Looking at Li Xiaoyao, who was lying on the ground, only slightly better off than Kong Xiangbei yesterday.

  The entire venue fell silent.

  Since the st Five Elements Cave quota competition.

  Li Xiaoyao had been recognized as the strongest under the direct disciples.

  But no one expected that Li Xiaoyao would be defeated by Ye Chen...

  This...

  The entire venue was speechless.

  The disciples didn't even know how to express their shock.

  Even the elders showed expressions of surprise.

  "Why is Ye Chen's magic so powerful? Didn't he not enter the Five Elements Cave?"

  "And his magic output is extremely strong, indicating extremely robust meridians."

  "Li Xiaoyao is considered a little genius among the ninth level of Qi Refining, even those direct disciples may not be able to suppress him, yet he was defeated by Ye Chen."

  "So, is Ye Chen actually a genius too? We just didn't notice?"

  "Peak Master Gu truly has a discerning eye!"

  Everyone was discussing, all somewhat surprised.

  Not forgetting to ftter Gu Yunyun.

  After all, the sect master is now two hundred and seventy years old.

  With only thirty years of life left.

  Gu Yunyun is most likely to break through to the Golden Elixir and become the next sect master.

  And although Gu Yunyun was also bewildered inside.

  She only knew that Ye Chen had third-grade spiritual roots and stayed up every night, nothing else.

  But praising me for having a discerning eye?

  Hmm, that's right!

  Just like that.

  However, the peak master of Law Peak began to speak sarcastically: "It's great that Gu Daoist's disciple can advance!"

  "If they meet my disciple, they can have a good exchange!"

  As soon as the Law Peak master spoke, the scene quieted down.

  The direct disciple of Law Peak possessed a fire-type variant spiritual root.

  With fire magic that had reached the pinnacle.

  He was recognized as the number one in combat power among this generation of disciples.

  He had taken first pce st year.

  Upgrading the originally low-grade Foundation Establishment Pill to a superior grade.

  This year, he pnned to win another one as a backup.

  To be honest, everyone thought that the Law Peak direct disciple would definitely be first again this year.

  Even Gu Yunyun thought so.

  However, it didn't matter if the disciple couldn't win.

  Gu Yunyun gritted her teeth.

  Pnning to find an excuse in a few days to challenge Law Peak.

  And the sect master in the middle of the stands didn't care about the elders' conflicts, as long as it didn't escate.

  He only gnced at Elder Chen after watching Ye Chen's match.

  Although he didn't transmit his voice.

  The meaning in his aged eyes was clear.

  Elder Chen: ...

  I didn't expect Ye Chen's magic to be so strong, even able to defeat Li Xiaoyao!

  ...

  On the stage, fireballs flew, magic burst forth, and explosions sounded continuously.

  Cultivators rarely have long-sting battles.

  They all look for fws and seize opportunities.

  The speed of determining victory or defeat is fast.

  By noon.

  Only four people remained on the stage.

  Ye Chen, Yao Xi, the Law Peak direct disciple, and the Artifact Peak true disciple.

  The disciples were all amazed.

  Who would have thought that the seemingly ordinary direct disciple would be so hidden and astonishing.

  Seemingly average in talent, yet his combat power was enough to rank among the top disciples.

  And after the draw.

  The scene erupted in an uproar.

  Because Ye Chen and Yao Xi were pced in the same group.

  Who in the entire sect didn't know about Ye Chen and Yao Xi's retionship?

  Ye Chen's phrase "I love you, and it's none of your business!" had spread far and wide.

  Even Qingyun City had heard of it.

  The two were pced together, competing for a spot in the finals.

  The disciples all shook their heads, feeling there was no need to watch.

  Because the outcome was already determined.

  Previously, Ye Chen had even given up the Five Elements Cave quota to Yao Xi.

  And the importance of the Foundation Establishment Pill to Yao Xi was self-evident.

  So.

  There's no need to think about it.

  Ye Chen would definitely concede.

  Even if the sect master and elders were watching, making it hard to concede directly.

  He would probably go easy on her, letting Yao Xi win.

  Thinking of this, the disciples lost interest.

  Ye Chen's rise.

  Enemies he encountered along the way were directly suppressed by his magic palm.

  They hadn't had the chance to see Ye Chen use other magic.

  They wanted to see Ye Chen's limits!

  But he ended up facing Yao Xi.

  Although Ye Chen broke everyone's perception of his strength.

  No one doubted his identity as a lick spirit.

