"Hold it."
Suddenly, from the platform occupied by the Tianyuan Sect, Elder Du stood up and spoke.
His voice clearly reached everyone's ears, astonishingly drowning out all the noisy discussions across the entire square.
"I have something to announce."
"Our main reason for representing the Four Great Sects in coming to Yuanyue City is to recruit Qin An."
"However."
"Yuanyue City falls within the territory for our Four Great Sects' disciple recruitment."
"Therefore, apart from Qin An, if any young person performs outstandingly on the arena today and catches our eye, they will be recruited as well."
Elder Du stated plainly.
The elders from the other three sects also gave slight nods.
Immediately, the entire square erupted into an uproar. The majority of martial artists began discussing fervently.
Becoming a disciple of one of the Four Great Sects was, for the young people of Yuanyue City, absolutely akin to a carp leaping over the dragon's gate — a lowly sparrow flying onto a branch and transforming into a phoenix!
"I'll give it my all! I must perform well and strive to join one of the Four Great Sects!"
"A chance to change my fate has finally arrived!"
...
The young descendants of the Four Great Families all plunged into a state of extreme excitement!
Each one nearly crushed their fists, faces flushed with pent-up fervor, itching to immediately rush onto the arena to put on a good show.
Many young people who originally hadn't planned to participate in the arena battles began to feel tempted.
"Good, let the matches begin."
Elder Du from the Tianyuan Sect waved his hand and said calmly.
As soon as Elder Du's words fell, young people immediately charged onto the arena, beginning the matches.
The arena battles proceeded with great fervor.
Every young person who ascended the stage was bursting with spirit, employing every trick in the book, striving to display their highest level.
The square erupted with sporadic bursts of cheers and shouts of encouragement.
Now, the arena battles for the descendants of the Four Great Families weren't solely for claiming the championship.
More importantly, they were an opportunity to perform well in front of the elders of the Four Great Sects and vie for a chance to enter them!
One young person after another rushed to get on the arena, eager to show off their skills.
However, Ye Yunfei found these matches utterly dull.
Given Ye Yunfei's current strength, he could easily slay even an expert at the Late Stage Earth Realm. How could he possibly be impressed by the fights between these youths with only Body Tempering realm cultivation?
Ye Yunfei's gaze swept towards Qin An from time to time.
Ye Yunfei was waiting for Qin An to make a move.
Since Qin An's awakening of the Heavenly Spirit Body, the Qin Family had appeared very aggressive.
They had allied with the other two families, plus the City Lord's Mansion, to pressure the Ye Family together.
They even intended to wipe out the Ye Family.
"Since everything started because of Qin An, let everything end with Qin An's destruction as well!"
The killing intent in Ye Yunfei's gaze towards Qin An blazed fiercely!
"Trash!"
At this moment, on the Qin Family's platform, Qin An glanced at the arena battle in the center of the square and spat out two words, appearing utterly disdainful.
"Haha... An'er, with your aptitude and strength, it's true that all the younger generation of Yuanyue City are indeed trash in your eyes."
Qin Xiong laughed.
On the platform where the Four Great Sects were situated.
"Hmph, just a bunch of mediocrities, not even worth a look."
Elder Ding from the Xiaoyao Pavilion gave a cold snort and shook her head.
She looked very disappointed.
The elders from the Ziyang Sect, Zhencang Sect, and Tianyuan Sect were the same, constantly shaking their heads.
Clearly, none of the competing young people were worthy of their notice.
"With Ye Yunfei's strength, he should easily qualify to join one of the Four Great Sects of the Great Qin Empire, right?"
High above the square, amidst the clouds, Su Qingluo's beautiful eyes were fixed on Ye Yunfei.
Apart from Ye Yunfei, she wasn't much interested in anyone else.
"Hmph, what Four Great Sects? These trashy sects, I could annihilate them all with one hand."
"Even if he can join these garbage sects, so what?"
Rong Popo, on the other hand, gave a cold snort.
She could see that Su Qingluo's heart seemed to be completely fixed on Ye Yunfei, which made her feel extremely displeased.
