Chapter 245: The Five Great Sects Arrive

At this moment, Lin Yang finally understood the true cultivation ranks of the Mysterious Yellow Continent.

After the Great Sage Realm comes Immortal, after Immortal comes Transcendent, and after Transcendent comes the Three Yin Realm.

The earlier Quasi-Emperor and Emperor Realm were indeed somewhat exaggerated.

The Emperor Realm is the ruler of a region.

Above, one can pluck the moon from the nine stars; below, one can catch turtles in the five oceans.

However, the exaggerated Emperor Realm of the Mysterious Yellow Continent is indeed far off the mark.

The Transcendent Realm, however, does match this level of strength.

After understanding the realms, Lin Yang said no more and immediately began digesting the Three Yin Qi within his body.

Within Lin Yang's body at this moment, Sword Dao, Assassin, and Chaos—three streams of qi—are altering his limbs and bones.

Time passed slowly, and when a hint of fish-belly white spread over the rooftops of Cloud City,

In the distance, a few roosters suddenly flapped their wings and crowed, their cries piercing the thin mist.

This also heralded the dawn.

The annual Qingzhou Grand Competition was about to begin.

The Qingzhou Grand Competition has a long history in Azure Province.

It is deeply loved by the people of Azure Province.

This year's Qingzhou Grand Competition will be held at Cloud City Plaza.

At this moment, Azure Province's square was packed with countless heads.

Some carried long swords, some led spirit pets, and many more clutched yellowed invitations as loose cultivators.

In this small square, the hopes of countless people to enter the immortal gates are borne.

After all, as long as one achieves a decent ranking in the Qingzhou Grand Competition, they can soar to the skies and henceforth change their fate against heaven.

Many have entered prestigious clans through the Qingzhou Grand Competition and attained the Dao to become immortals.

When the party from Azure Cloud Sect arrived at the square, the bronze beast head above the main gate was exhaling cool mist.

The Grand Elder wore dark splendid robes, his white hair bound with a jade crown.

Behind him followed over twenty disciples, their steps moving like flowing clouds and water.

The Grand Elder glanced toward the platform.

There, five areas were conspicuously marked out.

These five areas are the positions of the Five Great Sects of Central Province.

The Five Great Sects of Central Province are the absolute powerhouses of the Mysterious Yellow Continent, unmatched.

Naturally, their deeds are also the most dazzling.

The Grand Elder looked up and saw that the seats of the Five Great Sects were still empty.

He took a deep breath; this is what is called a great sect clan—big airs and very particular.

He has always dreamed of nurturing Azure Cloud Sect into a strength comparable to the Five Great Sects.

Previously it was Alexander, but now with Lin Yang, the pressure isn't as great.

He believes that, before long, with Lin Yang's ability, they can absolutely lead them to the position of the Five Sects.

He confidently raised his hand to signal the crowd and said, 'Our seats are on the east side of the VIP area; follow me.'

'Yes, sir!'

Everyone's gaze swept over the seated area of the Five Great Sects; although they felt envy, their looks were mostly resolute.

They have always believed that it won't be long.

They too will sit in those seats.

The crowd arrived at the east side of the VIP seats; on the gilded platform before the main seat, a bronze cauldron engraved with 'Azure Cloud Sect' glowed faintly.

The Grand Elder stared at the cloud patterns on the cauldron, then turned and smiled at Lin Yang beside him, saying, 'Lin Yang, this main seat should be yours to guard.'

After all, this seat represents the face of a sect.

Those who sit there are either the sect masters or the sect's strongest.

And Lin Yang is the strongest of Azure Cloud Sect.

Naturally, this seat is for him.

The Grand Elder added, 'You have raised Azure Cloud Sect to a height it has never reached; you should sit in this seat to proclaim it to the world.'

'Moreover, if you are here, you will surely make the other sects dare not look down on my Azure Cloud Sect.'

Lin Yang paused upon hearing this, his gaze sweeping over the gilded chairs.

He truly had no interest in this seat.

He shook his head with a light smile, unconsciously rubbing his storage ring, and said, 'Grand Elder, you overpraise me.'

'As for sect affairs, naturally it is you who preside.'

'I will merely observe from the rear, which is more convenient for noticing any movements around.'

Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder strongly disagreed with Lin Yang's words and was about to speak.

But Lin Yang interrupted him, saying, 'Grand Elder, do not decline; this seat shall be yours.'

Beside him, Jiang Tamu also smiled and said, 'Grand Elder, do not try to shirk it.'

'The Peak Master is habitually low-key, dislikes ostentation; this seat is most fitting for you.'

'As for making a name for ten thousand, I lay my words here: you go sit up there, and if any blind fool dares to offend my Azure Cloud Sect, I will surely trample…'

'No, it should be: I will surely lead all disciples of the God-Governing Sect to trample them flat.'

Lin Yang also nodded.

Seeing this, the Grand Elder had no choice but to relent, slowly stepping onto the gilded platform.

And at this moment.

On Yun City Square, the host of the Qingzhou Grand Competition, a middle-aged man with a smooth face, was about to shout.

In an instant, five streaks of flowing light sliced through the clouds at the horizon.

Like a comet falling to earth, they precisely landed on the VIP seats of the five great sects on the dais.

Seeing such an aura, everyone's breath involuntarily tightened.

They stared, dumbstruck.

On the dais, Jiang Shanhe of the Yu Shen Sect stood with hands behind his back, his robe fluttering as if sword qi flowed.

Beside him, Chu Xiong of the Great Dao Sect was stalwart, golden Dao patterns appearing on his palm, his aura overwhelming.

Furthermore, the Phantom Moon Sect Master Nangong Batian swayed a folding fan, purple light flickering in his eyes, likewise giving an unfathomable feeling.

Of course, Elder Yang Cheng of the Xuan Bing Sect had icy qi swirling around him, frost condensing on the stone bricks wherever he passed, still possessing an impressive aura.

If one were to speak, among the five, naturally the Heaven Sword Sect Master Li Tianyuan had an even more extraordinary aura, he gripped the sword hilt, sword intent pressing.

It caused everyone's breath to stall.

Seeing the five, the middle-aged host immediately put on a fawning smile and stepped forward, about to introduce them one by one like the boastful crowd.

However, Li Tianyuan impatiently raised his hand to interrupt, his voice like a great bell: 'No need for tedious formalities.'

'In this competition, anyone with outstanding talent and upright character, if they catch our eye, can directly cultivate in the five great sects.'

The other four sect leaders either nodded or smiled lightly.

Their gazes swept like torches over the crowd below, as if seeking unpolished jade.

Indeed, they came to the Qingzhou Grand Competition this time having received the order of the Wujian Sect's chieftain, Canlie.

They were for that opportunity spoken of by Canlie.

So, naturally they had no interest in the so-called Qingzhou Grand Competition.

But were waiting for the opportunity to appear.

Hearing the five sect masters speak thus, the square instantly erupted.

Some local Qingzhou sect masters of great strength tidied their hats and sleeves, ordering disciples to present treasured spirit artifacts, trying to curry favor with the five great sects via generous gifts.

Some loose cultivators and minor sect cultivators either tidied their appearance or performed hand seals, hoping to catch a stunning glance when they appeared.

Only at the Qingyun Sect's seat, Lin Yang stood with hands behind his back in the shadow behind the gilded platform, his fingertips subtly rubbing.

His gaze lightly swept over the five great sects' people; according to the system's saying, these people had come united with the Wujian Sect for that absolute suppressive ability.

It's a pity, they will ultimately come up empty.

Just then, the middle-aged host shouted loudly.

'The annual Qingzhou Grand Competition... now, officially begins!'