Chapter 131: The Hidden Dragon List Begins

  The first update!

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  The Wind Flowing Light Sword Array was purchased by Chen Xiao from the Tianbao Building, and although it was only a fragment of a mysterious sword array diagram, it cost him 800,000 kilograms of spiritual liquid, which is extremely expensive.

  But the power of the Wind Flowing Light Sword Array is indeed worth this price.

  After cultivating to the first level, one can already kill ordinary Huangting cultivators.

  Cultivation reached the second level, and even a Golden Elixir Realm cultivator of the Two Instruments wouldn't be a problem!

  However, with Chen Xuan's current cultivation level, he can at most deploy the second layer of the Wind Flowing Light Sword Array three times around. After three times, his true yuan would be completely depleted and far from being able to support him in a prolonged battle.

  "If you can reach the Huangting realm, you can freely deploy the second layer of sword array." Chen Xiao thought while carving symbols on the sword array.

  After burning one stick of incense.

  Chen's face turned pale and his whole body was exhausted.

  With the refined blood to draw talismans, the consumption of body and mind is great. Fortunately, he has now promoted his physical cultivation to the second stage of the Purple Mansion, with vigorous blood energy and lively gas, recovering immediately.

  In fact, the benefits of advancing to the Purple Mansion realm are not limited to these. When he is not moving, Chen Yao is indeed no different from ordinary people, but once he moves, his body tightens, his skin bulges, and his magical powers flow immediately, making him immune to swords and guns, and even flying swords of the Yellow Rank cannot harm him.

  "Get up!"

  Hiss... Hiss... Hiss...

  A wave of sword hums rose in the quiet room, sixty-four flying swords floated up, under Chen Xiao's control, every eight flying swords formed a small sword array, and then eight small sword arrays were linked together, intersecting and swirling to form a large sword array.

  Looking far away, this great sword array is like a rotating Tai Chi, under the guidance of the eight handles of Xuanming flying swords, it flows endlessly in mid-air like a vast and majestic flying sword tide.

  "Wind and clouds for the surface, flowing light to transform the foundation, eight extremes do not move, spreading and returning to one!" Chen Yu's clear shout, in mid-air sixty-four flying swords whirred around his body, surging out a kind of intangible and sharp intent, each flying sword was shining brightly, sword aura rising, the air was cut with a hissing sound, swallowing and spitting uncertainly, like a group of hundred-refined soldiers waiting to be unleashed, eager to drink fresh blood.

  Xiao Lingbai stood beside him, watching with his arms crossed, and couldn't help but nod secretly. His eyes also showed a hint of surprise. This wasn't just manipulating eight flying swords, but sixty-four, each one at the top grade of Huang level. Chen Tai could even form an icy sword array that followed his heart's desire, which was already an incredible feat. If it were another Zifu realm cultivator, they wouldn't be able to manipulate these flying swords, let alone form a sword array.

  "Judging solely on power, the might of his sword array is probably something that even a Two-Pillar Golden Elixir cultivator would be extremely wary of." Xiao Lingbai was a sword soul who had survived for tens of thousands of years and had inherited the Supreme Silence Sword Path. His gaze was extremely venomous, and in an instant, he judged the power of the second layer of the Yuanfeng Liuguang Sword Array.

  One minute later.

  Chen Xiao's forehead was covered in sweat, and he couldn't hold on any longer. The 64 flying swords fell to the ground with a loud clang. "With my current cultivation level, using the second sword formation is indeed too strenuous. Even if I use all my strength, I can only use it about four times. If I do more, I'm afraid I won't be able to keep up..."

  "Chen Tai, this sword array reminds me of the Thousand Moon Wind Sword Array from thousands of years ago. That sword array was composed of over 4,000 flying swords. Once activated, the sword energy surged and rose to the sky, transforming into a thousand wheels of bright moonlight. On nights when the moon is full, it could even tap into the power of the tide, with a might that could rival that of a heavenly artifact, annihilating all living things." Ling Bai said thoughtfully: "I heard you say that the Wind Flowing Light Sword Array was just a fragment, perhaps it's connected to this array after all."

  "Do you know the method of cultivation?" Chen Tai asked in surprise, he was really satisfied with the power of the Wind Flowing Light Sword Array. Thinking about it, the second level of power is enough to contend against two Instrument Golden Elixir Realm cultivators, what about the third and fourth levels? Wouldn't they be even more formidable?

