121: Huangfu Tianming

As people from the various Sects arrived one after another, the scene began to liven up.

The crowd surged, voices grew noisy, and people from all sides whispered to one another, discussing various speculations and expectations for this Four Sect Grand Competition.

At this moment, a young man wearing a golden robe embroidered with phoenixes, exuding a terrifying aura, suddenly appeared on the elevated platform in front of the Arena.

His appearance was like a dazzling ray of light, instantly attracting everyone's gaze.

He scanned his surroundings, and wherever his sharp gaze swept, it seemed to carry an invisible pressure, causing the scene to instantly fall silent.

This person was the current Crown Prince of the Phoenix Divine Dynasty, Crown Prince.

At the same time, he was also the most powerful contender for the future throne of the Phoenix Divine Dynasty.

The reason he was considered a strong contender for the future throne was mainly because the current Emperor had too many offspring, almost all of whom were exceptionally talented in both literature and martial arts.

Among these many outstanding princes, it was no easy task for Crown Prince to stand out and firmly secure the position of successor.

Although he only took a distant glance, Yang Lingchen felt a strong sense of pressure; this person's strength was definitely not something an ordinary Cultivator of the King Realm could compare to.

That pressure felt like a heavy mountain, making it hard for people to breathe.

"This Four Sect Grand Competition will be personally supervised by this Crown Prince. I believe everyone here already knows the rules, but I will still repeat them for you."

Crown Prince said loudly, his voice clear and powerful, spreading across the entire Martial Arts Square.

Immediately, Crown Prince explained the rules and rewards of this Four Sect Grand Competition in detail. Every one of his words hit people's hearts like a heavy hammer.

Among them, he emphasized one point: once on the Arena, life and death are left to fate. No one and no Sect is allowed to interfere with or influence the battle on the Arena; violators will be killed without mercy. This regulation instantly made the atmosphere of the entire competition tense and murderous.

The Four Sect Grand Competition is divided into two days: the first day is for the elimination round, and the second day is for the ranking round. The total number of participants in the Four Sect Grand Competition is forty, with each Sect sending ten people, and they must not be over twenty years old.

This is a Peak showdown belonging to the younger generation, representing the future hope and strength of each Sect.

The elimination round uses a lottery system, consisting of two rounds: the first round is forty to twenty, and the second round is twenty to ten. Those who enter the top ten can participate in the second round of ranking matches.

The ranking match uses a challenge system. Each person will draw a ranking for themselves, and then the challenge mode begins—meaning that as long as one has confidence, one can even directly challenge for the champion throne.

This rule undoubtedly gave participants more opportunities and challenges, and also made the competition full of uncertainty and surprises.

At this moment, a eunuch in charge of the lottery walked onto the Arena holding a black lottery box. That lottery box looked ordinary, yet it seemed to hide countless fates and opportunities.

"Now, please have all contestants come on stage to draw lots." The eunuch said loudly, his voice shrill and high-pitched.

Under the guidance of the eunuch in charge of the lottery, all the contestants quickly completed the drawing. Their expressions were varied; some were full of confidence, while others were worried, whereas Yang Lingchen was calm.

"Brother-in-law, what number did you draw?"

Ouyang Yunfei, who was beside Yang Lingchen, leaned over and asked, his eyes full of curiosity.

"Ouyang Yunfei, are your skin itching for a beating?"

Ouyang Yunmeng looked at Ouyang Yunfei with unkind eyes, her voice carrying a hint of anger.

"Sister, don't you like Yang Lingchen? Is it wrong for me to call him brother-in-law?"

Ouyang Yunfei mustered his courage and said, a hint of stubbornness on his face.

Ouyang Yunmeng bit her lip, looking at Ouyang Yunfei with a sharp gaze, and scolded: "Who told you that I like him?"

Ouyang Yunmeng's face was slightly red, clearly angered by her brother's words.

"This... it was him, he was the one who said you were pursuing him, but he hadn't agreed to you yet."

Seeing his sister's murderous gaze, Ouyang Yunfei could only use Yang Lingchen as a shield, feeling somewhat uneasy in his heart.

"Yang Lingchen, you told him that I was pursuing you?" Ouyang Yunmeng stared at Yang Lingchen with unkind eyes, her gaze seemingly able to see through Yang Lingchen.

"Cough, cough... Peak Master, don't listen to his nonsense. Actually, this kid is quite bad." Yang Lingchen quickly explained, a hint of awkwardness on his face.

"In order to pick up girls, he borrowed ten million Mid-Grade Spirit Stone from me to show off, but now that he can't pay it back, he calls me brother-in-law every day, wanting me to pursue you so he can rightfully avoid paying back the Spirit Stone."

Yang Lingchen said with an air of arrogance, his expression very serious, as if he were recounting a very important matter.

"Ouyang Yunfei, did you really borrow ten million Mid-Grade Spirit Stone from him?"

