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Chapter 70: Chapter 70 Registration, So What If I Bully You!
The Qingyun Trial announcement has been posted for half a month, and the start date is September 17!
Today is September 16!
Which means, tomorrow is the day the Qingyun Trial begins!
Today is the last day for registration!
Luo Cheng didn’t expect such timing; he arrived just in time. Without delay, he asked Zhang Lian:
"Zhang Lian, where do I register for the Qingyun Trial?"
"There, over there. You just need to hand over your Identity Card for registration and pay the registration fee of three Essence Energy Pills."
Zhang Lian motioned toward the other side of the plaza.
There was a stone table with an elder seated behind it, surrounded by a crowd. 𝙣𝒐𝙫𝙥𝙪𝙗.𝙘𝙤𝙢
Luo Cheng immediately made his way toward the stone table.
Zhang Lian realized his intent and quickly chased after him.
"Luo Cheng, what are you planning to do!"
Luo Cheng chuckled and replied, "What else? Of course, I’m going to register."
Zhang Lian paused briefly, then lowered his voice and said:
"I fear I haven’t explained clearly. The Qingyun Trial isn’t just about hunting Demon Beasts and earning points."
"In the Qingyun Trial, conflicts and killing aren’t prohibited! Once you set foot on Qingyun Island, there’s no sect rules to protect you! Many powerful disciples will choose to plunder other participants to secure entry into the Outer Sect!"
"Every year, people die in the Qingyun Trial!"
"Hear my advice—give it up! Wait until you break through to the Fourth Layer of the Transcendence Realm, then participate—it won’t be too late!"
Zhang Lian patiently recounted the dangers of the Qingyun Trial.
In the previous Qingyun Trial, there were nearly seven thousand participants, with over one thousand casualties—close to twenty percent of the entrants!
"Conflicts and killings aren’t prohibited?"
Luo Cheng murmured to himself, not expecting cultivation within the sect to be so brutal.
However, giving up registration never crossed his mind.
Though his current cultivation level was only at the Third Layer of the Transcendence Realm, his strength exceeded fifteen thousand pounds, surpassing even ordinary Fourth Layer martial artists!
And that wasn’t even accounting for his mastery of the Heavenly Fall Four Forms Swordsmanship or the perfected Heavy Mountain Fist Technique!
Luo Cheng believed that with his current strength, he had the ability to protect himself in the Qingyun Trial.
He had offended Outer Elder Qin Douyuan, Core Disciple Jin Min, and now added another—Elder He!
Luo Cheng was acutely aware of his predicament and knew he must establish himself quickly within the Xuanyuan Sect and become an Outer Disciple!
Moreover, Luo Cheng had another reason he couldn’t pass up the Qingyun Trial.
To break through in the True Dragon Technique, he needed to devour Beast Souls and Martial Souls!
The Qingyun Trial was undoubtedly the perfect opportunity!
There was no room to miss it.
"Zhang Lian, thank you, but I know what I’m doing."
Luo Cheng smiled at Zhang Lian and turned to walk toward the registration area.
"You..."
Zhang Lian was at a loss for words.
This guy... did he even hear what I said? This trial could genuinely lead to death!
The two arrived at the registration area, and Luo Cheng was just about to enter to register.
"Zhang Lian, what are you doing here? Don’t tell me, with your incompetence, that you’re thinking of registering for the Qingyun Trial?"
A sinister voice sounded nearby.
Luo Cheng turned to look.
It was a black-clothed youth with narrow eyes and a hooked nose, emanating a sinister aura. A mocking sneer was etched on the corner of his lips.
The nearby servant disciples appeared terrified of him and quickly dispersed, leaving only Luo Cheng and Zhang Lian standing.
Zhang Lian’s face turned angry as he coldly replied, "Han Feng, stop pushing your luck!"
"And what if I am?"
The black-clothed youth, Han Feng, didn’t care in the slightest. His menacing eyes looked down at Zhang Lian as he sneered:
"You’re shouting so loudly, but do you dare to register for the Qingyun Trial alongside me? If not, get lost! Stop embarrassing yourself, you useless trash!"
