Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 363: Chapter 363: Intense Competition_1

Ming Tian’s true cultivation level was at the peak of the Transcendent Realm Second Layer, nearly entering the Third.

Leng Hao’s true cultivation level was at the early stage of the Transcendent Realm Second Layer, and his speed was also astonishing.

Seeing the cultivation levels of these two, Ling Xiao let out a sigh of relief.

Although these two had the advantage of timing and location, entering the Inner Sect before him, it didn’t seem like they had much of an edge.

If he hadn’t insisted on simultaneously breaking through in three aspects of potential, his current cultivation level would probably have surpassed both of them.

It seemed there was no need to rush into the Inner Sect, as the resources of the first rank in the Outer Sect were not inferior to those of the Inner Sect Disciples. It was probably only slightly worse than the conditions of the top ten Core Disciples.

At this moment, Leng Hao and Ming Tian did not regard Ling Xiao as a competitor; in fact, one might say they did not pay any attention to Ling Xiao at all.

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Before long, a true Heavenly Honor Level powerhouse, the Vice Hall Master of the Inner Sect Main Hall appeared.

This was not a Half-step Celestial like the One-eyed Celestial but a genuine expert of the Heavenly Man Realm.

Ling Xiao didn’t know his name, just that his surname was Zhang.

”Since nearly everyone has arrived, I will now begin the announcements,” said Zhang Vice Hall Master.

Vice Hall Master Zhang stood with his hands behind his back, his voice not loud, but filled with a strong presence that rang clearly in everyone’s ears.

”Today, I have gathered you all here to announce three matters,” Vice Hall Master Zhang continued after the murmurings had ceased.

”The first matter concerns the combined training in the Inner Sect. The top three ranked disciples from the Outer Sect will stay in the Inner Sect for some time. Those who wish to exchange pointers with them should seize the opportunity. They will return to the Outer Sect in at most a month.”

”I have heard about the matter with Jian Renwang. The fault lies with Jian Renwang who dared to break the Sect’s rules by taking forbidden drugs. His crime is knowing the law and yet violating it, which adds to his guilt! Anyone who dares to use this matter to cause trouble for Ling Xiao, do not blame me for being impolite!”

Upon hearing these words, Meng Yuan’s expression changed drastically. He had planned to make a big deal out of this issue, but now with Vice Hall Master Zhang speaking out, he did not dare to act rashly.

Not to mention he was only ranked tenth among Core Disciples, even if he were ranked first, he would definitely not dare to offend the Vice Hall Master of the Inner Sect Main Hall.

He was not only in a position of power but also terrifyingly strong, even more frightening than his master, the Demonflame Celestial.

Vice Hall Master Zhang cast a distant glance at Ling Xiao, his expression revealing a kind smile.

He had owed Yang Dan Lin many favors and had received a considerable number of Spiritual Elixirs from him.

So, when Yang Dan Lin asked him to look after Ling Xiao, he agreed without hesitation.

As the Vice Hall Master of the Inner Sect Main Hall, if he couldn’t protect an Outer Sect Disciple within the Sect, then he might as well not bother mixing in these circles.

Ling Xiao, although not understanding why Vice Hall Master Zhang was showing him goodwill, could roughly guess that someone must have put in a good word for him.

It had to be either Yang Dan Lin or the Guanghan Celestial Venerate.

Of course, the most likely candidate was Yang Dan Lin, as only an alchemist could earn such great respect from a Vice Hall Master of the Inner Sect Main Hall.

”Now for the second announcement. As the end of the year approaches, the annual competition for the ’Young Sect Master’ and ’Core Disciples’ will soon begin. This is open to the entire Moon Hua Sect, and even Outer Sect Disciples are eligible to compete, if they have the ability!”

Vice Hall Master Zhang specifically looked at Ling Xiao as he spoke.

He too was curious about Ling Xiao’s limits and just how mysterious Ling Xiao truly was.

