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"Isn't it a small world? I didn't expect to run into you here." Seeing an acquaintance, both of them couldn't help but sigh. Meeting someone familiar in a foreign place is indeed a pleasant surprise.
"Yeah, I didn't expect to see you either. What brings you to the Southern Region? Are you here for training as well?" Wu Zhi Dao sat down on the other side and said with a smile.
"It's a long story; I guess you could say I'm here for training. How long have you been in the Southern Region?" Ren Pingsheng suddenly found it hard to start talking about past experiences and could only vaguely cover it up.
"About five years now. It was a coincidence that brought me here, and I’ve just treated it as training ever since, without going back."
"Are you planning to return? Or will you continue staying here?"
"We'll see. I'm not considering it in the short term; I'll think about it when my cultivation improves," Wu Zhi Dao replied. It seemed he would be staying in the Southern Region for quite some time.
"I see. I might leave in a year! I just need to go back to Snow State, but I don't know how long that will take." Ren Pingsheng said uncertainly. The journey was long, and it was hard to predict how much time it would take.
"It's a pity that the method I used to come here is no longer available; otherwise, I could have helped you return quickly."
"Haha, it's fine. I'll eventually get back; it's just a matter of time. There may be some hardships along the way, but for martial artists like us, isn't that also a form of cultivation?"
It had been nine years since they last met. This time they saw each other again, and neither had changed much; they had simply matured from their youthful selves.
"Ladies and gentlemen, this time the title ceremony will be hosted by Sister. It is an honor for Sister to have so many of you here today. Recently, our sect obtained some rare Bitter Sea Tea, and we have prepared some for everyone to taste," Feng Luan said from her seat at the head table, smiling gracefully.
"Bitter Sea Tea? Is it the legendary tea that can purify the soul, enhance wisdom, and is beneficial for breakthroughs in cultivation?" one genius whispered excitedly.
"That's right; this tea is indeed that one. Its annual production is extremely limited, so these are truly precious. Please don't waste it and savor it carefully." She raised her teacup and gently spoke.
Knowing the benefits of this tea, the geniuses couldn't help but feel excited. Many of them were on the verge of breakthroughs; since this tea was beneficial for such progress, they naturally wouldn't refuse it. Perhaps with sufficient Artistic Conception and mastery of sword intent, they could break through instantly.
"Bitter Sea Tea?" Ren Pingsheng looked at the tea cup, where the yellowed tea leaves floated up and down. His thoughts were somewhat unsettled, and then he gently took a sip.
The tea was bitter on the palate, tasting like Coptis chinensis, but savoring it brought an endless aftertaste. Just like life, it is always bitter before sweet; suffering far outweighs joy and harvest.
Gradually, his heart began to fluctuate, as if he had experienced countless lifetimes and seen the vicissitudes of life. Some obsessions slowly faded away, and his spirit became lighter.
"Indeed, it is good tea, but I still can't get used to it," Ren Pingsheng said calmly as he opened his eyes. He rarely drank tea; for a martial artist like him, drinking wine was more suitable.
"Wow, Ren Brother, this tea is so bitter; it's not good at all," Yi Qingyi complained with a frown, sticking out her little tongue. To her, anything sweet was delicious, while anything bitter was not.
"Hehe, then don't drink it. There are so many good things here; take your time eating!" He chuckled and patted her head gently.
"Well, but you are really strange. Why do you still drink something so bitter?"
"Uh... tastes differ. Just like you like sweet things, they all like bitter things," Ren Pingsheng thought for a moment and found an excuse.
"Sigh! You really don't know how to enjoy," Yi Qingyi said with a tone of regret, patting Ren Pingsheng's shoulder half in comfort and half in helplessness.
"Haha, you little one, it seems you don't want to eat these good things anymore; where did all this chatter come from?"
"Hmph, I won't say anything," she huffed lightly but still couldn't bear to part with the delicious food, lowering her head and ignoring Ren Pingsheng.
"Haha, thank you, Phoenix Luan Fairy, for the tea; this tea truly lives up to its reputation." Bai Chongguang stood up and cupped his hands in thanks, while other martial artists also expressed their gratitude.
"No need to be polite. Honorary Assembly, I believe you all understand that our gathering's purpose is merely to exchange experiences and trade some treasures. The further we go in cultivation, the more difficult it becomes; relying solely on oneself is always fraught with challenges. As you can see, this is an inner space created by a royal-level expert; it is incredibly solid. You can all feel free to showcase your skills on the Dueling Platform." Phoenix Luan said with a light smile as she looked at the talented individuals below.
"Haha, that's right! We gather here merely for sparring. I Sky-Soaring Martial Sovereign will go first; I wonder who will come to teach me?" A man stood up and swiftly made his way to the Dueling Platform.
"Sky-Soaring Martial Sovereign Zhuo Feng; I didn't expect him to be so impatient; he hasn't changed at all," some familiar talents commented with either helplessness or light laughter.
"Then let me, Iron Tower Martial Sovereign, have a taste." Another man stepped forward, tall and with a full beard.
"The Warrior Honor List has the Astonishing Martial Sovereign at sixty and the Iron Tower Martial Sovereign at sixty-three. Their strengths are quite similar; it seems we are in for an exciting match," said Bai Chongguang with a grin.