Zhang Lian clenched his fists tightly, his face dark and dejected, but he ultimately stepped aside helplessly.
"Haha! What did I say? Truly a piece of trash!"
Han Feng laughed boisterously, arrogance overflowing.
Luo Cheng frowned and asked softly, "Who is this person?"
Zhang Lian gritted his teeth and replied solemnly, "Han Feng, from the neighboring Lanling Peak! He’s incredibly domineering and ruthless. He’s held a grudge against me ever since I stopped him from harassing female disciples of our Purple Rhythm Peak!"
"Unfortunately, he broke through to the Fourth Layer of the Transcendence Realm long ago; I’m no match for him..."
Zhang Lian sighed, then lowered his voice suddenly and cautioned, "Luo Cheng, you must be careful. Han Feng is extremely dangerous and bears grudges over the smallest things! He’s good friends with Li Hui. If he finds out you defeated Li Hui, he definitely won’t let you go!"
"Oh?"
Luo Cheng cast Han Feng a casual glance.
Han Feng immediately noticed Luo Cheng.
Aside from Zhang Lian, only Luo Cheng hadn’t retreated or given way to him!
"Who are you? How dare you not get out of my way!"
Han Feng’s aggressive gaze landed on Luo Cheng, questioning sharply.
Luo Cheng raised his brow, indifferent to Han Feng’s arrogance, and said flatly, "Luo Cheng."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Lian inwardly groaned, realizing the potential trouble Luo Cheng might incur by announcing his name and quickly tried to persuade him: "Let’s just leave this place now!"
"Hold it!"
Han Feng extended his hand, stopping Zhang Lian’s retreat. His sharp eyes fixed on Luo Cheng as his pupils narrowed: "Luo Cheng... Did you defeat Li Hui?"
"That’s right."
Luo Cheng nodded.
Han Feng’s sneer deepened as his eyes scanned Luo Cheng from head to toe. Coldly, he said, "Do you know Li Hui is a friend of mine?"
"What difference does it make if I know or don’t?"
Luo Cheng’s tone remained indifferent.
Han Feng’s eyelids lowered slightly, his fingers cracking audibly as he smiled sinisterly:
"Well, you’ve got guts for sure, talking to me like that! But having guts isn’t always a good thing! Do you know what happens when you oppose me?"
Luo Cheng shook his head, "I don’t know, and I don’t need to know. Move. You’re blocking the way!"
Hiss!
The surrounding servant disciples gasped audibly.
They all knew Han Feng’s terrifying reputation: bolstered by his connections with Lanling Peak’s Manager Elders, he ran rampant, striking fear in others. Those who crossed him never ended well!
No one expected Luo Cheng to dare provoke Han Feng publicly!
Sure enough!
"What did you say!"
Han Feng burst out in fury, his eyes inundated with killing intent like a venomous snake.
"Since you’re seeking death, I’ll grant your wish!"
Han Feng roared, his robes stirring despite the lack of wind as he prepared to strike.
At the critical moment.
"Han Feng, stop!"
Zhang Lian stepped in front of Luo Cheng.
Han Feng’s face darkened in rage as he shouted, "What, you’re defending him? Then I’ll just deal with both of you today!"
Zhang Lian’s expression shifted slightly, and he raised his voice: "Han Feng, don’t forget the sect’s rules—private fights are forbidden! Are you going to disregard the elders and break the rules openly?"
The commotion had already caught the attention of the registration elder, who glanced over indifferently.
Han Feng’s expression stiffened suddenly, and he let out a cold snort, glaring at Luo Cheng:
"Consider yourself lucky today. But you won’t always have such luck. Next time we meet, I’ll make you kneel and lick the soles of my shoes!!"
Luo Cheng ignored him and approached the stone table, handing over three Essence Energy Pills and his Identity Token:
"Elder, I want to register for the Qingyun Trial."
