Supreme Dragon Martial Soul-Chapter 348 - 24 Departure, Inescapable Doom!

When Luo Cheng arrived at the Outer Sect Square, it was already teeming with people, crowded with Outer Disciples.

"Good morning, Senior Brother Luo Cheng!"

As soon as Luo Cheng appeared, the surrounding Outer Disciples greeted him respectfully and made way for him.

Luo Cheng nodded in response while recalling the days when he had first joined the Xuanyuan Sect, facing ridicule and disdain.

This is the advantage strength brings.

Only those with strength are respected. Without strength, anyone can look down on you.

"Luo Cheng, over here!"

Chen Lingyu’s voice came from the front of the crowd.

Luo Cheng looked up.

Chen Lingyu, Lin Xiaoyun, Xu Bingyi, Qin Yan, Yu Yue, and the other ten Outer Disciples were standing at the forefront of the crowd. Luo Cheng hurried over to join them.

"Why are you only coming now?" Chen Lingyu questioned.

Luo Cheng chuckled, "Got held up while cultivating."

At that moment, Yu Yue, ranked fifth, squeezed closer, glanced at Luo Cheng and exclaimed:

"Huh! Luo Cheng, you’ve advanced to the Third Layer of the Tongxuan Realm! Your progress truly is astounding! At this rate, you might surpass me and achieve the Divine Bridge before I do!"

Luo Cheng had already activated the Primordial Breath Technique to suppress and conceal his aura.

For now, only his Tongxuan Realm Third Layer level could be discerned.

Yu Yue assumed he had just recently broken through.

Even so, this revelation caused those around him to gasp in shock, drawing all eyes to Luo Cheng.

In contrast, Xu Bingyi and Han Feiyu both immediately congratulated Luo Cheng.

Other disciples from the Crown Prince Hall, however, bore conflicted expressions.

Hmph!

Lin Zhidong let out a cold snort and couldn’t resist sneering, "So what if you’ve advanced to the Third Layer of the Tongxuan Realm? In this upcoming Three Sects Martial Arts Competition, your cultivation is still at the bottom!"

With an indifferent glance at him, Luo Cheng replied, "Mediocre or not, it’s still better than you."

"You!"

Lin Zhidong clenched his fists tightly, but was unable to retort.

The incident where Luo Cheng had defeated him and left him severely injured had already spread across the entire Outer Sect.

With strength falling short, any argument was futile now!

"Hmph, you can gloat when you win first place in the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition! Elder Qin Douyuan won’t let you off easily!"

In the end, Lin Zhidong could only bring up Qin Douyuan’s name to try suppressing Luo Cheng’s momentum.

Unbothered, Luo Cheng smiled lightly, "Relax, your wish will be fulfilled."

Upon hearing that, everyone present was stunned.

The crowd had heard rumors about Luo Cheng making a wager with Elder Qin Douyuan to take first place in the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition, but they hadn’t expected it to be true!

"A frog in a well!"

Lin Zhidong scornfully mocked, his expression cold.

At this moment.

Screech!

A piercing eagle cry echoed through the skies.

Under the clear sky, two massive shadows swept across the area.

As gusts of wind whipped through the square, two majestic, bird-like mounts descended upon the elevated platform.

They were enormous, their forms resembling eagles yet also cranes. Pure white and radiating nobility, they stood grandly, their wings spanning over ten meters, with feathers on their wings glimmering under the sun like metal. Their talons were sharp like iron hooks, emitting an aura of wild ferocity!

Luo Cheng immediately recognized these creatures as the Heaven-Wind Eagles raised by Xuanyuan Sect. They were renowned mounts, on par with the Fiery Fire Birds of Fierce Cloud Sect and Three-colored Cranes of Luoxia Sect.

Over ten Outer Elders ascended onto the elevated platform.

Instantly, the entire Outer Sect Square fell into complete silence.

Outer Sect Great Elder Qin Yun stepped forward, casting a glance at Luo Cheng and the others, then proclaimed:

"In two days, the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition will take place. By then, the top ten disciples from each sect will gather at Jinyu Peak to engage in a battle of supremacy! This grand event will even attract esteemed figures beyond the Great Yue Dynasty to observe."

"The Three Sects Martial Arts Competition is critical to the honor of our sect. Moreover, it presents a chance for you to make a name for yourselves. I hope you will seize this opportunity, give your utmost efforts, and secure outstanding ranks."

