indicating they were ready.

"Then... the Outer Sect Tournament begins now!"

The Elder called out.

A countless number of Outer Sect disciples immediately sprang into action at that moment, rushing towards the cave one after another.

Those with superior strength.

All moved to the forefront of the team, unafraid of danger, and sufficiently confident in their skills, so they naturally took the lead to ensure they would be among those three hundred.

Watching the grand procession charging in.

Baiyu suddenly thought of a question: "Can I join directly now?"

Hu Li nodded: "Certainly, but you are already quite behind now, going now makes it difficult to advance."

This was a tactful statement.

Just beginning in the Immortal Cultivation Realm and barely practiced for a few months, how could one possibly enter the Inner Sect from the Outer Sect?

Baiyu, in the short term.

Is unlikely to get into the Inner Sect.

However, trying isn’t bad, experiencing it firsthand is also helpful for future promotion tournaments.

"Didn’t that Elder say before, those entering first might not have an advantage, those entering later might not have a disadvantage. So I’ve decided to go and see at least understand what’s happening."

Baiyu said with a smile.

Hu Li nodded: "Indeed, it’s a good idea. Go ahead, you might still catch up with the main group."

"No hurry, I’ll wait a bit."

Baiyu said: "Since I’m just here to watch, I’ll wait until those participating in the tournament are done going in."

Actually.

Baiyu initially didn’t know the situation here, but when arriving at the scene found the tournament is a passage mode rather than one-on-one duels, which allows for much flexibility.

After all.

Passing as one of the first three hundred to reach the endpoint.

Doesn’t specify how to get there.

Once obtaining Inner Sect disciple status, Baiyu can act more conveniently, but this also brings many issues.

For instance, gaining more attention.

However.

Everything carries risks.

No situation is completely safe and risk-free.

Baiyu took a deep breath, entering the cave at the end of the line.

Once inside the cave.

He discovered it concealed vastness not apparent from outside, with intricately designed traps and combat dolls like iron or wooden figures crafted using Immortal Armor and Soldier Skill. Overall, this test presents considerable difficulty for these Outer Sect disciples.