Chapter 209
This method was widely adopted by the sacred lands and aristocratic families, known as: Overwhelming Force Defeats Ten Skills!
Although the top 100 in the elimination matches had all experienced countless battles, they had consumed a lot of their reserves and were physically and mentally exhausted from the constant fighting. Facing the top 100 from the Trial Tower who had been cultivating for several months, it was very difficult for them to win.
Only a few could become stronger through battle and rise after being broken.
But even knowing they would likely lose, these cultivators still participated.
Because regardless of victory or defeat, the Holy Academy would issue rewards.
This was also the Holy Academy’s protection for rogue cultivators and minor sect cultivators, preventing them from being completely crushed by the major forces and leaving no successors.
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“Hu!”
Ye Ruoshui let out a long breath and opened her eyes, her gaze as bright as stars.
“These months of hard work were not in vain!”
A faint smile curved her lips, and a look of satisfaction appeared on her delicate face.
“My talent may not match Her Highness’s, but I can’t fall too far behind. I mustn’t hold her back!”
Moreover, during this trial, she must give it her all to show Her Highness that she’s no longer the little girl who only knew how to cry!
Most importantly, she must surpass Lin Wanqiu!
At the same time.
In another training room.
The swirling cyan-blue aura around Lin Wanqiu gradually receded, returning to her body. She opened her eyes, her pupils resembling two bottomless abysses, mysterious and unfathomable.
Her cultivation had already reached the peak of the Spirit Seed Realm, and she could feel the call of the Embryonic Shadow Realm. All she needed was the nourishment of a heavenly treasure to take the next step and manifest her embryonic shadow.
“Now, I should be able to surpass that little girl Ruoshui!”
Lin Wanqiu blinked, thinking to herself.
Ever since Ye Ruoshui merged with the Primordial Fire, her cultivation had surpassed Lin Wanqiu’s. Then, she refined an Earth-grade pill and transformed into a Primordial Fire Divine Body, seemingly leaving Lin Wanqiu far behind in an instant.
Even Her Highness had started to look at this little girl in a new light, while becoming somewhat distant with Lin Wanqiu.
But the path of cultivation isn’t just about talent; it’s not a smooth road.
In terms of talent, Lin Wanqiu was born with the Primordial Yin Spirit Body. Although it was slightly lower in rank than the Primordial Fire Divine Body, it was still higher in status than Ye Ruoshui’s.
In terms of experience, Lin Wanqiu had trained in martial arts since childhood, never slacking in her cultivation. Her combat experience was far richer than Ye Ruoshui’s, though Ye Ruoshui excelled in unorthodox methods, balancing things out.
In terms of appearance, both were beauties, but their temperaments were completely different, making it a tie.
In terms of emotions, while Ye Ruoshui had a deeper bond with Her Highness, Her Highness had publicly declared to the world that Lin Wanqiu was her rightful Dao Companion, and that wouldn’t change.
After all these considerations, Lin Wanqiu felt that she and Ye Ruoshui were evenly matched.
The only way to determine a winner now was to see who could achieve more remarkable results, catching Her Highness’s attention and thereby earning her favor… or perhaps her affection.
Lin Wanqiu took a light breath, calmed her aura, and stepped out of the room.
“Big Sister Lin!”
Ye Ruoshui had also just finished her seclusion and walked out of her training room. The two women bumped into each other.
Their eyes met, and they immediately noticed the significant improvement in each other’s aura.
“You’ve broken through!”
They spoke in unison.
Lin Wanqiu smiled faintly, “It was just a stroke of luck.”
Ye Ruoshui smiled sweetly, “Big Sister Lin, don’t say that. Your talent far surpasses mine. Reaching the same level as me must have been effortless for you.”
Hearing Ye Ruoshui’s veiled jab, Lin Wanqiu’s smile grew even brighter, “Yes, yes, Sister Ruoshui is naturally gifted and battle-hardened. In the upcoming Hundred Heroes Tournament, you’ll surely cut through the competition and easily claim the championship, right?”
Ye Ruoshui pursed her lips, her smile radiant, “I’ll need Big Sister Lin’s guidance!”
“Not at all, as Her Highness’s Dao Companion, it’s only natural that I look after Sister Ruoshui.”
Lin Wanqiu deliberately emphasized the words “Dao Companion,” making it seem somewhat forced.
Ye Ruoshui was no longer the clueless little girl she once was. She understood that Lin Wanqiu was asserting her position as the primary consort.
Lin Wanqiu was like the empress, not Her Highness’s favorite, but her position was unshakable.
Ye Ruoshui, though favored, was only that—favored. Her Highness wouldn’t consult her on important matters.
Ye Ruoshui was well aware of this, but she still felt a bit annoyed.
She was clearly the one who came first!
But now it was too late for regrets. Who could blame her for not understanding anything back then and failing to keep an eye on His Highness?
After their verbal sparring, the two walked out of the room one after the other.
Both of them were looking forward to stepping onto the arena during the trial competition, defeating each other, and proving themselves!
But before that, they needed to eliminate all additional opponents!
Thus, their goal was the same: to claim the first place in the trial competition!
Neither of them cared much about the rewards of the trial competition, but for the sake of claiming first place, they were willing to give it their all!
As dawn broke and the sun rose in the east.
The vast and boundless trial grounds were located in a small, independent secret realm, created by the strongest of the Holy Academy specifically for the trial competition.
This place was protected by formations set up by the Holy Academy. If anyone was injured outside the arena, they would be forcibly teleported out. Similarly, if someone suffered a fatal injury on the arena, they would also be teleported out and treated by the Holy Academy.
Therefore, the participants didn’t need to worry about their lives being in danger. During the competition, they could go all out without holding back.
Above the trial grounds, a massive screen spanned the sky, displaying the numbers of each arena and the order of the participants. The participants would follow the instructions and proceed to their respective arenas. The screen would automatically record the results and update the groupings.
“Benefactor, this humble nun is new here. I wonder why there isn’t a Holy Academy elder overseeing this secret realm. Aren’t they afraid of any accidents happening?”
“Little Daoist Nun, you really are out of touch. Times have changed. Now, the secret realm is monitored by the Sky Patrol Mirror, which ensures that nothing goes wrong. Even if an accident occurs, the strongest will be informed immediately and come to take charge. What are you afraid of?”
“I see. But what exactly is this Sky Patrol Mirror?”
“You don’t know? You’re not a cultivator from the Hundred Saints Region, are you? Your attire doesn’t seem like it, with that kasaya robe…”
“The Celestial Mirror is a sacred treasure forged from the combined power of many formidable beings in the Holy Academy. It is said to approach the realm of the Emperor, capable of reflecting all illusions—monsters, demons, and malevolent spirits cannot escape its gaze; under its light, they are instantly obliterated!”
“But its greatest strength lies not in its power; the key feature of the Celestial Mirror is its ability to record various requirements and conditions, implementing them autonomously without the need for prolonged human intervention. This is what makes it truly formidable!”
“Thank you, benefactor; I have learned much.”
“Hey… Little Daoist Nun, I haven’t heard of any authentic nuns from the Eastern Pole. Are you from the West?”
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