CHAPTER 53: CHAPTER 53 FEROCIOUS BIG BLACK CAT

"Greetings to the three Elders!"

The City Lord of Silver Moon City, Xiong Yinghao, flanked by the Clan Leaders of the major families and several Sect Masters from various factions, flew into mid-air to greet the three powerful figures arriving from a distance.

Everyone clasped their hands in a bow, their attitude exceptionally respectful.

The arrivals consisted of two men and one woman.

A tall, thin elder stood in the center, his cultivation base already at the Divine Bridge Realm. He was an Elder in Charge from the Qitian Sword Sect, responsible for recruitment in Silver Moon City during this Tri-element Martial Meeting. As one of the three major powers in the Shenfeng Dynasty, the Qitian Sword Sect’s only target this time was the predetermined Xiong Chumo. As for the others, the Qitian Sword Sect had no interest in them.

Another middle-aged man hailed from the Chaos Element Sword Sect; he too was an Elder in Charge. Unlike the Qitian Sword Sect, the Chaos Element Sword Sect was a quasi-top-tier sect. Besides the preselected Ou Yangxiu, he also intended to assess other disciples, hoping to recruit any suitable talents.

The last was a woman, the Elder in Charge from the Qingyun Sect. The Qingyun Sect was a first-rate faction, considered the strongest among the first-rate sects. She had come hoping to recruit several disciples with outstanding talent.

The Elder from the Qitian Sword Sect surveyed the surroundings, a faint smile on his lips as he asked, "City Lord Xiong, isn’t it about time for the Tri-element Martial Meeting to begin?"

"There is still about half an incense stick’s worth of time..." Xiong Yinghao replied with a smile, then made an inviting gesture. "Please, Elders, take your seats!"

"Hmm!" The Qitian Sword Sect Elder nodded, his demeanor proud. He descended and, with a flash, entered the spectator stand. He was currently the only Divine Bridge Realm cultivator in all of Silver Moon City. Representing the Qitian Sword Sect, it was only natural that everyone here deferred to him.

Everyone took their seats, with Xiong Yinghao sitting to the right of the Elder.

The Elder from the Qitian Sword Sect glanced casually at the arena and asked, "This time, how many contestants managed to make the Power-measuring stone emit a golden light?"

"Ten in total!" Xiong Yinghao replied with a smile.

"That’s not bad at all, two or three more than last time!" The Qitian Sword Sect Elder nodded, pleased.

「Half an incense stick’s time later.」

Xiong Yinghao, the City Lord of Silver Moon City, stepped out from the spectator stand and announced loudly, "The Tri-element Martial Meeting begins now!"

"Hooray!"

All the spectators in attendance erupted in cheers.

On the first day of the Tri-element Martial Meeting, the top three contestants for the Heavenly Yuan, Earthly Yuan, and Human Yuan rankings would be determined. Thus, the level of competition on this day was the highest.

A Cultivator acting as a judge stood on the arena and announced loudly, "First match: contestant number ten, Su Wanyi, versus contestant number seven, Bai Yuanshan!"

「In the spectator stand.」

Su Wanyi was slightly taken aback when she heard the judge call her name. She hadn’t expected to be the first to fight.

"Young Miss, it’s your turn!" the Big Black Cat reminded her with a smile from the side.

Su Wanyi nodded lightly, preparing to walk towards the arena. Suddenly, a figure flashed past her.

The person stopped, turned back, and sneered at Su Wanyi, "You’re so beautiful, I’d hate to be too rough on you. When we get on the arena, you should just obediently admit defeat!"

With that, the young man let out a hearty laugh, spread his wings, and soared into the air, landing steadily on the arena.

Admit defeat? How could that be possible?

A cold smile touched Su Wanyi’s lips. He’s only at the Fourth Level of the Origin Sea Realm, his cultivation stage the second lowest among the ten contestants. He’s not necessarily stronger than me.

As Su Wanyi took a step, her figure transformed into a Divine Dragon Phantom, streaked through the air, and landed high atop the arena.

