Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
After drawing the lots, everyone headed to the Outer Sect’s Immortal Seeking Peak with different expressions.
The Immortal Seeking Peak had a battle arena. Usually, all kinds of competitions in the sect were held there.
…
A moment later, a group of new disciples arrived in front of the battle arena.
The battle arena was about 50 meters wide and 1.5 meters tall. Its entire body was made of an unknown gray stone, and it was covered in all kinds of scratches. It was obvious that it was a battle arena that was frequently used.
Chen Mu frowned as he looked at the battle arena.
On the way here, he had already secretly asked around.
The burly youth’s name was Mu Xiong, and he was the direct son of Mu An, an elder of the wood spiritual root branch. It was said that his cultivation had already reached the second stage of the Qi Refinement, and he was the person most likely to obtain first place in this Entrance Competition.
If Chen Mu fought with him, he definitely would not be able to win.
The question was, should he surrender or fight?
It would be inappropriate to surrender directly.
After all, he had displayed a fearless attitude in front of the Sect Leader.
If he surrendered, his image would be ruined.
But if they fought, he would definitely be beaten up.
To be beaten by a cultivator at the second-stage Qi Refinement Realm…
It must hurt a lot, right?
Chen Mu felt conflicted.
But there was no hurry. His number was 122, and he would probably fight very late, so he still had a lot of time to consider.
He could first observe the other disciples’ battles and see how powerful their attacks were before making a decision.
Right at this moment, the voice of the attendant from earlier came from the battle arena.
“First match, No. 1 Outer Sect disciple Mu Xiong versus No. 122 Outer Sect disciple Chen Mu!”
Chen Mu’s face darkened when he heard the voice.
At the same time, Mu Xiong had already leaped onto the battle arena and started to rub his palms together!
Chen Mu turned his gaze away discreetly.
Just as he had expected, a group of people were looking over from afar, and they were obviously here to watch the battle.
The First Elder was among them.
Other than that, there seemed to be quite a few female disciples with fluttering sleeves!
“Being beaten up is a small issue, but my image is more important!”
“I’ll go all out! With the First Elder here, he can’t just beat me to death!”
Chen Mu took a deep breath and made up his mind. Then, he jumped onto the battle arena.
Although he was slightly flustered, his gaze was extremely determined.
…
In the distance, Zhang Yan silently watched this scene, his eyes filled with admiration.
He knew that his opponent was strong, but he still did not hesitate. This child was really not bad.
Beside him, the wood spiritual root branch’s Elder Mu An’s expression was not too good.
Why was his son so unlucky to have drawn Chen Mu in the first round?
Fortunately, he had already reminded Mu Xiong last night.
Once he met someone with an outstanding temperament and appearance, he had to show mercy.
As long as he did not use too much force, he would not leave too much of a bad impression on Chen Mu.
As the person to face the calamity, Chen Mu should not be so petty.
While he thought about this, Chen Mu had already rushed towards Mu Xiong on the distant battle arena!
What a fellow! He was clearly the weaker party, yet he dared to attack first!
…
On the battle arena, Chen Mu decided to strike first to gain the upper hand so that his opponent could end the battle quickly.
It could not be helped, the difference was too great!
Not far away, Mu Xiong was nearly two meters tall and weighed about 200 pounds!
Even if he did not have the cultivation level of the second-stage Qi Refinement Realm, Chen Mu might not be a match for him.
Not to mention that his martial arts skills were ordinary.
At the same time, Mu Xiong was still immersed in excitement.
After living in the sect for so many years, he could finally officially enter the sect as a disciple!
Not only would he be able to join the sect, he would also have such a good opportunity to show off!
How could he miss it?
As for his father’s instructions, he had long forgotten them.
Seeing Chen Mu charging at him, he threw a punch.
He had only used a fraction of his cultivation level in this punch. After all, judging from his opponent’s speed, he should only be a mortal.
The fist and palm collided!
