After Taichu Zhenren saw both sides greet each other, he waved his sleeve and said loudly, "The competition begins."

At this moment, both sides could truly begin the contest.

After hearing the Sect Leader announce the start of the competition, Ye Tianfan did not attack directly. Instead, he only summoned the Fire Lotus Sword, observing his opponent in front of him.

Ye Tianfan knew the opponent was no match for him. For some reason, after exchanging glances with Heaven-Reaching Pillar, Ye Tianfan knew he couldn't lose.

Seeing Ye Tianfan summon the Fire Lotus Sword directly, Heaven-Reaching Pillar was startled. He hadn't reacted yet and didn't expect Ye Tianfan to summon his Magical Treasure right after the competition started.

However, upon seeing Ye Tianfan summon the Fire Lotus Sword but not rush towards him immediately, Heaven-Reaching Pillar breathed a sigh of relief. He knew this was Ye Tianfan realizing he hadn't reacted, choosing not to attack directly but wait for him to prepare.

"Thank you for your mercy, Junior Brother Ye." After saying that, Heaven-Reaching Pillar guided a sword technique with his right hand, and seven three-foot yellow flags emitting a yellowish-brown light floated around, ready to be inserted into the ground at any time.

"Are those Array Banners?" Ye Tianfan asked with some hesitation.

Before this martial conference, Ye Tianfan had already thoroughly understood Taichu Sect and the main abilities of each lineage.

The abilities are like the names of each lineage. Taijin Peak focuses on gold attribute Immortal Techniques, Tai Mu Peak on wood attribute Immortal Techniques, the Five Elements Peaks correspond to the Immortal Techniques of the five elements, as well as four other special peaks. For instance, Taiyi Peak focuses mainly on Medical Immortal Techniques, Taiqi Peak primarily on Artifact Refining, creating endless imitations of Magical Treasures, even the imitation Taichu Sword of the current headmaster rivals the power of the authentic Taichu Sword.

Of course, the most special belonged to Taichu Peak. The disciples of Taichu Peak could freely learn the main attribute Immortal Techniques of the other peaks. While the other peaks could also learn freely, they would achieve double the effort with half the results when studying the main attribute Immortal Techniques of other peaks. It's like Taihuo Peak, filled with an abundance of fire attribute Spiritual Qi; if one insists on cultivating water attribute Immortal Techniques, not only would they get half the result with double the effort, but the cultivation would fail as Taihuo Peak nearly lacks water attribute Spiritual Qi.

For example, Tai Mu Peak is rich in wood attribute Spiritual Qi, Taiyi Peak in life attribute Spiritual Qi, Taiqi Peak in a large amount of non-attribute Spiritual Qi.

The most unique is Taichu Peak, which contains all the attributes of the other eight lineages, and all very balanced. Thus, cultivating any attribute Immortal Technique does not conflict, nor does it result in double effort for half the outcome.

And Ye Tianfan's current opponent, Taizhen Peak, is filled with a large amount of spatial attribute Spiritual Qi, with Arrays needing the support of spatial attribute Spiritual Qi.

"Yes, these are Array Banners, the Magical Treasure named Nine-turn Xuanhuang Banner. Ever since I began cultivating on the mountain, I've practiced with them diligently every single day. Now I'm able to control seven Array Banners and can form countless Arrays. Although I appreciate that you didn't rush to attack just now, waiting for me to be ready, I must advise you: if you encounter Array users in the future, don't wait for them to be ready before advancing. Once an Array Master is prepared, it's their most terrifying time. Rise!"

Heaven-Reaching Pillar shouted, raising a sword finger at Ye Tianfan. The Array Banners swiftly inserted themselves around Ye Tianfan.

"If you can't hold on, just shout, and I'll stop the Array's operation." After Heaven-Reaching Pillar said this, he clasped his hands together and shouted loudly, "Array of Seven Lives and Seven Deaths."

Upon hearing Heaven-Reaching Pillar shout this out, Ye Tianfan witnessed a massive change in front of him. Everything vanished, and next, he found himself in a tavern.

Below the stage, Li Wan frowned at this scene and whispered to Tian Chu Zhenren, "With Tianfan's current strength, can he break this Illusion Array? I've heard from Senior Brother Ping Chu that this Heaven-Reaching Pillar is his prized disciple. Could there be any danger?"

Tian Chu Zhenren smiled slightly upon hearing this, saying, "As long as Little Seven directly summons the Xuanhuang Tower, he can nullify all the illusions of this Illusion Array. I reckon Little Seven hasn't directly broken the Array because he's curious about Arrays and wants to see what they're like."

Li Wan sighed and said, "Hopefully!"

Ye Tianfan only saw himself arriving at a street corner. The shops on this street were closed, and not a soul was around.

"This is an Illusion Array," Ye Tianfan said with certainty after glancing around.

Now, all he had to do was summon the Xuanhuang Tower to break this Illusion Array, but Ye Tianfan didn't do it. He wanted to see if the Array of Seven Lives and Seven Deaths was true to its name, allowing one to experience seven lives and seven deaths.

Ye Tianfan wandered the street, and after a round, he noticed that things he picked up from the shops would vanish shortly after. When he tried to look for them, he'd find the items back in their original place.

Although Ye Tianfan was slightly irked, curiosity got the better of him, and he continued exploring.

After an unknown amount of time passed, Ye Tianfan grew a bit impatient. No matter where he went, it was always the same, and he couldn't take anything away. If he moved too far from the counter, the items would return on their own.

Moreover, Ye Tianfan estimated that he had been wandering for at least a week. He had no idea how much time had passed in the real world, yet Ye Tianfan had indeed spent an entire week within the Illusion Array.

What is this supposed to be? Trying to make me die of loneliness? Or what, there's not a single person around, and I can't take anything, it's enough to drive someone crazy!

Throughout this week, there were several times Ye Tianfan felt irritated and wanted to summon the Xuanhuang Tower, but feared that once the Xuanhuang Tower appeared, the competition would lose its suspense.

One's true strength is their own; relying on Magical Treasures is external power.

Is this trial about loneliness? But is it a life Array or a Death Array?

Before Ye Tianfan could figure it out, he noticed another change happening in front of him.

What's going on? I haven't even figured anything out yet.

Ye Tianfan, feeling agitated, directly summoned the Xuanhuang Tower.

What does this mean? Won't you let me study? You just cut it off halfway through the research. How could anyone bear this?

After Ye Tianfan directly broke the Array of Seven Lives and Seven Deaths, he hadn't even spoken when Heaven-Reaching Pillar raised his hands. "I surrender."

"Why surrender?" Ye Tianfan still wanted to lecture him. Ending the research halfway was distressing.

"The Array of Seven Lives and Seven Deaths is currently the strongest Array I can master. Seeing how the tower shrouding you broke my Array so easily, I assume it ranks above high-level Magical Treasures. Thus, I have no chance of winning, so I surrender," Heaven-Reaching Pillar explained with a perfectly reasonable answer.

"You... Never mind, let me ask you a question."

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