Until a one-mile-long slit opened on the wall-like protective barrier, the man holding the command arrow, dressed in golden armor, cast a spell and shouted, "Everyone, enter the arena within a moment; those who are late will be punished severely!"

As soon as he spoke, the crowd in front surged into the opening like a tide.

"Let's go!"

Bai Shuchuan issued a command to the group he had gathered, and about twenty sect members followed him quickly toward the breach.

Shi Chun was among them; Wu Jinliang reached out to support his arm, knowing that his body was enduring tremendous pain and that he was resisting it, having seen how Shi Chun could barely walk during his first outbreak.

Bian Weiyin, who often glanced back to make sure the people from Wukang Mountain were keeping up, noticed the paleness of Shi Chun's face—a reaction she had seen before, which instantly made her feel surprised and doubtful as she tried to ask, "What's wrong?"

Shi Chun shook his head, "It's nothing."

Hearing this, Bai Shuchuan also turned back and, seeing his condition, couldn't help but laugh mockingly, "Looks like this brother is scared; his legs are going soft before we even start?"

This wasn't his first time mocking Shi Chun—treating him like a defenseless child.

Hearing this, several other sect leaders turned around and laughed as well, all aware from Bai Shuchuan's words that Shi Chun was a weak Initial Martial Realm fighter, brought by Wukang Mountain just to make up numbers.

Relatively speaking, the group from Wukang Mountain still held a central position in the team because, surprisingly, the small group included two great beauties; Bian Weiyin was attractively unique, and Xiang Laner's beauty, as Cloud Building's top courtesan, spoke for itself and was more captivating.

Also through Bai Shuchuan's words, it became known that Xiang Laner was originally a courtesan, which left much to the imagination; a group of men frequently glanced at her figure and looks, whether intentionally or not.

Besides that, the reason Wukang Mountain could be near the core was also due to their strength; the assistance of the talisman was tremendous, which was also a form of strength.

Shi Chun had no choice but to ignore the mockery like nothing was wrong, and while walking, he surveyed the crowd around him, continuing to use the ability of his right eye to search for anyone from the Demon Path.

Wu Jinliang, seeing everyone laughing, chuckled along as well, although the hand gripping the handle of his knife tightened considerably.

Bian Weiyin was somewhat silent, inwardly blaming herself for speaking out...

"Su Yuan Sect."

"Look quickly, it's the Su Yuan Sect."

Suddenly, a noisy commotion arose in the field, not very loud, yet it seemed to set off a wave.

The images in the Heavenly Mirror that had been alternating abruptly stopped, switching to a close-up view of a few individuals.

In the frame were one woman and four men, all dressed in white as snow, all handsome and beautiful, with ethereal dresses and decorating their outfits with swords. The leading lady was especially exquisite and unmatchable, her expression as cold as frost—clearly the epitome of an ice queen.

Su Yuan Sect drew such a strong response because it was recognized as the top sect within Shengshen Continent, with numerous masters, and many disciples holding high positions in the Heavenly Court.

These few from Su Yuan Sect were also recognized as candidates most likely to win the competition, second to none.

At that moment, the elegance they exhibited indeed matched the fame of Shengshen Continent's top sect.

Just then, inside the field, someone boomed a magical transmission, "Sects looking to monitor their disciple's competition status can come to the hill on the right side of the field entrance. Like the images above, time is measured by drops, fifty drops for one session, costing ten thousand gold. On the Mountain River Map, the red point marks the location of the Su Yuan Sect disciples, with positioning also costing ten thousand gold per session. For those needing both the mirror image and positioning, it will be twenty thousand gold per session. Haha, having such treasures at your disposal is an opportunity of a lifetime, not expensive at all, and the price is fair."

People then noticed a conspicuous red

点 on the "Ultimate Mountain and River Map," and realized that the images of the Su Yuan Sect disciples were being used for widespread announcement purposes.

"Haha, old Yang really knows how to play the game, killing me! To make a buck, he even forgets his face; only he could think of that. The Royal Court did right by using him, haha."

Atop the ornate mountain of pavilions, Miao Dingyi heard the laughter of Young Master Nan from behind and turned to see; his family of three was lined up along the balcony railing, watching the virtual images.

Young Master Nan came over and stood next to the family of three, curiously examining them. Most distinguished guests weren't interested in the just-entered scenes shown in the mirror, barely even bothering to look, all occupied with socializing—this family of three was indeed exceptional.

Little did they know, Miao Dingyi also lacked interest, merely accompanying his wife and daughter. Seeing Young Master Nan lingering nearby, he promptly raised his hand to motion.

Miao Yilan, who was sitting next to her father, quickly stood up to give her seat to the elder, moving behind her mother.

Young Master Nan, unceremoniously, nodded to Miao Yilan in acknowledgment before sitting down. His sitting posture wasn't very elegant; he sat slanted with one leg over the armrest, chuckling, "Actually, I booked this hilltop for everyone to gather because old Yang suggested it, saying friends came to support you, and you should show some appreciation. Ah, that guy just had to dig some money out of my pocket, and now he's even making use of the 'Ultimate Mountain and River Map' and 'Heavenly Mirror'; he's truly desperate for money."

