Not long after Su Fan rested, another group of people arrived at the mountaintop. They were all dressed in long robes, none in modern attire, clearly disciples of some sect.
This group consisted of two men and two women, led by a woman.
However, these sect disciples did not seem to have any intention of clashing with Su Fan. They found a spot for themselves and sat down to rest, just like Su Fan and his companion.
"Sister Xuelan, that person seems to be looking at us," said the younger girl between the two women, tugging at the arm of the leader and looking in Su Fan's direction.
"Let him look. Aren't you looking at him too? Don't cause trouble. Recover to your best state," Hu Xuelan merely glanced at Su Fan and his companion before returning to her spot to regain her energy.
"Oh." The young girl immediately felt that Sister Xuelan was right and began to rest quietly, recovering her energy.
"Su Fan, these people look formidable. Do you have a chance?"
Su Bei could sense that these people were not ordinary and asked Su Fan with some concern.
"I don't know. They don't seem to intend to fight anyway. There are twenty spots, so we might not have to fight them. Don't worry," Su Fan comforted Su Bei.
As time passed, more and more people arrived at the mountaintop. Naturally, there were those who harbored animosity and even hatred towards each other, but they did not act, remaining on the sidelines as if waiting for something.
Among them were Ye Xingyun, who had just left, and Xu Tianming.
However, Xu Tianming, who was injured, had inexplicably joined forces with those sect disciples.
It was unclear what news Xu Tianming had received. Even upon seeing Su Fan now, he did not immediately seek trouble, but like everyone else, he was waiting for something.
Su Fan carefully counted, and there were over thirty people gathered on the mountaintop.
This was not everyone participating; some had already chosen to withdraw, such as Gong Wentao and Yang Zhen.
The two were not present on the mountaintop. Perhaps they had encountered others and been eliminated after leaving the summit, or perhaps they were hiding.
However, among these thirty-odd people, at least a dozen would have to be eliminated to conclude this competition.
Su Fan frowned. This situation was not simple. Especially since everyone present could be an enemy, one had to not only face their opponents but also remain vigilant against strangers.
"Everyone has arrived."
At this moment, a figure slowly ascended the mountaintop. The voice preceded the appearance.
Everyone looked towards the sound. A gentle and refined young man in white walked over. He looked like a wealthy young master from a television drama, gentle, refined, humble, and courteous.
"Young Master Long."
Almost everyone bowed respectfully to Young Master Long, including Xu Tianming.
"No need for formalities, we are all friends." Young Master Long waved his hand gently, and an unknown force lifted everyone to their feet.
Su Fan was startled.
He had felt a force touch his body just now.
"Young Master Long, we have all gathered at the mountaintop out of respect for you. Please state your business directly," a sect disciple stepped forward and said.
"It's nothing major. Everyone is here for the spots in the inheritance land. There are only twenty spots in total, and the quantity is limited. At least half of those present will be eliminated, so I will state it here first: I want half of the spots."
Young Master Long's words caused an uproar among those present.
Half? This meant that these people would have to compete for the remaining ten spots? It was impossible to agree to such a high elimination rate!
"Young Master Long, we respect your surname Long, but this is not your private domain. Asking us to give up half the spots is too much!" A young man in black stepped forward, saying indignantly.
"You have a point."
Young Master Long smiled and flicked his right hand.
A white light swiftly entered the young man in black.
Boom!
Before the young man in black could react, he was instantly blown into a mist of blood.
"You have a point, but I don't like it."
Young Master Long's method stunned everyone. They looked at him warily. The strength displayed by Young Master Long far surpassed that of most people present, which made them uneasy.
"It is indeed excessive for me to want ten spots alone, but I am not alone. I have companions. My friends, come out. If you still feel this is unfair, we can compete fairly," Young Master Long said calmly.
"Wu Yun."
After Young Master Long called out the name, the Taoist priest who had coincidentally met Xu Tianming stepped out.
"Jiu Di."
Another young man stepped out.
"Li Jun."
...
As Young Master Long called out names one by one, those hidden in the crowd stepped forward.
"And Xu Tianming."
Young Master Long called out the last name, and Xu Tianming walked out from the crowd with a smile.
Including Young Master Long himself, there were exactly ten people.
"How is it? Do you have any objections?" Young Master Long asked the remaining people.
"Wu Yun, isn't that a disciple of Baiyun Temple? The only disciple sent by those perverts from Baiyun Temple to compete for spots has joined forces with Young Master Long?"
"And that Li Jun, he seems to be the successor of the Jiuli tribe."
"Jiu Di, he comes from an assassin organization. If you offend him, you won't sleep soundly at night."
"And Xu Tianming, he is known as the number one genius among the scions of prominent families. Who can stand against such a combination?"
...
The remaining people began to murmur, marveling at the strength of Young Master Long's group. With such power, even if they joined forces, they might not be their match.
"We can only accept the people Young Master Long has chosen."
Hu Xuelan shook her head with a wry smile. Such a lineup could potentially flatten Mount Taiping.
"Don't be sad, Sister Xuelan. You were supposed to have one of the spots, but I met a better candidate along the way, so I had to give up on you. However, I know that with Sister Xuelan's strength, you can easily secure a spot even without joining us," Young Master Long said with a smile.
"Then I'll take your good wishes." Hu Xuelan had no choice but to strive for the remaining ten spots.
"Everyone, farewell. I will be waiting for you below." Young Master Long had no intention of lingering to watch the spectacle. He led his chosen nine people, left the mountaintop, and headed down the mountain.
The competition would end once the final ten candidates were decided.
Xu Tianming cast a resentful glance at Su Fan.
"Su Fan, I hope you don't die here!" Xu Tianming loudly warned in Su Fan's direction.
Young Master Long glanced back at Xu Tianming, then at Su Fan, who was being glared at resentfully by Xu Tianming. He noted Su Fan's appearance and turned to leave.
Su Fan felt somewhat bewildered. Xu Tianming's outburst had drawn everyone's attention to him.
Hu Xuelan also took a deep look at Su Fan. She had some impression of this person; he was the one the younger girl, Xiao Lan, had mentioned was constantly looking at them.