The Mansion Master of Cyan Profound Mansion stood tall, exuding an imposing presence without needing to express anger, and his crimson dragon robe further highlighted his domineering aura.

"No need for excessive courtesy. Seeing our Qingxuan Province producing thirty more promising youths, I am truly gratified as the Mansion Master."

"I hope you all will showcase yourselves, exhibiting the elegance of our Qingxuan Province!"

Then, in a flash, the Mansion Master sat at the highest seat, overlooking the entire venue.

Soon after, an elder responsible for hosting the Qing Xuan Grand Competition stepped into the center of the Martial Arts Plaza to explain the rules and rewards of the competition.

Chu Nan looked at the elder and couldn't help but be surprised. This person's cultivation had reached the Yang Wheel Realm, and his aura wasn't any weaker than Chen Kaiyang's.

"Everyone, I am Yang Wenkai, a deacon of the Cyan Profound Sect. I will be hosting this Qing Xuan Grand Competition. Next, I will inform the participants of the competition's rules and rewards."

Upon hearing this, everyone, including Zhang Jianyi, perked up to listen intently.

The rules of the Qing Xuan Grand Competition rarely change much each year, but the rewards are different each time. The generous rewards are enough to captivate everyone's attention.

"The Qing Xuan Grand Competition is divided into two parts: the preliminary round and the final."

"The preliminary round will be a series of random team battles between sects. Each time, all disciples from two competing sects will fight on a stage. The last disciple standing determines which sect wins."

"The preliminary includes two rounds: ten advance to five, five advance to three. In the end, the three victorious sects move on to the final."

"The defeated sects will engage in one or two more team battles to determine their ranking, but they cannot enter the final."

"The final is individual combat, with completely random matchups. Three sects, nine disciples, losers are out, winners advance, until a champion is determined!"

Chu Nan remained calm; Chen Kaiyang had already informed him of these rules before departure. He was more interested in the rewards of this Qing Xuan Grand Competition.

Yang Wenkai continued, "As for rewards, it's the usual practice: the three sects that advance to the final, along with nine participants, will have the opportunity to enter the Battle Academy of Cyan Profound Mansion."

"Of course, the use of this opportunity is entirely voluntary; the academy will not force anyone."

The Battle Academy differs entirely from forces like the Cyan Profound Sect or the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect; it's not under the jurisdiction of the Mansion Master. It's an organization established by the Imperial Capital throughout various states and prefectures.

The resources of the Battle Academy are provided entirely by the Imperial Capital, including cultivation techniques, martial skills, elixirs, and so on, far exceeding those of the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect or even the Cyan Profound Sect.

The prefecture's Battle Academy is a cradle for powerhouses, with numerous Yang Wheel and even Divine Illumination Realm martial artists emerging from the academy every year, renowned across the entire Qingxuan Province.

Even Chu Nan couldn't help but feel a tinge of anticipation.

His initial goal in participating in the Qing Xuan Grand Competition was to enter the Battle Academy. Apart from the best cultivation conditions in Cyan Profound Mansion being there, another crucial reason is that...

If someone who is not a martial artist of Cyan Profound Mansion wishes to reside there long-term, the conditions are extremely stringent.

But by becoming a disciple of the Battle Academy, one can gain the qualification to stay in Cyan Profound Mansion, which, given Chu Nan's current abilities, is the simplest path to remain in the mansion.

At this moment, Yang Wenkai's voice echoed in Chu Nan's ears once again.

"Besides the qualification to enter the Battle Academy, the third place will receive a low-rank profound martial skill!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback.

"A low-rank profound martial skill? For the third place to receive such a skill, it was typically an exclusive reward for the first place in the past. The rewards this time are exceedingly generous."

Chu Nan was also somewhat curious; apart from the Desolate Profound Transformation, he had never encountered martial skills or cultivation techniques above the yellow grade.

Yang Wenkai continued, "The second place, in addition to the low-rank profound martial skill, will also receive a royal-grade spiritual weapon!"

