Chapter 249 First Victory
“The reward this time is the Heavenly Grade Gold Returning Jade Pill.”
“So everyone still has to try their best to fight for it.”
This At this time, Dean Zhong spoke up again.
Hearing this, everyone’s eyes couldn’t help but become hot again.
The Heavenly Grade Gold Returns Jade Pill is a treasure that is hard to beg for.
Especially among the people present, several are already in the late stages of foundation building.
We have already started preparing the elixir-forming things.
Perhaps, they participated in the competition this time just for the purpose of receiving the Heavenly Gold Returning Jade Pill.
Zhou Ling's heart was also filled with enthusiasm. Having such a reward strengthened his determination to win the title.
"This leader is not that easy. Now among these six peak foundation-building monks, which one of us here can guarantee victory against them?"
At this time, Ximo shook his head and said.
"Yes, among all the thirty-two disciples who participated in the competition, only Senior Brother Cang ranked fifth."
Another disciple agreed.
I don’t know what the basis of this ranking is.
Zhou Ling, who originally won the Xuanyuan Taoist Academy competition, ranked thirteenth.
Lagged behind both Cangzhi and Ximo.
However, Zhou Ling didn't take it to heart, and speculated in his mind that maybe it was because Cang Zhi and the others were exhausted in that battle and gave up.
“Although it is difficult to get the position of leader this time, everyone must strive for the top four.”
“The reason why our Xuanyuan Taoist Academy participates in this kind of competition is to show The combat power of the disciples of the Lower Daoist Academy.”
"Of course, in this competition, because there is the Heavenly Grade Golden Return Jade Pill as a reward, the foundation building disciples from other Taoist academies will go all out."
"And they will also get the greatest support from the Taoist academies. "
"In addition, the higher the monk's cultivation level, the more he relies on his own magic power."
"So by then, everyone may not have the runes, treasures, puppets, etc. So many advantages!"
Dean Zhong said slowly.
Hearing this, everyone was a little helpless. After all, they were all technical mages. In terms of actual combat ability, it was understandable that they were a little inferior to other Taoist disciples.
Afterwards, Dean Zhong also briefly introduced the situation of these six peak foundation-building monks to everyone.
Everyone else listened carefully.
Only Zhou Ling has already understood their situation through [Intermediate Observation] and [Intermediate Analysis].
So I didn’t listen very carefully.
Just sit cross-legged and meditate, close your eyes, and practice with peace of mind.
Others looked at it, although they were a little surprised, but they didn't pay much attention.
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Soon after, the spirit boat landed in the square of Tianxia Taoist Temple.
The square is extremely vast, with eight spacious competition platforms arranged in the middle.
It was already a sea of people.
After getting off the spirit boat, Dean Zhong took them to the rest area of Xuanyuan Taoist Academy.
Zhou Ling glanced over and could feel that the concentration of spiritual energy here was a bit denser than that of Xuanyuan Taoist Academy.
In the other three rest areas around, there are participating disciples from the other three Taoist academies.
Each one is full of flavor.
Basically, they are in the late stage and peak of foundation building.
Not to mention the early stage of foundation building, even the middle stage of foundation building.
Of course, this situation is normal.
After all, as a skills master, you have to invest a lot of time and energy in practicing skills. In terms of cultivation, it is reasonable to be a little slower.
After a brief inspection, Zhou Ling stopped paying too much attention, found a futon and sat down cross-legged.
Wang Xin and Sun Dajie also came to him.
“Brother Ling, this time you were not expected to be ranked in the top eight!”
“I don’t know who ranked you!”
“What a pity. This time, the Fourth Avenue Courtyard prohibits outside openings, otherwise we can make some money."
Sun Dajie said with a smile.
Although the opponent he faced this time was strong, Zhou Ling was not someone to be trifled with.
It will definitely be difficult to get the leader.
But in his opinion, there should still be a good chance of entering the quarterfinals.
“This time my opponent is indeed not weak, but it doesn’t mean he can’t make it to the top eight.”
Zhou Ling smiled and said.
"I knew that you would probably be able to enter the top five!"
Sun Dajie nodded and said seriously.
"Top five!"
Zhou Ling shook his head and didn't say much. This kid has no confidence in himself!
But think about it, none of the other three disciples of the Three Avenues are easy to deal with.
And according to the rules of the competition, there will be three rounds of competition today.
Two rounds in the morning and one round in the afternoon.
With his cultivation in the early stage of foundation building, he faced opponents in the late stage of foundation building. Even if he was lucky enough to win, he would still face huge losses.
So in the eyes of most people, if Zhou Ling can survive two rounds, that is already the limit.
Wang Xin, on the other hand, had great confidence in Zhou Ling. She sat down next to Zhou Ling and waited patiently without saying a word.
"Okay, the disciples who participated in the competition, follow me to the judges' seat to draw lots."
As Dean Zhong's voice sounded, the eight disciples who participated in the assessment walked towards the judges' seat.
