Yun Xiao is very clear that in a competition held in the deep mountains and old forests like this, it is basically impossible to say that there is no struggle during the period. After all, there are thousands of college disciples participating in this grand competition, and there are only a thousand token talismans. At that time, the fastest way to collect more token talismans is undoubtedly to snatch others'.
Originally, he thought that with his status as a disciple personally taught by an elder, those who wanted to target him might be somewhat deterred. But at this moment, when he heard Elder Yan's reminder, he realized that it seemed that on this trip to Jinshi Mountain, he really had to endure some unpredictable tests.
Those ordinary disciples may be deterred because of his status, but as the three main elders of the college, the disciples of the grand elder and the third elder would hardly take him, a disciple personally taught by an ordinary elder, seriously? Moreover, he is still the disciple of an elder who has a grudge against them.
"Xiao'er, the feud between me and the third elder has been going on for a long time. Over the years, I have not asked about worldly affairs and haven't given him a way to take revenge. But this time when I took you as my personal disciple, judging by the character of the third elder, there is a ninety percent chance that he will make his disciples act against you."
Seeing Yun Xiao's thoughtful look, Elder Yan was still not at ease and simply made things clear so that Yun Xiao could completely understand the danger of this grand competition.
The disciples of the third elder and the grand elder are basically all outstanding top talents of Leiyun College. If those people want to find trouble for Yun Xiao, it will indeed make Yun Xiao exhausted.
"Hehe, Master, rest assured. Although my current strength is not top-notch yet, in any case, living in the deep mountains is what I am best at. Even if the disciples of the third elder and the grand elder want to find trouble for me, they may not be able to catch me."
After a moment of contemplation, Yun Xiao suddenly laughed, and there was no trace of fear on his face anymore.
Frankly speaking, he really didn't expect these situations to exist. But now that his strength has greatly advanced, even if he encounters a master at the peak of the True Yuan Realm, he still has the strength to fight. Moreover, it is still fighting on his home turf.
Of course, at present, it is only their master and disciple's subjective speculation. In fact, it is still unknown whether the disciples of the third elder and the grand elder will really find trouble for him.
"This is the only thing that I can still feel relatively at ease about. Otherwise, do you think I would let you participate in this grand competition?" Nodding, Elder Yan straightened his expression and continued, "Xiao'er, many disciples have already secretly formed teams for this grand competition. In my opinion, the strength of one person is ultimately limited. So, I have contacted the second elder. When the grand competition begins, you will form a team with the disciples of the second elder so that you can take care of each other."
Although he has a feud with the third elder and the grand elder, his relationship with the second elder has always been good. Many disciples under the second elder will also participate in this grand competition. Letting Yun Xiao stay among these people can at least make him more secure in terms of safety.
"It seems that Master is still not at ease with me!"
Although Elder Yan didn't say it directly, how could Yun Xiao not understand his master's painstaking efforts? Hearing that the other party had actually found a team for him, he was still very touched.
"The disciples of the second elder are also all extremely talented people. Especially the third disciple He Bi, who is the most favored by the second elder, is a genius ranked seventh on the Destiny Ranking."
He has really put aside his old face this time. Speaking of which, letting Yun Xiao, a newcomer at the minor achievement stage of the True Yuan Realm, join someone else's team will inevitably weaken the strength of that team. But for Yun Xiao's safety, he can only bite the bullet and ask others.
"A genius ranked seventh on the Destiny Ranking?" Hearing Elder Yan's words, Yun Xiao's eyes suddenly lit up.
This is the second time he has heard of a master on the Destiny Ranking. Last time, it was Huang Xing, who was ranked twenty-first on the Destiny Ranking and he saw with his own eyes. And just Huang Xing, who is ranked twenty-first on the Destiny Ranking, can kill a third-order magical beast by himself. One can imagine how powerful a person ranked seventh on the Destiny Ranking will be.
But then again, when he saw Huang Xing at that time, he had not yet reached the minor achievement stage of the True Yuan Realm, let alone opened up all one hundred and eight acupoints in his body. Now thinking about it, it seems that he can also kill a third-order magical beast now!
"Xiao'er, you must remember that in this grand competition, I don't need you to compete for any particular ranking. As long as you can return safely, I will be satisfied."
After explaining everything that needed to be explained, Elder Yan let out a long sigh and said with some worry.
He really didn't want Yun Xiao to participate in the grand competition at first. But if he didn't participate, it would really be unjustifiable. He doesn't have any extra thoughts. In his heart, as long as Yun Xiao can survive this grand competition, that is better than anything else.
"Disciple has remembered." Nodding, Yun Xiao didn't refute. He knew that his master was all for his own good. But in his heart, of course, he couldn't have no pursuit at all.
If he didn't seize such a good opportunity, it would really be a great injustice to his background as a hunter.
"By the way, Master, the grand competition will be held in three days. Then when shall we leave?"
Jinshi Mountain is not within the territory of the main mansion of Leiyun Prefecture. Presumably, even if it is the closest distance, it will probably take half a day or a day to get there. Seriously, he is already a bit impatient at this moment.
