Chapter 7

The competition continued.

Gu Xianyu was enjoying his time watching the disciples fighting.

There weren't any special techniques. Rather, their fight were quite crude.

I hit, you block, you hit, I dodge. You want to see who is tougher? Sure let's brawl!

It was that kind of battle.

No mountain breaking fist or star destroying punch.

Truly a refreshing feeling for Gu Xianyu who came from Immortal World.

If it was back in Immortal World, every fight would destroy the entire environment. Forget about mountain, even an entire world would disappear just from the backlash.

If not because the Heavenly Dao rules were strong and there were abundant Immortal Qi, it would have been destroyed countless eons ago.

There were only 4 people who were sitting next to Gu Xianyu. It was Yang Zhangtian, Sect Master Liu, Sect Master Long and Ancestor Huang.

The rest of the guests were not high enough in status to be sitting alongside them, so Yang Zhangtian arranged them somewhere else.

"Fellow daoists, it's a bit boring if we only watch, right?"

Gu Xianyu suddenly said.

His voice attracted the attention of the surrounding people.

"Why, fellow daoist Gu? You don't mean we have to join in as well? Well, I don't mind if we all have to fight as well"

Sect Master Long said happily.

"Hahaha! That would be interesting as well, but no. How about we have a little bet and select which disiciple is going to came out as the winner from either group?"

Gu Xianyu suggested.

"What should we bet? And what is the limit?"

Sect Master Liu asked.

"You can bet whatever you want. Treasures, pills, medicines, techniques or even spirit stones. You can select multiple disciples, but for each item you bet you can only select one disciple. If there are multiple people who place bets on the same winner, all the rewards will be shared between them. Spirit Rank is the lowest item to bet and Heaven Rank is the limit"

Gu Xianyu explained.

"Won't Old Yang have the advantage for this bet? He is the sect master after all, so he must know his disciples very well"

Sect Master Long frowned.

"That's what makes this bet interesting. It all depends on our observation skill and luck. I believe the people who are sitting here are all experts. So you must have your fair share of experience"

"I see. So it's not just a simple bet where we select disciple randomly"

Ancestor Huang nodded.

"Yes. As the initator of this bet, I will put this Middle-Grade Heaven Rank Life Extention Pill as my bet"

Gu Xianyu took out a small clear glass and showed it. There was a pale blue pill inside.

The surrounding people opened their eyes in surprise.

It must be known that a Heaven Rank pill is a rare item that is sough after by every cultivators. Not to mention a pill that could extend their life.

Who doesn't want to live long? Especially those old ancestors who runs out of time.

"Fellow daoist Gu, you better not joking about this. You should know how precious a Heaven Rank pill is. Especially a pill that can extend life"

Sect Master Long said in serious look.

"As you can see. I'm still young and energetic. I don't have any use for it. Rather than letting it be covered in dust, it's much better to leave it to fate. Who knows, fate might select you to be its owner"

Gu Xianyu shrugged his shoulders and let out a faint smile.

"Kuhahaha! I like your style! Fine, I will join the fun! It would be disrespecful if I only take out a spirit weapon, so I will use this Sky Serpent Halberd as my bet!"

Sect Master Long took out a 6 feet-length halberd. The halberd was covered with dark green aura. There was a snake-drawing carved on the shaft.

"A Low-Grade Heaven Rank weapon. Hahaha, I like your guts Sect Master Long!"

Gu Xianyu laughed.

"Fellow daoist Gu, Fellow daoist Long, are you two really sure about it? You two must know the worth of these two items"

Ancestor Huang said with a solemn look.

"A man never break his words"

"A demon never backdown from a challenge"

Both of them said simultaneously.

"Hehehe. Let them be, Ancestor Huang. Men are stubborn creature. They won't back down once they decides on something. You should understand it better than me"

Sect Master Liu laughed.

"A wife must follow their husband faithfully. Although I'm not married to anyone, as the only woman here I should follow the rules as well. I will use this as the bet"

She took out a purple block of iron from her space ring. The surrounding temperature began to drop once it appeared.

"Nether Stone!"

Yang Zhangtian exclaimed.

"This should be enough, right?"

"Hahaha, how bold! I didn't expect you to take it out. You old hag even refused to sell it to me years ago"

Sect Master Long laughed.

"Just like what fellow daoist Gu said. Rather than letting it be covered in dust, it's better to leave it to fate. Sect Master Yang, are you going to join in as well?"

"I want to, but unfortunately I'm just a poor man. I'm afraid I will only humiliate myself if I join the fun"

Yang Zhangtian shook his head.

"Ancestor Huang, are you going to join too?"

Sect Master Long asked.

"No. I'm just a poor old man who barely have enough to eat"

Ancestor Huang politely refused.

"Alright, it will just be the three of us then. I will choose that young man named Mo Fan"

Gu Xianyu said.

"Senior Gu, why are you choosing him? if you want to win, you better pick Zhou Kai or Xu Mei. They are the most talented disciples in this generation"

Yang Zhangtian secretly sent a transmission to Gu Xianyu.

