The Wind and Cloud Gorge, a vast sea of people, the area where the Platform of Life and Death was located, was completely filled with the crowd from the Cloud Sea Sect, densely packed.
Moreover, above this vast area of the Platform of Life and Death, at the edge of the gorge, many people were gathered there, their eyes looking towards the gorge. These people all had sharp eyes, and exuded an unfathomable aura.
They were the high-level members of the Cloud Sea Sect, including the Sect Master of the Cloud Sea Sect, Nangong Ling, who had personally come, sitting in the center of the crowd at the edge of the gorge.
The sect-wide grand competition of the Cloud Sea Sect was one of the most important events of the year for the Cloud Sea Sect. It was held in two parts. In the first part of the grand competition, many outer disciples might enter the inner sect and become inner disciples, while some powerful inner disciples might become core disciples, proud and arrogant.
Of course, where there were advancements, there were also eliminations.
The rule was simple: challenge and eliminate.
Outer disciples who wanted to enter the inner sect could challenge any one of the current inner disciples. If they won, they would enter the inner sect, while the challenged inner disciple would be eliminated, losing face.
Similarly, inner disciples who wanted to enter the core sect would also have to challenge the powerful core disciples. If they won, they would become core disciples and stand high above the rest.
The rules were simple, naked, and extremely cruel. Some people laughed proudly in the grand competition, while others were humiliated and eliminated.
This was the first grand competition, which would determine the list of all outer disciples, inner disciples, and core disciples for this year.
After that, there would be the second grand competition, the ranking competition. There were the outer disciple ranking battle, the inner disciple ranking battle, and the core disciple ranking battle.
For both outer, inner, and core disciples, entering the top ten was extremely honorable. It was what the sect hoped for, receiving attention and special training from the sect.
Moreover, anyone who entered the top ten of the three major disciple categories would receive generous rewards. These rewards could be elemental stones, weapons, elixirs, or even high-grade martial skills and techniques.
Of course, those inner disciples and core disciples who were eliminated did not have the qualification to participate in the ranking battles. Whoever was eliminated would endure endless humiliation. Therefore, in the first grand competition, as long as someone was selected to accept the challenge, it was a great insult, and they would do their best to attack the challenger.
Without truly strong strength, no one dared to challenge randomly!
When Lin Feng and the other two arrived at the area of the Platform of Life and Death, the grand competition had already begun, coincidentally with outer disciples challenging inner disciples.
At this time, two figures were fighting on the Platform of Life and Death, and the battle was extremely fierce.
"It's Liu Fei. I heard she has entered the Spiritual Martial Realm long ago. It's true. This woman is not only beautiful but also powerful. It would be great if I could marry her."
Han Man saw the red-clad girl fighting, and he grinned. Liu Fei's beauty was renowned in the Cloud Sea Sect, the dream lover of many, but she was a bit cold and unapproachable. Countless suitors had fallen for her, including some core disciples who combined talent and strength.
It was rumored that besides being beautiful and talented, Liu Fei's background was also amazing.
"Marry her? Can you handle her?" Lin Feng glanced at Han Man with a smile that wasn't a smile. This guy dared to think. He actually dared to pursue such an explosive woman.
"Hehe, I'm not a pushover, but I think I'm not worthy of her." Han Man scratched his head with a silly smile and looked at Lin Feng. "By the way, Lin Feng, I think you and Liu Fei are a good match. Liu Fei is beautiful, and you are handsome. Both of you have good talents, a match made in heaven."
"Me?" Lin Feng felt a bit cold. He shrugged. He was afraid he wouldn't dare to sleep at night.
Raising his head, Lin Feng's gaze swept over the crowd above the gorge. After a moment, his eyes fell on one person, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.
"Mo Ye, this sect-wide grand competition, I'll collect some interest first." With a cold smile in his heart, the reason he rushed to participate in the sect-wide grand competition was for Mo Ye.
Mo Ye, standing above the gorge, seemed to sense something. His gaze left the Platform of Life and Death and looked towards the crowd, but he found nothing and furrowed his brow.
At this moment, after a long battle, Liu Fei released her martial soul and won the battle, attracting cheers from the crowd, making Lin Feng sigh inwardly about the different treatment beautiful women received.
