Immortal Demonic Path

Chapter 16 Sword Clan Tournament

He couldn't stand up for his own disciple when he was being bullied.

Elder Bai Yuquan sighed inwardly, knowing that it would be useless for him to go to the sect leader.

Unable to avenge his apprentice, he could only offer him more care!

As a result, Niu Wendao gained a lot of resources and protective measures.

"The Longevity Cult is really good; with just a few words, I've gained a bunch of resources."

Niu asked himself, "He's truly a good friend!"

Li Changsheng, meanwhile, silently cultivated by circulating the Lingxu Profound Technique and the Body Refining Method.

Time passed, and the day of the Sword Clan Tournament arrived as scheduled.

A disciple brought him a sword token to participate in the competition, instructing him to arrive on time for the contest.

Li Changsheng had no choice but to leave Nie Qiu's residence and head to the martial arts competition venue.

Not far away, at the place where the disciples of Spirit Sword Peak practice their spells.

Ten arenas have now been set up, surrounded by disciples of Lingxu Cave Heaven.

There were people from the sword lineage, as well as those from the alchemy and weapon lineages, who came to watch.

The scene was lively, but Li Changsheng didn't like it.

"The elder has arrived!"

"The sect leader has arrived."

A series of exclamations rang out, and Li Changsheng looked up.

A man with half-white hair, wearing a purple Taoist robe, with a resolute expression, and a golden jade pendant hanging from his waist.

This person is none other than Ge Wangxian, the head of Lingxu Cave Heaven, who has reached the Golden Elixir Rejuvenation Realm.

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Behind him stood an elderly man with white hair and a youthful face, his skin as smooth as a baby's, and a kind smile on his face.

This person is Gu Hengtong, the Grand Elder of Lingxu Cave Heaven, who has reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.

"Welcome, Sect Leader! Welcome, Grand Elder!"

The disciples bowed and greeted each other in unison.

The sect leader stepped onto the arena, his face full of smiles.

He stepped onto the arena, surveyed the entire audience, and all the disciples fell silent.

"The biennial Three Sects Martial Arts Tournament is different this year, because geniuses from our Lingxu Cave Heaven are flocking to it, and its future is sure to be glorious!"

Ge Wangxian's expression turned solemn as he surveyed the entire room: "As all the disciples know, I, the sect leader, have heard of the seven-day Qi cultivation practice I undertook for Changchun."

"Senior Brother Changchun possesses unparalleled talent and peerless beauty!"

"Senior Brother Changchun is exceptionally talented; he will surely pursue the path of immortality in the future."

A group of disciples frantically praised him.

Li Changsheng echoed the praise, behaving no differently from the ordinary disciples.

He didn't care how talented someone was; aside from the ancient demon Qingniu, he hadn't seen any geniuses.

Ge Wangxian was very satisfied with the disciples' reactions and nodded, saying, "Although Changchun is a genius, the sect has another genius, Elder Bai Yuquan, a being of ancient demon blood, Niu Wendao! Truly, Heaven blesses our Lingxu Cave Heaven!"

The news of Niu Wendao had already spread throughout the entire sect, and many disciples had even gone to the prison in hopes of encountering the ancient demon.

"May Heaven bless Lingxu Grotto! May Heaven bless Lingxu!"

The disciples shouted excitedly.

If Niu Wendao and Changchun both grow up, they will surely bring Lingxu Cave Heaven to a new level.

Ge Wangxian pressed his hands together and said, "Changchun and Niu Wendao possess the potential of the Primordial Pearl. They will surely surpass me, the sect leader, and lead the sect to prosperity in the future."

"The essence of the Primordial Pearl?"

The disciples were in uproar, utterly shocked.

The sect leader also takes the Golden Elixir and the Primordial Pearl.

Will they all surpass the sect leader in the future?

That Lingxu Cave Heaven must be even more advanced!

"In this Sword Clan Martial Arts Tournament, Changchun and Niu Wendao will not compete with you; you will still have ten spots."

Ge Wangxian's voice rang out: "After ten people are selected, we will compete with you again. This will not affect your rankings."

"The sect leader is wise!" The disciples immediately erupted in cheers.

