Starting from helping someone rob a wedding, he was forced to hide in the Sunset Sect

The next day, Tianqing Square.

Disciples from various major sects who were qualified to participate in the Hundred Schools of Thought gathered here. A solemn and tense atmosphere permeated the square, and everyone was waiting for the arrival of the emperor.

"I don't know if there are any special rules for this year's Hundred Schools of Thought." Xia Xiaomo said.

"Are these rules important?" Xu Yeyu asked.

Most secret realms have their own unique rules. Some rules must be followed. If the rules are violated, repression or even direct punishment may be imposed.

“It’s relatively important.”

Xia Xiaomo pondered for a moment and continued, "I've heard from my senior brothers and sisters that in previous Immortal Gate Conferences, some special terrains can make up for the gap in realm."

"For example, a county town has a formation that can only be broken by a joint attack by several Jindan realm cultivators. Whichever sect can occupy this county town will be able to hold out for a longer period of time in the Hundred Schools of Thought."

"In addition, there are some powerful monsters in the secret realm that can help participating disciples fight against other sects. For disciples of the Beast Spirit Sect, every time they enter the secret realm, their first task is to find these monsters and use them to suppress other sects."

Xia Xiaomo explained to Xu Yeyu the various underlying rules and things that need to be paid attention to in the Hundred Schools of Thought.

Xu Yeyu originally thought that the Hundred Schools of Thought was just a duel between cultivators, but he did not expect that there were so many situations that could determine the outcome.

"The emperor has arrived!" a monk from the Xingtian Division shouted.

In the center of Tianqing Square, a young man in a dragon robe slowly appeared. He was Zhao Beijun.

All the monks in the square saluted Zhao Beijun.

"Congratulations on qualifying for the Hundred Schools of Thought Contest. I know many people don't like lengthy pleasantries and opening speeches, so I will just say a few words."

He paused for a moment. This time, there is a special rule for the Hundred Schools of Thought Contest, but I won’t reveal it for now. You will know it on the third day.”

"In addition, there are some minor rules that you need to explore and discover in the secret realm. Before we officially enter the Hundred Schools of Thought, let us invite the Deputy Sect Master of the Sword Sect and the Pavilion Master of the Fairy Flower Pavilion to present a competition for everyone."

Upon hearing this, many young sword practitioners immediately became excited.

The deputy leader of the Sword Sect and the leader of the Fairy Flower Pavilion are both great sword cultivators who have reached the Spirit Transformation Realm.

Watching a competition between two cultivators at the Spiritual Transformation Stage will help you in your future practice.

Although there were seniors competing in the previous Immortal Gate Conferences, most of them were cultivators in the Sixth Realm, while today they were cultivators in the Spirit Transformation Realm.

Zhong Zhuanghai and Xu Yijin stepped onto the platform, they smiled at each other with a somewhat helpless look.

The two of them thought to themselves that Zhao Beijun really knew how to order people around.

Originally, this competition was to be conducted by two sixth-level cultivators, but Zhao Beijun made a temporary substitution and replaced them with Zhong Zhuanghai and Xu Yijin.

Zhong Zhuanghai and Xu Yijin did not come to the imperial city in their real bodies; they were both just clones.

Two great sword masters who had reached the Spiritual Transformation Realm were standing opposite each other. The spectators around them were holding their breath in concentration, in a state of near silence.

With the sound of a distant bell, the exhibition match began.

The sword intent spread, and the entire Tianqing Square was instantly shrouded in an invisible oppression.

The sky suddenly darkened, and the sky seemed to be shrouded in a solemn and murderous atmosphere. The sound of the wind gradually stopped, leaving only a heavy, oppressive breath that made it difficult to breathe.

The younger generation of monks felt the chill coming towards them.

"Such a terrifying sword intent..." someone murmured in a low voice, with a trembling voice.

Several young monks with lower cultivation bases turned pale and their legs began to tremble uncontrollably.

The two great sword masters did not move, and murderous intent filled the air in all directions.

Zhao Beijun waved his hand, and everyone was no longer affected by the sword intent of Zhong Zhuanghai and Xu Yijin.

"It's quite entertaining." Zhao Beijun said to himself.

