Free Web NovelChapter 241: Chapter 240: The Grand Tournament Begins
「Three days later.」
In the early morning, at the entrance to the Mystic Master Guild’s temporary courtyard.
Zuo Song, Master Hall, Honglian, Qin Shou, and the others all had their eyes fixed on the black-robed young man at the main gate.
"Qin Feng, my young friend, be careful out there. We wish you a triumphant start and hope you can seize the crown of the Hidden Dragon Points Competition!"
"Young Master, you must stay safe!"
"Young Master, your subordinates wish you success in winning the competition’s crown and overpowering the younger generation of the All Stars Academy!"
...
Qin Feng turned around, his gaze sweeping over everyone. It finally landed on the red-robed young woman, where it lingered for a moment before he nodded.
"You should all head back now."
An hour later, Qin Feng arrived at the All Stars Academy’s Martial God Arena. He met up with the many other talented contestants. Led by several Elders from the All Stars Academy, the group left the academy grounds and headed toward one of the Three Circles outside the City of Many Stars.
This brought them to the top of a Stone Mountain. The peak had been sheared flat by an unparalleled expert. The stone ground was hard and smooth, etched with faint lines that resembled sword and saber marks.
Led by the All Stars Academy Elders, the students traveled several hundred miles at a rapid pace, finally arriving atop this Stone Mountain.
Looking up, they saw they were surrounded by green mountains. Peaks rose like sheer cliffs, standing like loyal guards before a vast, ancient, and desolate forest.
The ancient trees were lush and the vast sky stretched out, wide and open, revealing only the blue expanse above. From the ancient forest below the Stone Mountain, the distant roars of Ancient Beasts could be heard.
BOOM!
A flash of fire landed nearby. A figure seemed to emerge from within the Flame, his powerful body seemingly wreathed in a scorching blaze.
Many of the geniuses’ expressions changed drastically, and they quickly backed away.
"Brother Qin Feng!"
"Brother Chunyang!"
The newcomer was none other than Lû Chunyang. He had spotted Qin Feng from a distance and came over to greet him.
"The All Stars Academy is being so secretive. Why did they bring us to this desolate place? The Spiritual Qi here is abundant, but it looks so ordinary otherwise!"
"This is our starting point for the journey to the Barbaric Realm!" A figure flashed and appeared at Qin Feng’s side.
It was another acquaintance.
Seeing this person, Qin Feng’s eyes narrowed slightly. "Xiao Yuchan!"
Xiao Yuchan’s cultivation had shockingly broken through to the Martial Arts Twelve Heavens Peak. He was now just one step away from advancing to the Martial Arts Thirteen Heavens Realm.
"Qin Feng, don’t misunderstand. I’ve come seeking to cooperate with you this time!"
His heart stirred slightly. Qin Feng turned his head to look at the devastatingly handsome youth in purple robes. "Let’s forget about cooperation. You and I have never been on the same side. It’s enough if we just don’t come to blows when the time comes."
Xiao Yuchan smiled faintly, not at all angered. Qin Feng’s rejection was entirely within his expectations.
"Qin Feng, since it’s like this, you’d best watch your back. As far as I know, quite a few people have their eyes on you this time. And it’s not just the new students; many from the previous years are also very interested in you, the Elder Cyan Dragon!"
Xiao Yuchan’s words held a hidden meaning. After speaking, he turned and walked toward another group in the crowd.
The entire plaza was now divided into a dozen or so distinct groups.
Qin Feng’s expression was pensive. Xiao Yuchan’s words had seemed like a show of force, but they were actually a warning.
Qin Feng found it a bit strange. During the trial, he and Xiao Yuchan had fought several times, nearly engaging in a battle to the death with True Flame.
’Why would Xiao Yuchan warn me?’
"A wolf in sheep’s clothing," Lû Chunyang said, his face cold as he watched Xiao Yuchan.
"Qin Feng, don’t pay any attention to that guy. He’s just trying to sow discord and mess with your mind!"
Spirits were high and a sense of excitement was palpable. One by one, figures with powerful auras gradually filled the top of the Stone Mountain.
Whether excited, thrilled, or nervous, every young face was filled with vibrant energy.
The crowd gradually quieted down. Standing shoulder to shoulder among the throng, Qin Feng, with the Beiming Divine Water Sword on his back and dressed in a Black Robe, didn’t stand out.
The All Stars Academy’s Hidden Dragon Points Competition had been held for several thousand years and had its own established procedures.
Before the competition, an Elder would first explain the traditions of the All Stars Academy.
After this Elder finished his explanation, the sound of celestial wind chimes suddenly filled the air, accompanied by waves of a fresh fragrance.
Then, from the sky above, tens of thousands of White Lotuses suddenly began to fall.
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In the crowd, one of the White Lotuses landed on Qin Feng’s palm, gradually transforming into a White Lotus Mark that seemed to become one with his skin.
A slight panic rippled through the crowd.
These White Lotuses were too bizarre!
In the sky above the Stone Mountain, a distorted, irregular mass of white light suddenly descended.
An immense pressure bore down. A majestic voice, tinged with a gentle yet imposing authority, emanated from within the light.
"Students, this year’s Hidden Dragon Points Competition will be held at Heaven-Reaching Ridge in the Barbaric Realm. The mark on your hands is called the White Lotus Mark! This mark will serve as your life-saving measure. If it shatters, I will personally bring you back to this Stone Mountain. Of course, that also means you will be completely eliminated and lose your qualification to compete!"
With that, everyone understood the significance of the White Lotus Mark on their hands.
The commotion subsided slightly.
The powerful expert within the white light continued to speak.
"This Hidden Dragon Points Competition will last for two months. During this time, the more Barbaric Beasts you kill, the more magnificently the White Lotus Mark on your hand will bloom. Moreover, as you defeat more enemies, the color of this White Lotus will also change, and you will receive some additional benefits!"
"For example, it can bolster your cultivation. The White Lotus Mark can absorb the Essence Blood of the Fierce Beasts you kill and transform it into the purest Primordial Power to feed back to you...!"
The expert hadn’t finished speaking, but everyone understood what he meant.
Qin Feng could hear the sound of many young experts around him swallowing hard.
The temptation was too great!
’You can level up just by killing Barbaric Beasts!’
Qin Feng’s eyes flickered. He was beginning to understand why so many experts were participating in the Hidden Dragon Points Competition this time, including even some new students at the Martial Arts Seventh and Eighth Heavens.
This wasn’t just a competition; it was a rare opportunity!
Even if they couldn’t make it into the top ten, they could still save two or three years of cultivation time.
Lowering his head, Qin Feng’s gaze fell on the White Lotus Mark in his palm. The pure white Lotus was currently just an immature bud, its petals tightly closed, yet to bloom.
"Your task is to make the petals of this White Lotus bloom as much as possible. The more petals that open, the higher your ranking will be. In the end, we will declare the student whose Lotus has bloomed to the highest grade as the Leader of this year’s competition!"
After sweeping its gaze over all the young Martial Artists participating in the competition, the mass of white light spoke with a laugh. "Now, everyone will begin entering the Star Realm Teleportation Gate before you in batches. Each batch will consist of one hundred people, teleporting once every two hundred breaths. The entire process must be completed within the time it takes for two incense sticks to burn! Finally, I wish you all good luck!"
As the voice faded, the white light suddenly vanished from the sky.
An Elder stepped forward and shouted, "Alright, everyone, start teleporting from here in batches of one hundred! Be quick about it, no dawdling!"
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