"Additionally, our sect has prepared generous rewards for this competition. Anyone who achieves second place will be rewarded with three thousand Essence Energy Pills and one Meridian Opening Pill! As for first place, the reward will be eight thousand Essence Energy Pills and three Meridian Opening Pills!"

Wow!

As soon as Qin Yun finished, the entire Outer Sect Square erupted into uproar.

Even among the top ten Outer Disciples present, their eyes instantly burned with excitement.

Eight thousand Essence Energy Pills—this was immense wealth that many experts in the Awakening Vein Realm wouldn’t possess!

Meridian Opening Pills were equally invaluable. These elixirs assisted practitioners in reaching the Awakening Vein Realm and were extremely rare and hard to refine, each one considered a treasure!

Beyond the material rewards, showcasing one’s talents in the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition would undoubtedly bring fame across the Great Yue Dynasty, earning limitless prestige.

In such fiery youthful times, who wouldn’t desire to become renowned?

Yet, after a brief wave of excitement, the crowd quickly sobered, revealing self-deprecating smiles.

The rewards were indeed enticing, but claiming the top ranks in the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition—how easy was that?

Just Fierce Cloud Sect’s Hua Jingyang and Luoxia Sect’s Yan Qingshuang were enough to crush any hopes!

No matter how tempting the prizes, they were still far beyond reach.

Elder Chen Xuan spoke, "Now that everyone’s here, let’s set off! Get on!"

As he spoke, Elder Chen Xuan and another Outer Elder landed atop the broad back of one of the Heaven-Wind Eagles.

Another Heaven-Wind Eagle bore two more Outer Elders.

Among them was Lin Zhidong’s master, Ninth Elder Cheng Han!

Luo Cheng made a swift leap, positioning himself behind his master, Elder Chen Xuan, and gazed downward.

Qin Douyuan was still standing amidst the crowd but did not board for departure.

This surprised Luo Cheng.

He had thought Qin Douyuan would accompany them, eager to see what schemes he might employ.

The other top ten Outer Disciples also climbed atop the Heaven-Wind Eagles.

"Hold steady! Let’s go!"

Once everyone was aboard, Elder Chen Xuan gave the command.

Whoosh!

The Heaven-Wind Eagles flapped their wings, stirring up powerful winds like a storm. Their legs pushed off mightily, and they shot into the sky like arrows, vanishing into the clouds in mere moments.

"Hopefully, our Xuanyuan Sect won’t be last this time in the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition. I’ve had enough of those Fierce Cloud Sect guys’ arrogance!"

"That’s tough though..."

The various Outer Disciples muttered under their breath as they began dispersing.

An Outer Elder walking beside Qin Douyuan couldn’t help but ask, "Qin Douyuan, you’re not heading to Jinyu Peak? Does this mean you’re giving up on your wager with Luo Cheng?"

"Giving up? In your dreams!"

Qin Douyuan sneered disdainfully, "Why should I go? You don’t honestly believe he could take first place in the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition, do you? Fierce Cloud Sect’s Hua Jingyang and Luoxia Sect’s Yan Qingshuang alone will claim the top two spots. If he makes it into the top five, it would already be remarkable."

The elder chuckled, "That may be true, but before the Outer Sect Competition, who would’ve thought he’d become our Xuanyuan Sect’s Outer Sect Chief Disciple? I think Luo Cheng has real confidence. Aren’t you worried he’ll surprise everyone again, just like last time?"

Heh!

"Not only does he lack the capability, even if he had it..."

Qin Douyuan let out a cold laugh, leaving his sentence unfinished, though his gaze turned icy.

Jin Min had long arranged everything—not only to claim Luo Cheng’s life but to thoroughly humiliate him during the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition, ruining his reputation publicly!

With Elder Chen Xuan present, going to Jinyu Peak would provide no opportunity for Qin Douyuan to strike and might arouse suspicion.

By staying uninvolved, even if something happened, no one would suspect him!

Feeling the murderous intent laced within Qin Douyuan’s tone, the elder beside him guessed the underlying motives, shaking his head inwardly.

Luo Cheng, oh Luo Cheng, if there’s blame to lay, it’s on your overbearing talent and unwillingness to temper your edge. Offending the Crown Prince Hall and taking out Jin Min’s men—this time, fate will hardly spare you...