Xu Yijin gently raised the sword in her hand and swung it out as if unintentionally.

There was no earth-shaking sword energy or majestic sword power around. This sword was nothing more ordinary.

But at the moment when the tip of the sword passed by, countless floating petals quietly bloomed in the air.

The petals are as light as spring petals, dancing silently.

Each petal carries the most subtle rhythm between heaven and earth, making people feel an ultimate tranquility as it drifts away.

If you look carefully, you will notice that those seemingly fragile and harmless petals actually contain extremely sharp sword intent!

These seemingly delicate petals are actually like countless hidden swords, harboring murderous intent.

It doesn't show off anything, but it's enough to take someone's life silently.

If you are not careful, you will lose your mind among the petals and then be chopped into pieces by the omnipresent sword intent.

Petals all over the sky flew towards Zhongzhuanghai.

Fairy Flower Pavilion, Fallen Flowers and Withered Sword.

The Taoism and martial arts of Xianhua Pavilion are all closely related to flowers, even swordsmanship is no exception.

Zhong Zhuanghai raised the sword in his hand, his eyes were as sharp as torches, and the blade was slightly tilted.

Zhong Zhuanghai's eyes were as sharp as torches, and the tip of the sword in his hand was slightly tilted. In an instant, the sword light flashed, as if silver sword energy was splitting from the sky.

The sword energy was so powerful that it surged towards us like a huge wave.

Wherever the sword flashed, strong winds blew, and the flower petals in the sky instantly dissipated in the sword energy, leaving only the lingering fragrance lingering in the air.

Zhong Zhuanghai then swung his sword again, but this time the sword was completely different from the earth-shattering one just now.

This sword looked extremely weak, and the sword force was dull and ordinary. It had neither a sharp edge nor a mighty momentum. Even the air was not shaken at all.

Just like the autumn wind blowing through the treetops, calm and peaceful, without any killing intent.

The younger generation of cultivators felt that such a sword was very slow, as if they could dodge it by using their body movements.

But Xu Yijin looked solemn.

Silently, she blossomed into a cherry tree, with dreamlike flowers clinging to the branches.

The branches tremble slightly, and the cherry blossoms fall like raindrops, light and graceful.

The refreshing floral fragrance permeates the air, and the aroma penetrates into the heart like an invisible silk thread, making people unconsciously intoxicated by it.

The cultivators below the fifth level suddenly felt their consciousness become dazed, as if their consciousness was affected by something.

When they came to their senses, the cherry tree and sword energy in front of them had disappeared, leaving only a few cherry petals gently falling on Zhong Zhuanghai's shoulders.

Zhong Zhuanghai put away the spirit sword and said, "I lost."

This competition was just an exhibition match. Both sides deliberately suppressed their cultivation and only used the strength of the sixth realm.

The two are friends, so there is no need to try their best.

Zhong Zhuanghai knew when he started fighting that he could not beat Xu Yijin.

There is no clear division into early, middle and late stages in the Spirit Transformation Realm.

Zhong Zhuanghai has not yet entered the stage of enlightenment, but Xu Yijin is already half a step away from enlightenment. He only needs to take the final step to enter the realm of true enlightenment.

A cultivator in the Spirit Transformation Realm needs to find his own "opportunity for the Tao".

This opportunity may come from a life-and-death test, a deep reflection on life, or a simple yet heart-felt realization.

Break free from shackles and elevate your state of mind.

When a cultivator successfully comprehends his own great path, he will enter the state of enlightenment.

In the competition just now, Xu Yeyu was the only one in the Jindan realm who was not dizzy due to the collision of sword intent.

This was the first time he saw powerful people in the Spirit Transformation Realm fighting each other.

"Just because a few cherry blossoms fell on the shoulders of the Sword Sect's deputy leader, does that mean he lost?" Zhang Jia asked puzzled.

He Mengting and Tang Yu both shook their heads. They also didn't understand this competition.

"The true energy is materializing..." Xia Xiaomo murmured in a low voice.

The sword that the Xianhua Pavilion Master just used was what Xu Yeyu had told her before, the materialization of true Qi for use in actual combat.

Catalyzes true qi.