How can simply creating a sect make you invincible?

There are 283 numbered cards in the lottery box. Each numbered card comes in a pair. For example, if you both draw the number 1, it means you are opponents. Now, line up in an orderly fashion and draw your numbers.

Upon hearing the referee's voice, the more than 500 prodigies around lined up to draw their own battle number plates, occasionally glancing sideways at the 5-year-old child.

Xiao Ningyun was completely unaware of the stares around her, and even found it quite amusing!

When everyone had drawn their number plates, only Xiao Ningyun remained on the scene.

Her eyes were fixed on the jade box for drawing lots, which floated in mid-air. She moved forward steadily, step by step, her small, soft legs carrying a calm and composed air as she glanced at the cold, polished white jade arena.

Kun Kun immediately went over and picked up Xiao Ningyun in one arm, saying, "Junior Sister, let me help you, haha!"

"Thank you, Junior Brother Kun Kun!"

The murmurs from the audience continued unabated, as deafening as thunder.

"She's really going to draw lots? This child is truly ignorant and arrogant!"

"I think it's the parents' wanton spoiling of their children, trying to grab attention through the grand ceremony of gifted children, which is a disgrace to this grand occasion!"

"Do you think there's some old monster hiding inside her small body? That's why she dares to go on stage and draw lots so brazenly."

"More than five hundred prodigies, each one of them at the Heavenly King Realm or Saint Realm, could easily send this child flying with a single finger!"

The elders of the various sects stroked their beards and frowned, their faces filled with impatience and disappointment, feeling that this grand ceremony was unprecedentedly absurd. Countless spectators shook their heads and sneered, already certain that the next second would be a child bursting into tears in fear.

The eyes of hundreds of thousands of people were on Xiao Ningyun.

Only the nine imperial-level viewing platforms atop the sea of ​​clouds exuded an increasingly solemn and dignified atmosphere.

The nine ancient emperor-level ancestors, who had sat serenely for millennia and seen through the ways of the world, all leaned forward slightly, their eyes, which had been as calm as ancient wells, suddenly gleaming with a deep divine light. They suppressed their casual, disdainful divine senses, replacing them with extreme caution and solemnity, their eyes fixed intently on Xiao Ningyun's every move.

"This child possesses extraordinary talent. At the age of five, facing countless geniuses and millions of eyes, he remains calm and composed; he is by no means simple."

"Indeed, this woman possesses a robust physique and extraordinary vitality, which she conceals without revealing her abilities; she is no ordinary person!"

"Let's wait and see. Anyone who can step onto the stage is no ordinary person seeking attention; they must possess extraordinary abilities."

A calm and solemn voice echoed among the nine Emperor-level seats. Some people had already considered taking her as a disciple and were anxiously awaiting her next performance.

The moment Xiao Ningyun's delicate, white fingertips gently approached the jade box—

hum! ! !

A crimson and gold battle number plate automatically fell into her hand.

The next second, the referee's voice boomed throughout Tiandu Square, clearly reaching everyone's ears: First round match, Ning Yun No. 1 draw VS Zhou Lie No. 1 draw.

"I hereby announce that those who drew numbers 1-9 will remain in the ring, while the rest will wait until the winner is decided on the stage before coming up in batches."

Upon hearing the referee's voice, the prodigies who hadn't yet reached their turn all stepped down from the stage.

Ning Tian and the others walked over to Xiao Ningyun and said, "Senior Sister, you're in the first batch to go on stage to compete. You'll stay on the stage now. Remember to be careful, okay?"

"Xiaoyun, remember to be careful and don't get hurt," Ning Tian instructed.

"I know everything! You guys get down here, I'm about to start fighting."

Seeing her excited expression, everyone was at a loss for what to do with this junior sister, so they all returned to the jade table.

Before leaving, Kun Kun gave Xiao Ningyun a thumbs-up gesture: "Little senior sister, you're awesome!"

"Hehe!" Xiao Ningyun also gave a thumbs-up.

As soon as the words fell, a sharp and domineering figure suddenly stepped onto the arena. With a soft thud, a burst of violent spiritual energy exploded out!

"Holy crap, that's Zhou Lie, a genius from the Northern Liang family, a once-in-a-century talent. He's only twenty-two, with a powerful physique, his body tempered to the point of being like iron, and his swordsmanship is fierce and domineering. He previously killed fifteen prodigies in the sect, achieving a remarkable record. He's arrogant and violent, a strong contender for this year's Prodigy Ranking!"

"Damn it, Zhou Lie is violent and ruthless. This brat is dead meat."

"I heard that Zhou Lie has reached the peak of the Heavenly King Realm and possesses the King Physique. This brat will be crippled if he doesn't die this time."

Zhou Lie was tall and slender, his spiritual energy surging like waves of fire, his brows and eyes sharp as blades, and his body surrounded by a dense aura of killing intent. The moment he stepped out, the air around the arena became scorching and tense.

When he realized that his opponent was a five-year-old child, he was first stunned, then burst into a deafening laugh, full of arrogance and disdain, which echoed throughout the entire square!

"Haha! Did you all give your last words?"

"What a ridiculous joke! I, Zhou Lie, have overcome countless challenges to reach the Heavenly Pride Arena, only to find that my first opponent is a mere weaned brat? Hahaha!"