At this moment, the entire venue was once again shaking with excitement.

A royal-grade spiritual weapon is a highly precious item even in Cyan Profound Mansion. General Yang Wheel martial artists may not have the opportunity to come into contact with such a weapon!

The concept of a Yang Wheel martial artist having a royal-grade spiritual weapon and one without it are worlds apart.

In an instant, everyone's eyes radiated brilliance, and Chu Jiang even sported a smile at the corner of his mouth, for a royal-grade spiritual weapon was one of his main objectives for participating in the Qing Xuan Grand Competition!

Only Chu Nan seemed indifferent, as his Willow Branch Sword had already reached the level of a royal-grade spiritual weapon. If he found an opportunity to refine it once more, it might even ascend to emperor-grade!

An emperor-grade spiritual weapon is something even a Divine Illumination Realm martial artist might not have the chance to obtain.

"As for the first-place reward..." Yang Wenkai's gaze swept across the crowd. As everyone perked up their ears and looked forward with anticipation, he loudly announced, "It will be a low-rank profound cultivation technique, along with a Fire-slaying Flame Stone!"

At this moment, everyone's spirits were thoroughly stirred.

A low-rank profound cultivation technique is even more precious than martial skills!

The most terrifying part, however, is the Fire-slaying Flame Stone, a rare material capable of crafting a saint-grade spiritual weapon, a treasure one might not encounter even if sought!

Even Zhang Jianyi sat up excitedly; both the low-rank profound cultivation technique and the Fire-slaying Flame Stone were his goals to obtain. The fact that they were offered as rewards was actually the result of the Cyan Profound Sect's manipulation in the background.

The purpose was to allow Zhang Jianyi to obtain them openly so that he could quickly grow stronger upon entering the Battle Academy!

But Chu Nan couldn't help but feel somewhat disappointed; a low-rank profound martial skill would have been nice, but concerning cultivation techniques, he had the Celestial Tier - Supreme Ninefold Desolate Profound Transformation, making it somewhat redundant.

As for the Fire-slaying Flame Stone, Chu Nan was only slightly interested.

But just then, Kui Guang's voice suddenly reached Chu Nan's ears: "You must obtain that Fire-slaying Flame Stone!"

Hearing this, Chu Nan's heart was shaken. He then communicated with his spiritual sense, "Sword Venerable Master, do you intend to use the Fire-slaying Flame Stone to craft me a saint-grade spiritual weapon?"

The fusion of the Willow Branch Sword with the Fire-slaying Flame Stone indeed had the potential to create a saint-grade spiritual weapon.

"What are you thinking!" unexpectedly, Kui Guang scolded Chu Nan, and then said, "The Fire-slaying Flame Stone contains incredibly pure and concentrated fire attribute power, which you can absorb into your body when you break through to the Yang Wheel Realm."

"The energy from the Fire-slaying Flame Stone, combined with your comprehension of martial intent with fire element, is sufficient to cultivate a fire attribute martial wheel!"

Hearing this, Chu Nan was once again shaken. The Fire-slaying Flame Stone could aid him in forming another martial wheel.

To know that having an additional martial wheel is akin to solidifying one's foundation once more, making the base stronger and allowing for greater achievements in the future.

At the bottom line, Chu Nan displayed a determined look — this champion's position could belong only to him!

"Silence!"

At the height of the fervor, Yang Wenkai intervened and stated, "To all participants, during the dueling process, killing is not allowed, nor is the usage of spirit martial above royal-grade; violators, with their sects, will have their eligibility revoked!"

"Having discussed the rules and rewards, we shall now begin the preliminary round!"

In an instant, everyone perked up. Which two sects would compete in the first match?

Yang Wenkai took out a list, glanced at all the participating martial artists, and finally directed his gaze towards the direction of Canglan Sect and declared, "The first match, Canglan Sect against..."

With a point to Chu Nan, Yang Wenkai said sternly, "Cyan Mountain Sword Sect!"

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