Entering the inner sect was not something Liu Fei was proud of. She sighed inwardly as she glanced at the crowd. Although she had stepped into the Spiritual Martial Realm and awakened her martial soul, possessing the same Divine Arrow martial soul as her father had in his prime, she still was no match for that person.
Unfortunately, that person had died at the hands of a monster, and it was Elder Mo Ye of the sect who had caused it.
"If he were here, with his immense strength, he would definitely shine."
For some reason, Liu Fei suddenly thought of Lin Feng, the unruly young genius. However, that guy was indeed a bit hateful.
If she could choose, Liu Fei would rather defeat Lin Feng than her current opponent and enter the inner sect.
At the same time, in another part of the sky above the gorge, at the window of a small house, Bei Lao looked towards the Platform of Life and Death, witnessing Liu Fei's victory.
"Feifei's talent is good, but compared to her father, Canglan, she still has a long way to go. In the future, she will definitely not be able to inherit Canglan's mantle. Living in the treacherous place that is the Imperial City, it is hard to feel at ease."
Bei Lao's mind flashed with many thoughts. The Imperial City, the two sacred words, but Bei Lao was clear that it was full of intrigue and political machinations, as well as numerous strong individuals. As long as Canglan was there, he could still protect Liu Fei. However, if there came a day when Canglan was no longer around, Liu Fei would be inevitably swallowed up.
"I originally wanted Lin Feng to go to the Imperial City. This way, not only could Lin Feng grow rapidly and interact with more strong individuals and geniuses, but he would also have the opportunity to help Canglan in the future. Moreover, if there is fate..."
Bei Lao thought of many things, a cold killing intent flashing in his eyes. If Mo Ye, this worm, was not removed, he would be uneasy.
Lin Feng was unaware that so many people were watching him. At this moment, he saw another familiar face.
"Lin Feng, you're here too, what a coincidence." Jing Yun walked towards them, her gaze still as pure and clean as ever.
"What a coincidence."
Lin Feng smiled at Jing Yun. In the Cloud Sea Sect, he had the best relationship with Han Man and Jing Yun.
"It's not a coincidence, it's fate." Han Man laughed heartily. "Jing Yun, I'm such a big guy standing here, and you only see Lin Feng."
"Uh..." Lin Feng glared at Han Man, this guy was not honest.
"Who knows you." Jing Yun also rolled her eyes at Han Man and said softly.
"Okay, if you don't know me, that's fine. Do you know who was dragging me to find Lin Feng every day not long ago?" Han Man chuckled, making Lin Feng somewhat speechless. This honest guy had become so... sly!
"How would I know who it is." Jing Yun's pretty face blushed slightly, charming and moving, making Han Man unable to help laughing out loud.
Pojun, who was beside them, had a flickering gaze. He glanced at the smiling Lin Feng and thought to himself that this guy seemed to be very popular.
"You guys, can you stop being so talkative."
At this moment, a somewhat indifferent voice sounded, destroying the harmonious atmosphere around Lin Feng and the others.
Lin Feng and the others were stunned, and when they turned their eyes, they saw an inner disciple carrying an ancient sword, looking at them with a contemptuous gaze.
"What does it have to do with you if we talk?" Han Man glared at the other party. This guy was so rude. Wasn't speaking allowed?
"Do you believe I'll kill you?" The man carrying the ancient sword said coldly, exuding a sharp aura.
"It's you." At this moment, Lin Feng blurted out two words from his mouth. It was indeed no coincidence. This person, he actually recognized him. He was the inner disciple, Yu Hao, who had appeared on the tree when Liu Fei was chasing him that day. He had given Lin Feng a sword, which almost cost Lin Feng his life. Moreover, Lin Feng remembered that Yu Hao had threatened at that time. As long as Liu Fei nodded, he would kill Lin Feng, extremely domineering.
Yu Hao was stunned when he heard Lin Feng's words. He carefully looked at Lin Feng and then smiled, saying, "So it's you, you useless piece of trash. I spared your life last time because you were lucky. Are you tired of living again this time?"
"Tired of living?" Lin Feng sneered. He had secretly vowed in his heart at that time. The day he stepped into the Spiritual Martial Realm was the day he would use Yu Hao as a sacrifice.