In my cultivation journey, I completely crushed a group of chosen ones.

Di Qingci didn't pursue the matter further; she was content with maintaining her current position.

Thinking of the secret realm the system mentioned, which even the system said offered many opportunities, there must be many, so I must not miss it.

We must find as many as possible to forge a divine body.

Di Qingci thought of the sword training square of the Aoshi Sword Sect, where the sect's disciples practiced swordsmanship.

Di Qingci planned to practice swordsmanship during the day and cultivate at night.

Each level has its own dedicated training ground.

Many people are practicing swordsmanship here. Some have been accepted as disciples by the elders, while others, like Di Qingci, have no master and practice swordsmanship here alone.

Di Qingci found a quiet place with few people, where she practiced the Emperor's Sword Manual.

If I practice the Chaos Asura Scripture, there are many powerful figures in the sect, and I'm afraid it will be discovered.

Di Qingci had only been practicing for a short time when he was stabbed by a sword.

Di Qingci sensed danger, turned around, and unleashed a sword aura that sent dust flying.

A man strode over and said, "Get out of the way, I've got my eye on this place."

Di Qingci was furious at being interrupted: "You get out here and show me, give me a demonstration."

The man's eyes were dark: "Don't you even know who I, Zhang Daqiang, am? How dare you go against me? Do you want to die?"

Di Qingci was very impatient: "Where did this mad dog come from? Does it have rabies? Who is the owner? Doesn't it know to keep it on a leash?"

The disciples who heard the commotion secretly gathered around, thinking that another new disciple had been bullied.

Zhang Daqiang's elder brother, Zhang Dazhuang, is a true disciple, and generally no one dares to mess with him, mainly because his brother is very protective of his own.

Everyone thought this junior disciple was going to be in trouble; he was probably new, otherwise he wouldn't have talked back to Zhang Daqiang like that.

Zhang Daqiang, carrying a black longsword, said, "Since you don't know what's good for you, let's have a spar."

Without giving Di Qingci a chance to refuse, she attacked.

Di Qingci quickly dodged.

Everyone felt that Zhang Daqiang was going too far. How could someone at the Foundation Establishment stage go and spar with a Qi Refining stage disciple? Wasn't he just trying to bully the junior disciple?

Seeing that Di Qingci had dodged, Zhang Daqiang realized that he must have been careless. How could a mere Qi Refining stage cultivator be his match?

He then brandished his longsword, and streaks of sword energy flashed with cold light. Several sword shadows swept past, slashing towards Di Qingci.

Di Qingci's Shura Sword slashed through the sky, its sword energy sweeping across the land.

Zhang Daqiang's eyes widened. He was actually forced back by a mere Qi Refining cultivator. Where would he put his face now?

The onlookers were also shocked!

"This junior sister is amazing; she actually managed to repel a Foundation Establishment cultivator."

It seems this junior sister has definitely caught the elders' eye at the once-a-decade apprenticeship ceremony; it's only a matter of time before she's accepted as a disciple.

"I think this junior sister is in danger. Zhang Daqiang is not a magnanimous person."

Zhang Daqiang scoffed, completely unconcerned: "Since Junior Sister's combat prowess is so formidable, I, your senior brother, volunteer to fight. How about we step onto the battle stage?"

"Zhang Daqiang is shameless; he actually invited a Qi Refining cultivator to the arena."

"I think it's quite normal. When you go out to train, do you expect people with higher cultivation levels to give way to you?"

Di Qingci also understood the implied meaning: "I will certainly obey my senior brother's invitation."

Since he wanted to die, she granted his wish.

"Junior sister, no! This person's elder brother is a true disciple, Zhang Huaisheng, who is ranked 134th on the Heavenly Pride Ranking. He is their cousin."

"If you lose, you die. If Zhang Daqiang dies, his older brother won't let it go."

"Yeah, junior sister, you should just let it go. It's just a venue, you can give it up now and get your revenge later."

Di Qingci chuckled lightly, his voice as clear as a spring: "Thank you all for your kindness. Sword cultivators should forge ahead without hesitation."

