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"Such a big crowd.

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nEntering the fighting arena, Li Fuchen could feel the pressure coming from the audience that packed the seats in all directions.

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nYunwu City's arena could only hold thousands of people, whereas the Cang Lan outer sect's arena could easily hold tens of thousands of people. There was a saying that mentioned, once the headcount reached tens of thousands, they would appear to be like the front of a mountain with a magnificent and grand view.

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"You will first draw your lots.

" Xiao Changfeng instructed the 20 participants.

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"Yes!

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nLi Fuchen and the group went up the stage and reached into the draw box and each took a lot.

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nLi Fuchen got lot number 3.

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nEven though the outer sect disciple tournament was highly regarded, it didn't have any complicated processes nor did it have any hosts. Seated at the rostrum were the inner sect elders and higher ups, they gave nods to Xiao Changfeng which meant to start the tournament.

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nWith the rankings tournament started, the pair who drew lot number 1 came up to the stage.

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nThey were Guan Xue and Wu Qingmei.

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nRoar!

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nAs the two came up the stage, the spectators were roused. Especially those male inner sect disciples, who began to whistle and cheer.

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"Guan Xue shimei, I do not plan to give you a handicap.

" Wu Qingmei drew her sword, giving a chuckle.

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nGuan Xue remained indifferent,

"There is no need for you to do that.

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"Careful now.

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nLifting her wooden sword, Wu Qingmei swayed her body and multiple sword shadows descended towards Guan Xue, with each shadow faster than the next.

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nPeak-tier, yellow class sword art - Squall Quick Sword.

nWith a stretch and shake of Guan Xue's arm, layers of swords the likes of Plum Blossoms countered Wu Qingmei's Squall Quick Sword.

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nPeak-tier, yellow class sword art - Blossom Sword Style.

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nClang, cling, clang…

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nBoth of them floated gracefully like butterflies in a garden. But each of their strikes were without mercy, hidden with the intent to kill, sharp and heartless.

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"Wu Qingmei's cultivation and technique is slightly better, but Guan Xue's body refinement neutralized that advantage.

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nBelow the stage, Li Fuchen was observing their match.

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nHe could tell that Wu Qingmei's physical strength was weaker than Guan Xue's and it was taking a toll on her.

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nBut on the other side, Wu Qingmei entered the sect earlier than Guan Xue, which allowed her more time to cultivate, causing a disadvantage for Guan Xue.

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nAfter exchanging almost a hundred moves, Wu Qingmei took the initiative to execute her signature move.

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"Squall Variation!

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nWu Qingmei's Squall Quick Sword had already attained completion stage, and with the signature move executed, it was as though hundreds of arrows were released all at once. Anyone who was slightly inferior in terms of sword arts would have all their weak points exploited by this move.

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"Thousand Blossoms.

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nA pity that Guan Xue's sword arts talent seemed to be better than Wu Qingmei's. The display of her sword move was as though sword like flowers blossoming, spreading out extravagantly to neutralize Wu Qingmei's signature move.

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"Solo Branch.

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nNot waiting for Wu Qingmei to switch moves, Guan Xue changed her sword stance and linked her signature move to the first move of the Blossom Sword Style. With the blossomed flowers retracting, Guan Xue stuck her sword at Wu Qingmei's throat in a flash.

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"It's your lost.

" Guan Xue spoke in a calm demeanor.

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nWu Qingmei was disappointed,

"Great sword moves, Guan Xue shimei.

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nThere was unwillingness in her heart. Had it not been for her weaker physical condition and also her not being as nimble as Guan Xue, she perhaps wouldn't have lost. But she had to admit that Guan Xue's sword arts talent was greater than hers and Guan Xue's understanding of the way of the sword was deeper than hers too.

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"A great display of the Blossom Sword Style.

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nOn the spectators seats, an inner sect female disciple who had skin white as snow, raised her brows.

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nShe was the titled Blossom Sword, Chen Fanghua.

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nAnd the reason why she was titled Blossom Sword was because the sword style she practiced was related to Blossoms.

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nDuring her outer sect period, she practiced the Blossom Sword Style.

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nNow that she was in the inner sect, she now practiced the Myriad Blossom Sword Style.

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nThus she paid extra attention to Guan Xue who practiced the Blossom Sword Style too.

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"The Squall Quick Sword was actually not bad, but lacked the ability to adapt.