Chen Mu only felt an incomparably powerful attack. Then, he felt as if he had been hit by a truck. He started to fly backward uncontrollably.
Guh!
He spat out a mouthful of blood and landed outside the battle arena!
Defeat!
No one was shocked or surprised.
Everyone was very calm.
Chen Mu felt sorrowful.
“The Grand Immortal Emperor was only 18 years old then. He fell outside the battle arena like a rag doll.”
…
At the same time, Little Assistant’s voice sounded in his mind.
[Cultivation Power+2. It has been placed in the storage space, awaiting absorption.]
[Metal Spiritual Root+1]
[Extraordinary Physical Strength+1]
Although the duration of this battle was short, it was still considered a battle. The Little Assistant showed some use in the end.
…
“Unfilial son!”
“This unfilial son! He ignored my words again!”
In the distance, the wood spiritual root branch’s Elder Mu An flew into a rage when he saw this scene. As he cursed, he wanted to rush to the battle arena to teach his unreliable son a lesson.
They were trying their best to get into his good books.
This unfilial son directly ruined everything!
He gave a punch directly!
Did he know what this punch meant?
First Elder Zhang Yan hurriedly stopped him.
“Junior Brother Mu, they have already made arrangements. Chen Mu will be fine.”
“This makes it seem more realistic. You can’t blame Mu Xiong.”
Mu An’s heart twitched as he thought: ‘Of course you wouldn’t be nervous if it didn’t happen to you!’
When the calamity of the sect extermination arrived, if Chen Mu suddenly recalled what had happened today, as long as he made a slight fuss, Mu Xiong would probably be finished.
How could he not be nervous?
…
After Mu Xiong won the first round, he subconsciously looked in the direction of his father.
Seeing that his father was about to fly over, and was stopped by the First Elder, he immediately smiled and shouted, “Father!”
“I just won the first round, and my opponent is very weak! You don’t have to be so agitated!”
Mu An almost spat out a mouthful of blood when he heard this. Not even did this unfilial son try to create animosity between them, but he even implicated his father!
This son would be the death of him!
However, he did not act rashly anymore.
At this point, there was no point in beating Mu Xiong up.
What he had to do now was to make up for it.
After returning to Zhang Yan’s side, Mu An said in an almost imperceptible voice, “Senior Brother Zhang, later… after the Entrance Competition ends, let me handle that matter.”
“I want to salvage the situation.”
Zhang Yan frowned in displeasure after hearing this.
That was an opportunity for him to strengthen their relationship after all.
Mu An hurriedly said, “Senior Brother Zhang, I’ll owe you a favor.”
Zhang Yan agreed when he heard this, “Alright, we’re fellow sect brothers after all, I’ll leave it to you later.”
“Thank you, Senior Brother Zhang!”
…
After Chen Mu landed on the battle arena, he felt his chest tighten.
At this moment, an Outer Sect deacon walked to his side and fed him a medicinal pill immediately. At the same time, he did not forget to say softly, “It’s an ordinary healing pill.”
As soon as he said that, Chen Mu felt a warm current flowing through his entire body. The discomfort he felt earlier was instantly reduced by more than half!
“Thank you, senior.”
Chen Mu thanked him immediately.
“You’re welcome. It’s normal to be injured in a match. I won’t sit idly by if any disciple is injured.”
With that, he silently retreated.
Only then did Chen Mu start to check on the Little Assistant.
After coming to this world for a year, the assistant finally managed to extract some information about the attributes of cultivation.
Just like how he absorbed the physical strength stored by Little Assistant in the past, he began to absorb the cultivation power stored within.
Soon, he sensed a special flow of energy appearing in his body.
Although it was very weak, wherever this stream of energy passed, there would be a comfortable feeling.
Unknowingly, his five senses became much sharper, the world in his eyes also faintly changed, becoming clearer.
This feeling…
It was as if he had opened a door and entered a whole new world.
“So this is cultivation…” Chen Mu was shocked.
This was a special feeling he had never experienced in his previous life.