Chapter 25: Small Five Elements Sword Formation

Name: Mu Lingxi

Gender: Female

Cultivation: Qi Refining Perfection

Age: 15

Root Bone: Thunder Heavenly Spirit Root

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A 15-year-old at Qi Refining Perfection!

Thunder Heavenly Spirit Root!!!

Seeing the girl's information, Wang Jianqiang could not help but widen his eyes.

Originally, he had thought the girl had practiced some kind of special technique that stopped her appearance from growing, making her look young.

He had not expected that the other party was truly just a young girl!!

A 15-year-old at Qi Refining Perfection; if this were to spread, it would likely cause countless jaws to drop.

What was even more shocking was this.

She was actually of the extremely rare Thunder constitution, and she even had a Heavenly Spirit Root!

"This Outer Sect is truly full of hidden talents."

After coming back to his senses, Wang Jianqiang could not help but sigh.

After Mu Lingxi's challenge, the competition did not end.

Because the two people defeated by her and Bai Xiruo both still had one chance to challenge.

Only after the two of them had challenged did the competition finally come to an end.

In the end.

Bai Xiruo became the first place winner.

Mu Lingxi was in second place.

Wang Yu Yao was in ninth place.

After announcing the names of the top fifty in the competition, Yun Zhongque could not help but look at Wang Jianqiang.

This competition.

The one who left the deepest impression on him was not Ye Lingyun, nor the Heavenly Spirit Root holder Su Yutong, and not even any of the other contestants.

It was Wang Jianqiang.

From the discussions in the spectator stands, he had already learned some of Wang Jianqiang's situation.

A waste, with his end approaching.

Over seventy years of cultivation had only reached the Qi Refining Third Layer.

However, the rumors seemed to have some discrepancies with the facts.

This Wang Jianqiang's cultivation had clearly already reached the Qi Refining Tenth Layer.

Though there was indeed a faint aura of death dissipating from his body, which was indeed a sign that his end was approaching.

Withdrawing his gaze, he secretly shook his head.

Just a man about to die.

If not for his deep schemes that had made things difficult for him several times, he would not have even noticed such an ordinary Outer Sect Disciple.

Afterwards, he spoke to announce the end of the competition and left together with the other two Inner Sect Elders.

With the departure of the three Elders, the Outer Sect Competition was officially declared over.

The various events from the competition spread throughout the sect in a very short time.

The elimination of the strongest new talent, Su Yutong...

The biggest favorite to win, Ye Lingyun, missing the top ten...

And the appearance of the culprit behind all this, the biggest dark horse of this competition, Wang Yu Yao.

Every point was so unexpected.

Even the outburst of the leader of the three beauties, Bai Xiruo, and the seemingly out-of-thin-air appearance of Mu Lingxi were just as unforeseen.

Besides that, the deeds of Bu Yueban and Xiong Zhuang were naturally exposed as well, becoming a laughingstock for many disciples during their spare time from cultivation.

Compared to previous years, this competition might not have been the most intense, but it was definitely the one with the most highlights and the most spectacular.

Three days later.

Wang Jianqiang was focusing on his cultivation when Wang Yu Yao suddenly arrived.

After the competition ended, Wang Yu Yao had returned directly to her residence to heal and recover.

This was the first time he had seen Wang Yu Yao since the competition ended.

This competition was like a whetstone, causing Wang Yu Yao's entire temperament to change.

If she had previously been like a shy and insecure ugly duckling, now she was more like a white swan with its head held high.

"Senior Brother, the competition rewards have been distributed, and the spot to enter the Cold Pool Secret Realm has been obtained."

"And I have also prepared two gifts for you."

Wang Yu Yao waved her hand, and two items appeared.

A Jade Bottle and a Jade Slip.

"Inside the Jade Bottle is a Foundation Establishment Pill."

"This Jade Slip is an attack method I specifically chose for you."

Hearing Wang Yu Yao's soft introduction.

Wang Jianqiang felt a warmth in his heart.

After the competition ended, he had once mentioned in passing to Wang Yu Yao that he wanted to buy an offensive technique.

He hadn't expected that she would take it to heart after he had only said it casually.

