The End of the Immortal Path-Chapter 62 - 61: I Am Frighteningly Strong Now

Today’s competition was set to begin at noon.

However, the groves where each Magic Skill was located would open at random.

This meant that even after going to the back mountain, there was no telling when the grove for a coveted Magic Skill would open.

It was possible for a crowd to gather around a small grove, waiting for it to open so they could snatch the Magic Skill inside.

Of course, it was also possible for fights to break out beforehand.

Additionally, those with lower Cultivation also had a chance to pick up a Cultivation Skill that would normally be difficult to obtain.

The second round of the competition was a test of each team’s luck and choices.

But none of this mattered much to Jiang Man. He had no intention of weighing the pros and cons.

He wanted only the strongest Magic Skill.

Only that could make up for his lack of experience and technique.

As for Li Yuan and the others’ choice...

’He’s an Unparalleled Celestial Pride. Time for him to show me some respect.’

’His title didn’t get him anywhere before. Now, it should.’

’But this is a competition between the three pavilions. I wonder if being at the Qi Refining Eighth Layer is enough to stand out.’

He wasn’t too afraid of those in the same Realm. After all, this wasn’t a formal duel; he could win a battle of attrition.

But winning like that would be dishonorable and wouldn’t make him stand out.

"Old Huang, I’m heading out," Jiang Man said, bidding farewell to the Old Yellow Ox.

The ox merely raised an eyebrow slightly, ignoring him.

’If I say too much, he’ll bring up my Talent again.’

However...

Watching Jiang Man’s departing figure, the Old Yellow Ox narrowed its eyes, filled with emotion.

’His progress is truly fast.’

’It’s like he has no limits.’

It had never seen an Unparalleled Celestial Pride, but if someone were to mention the term...

...the first person that would come to its mind would undoubtedly be Jiang Man.

He had only been conscious for a mere seven months.

In that time, he had gone from an ordinary person to a genius at the Qi Refining Eighth Layer.

And from the looks of it, he had no intention of stopping whatsoever.

But...

’What month does the Magpie Bridge open this year?’

It silently calculated.

’It’s really soon.’

Jiang Man appeared on the back mountain.

He needed to meet up with Li Yuan and the others, then head to the designated grove together.

Only then could they successfully obtain the Magic Skill.

Logically, this was the best Magic Skill available. Given Li Yuan’s previous attitude, if they were to compete, they should compete for the best.

Therefore, there was a chance for them to reach a consensus.

Things would be much more convenient after that.

As soon as he arrived at the back mountain, Jiang Man saw Li Yuan and his companion.

The two of them were as early as ever.

Jiang Man specifically checked the time, expecting them to once again accuse him of being late.

But to his surprise, Li Yuan and Yan Huimin immediately surrounded him.

One stood in front and the other behind, ready to strike at any moment.

Jiang Man was baffled. "What are you doing, Young Master Li?"

"Just call me Li Yuan. There are a lot of people in the Yunqian Bureau with the surname Li. I’m afraid you’ll get them mixed up," Li Yuan said.

He then looked at Jiang Man seriously and continued, "We’ve already obtained the Qi Refining Skill you wanted. Now, we need to work together with one heart and one mind.

"Today is a battle between the three pavilions. If we have internal strife, we’ve already lost.

"You’re poor, so you must want to enter a Sect, or else you have no future.

"But because you’re poor, you’re also inexperienced and easily deceived.

"Others aren’t on your team; they certainly won’t look out for you.

"But I’m different. You and I are grasshoppers on the same rope. If I want to do well, I’ll bring you along with me.

"These are the rules of the Yunqian Bureau.

"So what you need to do now is trust me unconditionally.

"Trust my judgment, my choices.

"Only then will you have a chance to achieve a better result.

"Understand?"

Jiang Man listened to the long-winded speech with some confusion.

But to put it simply, Li Yuan was saying he was poor and weak, so he had to listen to him, and that was the right thing to do.

After a pause, Jiang Man asked curiously, "Young Master Li, have you been paying attention to my ranking recently?"

"Why would I pay attention to you? Do you pay attention to me?" Li Yuan retorted.

That question stumped Jiang Man.

It was true, he hadn’t paid any attention. Mainly because he didn’t have the energy for it.