Ouyang Yunmeng looked at her brother in disbelief. This was ten million Mid-Grade Spirit Stone; she simply couldn't believe it.

"This... actually, it is..."

Just as Ouyang Yunfei was halfway through his sentence, Yang Lingchen quickly interrupted him.

"Actually, it's nothing. Isn't it just ten million? Brother Yunfei, with our relationship, how could I ask you to pay it back? You also don't need to keep calling me brother-in-law; it has a bad influence on Peak Master."

Yang Lingchen quickly spoke, a smile on his face, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.

"This is too shameless!" Ouyang Yunfei looked at Yang Lingchen with a confused expression; he didn't expect Yang Lingchen to say such things.

"Ten million Mid-Grade Spirit Stone! Who did you spend it on?" Ouyang Yunmeng looked at Ouyang Yunfei angrily, her voice raised a few notches.

"Actually, those Spirit Stone were..."

"Those Spirit Stone were actually spent on the Princess. Brother Yunfei fell in love with that Princess at first sight, so he auctioned for an illusory void stone to give to her."

Yang Lingchen interrupted Ouyang Yunfei again, his expression very serious, making people almost believe his words.

"Ouyang Yunfei, you are truly hopeless. To spend so many Spirit Stone for a woman." Ouyang Yunmeng said with a look of disappointment, her eyes full of frustration.

"Sister, that wasn't me at all..."

Just as Ouyang Yunfei was about to reveal the truth, Yang Lingchen covered his mouth and pulled him to the side, whispering to him:

"Brother Yunfei, I'll waive that ten million Mid-Grade Spirit Stone debt for you, and give you another twenty king profound pill. How about you take the blame?" Yang Lingchen's voice was very low, only audible to Ouyang Yunfei.

"Twenty king profound pill, otherwise no deal."

Ouyang Yunfei knew what was going on by now. This kid Yang Lingchen must have been bragging in front of him, saying his sister was pursuing him.

"Deal." After Yang Lingchen finished speaking, he quietly handed over twenty king profound pill.

"Yang Lingchen, what did you say to him?" Ouyang Yunmeng asked coldly, her eyes full of suspicion.

"Nothing, I was just educating and criticizing him, telling him to work harder on his Cultivate in the future and spend less energy on women." Yang Lingchen said, his face wearing a look of righteousness.

"Brother-in-law is right—I misspoke, it's Brother Yang." Realizing he had made a mistake, Ouyang Yunfei quickly shrank his neck and corrected himself.

"Yang Lingchen, don't think I don't know your tricks. I'm warning you, don't corrupt Yunfei." Ouyang Yunmeng scolded, her eyes full of warning.

Yang Lingchen gave a sheepish smile. Regarding this beautiful but violent woman, he had no other choice.

Soon, the first round of the elimination match began.

Since Yang Lingchen had drawn number three, it wasn't long before it was his turn to go on stage.

"Sister, Brother Yang's cultivation level is only at the seventh layer of the Spirit Sea Realm. He won't be eliminated in the first round, will he?" Ouyang Yunfei asked, his eyes full of worry.

Although he had heard that Yang Lingchen's Cross-Rank Challenge ability was very strong, he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, so Ouyang Yunfei still had doubts about Yang Lingchen's Combat Power.

"Don't look at this bastard as only being at the seventh layer of the Spirit Sea Realm; his true Combat Power absolutely exceeds many people at the Sixth Layer of the King Realm." Ouyang Yunmeng said seriously, her eyes full of confidence.

"That powerful? Doesn't that make him stronger than me?" Ouyang Yunfei asked, a look of surprise on his face.

"You just had a Breakthrough to the Sixth Layer of the King Realm, so of course you are not his opponent. Even when I suppress my cultivation level to the Sixth Layer of the King Realm, I am not his opponent." Ouyang Yunmeng said, her tone very firm.

"Um, sister, do you like him?" Ouyang Yunfei asked tentatively, his eyes full of curiosity.

"Are your skin itching for a beating?" Ouyang Yunmeng scolded, her face instantly turning red.

"Sister, it's starting, Brother Yang's battle is about to begin." Ouyang Yunfei quickly changed the subject; he didn't want to make his sister angry again.

As for Yang Lingchen, when he saw his opponent clearly, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, carrying a sneer.

In this Four Sect Grand Competition, the Disciples of Medicine King Valley and Heavenly Yin Sect were all on Yang Lingchen's must-kill list. The grudge between Medicine King Valley and him had reached the point of being irreconcilable.

As for the Heavenly Yin Sect, Yang Lingchen not only had a grudge with Hong Tianyi, but that bitch Wang Yuyan had also kidnapped Chen Xueqi and, together with the Grand Elder of the Heavenly Yin Sect, had hunted him down.

Regarding these two major Sects, Yang Lingchen would not show the slightest mercy. His principle had always been: repay kindness with kindness, and vengeance with vengeance.