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The two were an old man and a young man. The old man was none other than the Sword Venerable, who was famous throughout Zhongzhou. He looked like a little old man, dressed in a linen robe, and looked extremely inconspicuous. However, no one dared to underestimate him in the slightest, after all, his identity and strength were extremely famous in Zhongzhou.

Beside the Sword Venerable stood Tang Ying, his face cold and stern, standing silently behind him like a statue.

Upon hearing Lei Zunzhe's voice, Jian Zunzhe didn't say much, only rolled his eyes, and then quietly sat down in his seat. Tang Ying stood quietly behind Jian Zunzhe with his head down.

"Heh heh, Old Man Jian still has the same foul temper. It seems he still harbors resentment about that match from back then..."

Just as Sword Venerable took his seat, a sinister figure suddenly echoed across the mountaintop. A pitch-black figure flashed up from under Lei Shan's feet and appeared at his seat in the blink of an eye, sitting down directly.

The figure that appeared was an old man dressed in black, with a deep gloom on his face. His eyes had one black and one white pupil, which looked extremely eerie. Behind him followed a young figure.

"Back then, I was only defeated by him because of bad luck. Compared to someone who couldn't even last a hundred moves against Venerable Feng, I was much better. Don't you agree, Venerable Huangquan?"

As the Sword Venerable finished speaking, the Yellow Spring Venerable's face instantly darkened. Just as he was about to speak, his expression suddenly changed, and he looked up at the sky.

Seeing the appearance of Venerable Huangquan, the people on the mountaintop seemed to sense something and looked in the direction Venerable Huangquan was gazing.

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Chapter 103 The Conference Begins, Old Friends [Seventh Update]

As everyone looked towards the horizon, a howling azure wind swept out from the distant sky, carrying a sharp aura, and instantly spread towards the mountain peak.

"This guy is clearly the fastest, but he always arrives last..."

Sword Master looked up at the howling wind in the sky, a faint smile on his face, and spoke.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, the roaring blue wind stopped after reaching the mountain peak, as if a gentle breeze had passed by. Two figures descended from the wind and landed at their seats.

The elderly man among them had long hair casually draped over his back, dressed in a blue robe, and looked extremely dashing. Even the mountains could be vaguely seen, retaining traces of his youthful handsomeness. It was likely that he was an extremely dashing and handsome man in his youth...

Countless gentle breezes swirled around Venerable Wind, a faint smile playing on his lips. Behind him stood a young girl in green robes, who appeared to be the closed-door disciple everyone had mentioned earlier, Mu Qingluan.

"Even Venerable Feng is here! This year's Four Directions Pavilion Conference has all four Venerables gathered together. It's truly a rare and grand occasion!"

"This Four Directions Pavilion Conference has truly been a worthwhile trip, as I was able to witness the presence of the Four Venerable Ones!"

"I just wonder who will ultimately benefit from this conference..."

With the arrival of Venerable Wind, another wave of excited exclamations erupted atop the mountain. The crowd screamed and stared with fervent eyes at the four Venerables above.

Upon seeing Venerable Wind arrive, Venerable Thunder and Venerable Sword both rose slightly, cupped their hands and smiled at Venerable Wind, and invited him to take a seat.

After all, among the four Venerables, Venerable Wind became famous much earlier than the others, and his seniority was far greater than that of Venerable Thunder and Venerable Sword. Moreover, judging solely from strength, Venerable Wind was undoubtedly the strongest among the four Venerables.

Since the Wind and Thunder Pavilion and the Myriad Swords Pavilion have no conflicts with the Starfall Pavilion, they naturally won't antagonize Venerable Wind.

Only Venerable Huangquan stood to the side, his face gloomy as he looked at Venerable Feng. He then turned slightly away, showing no intention of greeting Venerable Feng.

Seeing the reactions of the others, Venerable Wind ignored Venerable Yellow Spring beside him, bypassed Venerable Yellow Spring, cupped his hands in return to Venerable Thunder and Venerable Sword, and then sat down again with the two with a smile.

Although the four pavilions restrain each other and are wary of each other's competition, this is all within the realm of normal competition. Only the Yellow Springs Pavilion and the Starfall Pavilion have a considerable rift between them.

Moreover, Venerable Wind himself disliked Venerable Yellow Spring's gloomy personality and unscrupulous methods. Seeing Venerable Yellow Spring's appearance, Venerable Wind had no intention of talking to him and remained indifferent.

Following behind Venerable Feng, Mu Qingluan, like the other disciples, stood quietly behind him, saying nothing, merely observing the atmosphere on the field...

