Immortals Step into Heaven

The group chatted happily. "What are the junior brothers and sisters talking about?" Xu Wen asked with a smile. Zheng Yuan saw Xu Wen and bowed slightly. "Senior Brother Xu, we were discussing the sect competition and wondering which dark horses would emerge.

Liu Pingping chuckled and nodded, her hair dancing in the wind. "Yes, Senior Brother Xu, there are always surprises in every competition, and this time will definitely be no exception."

Zhang Xueyue chuckled and said, "Senior Brother Xu, don't be so modest. We've seen every move you make. You're sure to get a good ranking this time, so don't forget us when you do." Tang Shishan also smiled slightly and agreed, "Yes, Senior Brother Xu has profound cultivation and exquisite magic. He's one of the favorites to win the championship. Those who have fought against you have all praised your strength."

"You're all joking. There are so many brothers who have reached Qi Perfection and are participating in the competition this time, and I'm not very confident." Xu Wen said with a wry smile, a hint of worry in his eyes. "They are all very tough guys. I have to be careful and not let my guard down." He looked at the arenas, as if he could already sense the fierce competition that was about to begin.

"Senior Brother Xu, you are one of the six most talented disciples of Danqing Sect. I am optimistic about you," Liu Pingping said mischievously, her eyes curved into crescents.

"Senior Sister Liu, who are the other five of the six genius disciples besides Senior Brother Xu?" Zheng Yuan asked curiously.

"Junior Brother Zheng, you've been in the sect for so long, and you don't even know this?" Liu Pingping asked in surprise, covering her mouth lightly, as if she found Zheng Yuan's question a little funny.

Zheng Yuan touched his head and said, Senior Sister Liu, I have been practicing hard all these years and know very little about other things.

I only wanted to improve my own cultivation, and I really didn't know much about these influential figures in the sect. He had a simple smile on his face.

Liu Pingping smiled and said, "The six geniuses of the sect are all dual spiritual root cultivators with excellent talent. There are two of them in Danqing Valley, and these two are right next to you. One is Brother Xu. Wood and gold dual spiritual roots."

Having said that, he looked at Zhang Xueyue again and continued, "One is Senior Sister Zhang, who has dual spiritual roots of water and fire. Both of them are the pride of our Danqing Valley."

Junior Brother Zheng, don’t listen to what Pingping says. Zhang Xueyue’s pretty face turned red and she said lightly, I’m just luckier. I have dual spiritual roots. There are many senior brothers and sisters who are more powerful than me.

Besides, the title of genius is just flattery. If it comes to actual combat, I dare not take it lightly. But Senior Brother Xu is well-deserved of the title. Every time he strikes, he amazes people.

Xu Pingping sighed inwardly. She had seen Zhang Xueyue in action before. That time, facing a formidable foe, Zhang Xueyue was as lithe as a swallow, brandishing her spirit sword with fierce, sharp sword moves. Each sword energy contained powerful spiritual energy, darting through like a silver snake, instantly dispelling the enemy's attacks and even swiftly counterattacking, leaving the enemy powerless to fight back.

Xu Pingping still remembers that scene vividly. She knew Zhang Xueyue was extremely powerful, and if she were to face Senior Brother Xu in the ring, she would likely have a good chance of winning.

Junior Brother Zheng, of the other four, two are from the Alchemy Valley. Zhang Dong possesses dual spiritual roots of wood and fire. He is extremely gifted in alchemy, capable of refining high-quality elixirs. Furthermore, he skillfully utilizes fire magic in battle. His flames, like a flame, can unleash a lasting and powerful force, making it difficult for others to resist.

Qin An possesses both fire and earth spiritual roots, excelling at both defense and explosive attacks. His earth wall technique is indestructible, and if the enemy fails to break through it for a long time, he will use the power of fire to break through the earth wall and strike the enemy unexpectedly.

Then there's Tie Feng from Tiemu Valley, who possesses dual spiritual roots of wood and gold. He's highly proficient in refining and utilizing magical weapons. In battle, he can use gold-attributed spiritual energy to enhance the weapon's attack power, while simultaneously using wood-attributed spiritual energy to repair it or trap the enemy.

Su Meng from the Law Enforcement Valley has both gold and wood spiritual roots. His attacks are fierce and direct. The gold spiritual power makes his attacks as sharp as a blade, while the wood spiritual power provides him with a constant supply of spiritual support, allowing him to fight for a long time in battle. These people are all famous powerful characters in the sect.

"Thank you, Senior Sister, for clearing up my doubts." Zheng Yuan chuckled, his eyes full of gratitude, and the slight upward curve of his lips showed his respect for his Senior Sister.

Junior Brother Zheng, this is not a secret. Most people know it. You don’t have to be polite. Senior Sister waved her hand, her smile gentle and kind. Her look was like the warmest spring breeze, gently blowing through Zheng Yuan’s heart, making him feel extremely warm.

At this time, there was a commotion in the crowd. It turned out that Dan Daozi brought a group of Foundation Establishment cultivators to the platform in a mighty manner.

Dan Daozi's expression was dignified, his gaze sweeping across the outer disciples below the stage like lightning. His gaze seemed to carry an invisible pressure, instantly quieting the previously noisy atmosphere. He looked at these young and energetic outer disciples and slowly began to speak. The sect competition had officially begun. His voice was soft, but it resonated like a mighty bell, echoing in everyone's ears.

Then, Dan Daozi pointed to a large box beside him and solemnly announced, "This box contains 819 numbers. Number 819 is a bye. Everyone, choose your number first." As soon as he finished speaking, the disciples began to move toward the box in an orderly fashion, each one's face etched with nervous anticipation, as if this small number determined their future destiny.

Zheng Yuan and the others followed the crowd, their hearts racing. Tang Shisan confidently reached into the box, fumbled around, and pulled out number 113, a faint smile playing on his lips. Zhang Xueyue was a little nervous, hesitating before pulling out number 88. Xu Wen, on the other hand, was quick and decisive, grabbing number 3 straight away, a flicker of excitement in his eyes. It was Zheng Yuan's turn. He took a deep breath, reached into the box, and, his fingers moving through the numerous numbers, finally pulled out number 818.

Liu Pingping followed Zheng Yuan, skipping to the box and reaching in expectantly. The moment she took out the number, her eyes lit up and a bright smile spread across her face.

She took the number in her hand and ran to Zheng Yuan like a happy little bird. While shaking the number in her hand, she said proudly, "Junior Brother Zheng, look what number I got."

"Senior Sister Liu, you're so lucky! You actually got a bye number." Zheng Yuan looked at Liu Pingping with envy, his eyes full of amazement.

Looking at the number in Liu Pingping's hand, his eyes were filled with disbelief. The surrounding disciples also cast envious glances at him. This bye number was like a special gift of great luck, making Liu Pingping the focus of everyone's attention.

Tang Shisan and others also came forward to congratulate Liu Pingping on getting the bye number.