"Miss must have stayed too long in this small backwater of Yuanyue City."
"That's why her vision has also become narrow."
"She actually took a fancy to such a worthless boy."
"Good, this time, after taking Miss back, I must create opportunities for her to properly interact with the true young geniuses of the Eastern Region, or even the entire Primordial Continent."
"When the time comes, I believe Miss will soon forget this boy completely!"
Rong Popo thought to herself.
Meanwhile, the matches continued.
"I surrender!"
On the arena, a descendant of the Ye Family was being overpowered, constantly retreating, and shouted his surrender loudly.
"Surrender is useless."
"Die!"
The opponent was a young man from the Shi Family who sneered viciously, his long sword suddenly thrusting out and piercing the Ye descendant's heart.
This Ye descendant died on the spot!
This was the first competitor to be killed since the matches began!
"Ye Wu already surrendered! Why did you still go for the kill!"
Ye Tianpeng flew into a rage, slapped the table, and stood up, roaring at the Shi Family youth on the arena.
"Heh heh, Ye Tianpeng, you certainly command great authority."
"On the arena, weapons have no eyes. Who can guarantee there won't be casualties!"
Shi Tianyuan also stood up, sneering coldly.
"They're going too far! Patriarch, I'll go up and avenge Ye Wu!"
The Ye Family descendants were furious. Ye Xue immediately charged towards the arena.
The Shi Family youth on the arena was at Body Tempering Seventh Level. Ye Xue was also at Body Tempering Seventh Level.
"Ye Xue, be careful!"
Ye Tianpeng loudly warned from behind.
"Shi Ping, prepare to die!"
Ye Xue leaped onto the arena, immediately drew her sword, and engaged Shi Ping in a fierce battle.
The two were almost evenly matched in combat prowess.
Thus, after dozens of exchanges, it became a deadlock with neither side gaining the upper hand.
"Shi Ping, step down. Let me handle this."
Suddenly, a youth in a blue robe jumped onto the arena and said calmly.
"Yes."
Shi Ping immediately ceased his attack and jumped down from the arena.
"Shi Hong!"
Ye Xue looked at the blue-robed youth, somewhat startled, recognizing his identity.
Shi Hong's strength was at Body Tempering Ninth Level!
"Shi Hong, you're at Body Tempering Ninth Level! How dare you come up and challenge me!"
"I surrender!"
Shock and anger mingled on Ye Xue's face. She knew she was no match for Shi Hong no matter what, and prepared to jump off the arena.
"Too late."
Shi Hong gave a cold laugh, drew a long saber, moved like a meteor, and launched a domineering saber-light, fierce as thunder and lightning, directly towards Ye Xue!
Shi Hong's movements were too fast. Ye Xue, pale with fright, could only desperately wave her sword in response.
"Stop!"
Ye Tianpeng roared and charged towards the arena.
"Ye Tianpeng! Are you trying to disrupt the matches?!"
"No one is allowed onto the arena except the younger generation!"
Qin Xiong, Shi Tianyuan, and Lu Yunxiao all rushed out simultaneously, blocking Ye Tianpeng's path.
"Utterly outrageous!"
The seven elders of the Ye Family wanted to rush onto the arena to save her, but senior members from the other three families also appeared one after another, blocking the way.
On the arena.
Clang!
The sword in Ye Xue's hand was sent flying, knocked out of her grasp.
Thud!
The long saber in Shi Hong's hand cut deeply into Ye Xue's right shoulder.
"All members of the Ye Family deserve to die."
Shi Hong sneered viciously, yanked the saber out, and slashed towards Ye Xue's head!
Suddenly.
"Snow Sister, step down."
"I'll fight him."
At that moment, a calm voice suddenly rang out on the arena.
Then, Ye Xue stared in shock as a hand abruptly appeared, lightning-fast, grasping the saber blade that was descending upon her.
"Ye Yunfei!"
Ye Xue turned her head and couldn't help but cry out. She discovered Ye Yunfei was already standing beside her. The hand gripping the saber was none other than Ye Yunfei's!