Adding Friends Can Make Me Stronger

Meng Changqing returned to the high platform.

“Junior Brother Meng!” Kong Linxue dared not shout loudly, given that sect leaders were nearby, so she subtly gave him a thumbs up.

Meng Changqing smiled and nodded back at her, then returned to his seat.

“How infuriating, you really hid your skills well! No wonder the sect master praised you! Even I wouldn’t dare try the Sacred Spirit Slaughter Sword Technique, and yet you mastered it!” Mo Xiaoyu walked over, feeling somewhat indignant, arms crossed and pouting. “But don’t get too cocky. I’m still definitely stronger than you!”

Although the Great Five Elements Revolving Sword Technique wasn’t as powerful as the Sacred Spirit Slaughter Sword Technique, her innate sword body could bridge the gap, maybe even surpass it!

“Yes, yes, you’re the best,” Meng Changqing said with a chuckle, shaking his head.

He didn’t want to argue with this girl. He’d rather use this time to observe others with his observation eye.

“Humph!” Mo Xiaoyu walked back, satisfied, and her anxiety vanished.

She was truly simple-minded.

Meng Changqing’s battle was just a small episode. As more combats began, it was soon forgotten. The three sects’ supreme techniques shone brilliantly on the martial arts arena, especially the Shi brothers’ appearance.

These two, like small mountains, one wielding a hammer and the other an axe, were overwhelmingly imposing. Disciples from the Giant Spirit Sect, also body refiners, seemed diminutive in comparison.

Within a few moves, they were sent flying.

The Stone Human bloodline reappeared in the world, drawing countless exclamations.

Mo Xiaoyu also displayed her prowess. Her innate sword body made her seem like the sovereign of swordsmanship, commanding all swords to flow to her.

The Great Five Elements Revolving Sword Technique demonstrated terrifying power. Thus, time passed slowly.

The first stage of the battles ended. Seventy-five remained, seventy-five were eliminated.

Tai Xuan Sect had a distinct advantage, with thirty remaining, nearly half of the total!

“Tai Xuan Sect, are you sure there was no manipulation?” Duanmu Yang stood up, looking rather grim.

He had watched every match and found that Tai Xuan Sect disciples rarely faced each other, while those from Flame Sun Valley and Giant Spirit Sect often did.

“Silence.” Xi Yingqing stood with his hands behind his back.

One look from him made Duanmu Yang retreat a few steps. Duanmu Yang was only at the Divine Attainment Realm, how could he contend with Xi Yingqing of the Life and Death Realm? If only the valley’s patriarch were here, but the patriarch had just entered the Life and Death Realm and needed to stabilize his cultivation.

“Chief Xi, take it easy. If someone gets stared to death, it won’t be a small matter,” Yuan Cang from Wanxiang Pavilion chuckled.

As the adjudicator, he remained neutral, showing no favoritism.

Upon hearing this, Xi Yingqing withdrew his gaze, his expression still calm.

“The token draw was witnessed by all, it’s not faked,” Yuan Cang said, “Master Duanmu, please sit down.”

Having an out, Duanmu Yang sat back down.

On the high platform, Meng Changqing ignored their bickering, focusing instead on observing the panels of other factions’ leaders.

He discovered that while their attributes were good, their cultivation levels were genuine, unlike his sect’s marked as “tentative.”

This confirmed his previous thoughts: in Tianling Prefecture, his sect would either elevate others to their level if pleased or obliterate them if displeased.

Now, the decision to elevate the sect might indicate it was time to advance.

As he pondered, the second stage of token drawing began.

With seventy-five participants, one would be left out.

Meng Changqing, thinking he might be lucky, found himself still having to fight.

“Finally, the second stage!” The spectators were excited.

In this stage, if Tai Xuan Sect maintained the most remaining participants, they would essentially fulfill the second condition. The rest would be the fight for the top spot.

Typically, as long as Han Luoyu performed normally, there would be no issue.

“Sacred Spirit Slaugher: Extinguish Heaven and Earth.” Upon entering, Meng Changqing immediately used this sword technique without any nonsense.

His opponent, weaker than Jie Luo, had no chance of resistance and was sent flying, unconscious.

“The winner: Tai Xuan Sect, Meng Changqing,” the adjudicator announced emotionlessly.

“This sword technique is truly strong, completely bridging small realm gaps. I feel that unless someone in the top ten ranks faces him, no one can beat Meng Changqing!” The stands buzzed with discussion.

“Indeed, Tai Xuan Sect seems favored by fate, producing so many formidable talents!”

“What do you think, how far can Meng Changqing go?”

“It depends on luck. If unlucky and he meets someone like Duanmu Longque, the next stage will be his end.” Having learned from their earlier misjudgments, the spectators now made cautious statements.

Battles continued. One after another began and ended. Regardless of allegiance, the martial arts arena’s participants demonstrated strength matching their status, inspiring awe and admiration.

Who wouldn’t want to stand on such a stage, wielding power and showcasing talent?

In this stage, with so many participants, Tai Xuan Sect disciples inevitably began to face each other. However, they still showed a clear advantage against others.

This demonstrated that Tai Xuan Sect’s overall strength, both top-tier and among its disciples, was superior to the other three major factions.

Boom!

Duanmu Longque’s hands turned into palms, fire waves surged!

His terrifying flame palm print swept across the stage, sending a figure flying — it was Lan Chan!

“I lost.” Lan Chan stood up, unwilling to accept it.

Ranked eleventh on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, he had a significant gap with Duanmu Longque. He hadn’t expected the gap to be even wider than anticipated, losing in just five moves.

Duanmu Longque didn’t respond, simply turning to leave, his back exuding an aloofness.

Boom, boom, boom!

More talented disciples were defeated, mostly from Flame Sun Valley and Giant Spirit Sect.

“It seems your sect has imparted much to your disciples lately, advancing their strength significantly,” remarked Qin Hong, the Giant Spirit Sect leader.

“Want to learn? Our sect can give you the opportunity to stay and see how we train our disciples,” Xi Yingqing responded calmly.

“…” Qin Hong took a deep breath and fell silent.

This feeling of being unable to win or argue was truly frustrating.