Good Fortune Immortal Road

Chapter 14: The Grand Competition Finally Arrives

This seclusion was simply perfect. Not only did Shen Lang achieve a breakthrough in his cultivation, but he also awakened three Divine Abilities, which were the most perfect Divine Abilities for him.

Thinking about this, Shen Lang couldn't help but burst into laughter. However, after the moment of pride, he still needed to work hard.

Although he possessed three incredible Divine Abilities, his current cultivation level was still not prominent. Only by continuously moving forward would he have the opportunity to reach higher peaks.

The three Divine Abilities only provided passive assistance. If he wanted to become stronger, he had to take one step at a time and be down-to-earth. Divine Abilities ultimately only played a supporting role, and he still had to rely on himself to move forward.

After this seclusion, Shen Lang was a bit exhausted. After all, he had been locked in his room for cultivation these past few days, and it was a bit unbearable. He wondered how those people who seclude themselves for years at a time managed to do it.

Finally, when Shen Lang came out of seclusion and opened the door, he saw An Fu waiting for him at the door. Seeing that Shen Lang had finally come out, An Fu greeted him happily, "Brother Lang, you finally came out. Luckily, you came out in time. The official Grand Competition starts tomorrow."

Hearing An Fu's words, Shen Lang didn't expect that he had been in seclusion for a whole month. He quickly asked, "Is it already time? What are the arrangements for the Grand Competition tomorrow?"

"You've been in seclusion these past few days. I came to check on you every day to see when you would come out. Three days ago, Teacher Yang Ming notified us that the Grand Competition would start tomorrow. Everyone is supposed to gather at the martial arts stage in the morning," An Fu answered Shen Lang's question.

Knowing the general information, Shen Lang felt relieved. There was still one day left, so he chatted with An Fu for a while before they went their separate ways. Shen Lang returned to his room, preparing to adjust his state and welcome the upcoming Grand Competition.

The night passed quickly. Now that Shen Lang was in the Meridian Opening stage, he absorbed spiritual energy faster, but it would still take some time to completely open up all his meridians.

After Shen Lang finished getting ready, he went out with An Fu and the other three. The other three were very concerned about the gains from Shen Lang's seclusion. Shen Lang only mentioned his breakthrough in cultivation and didn't reveal that he successfully nurtured the Spirit of Good Fortune, let alone the fact that he had three incredible abilities. Even with close friends, he still had to keep some cards hidden.

On the way, the four of them discussed the Grand Competition. Teacher Yang Ming didn't have much information, only mentioning that the competition would be divided into two parts. Shen Lang didn't pay much attention to it. Regardless of how many parts there were, strength would ultimately be the deciding factor.

Although Shen Lang and the others had been in the Netherworld Sect for three months, they were busy with cultivation on normal days and didn't have time to explore. The other three had already been to the martial arts stage before, but Shen Lang hadn't due to his seclusion.

Finally, in the last moments before the Grand Competition, Shen Lang was able to relax. It was like preparing for an exam; when it was about to start, people weren't as nervous anymore. He took the opportunity to look around and appreciate the scenery.

Netherworld Sect is situated amidst a million mountains, and the surrounding scenery is naturally beautiful and picturesque. Unfortunately, there is no time to appreciate it now. When there is an opportunity in the future, Shen Lang must explore these million mountains.

Many places within Netherworld Sect have been transformed by countless predecessors of the sect, filled with spiritual energy and ethereal scenery. Although it is a sect of the dark path, the taste within it is not as sinister as the spells they use.

The four of them soon arrived at the martial arts arena. At this time, Yang Ming and the other six teachers were already waiting here, and the disciples from each class quickly gathered in front of their respective teachers.

After all six classes had arrived, each teacher counted the number of people in their class to ensure that no one was absent. This was followed by cheering and encouragement for the disciples.

It is said that the rewards for this grand competition within the sect are very tempting, so naturally, every teacher hopes that their disciples can achieve good results.

Not long after, six green lights descended from the sky and landed on the martial arts stage. It was the elders who came to preside over this grand competition.

Six elders were dispatched at once, indicating that the sect attached great importance to this grand competition. Perhaps there were outstanding disciples among them, which was what the sect cared about.

Among them were two elders that Shen Lang knew, the Soul Devouring Elder from the entrance assessment and the Green Ghost Ancestor from the Ten Thousand Laws Tower.

However, among the six, one of them was a young elder in white clothes who took the lead. This white-clothed elder had a youthful appearance, a tall and handsome figure, and a dignified appearance. The fluctuation of his mana emitted from his body was enough to make people tremble, indicating that his strength was also terrifying.

Only to see this white-clothed elder take the lead among the crowd and kindly say to the disciples, "My name is Bai Guang, and I am the chief referee for this grand competition."

"This grand competition is highly valued by the sect master. Nowadays, there are many talented individuals in the world, and our Netherworld Sect cannot fall behind. You are the future of the sect, so this grand competition will be judged by the six of us. I hope that each of you can display your own abilities and achieve good results."

Listening to Elder Bai Guang's encouragement, the disciples below were no longer calm. They didn't expect that this grand competition would actually attract the attention of the legendary sect master. If they could stand out, it would be a great opportunity to make a name for themselves.

Shen Lang looked at the people around him who were all excited by these words. With such an opportunity, everyone naturally wanted to do their best to show themselves, even the top geniuses from the other classes were also inspired by these words.