"Alright, this gathering will focus on sparring. Everyone, be mindful of your strength and do not injure each other fatally. You two may begin." As Feng Luan's voice fell, the battle platform erupted into combat. Both were geniuses from the Warrior Honor List, their strengths formidable. With a wave of their hands, their might was unmatched, like thunder crashing and swords ringing out.
In the blink of an eye, they had exchanged dozens of moves. The Astonishing Martial Sovereign utilized the relatively rare Thunder's Realm, while the Iron Tower Martial Sovereign employed Golden Realm. Both seemed to have comprehended about fifty percent of their respective realms, with only a slight gap in their strengths. Unfortunately for the Iron Tower Martial Sovereign, the Astonishing Martial Sovereign leveraged the advantages of Thunder's Realm to win the match.
"Thunder's Realm is indeed impressive; its power is great and can paralyze opponents. No wonder the Iron Tower Martial Sovereign lost," Ren Pingsheng observed clearly from below. The Astonishing Martial Sovereign used Thunder's Realm to occasionally cause brief moments of paralysis for the Iron Tower Martial Sovereign. Although these moments were fleeting, they provided opportunities for these geniuses.
"Since that's the case, I won't hold back either. I, Azure Rainbow Sword Sovereign, will have a go." A man appeared on the battle platform, and it seemed as if the entire arena was engulfed in a sea of sword energy, countless sword energies intertwining and instantly overwhelming the Astonishing Martial Sovereign.
"Boom..." A furious roar echoed as countless Thunder Lights flashed and exploded, sweeping away many sword energies and momentarily evening the odds on the battle platform.
"Good! Azure Rainbow Sword, one sword divides!" The Azure Rainbow Sword Sovereign laughed heartily and slashed down with his sword. It felt as if the entire space trembled; all the Thunder Lights were split in two and vanished, while the Astonishing Martial Sovereign Zhuo Feng was sent flying by a single strike, sustaining some minor injuries.
"The Azure Rainbow Sword Sovereign Feng Han is indeed formidable; I admire you," Zhuo Feng steadied himself without showing any anger and cupped his fists in respect before returning to his seat.
Afterward, more challengers stepped up; there were both victories and defeats. However, most of those who appeared were talents ranked outside the top fifty, with very few from within the top fifty willing to compete.
Finally, as the matches progressed, someone began challenging talents from the top fifty. Currently on the battle platform were geniuses ranked forty-fifth and fortieth.
Both had comprehended their Artistic Conception to sixty percent and understood more than one type of Artistic Conception. As they fought, sword lights flickered and figures darted about; it was nearly impossible to distinguish between them on the battle platform.
The matches were thrilling and served to pass the time. Their strengths could only be considered decent among those in the top ten like Ren Pingsheng. However, their fresh attacking techniques and sword skills captured his attention, making him watch with great interest.
"Oh, this wine is quite good! Where did you get it?" Wu Zhi Dao leaned over to ask.
"Haha, it's homemade; you should try some," Ren Pingsheng replied with a smile as he poured a cup for him.
"Not bad, this is indeed good wine, not inferior to the tea from earlier. It's just that these Duels are quite boring. If I had known, I wouldn't have come to this Honorary Assembly."
"Although I don't know much about the Eastern Region, the talents in the Southern Region are certainly not fewer than those in the Eastern Region. If these people were placed in the Eastern Region, they would probably also be remarkable talents. If they have time, becoming strong is not difficult."
"Haha, maybe. It reminds me that seven or eight years ago, you caused us at Yunxing Sect quite a bit of loss. Many Elders still grit their teeth when they think of you," Wu Zhi Dao said with a meaningful smile.
"Is that so? I had forgotten until you mentioned it; has it been so long? Back then, we were just small-time Warriors from the Warrior Realm," Ren Pingsheng said with some nostalgia.
"I, Southern Region's Shadowless Sword Sovereign Gu Xing, challenge Northern Region's Canglang Warrior." During their casual chat, more than ten Duels had already passed, and soon it was time for the top fifteen Duels. At this moment, Gu Xing, ranked tenth in the Sword Master Rankings, unexpectedly challenged Xue Kaiyuan, who was fifth on the Warrior Honor List.
"You are not my opponent; don't waste your time. Just let someone else take my place," Xue Kaiyuan said with a glance at him, unfazed.
"What? Are you afraid? We have many talents in the Southern Region; unlike your Northern Region, even if your ranking is high, it doesn't necessarily mean you can match me," he said somewhat sarcastically.
"Oh, since you don't care about face, I naturally have no objections." He squinted his eyes and looked up as he spoke, and in an instant, he was on the Dueling Platform, leaving a series of afterimages in the air.
"Such speed! Xue Kaiyuan's strength is indeed impressive," Bai Chongguang muttered nearby. He was ranked sixth in the Sword Master Rankings while Xue Kaiyuan was fifth on the Warrior Honor List; according to rankings, he should be ahead of him. Now it seemed that his strength was not lacking.
"If you really want to compare, you can go up and Duel later. This Shadowless Sword Sovereign shouldn't be his opponent," Ren Pingsheng said with a smile as he patted his shoulder.
"Forget it; I prefer watching from below and don't want to go up. Let's just watch their Duel!" He quickly shook his head and immediately refused.
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