Zhao Beichen saw this scene and a faint, inexplicable smile appeared on his lips.

He murmured softly, “Heh, as expected of you.”

“To think you pretended to be gravely injured all this time.”

“Even I didn’t see through it. Impressive, truly impressive…”

Then Zhao Beichen slowly stood up, ready to leave. Elder Miao beside him whispered, “The battle for the top spot is in three days. You’d better go into seclusion during this time.”

“This Li Guanqi’s strength should not be underestimated.”

Zhao Beichen smiled arrogantly.

“Not to be underestimated? Heh, in my eyes, he’s nothing special.”

With that, the young man’s figure flickered and disappeared.

The old man sighed softly and said, “Inform the Vice Hall Master to come over. It’s the battle for the top spot; he should come and take a look.”

After speaking, the old man took a deep look at the young man on the stage with the sword box on his back, then turned and left.

Ge Qing stood on the arena, his eyes filled with undisguised admiration as he looked at the young man.

His voice, imbued with powerful Primordial Energy, echoed in all directions as he spoke solemnly.

“The Great Xia Sword Sect ranks first in points! But according to the rules of the Inferno Challenge, they still need to compete with the Purple Sun Hall for the final top spot!”

“In three days, the final battle for the top spot will take place!”

Everyone dispersed slowly, their faces filled with excitement. The upcoming battle in three days had everyone eagerly anticipating its arrival.

This centennial competition among a hundred Sects had attracted unprecedented attention, with nearly eighty thousand cultivators flooding into Tianyu Pass.

The streets of the small Tianyu City were already overcrowded, with no place left to stay.

The final battle for the top spot was scheduled for three days later, to build momentum for the clash between the two great Sects.

Li Guanqi glanced at the departing Zhao Beichen and then left the summit of Tianyu Mountain with Qin Xian and the others.

Along the way, the Elders remained silent, their expressions extremely grave.

Li Guanqi frowned slightly, unsure of what was going on with them.

He hoisted Yu Sui’an onto his shoulder and whispered, “What’s wrong with them?”

The little girl covered her mouth and giggled, leaning close to his ear and whispering, “They’re so happy they can’t speak.”

Li Guanqi suddenly understood and laughed, “I see, Sui’an is the smartest.”

The little girl shivered, pulled her right leg off his shoulder, and straddled Li Guanqi, placing her right leg on his back.

She hugged his head and laughed, “Haha, of course! I’m the smartest!”

When they returned to their residence, the Elders could no longer contain themselves and waved their hands, shouting.

“First!!! First!!!”

Qin Xian, like a child, ran around the room with his hands raised, shouting “First!”

Li Nanting, his face flushed, clenched his fists and said, “First!! How many years has it been…”

“Just one final step to go!!”

Even the usually taciturn Tu Kui was shouting excitedly.

The three of them, disregarding their dignity, openly expressed their joy in front of the young disciples.

After a while, Qin Xian, having calmed down a bit, quickly said, “Quick! I need to inform the Sect Master immediately so they can set off at once!”

Qin Xian went to his room and immediately informed Lu Kangnian of the news.

Upon hearing the news, Lu Kangnian jumped up from his cultivation!

In an instant, the Elders of the various peaks of the Great Xia Sword Sect received the news.

Everyone quickly settled Sect affairs and set off for Tianyu Mountain overnight.

Qin Xian handed over some pills and spirit liquids he had prepared to Li Guanqi.

He spoke earnestly, “I won’t say much. Just do your best!”

Li Nanting also smiled lightly, “Even if you lose, the Sect has already achieved an unprecedented result.”

“The resources we’ve gained are enough to support the Sword Sect for hundreds of years.”

“You’ve done more than enough!”

Li Guanqi scratched his head and smiled softly, “Alright.”

Then he said, “I’ll go into seclusion for the next few days to adjust my state.”

Hearing this, Qin Xian quickly said, “That’s how it should be. I’ll go and replace the Gathering Spirit Array with a Calming Array for you.”

Ye Feng came over, put his arm around Li Guanqi’s neck, and said excitedly.

“Old Li, you’re so damn strong!!”

“All this time, you were just playing with us?”

Li Guanqi smiled slightly and said, “If I went all out, you wouldn’t have learned anything. Can’t blame me.”

They joked around, and finally, Ye Feng spoke seriously.

“Old Li, to be honest.”

“Everything you’re doing now makes us feel a shared sense of honor and disgrace.”

“You’re like a warrior cutting through the darkness, making my heart race!”

Hoo…

Ye Feng took a deep breath and said solemnly, “What I’m trying to say is…”

“No matter the outcome, you’re my hero!”

Li Guanqi smiled warmly, punched Ye Feng’s shoulder, and laughed.

“Why say so much? You all need to work harder in your cultivation.”

“Otherwise, I wouldn’t have to fight alone.”

Hearing this, Ye Feng and the others looked a bit embarrassed and scratched their heads.

Ye Feng muttered, “I don’t even sleep in anymore…”

“Just wait and see! Within six months, I’ll reach the Golden Elixir stage!”

Li Guanqi smiled slightly, then got up and returned to his room.

Looking at the various pills and spirit liquids prepared for him, he smiled and sat down in the array.

The water-blue ripples soothed Li Guanqi’s tired body and mind, making him feel very comfortable.

Yu Sui’an came to Li Guanqi’s room and was about to knock when Li Nanting stopped her.

“Hey~ little Sui’an, you can’t disturb him now.”

The little girl tilted her head and frowned. She had wanted Li Guanqi to take her to Tianyu City to play.

The old man squatted down and smiled.

“The recent battles haven’t been easy. Let him rest for a couple of days.”

“If you want to go out and play, Grandpa will accompany you, okay?”

The little girl, held in the old man’s arms, shook her head, her pigtails swinging like a rattle.

She said crisply, “No need, I’ll play by myself.”

“Little Blind is too tired, let him rest well.”

For some reason, the old man’s nose tingled when he heard the little girl call him “Little Blind.”

Looking back at the closed door, the old man’s eyes were full of heartache.

After setting Yu Sui’an down, the old man said softly, “Alright, then Sui’an can go play by herself.”