After a few days of calm on the surface but undercurrents surging behind the scenes, the day of selection for the Gate of Chaos finally arrived as scheduled.
According to previous conventions, the candidates will be called to a place called the "Sky Arena" to compete in pairs. The winner will advance to the next round, and the loser will be directly eliminated ruthlessly. It can be described as simple and crude, very simple.
Efficient.
However, this time for some unknown reason, the selection location suddenly became the entrance to a secret realm.
The forest of mist!
Most people in the outside world have never heard of this forest, but to the cultivators who grew up in the Sky City, this place is like thunder, and no one knows it.
Although this forest shrouded in mist all year round can shield spiritual consciousness, the creatures that exist in it are relatively weak and do not pose much danger. It is very suitable for low-level practitioners to hone themselves, and there is no restriction on entry and exit, so it is deeply loved.
Sky City is loved by the general public.
However, for the Soul Realm divine generals, especially those who are strong in perfection, the Forest of Mist can be said to be worthless, so the selection is arranged here, which is somewhat beyond everyone's expectations.
so much?
As the candidates arrived one after another, the number of candidates caused a stir both inside and outside Sky City.
Just because there are forty-six perfect cultivators of the Soul Realm from the City in the Sky this time, the number can be said to be quite explosive.
Obviously, these are not all the perfect strong men in Sky City.
In other words, if Goddess Mountain had not included its own people when compiling its reviews, it would have been difficult for Han Baodiao and Luo Qingfeng to be ranked not only in the top ten, but also in the top 100.
On the other hand, there were only six people from the outer regions who came to participate in the selection.
Normally, excluding Xu Youqing, there are only four perfect experts in the rankings. Now there are two more people, which is already a lot of people. However, the composition of these six people is completely inconsistent with the original ranking.
Tuoba Kills God, Yuwen Splits Sky, Han Baodiao, Lu Qingyan, Ye Kaixin, and a mysterious black-robed man from Black Jue.
This person's face was covered with a scarf, a black hood, and a black cloak. Even the boots on his feet were pitch black. Except for a pair of eyes full of fierce light, no trace of skin was exposed.
When asked about his name, he answered "Long Aotian" in a hoarse voice domineeringly.
If Zhong Wen were here and heard this name, which was the most commonly used name for male protagonists in Internet novels in the last century, he would probably roll on the floor with laughter and be unable to get up for a long time.
For cultivators from the original land who have never read twenty-first century online articles, this name will naturally not have so many feelings. Instead, most people are shocked that among the six outsiders who participated in the selection, four of them came from Jiange.
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In other words, the cultivation levels of the four major disciples of Jiange have all reached the perfection of the Soul Realm!
What kind of talent is this?
Among the many senior members of the major families who came to watch the ceremony, some had even planned to pay a visit to the master of the Sword Pavilion and exchange their insights on discerning disciples with the world's best swordsman.
The Arrogant Apostle and Silver Moon Lone Wolf Yu Kongchan, who were once thought to be present, did not show up. As for the eldest prince of Jin Yao, Frederick, he was no longer alive and naturally could not come to participate in the selection.
In just over two years, the pattern of the cultivation world has undergone earth-shaking changes without realizing it. It is no longer the same as when Zhong Wen first came to the original land.
"No one came?"
On the high platform, Jiang Ni, Xu Guangnian and Tangxi Luwei stood side by side. Their expressions seemed indifferent, but their eyes showed a bit of nervousness and solemnity. "Is it possible that the news is wrong?"
"impossible."
Xu Guangnian shook his head and said, "Not to mention others, Gu Tiancai not only came to the Sky City, but even directly visited the boss's house and chopped up a plaque. This was seen by Si Miaochang with his own eyes. I don't think it was a lie.
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"Si family?"
Jiang Ni asked in confusion, "Is this person a grudge against the Si family?"
"Si Miaochang's two daughters, Si Yuanyuan and Si Qianqian, also participated in that plan."
Xu Guangnian leaned close to her ear and whispered softly, "The man Si Qianqian chose was the former Jiange genius Gu Tiancai."
"Is that so?"
Jiang Ni frowned slightly and seemed not to be interested in the so-called "plan". She just replied lightly, "No wonder he came to the door. The Si family is to blame themselves."
Hearing the implication of her words, Xu Guangnian smiled slightly and said nothing more.
You must know that arranging for the women from Sky City to seduce masters from various fields was originally a plan made by him and the Council of Elders.
"After all, Gu Tiancai is a master of the same generation as Tie Wudi."
Tangxi Luwei interjected from the side, "Although your cultivation is still in the Soul Realm, your strength is not inferior to the ordinary Chaos Realm. I'm afraid you may not be embarrassed to compete with a group of juniors, right?"
