Chapter 129 The Grand Competition

On Mount Wuliang, the Xu family is currently holding their once-every-ten-year family competition, the rule of which is that only Qi Refining cultivators under the age of sixty can participate.

Who do you think will win?

A group of Xu family members sat together discussing, mostly referring to Xu Yuanjing, Xu Yuanzhen, and a few others.

"I think it must be that kid Yuan Jing."

Xu Zhenhao, who had stepped down from his position as elder, stroked his beard and began discussing with his fellow clansmen. As soon as he spoke, everyone nodded silently.

Indeed, Xu Yuanjing has now reached the peak of Qi Refining, wields a top-grade first-tier magic weapon, and has ventured into the wild dozens of times to hunt demonic beasts, making him incredibly experienced. For a time, the many members of the Xu family really couldn't think of anyone who could defeat him.

"If Yuan Lang finishes his treatment, taking down Yuan Jing shouldn't be too difficult."

Hearing the words coming from their own older brother, everyone burst into laughter.

"That's natural, but once Yuan Lang finishes his seclusion, he might try to establish his foundation."

Just then, Xu Zhenhao's eyes suddenly noticed a young man slowly walking onto the stage. He let out a surprised "Eh!" and everyone quickly looked at him.

"Who is this little guy? I don't recognize him, but he's already at the late stage of Qi Refining, which is quite rare."

"Ah, it's Fadong. Has the clan chief finally decided to release this brat?"

A fellow clansman who recognized him quickly introduced him, and Xu Zhenhao's eyes fell on Xu Fadong, his expression slowly changing.

"Fa Dong? Our Xu family has already reached the Fa generation? So fast!"

"He's a little guy from an ordinary village, and it seems he has a close relative who is also a cultivator."

After he finished speaking, the people around him said "oh," but most of them were puzzled.

"I only remember that the clan chief thought highly of him, but I didn't see anything special about him."

Although the clan chief's care for Xu Fadong was done discreetly, the clansmen on the mountain were not blind. Over time, they discovered some clues, and many people were quite puzzled.

They couldn't understand why the clan leader would think so highly of Xu Fadong. Could his talent be better than Xu Yuanhao's, who had joined the Qingming Sect? Even he hadn't received this much special treatment back then.

Who will Fadong face?

"Yuan Shu, a member of the Yuan generation, is almost fifty years old. He has the eighth level of Qi Refining and, like Yuan Jing, spends his years hunting monsters in the wild to hone his skills."

Among the Yuan generation, he's only behind Yuan Jing and a few others; he's a formidable fighter. It seems Fa Dong is going to lose. But then again, this kid is only sixteen this year, still a teenager. Although his cultivation level can be boosted with pills, his actual strength won't be."

Regarding Xu Fadong's cultivation level of the seventh level of Qi Refining, everyone subconsciously felt that it must be the result of their clan leader's favoritism in giving him special training.

On the high platform, Xu Zhenqie and Xu Xuanting smiled as they watched the two people walk onto the stage.

"Elder, shall we make a bet?"

The elder looked at his clan leader, somewhat surprised that he seemed to be in a good mood.

"You're that confident in France? I'm intrigued. What's the bet?"

"A jar of fine wine!"

The elder was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter and waved his hand helplessly.

"That's my most treasured possession, let's forget about it."

The clan chief clicked his tongue in disappointment when he saw that the eldest elder had not taken the bait.

"But then again, I can understand why you've been hiding Fa Dong all this time. He's only at the seventh level of Qi Refining and is only sixteen years old. Wouldn't it be alright for him to continue hiding for a few more years?"

Faced with the elder's question, the patriarch sighed, his gaze towards Xu Fadong carrying both relief and a hint of helplessness.

"This kid's performance has exceeded my expectations. Apart from a few insights on cultivation, I have nothing else to teach him. It's better to let him gain more experience."

There was nothing left to teach. The First Elder was startled. His clan leader was a cultivator at the sixth level of Foundation Establishment. How could he have nothing to teach? Just then, the two on the arena were about to fight, and the First Elder temporarily suppressed his doubts.

"Xu Fadong versus Xu Yuanshu!"

Xu Yuanshu was quite lean and had an extremely cold and stern demeanor. It was clear at a glance that he had experienced many battles and possessed a very powerful aura.

"Fa Dong, I've long heard of your exceptional talent. You'd better show your true skills in this fight."

Xu Yuanshu didn't take Xu Fadong seriously. He had the advantage in cultivation and experience, and his opponent was only a sixteen-year-old child. It would be difficult for him to lose.

"Yes, I'll try my best!"

Xu Fadong nervously licked his lips and responded stiffly. Seeing his expression, Xu Yuanshu relaxed considerably and secretly thought to himself that he could secure the first victory.

The people below the stage were the same, but Xu Fadong had many familiar friends from the school who came to encourage him loudly.

"Sigh, how come Fa Dong ran into Uncle Fifteen in the very first match!"

Xu Yuanzhen's son, Xu Linghua, stood by the ring, commenting in a seemingly experienced tone. Beside him stood his younger sister, Xu Lingyou, who was nine years old at the time, who gave a snort without any politeness.

"Fa Dong isn't someone you can easily deal with. I've never beaten him, have I?"

Xu Lingyou had her hair styled in pigtails. Although her face, which inherited the best features of both her parents, was not yet fully developed, it was already clear that she was a beauty in the making. However, her melodious voice made Xu Linghua feel very depressed.

"Shut up, you know? If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute."

Xu Lingyou made a face at his older brother, then raised his fist and shouted.

"Fa Dong beat Uncle Fifteen so badly he was running for his life."

Xu Linghua quickly covered her sister's mouth, then bowed apologetically to everyone, and immediately pulled her back to her mother's side.

"Mother, my brother is bullying me!"

Unexpectedly, as soon as he arrived in front of his mother, Xu Lingyou immediately complained.

"you……"

"Alright, you two, stop fooling around, the fight is about to begin."

Only then did the two little ones turn their attention to the arena.

"Fa Dong, there are only opponents on the arena. Your fifteenth grandfather's magic weapon is the Nine-Ringed Greatsword, which has not only slain demonic beasts but also many cultivators..."

Xu Yuanshu spoke slowly, and Xu Fadong smiled and took out his four-foot-long iron rod.

"The clan leader told me to use this. Fifteenth Grandfather, you attack now."

Xu Fadong waved his hand, his tone as calm as if he were about to eat a side dish. Xu Yuanshu was a little annoyed and decided not to give in any longer.

The nine-ringed broadsword in his hand flew out instantly, and while it was still in the air, nine rings flew out, heading straight for Xu Fadong.

The so-called broadsword was just a decoy; his real killing move was these nine rings, he thought to himself as he made his move.

"Two are enough. Don't actually hurt Fadong, or the clan leader won't be able to explain it away."

But the next moment, a series of collisions rang out. Just as he was about to look up, he felt a chill on the back of his head, and his vision went completely dark.