Zhang Daqiang walked forward arrogantly: "Since you've agreed, then leave. I don't have time to wait."

Di Qingci wasn't afraid at all and followed them to the life-or-death arena.

The elders here act as referees every day, looking at the two and asking: "Is this a challenge, or a fight to the death?"

Although Zhang Daqiang was arrogant, he wasn't brainless: "Challenge."

Di Qingci raised an eyebrow, thinking that this person's aggressive approach would lead to a life-or-death battle.

The others who followed looked at each other in bewilderment. When did Zhang Daqiang become so easy to talk to?

Di Qingci immediately said, "You just say you're going to challenge me, but what if everyone else does the same thing?"

"Should I continue cultivating? You can challenge me, but the stakes are 100,000 spirit stones."

Zhang Daqiang sized up the dwarf in front of him: "You've got quite the nerve. Do you have any spirit stones?"

Di Qingci was, after all, a direct descendant of the Di family, so he naturally had spirit stones. He casually took out 100,000 spirit stones and tossed them to the elder.

"Since the elder is the referee, let him keep it."

Zhang Daqiang raised an eyebrow and casually tossed a storage bag to the elder: "Is it okay now?" He then jumped onto the challenge arena.

Emperor Qingci also took a step forward.

Zhang Daqiang pointed his longsword and said, "Today, let me see my junior sister's amazing skills."

Di Qingci gripped the Shura Sword without saying a word. The Shura Sword shone brightly, and streaks of sword energy shot out like shooting stars streaking across the sky.

Zhang Daqiang struck a pose of imposing authority.

Blazing Sun Sword Slash!

A raging fire erupted on the sword, as intense as the blazing sun.

A fiery sword aura roared out, burning everything in its path to ashes.

Di Qingci moved with the speed of a ghost, constantly wielding his sword and leaving behind a series of illusory sword shadows.

Zhang Daqiang's momentum was even stronger, and a sword aura shot into the sky, with light coming from the horizon.

Di Qingci brandished his sword towards the sky, drawing upon the power of heaven and earth, and terrifying sword energy condensed on the sword's body.

Sky-Splitting Sword Aura Slash!

The sword energy was like a sharp blade tearing through the void.

Zhang Daqiang's sword energy was as fragile as paper and was instantly shattered.

Zhang Daqiang was swayed by the powerful impact.

Di Qingci swayed, his long sword pressed against Zhang Daqiang's neck: "Do you admit defeat?"

Zhang Daqiang's eyes were fierce: "Don't be so smug, beating me is nothing."

With a flick of his wrist, he disarmed the sword from his neck, his figure vanishing like the wind in an instant.

The elder took out a storage bag and tossed it to Di Qingci: "Not bad."

The onlookers watched as Zhang Daqiang fled. Zhang Daqiang actually lost to a mere Qi Refining cultivator?

"It seems this year's disciple-acceptance ceremony is going to be interesting; even a junior disciple has such extraordinary combat power."

I'd heard before that the eldest daughter of the Pei family, one of the heirs, is in the Proud Sword Sect. She's no ordinary person.

"There is another person named Chu Yanfeng who is also very powerful and famous, but it is rare to see him in person."

Di Qingci took the spirit stone and returned to practice his sword. The spot where the two had just fought over had already been taken by someone else.

Di Qingci found a new place to practice his swordsmanship.

After returning home, Zhang Daqiang became increasingly resentful. He had been defeated by a dwarf; how could he ever face anyone again? He had truly disgraced the Zhang family.

Seeing this, the lackey's small eyes darted around: "Brother Daqiang, dealing with people is easy. The opening of this secret realm is a good opportunity."

There's no need to go to the arena yet; there are plenty of people from the outer sect and the menial staff who want resources.

If you offer even a small favor, many people will be willing to help you solve your problems.

Zhang Daqiang's eyes lit up: "That's right, how could I forget about the secret realm? Go find some people with good combat strength. You know what to do in this competition, right?"

The lackey bowed and scraped: "Brother Daqiang, when have I ever been unreliable?"