Seeing that everyone was seated, Lei Zun Zhe did not hesitate any longer. He coughed lightly, and the clouds in the sky seemed to roar for a moment. The sudden thunderclap silenced the entire mountaintop.

Looking at the silent mountaintop, a hint of satisfaction flashed in Lei Zun Zhe's eyes. He then spoke loudly, "Today is the day that my Feng Lei Pavilion is holding the Four Directions Pavilion Assembly. Thank you all for your support. I believe you are all very clear about the rules of Feng Lei Pavilion. During the assembly, I hope that nothing will happen that would affect the assembly. Otherwise, Feng Lei Pavilion will definitely investigate to the end."

The Thunder Venerable's calm voice, like thunder, resounded across the mountain peak, echoing in everyone's ears. Some disciples with lower strength trembled, whether from excitement or from being unable to withstand the energy contained in his voice...

Lei Zunzhe's words carried a hint of domineering arrogance, which, combined with the surging thunder in the sky, unconsciously convinced people of his power. The terror of a Dou Zun powerhouse was evident from this.

Looking at the orderly venue, Venerable Lei nodded in satisfaction. He then waved his hand and spoke again: "Today's Four Directions Pavilion Conference has fifty-three participants, including the four disciples of the Four Directions Pavilion. As usual, this conference will begin with a free-for-all until only eight people remain. Now, let's begin!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a faint chime rang out, and then a series of figures flew towards the silver plaza in the center. They were clearly the contestants that Venerable Lei had mentioned.

The figure standing behind the several Venerables also moved and flew towards the Silver Plaza after Venerable Lei finished speaking.

The appearance of the four Venerable Ones' personal disciples naturally brought the entire competition to its climax, and the crowd cheered continuously.

Watching the figures flying towards the Silver Plaza, Xiao Fan glanced at the contestants and soon spotted a familiar figure – none other than Lin Yan, whom he had met in the inner courtyard.

"The strength of a four-star Dou Huang, huh...?"

Xiao Fan looked at Lin Yan in the arena. It had been two years since they last met. The last time Xiao Fan and Xiao Yan returned to the inner courtyard, they found Lin Yan among the crowd of their class.

Apart from Hu Jia and Wu Hao who remained in the inner courtyard, Liu Qing, Lin Xiuya, Lin Yan, Han Yue, and others had all left the inner courtyard.

Upon seeing Lin Yan again, a look of reminiscence appeared on Xiao Fan's face.

"It's Lin Yan!"

Beside Xiao Fan, Zi Yan also saw Lin Yan in the crowd. With a look of surprise on her face, she pointed at him and said with a hint of delight in her voice.

Upon hearing Zi Yan's words, Xiao Yan followed her gaze and spotted Lin Yan flying towards the silver plaza. A smile appeared on his face.

Xiao Yan didn't expect to run into Lin Yan again at the Four Directions Pavilion Conference. He glanced around Lin Yan but didn't see anyone else. Then, Xiao Yan and the others focused their attention on Lin Yan.

"Hehe, I didn't expect that Venerable Lei's beloved disciple has already reached such a level, and even asked you to help her hide her level. It seems that your Wind and Thunder Pavilion wants to retain the championship of this tournament."

As everyone watched Feng Qing'er fall into the arena, the Sword Venerable addressed the Thunder Venerable, saying that compared to Feng Qing'er, his disciple Tang Ying was still half a step behind and probably had no chance of winning the championship.

Upon hearing Sword Venerable's words, Thunder Venerable smiled slightly, cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to Sword Venerable, and chuckled, "Hehe, Qing'er's identity is special, as you all know..."

Seeing that all the disciples participating in the competition had taken their places on the silver plaza, Venerable Lei did not delay and said directly, "Next, the competition begins!"

As Lei Zunzhe finished speaking, the crowd occupying various positions on the silver plaza instantly unleashed a fierce aura.

More than fifty auras at the Douhuang level suddenly erupted, instantly eliciting cheers from the onlookers.

Xiao Yan watched the battle on the silver plaza, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes.

These Dou Huangs, all under thirty years old and at least three-star Dou Huangs, possessed talent that would make them true prodigies among the younger generation in the Black Corner Region. However, in the Central State, such talent barely qualified them for entry...

This explains why Zhongzhou is the center of the entire Dou Qi Continent...

Since spotting Lin Yan, Xiao Fan and the others have focused their attention more on him.

Of the fifty-three people in the arena, only eight could advance, and excluding the disciples of the four pavilion masters, four spots were already taken.

In other words, the remaining forty-nine people will compete for the last four spots, and many of them are at the level of a seven- or eight-star Dou Huang.