Elder Bai Guang looked at the disciples below who were filled with fighting spirit, and a slight smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. These were the disciples that the sect wanted, regardless of their strength. At the very least, they must have the desire to win. Natural talent was not important, but if they lacked the fighting spirit, then they would be useless.

Elder Bai Guang then introduced the rules, "This grand competition is divided into two stages. The first stage includes you three hundred disciples and seven hundred selected miscellaneous disciples, totaling one thousand people. Each person will have a token symbolizing your identity, and you will spend three days in the trial secret realm."

"In these three days, apart from you disciples, there will also be attacks from wild beasts, ghosts, and zombies in the secret realm. Therefore, in order to advance to the next round, you must give it your all. Besides staying alive, you must also seize the tokens of others. This trial is a matter of life and death."

After Elder Bai Guang finished speaking, all the disciples present felt an endless chill, as if a gust of cold wind blew directly on their necks during the hottest days of summer. Instantly, many people broke out in a cold sweat.

Upon hearing these words, Shen Lang also became extremely cautious. Although his cultivation level was considered one of the best among the crowd, if he were surrounded by dozens of people, he wouldn't be able to gain any advantage. He had to be careful.

Elder Bai Guang looked at the disciples and changed his hand seals. Soon, a portal opened in front of the martial arts stage. Elder Bai Guang said, "Alright, now enter the trial secret realm. After entering this door, you will be randomly teleported to a location within the secret realm. The competition begins now."

After Elder Bai Guang finished speaking, all the disciples entered the secret realm one by one, each receiving their own token.

Soon, everyone had entered, and the portal closed when the last person entered. Only six elders and six teachers remained in the arena.

Elder Bai Guang smiled and joked with the other elders, "Alright, let's sit back and enjoy the show."

With a wave of his hand, a water curtain appeared in front of everyone, monitoring everything that happened in the secret realm.

Soul-Eating Ancestor and Qingui Ancestor stared intently at the screen showing Shen Lang. The other elders also focused on their chosen disciples, while Elder Bai Guang, as the leader, simply smiled faintly.

He understood that the other elders were betting, but he didn't participate. He just wanted to see if there were any disciples suitable for inheriting his mantle among this group.

For these elders, this kind of betting was just a pastime, a form of entertainment. It was ultimately about face. So, each elder watched their chosen disciples attentively, hoping to bring glory to themselves.

After being teleported in, Shen Lang landed in a relatively safe place. He cautiously surveyed his surroundings, releasing his Night Yaksha to keep watch and see if there were any enemies nearby.

After completing a thorough scan of the area and confirming that he was temporarily safe, Shen Lang finally breathed a sigh of relief. However, he remained highly vigilant. Who knew if he would discover an enemy in the next second?

After Elder Bai Guang finished introducing the situation, Shen Lang had already thought about his strategy. He couldn't just wait to be attacked; he had to take the initiative. If he could encounter the other three individuals, it would be perfect to team up with them and avoid being surrounded.

As for the other disciples in his class, Shen Lang wasn't familiar with them, and ordinary disciples couldn't keep up with his pace. They would only be a burden.

Using Shadow Blend to blend in with the surroundings, Shen Lang began to move quickly. The creatures around him didn't notice a Daoist figure passing by.

Soon, Shen Lang discovered signs of human activity. Several disciples were fighting on an open space. Shen Lang lurked nearby, carefully observing these disciples. However, he quickly lost interest in their fighting style. It seemed that they were just a few miscellaneous disciples, preparing to take their tokens.

Suddenly, the disciples who were fighting stopped. One of them impatiently stood aside and complained, "Li Ge, is this really going to work? Will any official disciples fall for it?"

One chubby teenager among them snorted, "Idiot! We are in such a remote place. If someone passes by and sees us fighting, they will definitely try to take advantage of the situation. Many miscellaneous disciples know us, but no one knows us among the official disciples. When the time comes, we will rush in and snatch their tokens."

Hearing this, Shen Lang finally understood. It turned out that these people were waiting for someone to take the bait. However, even if they were working together, it didn't matter to Shen Lang. He was determined to snatch the tokens.

Shen Lang stood aside and sarcastically looked at the performance of these people. "Have you all had enough? How about giving me your tokens?"

Shen Lang, who had been lurking here without their knowledge, Li Ge and his little followers were visibly stunned. However, Li Ge quickly put on a pleasing smile and said, "Senior, we were just joking. We will leave immediately."

As he spoke, Li Ge was about to leave with his little followers. Shen Lang stared coldly at Li Ge, the leader, and said, "You can leave, but leave the tokens behind."

Li Ge hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Since Senior has taken a liking to them, I dare not disobey. However, Senior must come and take the tokens personally."

Seeing that Li Ge had accepted his demand, Shen Lang smiled and said, "Very well, you have good judgment. I will come and take them myself."

Then, pretending to be defenseless, Shen Lang approached Li Ge and his followers to take their tokens.

When Shen Lang got closer and closer, he heard Li Ge shout, "Attack!"

The other little followers around immediately launched various spells at Shen Lang, as if they had rehearsed countless times.

Shen Lang had long been on guard against this cunning Li Ge. Seeing a change in Li Ge's expression, he immediately used his body movement technique to dodge the various spells that were coming towards him.

Unexpectedly, this chubby Li Ge was so treacherous. However, Shen Lang had already been cautious and didn't fall for it. If it were another disciple, Li Ge might have succeeded.

Li Ge on the other side also knew when to retreat. He decisively chose to escape and shouted, "Retreat!" He was about to scatter and escape with the others, without intending to fight Shen Lang.

(End of this chapter)