68: Chapter 68 The Grand Competition Arrives

Cultivation time always passes quickly!

In the blink of an eye, two days had passed!

The Three Great Martial Halls Outer Sect Disciple Grand Competition arrived as scheduled.

Lin Feng opened his eyes abruptly, waking up from his cultivation.

After a quick wash, he headed toward the Martial Arts Arena.

Hall Master Su Tongtian had said to gather at the Outer Courtyard Martial Arts Arena early today before heading to the competition site.

On the way, Lin Feng brought up his martial dao panel.

[Host: Lin Feng. Realm: Spirit Gathering Realm Late Stage (Extreme Realm). Cultivation Technique: Stance Training, Perfection. Jidao Fist, 2050/8000 (Proficient). Breath Concealment Technique, 1900/2000 (Proficient). Martial Skill: Thunder Frenzy Saber, 1200/2000 (Proficient). Giant Wave Blade Technique, 300/1000 (Entry Level). Golden Bell Cover, 600/1000 (Proficient). Iron Shirt, 400/1000 (Proficient). Ghost Shadow Steps, 200/2000 (Entry Level). Secret Technique: Blood Escape Technique, 200/500 (Not yet entered). Blood Burning Secret Technique, 300/500 (Not yet entered). Martial Dao Divine Connection: Fist Intent, 460/2000 (Proficient). Saber Intent, 370/2000 (Entry Level).]

Through two days of diligent cultivation, Lin Feng's martial dao panel had truly taken on a new look.

Most notably, he had cultivated the Medium Grade Martial Skill, Ghost Shadow Steps, to the Entry Level.

Additionally, his Saber Intent had also successfully reached Entry Level.

Beyond these, Lin Feng had also added the previously acquired Giant Wave Blade Technique and two secret techniques, Blood Escape Technique and Blood Burning Secret Technique, to his martial dao panel.

Blood Escape Technique allowed one to continuously increase speed by burning the power of Qi and blood in the body during critical life-or-death moments.

The Blood Burning Secret Technique had a similar effect.

This secret technique also allowed for a temporary boost in cultivation by burning the power of Qi and blood in the body during critical life-or-death moments.

Aside from these changes on the martial dao panel, Lin Feng's greatest gain was that the Qi and blood power in his Dantian had increased to a terrifying 107 strands.

That was two more strands than the Old Ancestor who founded the Jidao Sword Sect!

Moreover, even at this moment, Lin Feng had not yet sensed any signs of advancing to the Core Condensation Realm.

This also meant that Lin Feng's Qi and blood power still had room to increase!

As for the final number he could reach, it was unclear!

However, Lin Feng understood one thing: the greater the quantity of Qi and blood power in his body, the deeper his foundation!

Once he successfully advanced in the future, he would leap over the Dragon Gate and soar into the sky.

Nowadays, relying on the 107 terrifying strands of Qi and blood power in his body, plus the blessing of the Extreme Realm, the force of a single punch from Lin Feng had already reached over 8,500 jin!

This was absolutely a terrifying number!

One must know that even a powerhouse in the Early Stage of the Core Condensation Realm only had a force of 5,000 jin in a full-power strike.

Only a powerhouse in the Middle Stage of the Core Condensation Realm could reach around 10,000 jin.

Lin Feng's current strength was already approaching that of a Middle Stage Core Condensation Realm powerhouse.

And right now, he was only in the Late Stage of the Spirit Gathering Realm.

If this were known, it would absolutely blow everyone's minds.

Of course, it would also attract the covetous eyes of some ill-intentioned people.

Everyone would be speculating about what heaven-shaking secret Lin Feng was hiding!

After all, someone capable of reaching 8,500 jin of force at the Late Stage of the Spirit Gathering Realm was a rarity across the entire continent.

Those people were all peerless Prodigies from major Sects, Holy Lands, and the Imperial Dynasty.

And Lin Feng was just a poor kid who grew up in the Slums outside the city!

It was as if a peerless true Dragon had flown out of a mud pond!

As the saying goes, the gun hits the bird that sticks its head out!

For now, it was better not to appear so Heaven-Defying!

Thinking of this, Lin Feng immediately moved his mind and quietly activated his Breath Concealment Technique, suppressing his cultivation to the Middle Stage of the Spirit Gathering Realm!

Soon, the aura on Lin Feng's body was quickly hidden!

He did not appear particularly conspicuous, but he was not bad either.

...

Arriving at the destination!

