The next day at the Xuanyue Peak of Shengjian Sect.
After several days of competition, the Grand Sword Meeting has reached its final stages, and today is the day for the final ranking of the event.
Early in the morning, the Xuanyue Peak was filled with a sea of people. Compared to the competition on the first day, there were even more people today.
The top ten competitors are all renowned swordsmen from Jiuzhou. Who doesn't want to witness the grandeur of these warriors?
Stronger against stronger, this is the match that everyone looks forward to.
"Master, are you saying that the Shengjian Sect doesn't intend to participate in the final competition?"
In the VIP seats, Zhang Long followed Chen Mo, his expression serious as he asked.
Chen Mo nodded slightly, "This Grand Sword Meeting is just a nominal ranking of the swordsmanship list. In reality, the Shengjian Sect plans to take advantage of this opportunity to gain the opportunities left behind by our ancestors..."
"What is their intention? They can obtain the opportunities themselves. Why do they need to involve us? Are they not afraid that the opportunity will fall into the hands of others?"
Long Fengwu followed Chen Mo on the other side, with a face full of curiosity.
Chen Mo chuckled and explained, "If the opportunity were so easily obtainable, do you think the Shengjian Sect would easily hand it over to others? Of course not. That's why they have invited strong swordsmen from all over the world here, to leverage their strength and seize the opportunities left behind by our ancestors..."
"As for your question about whether they are afraid that the opportunity will be taken away by others, they naturally don't worry because this is the territory of the Shengjian Sect. If they didn't get the opportunity, they could use the sword intent left behind by the Sword God thousands of years ago to force us to hand it over..."
Long Fengwu raised his eyebrow, his expression somewhat awkward, "What a clever ploy of 'beating the grasshopper to catch the cicadas while the oriole hides in the background.' It seems they have been planning all along. Then, will our presence in there simply be adding to their wedding gown?"
Although Long Fengwu also wanted to gain an opportunity from it, the thought of being a sacrifice for others filled her heart with resentment. If she had to hand over the treasure she had risked so much to obtain, she might as well not go in.
"Hahaha, I can't refuse, because this opportunity can strengthen the Shengjian Sect, which is not good for me. Moreover, they have been planning for a long time, and I naturally have a countermeasure."
Chen Mo's expression was calm.
Zhang Long nodded slightly, doing whatever Chen Mo said without question. After all, his only purpose was to protect Master Three.
Long Fengwu paused for a moment and nodded in agreement, agreeing to go in.
The Xuanyue Peak, which was filled with a sea of people, was finally the day for the final competition. In the presence of expectant eyes from all over, on the high platform, Sect Master Xu Tianyi slowly emerged, looking down at the crowd below and loudly declared: "My fellow warriors, I understand your eagerness for today's final competition. However, this final match will not be held on the Xuanyue Peak but rather at a selected venue; moreover, this venue is not suitable for your presence. Please return. Once the results are announced, my Shengjian Sect will make them public..."
A loud murmur.
Upon hearing these words, the entire Xuanyue Peak was in uproar. Not only did they change the venue, but they even made it a closed-door event, not allowing others to watch. What were they planning to do?
The crowd began to murmur in dissatisfaction. They had been waiting for several days for this competition, demanding fairness and justice, and even refusing to accept any behind-the-scenes dealings.
However, Xu Tianyi paid no attention to the thoughts of the crowd. His entire body erupted with terrifying spiritual pressure, instantly intimidating those who were up to no good. Then he loudly announced, "Next, those whose names are called, please follow me to the new venue for the competition."
"The younger son of the Master of Yushan Castle, Li Yijian."
"The young leader of Tian Shan Sect, Luo Shan."
"Sword Emperor, Lin Hao."
"Sword Emperor, Xue Xing."
"Sword Demon, Zhao Wanli."
"Shengjian Sect, Xu Wansheng."
"Tianlong Imperial Court, Long Aotian."
"Jiu Jian Xian"
"Nameless Swordsman"
"There is also one more Sword Pavilion, Ling Tianxing."
Ten names were read out with a decisive tone, corresponding to the ten people currently sitting in the VIP seats.
Chen Mo glanced back at the crowd, recognizing most of the people present. However, the last one, Ling Tianxing from the Sword Pavilion, had an unremarkable name and he didn't know where this swordsman came from.
Only one person among the ten was dressed in a black robe, sitting motionless on the chair, as if he were in his own world, without saying a word.
There were indeed people who tried to talk to him, but he simply ignored them. The only person who could speak to him was the young sect leader of the Shengjian Sect, Xu Wansheng.
But their conversations were brief, just a few words of casual inquiry and warmth.
"Alright, please follow me to the next venue."
Chen Mo followed suit, with a uniform response.
At the same time, in a secluded corner, Yun Chunqiu and Feng Banxia were quietly observing the scene.
"Chunqiu, their match has changed venues. What should we do next?"
Feng Banxia was eager to follow Chen Mo, displaying her intent to join him.
"What can we do? The Shengjian Sect has made preparations in advance, so they won't let us follow."
Yun Chunqiu sighed helplessly.
"Then we wait?"
"No, run."
Yun Chunqiu answered directly.
Feng Banxia was taken aback, "Why?"
"You didn't notice? Xu Zhen that old fellow has disappeared. He might be hiding somewhere, potentially planning to attack us in the dark. Now, your uncle and they are also leaving this place to go elsewhere. If Xu Zhen that old thing takes advantage and attacks us, just between you and me, our two abilities aren't enough to match his."
After Yun Chunqiu explained, Feng Banxia nodded, seemingly understanding but still asking, "Where do we run?"
Yun Chunqiu pondered for a moment before replying, "Let's first escape to a distance of thirty li and observe the situation."
Feng Banxia nodded in agreement and then followed Yun Chunqiu as they left the Xuanyue Peak.
"Why all the fuss over a simple competition? A fight on the Xuanyue Peak would solve it. Why can't others watch? What is the meaning of this?"
During their journey to the new venue, Luo Shan, the younger sect leader of Tian Shan Sect, frowned and asked.
Upon hearing this, Lin Hao and Li Yijian, standing beside Luo Shan, were filled with curiosity. They turned their eyes toward Xu Tianyi.
"Hahaha, if it were a simple competition, there would be no need to change the venue. But this is not just a competition, it's a trial."
Xu Tianyi did not turn back, leaving only his back to the crowd, and continued to speak on his own.
The three from Tian Shan Sect looked puzzled, whereas Zhao Wanli and Xue Xing, as if they had anticipated this all along, couldn't help but smile faintly, adding a touch of anticipation to their eyes.
"What kind of test is more important than a competition? A competition is more accurate."
Luo Shan was dissatisfied, but Xu Tianyi did not answer and remained silent throughout the journey into the depths of the Shengjian Sect. They reached a cave where Xu Tianyi pointed to a towering stone door at a distance and asked, "Isn't the trial left by my sect's Sword God more important?"