" Cloud Sword, Liu Qianhe also gave commentary on Wu Qingmei's sword arts.

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nWith the match between Guan Xue and Wu Qingmei having ended, the ones who drew lot number 2, went up on stage.

nThey were Hong Feng and Shang Guan Hong.

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nShang Guan Hong was victorious.

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"Lot number 3, enter the stage.

" The referee instructed in a loud voice.

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"It's my turn.

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nWith a flash, Li Fuchen leapt onto the stage.

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nOn the opposite side, a figure suddenly appeared too.

nWith his eyes focused, it was one of the 10 Prodigies, Sun Jun.

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nSun Jun who heard of Li Fuchen's menacing name, was complaining of his bad luck in his heart.

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nOut of the 19, he only didn't wanted to meet 4 of them, but Li Fuchen had to be one of the 4.

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nSeriously injuring Qing Shaoyu with a single punch was something Sun Jun thought he cannot achieve.

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nBut for him to concede was an impossible task. He was rather confident in his own sword arts skill.

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"Li Fuchen, take this!

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nWith Sun Jun taking the initiative, the sword flashed like a venomous snake's tuned tongue and the speed of the blade was extremely quick.

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nPeak-tier, yellow class sword art - Snake Eye Sword Style.

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"Clear Breeze Flow.

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nWith the trance stage Clear Breeze Sword Style in the hands of Li Fuchen, it was as though a trash sword style was brought back to the peak.

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nIt was only one swing of the blade, but Sun Jun felt as though Li Fuchen executed dozens of blades. Every blade could be real and thus every blade could become a fatal blow.

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nClink, clank, clunk…

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nAlthough Sun Jun was the first to attack but he was the first to start backing off too.

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nHe had no other choice but retreat. Had he not done so, he would have lost there and then.

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n'I got to win against my opponent using only my sword skills.'

nLi Fuchen didn't rely on one bit of his physical strength advantage.

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nIn order to appear outstanding and showcase his dazzling talents, he had to first display his sword skills.

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nA dozen moves later, Li Fuchen thwarted the Snake Eye Sword Style of Sun Jun.

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"You are strong, I willingly admit defeat.

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nSun Jun had a bitter smile on his face. He thought his sword skills were good but Li Fuchen's sword skills were totally on the next level. Every move and stance was executed flawlessly, like a Pegasus maneuvering in the sky. He was totally unable to match up to Li Fuchen's rhythm.

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"You are too kind.

" Li Fuchen cupped his fist to show respect.

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nYu Wen Tian who drew the lot number 4, used only 1 sword move to settle his opponent.

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nWith the display of his overwhelming ability, came about loud roars and cheers.

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nEveryone was determined that he would be this year's outer sect disciples tournament's best and no one would be able to stop him.

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nIn the fifth round, it was Zhao Mingyue against Fang Liehai.

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nFang Liehai was strong but Zhao Mingyue was much stronger. When his Raging Waves Sword Style met against the Bright Moon Sword Style, it was as though meeting its nemesis, totally unable to demonstrate an ounce of ability.

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nWith the signature move 'Bright Moon Rising' revealed, it resulted in Fang Liehai spitting blood and falling off the stage.

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"Mingyue shimei sure lives up to the name as the granddaughter of the grand elder. Such terrifying talent.

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"Within the outer sect, other than Yu Wen Tian, it seems only Shang Guan Hong can match up against Mingyue shimei.

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"Shang Guan Hong is the grandson of Shang Guan elder and has the same amount of talent.

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nNext was Gao Changtian against Qing Shaoyu, with Gao Changtian winning.

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nVery quickly, after the first rounds of matches, the top 10 emerged.

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nAchieving top 10 in the tournament meant the award of vast amount of contribution points.

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nFirst place: 100,000 points

nSecond and third place: 80,000 points

nFourth and fifth place: 60,000 points

nSixth to tenth place: 30,000 points

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nIt can be said that within the Cang Lan Sect, only the disciples were treated the with the best.

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nEven highly respected outer sect elders wouldn't get so many contribution points like disciples could. That was mainly due to the many awards disciples could strive for.

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nRewards were given when one quickly attained ranks in cultivation techniques or even when attaining high places during tournaments.

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nOnce you were an inner sect disciples, there would be plenty of opportunities for more contribution points. If you were to display an outstanding talent, you would basically be rewarded with an endless supply of points.

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