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He wasn't as loud and boisterous as usual.
Her little mouth was pouting, and her face was full of unhappiness.
Seeing that Hu Jia was in low spirits, Yue Yao and Xun Er went to her side and whispered among themselves. Before long, to Xiao Fan and the others' surprise, Hu Jia returned to her carefree self.
This made Xiao Fan very curious about what they had said to Hu Jia.
After returning to the Panmen area, everyone went back to their rooms.
Xiao Fan said goodbye to Yue Yao and returned to his room.
After all, the system assigned itself a new task when the competition started today.
"Ding! New quest triggered. Win the championship in the Strong Ranking Tournament, Battle Qi value +200. During the event, each victory will grant +10 Alchemy Experience."
Xiao Fan stared blankly at the two simple sentences on the system panel.
He had been thinking that as a top-ranked competition, the system would definitely trigger new tasks, so he could then use the system's punishments to earn battle points in return, thus taking advantage of the system.
However, Xiao Fan did not expect that this mission would not mention the punishment for failure.
"I wonder if I'll get double the points if the mission fails since no punishment was mentioned."
After pondering for a while, Xiao Fan decided to focus on the competition after seeing the triggered task.
After all, to enter the bottom level of the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, one can only be among the top ten in the Strong Ranking Competition.
If I lose, I will lose this opportunity to temper my body with inner fire.
Just the champion of the ranking competition...
Zi Yan is number one on the ranking list. If you want to get number one, you have to face off against Zi Yan.
Xiao Fan shook his head. Let's talk about the specifics when the time comes.
Just as he finished sorting out the tasks, Xiao Fan suddenly noticed a change in another aspect of his aura.
When the system triggered the mission to subdue the Eagle Protector, Xiao Fan used the spirit puppet rewarded by the system to create an avatar of himself, and named it Mo Shang.
All along, Xiao Fan could only sense the direction of Mo Shang's location. After all, his strength was too weak at the moment, and after his soul essence was separated, the distance was too far, so he could not perceive any specific information.
But just now, he noticed that the location of another aura was changing rapidly.
After being taken away by the Eagle Protector, Mo Shang's location remained in the Black Corner Region without any significant movement.
But at that moment, through Xiao Fan's vague perception, it was rapidly moving away from the Black Corner Region.
"This is... taken away by Protector Eagle?"
Xiao Fan carefully sensed the location of his clone, only to find that the connection between the two was weakening as the distance between them increased.
"Well, it seems that Protector Eagle hasn't found any flaws yet. We'll meet again in the future."
......
Above a black plain, a cloud of black mist was writhing rapidly, flying across the sky at an astonishing speed.
Wherever it passed, it exuded a terrifying aura. Those who were initially startled and ready to attack, after sensing this aura, all tacitly pretended not to see it.
"Hehehe, kid, next, I'll show you the most powerful force on the Dou Qi Continent!"
From within the black mist, a hoarse voice could be faintly heard, carrying a hint of arrogance and excitement.
"Yes, Master."
A clear, crisp voice rang out in response.
Within the black mist was Mo Shang, the avatar that Xiao Fan had separated from.
After abandoning the ambush on Eagle Guardian, Mo Shang was taken back to the Black Skull Tomb by Eagle Guardian.
Mo Shang thus infiltrated the Eagle Protector's side.
During this time, the Eagle Protector stayed in the Black Skull Tomb with the Black Heart Old Man. The two of them were studying something, and they did not leave during this period.
Fearing exposure, Mo Shang dared not contact the true body without permission, and instead continued to act as a disciple, accepting missions in the Black Skull Tomb to improve his strength.
Mo Shang's strength has now reached the three-star Dou Ling level, and his speed of advancement is astonishing even to the Eagle Protector.
He immediately accepted Mo Shang as his disciple.
As a disciple of the Eagle Protector and also as an alchemist, Mo Shang's status in the Black Skull Tomb became increasingly prestigious.
Just as Mo Shang was feeling pleased with himself, thinking that he was now considered a minor figure in the Black Skull Tomb, he was summoned to his secret chamber by the Eagle Protector.
Without waiting for Mo Shang's reaction, she took him and sped away.
Only after traveling a long distance did Mo Shang learn from the Eagle Protector that he was being taken to Zhongzhou.
"Guardian, why are you in such a hurry to go to Zhongzhou this time?"