  They estimated they'd have to wait until next year to see Ye Chen's true strength.

  ...

  Everyone was discussing.

  The sect master, in the Golden Elixir Realm, with his powerful spiritual sense, naturally heard.

  He frowned slightly and asked, "The Foundation Establishment Pill is the foundation of the path, would Ye Chen really give it up for personal feelings?"

  He had a good impression of Ye Chen.

  But if he really conceded because of personal feelings.

  Then he wouldn't be interested in Ye Chen.

  After all, cultivators must strive to move forward.

  Rogue cultivators must strive, Qingyun Sect disciples must strive.

  Even those high and mighty disciples of the holy nd must strive.

  Anyone who doesn't strive, regardless of the reason.

  Is destined not to achieve great things.

  The Law Peak master immediately ughed: "Sect master, you may not know, but Gu Daoist's direct disciple is famously affectionate."

  "That phrase 'I love you, and it's none of your business,' even moved me."

  The sect master's face darkened upon hearing this.

  This phrase seemed affectionate.

  But upon closer thought, isn't it just unrequited love?

  Isn't it just a lick spirit?

  Gu Yunyun, watching Ye Chen easily defeat opponents, was in a good mood.

  But now her mature face couldn't help but darken.

  Ye Chen, who hadn't yet taken the stage, heard his master's cold voice in his mind: "No going easy, no conceding, dare to concede, and I'll punish you by confining yourself to Sword Peak for three years without leaving the mountain!"

  Ye Chen's mouth twitched upon hearing this.

  A bit helpless.

  He also heard the disciples' whispers.

  Now even his master was reminding him not to concede.

  Really...

  Do you all really think I'm a lick spirit?

  Am I that kind of person?

  Master, rest assured, I, Ye Chen, will use my actions to dispel all rumors.

  Prove I'm truly not a lick spirit.

  With a crisp sound.

  Both sides took the stage.

  Ye Chen assured his master through voice transmission, and after receiving a satisfied smile from his master, he stepped onto the stage.

  Yao Xi was already standing on the stage, smiling at Ye Chen.

  To be honest, Ye Chen's performance in this sect's grand competition truly surprised Yao Xi.

  Before, Yao Xi always thought she was far superior to Ye Chen in terms of strength.

  But seeing Ye Chen easily defeat Li Xiaoyao, Yao Xi realized the gap between them.

  She was likely not Ye Chen's opponent.

  This made Yao Xi a bit disappointed, but also happy for Ye Chen.

  After all, no female cultivator doesn't want the male cultivator she fancies to be stronger.

  Moreover, Ye Chen was clearly so powerful, yet he still gave up the Five Elements Cave quota to her before.

  This further demonstrated Ye Chen's strong feelings for her.

  Yao Xi also heard the disciples' whispers.

  To be honest, Yao Xi didn't want Ye Chen to let her win.

  Yao Xi also hoped Ye Chen could go further and obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill.

  After all, Ye Chen's spiritual roots were too poor, and the chances of breaking through were too low.

  Getting an extra Foundation Establishment Pill would increase the hope of breaking through.

  So Yao Xi seriously said, "Junior Brother Ye, I hope you can give it your all in our battle!"

  "Regardless of winning or losing, I will never bme you!"

  "But if you deliberately go easy, that would make me sad."

  Yao Xi expressed her attitude with words.

  And Ye Chen, hearing this, smiled and nodded.

  Ye Chen truly had no intention of conceding or going easy.

  Letting you win isn't the same as giving a gift?

  And this isn't even the finals, what if you lose?

  Only by personally delivering the Foundation Establishment Pill to you will it count.

  So, he really wouldn't go easy.

  He would strive to end the battle in the shortest time.

  ...

  And seeing Ye Chen agree so nonchantly.

  Yao Xi knew Ye Chen must have his own pn to go easy during the battle.

  He didn't take her words to heart at all.

  This must be because Ye Chen knew his spiritual roots were too poor, and having this Foundation Establishment Pill wouldn't help.

  So he would let her have it.

  This deep affection made Yao Xi's emotions complex.

  But at the same time, Yao Xi was determined.

  She would never let down Ye Chen's feelings.

  She must defeat the enemy in the finals and obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill.

  And once she broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

  The first thing she would do is officially become Dao companions with Ye Chen.

  Have children and grow old together.

  ...

  Amidst the complex emotions of everyone present.

  With the deacon's command, the match officially began!

  CPDD