Chapter 1646

"Let's exchange all these for spirit stones—we have none right now!" said Ximen Wudi.

"No spirit stones?"

Hearing this, Qing Ling'er froze.

He knew Ximen Wudi was broke, but he never expected Ximen Wudi had no spirit stones at all.

This shocked Qing Ling'er deeply.

Ximen Wudi hadn't just obtained the Dongzhou Sacred Cauldron—he'd also claimed its inner treasures.

That wasn't a small sum!

You should know that the wealth within the Eastern Continent Sacred Cauldron is absolutely priceless; even some divine elixirs and miraculous medicines may not be as precious as those treasures!

"Big Brother Ximen Wudi, don't worry—I have money! I'll get you spirit stones right away!"

"But don't use spirit stones yet—your strength is too weak to afford such a huge sum. Only when you reach the peak of Void God Late Stage and attain the Nine Transformations of Void God will I help you!"

After speaking, Qing Ling'er pulled out a large quantity of spirit stones from her storage ring.

She handed the spirit stones to the guard for verification.

"These spirit stones are enough to exchange for thirty thousand high-grade spirit stones!" the guard said after checking, nodding.

"Good, thank you!"

"Let's go inside!"

After Qing Ling'er finished speaking, she pulled Ximen Wudi into the great hall.

"So many people!"

After entering the hall, Ximen Wudi found the crowd inside countless—everyone wore identical robes.

"Are you all ready?" the guard shouted at this moment.

"Ready!"

"This is each of your tokens—crush it, and you'll be teleported to different zones. You'll enter your assigned zones by number and wait for the Assembly to begin—only then can you achieve your best results and possibly win better rewards!"

After speaking, the guard pulled out a token.

"Then I'll go by my rank!"

Ximen Wudi took the token.

Ximen Wudi's rank was fourth among twelve—slightly above average, but he was certainly no match in the first round of the Dongzhou Assembly.

Though his rank was high, his strength couldn't compare to the other prodigies.

So, winning first place in the Dongzhou Assembly remained extremely difficult.

Yet he wasn't worried.

In the Dongzhou Assembly, he held the Tai Xuan Star Map—he could avoid many dangers, and that was enough.

"Alright, since everyone is ready, let's begin!"

"There are fifteen slots and twelve hundred sixty-two participants—each may enter one battle; the winner advances to the next round!"

The guard shouted.

Then he pulled out ten more tokens and gave one to each person.

"This token may only be worn by disciples who win the first round—do not lose it!"

"Alright, begin now—the first round battle has started. Hurry, try to finish early and advance to the second round!"

After speaking, the guard led the group away from the Dongzhou Sacred Hall.

At this moment, many spectators stood around the Dongzhou Sacred Hall, watching its interior.

"Did you hear? This year's Dongzhou Assembly is more lively than any previous one—all elite disciples from major sects have gathered here—it's spectacular!"

"The Dongzhou Assembly is an annual grand event—witnessing powerful cultivators here is what we all dream of!"

"True—this year, not only major sects, but also prodigies from great powers will participate!"

"Rumors say this year's Dongzhou Assembly has many geniuses inside!"

The spectators chattered among themselves.

Beside these spectators stood another person—he was Ximen Wudi.

"Ximen Wudi, look—those people all seem to be watching the Dongzhou Sacred Hall!" Qing Ling'er suddenly said.

Ximen Wudi glanced at the spectators, thinking they must also be from the Dongzhou Sacred Hall—perhaps even participants.

Ximen Wudi and Qing Ling'er entered the Dongzhou Sacred Hall.

"Little Sister Qing Ling'er, why didn't you tell me sooner?"

"I could've prepared better!" Ximen Wudi chuckled.

He knew there would be many strong cultivators inside the Dongzhou Sacred Hall—he had to prepare for anything.

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"Ladies and gentlemen, I now announce an important rule!"

"This year's Dongzhou Sacred Hall rule: every participant gets one chance to freely challenge any other contestant!"

"But if you lose to a contestant, you lose this right!"

"Don't fear—if you win this round, your standing improves, and you'll have a better chance to obtain superior treasures!"

Hearing the guard's words, Ximen Wudi was slightly startled: "So this is the Dongzhou Sacred Hall's testing rule!"

"It seems the prodigies' ranks are all higher than mine—I'll just fight one match normally!"

Ximen Wudi thought.

"That's the rule for this round—everyone, give your best!"

"Alright, let's begin!" the guard said.

Immediately, he walked down.

Ximen Wudi saw the guard leave, then walked forward.

In the Dongzhou Sacred Hall, Ximen Wudi and Qing Ling'er were ranked fourth and seventh respectively, so both of their targets were the eighth place.

Both of their rankings were also seventh.

This meant the two had to compete for the eighth rank.

Moreover, in the previous ten matches, they could not possibly meet each other.

"Senior Ximen Wudi, where shall we fight?"

Qing Ling'er looked toward a tall platform ahead.

It was a combat platform, covered with various fighting rings.

Moreover, a light barrier enveloped the entire combat platform.

As soon as one ascended the combat platform, they entered combat state, and during battle on the platform, penalties would be imposed.

These penalties targeted the participating disciples.

For example, killing the opponent.

For example, slaying the opponent.

Moreover, before combat, one must sign a life-and-death contract; if neither side yields during battle, they must endure the opponent's attacks—such penalties are extremely cruel.

"Right there on that tall platform!"

Ximen Wudi looked toward the platform ahead, pointing at it, and said.

"Mm!"

Qing Ling'er nodded, and the two sprinted toward the platform.

Soon, they arrived at the platform.

On the platform, many others had already arrived, standing on the combat rings.

When they saw Ximen Wudi and Qing Ling'er, their expressions changed instantly.

"Huh? This newcomer is Ximen Wudi—the one who won first place in Dongzhou last time!"

"I remember his name is Ximen Wudi!"

"He doesn't seem to have any cultivation at all—how did he make it to the third round?"