"Tut tut tut... look at that handsome senior brother, he is our Outer Mountain's number one, Qin Feifan!"
"I heard Qin Feifan broke through to Royal Profound Realm Sixth Heaven just a few days ago!"
"Hiss... such cultivation level can be among the top even in the inner sect!"
"Of course, Senior Brother Qin has exceptional talent. Last Outer Mountain Competition, he missed the chance to enter the inner sect due to an affair."
"This year's Outer Mountain top few are all quite powerful!"
The Martial Arts Field was noisy with excited chatter.
The crowd's gaze focused on the top few popular contestants.
Everyone was eager to see their performances in this Outer Mountain Competition.
Once most had arrived, "Silence!"
A commanding voice echoed.
All Outer Mountain Disciples immediately closed their mouths.
They looked toward the figure on the stone steps.
Jiang Feng and the nearby Sword Guardians also looked up.
Seeing this, all the sword tomb guardians changed expressions.
Deacon Xiao!
Months ago, more than ten thousand youths were caught here.
Then this Deacon Xiao assigned the hundred or so among them into Sky Origin Sword Tomb.
Seeing him again, everyone felt many emotions.
Jiang Feng felt the same.
He truly integrated into this world now.
In some ways, Jiang Feng was even grateful to Deacon Xiao for letting him enter Sky Origin Sword Tomb.
"This year's Outer Mountain Competition rules remain the same: only those above Qi Accumulation Realm Fifth Heaven may participate."
"The final top ten each receive five Middle-Tier Mysterious Qi Stones and an Identity Token for the first floor of Scripture Pavilion."
"The top three receive a bottle of Top-Tier Primary Spirit Elixirs..."
Deacon Xiao announced the rules.
Most Outer Mountain Disciples were familiar with these rules, not first-timers.
Only some new Outer Mountain Disciples and Menial Disciples were surprised.
"What?! Must be Qi Accumulation Realm Fifth Heaven to participate?"
"Too bad, I'm only Fourth Heaven; I'll have to wait until next year."
"I'm close to qualifying too."
"I'm Fifth Heaven but won't join to avoid embarrassment."
The Sword Guardians near Jiang Feng shook their heads helplessly.
The highest cultivation among them was only Third Heaven.
They were far from qualifying.
But one was an exception.
Others secretly looked at Jiang Feng.
He hardly spoke with them, always busy alone.
His Martial Dao Aptitude was unusually good.
Every month he was the first to finish tasks and descend for trials.
They couldn't guess his cultivation level.
Whispering among themselves: maybe Jiang Feng had already qualified for the Outer Mountain Competition.
Over months, their Sword Guardian group had grown close.
Though disliking Jiang Feng's lone-wolf style, they hoped someone from Sword Guardians could compete in the Outer Mountain Competition.
Whether passing or not, showing skill was a matter of pride.
"Brother Jiang Feng, will you join the Outer Mountain Competition?"
A familiar Sword Guardian approached Jiang Feng with a silly smile.
Everyone knew Jiang Feng's name well by now.
The other Sword Guardians perked up to listen.
"Yeah... I'll join."
Jiang Feng said calmly.
Hearing this, others nodded.
Impressive!
His cultivation must really be Qi Accumulation Realm Fifth Heaven.
His martial talent was too strong.
How did he end up in Sky Origin Sword Tomb then...?
Jiang Feng saw their eyes but did not explain.
After much Sword Intent insight and honing, if Jiang Feng didn't want others to guess his cultivation level, not even Divine Sea Realm experts could tell.
Soon the Outer Mountain Competition registration began.
Jiang Feng queued.
His Menial Disciple robes made him stand out.
Those queuing were all Outer Mountain Disciples.
They looked at Jiang Feng with disdain.
"Heh heh heh... a Menial Disciple really coming to Outer Mountain Competition!"
"Ha ha ha... what a joke..."
"He thinks with Fifth or Sixth Heaven cultivation he'll get rewards?"
"No way..."
The Outer Mountain Disciples sneered openly.
"Alright, state your name, age, and cultivation level one by one."
The clerks asked and recorded.
"Li Long, age 26, Qi Accumulation Realm Seventh Heaven."
"Wang Jiuxiang, age 32, Qi Accumulation Realm Seventh Heaven."
The higher the cultivation, the harder it was to improve.
The gap between small realms also grew.
When it was Jiang Feng's turn...
"Huh...? A Menial Disciple?"
"Which peak's Menial Disciple are you?"
The registering clerk was surprised.
He had registered two Menial Disciples earlier that day.
But they were older, having cultivated six or seven years to barely qualify.
This Menial Disciple looked very young.
If he qualified, his Martial Dao Aptitude must be strong.
But why would such talent be a Menial Disciple?
Very strange.
"Reply, clerk, I'm a Sword Guardian of Sky Origin Sword Tomb."
Jiang Feng answered.
"Oh...? A Sword Guardian?"
The clerk's expression showed surprise.
Usually, Sword Guardians looked weak and despondent.
Though he couldn't see Jiang Feng's cultivation level, he sensed Jiang Feng's strong vitality and energy.
This one was different from previous Sword Guardians.
"Alright, state your name, age, and cultivation."
The clerk regained composure, interested.
If someone lied in registration, the sect punished severely.
So no one dared.
"Jiang Feng, 19 years old, Royal Profound Realm... First Heaven!"
Jiang Feng thought for a moment, choosing not to say Fourth Heaven truthfully.
Though Elder Mu said talent need not hide in Demon Sky Sword Sect, Jiang Feng felt such terrifying talent was not so simple.
It was safer to be cautious.
However...
When the clerk heard Jiang Feng's cultivation, his eyes widened.
"What did you say...? You've broken through to Royal Profound Realm...?"
He refused to believe it.
A Sword Guardian claiming Royal Profound Realm?
And only 19 years old?
Nonsense!
Outer Mountain Disciples nearby showed the same expression.
Before doubt could spread, Jiang Feng unleashed an aura.
He controlled it to the level of Royal Profound Realm First Heaven.
Hiss...
Everyone was stunned.
In Outer Mountain, reaching Royal Profound Realm meant excellent Martial Dao Aptitude.
And this Sword Guardian reached Royal Profound Realm!
Three words flashed in their minds:
Great Fate!
This Sword Guardian must have gained a great fate somewhere!
Thus he soared to Royal Profound Realm.
Understanding this, their doubts faded, replaced by envy and jealousy.
Alas... such great fate!
Why was it given to a sword tomb guardian?
If given to them, it would be far better!
"Silence! The Outer Mountain Competition... officially begins!"
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