  "That was a secret sword array of a great sect of sword cultivators from thousands of years ago. My master had wanted to exchange the Ten Directions Annihilation Sword Array for it, but unfortunately, he was refused." Ling Bai shook his head and said.

  Chen Xiao was slightly disappointed, shook his head and stopped thinking about it. However, he was also satisfied, after all, just the second layer of the Wind Flowing Light Sword Array would be enough for him to use for a very long time.

  "Chen Tai, the power of Jianzhen is indeed strong, but in the end, it deviates from the orthodox path of swordsmanship. To cultivate the sword, one must be single-minded and persistent, only then can one walk further on the great path of the sword, attain a higher realm, and even achieve the ability to shatter all techniques with a single sword, slay gods and demons, and possess unparalleled power." Ling Bai reminded him kindly.

  "I know this." Chen Xiao nodded, recalling the scene when he saw his brother last night, recalling what Wen Xuan True Person said about cultivating the mind before cultivating the sword, and the principle of the unity of the sword and the heart. Combining it with what Ling Bai said, he suddenly had a deeper understanding of the great way of the sword.

  A sword cultivates, a sword above the heavens and earth, roaming freely in the eight wildernesses and six harmonies, why? Because of its single-minded dedication, it has no fear, naturally becoming incredibly powerful!

  For the next half month, Chen Xiao closed his door and did not go out. Except for daily cultivation and exchanging sword moves with Ling Bai, he was cooped up in his quiet room every day, quietly comprehending the essence of the second layer of the Xuan Feng Liu Guang Sword Array.

  It's easy to perform the sword array, but to bring out the full power of the second layer of the Xuanfeng Liuguang Sword Array, one needs to diligently cultivate and carefully ponder.

  In this half month, Chen Xiao's cultivation has progressed slowly but surely, while his martial arts have made rapid progress. This is naturally inseparable from Ling Bai's guidance. The little guy's understanding of the sword path has long surpassed Chen Xiao's comprehension, and often with just a few words, he can help Chen Xiao dispel his doubts and open up new perspectives, making his mind clear and enlightened.

  The day of the Dragon Ranking Competition is getting closer and closer.

  That day, the weather suddenly turned cold, a night of cold wind howled, and goose feather-like snow fell between heaven and earth, fluttering and swirling, silver-clad and white-wrapped, the entire Longquan City became an icy snowy world.

  "What big snow!"

  Chen Yu walked in the courtyard, wearing only a thin long shirt, but he didn't feel cold at all. The thick snow on the ground was already one foot deep, and it crunched under his feet. The chill of winter hit him, and the taste of ice and snow refreshed his heart and lungs, making his spirit clear and invigorated.

  "Hey, you wicked beast, don't you dare not surrender quickly!" On the side, Ling Bai was shouting and chasing after Bai Kui, frolicking and playing in the snowy land, having a great time.

  Chen Xiao smiled slightly, but before he knew it, a snowball came flying at him and hit him right on the forehead. For a moment, snowflakes flew everywhere, splashing all over his body, making him look quite disheveled.

  "Hahaha..." Ling Bai burst into laughter from a distance, clapping his hands.

  "Hmph, watch me bury you!" Chen Tao reached out and grabbed a snowball the size of a millstone, flinging it at Ling Bai.

  Ling Bai didn't wait to be killed, and with a flash of her body, she dodged out of the way. Who knew that at this moment, the courtyard gate was suddenly pushed open, and Tuan Mu Ze Xing rushed in excitedly, opening his mouth just about to speak, only to feel a white object flying towards him, boom! The snowball shattered, burying him completely inside.

  "Huh, where's Duanmu?" Du Qingxi and Song Lin, who had just entered, paused slightly and looked around.

  Seeing this scene, Chen Tang couldn't help but burst out laughing again.

  "Ptooey...!" Du Mu Ze poked his head out of the snow pile, fiercely spitting out the snow foam on his mouth, and cried out strangely: "Well, Chen Tang, you dare to sneak up on me? Just wait and see how I'll deal with you."

  Bang! Bang! Bang!

  In an instant, snowballs flew in the courtyard, and a fierce snowball fight unfolded between Tanaka and Chen Xuan.

  However, due to the small size of the courtyard, the battle soon spread to Du Qingxi and Song Lin. The two had already been eager for a long time and immediately joined the battle without hesitation. One fought side by side with Chen Tang, while the other formed an offensive and defensive alliance with Duanmu Ze, fighting fiercely and joyfully.

