On Huangquan Island, originally there was only one Life and Death Platform, but for the grand sect competition today, three huge arenas have been built. Next to each arena, a giant black stele stands erected.
The three steles display the Heaven Ranking, Earth Ranking, and Human Ranking, corresponding to the rankings of Galaxy Sect's core, Inner Sect, and Outer Sect disciples, respectively. Zhao Letian tops the Human Ranking, his name written in three bright golden bold characters, which he achieved last year. Now being an Inner Sect Disciple, the rankings on the Heaven, Earth, and Human Ranking will be refreshed before the official start of the grand sect competition, removing his name from the Human Ranking and placing him onto the Earth Ranking.
Before the sect competition began, disciples of Galaxy Sect had mostly gathered on Huangquan Island. There are many Outer Sect disciples, only a few thousand managed to set foot on the island; the rest could only watch the competition from small boats floating on the lake. Inner Sect Disciples and Core Disciples had it much easier, as they can utilize Qi Manipulation Flight and float in the air to watch.
"Zhao Letian, half a year has passed in the blink of an eye, and I wonder how much your strength has improved, but regardless, after today, your name will no longer appear on any of the three rankings," remarked Shentu Yu in a purple luxurious robe, hugging Liu Fei, and standing on a Golden Flying Sword, disdainfully glancing at Zhao Letian's name on the Human Ranking.
"You'd better be able to kill him directly; I don't want to see him at Qingzhou City's annual martial meeting later on," Liu Fei, despite her stunning beauty, said coldly with a heart as venomous as a viper, her betrayal of Zhao Letian being a stain she could not erase. As long as Zhao Letian lives, her mind will never be at ease.
"Don't worry, if that boy dares to keep his promise and challenges me on the Life and Death Platform, his death is certain," retorted Shentu Yu with a cold smile, brimming with confidence. He firmly believed that even ten more years wouldn't be enough for Zhao Letian to become a threat to him.
"Zhao Letian, the day of the sect competition has arrived, and I'm eager to see on what basis you qualify to battle me to the death," Lin Yun, also standing on a flying sword and hovering in the air, looked at Zhao Letian's name on the Human Ranking with cold murderous intent in his eyes.
"Lin Yun, this is your last chance. Kill Zhao Letian and offer his Mutated Spiritual Beast to me, and you can continue to follow me and be assessed by me. Even more, I can arrange for my father to guide you in cultivation. You should know, my father has just broken through to the Sect Martial Realm recently. If he could give you some guidance, it would benefit you for a lifetime," Pan Qingqing said arrogantly, standing on a flying sword next to him, relying on her father being a Law Enforcement Elder. She, too, had broken through to the True Martial Realm within just half a year because of accessing a lot of cultivation resources.
"Qingqing, rest assured, once I've killed Zhao Letian, I will surely offer you his storage ring and Spiritual Beast Bag," Lin Yun said with a flattering tone, his eyes flashing peculiarly.
"Zhao Letian, do you think the murder of my brother Yan Kuan in Black Mountain went unnoticed? Humph, if I don't avenge this, I swear I am not a man!" A youth in a black robe, with a sinister face, angrily stared at Zhao Letian's name in the air. Brought to you by the folks at *.
"Where's the Master? The competition is about to start."
Da Hu and the others also rushed over, controlling spiritual artifacts to fly in the air, scanning the entire scene, yet unable to find Zhao Letian, appearing a bit anxious. In their view, with Zhao Letian's prowess, he would definitely shine in this sect competition; missing it would be a pity.
"Don't worry; having been by Brother Letian's side for so long, do you still not understand him? Since he's promised to settle scores with both Shentu Yu and Lin Yun today on the day of the sect competition, he will surely come. Just be patient," Liu Wei, standing on a flying sword and wearing a Spiritual Artifact Long Skirt that fluttered in the wind, embodied a pure and sacred presence, seeming like a fairy who had descended to the mortal world, capturing the admiring and intoxicated gazes of the male disciples around.
"Absolutely, the Master always keeps his word and never breaks a promise. He will definitely show up today," agreed Da Hu and others, smiling and nodding. Today's sect competition would surely make the Master's name resound throughout Galaxy Sect again.
"Half a year not seen, and to think this lowly maid could transform from a wild chicken into a phoenix, not only advancing to the True Martial Realm but also undergoing a huge transformation in temperament and appearance," Liu Fei, considered the top beauty among the Outer Sect, originally thought she should have been the center of attention, but to her dismay, all the men's gazes were directed elsewhere. Following their looks, she discovered they were looking at Liu Wei, which instantly sparked jealousy in her. The girl who was once treated like a maid by her had now surpassed her in every way. How could she not feel resentful?
"Tsk tsk, women really change drastically, this little girl is becoming more and more feminine. Wasting her by staying beside Zhao Letian, what a pity. After killing Zhao Letian, I'll find a chance to take her," Shentu Yu's eyes heatedly examined Liu Wei.
"Hmph! Bitch, pretending to be a pure young maid, that skirt should have been mine. Lin Yun, after killing Zhao Letian, find a way to take that skirt back for me," grumbled Pan Qingqing, also ranked among the top beauties in the sect and usually surrounded by a throng of male disciples. Today, however, she felt neglected due to Liu Wei's presence, which also filled her with jealousy.
"Of course, Qingqing, I'll find a way," Lin Yun, captivated by Liu Wei's demeanor and beauty as well, did not dare to show this in front of Pan Qingqing.
"Who would have thought that those following Zhao Letian have now advanced to the True Martial Realm, and their emitted aura makes me feel unable to compete. Just how formidable has Zhao Letian become now?" Luo Hao, who also advanced to the True Martial Realm, stood on a giant blade floating in the air, his eyes shifting between Liu Wei and Galaxy Tiger, his expression incredibly complex.
Just then, a buzzing sound suddenly resonated in the air, followed by a terrifying strong aura that rapidly approached from a distance.
"It's the Treasure of the Sect, the Golden Warship!"
The crowd turned their attention towards the huge golden warship, several thousand meters in length, resembling a dark cloud that blotted out the sky and sun, parting the clouds in the sky as it sped towards them.