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Gu Fan had no idea why Qi Zongyuan had praised him.

But since the sect leader was satisfied and he had passed this test, he was relieved and returned to his original position under the curious gazes of the other contestants.

Liu Shentong glanced at Gu Fan with slight surprise, then pointed to the next person.

Meanwhile, above Qingyun.

Elder Chen's gaunt face flushed red, his voice trembling with barely suppressed anger as he glared at True Person Xuanji and shouted, "Cheating! This is cheating!"

"It must be Xuanji who leaked the sect's decision in violation of regulations, otherwise how could this kid's answer be such a coincidence?"

Xuanji Zhenren glanced at Elder Chen out of the corner of her eye and sneered, "You're supposed to be a Golden Core cultivator, have you lost your mind?"

"Leaving aside the fact that leaking information without authorization is a serious crime, the method for dealing with the three sects of Chen Kingdom and Manghuang Mountain was devised by us in the Lingxiao Palace less than an hour ago. Do you think I could have foreseen this?"

Elder Chen was speechless for a moment, his lips trembling as he was unable to utter a sound.

After hesitating for a moment, he let out a heavy snort and turned his head away.

Seeing this, Master Xuanji chuckled to himself and looked at Gu Fan with admiration.

Although he told Gu Fan a few days ago to think more about the situation in Qionghua Realm, he did not mention the attitude of the Lingxiao Sect's higher-ups towards neighboring countries. The struggle for the position of true disciples is a test of decision-making ability, which any cultivator with a little foundation can know.

Even so, Gu Fan's performance still exceeded Xuanji Zhenren's expectations.

Just before the competition for the position of true disciple began, the Golden Core cultivators were discussing important matters of the sect in the Lingxiao Palace.

The most pressing issue is the relationship with the three rulers of Chen.

The Lingxiao Sect had been fighting with the three sects of Chen for many years. Under pressure from the Manghuang Mountain and Wu Kingdom, it needed to recruit more disciples. Therefore, it was inevitable that they would choose to negotiate with Chen Kingdom to divide the Cloud Mist Sea.

Supporting the Hualing Sect with elixirs, magical artifacts, and other supplies was also one of the topics discussed.

After all, the Hualing Sect has a large number of disciples, and after the loss of the Demon Refining Pot, there is a significant shortage of resources. If the Lingxiao Sect does not want to send a large number of disciples to the Wilderness Mountain to fight against the demons, it will need to provide more resources.

What surprised many Golden Core cultivators even more was Gu Fan's idea of ​​establishing a pass in Xuan Yin Mountain.

Although some Golden Elixir Realm cultivators have proposed similar ideas, they have never implemented them due to the complex and intertwined interests involved.

Once a pass is established, not only will it consume a massive amount of resources, but the cultivators who guard the pass will also reap huge benefits, making it impossible for anyone not to be tempted.

However, Master Xuanji knew that the Golden Core cultivator who first proposed the idea was secretly appointed by the sect leader, Qi Zongyuan.

"This move truly struck a chord with the sect leader; no wonder he was praised in public."

"My disciple is indeed outstanding, far superior to that Chen fellow."

Xuanji Zhenren was secretly pleased with herself.

......

Let's leave aside the controversies surrounding the Golden Elixir Immortal.

Under Liu Shentong's selection, the disciples vying for the position ascended the Questioning Platform one by one, and the process proceeded extremely smoothly.

Some people stepped down from the platform before a quarter of an hour had passed, while others lingered for nearly half an hour.

The longest-serving candidate had been on stage for half an hour without finishing his answer when the platform suddenly emitted a red glow, the barrier automatically disintegrated, and the light screen within the barrier disappeared.

The disciple was sweating profusely with anxiety, only to be declared out of the competition.

Only then did everyone realize that the Questioning Platform had a time limit.

In the end, exactly twenty people successfully passed the "Questioning Platform," while one-third of them were unfortunately eliminated.

As the unsuccessful disciples on either side left the stage in despair, Liu Shentong announced loudly:

"The test of conscience is over. Next, we will proceed with the ranking competition. Disciples, please come forward and draw lots."

Upon hearing this, not only did the participating disciples pause, but even the spectators perked up.

No one knew what was happening inside the Questioning Platform; the only thing that mattered was the contest of magic.

As Liu Shen finished speaking, he waved his sleeve and released thirty blue light orbs.

Gu Fan reached out and took one, crushed it in his hand to reveal a token with the number twelve written on it.

After all the participating disciples had been drawn, Liu Shentong leaped into the sky and waved a command flag.

In an instant, the plaza at the foot of Jade Void Peak began to shake violently.

The stone platform where Gu Fan and the others were located slowly rose up, facing the stone platform where the seven true disciples were located, each occupying one side of the square. One after another, the original square lit up with light, forming an octagonal cylindrical barrier.

After the tremors subsided, Liu Shentong immediately announced the rules for the competition for the position:

"Participating disciples will step forward in order of their assigned numbers and may choose an empty seat or challenge an incumbent disciple."

"If you can win the battle, you can take the position of the opponent's true disciple. The person who defends the arena until the end will officially become the true disciple."

"Those making their debut on stage, as well as disciples who have secured a position of true successor, cannot be challenged consecutively."

