Reborn as a tree, the peerless god is obsessed

Time passed quickly like flowing water, and in the blink of an eye, the day of the competition finally arrived.

In the large square dozens of feet away from the entrance to the Starry Secret Realm, elite practitioners from all over the heavens gathered. The place was already crowded with people, and geniuses from all walks of life gathered together. The atmosphere was tense and warm.

They exchanged glances, knowing in their hearts that today's competition would be a battle that would determine their future.

Some of them were confident, while others were nervous, but without exception, they were all looking forward to the upcoming challenges.

Xue Yao and her companions stood in the square, looking at the huge arena in front of them. Facing the strong men coming from all directions, their hearts were full of anticipation.

Although this was an unprecedented challenge for them since they came to the heaven, and also a rare opportunity, they were not nervous at all.

Xueyao stood at the front of the team. She took a deep breath and turned to look at her companions, her eyes filled with trust and encouragement. She knew their strength and knew they should have no problem making it into the top 100.

"Everyone, are you ready?" Xue Yao turned around and glanced at everyone with a firm gaze.

"We're ready!" everyone responded in unison, their voices full of confidence and strength.

With the sound of a long horn, the competition officially began.

The first stage of the competition, the spiritual power test, was a test of the cultivators' spiritual strength. For the eight-member group, this was no big deal; without much suspense, everyone passed the first stage smoothly.

The second phase of actual combat exercises tests combat skills and practical experience.

This round is actually an elimination round.

Nearly 10,000 people signed up, and after elimination, only 500 remained to advance to the third round. They competed in a tournament format, with 100 people remaining in each of the five arenas.

After Xue Yao discussed with everyone through telepathy, she randomly chose the number five arena closest to them.

Eight people flew onto the ring, not caring who was fighting whom. Led by Xue Yao, they directly chose an empty corner and watched what would happen.

Xueyao looked around and saw that there were already more than ten teams on the stage.

Some of the teams were clearly strong, but a few looked weaker. She knew that choosing the right opponent was crucial; she couldn't get bogged down in a tough fight from the start, wasting too much energy and spiritual power.

"Let's observe first and don't rush to take action." Xue Yao whispered to her companions, with a calm light flashing in her eyes.

Su Xin nodded, the longsword in her hand trembling slightly, as if eager for the battle to come. Yun Duoduo gently stroked the dagger in her hand, ready to strike at any time.

Baoling and Xiaolin'er were observing their surroundings, trying to identify potential allies or exploitable terrain, while Qingyi was silently calculating the strength of each team and formulating a strategy for the upcoming battle.

Obviously, it is easier to deal with a soft persimmon.

Those who were not in a team and were alone were quickly kicked off the stage.

The remaining people on the stage were all from teams. There were about ten teams, some with over forty members, while Xueyao's team only had eight, which was considered small.

At this moment, the three teams of about 40 people were besieging a small team of only 10 people like a pack of tigers. Although the small team was small in number, they worked together well and used their spiritual power properly, and they actually persisted under the siege of so many powerful enemies.

Xue Yao observed the situation, knowing now was not the time to rush into battle. She needed to wait for the perfect moment, a moment that could change the tide of battle.

As time went on, the battles in the arena became more and more intense. Some teams were defeated in the fierce confrontation, while others successfully gained a foothold by relying on tacit cooperation and superb skills.

"Let's wait a little longer," Xue Yao said calmly to her companions, noticing everyone's inquiring gazes. "Now is not the time yet."

At this moment, an unexpected situation occurred. A member of a team of over 40 people was suddenly hit by an opponent and fell to the ground. This incident caused a brief period of chaos in the entire team's formation.

Xue Yao has always noticed that the leader of this team is arrogant and seems to want to crush everyone.

Moreover, she had overheard before that whenever he tried to win over others, they would have to pay a heavy price.

He glared at the group of eight several times, but none of them escaped Xue Yao's keen eyes.

She had been watching him for a long time, so she naturally wouldn't let him have the last laugh.

"Now!" A sharp light flashed in Xueyao's eyes. She knew that this was the best time for them to take action.

The eight-member group rushed into the battle group like a sharp arrow. Xue Yao took the lead. The spiritual power in her hands condensed and turned into frosty sword energy, instantly forcing back the opponents in chaos.

Su Xin followed closely behind, waving her sword with sword energy like a rainbow, providing strong support for Xue Yao's attack.

Baoling and Xiaolin'er used their agility to weave between their opponents, looking for openings to attack. Qingyi stayed behind, continuously releasing supporting spells to enhance his companions' combat effectiveness.

Yun Duoduo appeared silently behind an opponent like a ghost, and with a light slash of her dagger, the opponent lost his ability to fight.

The battle quickly changed with the participation of Xue Yao and others. The three large teams that originally had the upper hand gradually lost control due to internal chaos and the precise attacks of Xue Yao and others.

In the end, after a fierce melee, Xue Yao and her team successfully defeated one of the three large teams and won precious living space for their team.

As the battle ended, thunderous applause rang out in the square. Although Xueyao and her companions were panting, their eyes were shining with the joy of victory.

"This is just the beginning," Xueyao said to everyone, "We can be low-key and never be cowardly."

Everyone nodded. They knew that the competition had just begun and the real challenge was still to come. But with today's victory, they were full of confidence in the upcoming battles.

As time went on, the battle on the ring intensified. Masters from all walks of life displayed their unique skills, and spiritual energy surged through the air, seemingly tearing even space apart.

Seeing this, the other two large teams immediately adjusted their tactics. Instead of fighting alone, they chose to unite and fight against the sudden threat posed by Xue Yao and others.

The leaders of the two teams were obviously experienced veterans. They quickly exchanged glances and reached a tacit understanding.

They each commanded their own teams, and like two torrents converging together, they formed a more powerful force.

Faced with this sudden change, Xue Yao frowned slightly, but she quickly regained her composure.

"Don't panic, we have our advantages." Xue Yao said calmly to her companions. She knew that the team's tacit understanding and cooperation were their greatest weapons.

Su Xin gripped the sword tightly in her hand, a determined glint flashed in her eyes. She knew that the next battle might be difficult, but she also understood that only in adversity could one hone true strength.

Bao Ling and Xiao Lin'er exchanged a glance before quickly adjusting their positions, preparing for the impending joint attack. Qing Yi then began to deploy a defensive formation within the team, ensuring they could maintain a certain level of defensive capability during the intense battle.

Yun Duoduo was like a nimble cat, moving silently to a favorable position, ready to deliver a fatal blow to the opponent at the critical moment.