Chapter 517: Chapter 502 You Have Already Been Sidelined (Two-in-One, Requesting Monthly Tickets)
Thus.
The next day, Xu Lingjun returned directly to the Great Xia Empire.
He had a leaf given by the Ancient Tree with him.
While in the Secret Realm, he was almost free from any Demon Beast attacks...
After learning about this, Xu Lingjun directly took nearly ten thousand leaves from the Ancient Tree, almost stripping one side bare of leaves.
After all, he was returning to request reinforcements...
If the people he brought were attacked by Demon Beasts halfway, that would be the real joke.
And Han Yun City remained in the Secret Realm.
He obtained a Spirit Stone from the Ancient Tree, evidently stimulated by the fact that Xu Lingjun broke through relying on a Spirit Stone, hoping to replicate his miracle.
Unfortunately, without the marvelous function of the "Infinite Divine Demon Body Refining Technique," even Xu Lingjun would find it difficult to draw Spiritual Qi from the Spirit Stone, let alone Han Yun City?
But he was stubborn and refused to give up, even lacking the leisure to return with Xu Lingjun...
He was safe in the Secret Realm, so Xu Lingjun didn’t bother with him, and immediately took Xiaoya back alone.
The journey here was quite arduous, but leaving was completely unobstructed. Just as the Ancient Tree said, most Demon Beasts detect people by aura, and he carried her aura, so safety was not a concern.
After leaving the Secret Realm.
He didn’t even stop to reunite with Sun Lingli, only sending her a message... then hurriedly sped towards the Imperial Capital aboard a flying device.
Returning to the Imperial Capital.
Treading the Imperial City.
Entering the Imperial Study, he talked with Han Xu Yang for a long time...
No one knew what was said.
All that was known is that when they came out, Han Xu Yang’s expression was grave, with a hint of worry and determination between his brows.
And Xu Lingjun immediately issued orders to all his subordinates.
A thousand miles away from the Imperial Capital.
Within the Cuowu Sect.
The Cuowu Sect now was imposing, with the number of disciples multiplying more than twice, especially since these people inherently possessed strong combat power, even slightly surpassing the original disciples of the Cuowu Sect.
As a result, the strength of the Cuowu Sect improved significantly.
Almost leaping to the top among the Five Sects...
Even the Sun and Moon Bright Sect could not match the current momentum of the Cuowu Sect.
Especially Sun Bumie, to verify the disciples’ strength, specifically invited the Five Sects for a private martial arts competition.
The Five Great Sects gathered simultaneously at one place.
With the Sect Leaders of the Five Sects seated at the top, watching the intense battles among the disciples below...
In the past, victories and defeats were mutual.
The Cuowu Sect wasn’t the top among the Five Sects, but neither was it falling behind...one could only say it had moderate results.
But this time, the Cuowu Sect stood out prominently, winning nine out of ten matches.
Although the strength was slightly superior, if to say comprehensive dominance, it wasn’t to that extent.
But the disciples of the Cuowu Sect had trained for years on the Polar Star Battlefield, how could that be for nothing?
Especially under Xu Lingjun’s command, large scale battles were rare... but surprise attacks, encounter battles occurred almost every other day.
With considerable casualties.
Those who survived were elites.
Each had extremely rich combat experience, and their techniques were simplified... at the very least, everyone could see clearly.
Winning nine out of ten battles, the one loss wasn’t due to inferior skill, but due to striking too ferociously, becoming constrained, fearing to inadvertently kill the opponent.
At the very least, people like Mingri saw with their own eyes that the defeated disciple immediately attacked the opponent’s throat upon striking... moreover, the speed was such that it left no room for reaction. Had he not instinctively pulled back in a hurry, the opponent would have been a corpse by now.
Although this battle was lost, the strength on either side was clear.
This martial arts competition, without doubt, brought tremendous attention to the Cuowu Sect.
Especially the successive batches of disciples who went on stage, significantly dominated in the competitions...
"It seems during this period, Brother Sun has focused quite a lot on the Cuowu Sect, now with the Cuowu Sect’s strength, it might already be the foremost of the Five Sects."
"Indeed, this batch of new disciples in the Cuowu Sect, though just beginners, can stand shoulder to shoulder with those who have practiced for years, they indeed have extraordinary potential."
The Sect Leaders all spoke in praise.
Sun Bumie appeared moderately contented but smiled and said, "It’s all thanks to the Supreme Elder’s kindness; since the Supreme Elder held a position on the Polar Star Battlefield, I thought of sending the disciples to trial there... life-and-death battles naturally provide great improvement for honing disciples."
"Yes, without experiencing the storm, fledglings find it hard to soar through the skies; Commander in Chief Xu becoming the commander on the Polar Star Battlefield is also a fortune for the Cuowu Sect... I heard the destruction of the Chi Yu mysterious clan was accomplished by the best warriors of the Cuowu Sect and the Baoyan Army Legion, truly admirable."
"Ashamed, ashamed, there’s an impertinent request I have, I wonder if your Sect’s Supreme Elder is available these days, I heard although he hasn’t broken through to the Grandmaster Realm, he can rival Brother Sun, I am quite curious about someone who achieved Guiyuan Realm strength at just a little over twenty years old, what kind of demeanor he has."
"Indeed, indeed, Brother Sun, why hasn’t such a prodigy appeared in today’s martial arts competition?"
Sun Bumie chuckled twice.
He naturally understood what these Sect Leaders meant...
They simply saw the significant improvement in the Cuowu Sect disciples’ abilities, thus feeling eager and wanting to emulate the Cuowu Sect’s actions back then.