Mo Shang looked at the Eagle Protector standing in front of him, seemingly puzzled, and couldn't help but ask.
"Hehe, the reason I brought you back to Zhongzhou this time is because there is an opportunity waiting for you."
The Eagle Protector did not turn around, but stood with his hands behind his back, his tone tinged with a hint of regret.
"Back then, if I hadn't been framed by those guys at a crucial moment, I would have already advanced to the Dou Zong realm, instead of ending up like this."
"Now, they actually intend to use my lack of strength to serve as a protector as a pretext to make trouble for me. Heh, am I someone who can be easily manipulated!"
The Eagle Protector smiled, emanating a powerful aura.
The wanton destruction seemed to be an act of venting inner resentment.
"Hmph! Thanks to what I gained from the last battle with the Jia Ma Empire, I have now successfully advanced to the Dou Zong level. This time, I will lead you back to Zhongzhou!"
"Hehehe... And that old guy, as a respected elder, he didn't even lift a finger when his own son was being plotted against. Didn't expect it, did you? I'll be back to fight back, hehehe..."
Mo Shang stood behind Protector Eagle, his clenched fist revealing his inner shock.
After hearing what the Eagle Protector had just revealed, Mo Shang's opinion of the Eagle Protector improved even more.
What shocked Mo Shang the most was not that Protector Ying had broken through to the Dou Zong level, but what he had just revealed in his words.
The father of the Eagle Protector seems to be a Venerable of the Soul Palace!
Mo Shang sighed inwardly, regretting that he had learned the news too late. Otherwise, if it had reached the main body, he would probably have had to find an opportunity to turn the Eagle Protector into a nail driven into the Soul Palace, even if it meant using up all his points.
Mo Shang turned his head to look at the shrinking black plain behind him. The connection between himself and his original self was also getting weaker and weaker. From now on, he could only take it one step at a time.
Chapter 214 Blackwater Realm
The next morning, after yesterday's battle, everyone was looking forward to today's battle.
After all, in each round of battle, the strength of both sides becomes stronger as the battle progresses, and the battles become more and more exciting.
There are now fifty people remaining on the field.
The rules of the competition have not changed. Red and blue cards are still drawn, and those who draw the same number will compete against each other.
Xiao Fan and the others were drawn with numbers that were a bit late in the game, so they didn't get to play in the first few matches.
Everyone took this opportunity to pay attention to the match, since advancing this round might mean facing their opponent next time.
Among those competing in the first round was Lin Xiuya. The surrounding students were overjoyed by Lin Xiuya's appearance, especially the female students, who cheered incessantly.
Lin Xiuya's opponent was a five-star Dou Ling water-attribute cultivator, who could only helplessly accept defeat upon seeing Lin Xiuya.
Among the members of the Panmen Sect, the first to appear was Wu Hao. Wu Hao's opponent this time was Yan Hao, who was ranked third on the Strong List.
Even though Wu Hao tried his best, he still couldn't change the outcome.
But in the end, even Yan Hao was surprised by the strength that Wu Hao displayed.
Both of them were skilled in physical strength.
Yan Hao used a heavy hammer, and Wu Hao used a greatsword.
The two clashed wildly and fiercely, creating a powerful and untamed impact that left the surrounding audience in awe.
Even in the initial contest of strength, Yan Hao couldn't completely suppress Wu Hao.
"Good lad, not bad!"
After the battle, Yan Hao, for the first time ever, patted Wu Hao on the shoulder and told him that if he had any questions about cultivation in the future, he could ask him anytime.
It's important to know that those ranked high on the leaderboard are all proud individuals.
Don't be fooled by Yan Hao's smiling face at Wu Hao. You should know that Yan Hao only shows this kind of expression when he is with Lin Xiuya.
In the eyes of others, Yan Hao has always been a fierce and serious strongman.
"What, you think highly of him?"
On the stands, Lin Xiuya looked at Yan Hao, who had returned, with a curious expression.
"That's right, this guy is quite strong and has great strength, but it's a pity that his cultivation level is a bit weak right now."
Yan Hao did not refute Lin Xiuya's words, but nodded in the direction of Wu Hao.
"Moreover, he has a strong killing intent. If he really unleashes it, I estimate that he could even fight a four-star Dou Ling!"
"Hehe, it's rare for you to think so highly of others."
Lin Xiuya smiled and glanced at the location of Panmen.
This Panmen is truly a place where hidden talents abound!
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