Chapter 2 The Second Round Ends
"The second round of assessment has concluded!"
As Li Xuan appeared, Zhang Chao Supreme also stood up and announced loudly.
"It's getting late today, the third round of assessment will be held tomorrow. We hope those who have passed the first two rounds will achieve good results tomorrow! Esteemed Daoist friends, thank you for your attendance. Tonight, our Tianyi Domain will host a banquet, and we shall not leave until we are all drunk!"
After Zhang Chao Supreme finished speaking, he walked towards Jin Guangshuo Supreme and the others, and with a simultaneous movement, the suspended Xuanxuan Mountain vanished.
"Li Xuan, stay behind for a moment." As the various forces and the disciples of the Five Pavilions dispersed, Jin Guangshuo Supreme's voice suddenly echoed in Li Xuan's mind.
Li Xuan looked in the direction of the voice. Besides Jin Guangshuo Supreme, the other Supremes also turned their gaze to Li Xuan.
"Disciple Li Xuan greets all Pavilion Masters and Esteemed Lords." Hearing the voice, Li Xuan had no choice but to turn back and walk onto the high platform, then bowed and saluted everyone on the platform.
"There's no need for such formality, come up here." Supreme Mulan Xin waved her hand and said.
"Li Xuan, can you tell us what happened to you after you reached the mountain peak?" After Li Xuan floated onto the high platform, Jin Guangshuo Supreme directly asked.
"Reporting to Esteemed Jin, after this disciple was taken away by that golden light, I fell unconscious. When I woke up, I found myself fully recovered, and my strength seemed to have increased a bit. Nothing else happened."
"After waking up, this disciple checked the surroundings. Apart from a stone disk, there was nothing else to find, so I returned to the stairs," Li Xuan replied immediately.
Jin Guangshuo Supreme and the others showed a hint of disappointment on their faces. However, Jin Guangshuo Supreme then said, "It's alright. Li Xuan, your ability to reach the mountain peak is enough to prove your talent and strength. We have high hopes for you in this Pavilion Master selection competition. Alright, go back and rest well."
"This disciple takes his leave." Li Xuan bowed respectfully and turned to leave.
"I originally thought that Great Venerable Lin Yi might have left something behind, but it seems we were overthinking it. Well, everyone can disperse now." After Li Xuan left, Jin Guangshuo Supreme said with a wry smile.
At the same time, Li Xuan, having left the Grand Pavilion Square, suddenly turned and disappeared. In the next instant, Li Xuan's figure had already appeared on Sinu Peak.
"Tell us, what exactly did you encounter on Xuanxuan Mountain?" Venerable Lin Yunyun looked at Li Xuan and then asked with a gentle smile.
Li Xuan gave a wry smile and then, without any concealment, recounted everything that had happened to him at the peak of Xuanxuan Mountain.
The reason Li Xuan hadn't told the truth in front of Jin Guangshuo Supreme and the others earlier was due to a warning from that 'Great Venerable Lin Yi'. However, in front of Venerable Lin Yunyun and the other two, there was no need to hide anything.
"Brother Yi actually passed the Chaos Heart Scripture to you?" After hearing Li Xuan's account, even Venerable Lin Yunyun was somewhat astonished.
Although Li Xuan didn't quite grasp the importance of the Chaos Heart Scripture, it was extremely familiar to Venerable Lin Yunyun and the other two.
In the past, Great Venerable Lin Yi had achieved his accomplishments with this Chaos Heart Scripture, eventually becoming a Heavenly Venerable and later a Great Venerable. Moreover, with the final refinement by Great Venerable Lin Yi, the Chaos Heart Scripture was undoubtedly a divine-grade top-tier or above cultivation method.
"It seems that Venerable Yun and the others also know about the Chaos Heart Scripture." Li Xuan nodded and said.
"Not only do we know it, we are intimately familiar with it. Well, since Brother Yi left this cultivation method for you more than ten thousand years ago, it means it belongs to you. However, we still hope you can take good care of it and strive to comprehend it as soon as possible."
"With the help of the Chaos Heart Scripture, your future path will undoubtedly be much faster," Mo Ningxiang said, nodding her head slightly.
"This disciple will surely study it diligently and will not let Great Venerable Lin Yi down!" Li Xuan replied solemnly.
"Hmm, go. Go back and prepare well, as tomorrow's third round of assessment will determine the final spots," Mo Ningxiang instructed, nodding.
"Mm!" Li Xuan nodded, then bowed to Venerable Lin Yunyun and the other two before turning to leave.
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In the courtyard, after chatting with everyone for a while, Li Xuan returned to his room and sat down in meditation. After adjusting his state, Li Xuan closed his eyes and began cultivating the Chaos Heart Scripture. In less than ten breaths of time, a profound light radiated from Li Xuan's body.
The first level of the Chaos Heart Scripture had been mastered.
This was not necessarily because the Chaos Heart Scripture was easy to cultivate. After all, Li Xuan was currently at the initial stage of the Divine Transformation realm.
Whether it was his physical body or his comprehension, he had already far surpassed Great Venerable Lin Yi's at that time.
It was like comparing a child calculating addition and subtraction with an adult; naturally, the adult would comprehend it first. Furthermore, with Great Venerable Lin Yi's refinement, the Chaos Heart Scripture had become more simplified. For the current Li Xuan, it was naturally easy to master.
The night passed in a flash. As the sky began to lighten, Li Xuan's eyes also opened. Although he had cultivated all night, Li Xuan's spirit and energy were even more vigorous.
"This Chaos Heart Scripture is truly extraordinary. In just one night, I've improved so much. I wonder how much my strength will increase once I fully cultivate it." Li Xuan's face couldn't hide his joy. After cultivating for one night, the Chaos Heart Scripture had already broken through to the sixth level.
Li Xuan discovered that not only had his physical body grown, but the Star Spiritual Pearls within his divine mansion had also become brighter. Moreover, his divine soul had also become much more solid under the influence of the Chaos Heart Scripture.
It could be said that the Chaos Heart Scripture had brought Li Xuan immense improvement. Cultivation methods that could simultaneously enhance the physical body, divine mansion, and divine soul were rare.
Li Xuan had a feeling that his full-power sword strike now could directly kill an opponent in the middle stage of the Divine Transformation realm!
"I am now even more confident for today's final assessment, which is a practical combat round," Li Xuan said after sensing his own condition. He then stood up, pushed open the door, and walked out.
The third round of assessment would be a practical combat session among those who passed the first and second rounds. Even passing only one of the first two rounds counted.
However, in the third round, a single defeat would result in immediate elimination. Furthermore, this third round of practical combat was not a traditional one-on-one. Instead, it was a team battle where all participating contestants fought as individuals. Once pushed out of the designated area, they would be immediately eliminated.
Dong!
Dong Dong!
As three bell tolls sounded, Li Xuan looked up at the direction of the Grand Pavilion, then nodded to Qiu Jiuchian and the others before his figure moved and he rushed towards the Grand Pavilion Square.
After all the disciples of the Five Pavilions had arrived, Zhang Chao Supreme stood up, cupped his fists, surveyed the surroundings, and announced loudly.
"After the two rounds of assessment yesterday, there are a total of seventy-six disciples who qualify for today's third round of assessment."
"In the third round of assessment, the assessment will only conclude when there are the last five standing contestants remaining within the circle."
"Now, I announce the commencement of the third round of assessment!"