The entire Outer Courtyard Martial Arts Arena was packed with people!

Apart from the twenty-six Outer Sect Disciples, Hall Master Su Tongtian and the six Inner Courtyard Disciples were all present.

Seeing Lin Feng walk over, everyone turned their gazes toward him.

The center of attention!

"Sorry, everyone, I'm late!" Lin Feng scratched his head awkwardly.

He had been cultivating all night last night!

When he woke up, it was already this time.

"Haha, no worries!" Su Tongtian shook his head with a smile and said loudly, "Since everyone is here, let's go to the Demon Suppression Bureau together!"

After speaking, he led the group, marching imposingly out of the martial arts hall!

"Senior Brother, is today's Grand Competition being held at the Demon Suppression Bureau?" Lin Feng asked while walking toward Senior Brother Li Qiang.

"Yes!" Li Qiang nodded and replied casually, "This Grand Competition is jointly hosted by the Three Great Martial Halls. There are many participants, and ordinary venues simply cannot accommodate so many of us! Only the Demon Suppression Plaza at the entrance of the Demon Suppression Bureau is suitable for hosting such a large-scale event."

"Understood!" Lin Feng nodded and didn't ask further.

Under the leadership of Hall Master Su Tongtian, the group left the Jidao Martial Arts Hall and marched toward the Demon Suppression Bureau.

Along the way, many pedestrians stopped to watch, pointing and whispering.

Additionally, many people followed behind, heading toward the destination.

The Three Great Martial Halls Outer Sect Disciple Grand Competition was an annual grand event for the people of Qingyun County!

Lacking other entertainment, they naturally flocked to it.

Another major reason was that many of them had placed bets before the Grand Competition.

Naturally, they hoped to witness the birth of the champion they had in mind.

About the time it takes to burn an incense stick later!

Lin Feng and the others successfully arrived at their destination.

The entire Demon Suppression Plaza was packed with people, three layers deep.

In the center of the plaza stood three platforms about the height of a person.

Behind the platforms, a large wooden shed had been temporarily erected.

Inside the shed were long tables.

On the tables stood many wooden plaques.

Engraved on the plaques were the names of important figures.

These important figures were the VIPs invited to judge the competition.

On the central plaque was engraved the name of the Demon Suppression Bureau Thousand-Household Commander Chu Xingchen.

On the left plaque was the name of the Pavilion Master of the Pill Pavilion, Pavilion Master Ji Linger.

The remaining plaques belonged to the masters of the Three Great Martial Halls!

Su Tongtian, Master Li Badao, and Hall Master Guo Yunxiao.

Additionally, in a slightly side position, there was a place for the four major Families of the county town.

Niu Family, Bai Family, Lu Family, and Lin Family.

...

Just as Lin Feng was secretly observing, Su Tongtian spoke up, "Li Qiang, lead the Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters participating in the Grand Competition to the rest area near the platforms and wait!"

"Very well, Hall Master!" Li Qiang nodded, waved his hand, and led Lin Feng and the others through a special passage toward the rest area ahead!

People along the way made way!

Temporary fences had been erected around the three platforms.

It formed an empty rest area!

All Disciples participating in the Grand Competition would wait here in advance.

At this moment, the rest area was already densely packed with people!

Judging by their attire, they were Outer Sect Disciples from the Badao Martial Arts Hall and the Fengyun Martial Arts Hall.

Each one was dressed up and in high spirits.

"Look everyone, the people from the Jidao Martial Arts Hall are here!" Just then, someone shouted!

Hearing this, the Disciples in the rest area turned their heads to look!

Lin Feng looked toward the sound and found that the one shouting was Lin Hao in the crowd.

Seeing Lin Feng's gaze, Lin Hao couldn't help but curl his lips, revealing a malicious smirk.

"Haha, I heard that Lin Feng from the Jidao Martial Arts Hall spent a fortune to bet on himself to win the championship!" Lin Hao continued.

"Oh, I heard that too!"

"Quick, point him out to me, which one is Lin Feng?"

"That kid next to Senior Brother Li Qiang is Lin Feng!"

"A piece of trash with mere Inferior Root actually dared to spend a fortune to bet on himself to win the championship before the Grand Competition. That is truly a huge joke!"

"Haha, that's right, this Lin Feng has now completely become the laughingstock of our Qingyun County!"

... Everyone looked at Lin Feng, mocking him mercilessly!

In an instant, Lin Feng became the target of public criticism.