"The dean has ordered that in order not to disturb the daily lives of ordinary people, for this trip to Jinshi Mountain, everyone will go there on their own and gather at the periphery of Jinshi Mountain. Speaking of which, many people may have already set off at this moment. You and I, master and disciple, will leave tomorrow morning."
"Okay, then I will go back now and prepare. I will come here to meet Master tomorrow morning."
He still needs to go back and ask about Fatty's plan. Obviously, Fatty is also eligible to participate in this grand competition. If possible, he hopes that Fatty can come with him.
"That's fine. Go back and rest well tonight. Tomorrow morning, we will set off for Jinshi Mountain."
Elder Yan didn't say much either. He knew that now that Yun Xiao knew the way of the grand competition, he might make some targeted preparations. As for this, he was afraid that he couldn't help much.
In this way, Yun Xiao saluted and took his leave. And Elder Yan pondered for a moment and then was not idle either. In any case, he had to do something for Yun Xiao...
Yun Xiao returned to his small courtyard again and went straight to Fatty's hut. Unfortunately, Fatty's door was still locked. Seeing this, he had to return to his own hut and wait while cultivating.
Cultivation requires seizing every minute. Especially since he has a powerful cultivation method like the Dragon-Capturing Art. The speed of cultivation is simply unmatched. If he doesn't make good use of it, it would be the greatest irresponsibility to himself.
From noon to dusk, and then to nightfall, Yun Xiao's cultivation gradually reached a state of concentration. 一丝丝 of Five Elements True Yuan condensed out in the one hundred and eight acupoints in his body as well as in the central dantian, continuing to strengthen his power.
Speaking of which, Elder Yan thought that he would make some preparations for the grand competition. In fact, when he came back this time, it was entirely to call Fatty and participate in this grand competition together.
However, when the darkness before dawn was broken by a ray of morning sun, Fatty's hut still had its door locked. As for Fatty himself, he hadn't been seen for a whole day and night.
"What's the situation? Where did this dead fatty go?"
At dawn, Fatty still hadn't returned. Seeing this, Yun Xiao couldn't help frowning slightly, and was really speechless.
"Could this guy have already formed a team with others and gone to the Jinshi Mountain side first?" Logically speaking, Fatty should not miss such a grand event as the college grand competition. Since he can't see anyone now, it is not impossible that he has gone to Jinshi Mountain before him.
"Well, in that case, I'll set off alone." Unable to wait for Fatty, although Yun Xiao was a bit regretful, he wouldn't let it affect his enthusiasm for the college grand competition.
In fact, he also understood in his heart that Fatty is mysterious. Maybe he doesn't want to act with him?
Having figured this out, he simply locked the door and went straight to Yanlai Peak to meet his master.
Elder Yan had obviously been waiting for a long time. When Yun Xiao arrived, the other party had already packed up and was sitting on the main seat in the hall waiting for his arrival. Beside him, there was also a very gorgeous long sword.
"Sorry to have kept Master waiting."
Seeing that his master was already waiting here, Yun Xiao couldn't help feeling a little apologetic.
"It doesn't matter. I just came here not long ago either." Waving his hand, Elder Yan grabbed the long sword beside him and threw it casually, directly throwing it at Yun Xiao. "Although this sword is not a divine weapon, it is still relatively sharp when used. You can take it with you. It should be useful in the mountains."
"Thank you, Master."
Reaching out to catch the long sword, Yun Xiao subconsciously drew the sword out of its sheath and found that this sword was shining with cold light and was definitely a rare precious sword.
Putting the sword back into its sheath, he carried the precious sword on his back and immediately had a bit of the air of a chivalrous person, which made Elder Yan on the opposite side nod frequently.
"Okay, it's time to set off."
Everything was ready. Elder Yan didn't hesitate anymore. Speaking, he stood up and walked outside first. Seeing this, Yun Xiao didn't say much and quickly followed. The master and disciple didn't alarm anyone and left Leiyun College like this and headed straight for Jinshi Mountain in Jinsha Town.
After leaving the college, Elder Yan took Yun Xiao to buy two tall horses at the post station first. One person and one horse traveled extremely fast. With the stamina of the tall horses, the two of them only took less than half a day to arrive at the foot of Jinshi Mountain.
When they arrived at the foot of Jinshi Mountain, Yun Xiao only then discovered that Leiyun College had already made some arrangements here. At this time, there were densely packed tents at the foot of the mountain. Obviously, many people from Leiyun College had arrived here first.
In the center of many tents, several huge tents that were obviously much larger than other tents stood in the center. They should be the temporary residences of the high-level officials of Leiyun College.
Speaking of which, for this grand competition, the dean of Leiyun College and many elders will be present. And these people, of course, cannot squeeze together with those ordinary disciples.
"What a majestic mountain! Is this Jinshi Mountain, the place where this grand competition is held?"
Yun Xiao didn't pay too much attention to those tents because his gaze was quickly attracted by the huge mountain not far away. Looking at this ancient mountain forest that was crouching there like an ancient fierce beast, he suddenly realized that it seemed that this grand competition of Leiyun College was really not a simple matter.