The new sect rules stipulate that public challenges between disciples must be conducted under the notarization of the Enforcement Squad. If not conducted under notarization, it is equivalent to killing fellow disciples, and the punishment is extremely severe.
Soon, three streaks of rainbow light descended from the sky. After stabilizing their figures, Alaric Ye saw three Top Xuan Sect Inner Sect Enforcement Hall disciples wearing conspicuous light red robes.
Within the sect, only Enforcement Hall disciples wore light red robes, while Enforcement Hall elders wore blood-red robes, exuding an awe-inspiring and intimidating presence.
The newcomers were two women and one man. Judging by their aura, they should be one at the eighth level of Qi Refining and two at the seventh level of Qi Refining.
The eighth-level Inner Sect disciple glanced at Alaric Ye and the miscellaneous disciple Alan Li who challenged him, and said solemnly, "Enforcement Hall's Seventeenth Squad here to notarize. After verification, both parties are at the first level of Qi Refining. This challenge complies with sect rules."
Another female cultivator said, "All surrounding cultivators, please retreat thirty meters to avoid accidental injury from the duel! The challengers should stand ten meters apart!"
The crowd that had gathered quickly dispersed, discussing among themselves.
"Tsk tsk, this kid named Alaric Ye is really pitiful. I heard that on his way to the Top Xuan Sect, he was ambushed by demonic persons, and he was the only survivor from an entire flying boat. Now, he has just stepped into the first level of Qi Refining to become a miscellaneous disciple, and he's already being targeted by the Black Shark Society for his spirit stones and flying sword."
"The Black Shark Society is really over the top, robbing even a first-level Junior Martial Brother. Aren't they ashamed?"
"It's tough. Alaric Ye has just entered the first level of Qi Refining and hasn't practiced any spells or sword techniques. Meanwhile, the Black Shark Society's members are well-prepared. These three first-level Qi Refining cultivators have been at this level for over two years, and their spells and swordsmanship are surely quite proficient, with some combat experience. Alaric Ye has nothing; his chances of winning are almost zero!"
"Junior Martial Brother Alaric Ye, a wise man knows when to retreat. Just give them what they want. Getting seriously injured isn't worth it, especially with such a handsome face. It would be a shame to ruin it."
Seeing everyone retreat to a safe distance, the Enforcement Squad loudly announced, "You may begin!"
Alan Li gave Alaric Ye, standing ten meters away, a disdainful look and, without any further words, slapped his storage bag. Instantly, a green streak of light flew out, which was Alan Li's flying sword. It was the same as the one in Alaric Ye's hand, a low-grade artifact Blue Rainbow Sword.
He formed a sword seal with his hand, infused his flying sword with a burst of mana, and then shouted, "Go!"
Immediately, the Blue Rainbow Sword emitted a buzzing sound and then shot towards Alaric Ye's Dantian like a blue streak of cold light.
Unexpectedly, Alaric Ye's expression remained calm, without any intention of dodging. He held his sword in one hand, mana flowing through his body, and took a step forward. The ground sank sharply, and he turned into a blur, charging forward!
"How is this possible!"
When Alaric Ye's momentum fully erupted, all the cultivators' expressions changed, even the eighth-level Qi Refining Enforcement Squad member was shocked!
"This aura is definitely more than just the mana of a single fierce horse!"
In a flash, there was a piercing clash. Alaric Ye's sword collided violently with Alan Li's flying sword.
Sparks flew, and Alan Li's flying sword was instantly knocked back by Alaric Ye's sword. Alan Li, who had been confident of victory, turned pale, feeling a chill down his spine, and instinctively retreated to distance himself from Alaric Ye.
But his speed was too slow.
In the next moment, Alaric Ye's figure intersected with Alan Li's. The crowd only heard a "puff" sound as Alaric Ye's Blue Rainbow Sword pierced Alan Li's Dantian. Alaric Ye then stood calmly in front of Alan Li, slowly withdrawing the blood-stained Blue Rainbow Sword!
The battle was decided!
Silence!
Most of the cultivators were dumbfounded, unable to speak!
Alaric Ye remained calm, took a step back, and cupped his hands slightly towards Alan Li, "Senior Brother Alan Li, thank you for letting me win!"
At this moment, the captain of the Enforcement Squad finally reacted. He looked deeply at Alaric Ye and loudly announced, "In this challenge, Alan Li was defeated by Alaric Ye. Alaric Ye has the right to choose two items from Alan Li's storage bag as spoils of war!"
Alan Li looked at the scene in disbelief, clutching his Dantian with one hand and pointing at Alaric Ye with the other, "You, you, you…"
Puff!
A large mouthful of fresh blood spurted out, and he collapsed to the ground.
As a Qi Refining cultivator, having his Dantian destroyed meant he was crippled. He could no longer store mana in his Dantian, forever severing his path to immortality!
All of this happened in a flash. He couldn't even utter a word of surrender before Alaric Ye's sword pierced his Dantian.
His life was over!
No one expected that Alaric Ye had hidden his true mana strength, nor did anyone guess that Alaric Ye's strike would be so ruthless!
The third-level Qi Refining Black Shark Society member leading the group had an extremely grim expression, while the other two first-level Qi Refining miscellaneous disciples were pale, cold sweat dripping from their foreheads.
If any of them had challenged Alaric Ye, the outcome would likely have been the same.
They had kicked an iron plate!
He coldly glanced at the fallen Black Shark Society member on the ground and cursed under his breath, "Useless!"
Alaric Ye grabbed the Blue Rainbow Sword that had been knocked to the ground and walked over to the fallen Alan Li, taking his storage bag. Moments later, he retrieved a small pouch containing twenty spirit stones from the storage bag.
This should be all of Alan Li's possessions.
The Blue Rainbow Flying Sword and twenty spirit stones became Alaric Ye's spoils of war.
Soon after, the Top Xuan Sect's Healing Hall, responsible for treating injured disciples, arrived on a giant Celestial Crane. They picked up Alan Li's body and quickly disappeared from everyone's sight.
On the ground, only two pools of fresh blood remained.
The other onlookers finally snapped out of their shock.
"This Alaric Ye, his mana strength is definitely unusual!"
"Just stepping into the first level of Qi Refining, yet he easily split the flying sword of a seasoned first-level Qi Refining cultivator! This means his mana strength overwhelms his opponent!"
"The Enforcement Squad should give a reasonable explanation. Is he really only at the first level of Qi Refining? Could he be hiding his true cultivation level?"
The Enforcement Squad captain turned his gaze to Alaric Ye, frowning slightly.
Alaric Ye cupped his hands slightly towards the captain, "Senior Brother, I once swallowed a strange pearl in the mortal world, which should be a type of Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure, so my mana is slightly more abundant. This doesn't violate sect rules, does it?"
The Enforcement Squad captain was momentarily stunned, then showed a look of sudden realization, "So that's it. There is no rule in the sect prohibiting the consumption of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures."
This perfectly explained why Alaric Ye, despite having the aura of a first-level Qi Refining cultivator, had mana strength far surpassing other first-level Qi Refining cultivators.
Swallowing rare and precious Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures could indeed achieve this.
He then turned his gaze to the Black Shark Society's leading outer disciple.
"If there are no other challenges, we will take our leave."
The outer disciple's face was extremely grim.
They had thought they found an easy target, but it turned out the opponent had consumed Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. Just stepping into the first level of Qi Refining, he could already crush other first-level Qi Refining cultivators. Was there any point in continuing the challenge?
Alaric Ye not bullying other first-level Qi Refining cultivators would already be a blessing. Who would dare to bully him now!
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