（Chapter 92）The Core Players!

After Su Hongyi returned to the private room, he posed the question to the group, "Anyone have ideas for who the core players should be this time?"

Core players will represent the sect and can take multiple rounds of battle. 

This also means that one must be sufficiently strong. 

Because the core players of each sect are bound to battle each other. 

Even when facing the core players of other sects, they must not lose. 

Secondly, after defeating the opponent's core players, one must do their utmost to continue fighting. 

It would be best to win one or two more battles as alternates to reduce the pressure and burden on the other disciples of the sect. 

After all, the rest time between each round is limited, placing a huge demand on the core players. 

"Although Yuwei is proficient in spirit patterns, she will definitely suffer some losses in a protracted battle. Junior Brother Lin Chen is too immature. Let me be the core player!" 

At this point, Fang Luo spoke slowly. 

A confident look flashed in his eyes. 

Obviously, Fang Luo wanted to be the first to play and show off. 

By doing so, he also wanted to let others know that he, Fang Luo, was the indispensable genius of the sect. 

"Sect Master, please let me be the core player." 

Lin Chen raised his head and said, "Senior Sister Yu, I promised the young senior sister that I will help the sect fight for a spot in the Second Division. Personally, I will have to battle Su Huanxue and Chen Lingfeng. If we send an alternate player, I won't be able to participate in two battles!" 

This time, Lin Chen did not give in. 

Because he was too lazy to fight for it, the Beast Spirit Fruit was taken away by Fang Luo. 

As a result, after eating it, it did not have the intended effect at all. 

Such a waste! 

After that lesson, Lin Chen would never give in again. 

And the reasons he gave were also very reasonable. 

"Haha." 

Fang Luo could not help but sneer, "Junior Brother Lin Chen, I advise you to first understand the situation. You want to be the core player. You are only at the Eighth Layer of the Earth Spirit Realm and your spirit beast is only at the Fifth Layer. What qualifications do you have to be the core player?" 

As he spoke, Fang Luo glanced at the young sapling cultivating cross-legged with disdain on his face. 

Previously, Tuntun had eaten a lot of Three-Phase Spirit Jade in the Fantasy Realm and felt that he could no longer suppress the energy in his body. 

So, he left the Fantasy Realm and sat cross-legged to cultivate. 

And this became Fang Luo's reason for refuting Lin Chen. 

"Junior Brother Lin, I think that Senior Brother is right. Although you are powerful in battle, the level of your spirit beast is too low. It's a bit too much to be a core player at this level." 

Fan Anzhi hesitated and agreed. 

"Boom!"

As soon as the two of them finished speaking, a terrifying aura suddenly erupted from Tuntun's body. 

This aura was like a terrifying beast descending, eternally suppressing it! 

Instantly, everyone in the private room looked horrified. 

Even Su Hongyi was a little shocked. 

This… this energy… 

When the aura dissipated, Tuntun stood up, placed his hands on his waist, and said majestically, "Which bird said I was only at the Fifth Layer? Look, look now, Sixth Layer! Did you see it? Sixth Layer!" 

He had actually advanced! 

This scene left everyone in the room stunned. 

Su Yuwei said lightly, "Even after eating the Beast Spirit Fruit, Senior Brother couldn't advance. But instead, Lin Chen's spirit beast advanced first. If the Beast Spirit Fruit was given to Lin Chen, would he have advanced directly to the Seventh Layer? To what extent?" 

Su Huanxue and Chen Lingfeng both have Seventh Layer spirit beasts! 

If he wanted to be on par with them, regardless of realm, at least the level of his spirit beast had to be about the same, right? 

If he used a Sixth Layer spirit beast to battle someone else's Seventh Layer spirit beast, how difficult would it be to win? 

"Yuwei, no need to feel bad about what has happened." 

Su Hongyi waved his hand and said solemnly, "Lin Chen, I understand your grudge with Su Huanxue, but once you become a core player, you will face tremendous pressure. Are you… confident?" 

"I said that I would help the sect obtain this spot!" 

Lin Chen raised his head and said word by word, "And I always keep my word!" 

"Good." 

Su Hongyi did not hesitate and waved his hand directly, "You will be the core player. Fang Luo, don't be discouraged. You are the genius of our Lihuo Sect. We must rely on you in the next competition." 

Fang Luo gritted his teeth, somewhat unwillingly. 

But since even the sect master had said so, he could only accept his fate. 

"Yes, Sect Master." 

Just like that, Lin Chen became a core player. 

On the stage, Chen Yun flicked his finger, and a terrifying aura, like a sharp sword, crashed into an ancient bell. 

"Buzz!" 

The ancient bell let out a melodious chime. 

This meant that the first round of the competition was about to begin. 

In the arena, countless spectators were filled with anticipation. 

This was so exciting. 

As soon as it started, there was a battle between the two strongest sects in the Five Kingdoms. 

"Haha, today is the day when the Lihuo Sect falls from its altar." 

Qi Shanyue smiled slightly, "The Fengjian Sect has Chen Lingfeng and Su Huanxue. These two are rare super geniuses that come once in hundreds of years. Not to mention in these five kingdoms, even in the Eastern Yuan Region, very few people can compete with them. Shouldn't it be easy to deal with the Lihuo Sect?" 

He knew about Chen Yun and Chen Lingfeng's relationship, so his words were degrading the Lihuo Sect while praising Chen Lingfeng and Su Huanxue inside and out. 

Chen Yun nodded. Naturally, he did not commit to anything. 

Players from both sides took their positions. 

Su Hongyi led five players to the edge of the arena. 

On the other side were Feng Bumia and his five disciples. 

Su Huanxue raised her lips and smiled disdainfully, "Lin Chen, you good-for-nothing, you can actually become the core player of the Lihuo Sect. It seems that the Lihuo Sect really has no one left!" 

The Fengjian Sect's core player was Chen Lingfeng. 

This was not surprising. 

In terms of combat strength, Chen Lingfeng was obviously stronger than Su Huanxue. 

"Actually, I'm rather curious, will you regret it." 

At this moment, Su Huanxue's demeanor was outstanding, like a proud swan, "If you had continued to be a good-for-nothing after being废除, you might have been able to survive the rest of your life. But you chose to go against me. You have tried your best, cultivating day and night, but in my eyes, you are still weak. All your efforts are nothing but a joke to me. Inevitably, you will still die…" 

"So, will you regret your choice to go against me?" 

Su Huanxue looked very amused. 

"I do regret it." 

Lin Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, "I regret not killing you with a knife as soon as possible when you were chasing after me. I even made a so-called three-year agreement with you. If I had been ruthless and killed you directly, how could there be so many subsequent troubles?" 

Upon hearing this, the expression on Su Huanxue's face suddenly turned cold. 

Killing intent flashed in her eyes, "It seems that you can't wait to die. Come, let me show you the taste of despair!" 

With that, Su Huanxue walked onto the stage. 

She looked arrogant and domineering, "I also want you to know that there will always be an insurmountable gap between you and me!"