As far as he knew.

The rewards for fourth to tenth place in the competition were the same.

They were all one Foundation Establishment Pill, three hundred thousand Spirit Stones, and one opportunity to go to the Outer Sect Treasury to choose any treasure.

In terms of value, the Foundation Establishment Pill was the greatest.

Next was the opportunity to choose a treasure from the Outer Sect Treasury.

This Small Five Elements Sword Array must have been chosen from the Outer Sect Treasury.

The Foundation Establishment Pill and the opportunity to choose a treasure from the Outer Sect Treasury were her two biggest gains from this Outer Sect Competition, yet she had taken them out to give to him without the slightest hesitation!

Especially the Foundation Establishment Pill!

This was a treasure that almost every Qi Refining Stage Cultivator dreamed of!

Wang Jianqiang looked at Wang Yu Yao tenderly and put away the Jade Slip of the Small Five Elements Sword Array.

Although some offensive techniques could be bought in the Outer Affairs Hall, their grades were generally low and far inferior to the collection in the Outer Sect Treasury.

Moreover, a combat technique was something he urgently needed, so there was no need to decline.

As for the Jade Bottle containing the Foundation Establishment Pill, he pushed it back.

"I will take the Small Five Elements Sword Array; this Foundation Establishment Pill is of no use to me, you keep it."

"But?"

"No need for 'buts', just keep it since I told you to." Wang Jianqiang shook his head.

"Oh."

Seeing that Wang Jianqiang seemed a bit angry, Wang Yu Yao hurriedly nodded and took it back.

Looking at Wang Yu Yao's obedient appearance, Wang Jianqiang chuckled.

"Now that the trivial matters are finished, let's talk about some serious business."

After speaking, he scooped her up in his arms amidst a gasp from Wang Yu Yao, and just as he was about to turn around...

"Ouch!"

His body suddenly stiffened, and cold sweat instantly broke out on his forehead.

"What's wrong?"

Wang Yu Yao was startled, and seeing Wang Jianqiang sweating and pale, she was immediately filled with worry.

"It's no good, I threw my back out!"

Wang Jianqiang grimaced as he set Wang Yu Yao down.

Wang Yu Yao's expression relaxed, and she chided, "Who told you to be so improper at your age? Are we still doing this now?"

"Yes, of course we are."

"But your back...?"

"It's fine, why don't you do the moving?"

Ten-plus minutes later.

Wang Yu Yao walked out of the inner room, blushing, while supporting Wang Jianqiang.

Just as Wang Yu Yao was about to leave, Wang Jianqiang's expression shifted, and he said to Wang Yu Yao, "Do not take that Foundation Establishment Pill for now."

"Only Qi Refining Stage Cultivators are allowed to enter the Cold Pool Secret Realm; once you break through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, you will lose the qualification to enter, but there are no restrictions once you are inside the Secret Realm."

"You can wait until you enter the Secret Realm to take it."

"Understood." Wang Yu Yao replied.

After Wang Yu Yao left, Wang Jianqiang revealed a thoughtful look.

Since he had already planned to enter the Cold Pool Secret Realm, how could he not make any preparations?

The Cold Pool Secret Realm opens once every thirty years, which happens to be the same interval as the Outer Sect Competition; this opening is scheduled for one month from now.

The Cold Pool Secret Realm is not owned by the Hehuan Sect, but is jointly managed by the four major cultivation powers of the Northern Territory.

After it opens, it is not just the disciples of the Hehuan Sect who enter; the Outer Sect Disciples of all four major cultivation powers will enter.

At that time, the disciples of the four major cultivation powers will compete for resources together.

The intensity of that is far beyond what the infighting between fellow sect members can compare to.

Casualties are the most normal thing in the world.

The Hehuan Sect alone has powerhouses like Bai Xiruo, Mu Lingxi, and Ye Lingyun; how could the disciples of the other three major sects, which are on par with the Hehuan Sect, be simple?

If he wants to be absolutely safe on this trip to the Cold Pool Secret Realm, just the Small Five Elements Sword Array is not enough preparation; he must make other preparations as well.

Thinking of this, he stood up and walked toward the door.