The End of the Immortal Path

Chapter 36 First, do you need to prove it?
Challenging for first place is nothing unusual.

Some people may be number one in academic scores, but that doesn't mean they are number one in actual combat.

Therefore, in order to promote the first place.

The top spot in each courtyard can be challenged.

However, very few people are challenged.

Luo Xuan has been number one for so long, and Fang Yong, who is number two, has never challenged her.

If Fang Yong doesn't move, no one else will take the initiative to challenge him.

I can't afford to lose that face.

Jiang Man had just come up, and while others were still looking up to him, the third-ranked player dared to jump out and challenge him.

This is truly an insult to the number one team.

After all, the second one didn't say a word.

Everyone else was watching the situation here.

In the past, few people would have paid much attention to whether Jiang Man was being challenged.

But these days are different.

He's the strongest person in the Sixth Courtyard.

A genius who commands everyone's attention just by standing there.

Now that someone is challenging such a genius, who wouldn't be interested and curious?
Even Luo Xuan and Fang Yong, who had been cultivating all along, had to take notice.

They used to disregard it, but now they listen attentively.

This is the absolute change brought about by being number one.

However, he challenged Chang Qiwen privately.

Jiang Man felt puzzled.

"In private, it's about saving face for the other party, but it can also lead to serious harm," Little Fatty explained.

"Can I refuse?" Jiang Man asked.

Why should I fight him?

Does a single question from the other party force you into a vortex of proof?
Being number one is being number one; do we need their approval?

If you disagree, you can talk to Mr. Zhao and ask him to explain what the first point really means.

Explain whether there is any water content in the first part.

challenge?

That would only cause trouble for yourself; why bother proving anything?

If proof is needed, what's the point of having scores?
"Sure, but many people would agree," Little Fatty explained from the side. "Besides proving the value of first place, agreeing to the challenge also..."

Challengers also have to pay a challenge fee.

"Openly challenge the Five Hundred Spirit Sources."

"A private challenge to obtain a thousand spiritual resources."

Upon hearing this, before Little Fatty could continue speaking, Jiang Man stepped forward, politely bowed to Chang Qiwen, and said, "I accept your challenge."

First, one must have the magnanimity of a first-rate person.

Be tolerant of others and give them opportunities.

Without the magnanimity to embrace all rivers, how can one stand at the pinnacle of a small courtyard?

When will this number one be?

Chang Qiwen was quite surprised, not expecting Jiang Man to agree so readily. He then handed over a bag and said, "This contains one thousand spirit resources. When are you free?"

"Tonight," Jiang Man said.

The two did not arrange a meeting place.

Instead, he asked Chang Qiwen to go to him.

Since it's a private matter, they naturally don't like being watched.

After Chang Qiwen left, Jiang Man looked at Luo Xuan and the others.

Luo Xuan nodded slightly and continued cultivating, while Fang Yong snorted and began cultivating as well.

Cheng Yu smiled and went about her own business.

These are all at the sixth level of Qi Refining.

Only they are qualified to take on the challenge.

Unfortunately, there was only one challenger, Chang Chi-wen.

"I thought you were going to refuse," the chubby boy said after a moment's thought. "Do you have a chance of winning?"

He knew that Jiang Man basically didn't practice magic.

Despite his high cultivation level, his actual combat skills are somewhat average.

Beating Song Qing is no problem, but beating the top four is a big problem.

Jiang Man smiled without saying a word.

The meaning is clear: full of confidence.

However, Xiao Pang still reminded Jiang Man to be careful, because if he was seriously injured and unable to participate in the next assessment, he would completely miss out on the competition for a spot.

Without a doubt, Jiang Man went there for the quota.

Little Fatty couldn't believe it; just a few months ago, he was at the bottom with his team, and now he was inexplicably at the top.

The outcome is still uncertain, and countless dark horses are emerging.

Unfortunately, it wasn't them who became the dark horse.

"Did the First one come today?" Fu Yidan asked as she entered.

Jiang Man responded immediately.

Fu Yidan looked at Jiang Man, her eyes showing some surprise.

江满
For many years, he wore coarse linen clothes, and his body smelled either of sweat or the sour stench of the stable.

She had considered that others would strive to do the same.

But I never imagined that Jiang Man could reach the top in one step.

He still wears coarse linen clothes, but he no longer smells bad.

