The Spirit Land Competition Assembly is a grand event for Cultivators on Kui Star Island that occurs once every ten years.
At this time, Cultivators who are hunting Demon Beasts in the outer sea will return to participate. Some are competing for Immortal Caves and mountain peaks with higher Spiritual Qi concentration, while others are trying to retain their current territory.
The Assembly stipulates that if a challenge is not accepted within one month, the remaining Cultivators will re-compete for the residency slots. If missed, one would have to wait another ten years.
On an open space outside Qingyun Mountain, covering nearly a hundred mu, vegetation is sparse. This is where past Spirit Land Competitions have always been held.
The Assembly is hosted by a Deputy Island Lord of Kui Star Island. However, because the two Deputy Island Lords are Dao Companions, both of them attend every time.
As for the Island Lord, the number of times he has watched the Spirit Land Competition is countable on one's fingers; he rarely appears before the public.
"Junior Brother Han, over here."
Seeing Han Li, Li Feiyu called out to him. Han Li really didn't want to go over, as it would attract too much attention, so he silently turned his head.
But if the mountain won't come to me, I must go to the mountain.
Li Feiyu smiled and flew directly towards Han Li. Han Li, helpless, said, "Senior Brother Li."
"Junior Brother Han, didn't you see me just now? You didn't deliberately turn your head, did you?"
Han Li pouted, knowing the answer and still asking, which was redundant.
Among the Cultivators present, only Li Feiyu had a Spirit Beast by his side, and it was such an extraordinary flying Spirit Beast. He stood out like a crane among chickens, making people unable to help but take a few extra glances.
After all, no one could say for sure if their competitor would be among those who came here.
Some acquaintances gathered in groups of three or five, discussing the popular topics of this Spirit Land Assembly. However, although they appeared harmonious and chatted cheerfully, deep down, each of them harbored caution.
"Do you think there will be significant changes in the Spirit Lands of the various peaks this time?"
"The top thirty-six Spirit Peaks probably won't. The weakest among them are Cultivators in the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment. We can't compare."
"That's true, but the highlight of the Assembly is still the duels of those top Cultivators. The fights for ordinary Immortal Caves and valleys are truly not very interesting."
...
Han Li listened to some of the many discussions. He couldn't help but ask, "Senior Brother Li, which Spirit Peak are you planning to challenge?"
"You'll know later."
Li Feiyu had also done his research on the Spirit Land Competition Assembly beforehand. Each Spirit Peak or Immortal Cave only needs to accept three challenges and win all of them to secure residency for the next ten years.
As for challengers, each Immortal Cave can only be challenged once, and there are only three opportunities to challenge during the Assembly. This is to prevent some challengers from endlessly challenging and delaying the Assembly's time.
Qingyun Mountain alone has three hundred and sixty Spirit Peaks, and countless other Immortal Caves and valleys.
At this time, more choices lead to more mistakes; it's better not to choose!
In fact, by now, most Cultivators in the Spirit Land Competition Assembly have become smarter. They mostly come to watch the excitement, and only those Cultivators with absolute confidence make a move.
Otherwise, if the challenge fails and they are severely injured, needing ten days to half a month to recover, this would immediately become the subject of everyone's laughter for a certain period.
"The Spirit Land Competition Assembly now begins. Cultivators intending to challenge, please automatically step into the center of the Formation and then state the Cultivator you wish to challenge."
Whenever two people enter the Formation, the Deputy Island Lord hosting the Assembly will close the Formation.
The barrier of this Formation is strong enough to withstand three attacks from an Early Stage Core Formation Cultivator, ensuring complete safety.
Initially, it was some Cultivators in the Qi Refining stage. The progress speed of cultivation in this Realm is much faster than in the Foundation Establishment Stage, so changes are more significant. Following them were those Cultivators who were originally at Great Perfection of Qi refining , had opportunities within ten years, Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, and ambitiously planned to assault Spirit Peaks.
However, while you are progressing, others are also progressing. Generally, Cultivators do not casually reveal their trump cards to others, so challenging based purely on Realm has a significant element of luck.
As the two continued to watch, failures were indeed more common.
"Senior Brother Li, most of the first day has passed, aren't you going to make your appearance? I might not be free to come tomorrow."
Han Li coming here had already given Li Feiyu enough Face. If it were according to his usual habits, he would be completely indifferent to matters unrelated to him.
He had a very clear understanding of his own Cultivation plan: progressing step by step, gradually moving upwards.
