Chapter 120 A New Challange Awaits
Some participants of the war started returning to the Wudang sect, while the imperial forces continued searching for the stolen imperial treasures.
The clock showed 5 in the morning, where the air was still cold, but the sun was beginning to spread its warmth.
Currently, in a quiet room within the Wudang sect, Qin Chen sat cross-legged, intending to rest. To replenish all his energy, he needed at least 2 days of rest.
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Meanwhile, Long Tian had arrived at his villa area after driving for several hours. The distance between Tianzhou and Tianhai was quite far, kilometers away.
The gate opened, and he parked his car in the garage.
Exiting the car, he suddenly felt the aura pressure from the backyard, so he headed there immediately.
Upon arrival, he saw Li Yue'er sitting cross-legged, dark energy emanating from her body. Long Tian approached her and sensed the dark energy.
It was exactly the same as his, and he felt no difference whatsoever. He chose to sit beside her.
A few seconds later, Li Yue'er opened her eyes, sensing Long Tian's presence.
"Good morning," Long Tian greeted, a smile etched on his face.
Li Yue'er returned his smile. "Good morning, Long Tian, you're finally back."
"Didn't you sleep since I left?" Long Tian asked, raising an eyebrow.
"No, for some reason, I felt incredibly energized, so I practiced all night long. Just recently, I began familiarizing myself with the dark energy in my second martial spirit. It's... indescribable," Li Yue'er responded.
Upon hearing this, Long Tian smiled and extended his hand slightly, causing dark energy to emanate from his palm.
Li Yue'er looked astonished. "Long Tian, how... How are you doing that?" she inquired, her eyes wide with surprise.
"Believe it or not, I possess dark energy just like yours. However, it originates solely from within me, not from a martial spirit," Long Tian explained.
"That's fascinating. I never expected us to share the same power," Li Yue'er said, genuinely impressed.
"Want to practice together? I can share some of the darkness techniques I've mastered. We still have two hours before school starts. What do you think?" Long Tian suggested.
Li Yue'er nodded. "That sounds like a great idea."
"Well, let's begin then," Long Tian said.
With that, they both stood up, initiating their practice with the dark energy.
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The sun had risen, its warm light slowly spreading across the surroundings. Despite the lingering chill in the air, Long Tian and Li Yue'er were drenched in sweat from their intense training session.
Long Tian aimed his finger at Li Yue'er, and a black flame shot forth.
As the black flame neared Li Yue'er, she swiftly waved her hand, successfully absorbing the dark energy.
In the next moment, she gestured again, and the same black flame emerged, darting toward Long Tian with speed.
Long Tian evaded, the flame landing on the ground, leaving no trace as it burned.
Long Tian looked impressed. "You did it," he remarked.
Meanwhile, Li Yue'er fell backward, breathing heavily. Despite her exhaustion, her smile was wide, clearly reflecting her delight in her progress.
During their practice together, she realized that her dark energy allowed her to absorb all kinds of energy and reflect it back.
After numerous attempts, she had finally mastered it.
Long Tian approached her, extending his hand. "Can you stand?" he asked.
"I'm afraid I can't. I'm too tired," Li Yue'er replied.
Long Tian grinned. "Then I'll carry you," he said.
He lifted her gently, cradling her in his arms.
Li Yue'er's cheeks flushed red, feeling slightly embarrassed to be carried by Long Tian. Despite that, she found comfort in his arms.
"Do you want to take a bath together?" Long Tian teased with a grin.
"What? No!" Li Yue'er blurted out, her cheeks growing even redder.
Long Tian chuckled and proceeded to carry Li Yue'er inside the villa, their laughter lingering in the air.
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The sun blazed higher, the clock ticking to 7:20 as Long Tian, behind the wheel, arrived at the school grounds. Seated next to him was Li Yue'er, both donning the same school uniform.
He simply parked his car, sliding it into an available spot.
They stepped out of the car in unison, walking side by side.
Meanwhile, in another part of the area, Liu Qian had just alighted from her father's car. Her eyes were fixed on Long Tian and Li Yue'er.
Her expression turned cold. Long Tian remained unchanged; after what he had done to her, he now casually strolled with another girl.
A mix of anger and irritation surged within her. She vowed never to fall into the same mistake again.
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With time ticking away, a stream of students flooded towards the school.
"See you after school, Long Tian," Li Yue'er said, her smile warm and genuine.