"Elder Tangxi is unaware that Gu Tiancai once personally mentioned in front of Si Miaochang that he would come to participate in the selection. With his strength and identity, since he said he would come, he will definitely do it."
Xu Guangnian shook his head again and said, "In addition, many people came to report that they had discovered the cultivators on the shore of the land, and I don't know how they moved freely inside the Sky City. It seems that Zhong Wen had something wrong this time.
Small."
"Concerning the cultivators from Lituo Shore who have sneaked into the Sky City, Hall Master Xiang has dispatched law enforcement officers to search."
Jiang Ni's expression changed. He pondered for a moment and suddenly sighed softly, "It's just that I haven't found any clues yet."
"Isn't the recent efficiency of law enforcement officers a little too low?"
Xu Guangnian glanced at her with a half-smile, "It doesn't look like the style of the Law Enforcement Hall. Is there a problem with Hall Master Xiang?"
"impossible."
Jiang Ni answered decisively, "There is no doubt that Master Xiang is loyal to the Goddess Mountain. Even if Elder Xu doubts me, there is no need to doubt him."
"Xu is just joking."
Xu Guangnian laughed and said, "Please forgive me for my inappropriate words."
"Not to mention whether there is any problem with Xiang Dingtian."
Tangxi Luwei spoke again, "Since the people from Leditu Bin have been sneaked in, why has the other party not shown up for such a major event as the Chaos Gate selection?"
"I don't know. I originally thought that the other party would deliberately arrange for masters of the Soul Realm to come to participate in the selection. Firstly, they would suppress the local practitioners in our Sky City, and secondly, they would also seek opportunities to enter the Gate of Chaos. We will set the selection address
The change here is precisely to respond."
Jiang Ni's face became more solemn, her lips parted slightly, and she said word by word, "Now that they don't come, many of my arrangements have come to nothing."
"It's getting late."
Xu Guangnian raised his head and looked at the sky, "Since they are standing still, the selection can only proceed as scheduled. Anyway, all the preparations that can be done have been made. The next step is to block them with soldiers and cover them with water and earth. They will follow whatever tricks the opponent has."
"We've known each other for so long."
Tangxi Luwei chuckled and said, "It's rare to hear such domineering and refreshing words from Elder Xu."
"You guy..."
Xu Guangnian couldn't help laughing and scolding, and Jiang Ni on the side also laughed "pouch". The atmosphere on the stage was harmonious and happy.
Under the strong pressure of Lituo Bin, the three people who had been fighting for countless years unexpectedly united together in a rare event.
"Then let's get started!"
Following the order from Saint Jiang Ni, the figures of the eighteen heavenly maidens suddenly appeared in the sky, each with graceful postures and exquisite figures. Looking from a distance, they were beautiful and pleasing to the eye.
But if you look carefully, you will find that the goddess Zhen Yerong who was once the leader is not among the eighteen people, but is standing as a candidate. Instead, the candidate goddess Fang Xiyue.
Each of the goddesses held a sparkling ball in their slender hands. Eighteen beams of light shot up from it, straight into the sky. In an instant, the entire area was illuminated so brilliantly that it was difficult to open one's eyes.
Has it started?
Finally I can compete with you again!
He Xiaolian tightened the hilt of the sword at his waist, and stared at the Tuoba Killing God not far away, unwilling to look away for a moment, with the flames of war burning in his pupils.
However, Tuoba Godkiller's gaze always stayed on Xu Youqing on the other side, seemingly completely unaware of He Xiaolian's fighting intentions.
"The quota is mine."
In such a delicate atmosphere, Long Aotian, who was covered in black, suddenly broke into it and uttered five words in a voice like a hunchback. A powerful aura surged out of his body and enveloped the other candidates fiercely.
In the past, everyone was forced to release their momentum to resist.
The selection has not yet begun, but the scene is filled with murderous intent and tense situations.
"If we had followed the previous rules, we should have allowed you to fight in pairs and eliminate each other round by round."
Jiang Nilian moved lightly, slowly came to the edge of the high platform, and said loudly, "However, there are too many people participating in the selection this time, so the rules have been changed. Please enter the mist forest first, during which you can move freely and take action at will.
, the sixteen people who are the first to leave from the other end will enter the next round..."
Before he finished speaking, a sudden change occurred.
"boom!"
A powerful and terrifying power suddenly descended from the sky and shrouded everyone's heads with overwhelming force. It was so majestic and earth-shattering that it made all the candidates change their expressions. They felt chest tightness and suffocation, and even breathing became difficult.
Extremely difficult.
Almost at the same time, dazzling water-blue light groups appeared in the sky one after another, scattered and densely packed, and figures one after another slowly walked out from them, standing tall and tall, standing proudly.
"Jinyao Empire Gu Tiancai."
The first person to appear looked down and said loudly, "I'm here to participate in the selection for the Gate of Chaos!"