Recovering his cultivation, Cultivating the second layer of the Great Development Art, condensing an Incarnation, having Qu Hun form a Core with a Five Elements Evil Core to escort him, and then Cultivating the Three Essence Revolutions Technique to increase his chances of Core Formation.
Although Li Feiyu was his closest friend, and Han Li trusted him in many situations, a friend is ultimately just a friend. Unless it was an unavoidable circumstance, Han Li would never entrust all his trust, or even his life, into the hands of another.
Not even if that person was his closest.
"Since you've said so, then I'll make my debut."
At this moment, someone had just been defeated. Li Feiyu, controlling the Lihuo Sword, flashed into the Formation.
Li Feiyu was new to Kui Star Island, and coupled with his reclusive nature, rarely leaving the Secluded Valley, very few Cultivators knew him.
His appearance immediately sparked discussion among the crowd; such individuals often brought the greatest variables.
"Deputy Island Lord, I am Li Feiyu, and I wish to challenge Gu Mofeng, Valley Fellow Daoist."
The Deputy Island Lord's lips parted slightly, her voice calm, but once it spread, it resonated in every corner of the place.
"Is Gu Mofeng present?"
"Deputy Island Lord, I am."
Following the voice, a spry old man with a hint of gloom in his eyes flew into the Formation.
"This newcomer is actually so overconfident. A Middle Stage Foundation Establishment dares to challenge a Late Foundation Establishment stage. Does he really think he's still in the Qi Refining stage?"
"Exactly, how can Old Gu's strength be comparable to his?!"
"Haha, I hope there's a good show to watch."
"I think in three moves, within three moves, that Middle Stage Foundation Establishment will definitely lose!"
...
As everyone chattered, Li Feiyu's expression remained unchanged. He asked, "I have a Spirit Beast. Can my Spirit Beast fight with me?"
The Deputy Island Lord said, "Yes!"
"Do you have any more questions?"
"No."
"Then I announce that the competition for the Eighteenth Spirit Peak of Qingyun Mountain now begins."
The Deputy Island Lord formed hand seals, and a beam of light fell into the Formation, then a light screen rose.
Gu Mofeng looked at Li Feiyu and smiled, "Fellow Daoist Li, right? You look very young, but perhaps you're a bit too impatient. A Middle Stage Foundation Establishment strength is indeed quite good on the island, but it's always good to have some self-awareness."
"Don't worry, I'll be careful with my strikes; I won't affect your next duel."
At the end of his words, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
Li Feiyu said, "Cultivating is inherently Heaven-Defying. What use is self-awareness? Even we Cultivators cannot fight against the heavens. If Valley Fellow Daoist still has some self-awareness, it's better to find a comfortable place to retire early."
Han Li's mouth twitched slightly. Senior Brother Li's words were still so sharp.
"I gave you a chance."
Cultivators also need Face. Although Gu Mofeng originally intended to severely injure Li Feiyu, he still had to put on a show. If a serious injury did occur, he could use the excuse of 'duels being unpredictable,' and no one would blame him.
Gu Mofeng would still occupy the moral high ground!
"Ya ya ~"
The Fire Crow suddenly soared into the sky, opening its mouth to spew out crimson flames. Gu Mofeng, with a cold smile, quickly ascended, forming hand seals. A brilliant blue light flew towards the Fire Crow.
The Fire Crow dodged.
At this moment, Li Feiyu moved. His figure flashed, appearing at Gu Mofeng's side. Holding the Lihuo Sword, he flicked his wrist, and five or six sharp crimson sword lights shot towards Gu Mofeng.
Gu Mofeng was unconcerned, thinking, 'He wants to make me flustered by a pincer attack?'
Naive!
Having reached the Late Foundation Establishment stage, what kind of battles had he not experienced? Even more severe ones would not disturb his heart in the slightest.
A pitch-black shield easily blocked Li Feiyu's attack.
Just then, the Fire Crow's third leg was directly revealed, and its released Aura pressured a fourth-level Demon Beast.
In the sky, it was like a blazing sun, radiating billions of crimson-gold rays of light.
Li Feiyu responded in kind, condensing nine crimson-gold three-legged Fire Crows, which hovered in front of him.
"Go!"
The three-legged Fire Crows, transformed from flames, flew into the sky, and suddenly a spectacular sight appeared in the Formation's sky.
Ten Suns in the Sky!