Mythical Cultivation

Chapter 252 Huang Hao's Strength

So, he made a quick decision and decided to immediately use other means to fight back. But how could Huang Hao let him succeed so easily? This unfathomable master had already been prepared. He suddenly urged the vast and majestic power in his body, crushing his opponent like a towering mountain.

Under this overwhelming pressure, the opponent struggled to breathe, as if his entire body was about to be crushed. At this point, after only a few rounds, the poor fellow was already clearly at a disadvantage. The ensuing battle became almost one-sided. Despite the opponent's desperate efforts to turn the tide, the disparity in strength was simply too great. After just a few dozen rounds, Huang Hao finally defeated him with a thunderous momentum, successfully winning the competition.

It was only then that the crowd of onlookers, who had been waiting to see the excitement, finally woke up from their dreams and truly witnessed Huang Hao's terrifying strength. They couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, discussing, "How can this be some dark horse? This person clearly possesses the supreme power of peak Qi training! Back then, he was just an ordinary disciple with only ten years of experience, yet now he has reached such a pinnacle of mastery. It's simply unbelievable!" As soon as this news spread, it quickly spread throughout the audience, and the other disciples in the arena were all shocked and horrified.

After only ten years of cultivation, he had already reached the pinnacle of the Qi Refining Stage. Each of these attributes, taken individually, might not seem earth-shattering, but when combined in one individual, they were truly jaw-dropping and unbelievable. It's important to note that while many outer disciples within a sect have managed to reach the ninth level of Qi Refining within ten years, reaching its peak within that span is a rarity.

Legend has it that only one of the current True Disciples has ever achieved such a feat, and this one is now at the top of the True Disciples' ranks. However, even this exceptional individual entered the sect over a hundred years ago, and no one in the past century has possessed such talent. The commotion Huang Hao caused even alarmed the ten reclusive elders, who all turned their attention to Huang Hao as he emerged from the ring, having just triumphed. However, they only examined him briefly before returning their gazes.

At this moment, Huang Hao had just stepped off the stage when he heard the enthusiastic congratulations from Wu Ming and others: "Congratulations, Huang Hao, Brother Hao!"

Facing everyone's congratulations, Huang Hao acted calmly. He waved his hand nonchalantly and said, "You are too polite. This is only the first round of competition. There is still a long way to go!"

Of course, they didn't know what Huang Hao was thinking. They thought it was pretty good to be in the top 100. After all, the previous batch of disciples had practiced for ten years longer than them. How could it be so easy to catch up?

"Xiao Haozi, you are going to be completely famous now! You have actually been noticed by the elder in the Golden Core Realm!" After the tenth elder on the stage finally shifted his gaze away from Huang Hao, Old Ding slowly spoke.

Hearing this, Huang Hao was immediately startled. He pondered inwardly, somewhat apprehensively, "What? A Jindan-level elder has noticed me? Master, this... won't be a big problem, right?" The more he thought about it, the more nervous he became. After all, his realm was advancing at an astonishing rate. If he aroused the suspicion of the sect's higher-ups, the consequences would be disastrous. So, he hurriedly and anxiously asked Elder Ding about it.

Elder Ding smiled faintly, waved his hand soothingly, and said, "Hey, you're just overthinking it! Look at you! You've spent a full ten years cultivating, and you haven't even broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage. How can that be considered fast? Back in my time, someone like you who took ten years to reach your current level of cultivation could only be considered a barely qualified genius at best. You probably don't even know what 'five years to build the foundation' or 'twenty years to achieve the Golden Core' are! Compared to those truly gifted individuals, your achievements are nothing. Besides, in my opinion, the Qingyun Sect is at least a major sect that dominates this county. They shouldn't be so petty as to covet you simply because of this tiny improvement. So, just put your mind at ease!"

Elder Ding's words were like a bolt from the blue, leaving Huang Hao stunned! What? Building a foundation in five years? And some could form a golden elixir in just over twenty years? To Huang Hao, these were like fairy tales, so far-fetched he had never even heard of such an astonishing thing.

Five years to build a foundation! What kind of astonishing cultivation speed is this? Huang Hao didn't even dare to imagine that he could achieve such a speed. And what kind of prosperity and prosperity did this world have in the era described by Elder Ding? He racked his brains but couldn't paint such a picture.

Immediately after Huang Hao and his twenty-member team concluded their competition, the next round began. The highly anticipated Mei Lingshuang finally made her debut. However, this time, her path to the competition was far less smooth than before. She faced a disciple who had been immersed in the ninth level of Qi Refining for years. Although this disciple hadn't yet reached the pinnacle of Qi Refining, he still possessed a clear advantage over Mei Lingshuang, who had only just entered the realm.

Thus began a thrilling, intense battle between the two. Back and forth, a relentless barrage of attacks erupted, neither side yielding, the battle stalemate unending. In the blink of an eye, nearly a hundred rounds had passed, yet the outcome remained undecided. Swords clashed in a crisscrossing pattern, flashes of dazzling light dazzled the eyes, and the spectators held their breath, their nerves tense to the utmost.

Unfortunately, she was inferior in strength. After a long and hard fight, Mei Lingshuang was ultimately unable to keep up and react in time, unable to withstand the opponent's fierce offensive. She lost the game with full of regret and unwillingness.

The arena was packed with hundreds of spectators, most of whom had come specifically to cheer for Mei Lingshuang. Their gazes were fixed on the delicate figure on the stage, silently praying that she would defeat her opponent and win this crucial match.