"Huh, Jin Wudao of the Jin family has also arrived!"
Many were slightly surprised.
Because a very unexpected person was discovered.
Not only Jin Wudao, but also many Jin family members, including the Jin family head Jin Dazhi, had arrived.
"Hmph, didn't their Jin family become lapdogs of Yunmeng City long ago? How dare they come to participate in our martial arts competition, bah!"
"I heard that when Yun Qianlang and Yun Rui were killed, they also ran away with them. How dare they come back this time, aren't they afraid of that mysterious Ling Qingyun? Huh, there's someone in the Jin family who looks unfamiliar, could he be from Yunmeng City?"
"Yunmeng City must also have its eye on this fire crystal vein and wants to interfere through the Jin family! Hmph, it can't be the Jin family or Yunmeng City that benefits, no matter who it is."
Many warriors from Jiangnan City were discussing animatedly.
They clearly remembered the fawning and ugly lapdog demeanor of the Jin family members following Yunmeng City.
Suddenly, the murmurs stopped.
The gate of the City Lord's mansion opened, and a young master with sword-like eyebrows, starry eyes, and an aloof demeanor appeared, surrounded by a group of people, as if he were the moon surrounded by stars.
The son of the City Lord of Jiangnan City, and also the undisputed leader of the Top Ten Young Masters of Jiangnan City.
Li Qingxuan!
The moment Li Qingxuan appeared, all the geniuses who had been speaking fell silent and looked over. They felt an immense pressure from Li Qingxuan.
Last year, Li Qingxuan had overpowered all the geniuses in Jiangnan City and won first place in the martial arts competition.
At that time, he was already at a terrifying cultivation level close to the late stage of Qi Refining.
A full year had passed, and no one knew how strong Li Qingxuan's strength had become.
The late stage of Qi Refining was the minimum.
It was even possible that he had reached the peak of Qi Refining.
With Li Qingxuan's grand finale appearance, the atmosphere in the entire White Jade Square reached its peak.
On the City Lord's mansion side, the City Guard Commander came forward to preside over this martial arts competition.
This was a formidable expert in the Profound Gang realm, exuding a fierce aura. His expression was stern, his armor was bright, and it was filled with the killing intent of metal and iron.
"The Jiangnan City Genius Martial Arts Summit has been held many times, and the rules will not be reiterated!"
"This year, an additional rule is added: the ultimate victor will receive that fire crystal vein!"
The commander spoke concisely.
"Begin!"
As his voice fell, the entire venue became somewhat agitated.
The rules of the martial arts competition adopted a free challenge system.
As long as one was a young genius under twenty-five years old, they could go on stage to challenge.
The loser would be eliminated, and the winner would continue.
Until the strongest genius was decided!
The geniuses looked at each other, and finally, one person stepped onto the stage first.
This person was named Kang Ming, from a small family in Jiangnan City, and his strength was not outstanding.
People of his level naturally did not aim to compete for first place or the fire crystal vein.
They merely wanted to showcase their talent on this stage, hoping to gain the favor and appreciation of some powerful figures and thus climb higher.
"I am Kang Ming. Since everyone is being modest, allow me to offer a humble beginning."
He cupped his hands and said to those below.
The powerhouses of some factions nodded slightly. This Kang Ming was not bad. Strength was one aspect, but more importantly, he knew how to seize opportunities to perform, which could be considered a talent.
"Heh, then I shall also offer my humble opinion and spar with Brother Kang!"
Another genius jumped onto the stage.
The strength of both of them was in the early stage of Qi Refining. Their fight was not particularly spectacular, and soon Kang Ming defeated his opponent.
"I concede!"
Kang Ming let out a long sigh of relief.
"Let me try."
Another genius's eyes burned with fighting spirit. He bowed to Kang Ming and then attacked with his sword.
For a time, sword light rained down on the combat stage, and the two fought with clanging sounds.
This genius's strength was slightly superior to Kang Ming's, having reached the peak of the early stage of Qi Refining. Soon, Kang Ming was no match and was defeated.
Kang Ming was not discouraged, cupping his hands and saying, "Thank you, brother, for holding back!"
As Kang Ming stepped down, a powerhouse from a faction stepped forward, seemingly interested in Kang Ming and wanting to recruit him.
...
Such battles continued for nearly an hour.
Many spectators watched with great interest, but the true powerhouses did not pay attention, as it was not yet time for the top geniuses to make their move.
Geniuses like Lu Qingniu, Mi Xiang, Hua Xiaolou, Fu Long, Hu Feilong, and Liu Jing were all waiting for the right moment, adjusting their states.
And observing their opponents.
As for super geniuses of the Top Ten Young Masters caliber, such as Tan Tianyang, Huo Wuguang, Wu Jianxin, Tang Sanyang, Meng Ziqiu, Jin Wudao, and even Li Qingxuan, they would certainly not compete so early.
After a while longer.
The battles among these geniuses finally neared their end.
At this time, still standing on the combat stage was a rogue cultivator genius in the middle stage of Qi Refining.
He was breathing slightly heavily, clearly having expended considerable energy after defeating several challengers and going through several battles.
However, his eyes were filled with excitement.
Because his performance had already attracted the attention of many powerful figures from major factions.
This time, he had not come in vain.
"Boring, they are all just miscellaneous soldiers! Let this young master speed up this martial arts competition."
Just then, a loud shout echoed.
Everyone was startled by the sound, finally, a top genius could not hold back.
Lu Qingniu, Huo Wuguang, Tan Tianyang, Meng Ziqiu, and other top geniuses also turned their heads to look.
They saw Jin Wudao, with a disdainful cold smile, jump to the opposite side of the rogue cultivator genius in the middle stage of Qi Refining.
"Young Master Jin, I know you are much stronger than me, but your words just now were too disrespectful."
The rogue cultivator genius said with some anger.
"Heh, I called you miscellaneous soldiers, did I belittle you? In my eyes, you are just a bunch of insignificant shrimp soldiers and crab generals who can't get on the stage!"