Nine Realms Sword Emperor
Chapter 636 - 637: Martial Arts Tournament

Chapter 636: Chapter 637: Martial Arts Tournament

Three thousand years ago...

Upon hearing this, Chu Fengmian was not particularly surprised as he knew of some ancient relics that had been discovered ten thousand years before.

If the Gui Xu Sky had only appeared three thousand years ago, it was no wonder that Chu Fengmian hadn’t heard of it.

"Beimang Holy Token, you haven’t used it, have you?"

Suddenly, the Elder Xuanbei turned to Chu Fengmian and spoke.

Chu Fengmian was startled, and then, in the palm of his hand, a wooden token appeared—the Beimang Holy Token.

This Beimang Holy Token allowed anyone to become an inner sect disciple of Beimang Academy without any assessment.

However, for Chu Fengmian, an assessment at Beimang Academy would be too easy, so he had never needed to use it.

Moreover, Chu Fengmian had learned from Tuoba Ding that the Beimang Holy Token was very useful, so he had always kept it in the void ring, only now he had almost forgotten about it.

Mentioned suddenly by Elder Xuanbei, Chu Fengmian recalled that the Beimang Holy Token could indeed be redeemed for a certain qualification.

"Indeed, with your talent, you should be able to get into Beimang Academy without needing the Beimang Holy Token,"

Elder Xuanbei looked at the wooden token in Chu Fengmian’s hand and smiled slightly.

"Originally, I left this holy token for you just as a last resort to come to Beimang Academy. I didn’t expect you not to use it but this is perfect. With this Beimang Holy Token, even if you attend the Northern Region Martial Competition, no ancient figure will have anything to say."

"Martial Competition?"

A hint of confusion appeared in Chu Fengmian’s eyes.

"Yes, the Gui Xu Sky only allows one hundred entries a year from the entire Nine Domains. Therefore, in our Northern Region, the Martial Competition is held so that qualified martial artists can participate. The top ten from this competition can enter the Gui Xu Sky,"

Elder Xuanbei calmly explained.

"Normally, only those disciples who have contributed to Beimang Academy can qualify to participate, and you’ve just been promoted to seed disciple, which would normally not suffice."

"However, this Beimang Holy Token can be directly exchanged for a qualification for holy land practice. By handing over the holy token, you would also be making a significant contribution to the academy."

Elder Xuanbei smiled as he spoke.

"Holy land practice isn’t much of a use to you now. It might be best to hand over the Beimang Holy Token and take part in the Gui Xu Sky competition. The Lu Family won’t be able to stop you."

"I’ll leave everything to your arrangement, Master."

Chu Fengmian handed the Beimang Holy Token over to Elder Xuanbei.

Chu Fengmian felt extremely reassured by Elder Xuanbei’s words. Such arrangements must certainly be in Chu Fengmian’s best interest.

"Ah, those old antiquities, I will talk to them. In a few days, it should be time to head to Martial King City to participate in the Martial Competition. You can go there with the other disciples. Han Yueli will also accompany you."

As Elder Xuanbei said this, a hint of seriousness suddenly appeared on his brow.

"However, you need to be cautious. The Lu Family is likely to meddle; their power is far more formidable than you can imagine. Moreover, your rising status has surely been noticed by the Earth Demon Sect and countless other forces in the Northern Region, all ready to act against you. You must be careful."

"Understood."

Chu Fengmian nodded.

He knew that his rise in the holy lands of Beimang under Yang Wei would soon spread outside, and given the blood feud with Beimang Academy, the Earth Demon Sect would stop at nothing to eliminate Chu Fengmian.

However, Chu Fengmian wasn’t worried—with his current strength, there were few who could contend with him.

Moreover, to become a strong leader in one’s generation, one often faces numerous life-or-death battles. Such fights only serve to temper Chu Fengmian.

"This martial arts competition, with your strength, should not be difficult to enter the top ten. However, you must be careful. This competition allows participation from disciples of all the major sects, including some who have surpassed the great calamity of life and death."

Sage Xuanbei looked at Chu Fengmian and spoke solemnly.

"Long Weiyang and Lu Hua, although powerful, have not yet surpassed the great calamity of life and death. They are only mid-tier in the rankings of the Beimang region. Among these, some have surpassed the great calamity of life and death, their strength comparable to the peak of the Life and Death Realm. You must be cautious."

"Hmm?"

This news slightly surprised Chu Fengmian.

He had thought that in this martial arts competition, he would only face Divine Power realm martial artists, not expecting even Life and Death Realm martial artists to participate.

Once one surpassed the great calamity of life and death, a martial artist’s power could increase manyfold, even tenfold.

Like Chu Fengmian, although now he could easily defeat Long Weiyang and Lu Hua, should either of them surpass the great calamity of life and death, they could pose a real threat to Chu Fengmian.

"I understand."

Chu Fengmian nodded.

This news, now known to Chu Fengmian, didn’t surprise him. Instead, it ignited a fighting spirit within him.

His Dragon Blood lineage had begun to influence Chu Fengmian’s personality. The more powerful opponents he encountered, the more excited Chu Fengmian became, and the further his own strength could advance.

Seeing Chu Fengmian’s eyes filled with battle intent, Sage Xuanbei couldn’t help but sigh.

Such a state of mind qualified him to truly become a strong leader.

Sage Xuanbei spoke again.

"Let’s go, get ready. We’ll prepare to head to Martial King City in a few days."

"Yes."

Chu Fengmian nodded and then left the palace.

Outside, Bai Xuan had already left, leaving only Han Yueli, who seemed to be contemplating the eternal laws within the Spiritual Energy.

"Chu Fengmian, I will leave first to explore various places in the Holy Land, to understand swordsmanship."

Bai Xuan left only these words for Chu Fengmian.

The previous battle had also greatly impacted Bai Xuan, a genius in her own right, now overtaken by Chu Fengmian.

Even now, Chu Fengmian’s strength was beyond her imagining.

Upon arriving in this Holy Land of Beimang, Bai Xuan left to further understand her own swordsmanship.

"This is also good. With Bai Xuan’s talent, she will find her place in the Holy Land of Beimang in the future."

Chu Fengmian secretly thought to himself.

His influence in Beimang Academy was still too minor; Bai Xuan’s enhanced strength would be a great help to Chu Fengmian.

However, right now, the most in need of advancement was Chu Fengmian himself.

Initially, Chu Fengmian felt that his power and physique had reached their limit, but he still felt a step was missing. Rashly drawing in the great calamity of life and death was still dangerous.

Now was indeed the time to seek extraordinary opportunities in the Fallen Sky, to further advance his strength.

When Chu Fengmian genuinely surpassed the great calamity of life and death and stepped into the Life and Death Realm, even facing those old antiques at the steps of the Life and Death Platform, Chu Fengmian would not be powerless.