Shen Yuan Ring

Using his agility, Ji Yan darted forward and closed in on Ji Feiyu, letting out a loud shout.

"Fiery Palm".

Ji Yan stretched out his right hand, and a huge, fiery red handprint appeared out of thin air, raising the temperature in the air. Then he pressed it down on Ji Feiyu.

Ji Feiyu snorted coldly and also pushed his palm horizontally.

"Frost Palm"

A frosty handprint clashed with a fiery red palm print, instantly creating a stark contrast of ice and fire.

Boom

The two palm prints collided and exploded.

But the two seemed to have known this would happen and didn't seem to care.

"Double Fiery Palm"

Ji Yan unleashed two consecutive fiery palm strikes.

Seeing the two fiery palms hurtling towards him, Ji Feiyu did not panic. Instead, he formed hand seals and shouted, "Golden Bell Shield, open!"

This

This

The double fiery palm strikes were completely blocked by the Golden Bell Shield, producing a sound.

"Ice Face, I didn't expect you to actually master the Golden Bell Shield technique."

"There are many things you haven't thought of. You're still a ways off from beating me."

"Don't rush, this is just the beginning, it's just a warm-up."

Wang Yueyue secretly rejoiced.

(This intense battle was just a warm-up. Is this the true value of being in the top five of the Body Refinement Ranking? Luckily, I'm not as brainless as Zyra, or I'd probably be lying here in the middle of the game by now.)

She was only ranked fifteenth on the Body Refinement Ranking, while Zyra was ranked sixteenth.

It was pure luck that she was able to take on the role of a training instructor this time. As for Jera, she likes to compete with Wang Yueyue and wants to be better than her in everything.

Upon hearing that Wang Yueyue had taken on the task of training instructors, he also took on the task.

After accepting the mission, Zera learned that in addition to the mission points, there would be extra rewards for the training instructors.

However, this extra reward is related to the students they teach.

Within a year, as long as the students they teach make the most progress, or the more people break through to the Tendon Refining Realm or above, these mentors will be ranked according to their merits, and only the top three will receive an extra reward—a Breakthrough Pill.

The first place winner received three high-grade breakthrough pills, the second place winner received two high-grade breakthrough pills, and the third place winner received one high-grade breakthrough pill.

One high-grade Breakthrough Pill can increase the chance of breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm by 40%, two pills by 60%, and three pills by 70%.

That's why they were so eager to choose the group with the highest cultivation level and the longest cultivation time.

As for Ji Yan and Ji Feiyu, they happened to be free in the inner courtyard during this period, so they were the designated training instructors. The Grand Steward clearly wanted to give them the opportunity to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm.

The other top ten were either in seclusion or on missions, which is why the mission was issued, giving Wang Yueyue and Jiela the opportunity.

In the end, in order to obtain more Breakthrough Pills, Zyra spent a huge sum of money to buy a high-grade Yellow-level artifact.

It's just a pity that he overestimated himself and ended up with serious injuries.

Ji Yan no longer intended to hold back, and his entire body's power erupted instantly. The aura of the Perfected Meridian Refining Realm was released without reservation, and his clothes were constantly fluttering backward, as if being lifted by a hurricane.

Seeing Ji Yan's reaction, Ji Feiyu's usually cold and composed face finally showed a hint of emotion. Faced with the crazed Ji Yan, he had no choice but to be on high alert, and the aura of a Perfected Refining Meridian Realm cultivator immediately enveloped the entire arena.

Even those of Ji Daoyi and his group, who were far apart, felt a strange sense of oppression.

"Is this the aura and pressure of a duel between masters? It's really strong!" Ji Daoyi murmured, his eyes fixed on the two dueling, his gaze filled with unwavering determination.

Snap, snap, snap

A series of air-exploding sounds rang out as Ji Yan and Ji Feiyu moved at extreme speeds, making it difficult for Ji Daoyi and the others to keep up with their naked eyes.

Only two beams of light could be seen, one red and one blue, constantly colliding.

In just over ten seconds, Wang Yueyue witnessed the two exchange blows dozens of times, each collision equivalent to a full-force attack from her.

After a while, the two figures, one in red and one in blue, separated and charged at each other again.

The two men's palms collided with a loud bang, and both were sent flying backward. However, Ji Yan fell off the stage, while Ji Feiyu remained on the stage.

Ji Yan spat out a mouthful of blood. Seeing himself fall off the stage, he slowly said, "I lost. I'm willing to accept defeat. Group four is yours, and group three is mine."

Just as Ji Feiyu was about to speak, he also spat out a mouthful of blood. "This time it's a draw, but I won't give you the fourth group."

"A loss is a loss. I was off the stage while you were on it. Next time, you won't be so lucky."

After saying that, Ji Yan left without looking back.

Seeing this, Ji Feiyu didn't linger and leaped towards his own courtyard.

Injuries must be healed as soon as possible, otherwise they will affect the breakthrough of later realms.

The two prodigies ended up suffering heavy losses to each other.

Only Wang Yueyue and Jiela remained outside the ring.

"Jera, you're seriously injured, so I don't think you have the strength to compete with me for the second group. Then thank you for letting me win!" Wang Yueyue was very happy, having gotten a Breakthrough Pill for free.

"Don't even think about it! We haven't even competed yet, and you already want the second group? I won't agree!" Zyra roared hoarsely.

"There's nothing I can do if you don't agree. Who told you to mess with Senior Brother Ji Yan? You let me get away with this. What do you call that? This is called reaping what you sow." Wang Yueyue didn't hesitate to mock.

"Wang Yueyue, you forced me to do this." As if she had made a decision, Jiela took out a box from her storage bag, inside which was a jade bottle.

She took out a jade bottle, poured out a pill, hesitated for a moment, and then swallowed it.

Then we saw Zyra's injury visibly recover.

"Jera, are you crazy? You're using a life-saving elixir to heal your injuries? Is it worth it?" Wang Yueyue stared in astonishment at the crazed Jera.

"What does a life-saving elixir matter if I can get that Breakthrough Pill? Even if it leaves you without it, it's still worth it!" Zyra roared frantically.

"In that case, I'll test just how much stronger you can become by relying on your Yuan artifact."

"You think you're Ji Yan? I'll make you despair."

The two quickly stepped onto the arena and, without exchanging any words, began fighting each other immediately. The fight was fierce and evenly matched, but Wang Yueyue was bruised, while Jiela was unharmed because her white coat was a high-grade yellow-level artifact.

Soon, Wang Yueyue gradually fell into a disadvantageous position and was eventually defeated, falling off the stage.

"Wang Yueyue, I told you, you would be trampled under my feet. Today is just the beginning!" Jera said arrogantly.

"Hmph, so what if you get Group Two? It doesn't guarantee you'll get the Breakthrough Pill. Don't forget the requirements for obtaining it. Even if I lead Group One, I can make them stronger than your Group Two. So what if you cultivate for an extra year? What's with the arrogance?" Wang Yueyue threw down these harsh words and left without looking back.

"Wang Yueyue, it's all your fault for making me waste my only life-saving holy medicine. Just wait, once I get the Breakthrough Pill and break through to the Nascent Soul Realm, I'll make you suffer even more!" Jiela said viciously.

Ji Daoyi and the others witnessed all of this, though they couldn't hear what the two were saying due to the distance. However, their expressions revealed a deep conflict between them.

Seeing that the opera singers had all left, it was time for them to leave as well!