Long Tian nodded, reciprocating her smile. With that, they headed towards their respective classes.
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Classes progressed as usual, teachers delving into various subjects to enlighten their students.
In no time, the bell rang, signaling the arrival of the much-anticipated break.
But the school's intercom crackled to life with a teacher's authoritative voice. "Attention, all third-year students, please assemble at the school's main field immediately. We have an important announcement to make."
The announcement, short and cryptic, left the third-year students perplexed. They exchanged puzzled glances but obediently gathered at the assembly field, their curiosity piqued.
Long Tian, like his peers, had no option but to comply, making his way there with the crowd.
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Many students flocked to the assembly field, and it didn't take them long to gather.
In front, several teachers stood, their presence adding to the intrigue.
"Dear students," Headmaster Sun Jian's voice boomed across the field, commanding the attention of everyone present. "I'm delighted to announce an exciting event that will test not only your skills but also your determination and spirit. For the first time in years, our school will finally participate in the annual Han Empire survival competition!"
Many people were surprised and astonished upon hearing this.
"What? A survival competition?! Damn, we finally get to participate in that prestigious test!"
"Is that news true? Our school isn't a martial arts school; can that even happen?"
"There's no way the headmaster is lying. Besides, Tianzhou High School is the most prestigious regular school in Tianzhou, no wonder we can join."
A wave of murmurs and excited whispers rippled through the crowd. However, Sun Jian gestured to silence them.
"I know you all still find this hard to believe. But the fact remains; our school is indeed allowed to participate in that competition, making us the first non-martial arts school to join this prestigious competition!" he declared.
Hearing this fact, everyone became even more enthusiastic. The survival competition was no ordinary contest; it involved all martial arts schools and academies throughout the Han Empire.
"But," Sun Jian continued. "Our school also has the smallest quota, with only 15 students allowed to participate. That's why we will be selecting you. Every aspect of your strength will be evaluated, leaving only the best 15. So, don't waste this golden opportunity!"
While everyone is hyped, Long Tian grinned. He almost forgot there was a survival competition coming up. It was a mandatory event for him since it, of course, involved Qin Chen.
Amidst the excitement, Long Tian grinned knowingly. The upcoming survival competition had almost slipped his mind. For him, it was a mandatory event since it, of course, had a connection with Qin Chen.
Regardless of whether Qin Chen participated or not, Long Tian was determined to join the competition. Unlike the survival tests held by the Long and Xia families, this was a real survival challenge where participants could kill one another.
Furthermore, the prospect of competing alongside thousands of other geniuses fueled his adrenaline.
He really wanted to see how strong the geniuses in the Han Empire were.
"For the upcoming survival competition, mark your calendars for later this month. The selection process, on the other hand, will commence within the next 7-10 days," Sun Jian announced.
The atmosphere crackled with hype and excitement, each student hanging on to the headmaster's every word.
The survival competition, a perilous yet prestigious event in the Han Empire, had ignited a fervor among the students. They were determined not to let this opportunity slip through their fingers.
"Dear students," Sun Jian's voice resonated, "I hope that in the days leading up to this event, you will devote yourselves to rigorous training. To facilitate this, starting tomorrow and spanning the next 7 days, all third-year classes will be suspended. Instead, you will immerse yourselves in intensive martial arts training."
The students erupted into enthusiastic cheers, their determination palpable.
"Headmaster, I love you!"
"Yes, I'll train relentlessly to secure my spot!"
"With my awakened B-Class martial spirit, I'm confident in my chances!"
Amidst the hype and excitement of the crowd, Long Tian remained composed. The selection process didn't concern him; he was confident in his abilities, knowing he was the strongest among his peers.
Sun Jian, observing the students' zeal, wore a proud smile. He knew that this excitement was partly thanks to Long Zhan, whose recommendation had paved the way for Tianzhou High School's participation in the competition.
He contined, "In the face of challenges, remember, it's not just your strength that will carry you through, but your determination, resilience, and unity as well," Sun Jian said, his eyes scanning the sea of faces before him. "May you all find the courage within yourselves to face whatever lies ahead. Now, go, and prepare yourselves. Train hard, support one another, and let the spirit of Tianzhou shine brightly in the upcoming competition."
With those words, the students began to disperse from the ceremonial grounds, each filled with a newfound sense of purpose and excitement for the trials that awaited them.
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