Unbeknownst to many, the Great Xia Sword Sect was undergoing some subtle changes.

Some, through their actions, were bringing about these changes.

A group of ten, having just registered their identities, stood tall and proud.

Even the registrar gave them a second look.

The news of what had just happened spread quickly, and by the time everyone returned to their resting area, Qin Xian and the others were already waiting outside.

Li Nanting scrutinized them carefully, and upon seeing that Li Guanqi was unharmed, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The worry on his face was replaced by a stern expression.

“Brat, do you have any idea what a Golden Elixir Realm cultivator means to you?”

“Acting so rashly, aren’t you afraid of getting into trouble?”

Tu Kui, standing beside him, also wore a grave expression as he spoke solemnly.

“Next time something like this happens, contact the Sect Elders immediately. Do not act recklessly.”

Ye Feng pursed his lips and muttered, “If Senior Brother hadn’t stepped in, Old Li would have drawn his sword and chopped him down.”

Seeing Ye Feng still talking tough, Tu Kui was about to scold him but was stopped by Qin Xian.

“Why scold them? It was the others who provoked the fight.”

“Exactly! Today, Wu Bing and Guanqi have shown everyone the stance of our Great Xia Sword Sect!”

“We do not provoke others, but if others provoke us, we will dig up their ancestors’ graves!”

“The Great Xia Sword Sect has lain dormant for many years; it’s time to reveal our edge!”

After speaking, Qin Xian waved his hand and said, “Rest well today. Tomorrow, once the ceremony begins, it will be time for the competition.”

“Remember, the Sect does not need you to risk your lives for glory.”

“Everything must prioritize your own life!”

However, the impact of this incident was far greater than they had imagined.

That night, images of Li Guanqi’s intervention were spread everywhere, recorded by someone with an Image Stone.

Li Guanqi had become the dark horse of this Centennial competition among a hundred Sects!

Inside the Purple Sun Hall.

A young man let out a snort of laughter and crushed the Image Stone in his hand.

The youth had a handsome face, with clear eyes like a spring, a high nose bridge, and a noticeable black mole on his thin lips.

Dressed in dark green, with a grass-green sash around his waist and holding a sword with a lifelike Orient Loong God pattern on the hilt, Zhao Beichen stood up indifferently and said, “He’s just courting popularity, nothing to be afraid of.”

As the youth spoke, his eyes showed no fluctuation, as if he had just watched something insignificant.

The old man sitting in the main seat spoke softly, “His Sword Ruins quality is very high, and his strength is formidable.”

“He was able to withstand a blow from Golden Elixir Realm Ding Qing head-on, and his primordial energy is exceptionally vigorous.”

“Beichen, do not take him lightly.”

Zhao Beichen let out a cold laugh, his eyes filled with disdain, and spoke softly.

“In this Centennial competition, there are only two people worth my attention.”

“One is Guan Qingyun from Xuanmen Hall, and the other is Ji Linglan from Lingxiao Pavilion!”

Having said that, the youth left the room without regard for the Elder’s earnest advice.

Another man spoke softly, “Elder Miao, isn’t Zhao Beichen’s pride a bit too much?”

The old man with white eyebrows simply glanced at the speaker with a detached look.

“If you had his talent, you would be just as proud, if not more so.”

With that, the old man stood up, waved his sleeve, and said, “Let it be. He has the right to be arrogant.”

“Besides, it’s just the Great Xia Sword Sect. Even if they have talented disciples, their teaching ability is poor and not worth considering.”

“Better to focus on the people from Xuanmen Hall and Lingxiao Pavilion.”

“If we lose to someone from Lingxiao Pavilion this time, I’m afraid they will challenge our position in the Purple Sun Hall.”

The old man’s voice was heavy, and the other Elders nodded in agreement.

Every Centennial competition represented a major reshuffling of power in the entire Northern Domain!

Although the structure of the Three Sects and Six Halls had been maintained for many years, it was not immutable.

The old man left the room, and the others discussed briefly before dispersing early.

The next morning, everyone was ready and waiting in the courtyard.

Qin Xian looked at the spirited crowd, nodded slightly to Li Guanqi, and with a wave of his hand, he said in a deep voice.

“Depart!”

Whoosh!

The group soared into the sky, flying towards Tianyu Mountain!

In the early morning, Tianyu Mountain was shrouded in mist, with many viewing platforms floating in the air by the power of the mighty.

Cranes circled the mountains, their cries echoing.

Caw!

At the highest peak of Tianyu Mountain, the vast platform was already crowded.

Over a thousand participating disciples, along with their leading Elders, amounted to more than fifteen hundred people.

At that moment, Li Guanqi saw a figure in a floral jacket frantically waving in the crowd on the platform.

Yu Sui’an was sitting on Gao Qiwen’s shoulders.

Seeing this, Li Guanqi smiled and waved back, and the little girl’s face lit up with joy.

After everyone found their places and stood firm, Qin Xian stood at the forefront, calm and composed, with the pressure of the Elemental Infant Realm mid-stage emanating from him.

However, the powerful aura on the square was mixed, with nearly a hundred Elemental Infant Realm cultivators present.

The platforms floating around the square were packed with dense crowds!

Most of these people were cultivators who had come to watch the Centennial competition among a hundred Sects.

Including the accompanying members of various Sects, there were nearly thirty thousand people!

The noise of the crowd almost overturned the heavens.

Suddenly!!

The sky changed color, and a seven-colored mist appeared above.

A man in golden armor appeared in the sky.

In an instant, the noise of the world disappeared.

Everyone’s gaze was involuntarily drawn to him.

The man had short black hair, a high nose bridge, and slightly thick lips.

With sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, his face was resolute, and his cheeks bore crisscrossing scars.

The newcomer was none other than the Northern King of the Great Xia Domain, Long Qu!

A Divine Transformation Realm mighty cultivator!

Long Qu’s tiger-like eyes sparkled as he surveyed the crowd below and spoke softly.

“I am Long Qu, the Northern King, presiding over this Centennial competition among a hundred Sects.”

“The intention is to allow disciples from a hundred Sects to exchange and improve, to gain some experience.”

“The old rules apply: the Sect that scores the highest will be rewarded with one medium-grade spirit vein, three low-grade spirit veins.”

“Ten Earth-level techniques and three secret realms of blessed land.”

Wow!!

Such rewards, once announced, immediately shocked everyone!

Tianyu Mountain’s three peaks were abuzz!

Li Guanqi, after hearing the rewards, was greatly shaken. He had imagined that the rewards for the leading Sect would be substantial.

But he had not expected them to be so generous!

Such rewards could propel a mid-tier Sect straight to the heavens!

Li Guanqi murmured softly, “No wonder some powerful Sects keep getting stronger…”

“We must strive for a good ranking!!”

Long Qu announced some rewards for the disciples as well, all of which were extremely precious.

Swish!

With a wave of Long Qu’s hand, a hundred-meter-tall stele fell upon Tianyu Mountain!

“This stele will record the scores, and the drawing of lots for each round of the competition will also be determined by the stele.”

“Draw lots!”