The first time it was reasonable to doubt Jian Hai's intentions, but this time it was clear that Jian Hai was serious about it. Unexpectedly, he was still forced back by Lin Chen, and it was only half a step.
What is terrifying is not Lin Chen's cultivation, but Lin Chen's exquisite control of strength. It can be said to be superb, and it is absolutely impossible to do it without a deep foundation.
"So strong!"
"It seems it's not an illusion!"
"Actually, I should have expected it. Master Jianhai has actually revealed his strength. Anyone who dares to challenge is either mentally retarded or a strong man who hides his secrets. It is obviously the latter now!"
…
Everyone was sighing and admiring him greatly.
Jian Hai was also stunned. From this second head-to-head confrontation, Jian Hai had a deeper understanding of Lin Chen's strength. He also knew that Lin Chen was trying to set himself up. If he really acted, he would probably even
Jianhai also had to be abolished.
"A strong person in the Golden Core Realm?" Jian Hai secretly asked in surprise. Among the Jianghu warriors who passed the peripheral assessment today, this is already the fifth powerful person in the Golden Core Realm who has great potential.
But Lin Chen's background was deeper, and he could easily force him back with just his physical strength. Ordinary Jindan realm could not do this easily.
And Jian Hai is also a man of courage. Naturally, he will not bear grudges against Lin Chen. He also became polite to Lin Chen. He cupped his fists and said, "You must be a real person and don't show your face. You are frustrated."
"I've offended you so much, I hope you can forgive me." Lin Chen responded with his hands raised.
"The right path is vast, and what we need most are young talents like you." Jian Hai smiled and said, "Congratulations, you have passed the test with an exception!"
"Thank you!" Lin Chen said, cupping his fists.
"By the way, I haven't asked you how to address me yet?" Jian Hai asked with a smile.
"Xingyan." Lin Chen had already thought of a pseudonym.
"Xingyan?" Jianhai frowned. He had never heard of this person before. He thought he was a hermit. However, Jianhai didn't want to ask too much about Lin Chen's privacy and said with a smile: "It turns out to be little brother Xingyan. He is indeed a young man."
You are promising. If you have no other questions, please come with me to register."
"Excuse me." Lin Chen followed.
"It seems that if you want to pass the assessment, you still have to rely on your strength."
"Xingyan? Why haven't you heard of this person? With his strength, he shouldn't be unknown."
"Perhaps he is a hermit. After all, there are countless strange people in the world. It is inevitable that there will be many outsiders who are low-key and don't like to show off."
"Yes, this Hidden Dragon Festival involves the opening of the second level of the secret realm, attracting countless powerful people from all over the world. It will definitely be much more exciting than previous ones. Unfortunately, our cultivation is limited, so we can only miss this grand event."
"Don't worry, I heard that the Sword Sect will set up a mirror screen in Jianyun City in order to make up for the regrets of us spectators. You can also observe the entire event, but it won't be as exciting as being at the venue in person."
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Everyone shook their heads and sighed with regret.
now!
Lin Chen followed Jianhai and walked into Jianyuntang.
In Jianyun Hall!
It's like an underground secret room, completely enclosed, with criss-crossing corridors and strange layout. It feels like a maze. With just one entrance, it's almost as large as the palace compound.
What is strange is that there are many Jianzong disciples walking back and forth in Jianyuntang, and they all look quite surprised when they see Jianhai personally leading an outsider to Jianyuntang.
Perhaps because the atmosphere was too calm, Jianhai took the initiative and asked: "Little brother, judging from your appearance, this must be your first time attending the Hidden Dragon Festival, right?"
"Yes, the Hidden Dragon Festival is a rare opportunity. My master asked me to come over to study more and hone myself more," Lin Chen replied.
"To be able to teach an outstanding disciple like you, your master must be an extremely powerful person. Who is he?" Jian Hai asked with a smile, quite curious about Lin Chen's identity.
"My master has always been indifferent to fame and fortune. When he asked me to come here, I repeatedly warned him to keep a low profile and not cause trouble," Lin Chen said.
"Sorry, it seems that I have made things difficult for you." Jianhai apologized.
"It's okay, it's the assessment time I missed and I'm posing a problem for you." Lin Chen looked embarrassed and hurriedly changed the topic and asked: "By the way, I'm a newbie here and I don't know much about the Hidden Dragon Festival. I hope my seniors can
Guidance and confusion.”
"Of course." Jian Hai smiled and said: "This Hidden Dragon Festival involves the opening of the second level of secret realm, which has attracted various forces. The number of participants reserved by the sect alone has reached hundreds, which is the largest number of participants in history.
The largest number of people has put great pressure on our sword sect, so there will be a big limit on the number of warriors in the world."
"It actually involves the opening of the second level of secret realm, and since there are so many participants, I wonder how the competition rules are conducted?" Lin Chen asked.
"Naturally, it depends on the strength level of the contestants and is conducted in batches. Generally speaking, it can be divided into the Hidden Dragon Ranking and the Hidden Dragon Ranking. The top fifty on each list are eligible to enter the Hidden Dragon Festival.
Of course, the higher you are on the list, the more generous the rewards will be. If you have the strength, you will naturally have to work hard to get on the list." Jianhai explained patiently.
"So few? I heard that in the last Hidden Dragon Ranking, hundreds of people entered the Hidden Dragon Secret Realm." Lin Chen said.