However, Gu Xianyu ignored him and keep smiling.

"I will choose that boy named Zhou Kai"

"I am choosing that girl named Xu Mei"

Sect Master Long and Sect Master Liu chose their players respectively.

...

Outside the Martial Arts Practice Field.

Mo Fan was sitting cross-legged. Behind him, a woman with snow white skin wearing a veil walked towards him. Although her face was hidden by the veil, just from her figures and skin color one can judge that she is a rare beauty.

This woman is Xu Mei, Mo Fan's childhood sweetheart.

"Mo Fan"

The woman called his name.

"Do you have any business with me?"

Mo Fan said coldly.

"I know you're still angry at me. But, I come here to tell you something. Please forfeit from the competition"

Xu Mei said.

"Why should I listen to you?"

Mo Fan snorted.

"Zhao Kai ordered his men to cripple you. They are all at the peak of Qi Refining Realm and can advance to the Foundation Realm anytime. I don't know how you reached the 8th stage of Qi Refining Realm in a short time. But for your safety, please forfeit"

Xu Mei said helplessly.

"You! How dare you order me around after betraying me!?"

"You know I don't have any choice"

Xu Mei smiled bitterly.

"You always have a choice. And you chose that bastard Zhou Kai!"

"Mo Fan!"

"Leave! I don't want to see you ever again!"

Mo Fan shouted.

Xu Mei opened her mouth wanting to say something. However, no words came out. In the end, she left with a bitter smile on her face.

...

"Mo Fan! Wang Ming!"

Upon hearing the shout from the stage, the disciples looked at Mo Fan with either curious or mocking eyes.

The reason why most of them were looking down on him was because until recently, Mo Fam was just a sandbag. They think the reason why he could raise his strength suddenly was probably because he ate treasures that boosted his cultivation base by luck.

Only a small part of the disciples were curious about how he will dealt with the current situation.

It must be known that Wang Ming was a 9th Stage Qi Refining Realm that could step into the Foundation Establishment Realm whenever he want. He only held back from breaking through because he wanted to win the Hundred Beast Festival.

There were also rumors about Wang Ming defeating a 2nd Stage Foundation Establishment Realm.

Mo Fan slowly opened his eyes and stepped into the stage under the gazes of everyone.

"Mo Fan, Zhou Kai asked me to give you a message. Kowtow and beg for mercy, I won't make things difficult for you anymore if you do so"

Wang Ming said in mocking tone.

"Is that so? I also have a message for him. Wash your neck because I'm coming for you"

Mo Fan snorted coldly.

"You! Zhou Kai only told me to break your legs if you refuse, but because of your arrogant I will cripple your cultivation base!"

Hearing what Wang Ming said, Mo Fan face turned cold.

"Begin!"

Thump!

Just as the referee's voice resounded, Wang Ming charged at Mo Fan. He gripped his fingers into a fist and struck at Mo Fan's chest.

"Iron Demon Fist!"

Wang Ming's fist was backed with fierce momentum. Even a 1st Stage Foundation Establishment Realm were pale in comparison.

Facing Wang Ming's attack, Mo Fan didn't retreat. Rather, he took a single step forward and extended his right palm to catch Wang Ming's fist.

As Wang Ming's fist collided with Mo Fan's palm, the later was unexpectedly stood still.

"What!?"

Wang Ming was surprised by the result. He thought Mo Fan's palm would be broken, but he completely stopped his attack.

"You want to cripple my cultivation base with just this strength?"

"Y-You...!"

Mo Fan pulled Wang Ming into his direction and punched him in the face using his left fist.

"Bull Demon Fist!"

Crack!

The sound of bone shattering was heard.

Wang Ming's abruptly lost his balance due to the heavy force. It was as if he was hit by bull demon who was known for it's powerful strength. That power was not something a mere 8th Stage of Qi Refining Realm could exert.

Before Wang Ming managed to recover from his dizziness, another fist fell into his face.

"Guh!"

Wang Ming let out a painful growl.

His consciousness slowly went blank. However, Mo Fan didn't stop and keep hitting him.

Pa pa pa pa pa.

With a calm look on his face, Mo Fan loosened his fist into a claw and then struck at his abdomen, destroying his dantian.

"Demon Dragon Claw!"

Upon witnessing this sight, many people were alarmed. They never expected that Mo Fan was so fierce and even dared to cripple Wang Ming in public!

"Mo Fan... to think that you became this strong"

Xu Mei was also shocked at Mo Fan's sudden display.

"Not bad"

Gu Xianyu nodded.

"Fellow daoist Gu, your eyesight is so sharp. If my judgement isn't wrong, his attack can even be compared with a 2nd Stage Foundation Establishment Realm"

Sect Master Long said.

"To think a mere 8th Stage Qi Refining Realm would be this strong. I envy Sect Master Yang for having such disciple in his sect"

Sect Master Liu praised.

"Hahaha, you're flattering me. I'm sure your disciples are better than him"

Yang Zhangtian stroked his beard and slowly nodded. Being able to have such strength was an impressive accomplishment.