He strode forward, each step causing the white jade platform to tremble slightly. The immense pressure of the peak Heavenly King Realm swept out unrestrainedly, crushing down on Xiao Ningyun.

"Little girl, considering your youth and ignorance, get off the stage yourself!" Zhou Lie looked down at her, his eyes arrogant and cold, his tone filled with extreme contempt. "Don't force me to take action. Once I do, I won't show any mercy to the young. Breaking your arms and legs would be too lenient!"

Upon hearing Zhou Lie's words, the audience erupted in uproar once again.

"Zhou Lie is physically powerful and decisive in killing; this little girl is in for it!"

"What a waste of such pure talent, succumbing to youthful arrogance and dying a meaningless death!"

"This battle is a foregone conclusion; the child will undoubtedly lose!"

Everyone in the audience shook their heads, unable to bear seeing a little girl crippled like that. It was a one-sided, crushing defeat.

Kun Kun and the others returned to the jade table, eating the spiritual fruit with a contented expression, looking at the arena with smiles on their faces, without a trace of worry.

In the center of the arena, facing the overwhelming pressure and chilling killing intent, Xiao Ningyun remained standing still, motionless.

There was no fear on her tender, soft face. Her clear, double pupils slightly lifted, and she glanced indifferently at the arrogant and domineering Zhou Lie in front of her.

The next moment!

Om-!

Suddenly, a dazzling golden phantom of a Qilin burst forth beneath Xiao Ningyun's feet!

Ancient, vast, and supremely noble divine beast aura instantly swept across the entire arena, and golden Qilin patterns spread in all directions along the white jade surface, with auspicious yet domineering divine power suppressing the entire world!

A childish voice echoed throughout Tiandu Square.

"Qilin Step! Rise!"

Under the utterly horrified gazes of everyone present, their pupils constricted and their minds shattered!

Little Ningyun lifted her slender, delicate little legs and gently stepped into the air!

One kick!

A simple, light kick!

It landed with perfect accuracy on Zhou Lie's chest, catching him completely off guard!

Click—!

A crisp, ear-piercing sound of bones snapping suddenly rang out!

The immense divine power of the Qilin erupted instantly!

Zhou Lie's proud iron body and protective spiritual energy shield shattered instantly like thin paper and glass in front of the Qilin Dao Aura!

The violent crushing force instantly poured into his limbs and bones!

"puff--!"

Zhou Lie's eyes bulged out, his face turned deathly pale, and he spat out a cloud of blood mist!

That irresistible suppressive force, originating from an ancient divine beast, directly locked the spiritual power in his meridians and shattered his protective cultivation!

His tall and imposing body was crushed like cotton wool by a hurricane, leaving him no room to resist. He didn't even have time to let out a complete scream before he was sent flying backward!

Boom!!!

A deafening roar echoed through the arena!

Zhou Lie crashed heavily onto the edge of the arena, just outside the forbidden zone. His bones were shattered, his spiritual power completely dissipated, and he lay convulsing on the ground, unable to get up even a fraction of an inch!

one move!

Just one move!

With just one step of the Qilin Step!

Twenty-two-year-old Zhou Lie, a physically powerful prodigy from Northern Liang, was instantly killed and crushed by a five-year-old child!

The entire room fell silent!

You could hear a pin drop!

Hundreds of thousands of spectators froze on the spot, their eyes wide open, their minds completely blank!

Even the other eight arenas stopped their matches, staring in disbelief at the five-year-old kid.

They stared intently at the small figure standing quietly in the center of the arena, their hearts pounding wildly, their backs instantly soaked with cold sweat!

One kick!

Just one kick!

Instantly annihilating the prodigy!

Is this the fighting power a five-year-old should have?!

A deathly silence lasted for three breaths!

next second!

The entire Tianjiao Square was completely shattered!

The earth-shattering roars and exclamations overturned the clouds in the sky!

"Insane! What did I just see?! A kick! Just one kick!"

"Was that a phantom of a Qilin just now?"

"This is completely shattering my understanding! Utterly and completely shattering my understanding!"

All the sect leaders and elders below the stage suddenly stood up, their bodies trembling, their expressions extremely shocked, staring intently at that small figure, their eyes filled with disbelief!

And the nine imperial-level viewing platforms atop the sea of ​​clouds all suddenly rose to their feet!

All the ancestors' eyes blazed like the sun, their voices filled with undisguised excitement and ecstasy!

"It really is the ancient divine beast Qilin Step!!"

"At the age of five, he wielded the divine steps of a Qilin, crushing all the geniuses of his time with a single kick! This child is a once-in-a-millennium talent!"

The Xuanyuan Ancestor excitedly shouted to the crowd, "This woman is mine, the Xuanyuan Imperial Clan wants her!"

"Brother Xuanyuan, there are other prodigies on the stage. Why don't you choose someone else and let us have this little girl?"

"Nothing much, you're dreaming! Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

The members of Tianbao Pavilion smiled slightly, looking at everyone without saying a word.

Ignoring the noise at the scene, Xiao Ningyun retracted her short legs, her pure white dress spotless, and walked off the stage with her hands behind her back like a little adult.

The referee stammered, "Ning...Ning Yun wins."