Moreover, he was radiating light just by standing there.

That's the effect of being number one. Finally, she calmly said, "Stand in the first row."

After Jiang Man stood still, she continued, "You haven't received many spells, nor have you learned many. You need to put more effort into this this month."

Jiang Man nodded, indicating that he understood.

I really didn't have time before.

Now it's time to fill the sixth "gourd".

Reaching the optimal state of the sixth level of Qi Refining.

Then learn magic techniques.

Since the techniques are based on innate qi, they shouldn't be too difficult to learn.

It's just about seeing what I need to learn.

This time, Fu Yidan will be explaining "Sancai Jin".

The original plan was to use the "Dragon Suppression Technique", but since Jiang Man only knew the "Six Harmonies Palm" and the "Three Talents Strength", the Three Talents Strength was chosen instead.

This is the first-class privilege.

This is still the best in the small courtyard; if it were the best in Qingyun Pavilion...

The progress of Qingyun Pavilion must be benchmarked against its own.

After the explanation, it's time for practice.

Jiang Man's sparring partner this time is Luo Xuan, who came in second place.

Even if he spends the rest of his time improving his Three Talents Strength, he can only reach level five at most.

The opponent's Three Talents Strength is most likely at level nine.

They're no match for me.

Unless you use your full strength, and combine it with the Divine Step and Six Harmonies Palm.

Otherwise, there's no chance of winning.

The Three Powers emphasize the strength of the force. There is one force for every three layers, and three forces for every nine layers. The first six layers are obvious force, and the last six layers are hidden force.

Therefore, the fifth floor is in front of the ninth floor of the other party.

It's like throwing an egg against a rock.

The hidden force can not only easily break through the visible force attached to the hand, but also severely damage the internal organs.

Therefore, practicing this alone is also very risky.

"Don't worry." Luo Xuan looked at Jiang Man calmly and said, "I will spar with you at the same level."

Luo Xuan had no intention of bullying anyone.

For her, there was no need for that.

Jiang Man was somewhat surprised.

Is this young lady really that easy to talk to?

Won't the other person feel hurt?
After all, he had been hired by the other party to spar with him not long ago, and now he had surpassed him.

A gap in one's cultivation level can cause one's mindset to become unbalanced.

Taking action in secret is perfectly reasonable.

However, since the other party had said so, I no longer hesitated.

After Jiang Man cultivated for an hour, he successfully entered the fifth level.

The next step is sparring.

The Three Talents Force is not very strong when it is used, but each time it is used, there is a powerful collision of forces.

This will help Jiang Man understand things more quickly.

The improvement was also more rapid.

In comparison, Song Qing could indeed improve better by associating with stronger individuals.

However, Jiang Man remained wary of the other party resorting to underhanded tactics.

Fortunately, by the end of the sparring session, the opponent had not resorted to any underhanded tactics.

The other party simply bowed politely and then went back to cultivating.

She's truly a rich heiress.

Jiang Man couldn't help but sigh, "What excellent upbringing!"

Fang Yong and Cheng Yu were fighting fiercely.

Both of them are at the ninth level of the Three Talents Strength, and they are truly gaining practical experience.

In the afternoon, it was time for cultivation.

Jiang Man, as always, focused intently on his cultivation, primarily using the Three Talents Force.

He stands at the head of the group, and everyone will be watching him.

If he doesn't leave, the others will have no choice but to train with him.

It's one thing to be like this when you're in last place, but you're still working so hard when you're in first place.

They leave no way for anyone else to survive.

Little Fatty was miserable because Luo Xuan had been knocked out of first place.

She couldn't possibly be the first to leave; firstly, how could she leave if she didn't leave first?
For a while, everyone started practicing even later.

When Jiang Man finished, Luo Xuan asked curiously, "What time do you usually cultivate until?"

Jiang Man looked puzzled.

Luo Xuan added, "What time do you cultivate until tonight?"

"I'll cultivate until dawn," Jiang Man replied.

Luo Xuan looked bewildered: "It's dawn, aren't you going to rest?"

"Do you want to rest?" Jiang Man asked in return.

Luo Xuan frowned: "Shouldn't we rest?"

"How can you sleep so soundly at such a young age?" Jiang Man replied before leaving the courtyard.

The crowd was left looking completely bewildered.

(End of this chapter)