"Wow, a dragon! So majestic!" Seeing Su Wanyi’s astonishing movement technique, transforming into a Divine Dragon Phantom, the onlookers couldn’t help but cheer loudly.

This instantly overwhelmed Bai Yuanshan’s presence.

「Inside the black carriage.」

Ye Yun watched this scene calmly, a smile playing on his lips. Su Wanyi’s attainment in the Nine Changes of the God Dragon surpasses her skill in the Dragon God Sword Technique. That fellow Bai Yuanshan lacks talent but is incredibly arrogant. He won’t even be able to take a single sword strike from Su Wanyi.

Listening to the audience’s cheers, Bai Yuanshan’s face turned livid. He had also received cheers moments ago when he landed gracefully, spreading his wings like a great Peng bird. But he hadn’t expected the young girl to land with a flourish like a Divine Dragon whipping its tail, drawing even more thunderous cheers than he had, completely crushing the momentum he had painstakingly built. This infuriated Bai Yuanshan. His eyes bulged as he glared at Su Wanyi like a hungry wolf, as if wanting to devour her.

In his mind, Su Wanyi was merely at the First Level of the Origin Sea Realm, three minor realms beneath him; she couldn’t possibly be his opponent.

It wasn’t just Bai Yuanshan; almost everyone nearby thought the same way. Regarding this delicate and stunningly beautiful young girl, it seemed everyone acknowledged her beauty far more than her strength.

The Elder from the Qitian Sword Sect narrowed his eyes, his gaze landing on Su Wanyi as he asked casually, "This young girl, did she also produce a golden light from the Power-measuring stone?"

"Yes, Elder Luo!" Xiong Yinghao quickly replied.

"This young girl does have some potential..." The Qitian Sword Sect Elder’s eyes flashed, and he chuckled softly.

Seeing Elder Luo show interest in talent, Xiong Yinghao quickly added with a smile, "Elder Luo, if this young girl performs well, then you might be able to take one more back with you this time!"

Elder Luo chuckled. "Let’s see her performance. If she can defeat that Bai Yuanshan, then she might be worth considering."

「Atop the arena.」

The judge announced, "Begin!"

Su Wanyi drew her Seven-star Dragon Abyss Sword, its tip pointed towards Bai Yuanshan. With a slight movement, a Divine Dragon Phantom instantly appeared behind her. This phantom was over ten meters tall, coiling behind her and exuding an extremely powerful aura.

What kind of swordsmanship is this? Bai Yuanshan was startled. Not daring to underestimate her, he immediately drew his sword.

Seeing Su Wanyi backed by the Divine Dragon Phantom, Elder Luo of the Qitian Sword Sect raised an eyebrow and remarked with a click of his tongue, "This swordsmanship is rather interesting..."

He then glanced at Xiong Yinghao and asked casually, "Which power does this young girl belong to?"

Xiong Yinghao thought for a moment before quickly replying, "It’s said she comes from a Sect called the Dragon God Sect."

"An insignificant little Sect." The Elder of the Qitian Sword Sect curled his lip, a look of disdain on his face. The Shenfeng Dynasty’s territory was vast, and he knew of all the first-rate Sects and above. He had never heard of this Dragon God Sect. Clearly, it was obscure.

On Su Wanyi’s shoulder, the Big Black Cat’s sensitive ears caught Elder Luo’s words. It became instantly furious, steam practically rising from its ears. Its inherent fierceness was immediately provoked. This old codger from the Qitian Sword Sect is courting death! Damn it, Old Cat is in a foul mood again! Young Miss, just you wait, I’ll go kill him! It prepared to go kill.

Suddenly, a voice transmission from the Big Black Horse reached its ears. "Little Cat, don’t be hasty. The Master said we’ll settle all accounts later!"

Hearing it was the Master’s command, the Big Black Cat retracted its killing intent and obediently lay down.

Recalling the Master’s terrifying methods... The Big Black Cat licked its paws and grinned smugly.

Actually... the Master wouldn’t even need to act. A great demon of the Nirvana Realm like me could kill everyone present with a single swipe of my paw!