So it was only natural that the other party didn’t waste energy paying attention to him either.

’I just brought that shame upon myself.’

Then, Jiang Man got down to business. "What are you planning to compete for this time, Young Master Li?"

Without the slightest hesitation, the other party replied, "A Mid-grade Visualization Skill."

Hearing this, Jiang Man was taken aback. "A Mid-grade Visualization Skill? But that’s not the best one."

"The best?" Li Yuan said. "Don’t tell me the ’best’ in your eyes is the Mid-grade Qi Blood Technique?"

"Isn’t it the Nine Clouds Dragon-Suppressing Seal?" Jiang Man asked in return.

The other man paused, stunned. "You do have some knowledge, but what does that have to do with you?"

"I want to compete for it. After all, if we’re going to compete, we should go for the best," Jiang Man said earnestly.

Hearing this, Li Yuan laughed. "And what makes you think you can compete for it? Do you have any idea what kind of people are after the Nine Clouds Dragon-Suppressing Seal?"

"Who could you possibly defeat if you go there?" Yan Huimin added, somewhat displeased.

’This guy is really just here to cause trouble.’

Jiang Man looked at them and explained, "You’ve misunderstood."

"Don’t talk about misunderstandings," Li Yuan interrupted. "Just tell me what gives you the right to compete for it. Convince me first."

Jiang Man nodded, then extended his hand and formed the Six Harmonies Palm.

The six palms instantly merged into one. "How about this?"

"Not enough." Li Yuan shook his head disdainfully.

Jiang Man nodded slightly and gently placed his palm on Li Yuan’s shoulder. In the next moment, the Spiritual Qi of the Qi Refining Eighth Layer surged. A terrifying weight pressed down directly from his hand onto Li Yuan’s shoulder.

In that instant, the robes on Li Yuan’s body billowed without any wind.

Then, his knees buckled slightly, and his feet sank into the dirt.

His previous disdain was replaced with shock as he stared at the person before him.

’This Spiritual Qi... it’s so much denser than mine...’

Meeting the other’s stunned and shocked gaze, Jiang Man asked calmly, "Is this enough?"

Li Yuan stared silently at the person before him, speechless.

Words could not describe the colossal waves crashing within his heart.

Jiang Man withdrew his hand and said, "Let’s go. I’ll lead you to fame."

Snapping back to his senses, Li Yuan couldn’t slip back into his role for a moment.

Only after a reminder from Yan Huimin did Li Yuan understand.

’The roles of offense and defense have been reversed.’

Yan Huimin hadn’t clearly perceived what had just happened.

But she could see that Li Yuan had seemingly been defeated.

’So Jiang Man is actually at the Qi Refining Seventh Layer too?’

"Young Master Li, are we still going to compete?" she asked.

Looking at Jiang Man’s back, Li Yuan slowly said, "Compete? With what, our heads?"

"Then what do we do?" Yan Huimin was quite anxious.

The most troublesome thing was a team without a leader.

The team would fall apart like that.

However, Li Yuan strode after him and said, "They’ll be the ones competing with their heads against us."

Yan Huimin looked utterly baffled.

But she still hurried to keep up.

Still, she couldn’t understand what exactly was going on.

’So Jiang Man is the leader now?’

As he followed, Li Yuan said with some trepidation, "I remember you were ranked fourteenth in the Cyan Cloud Pavilion."

Jiang Man nodded. "That’s right."

"So now..."

"The Cyan Cloud Pavilion isn’t publishing rankings right now. It’s been three months. Don’t you know how long three months is?"

Li Yuan fell silent.

Jiang Man looked at the people around them searching for the various groves and asked, "Are our opponents strong?"

"There might be one who’s about the same as you. You need to be careful," Li Yuan warned.

’Only one?’ Jiang Man breathed a sigh of relief internally.

Dealing with a large group would indeed be troublesome.

Because his Magic Skills were lacking, his practical combat ability was only average.

It was tough for a poor person to fight against someone of the Same Tier.

He could tell from his previous fight with Fang Yong.

"Well, well, if it isn’t Li Yuan. What are you here to compete for this time?" a female voice called out.

Hearing the voice, Jiang Man turned his head and saw the speaker looking at Li Yuan with a teasing expression.

The newcomer was none other than Fang Yuanyuan.