Feeling Vice Hall Master Zhang’s gaze, Ling Xiao couldn’t help but smile wryly to himself.

He could handle Inner Sect Disciples below the Transcendent Realm Third Layer, but competing for a position among Core Disciples, let alone the Young Sect Master, was too difficult.

With only a few months left, even if his cultivation progressed rapidly, once in the Transcendent Realm, the speed of his advancement certainly wouldn’t be as fast as it was in the Martial Vein Realm.

Indeed, to truly vie for the position of a Core Disciple, a long-term plan is necessary.

At present, what he’s more concerned about is actually the ”Pagoda Climbing Ceremony during the Moon Lin Festival”.

”The last matter, is the ’Pagoda Climbing Ceremony during the Moon Lin Festival’.”

Vice Hall Master Zhang’s words sparked a look of anticipation in many eyes.

And it makes sense.

Compared to the competition for the position of Core Disciple, this event is more suitable for the majority of Inner Sect Disciples, and it is also an excellent opportunity for them to make the Dragon Gate Jump.

As for the Core Disciples, they don’t have much of a reaction to this.

It is rumored that one can only participate in the Pagoda Climbing Ceremony three times in a lifetime, and all ten Core Disciples have already used up their three chances, so this ceremony is meaningless to them.

”The Moon Lin Festival will start in another two months. Following the previous rules, there are no restrictions on the number of participants or their identities, only that one’s age cannot exceed thirty. Everyone is encouraged to sign up, but whether you can make it onto the official list and step into the Moon Blossom Pagoda depends on if you can pass the selection!”

Vice Hall Master Zhang smiled and said, ”The details of the selection process will be decided by the Moon Blossom Pagoda, and even I am unaware of it at this moment. However, based on past experience, those with greater strength naturally have a better chance of participating. Ultimately, no more than twelve people will enter the Moon Blossom Pagoda, so take heed!”

Selecting twelve disciples out of more than a thousand in the Sect seems like a small chance.

However, the more than a thousand Outer Disciples can basically be ruled out entirely.

Excluding some who have already participated in the ceremony three times or do not meet the age and other conditions, there might only be about a hundred or so disciples actually competing in the selection.

Nearly a one in ten chance, that’s quite significant.

Ling Xiao calculated quietly, even with his current strength, he had a chance to make it through the selection, but he decided to push himself even harder. The stronger he was, the greater his chances would surely be.

After entering the Moon Blossom Pagoda, the possibility of gaining benefits would also be greater!

Hei Suo, Ming Tian, Leng Hao, and many other Inner Sect experts would all compete tirelessly for those twelve spots.

In the crowd, there was a youth, around sixteen years old, not much older than Ling Xiao, but he was the first among the top ten Core Disciples, known as the ”Number One of the Inner Sect”.

The youth’s name was Shen Tian Lin, and this was his first time participating in the Pagoda Climbing Ceremony, so his heart was filled with excitement.

”The position of a Core Disciple is mine, and the first place in the Pagoda Climbing Ceremony, that’s mine too!”

Shen Tian Lin made up his mind in secret.

Vice Hall Master Zhang was very pleased with the disciples’ response.

A Sect with intense competitive consciousness is the only way to make progress; otherwise, if everyone becomes complacent and lacks ambition, then the Sect is beyond saving.

Surrounded by many Inner Sect experts, Jian Xing and Lin Feng both shook their heads and sighed under tremendous pressure; they didn’t even think about signing up for the Pagoda Climbing Ceremony.

But Ling Xiao thought differently.

He was very clear about how strong his strength was.

And just how terrifying his potential could be.

He hadn’t yet completely merged with the Ancient Golden Dragon, but he had already obtained an extremely terrifying power.

Once he merged with the aura of the Primordial Giant Beasts, how terrifying would that be?

How dreadful?

How powerful!

Having just obtained this terrifying power, Ling Xiao had never used it in combat before, and he was truly looking forward to it, eager to see what kind of might it would unleash once he employed it in battle.