According to Xiao Yan's observation, Lin Yan's current strength is only a four-star Dou Huang, just barely exceeding the qualification to participate in the tournament. His chances of getting a final advancement opportunity are extremely slim...

Feng Qing'er, Wang Chen, Tang Ying, and Mu Qingluan occupied the four corners of the Silver Plaza, unleashing their peak Dou Huang strength. The other contestants around them tacitly refrained from provoking them and engaged in battle among themselves.

Feng Qing'er and the others did not take the initiative to make a move. They simply stood quietly in place, watching the many contestants fighting together, like spectators, enjoying their battle. Only when others stepped into their area would they make a move and knock them off the competition stage.

The battle had barely begun when, within minutes, more than a dozen Dou Huangs were seriously injured and forced to withdraw from the competition.

After all, in such a chaotic battle, even the strongest warrior could be caught off guard and suffer a crushing defeat if they incurred the wrath of the crowd and were surrounded and attacked. Therefore, these injured Battle Emperors chose to withdraw from the competition immediately, because continuing to fight would likely result in more than just injuries.

Despite the elimination of many Dou Huangs, the competition on Silver Plaza continued.

"Hey, Lin Yan, I wonder what kind of amazing encounter he had, that he's still on stage."

Xiao Yan looked at Lin Yan on the field and a smile appeared on his face.

Logically, in such a chaotic battle, the ones who would suffer the most are contestants with low strength like Lin Yan. However, Lin Yan has relied on his agility to dodge the attacks time and time again, constantly moving and dodging on the competition stage, and has persisted until now.

"Senior brother, how long do you think Lin Yan can hold out?"

Xiao Yan moved closer to Xiao Fan and looked at Lin Yan on the stage. Lin Yan, like a duck, dodged the attacks of others with ugly movements, constantly turning around. With a smile on his face, he asked Xiao Fan a question.

In his eyes, he could also see that Lin Yan's ability to survive until now was due to the uniqueness of his movement technique; the quality of this movement technique was probably not much different from that of the Three Thousand Thunderclaps...

Fortuitous encounters aren't unique to Xiao Yan; it seems Lin Yan also had his own opportunities during his years of wandering in Zhongzhou...

Xiao Fan listened to Xiao Yan's words, a smile playing on his lips, and said, "I think he can make it into the top eleven."

"eleven!?"

Xiao Yan looked up at Xiao Fan, his tone surprised, and then said, "Impossible. Although Lin Yan's movement technique is strange, the remaining Dou Huangs are all far stronger than him. He couldn't have lasted this long just by relying on his movement technique."

"I think he'll only make it into the top 20 at most."

Chapter 104 Rescuing the Savior [Eighth Update]

Hearing Xiao Yan's prediction, Xiao Fan's lips curled up slightly. Xiao Fan knew exactly what would happen next, which was why he dared to guess that Lin Yan had entered the top eleven.

Just like now, Xiao Fan was pondering whether or not to expose Xiao Yan, thus provoking the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan and the Wind and Thunder Pavilion...

"Junior brother, you've had it too easy. You need to feel the pressure from now on..."

Seeing Xiao Yan staring excitedly at Lin Yan, Xiao Fan's lips curled up. He then coughed lightly and turned his gaze to Feng Qing'er. Feng Qing'er's current strength was only at the Dou Zong level. As a whetstone for Xiao Yan at this moment... that was enough!

After pondering for a while, Xiao Fan didn't speak again. Instead, he and Xiao Yan carefully observed the competition on the square.

Under the watchful eyes of Xiao Fan and the others, although the battle was still raging on the plaza, Lin Yan always managed to narrowly dodge each attack with his unpredictable movements and remain standing.

Although Lin Yan looked extremely disheveled every time he dodged an attack, he was able to evade the attacks effectively. Such agility was indeed very rare.

"No way! Could he really make it into the top eleven?"

Xiao Yan watched Lin Yan constantly moving around in the square, his figure as nimble as a monkey, dodging the attacks of each contestant. A look of surprise appeared on his face.

Finally, after everyone fought, only eleven figures remained on the square.

"They really are in the top eleven!?"

Looking at the remaining eleven people, Xiao Yan glanced at Xiao Fan beside him with some surprise. If it weren't for the presence of the four Venerables, Xiao Yan would have thought that Xiao Fan had secretly made a move.

However, at this moment, only one figure remained, each occupying a corner of the square. Apart from the disciples of the four Venerables, the rest of them looked somewhat disheveled. Moreover, among the remaining few, the weakest was a seven-star or eight-star Dou Huang.