"During the battle, spirit beasts are not prohibited, but only one can be used, and its cultivation level cannot exceed that of the participating disciple. Talismans and true treasures are also not allowed; only ordinary spirit talismans and magic tools are permitted."

After speaking, Liu Shentong surveyed the participating disciples and asked, "Is there anything you don't understand?"

Liu Shentong paused for a moment, but no one responded.

"In that case, the disciple who drew number one, please step forward."

Liu Shentong paused for a moment, but no one responded.

"In that case, the disciple who drew number one, please step forward."

As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Daoyuan, with a gloomy face, flew down from the stone platform and unhesitatingly chose one of the three empty stone platforms to occupy a position as a true disciple.

"Tsk," Gu Fan looked at Liu Daoyuan with some sympathy.

There were only three vacant positions for the true master, and there were as many as twenty disciples participating in the competition.

In other words, the first disciple to appear may have to go through up to ten rounds of combat to successfully defend the title. The earlier they appear, the more disadvantaged they are, not only because their magic power is consumed, but also because their information is leaked and they are more likely to be targeted.

Of course, if someone is powerful enough, no one might dare to provoke them, and they might not even need to go through a round of combat. In fact, participating disciples could choose to challenge current disciples, but that would obviously not be a wise move.

Furthermore, with the restrictions on talismans and the limitation on summoning only one spirit beast, the cultivator's combat prowess is almost entirely put to the test.

"Twelfth place is not a bad position."

Gu Fan looked at the token in his palm again, a slight smile playing on his lips.

After Liu Daoyuan, disciples number two and three indeed chose empty seats, and their expressions were equally unpleasant.

"Next," Liu Shentong said coldly.

Chen Suzhen flew down from the stone platform in response, glanced around, and then looked at a middle-aged cultivator dressed in black robes.

"Fellow Daoist Xin Rui, please." Chen Suzhen bowed respectfully.

Xin Rui was the second disciple to step onto the stage. Upon hearing this, his expression was grave but he remained calm. He leaped into the barrier and returned the greeting with a cupped hand.

"I have heard that Fellow Daoist Chen is quite skilled in combat, and I am finally able to witness it today."

Chen Suzhen smiled shyly and waved her hand, saying, "Not at all, not at all! Senior Brother Xin, you flatter me!"

Just then, Liu Shentong took out a small bell, flicked it with his finger, and produced a loud chime, announcing the start of the duel.

next moment.

Before Chen Suzhen could lower her hand, an eight-sided water-splitting sword suddenly appeared in her hand.

As magic power was infused, light blue runes appeared on the spine of the sword, and a powerful stream of dark blue water swirled around the sword, transforming it into a giant sword over ten feet long.

As she drew the Water-Splitting Sword, Chen Suzhen activated her escape technique and charged fiercely towards Xin Rui.

Xin Rui had barely recovered his senses when he saw Chen Suzhen charging towards him, greatsword raised high. His eyes widened in shock, and he shouted, "You attacked me from behind!"

In the rush, Xin Rui only had time to summon a round shield to protect himself while quickly retreating.

But Chen Suzhen was not about to give him a chance to escape!

The dark blue greatsword suddenly fell, crashing into the round shield like a mountain pressing down, producing a dull, resounding boom.

This water-splitting sword was custom-made by Gu Fan for Chen Suzhen. Gu Fan took into account the "Han Hai Chong Xuan Zhen Jing" he was practicing and emphasized the vastness and weight of water.

During the forging process, rare spiritual materials such as Nine Nether Frost Crystal, which can be used as materials for magic weapons, were also added. If Chen Suzhen successfully forms her core in the future, she can refine it into a magic weapon again!

Chen Suzhen's attack caused the heavens and earth to collapse.

The water flowing on the giant sword was no ordinary thing; Chen Suzhen had also infused it with the Divine Water of the Heavy Profound Realm. The round shield only managed to block it for a moment before the giant sword slammed into Xin Rui.

Xin Rui tumbled and fell, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

Before he could even get up, everything went black, and Chen Suzhen, wielding a giant sword, caught up with him again, the blade pointed directly at Xin Rui's neck.

A bell rang out.

Liu Shentong looked at Chen Suzhen strangely and announced, "Chen Suzhen wins!"

Chen Suzhen flicked her giant sword, dispersing the water flow, and a gentle smile reappeared as she stepped forward and bent down to stroke Xin Rui.

"Senior brother, you flatter me."

"I'll give way my ass!" Xin Rui shouted angrily, "I thought you were a decent guy, but I didn't expect you to be so uncivilized!"

Chen Suzhen chuckled and didn't argue.

The competition for the position of true disciple was extremely fierce, and since he had entered the scene very early, he naturally tried to conserve as much energy as possible.

Having won this battle, he didn't care if Xin Rui cursed him a couple of times.

Xin Rui then made two more uncouth criticisms, which Chen Suzhen listened to with a smile before helplessly clutching her chest and retreating.

According to the rules, the ringing of the bell signifies the start of the contest. It was his carelessness that gave Chen Suzhen an opportunity, so he can't really blame anyone else.

It was just that the opportunity he had painstakingly accumulated through twenty silver token recruitments had slipped away, which made him particularly upset.

After Xin Rui left the stage, Chen Suzhen stood on the platform for true disciples.

The next disciple leaped into the barrier.

When the crowd saw the person's face clearly, they immediately erupted in commotion.

"It's Xu Changsheng!"