  Thus, the four no longer young men played a childish snowball fight game, and the snow in their hands turned into flying cranes, old apes, giant dragons, white tigers, swords, guns, and halberds... each one vivid and powerful, playing with great joy.

  "I'm out of here. Chen Xiao's movements are too fast, and Qing Xi is helping him, we're just going to get beaten up, it's so unfair."

  After a long time, Du Mu Ze withdrew from the battle with a face full of snow foam. Song Lin also conceded defeat and Chen Tang and Du Qing Xi became the final winners.

  "Why not play anymore? Come on, come on." Du Qingxi's eyes sparkled with excitement as she pouted and urged to continue, at this moment, she was like a playful little girl, without any hint of her usual calm and elegant demeanor.

  "No way, unless you're with me." Tan Mu Ze's eyes rolled around and he said with a smile.

  "You're so beautiful!" Du Qingxi gave him a white eye.

  "Immature, you two are really immature." Song Lin muttered aside.

  "Right, what did you guys want to see me about today?" Chen Xiao also felt that his earlier action was a bit childish, and now thinking back on it, he found it both amusing and embarrassing, so he quickly changed the subject.

  "Of course, we're going to participate in the Dragon Ranking Competition." Du Mu Ze replied casually, and immediately changed his expression, shouting: "Damn it, we've wasted so much time, let's hurry up and go, or we might not make it if we're late!"

  Today is the Hidden Dragon Ranking's grand comparison? Chen Xiao silently calculated the time in her heart, and was suddenly shocked, hastily following Du Qingxi and three others to rush outside.

  Dong! Dong! Dong!!!!

  In the midst of a heavy snowfall, a sudden peal of bells echoed through the entire city of Longyuan.

  As Chen Yu and the others walked out of the courtyard, they saw that the pedestrians on the streets were all rushing towards the center of Longyuan City at incredible speeds. If one were to look down from the sky, they would see streams of people flowing in from all directions towards the center of Longyuan City.

  Most of these people do not have the qualifications to participate in the Dragon List Great Competition, either because their strength is not enough or because they are over the age limit. However, they can go to the Floating Pagoda Trial Tower to watch and ponder, improve their own cultivation and gain experience in various fighting methods and actual combat.

  "I heard that this time's Dragon Ranking Competition has the largest number of participants in history, with over 10,000 people participating, including countless geniuses who have already made a name for themselves. Such a grand event is truly a rare occurrence in a thousand years, and it would be a pity to miss it."

  "Yes, I heard that the outstanding young figures from the eight major sects, three universities and six major families almost all participated, it can be said to be a gathering of heroes and talents."

  "The Grand Assembly of the Great Chu Dynasty is also in these few years, and after this Hidden Dragon List competition, it's said that some of the most outstanding talents will be selected to represent our entire Southern Border cultivation world, to participate in the Grand Assembly of the Great Chu Dynasty. Who knows who will have the good fortune to participate, and compete with the top masters under the heavens."

  "Have you guys heard? The other day, Chen Tai, who killed six Huangting cultivators from the Su family and a two-element golden elixir cultivator, also participated in the Qianlong Ranking Competition. In my opinion, he will definitely be among the top ten."

  "Cut, your news is really outdated. Chen Suo half a month ago, in the Gathering Immortal Building, defeated a genius of the Purple Mansion's Eight Stars with one move, and then immediately used his profound swordsmanship to kill an expert of the Divine Demon Cultivation Body Flow. His strength is so powerful that even Xie Wu of the Xie family does not dare to be his enemy."

  "No wonder, it seems that Chen Yao indeed has the potential to enter the top ten."

  "Hmph! Top ten? He's lucky if he can even keep his life! This person has been causing trouble everywhere, thoroughly offending the Su family to death, and also made an enemy of the young master of the Xie family. This time, there are over a hundred disciples from the Su family participating in the Qianlong List competition, will they let him off?"

  "I've also heard that the Su family has put out a message, whoever can force Chen Tang to admit defeat in the Floating Pagoda's Trial Tower will receive a reward of one million jin of spiritual liquid and three top-grade yellow-tier treasures!"

  ……

  Rushing through the crowds on the street, all sorts of gossiping voices flooded his ears, but he remained expressionless, with no joy or sorrow in his heart, as pure and cold as ice and snow.

  In the distance, he saw a towering spire that pierced the sky, standing tall in the center of Longyuan City, its entire body a pure white like jade stone, and amidst the swirling snowflakes, it appeared exceptionally sacred and extraordinary.