Chapter 2389 - Lin Jiangxian's Sword
After Luo Tianxi was done speaking, he simply introduced the rules before the banquet began. Aside from those who came from the nine testing grounds, there were also those invited and geniuses from Heaven’s Gate. But the disciples of Heaven’s Gate took a considerable portion.
But they were required to partake in a test before they could be at the banquet. They didn’t have to go to the Heavenly Barren Realm and had received special treatment. The main things in the Heavenly Barren Realm were the treasures and opportunities, as great opportunities followed significant risk.
Profound Sky Venerable led the deacons of the Heavenly Saint Courtyard, flew down from the Heavenly Barren Divine Stage, and approached the nearby bookstand with many jade slips on it. Each jade slip had a name, and those called out would have to go on the Heavenly Barren Divine Stage.
When a hundred people appeared on the Heavenly Barren Divine Stage, Profound Sky Venerable said, “You guys will fight amongst yourselves. Only ten people will move on to the next round.”
This was a brutal competition, but there was nothing they could do since there were too many people participating in the Heavenly Barren Banquet. So, they had to filter out the true geniuses quickly.
When Profound Sky Venerable was done speaking, a fight immediately occurred with constellations and dao flowers opening, attracting everyone’s gazes, including Lin Yun.
The outcome was soon determined. Those who could make it to the next round were all ninth-stage Saint Lords. It was no wonder that Xiong Tiannan and Ao Jue decided to give up, since they couldn't fight these people. Ninth-stage Saint Lords were on a whole new level after going through three tribulations.
Lin Yun muttered, “There aren’t any ninth-stage Saint Lords from the ninth testing ground.”
According to Lin Jiangxian, those in the ninth testing ground were the youngest, meaning they also had a lower cultivation.
The next few rounds were also brutal, and everyone became heated when names from the nine testing grounds were called out. After all, those people fought their way out of the Heavenly Barren Realm.
“Those from the Heavenly Barren Realm are on a whole new level.”
“Not many geniuses from Heaven’s Gate can fight with those from the Heavenly Barren Realm, and they would only die if they ran into each other. I fathom that the protagonists are probably those from the Heavenly Barren Realm.” Many people noticed that those from the Heavenly Barren Realm could quickly suppress disciples from Heaven’s Gate.
Finally, Lin Jiangxian’s name was called out. No one paid much attention to her, since most people would neglect the ninth testing ground when mentioning the Heavenly Barren Realm. Of the hundred people who were called out with Lin Jiangxian, Di Feng was one of them. He was a primordial beast and from the same clan as Tuoba Hong. He might seem young, but he was stronger than Tuoba Hong.
“Who’s stronger? He or Tuoba Hong?” Ao Jue asked in concern.
“He’s stronger.” Xiong Tiannan was also nervous. The Heavenly Barren Banquet’s intensity was high, and many people were killed before they could even admit defeat.
But Lin Yun was calm as he wore a smile. He was confident in Lin Jiangxian.
“Her sword is really fast... I can’t even keep up with it...”
“It’s not just fast, but it seemed to contain a certain profundity that overlapped space together before piercing with a sword.”
“Who is she? Which clan did she come from?” Everyone was shocked as they began to look into Lin Jiangxian’s background.
Luo Tianxi’s eyes lit up from his throne. Even Xia Qingyun and Ye Wuhen beside her were shocked as well.
“Sect Master, she’s Lin Jiangxian, a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Pavilion. Her master is Firmament Nether,” a Venerable said, recognizing Lin Jiangxian’s origin.
Luo Tianxi fell into deep thoughts, then asked, “She’s with Flower Burial from the ninth testing ground, right?”
“Yeah.”
Luo Tianxi smiled as he looked forward to Flower Burial’s strength.
Di Feng’s face was pale as he lay on the ground, and he was stopped by a gaze just when he wanted to release his Heavenly Moonhowl Wolf’s bloodline. The look came from Profound Sky Venerable.
Profound Sky Venerable was shocked by Lin Jiangxian’s strength, realizing that Lin Yun was shining too brightly to outshine her during the ninth testing ground.
“That’s enough. It’s not embarrassing for you to lose to someone from the ninth testing ground,” Profound Sky Venerable said coldly.
“That old man is pretty prideful,” Lin Yun smiled. Then again, the ninth testing ground should be the weakest, and they were brought here by Profound Sky Venerable. So, it was no wonder that Profound Sky Venerable looked so prideful.
“The ninth testing ground?”
“Someone from the ninth testing ground defeated Di Feng?” Profound Sky Venerable’s words caused an uproar, with everyone shocked.
Di Feng’s face became ashen, and he knew that Profound Sky Venerable was striking a blow to his arrogance. Hence, he could only leave with a dark face.
On the other hand, Lin Jiangxian was calm as she sheathed her sword.
“Lass, you’ve hidden yourself pretty deeply,” Profound Sky Venerable smiled when Lin Jiangxian walked past him.
Lin Jiangxian merely nodded and left without saying a word.
On the other hand, an uproar broke out in the surrounding area. The Heavenly Barren Banquet had finally become interesting, with everyone feeling their blood boiling with fighting spirits.