"The Secret Realm of the Hidden Dragon is a treasure left by the ancient great power, but it requires a lot of resources to enter the Secret Realm of the Hidden Dragon. The first level of the secret realm is easy to say, but if it involves opening the second level of the secret realm, the manpower and material resources spent will naturally be
There are more, so there will naturally be restrictions on the candidates for secret realm experience." Jian Hai said seriously.
"This Hidden Dragon Festival has attracted forces from all over the world, so the competition for the Hidden Dragon List must be very fierce, right?" Lin Chen asked with a smile.
"Of course, as far as I know, the predetermined quotas for the Qianlong Ranking Competition are all at least those who have reached the eighth-level spiritual martial realm or above, especially those who are strong in the Golden Core Realm." Jianhai said solemnly: "
Therefore, it is quite difficult to compete for the top fifty spots on the Hidden Dragon Ranking. After all, it is your first time to participate in the Hidden Dragon Festival and you lack experience. I suggest you play it safe. With your strength, rush to the top of the Hidden Dragon Ranking.
The name shouldn’t be much of a problem.”
"If you get a spot on the Hidden Dragon List, can you still advance to the competition for the Hidden Dragon List?" Lin Chen asked again.
"These are two different levels, so naturally they won't work. If you get a spot on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, you can only practice in the first level of the secret realm." Jianhai replied.
With Lin Chen's strength, there is no pressure at all on the Hidden Dragon List, so it is meaningless. Lin Chen has always been motivated and hopes to be recognized by the Great Elder Lingfeng. Lin Chen has to rush to the Hidden Dragon List no matter what.
"Then I still want to compete for the Qianlong List." Lin Chen said.
"Then you have to think carefully. As far as I know, there are hundreds of masters who have reached the Golden Core Realm. With your strength, you may not be able to get the restricted spot on the Hidden Dragon Ranking." Jianhai said solemnly.
"Do you feel motivated when you are under pressure? My master just doesn't want me to have an easy life. There are many masters on the Qianlong Ranking, so I can practice more. I can also learn a lot of experience from competing with the masters." Lin Chen said with a smile.
"Well, it's a good thing to be motivated." Jian Hai frowned and said, "But there are only five places on the Qianlong Ranking assigned to us by the higher authorities, and now five of them have passed the assessment for the Qianlong Ranking! Everything!
It's all based on strength, if you want to get these five places, you have to defeat one of them."
"I can try." Lin Chen did not hesitate.
"Then I have to remind you first, these five people are all long-established strong men in the world, very famous in the Tianjian Domain, and they are all strong in the Golden Core Realm. I hope you will act according to your strength." Jianhai said solemnly.
.
"It's okay, it's just a discussion." Lin Chen smiled slightly.
"Then I will take you there now. If you can get these five places, it will not be too late to register again." Jianhai said, feeling that Lin Chen had some reservations about his strength, and wanted to further observe Lin Chen's strength.
"I have to trouble you again." Lin Chen was grateful. Although he had always had a dislike for the arrogant Jian Sect disciples, Jian Sect, as the largest sect in the Tianjian Domain, still had many upright people.
Soon!
Lin Chen followed Jian Hai and walked into a spacious secret room.
"This is the martial arts room of our Jian Yun Hall. It is equipped with strong formations just to provide you with a space for martial arts exchanges." Jian Hai said politely: "But I have to ask you to wait for a while. After all, come here
Suddenly, the quota has probably been registered, so I have to ask our Jianqiu Hall Master for instructions."
"Okay." Lin Chen nodded.
Soon!
Jian Hai left in a hurry, while Lin Chen looked around curiously.
In a certain exquisite and antique study room.
A middle-aged man with a strong build, dressed in Chinese attire, with a standard Chinese square face, sword-shaped eyebrows and starry eyes, and a dignified look on his face, was looking through the records of today's examiners with a serious look on his face.
"Master Jianqiu, Xiao Hai has something to report, so I take the liberty of interrupting you." Jian Hai called softly from outside the door.
"Come in." Jianqiu said calmly.
"Yes~" Jian Hai pushed open the door timidly, and it was obvious that he was full of awe for Jian Qiu.
Jian Qiu raised a cold eyebrow and said with a straight face: "You know that I don't like to be disturbed by others. I hope that what you report will have enough weight to attract my attention!"
"Xiaohai naturally understands your temper, but the hall master will definitely be interested in this matter." Jianhai said solemnly.
"Say!" Jianqiu put down the note in his hand.
"It's like this. When the quota for the peripheral examination was full today, a martial artist passed my test."
"With your strength, I can defeat you. It seems that you are a Jindan realm warrior. Is there any problem with this?"
"This little brother wants to fight for the five spots on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, so I hope I can ask the hall master for more accommodation."
"These five places have been decided internally, and they are all disciples of famous teachers. I am also preparing to apply for these five places. Just let him compete for the Hidden Dragon Ranking."
"Hall Master, the background of this martial artist is really not simple. He defeated me easily with just his physical strength. I wonder if he is a hidden master?"
"Huh?" Jianqiu looked a little surprised and said curiously: "It's not easy to defeat you easily with just physical strength."
"What does the hall master mean?" Jian Hai asked anxiously.
"Yes, he has aroused my curiosity. Go and summon the five people who have cleared the Qianlong Ranking. They have exceeded the quota limit. It will be decided based on their strength!" Jianqiu said.
"Yes, I'll go right away!" Jianhai happily resigned.
"It's interesting. This Hidden Dragon Festival has attracted all kinds of talented people and strangers. I hope you won't disappoint me." Jian Qiu smiled with interest and immediately stood up and left.