Arriving at the judges' table, the other three Taoist disciples, led by their respective leaders, lined up in a straight line and stood on the judges' table.
"Dean Huang! Long time no see."
"Dean Gong! You are so polite!"
"Dean Qi!"
Dean Zhong saluted with the other three team leaders.
The other three people also returned the favor one by one.
Zhou Ling glanced over, and on the left side of their team, from left to right, was still the Feilong Battle Academy.
Qiu Dean Huang is a burly, middle-aged man with a square face and an imposing manner.
The second one was Jiutian Sword Academy. What surprised Zhou Ling was that the dean of Jiutian Sword Academy was a woman with beautiful appearance and good temperament. She seemed to be twenty-seven or eight years old.
But to be able to achieve the position of dean, Zhou Ling estimated that he would have to be in his early fifties.
On the far right is Dean Qi of Tianxia Taoist Academy, an old man with a goatee who looks amiable.
Obviously these four deans are the judges of this competition.
Of course, this kind of combat strength test allows the use of auxiliary means.
Therefore, their main job is to prevent accidents in the competition.
The four deans exchanged a few words.
It’s time for the disciples to draw lots.
Since there is only one woman, the palace director, she will preside over the lottery.
In front of her, there were thirty-two jade tablets floating in the air.
"Disciples, the drawing of lots begins now. The jade cards have A, B, C and D and the numbers from one to eight."
"If A is drawn, one will play against B and eight, C and one will play against D and eight, and so on."
"Disciples from the same Taoist academy will not meet each other in the first round."
Dean Gong's voice was soft and slightly magnetic, and he said calmly as he swept over everyone.
“Okay, starting from the disciples of Tianxia Taoist Academy, everyone will come here to draw lots.”
As the words fell, eight disciples from Tianxia Taoist Academy went over to draw lots.
Soon it was Xuanyuan Taoist Temple’s turn.
Zhou Ling got the jade plaque, and when he looked at it, he saw Bing San written on it.
My opponent should be Ding Wu.
Of course, he didn't care who his opponent was.
No matter who it is, just give it your best.
With the talents of [Recover as before] and [Elixir Stress], he recovers much faster than others.
For him, this continuous competition is not only not a disadvantage, but an advantage.
“Okay, let’s get A1 to A4, C1 to C4, and their opponents, and start preparing.”
“After the first round of competition, after one stick of incense, Let’s get started!”
After checking the jade tokens in everyone's hands, Dean Palace announced.
Zhou Ling saw that his jade card was Bingsan, but he played in the first round.
Then he was about to step off the judges' bench.
"Deputy Zhou, please wait!" Hearing this, Zhou Ling was stunned for a moment.
Outside the Tiangong Division, few people called him that, so he almost didn't react for a while.
Then he looked at Dean Palace and saw that she was looking at him with a smile.
Immediately he raised his hands and said, "Dean Gong, do you have any advice?"
"I didn't expect that Deputy Chief Zhou would also come to participate in this kind of competition!"
Dean Gong Looking at Zhou Ling, he smiled.
A deputy is in Qingyun Fairy City, and he is also a powerful figure.
However, she did not expect that Zhou Ling was only in the early stages of foundation building.
How did this deputy chief executive get involved?
In the Dao League, even if you are born into a famous family but don't have the strength, don't expect to be able to get into such a position.
And it is said that Zhou Ling is a disciple of casual cultivators.
When the other two deans heard what Dean Gong said, they also looked at Zhou Ling curiously.
They had almost the same doubts as Dean Gong.
"How did this kid become the deputy chief of the Tiangong Department?"
"I want to get rid of you to refine a batch of swords. After this competition is over, I will find another time. Talk to you in detail!"
Dean Gong glanced at Zhou Ling and said with a smile.
"Okay, I'll take care of you, Dean Laogong!"
Hearing this, Zhou Ling cupped his hands and replied.
I didn’t expect that I would be able to accept orders in this situation.
Afterwards, Zhou Ling walked down from the judges' table.
I know that he is Zhou Ling, who is now known as the most talented person in Qingyang Immortal Domain.
The other disciples participating in the competition couldn't help but look at him.
Zhou Ling was also helpless. He didn't want to be the center of attention.
But with the words of Dean Gong, the focus of the audience was suddenly focused on him.
Not only the disciples, but also many spectators in the square.
“This is Zhou Ling, who is said to be the most talented in techniques. Why is he so young?”
"And it's only in the early stage of foundation building?"
"A heavenly guard in the early stage of foundation building? How did he do this?"
"Such an amazing technical talent, but how could he Come to participate in this kind of combat prowess competition?”
“It is said that he directly crushed many skilled talents in Qingyang Fairy City!”
“Excellent technical talent does not mean that The combat capability is equally outstanding.”
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In the audience, many disciples started talking curiously.
Obviously Zhou Ling's identity and cultivation brought a huge contrast to them.