Miao Dingyi smiled, nodding towards the ice queen in the mirror, "That must be the top contender in the betting, Mulan something?"

Young Master Nan, "Mulan Qingqing. These five, it's really hard to find rivals for them in the field. If nothing unexpected happens, not only are they going to secure the first place for Su Yuan Sect, but they'll also dominate the top five individual spots."

Miao Dingyi was puzzled, "Then you dare to take their bets?"

Young Master Nan replied, "What's there to fear? Even if the odds are reduced further, it's still worth a gamble. Besides, it's not just about martial strength when it comes to finding things." He raised his hand and pointed at his head to emphasize the importance of brains, "With such a vast area in the West Pole and so many people, a slight mishap..." He made a grasping motion with both hands, "and I'll make a fortune."

Miao Dingyi teased, "You, wouldn't you play some tricks in secret?"

Young Master Nan quickly waved his hand and looked around, "Brother Miao, you can't just say that. I wouldn't dare to meddle with the Su Yuan Sect, or the old folks there would kill me."

He then turned his head and glanced at a family of three, changing the subject, "Brother Miao, among the competitors in the West Pole, do you know anyone?"

Miao Dingyi calmly said, "I don't really know anyone."

He wasn't lying about that.

Young Master Nan turned to another and beckoned. The person in charge of the area immediately came over, smiling, "Young Master Nan, what can I do for you?"

Young Master Nan pointed at a projection and said, "Sheng Province, Wu Kang Mountain Envoy number four, Shi Chun, put it on my tab and open it up for a look. If someone is ahead in line, tell Yang to let him cut in line."

These words shocked Miao Dingyi and his family; all turned their heads towards him.

Especially Miao Dingyi and Lan Qiaoyan, who were truly startled.

"Alright," the man responded, bowing and then repeated, "Sheng Province, Wu Kang Mountain Envoy number four, Shi Chun. Young Master Nan, am I correct?"

"That's the one, hurry up," Young Master Nan flicked his hand, gesturing him to go quickly.

"Okay," the man promptly left.

Turning back to see the reaction of the family, Young Master Nan sensed what was happening and said with a smile, "Don't take it the wrong way. I just want to see what kind of person can make Brother Miao place a bet."

Miao Dingyi regained his composure and complimented, "Good memory."

He then looked at Lan Qiaoyan, giving her a meaningful glance, seemingly saying, 'Now you see why we need to be careful in what we do regularly, right?'

Shortly after, the image of Su Yuan Sect's elegant disciples disappeared, replaced by an unknown man looking weak and sick, needing support, while the man supporting him carried an overly large and absurd sword, looking somewhat foolish.

People in the field laughed, "Who is this guy?"

Indeed, everyone wanted to know who this was, as the screen had just shown the top contender, and now followed by such a lackluster figure. Weak and sickly wasn't the worst, he also looked exceptionally dark. Two dark figures together, do they even deserve to follow Su Yuan Sect's presentation?

Elder Ke, sitting on the steps, stood up in shock, wondering why Shi Chun was the main character of the screen. Who paid to have Shi Chun checked?

Glancing around subconsciously, he couldn't discern anything noteworthy.

On another side, Feng Chi, also cloaked and sitting on the steps, was startled as well and noticed Xiang Laner in the same frame. Given the central placement of Xiang Laner, it was clear he was not the main focus of attention.

She quickly regained her composure, turned to the person next to her, and whispered softly, "Check who requested this."

On the mountain terrace, Young Master Nan did not understand after watching for a while. He turned back to the family and asked, "Shi Chun, this sickly fellow?"

Miao Dingyi was also surprised, "I don't know, this is my first time seeing him."

Miao Yilan quietly asked, "Mother, what's wrong with Shi Chun?"

Lan Qiaoyan shook her head, indicating she didn't know and didn't want to say more.

Young Master Nan observed the family's reaction and smiled slightly, turning his gaze back to the people in the mirror, intrigued by the story of Wu Kang Mountain Envoy number four.

The fifty moments passed quickly, literally just a matter of counts, and the image of the sickly man and the sword-carrying giant suddenly vanished, replaced by another group...

In the land of the West Pole, Shi Chun and the others turned back only to see the opened barrier entrance had resealed, the enchantment disappeared, and the vast army of tens of thousands had all entered.

Tens of thousands began to spread out further.

Led by Bai Shuchuan, a group of people also did so, taking out a map to confirm everyone's current position and discussing which way to go.

Shi Chun occasionally looked back and noticed Sun Shigang and his group seemed to be following them. He didn't mind and even had a look of anticipation.

They had not walked long when they saw a crowd gathered ahead, watching something exciting; Shi Chun saw a pale blue glow flickering in his right eye's vision. Before he could clearly make out what it was, the vision blurred and dissipated.

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