Ye Qingchen!

This casual name dropped into the arena, instantly exploding like a clap of thunder, causing everyone to be momentarily stunned.

"Impossible!"

Among them.

Lu Changsheng's reaction was the most intense.

He almost ground his teeth as he shouted:

"Absolutely impossible! How could that kid possibly get the first Sword Fighting Token?"

The disciple sighed inwardly, and could only recount Ye Qingchen's process of ascending the Floating Peak, battling the beast tide, and fighting the Nether Bird.

Everyone's faces immediately turned extremely unsightly!

They had just been mocking the other side, saying they weren't worthy of comparison. But as it turned out, the person had already obtained the Sword Fighting Token and left. The words they themselves had spoken earlier now seemed like a resounding slap in their own face!

All of a sudden.

Everyone's hearts were filled with mixed emotions.

Especially Lu Changsheng, who stood there dumbfounded, with emotions churning like a raging sea in his heart.

Only now did he realize.

Why when he had obtained the Sword Fighting Token earlier, the Sect Leader and many disciples of the Celestial Essence Sword Sect had that kind of reaction.

Why when he mocked Ye Qingchen, the Sect Leader told him to shut up.

Why when he wanted to continue talking, the Sect Leader didn't want to stay a moment longer and directly left.

Recalling how he had laughed aloud upon exiting the secret realm, thinking he had obtained the first Sword Fighting Token... the more proud he was then, the more anger he felt now!

"Ye Qingchen, I won't let you off!"

Lu Changsheng clenched his fist, gritting his teeth as he spoke.

...

While Lu Changsheng and the others were still shocked over Ye Qingchen securing a Sword Fighting Token, Ye Qingchen and his group had already returned to the courtyard. Having confirmed their spot, the next step was preparing to participate in the Qingzhou Sword Fighting Conference.

Due to this qualification match, Ye Qingchen had once again antagonized the eight major sects, and naturally didn't expect them to be willing to take him along, so he merely made brief preparations and planned to set off immediately.

However, to Ye Qingchen's surprise, Kong Shun actually wanted to accompany them to Daqian Country.

"Why, why can't I go?" Kong Shun stroked his long beard, looking at Qin Wentian with a half-smile.

Qin Wentian, looking displeased, snorted coldly, "Don't you look down on cultivators? This Sword Fighting Conference has little to do with you!"

"Ye Qingchen is my disciple after all, isn't it natural for a master to care for his disciple? Besides, the alchemy scene in Daqian Country is thriving. Following along, I can introduce Ye Qingchen to the alchemists of Daqian Country!" Kong Shun replied coolly.

These words indeed piqued Ye Qingchen's interest quite a bit.

At that moment, the group of six set out directly.

Since Ye Qingchen was not very familiar with the Qingzhou Sword Fighting Conference, Qin Wentian started to babble about it along the way.

The Qingzhou Sword Fighting Conference is a grand event hosted by thirteen countries including Celestial Peak Country.

The selection of participants from each country is roughly similar.

For instance.

The seven participants from Celestial Peak Country are chosen from the seventy-two on the Bronze List.

As for Daqian Country, they are also selected from the seventy-two on the Bronze Platform...

Each country has a similar ranking, only the names vary.

Those who can participate in the Qingzhou Sword Fighting Conference are considered extremely top-notch throughout the Thirteen Countries of Qingzhou.

To achieve first place in the Qingzhou Sword Fighting Conference is the highest honor.

"How many times has Celestial Peak Country achieved first place in the Sword Fighting Conference?" Ye Qing asked curiously, blinking her little eyes.

"Not even once!" Qin Wentian's old face turned red, embarrassed he said, "The Sword Fighting Conference occurs every five years and has been held over sixty times by now... The best we ever did was only third place! In previous instances, we were eliminated early."

"So lousy?" Ye Qingchen raised an eyebrow.

"Haha, lacking in skill, what can be done!" Qin Wentian said awkwardly, "Daqian Country, Shengyuan Country... these are strong nations, their sects are incredibly powerful, and the disciples they foster are naturally extraordinary."

Ye Qing didn't accept this, "This time my brother will surely be able to achieve first place!"

Hong Man and Jiang Churan both nodded in agreement.

Because.

Ye Qingchen had always created too many miracles; they believed this time would be no exception.

However, at this moment, Kong Shun interjected, "It's too difficult; the Qingzhou Sword Fighting Conference is not as simple as you think. Unless Ye Qingchen reaches the Spiritual Sea Ninth Heaven, then maybe there's a slim chance!"

Ye Qing quickly looked at Qin Wentian.

Qin Wentian, helpless, could only nod.

Everyone able to make it onto the Bronze List is a genius. Those who can participate in the Qingzhou Sword Fighting Conference are even more peerless geniuses! Some have even reached the Half-Step Profound Pill Realm...

"Even if I unlock the Profound Celestial Lock, it still won't work?" Ye Qingchen asked.

"Alas!"

Qin Wentian sighed deeply.

Though he didn't speak, everyone understood the meaning.

They were all invincible at the same cultivation, regardless of cultivation realm, vision, experience, or martial knowledge. What are the odds?

Beside him, Kong Shun quickly seized the opportunity, "Ye Qingchen, in my opinion, your talent in the Alchemy Dao is definitely higher than in Martial Dao. Why not abandon Martial Dao and focus wholeheartedly on alchemy with me!"

"Nonsense!" Qin Wentian was instantly anxious, "If anything is to be abandoned, it should be alchemy. Focus on cultivation instead! With Ye Qingchen's strength, even if this time he can't place in the Qingzhou Sword Fighting Conference, he surely will next time!"

"The next time is five years later, by then Ye Qingchen's talent in Alchemy Dao would be completely wasted!" Kong Shun retorted mercilessly.

Suddenly.

The two were at it again, red in the face and straining their necks.

Everyone was already accustomed to this behavior of theirs and pretended not to notice.

"Is that so?"

Only Ye Qingchen, his eyes slightly lowered, reflected on their previous discussions about the Sword Fighting Conference.

Yet in his heart, he was increasingly looking forward to the Sword Fighting Conference.

The journey continued in silence.

The group continued heading towards Daqian Country.

As for Ye Qingchen, he took every opportunity to cultivate.

In this period of daily rigorous training and actual combat, the three stars inside him had become brimming to the utmost, ready to increase to a fourth at any moment. Meanwhile, his realm also edged towards a breakthrough.

In just seven days, the group had reached Daqian Country. Upon entering its borders, they immediately felt something was different.

Although the two countries were contiguous, they were separated by the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range, causing a significant difference in customs and culture. The architecture along the way was filled with a distinct exotic charm.

Everyone found it novel, but Ye Qingchen's focus was elsewhere.

Gazing from afar, he saw a massive mountain range lying at the horizon where heaven and earth meet, imparting a strong sense of oppression.

"What place is that?"

Ye Qingchen inquired.

Kong Shun lifted his eyes to look, a trace of solemnity in his gaze, and replied:

"Dragon-Clutching Mountain!"

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