“Congratulations to Dean Zhong, Xuanyuan Taoist Academy has produced such a genius!”
Dean Gong sat to the left of Dean Zhong and looked at Zhou Ling’s information with a smile on his face. said.
"Haha, this boy Zhou Ling is really surprising!"
Dean Zhong chuckled, his tone was modest, but he was quite content.
You know, Qingyun Fairy City has not had a Heavenly Guard for many years.
"Dean Zhong, if I read it correctly, he is on the third level of foundation building. Although he is building a five-element foundation and his magic power is pure and strong, it is really difficult to refine a third-level treasure. I don’t understand!”
Dean Qi of Tianxia Taoist Academy was also quite curious, touched his goatee and asked with a smile.
"This boy has a unique talent in weapon refining, which cannot be measured by common sense!"
Dean Zhong said with an unpredictable face.
In fact, even though he often saw Zhou Ling refining weapons, he didn't understand that Zhou Ling could refine a third-level treasure weapon on the third level of foundation building.
“You are so talented in weapon refining, why do you want to participate in this combat strength test?”
“This kind of competition is not a weapon refining competition. If you are injured, you can The gain outweighs the loss! ”
The burly Dean Huang said in a loud voice.
Of course, in his opinion, Zhou Ling, who is only at the third level of foundation building, may have a unique talent in weapon refining.
But in terms of actual combat, you may not be able to pass the first round.
"Of course it is to show the strength of our Xuanyuan Taoist Academy and win the reputation of the Taoist Academy."
Dean Zhong said with a smile.
Although based on his understanding of Zhou Ling, he was probably here for the generous rewards.
But we still have to establish a good reputation for Zhou Ling.
In the future, he will become an example for other Taoist disciples to follow.
Dang Dang!
As the quaint bell rings.
The top eight competition has officially begun.
Zhou Ling is located on the second competition stage in the south.
"He Rui of Tianxia Taoist Academy!"
A young man standing opposite Zhou Ling raised his hands towards Zhou Ling.
“Xuanyuan Taoist Academy Zhou Ling!”
Zhou Ling also cupped his hands.
The Tianxia Taoist disciple in front of me is in the late stage of foundation building, and he is also a swordsman, so he is very powerful.
Ranked 12th among the thirty-two disciples.
No more, no less, one place higher than Zhou Ling.
Of course, Zhou Ling is not afraid of sword cultivators.
"Please give me some advice from fellow Taoist Zhou!"
After He Rui raised his hand, a second-level black top-quality sword shot out from his body like black lightning.
The sword energy of thunder set off and slashed towards Zhou Lingpu.
In an instant, thunder rolled.
Thunder roared.
Now, Zhou Ling knew why this person was ranked ahead of him.
Not only a sword cultivator, but also a thunder attribute sword cultivator, which is extremely rare.
It is equivalent to his combat power being several times stronger than the monks of the same class.
“Hey, I wanted to see more of Zhou Ling’s performance, but I didn’t expect to meet He Rui in the first round. It seems there is no chance!”
“Yes, He Rui finished fourth in the Tianxia Taoist Competition last year and almost entered the finals! ”
"His Thunder Dragon Sword Technique cannot be blocked by ordinary foundation-building monks."
"I can't help but say that Zhou Ling is in the early stage of foundation building, and it is difficult to do it even in the late stage of foundation building!"
>Looking at the thundering sword energy filling the sky on the competition stage, the disciples in the stands also exclaimed and commented.
Everyone thought that Zhou Ling might not be able to block this powerful thunder dragon sword energy.
But what happened next was shocking.
Zhou Ling stretched out his hand and two swords shot out from his body.
A blaze of fire rose up, and between the slashes, the Fire Cloud Sword Qi came out.
A golden light bloomed, and the roar of sword energy was accompanied by the faint sound of dragon roar. The sword energy condensed into a golden dragon sword light, which also slashed down.
Zhou Ling paid great attention to his opponent. He activated two third-level swords at once and attacked at the same time.
Boom!
Under the fierce bombardment of Huoyun Sword Qi and He Jinlong Sword Qi, He Rui's Thunder Sword Qi was continuously defeated.
For a moment, he was completely on the defensive.
He Rui's expression changed and he exclaimed, "In the early stage of foundation building, how is it possible to control two third-level swords at the same time?"
Of course, this question is not just for him, but also for others. The audience also exclaimed.
“Are these two third-level natal swords?”
"How can you control two third-level swords at the same time?"
"Is this the sword-controlling technique of Jiutian Sword Academy?"
As the audience continued to discuss, sounded.
He Ruize became more and more frightened as he fought, and could only shout helplessly, "I surrender!"
This thunder sword was his destiny sword.
At this moment, under the bombardment of two third-level swords, it was on the verge of collapse.
Once destroyed, he will undoubtedly suffer heavy losses.
We have no choice but to admit defeat.
The other party's sword control skills far exceeded his expectations.
So powerful that he has no power to fight back.
(End of this chapter)