Chapter 56: The Grand Sword Peak Competition

Chu Xiaotian stepped onto the martial arts platform, and his voice slowly reached everyone's ears. 

"Too arrogant!" 

"Exactly, does he really think that just because he blocked the battle formation, he can look down upon everyone?" 

"Senior brother, teach him a lesson." 

As soon as Chu Xiaotian's words fell, it ignited the fury of the disciples from the other eight Sword Peaks, and numerous voices of condemnation echoed over the main peak. Only the elders remained silent, their eyes filled with surprise as they looked at Chu Xiaotian, because they found they could no longer see through him, a mere disciple! 

"Silence!" 

The dean of the Divine Sword Academy, Sword Enthusiast, personally attended the grand competition. Hearing Chu Xiaotian's arrogant words, he became curious and spoke in a deep voice. 

"Buzz buzz buzz!" 

As his words fell, it seemed like a mysterious power suppressed everyone's voices. Even everyone's gaze turned towards Sword Enthusiast, including Chu Xiaotian's. It was Chu Xiaotian's first time seeing this mysterious dean of the Divine Sword Academy. Sword Enthusiast looked very ordinary, with sword-like eyebrows adding a bit of heroism to his face, thick eyebrows, large eyes, and wearing a simple white robe, giving off a sharp and bold impression. 

"Approved," Sword Enthusiast said to Chu Xiaotian with a smile. He wanted to see if Chu Xiaotian really had the ability to fight alone against the other eight Sword Peaks and become a legend of the Divine Sword Academy, achieving first place for the Wild Peak. 

"I challenge you." 

"I challenge you." 

... 

Hearing that Sword Enthusiast actually agreed to Chu Xiaotian's proposal to fight alone against the eight peaks, everyone was stunned. It seemed Sword Enthusiast was also full of curiosity and expectations for Chu Xiaotian. In an instant, many direct disciples from the eight Sword Peaks who had stepped into the Mysterious Spirit Realm glared at Chu Xiaotian and issued challenges. 

"No need for such trouble, all of you come at once!" 

Chu Xiaotian withdrew his gaze from Sword Enthusiast and spoke slowly. At this moment, his aura was sharp and formidable, and a terrifying aura spread from the martial arts platform. It was clear at a glance that he had stepped into the Mysterious Spirit Realm. 

"Mysterious Spirit Realm Third Layer?!" 

The direct disciples and elders who had stepped into the Mysterious Spirit Realm all exclaimed in shock upon sensing Chu Xiaotian's aura. It was known that Chu Xiaotian had only been at the first layer of the Martial Realm when he came to the Divine Sword Academy. In just half a year, he had reached the third layer of the Mysterious Spirit Realm. Such talent was awe-inspiring, enviable, and jealousy-inducing... 

"No wonder you dare to be so arrogant." 

Feeling Chu Xiaotian's aura, the direct disciples of the eight Sword Peaks couldn't help but speak coldly. Although Chu Xiaotian was one realm higher than them, they still didn't believe he could win against all of them at once. 

"Attack!" 

In an instant, more than twenty direct disciples from the eight Sword Peaks attacked Chu Xiaotian simultaneously. If he dared to boast so boldly, he must bear the corresponding consequences. 

"Slash!" 

Facing everyone's attack, Chu Xiaotian smiled coldly. The Heaven-Slaying Sword in his hand slashed out with a single stroke. This strike seemed ordinary, but keen-eyed experts could see the true terror of this strike. It was the essence of the Eight Desolations Sword Technique, combining the power of its three sword strikes. This strike could shatter mountains and rivers, flatten plains, and pierce the heavens. Facing this strike, the direct disciples of the eight Sword Peaks felt sword intent continuously emerging in their eyes, sword light continuously evolving, and the sword's radiance magnifying in their pupils. Unable to resist such a strike, they could only watch as it slashed towards them. 

"Pfft!" 

In an instant, the twenty-plus people who charged at Chu Xiaotian were sent flying, spitting out blood, their faces pale to the extreme. 

"Defeated?" 

Seeing this scene, the watching disciples were shocked, including the elders and peak masters of the various Sword Peaks. With just one strike, he defeated the direct disciples of the eight Sword Peaks. Wasn't that exaggerated? Wasn't that terrifying? Was that really something a human could do? 

"So strong." 

Finally, someone recovered, swallowed their saliva, and erupted into astonished exclamations. With just this battle, Chu Xiaotian was bound to become the leading figure of the Divine Sword Academy. The number one disciple of the entire academy, unrivaled and deservedly the first person of the Divine Sword Academy. 

"Is there anyone else who wants to challenge?" 

Chu Xiaotian was indifferent to the surrounding uproar. What he cared about now was for Sword Enthusiast to announce the Wild Peak as the first Sword Peak of the Divine Sword Academy and receive the mid-level mission reward package. 

"Whoosh!" 

Hearing Chu Xiaotian's words, everyone's faces changed. Chu Xiaotian's strength was evident; none of the eight Sword Peaks could defeat him. It was known that Chu Xiaotian had not even used his domain yet. He possessed not just one domain, but three major domains. Once the domains were activated, even a mid-stage Mysterious Spirit Realm expert might not be able to withstand Chu Xiaotian. 

"Since no one is challenging, the Wild Peak will henceforth be the first Sword Peak of the Divine Sword Academy." 

Seeing that the crowd had quieted down and no one challenged Chu Xiaotian, Sword Enthusiast announced the final result. 

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the mid-level mission and obtaining the mid-level mission reward package." 

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for acquiring a second-level flying demonic beast, the Demon Eagle." 

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a second-grade spiritual medicine." 

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a bottle of Spirit Restoration Pills (ten pills)." 

... 

The system's voice rang out again. 

"Exchange for points." 

Seeing the treasures he obtained, Chu Xiaotian exchanged the unnecessary items for points, accumulating a total of one hundred thousand points. 

"Let's go." 

After the Wild Peak became the first Sword Peak, Chu Xiaotian and the others left. There was no longer any purpose in staying, as they had no interest in the battles of the other disciples. As Chu Xiaotian and his companions turned to leave, a cold gaze fell on Chu Xiaotian, as if making a firm decision, and then left the place, also leaving the Divine Sword Academy. 

"Back already?" 

The departure of Chu Xiaotian and his team didn't end the grand competition. After all, the three from the Wild Peak were very strong. The chubby boy and Xi'er fought against half the number of people from the eight Sword Peaks. With Chu Xiaotian's return, he single-handedly swept the direct disciples of the eight Sword Peaks, securing the title of the first person of the Divine Sword Academy. He also led the Wild Peak to become the first Sword Peak and completed the mid-level mission. 

"Hmm." 

Seeing Master Baili personally coming to greet them, it seemed there was no doubt about obtaining the title of the first Sword Peak. 

"Now that you're back, take a good rest."