Several peak Qi Refining Stage 9 experts almost jumped up in excitement.

They had always been wary of Changchun and Niu Wendao, and were not confident they could deal with them.

Since the sect leader has said this, then it's still ten Foundation Establishment Pills that can be contested.

"Alright, I hereby announce the commencement of the Lingxu Cave Heaven Sword Clan Martial Arts Tournament. Those who have registered, please come up on stage to draw lots."

After Ge Wangxian finished speaking, he looked at Gu Hengtong and said, "The Grand Elder will preside over everything at this martial arts competition."

After speaking, he stepped down from the arena, and his disciples brought over tables and chairs.

Gu Hengtong stepped onto the number one arena, his expression calm: "As before, use your sword token to draw lots on stage."

As soon as he finished speaking, one by one the disciples leaped onto the arena, each holding a palm-sized sword token.

Li Changsheng also had one in his hand. He sighed helplessly and headed to Arena Number Ten.

There were already disciples lining up on the arena, so he took a picture of them below.

One by one, the disciples drew lots, took their fortune slips, and left the arena to wait quietly.

Soon, it was Li Changsheng's turn, and he drew number eighty-three.

The draw was not in any particular order, and there were a total of 120 spots for the martial arts competition. Participants would compete against those next in line based on their draw numbers.

Number one will compete against number two, number three against number four, and so on. He will compete against number eighty-four.

"Junior brother, are you number eighty-three?" A disciple with a mole on the corner of his mouth glanced at him and saw his number.

Li Changsheng asked, "Senior brother, could it be number eighty-four?"

"No, I am seventy-two," the disciple said.

Li Changsheng didn't say much. Ten arenas opened simultaneously, with two people fighting each time, totaling twenty people.

He and his disciples, who were also participating in the competition, waited patiently on the sidelines.

One by one, disciples at the Qi Refining Realm stepped onto the stage. Li Changsheng looked at these disciples, and even the weakest among them was at the seventh level of Qi Refining.

Each one of them was in their prime, full of youthful vigor and confidence.

He also observed the techniques and methods of these people. They were at the Qi Refining Realm, but they did not know how to use flying swords; they only knew ordinary sword techniques.

However, they all learned other techniques, such as palm strikes.

Although the Palm Thunder of the Qi Refining Realm only produces the sound of thunder without the actual lightning, its palm force is still incredibly powerful and domineering, which is quite remarkable.

"So powerful! This sword strike could probably threaten someone at the eighth level of Qi Refining!"

One of the disciples suddenly exclaimed.

On the number ten arena, two disciples wielded swords with lightning speed, their movements so swift that they left behind afterimages on the stage.

Li Changsheng recognized the sword technique they used: the Thirteen Swords of Lingxu.

This sword technique emphasizes speed and ruthlessness, with each move aimed at a vital point. The thirteen sword strikes cover all directions around the enemy, leaving them nowhere to hide.

Almost all the disciples of Lingxu Cave Heaven practice this sword technique.

His own Lingyun Three Swords were not as popular as the Lingxu Thirteen Swords.

The Three Swords of Spirit Cloud are elusive and unpredictable. They feign weakness to find the enemy's weakness, then unleash the fury of dark clouds to kill with a single blow.

Li Changsheng felt that the Thirteen Swords of Lingxu were more like the swords of a brute. Although they looked very strong, they emphasized momentum and the determination to kill the enemy.

He didn't like this kind of swordsmanship; if he couldn't kill the enemy in one go, his momentum would dissipate, and he might not even have a chance to escape.

The Lingyun Three Swords are still the best; they allow for retreat at any time, prioritizing survival.

In this kind of martial arts competition, the key factors are mastery of swordsmanship, combat experience, and cultivation level.

A quarter of an hour later, the first round of the competition ended, and ten disciples were eliminated. They looked indignant and said that they would fight again next year and would definitely defeat their opponents.

The disciples below were discussing what they should do if they encountered the opponent and whether they could defeat him.

Some were full of confidence, while others were already feeling uneasy.

Li Changsheng remained calm, showing no concern. He simply went up and admitted defeat.

(End of this chapter)