Chapter 38

Chen Yu finally understood why Nangong Li, the top genius of the Outer Sanctum, didn't break through to the Viscera Refinement Stage and stayed in the Outer Sanctum.

He could imagine that some people must have found out about the rewards of the Outer Sanctum Competition through internal channels.

"This generous reward for the first place is rare even in the past twenty years."

Tong Yuling exclaimed.

Treasured weapons, circulation pills, holy martial arts … In previous competitions, the appearance of any one of these three was enough to make people excited.

But this year, all three appeared at the same time.

Apart from the first place, the top three and top ten all had exciting rewards.

[Top three rewards]: 75,555 contribution points, top rank martial arts, mid-grade circulation pills.

The rewards for second and third were almost on par with the rewards for the first place in previous years.

Further down.

[Top ten rewards]: 65,555 contribution points, high rank martial arts, low-grade circulation pills.

Even the lowest reward for being in the top ten was enough to tempt any outer disciple.

65,555 contribution points? How much risk and effort would a normal disciple have to take to get it?

High rank martial arts? In the outer sect, there were very few people who could practice high level martial arts, it could be said to be as rare as phoenix feathers and qilin horns.

Circulation pills? Every time it appeared, it would be snatched up.

"Let's go and sign up!"

In the Mountain Gate, some outer disciples could be seen moving restlessly.

The disciples who had hopes of making it to the top ten were all excited and rubbing their fists.

Even some of the weaker disciples wouldn't let go of this opportunity.

The Outer Sanctum Competition didn't just rely on strength. If one was lucky, one could get a good ranking.

"Chen, let's go and sign up."

Tong Yuling said with a smile.

She believed that with Chen Yu's strength, he would definitely sign up.

"Okay." Chen Yu nodded.

Seeing the rewards of the competition, he was simply overjoyed.

With his strength, it wouldn't be a problem for him to make it to the top ten.

He had a high chance of making it to the top five.

As for the top three, they would have to fight fiercely.

Not long later.

The two of them came to the Outer Sanctum Central Hall and lined up to sign up.

"Do you know why the rewards for this year's competition are higher?"

Sounds of discussion came from the crowd.

"Isn't it because our 'Yunyue Gate' has declined, and the Sect wants to nurture some new elites to revitalize our sect?"

"Hehe, this is only one of the reasons. More importantly, I heard that the 'Extraterrestrial Meteoric Iron' from two months ago earned the Sect a fortune. "

"Oh … I see. I heard that this batch of meteoric iron caused the surrounding sects to be envious. "

Meteoric Iron?

Hearing these rumors, Chen Yu was stunned.

The landing of the meteorites did bring opportunities to the Yunyue Gate, but at the same time, it also brought some risks and pressure.

As for how this batch of Meteoric Iron would be dealt with in the end, it was not something that Chen Yu and the other outer sanctum disciples could understand.

Shh!

Suddenly, the crowd fell silent.

Some of the boastful disciples suddenly fell silent. They looked in a certain direction with fear and caution.

Hmm?

Chen Yu followed his gaze and saw a group of people with powerful auras.

The leader was a fierce-looking man with a "Yin Yang Head" hairstyle.

This person had an invisible valiant aura, and as his eyes blinked, he emitted a domineering and fierce aura.

The group of outer sanctum disciples who made eye contact with him couldn't help but shiver.

Next to this "Yin Yang Head" were Huang Yuan, Wang Lingyun, Yang Fan, and a few others. Chen Yu was more familiar with them.

It depended on the situation.

Huang Yuan and Yang Fan, who were ranked seventh and ninth, were just foils in front of this person.

As for Wang Lingyun, he had a flattering smile on his face.

"Hu Yiba is here, and so is Huang Yuan."

Some of the outer sanctum disciples looked cautious, not daring to look directly at the "Yin Yang Head" man.

"Be careful, Chen Yu. That Yin Yang Head is "Hu Yiba", one of Mu Xueqing's pursuers. He ranked fourth in the last competition, and is a tyrant in the outer sanctum. "

Tong Yuling reminded in a low voice.

Chen Yu nodded slightly. He had already received Yuefeng's warning.

At this moment.

Hu Yiba, Huang Yuan, Yang Fan, and Wang Lingyun headed straight for the middle of the line.

It seemed like they were planning to cut the line.

Whoosh!

Suddenly, Wang Lingyun and Yang Fan's gazes fixed on Chen Yu.

"This kid!"

A trace of hatred flashed in Wang Lingyun's eyes. Yang Fan's gaze was also unfriendly.

The two immediately whispered to "Hu Yiba".

"Oh?"

Hu Yiba's ferocious gaze instantly fell on Chen Yu.

Huang Yuan, who was beside him, had a trace of playfulness and cruelty on her chubby face.

Not good!

Tong Yuling, who was beside Chen Yu, had a bad feeling.

She knew Huang Yuan very well. She liked to cause trouble and bully the weak.

As for "Hu Yiba", he was even more domineering, and his methods were incomparably vicious. Other than Nangong Li and Duan Xiaolong, no one in the outer sanctum dared to provoke him.

"You're Chen Yu? Come out! "

Hu Yiba's deep voice was like the roar of a lion.

The nearby disciples were all frightened by his ferocious and domineering aura, shrinking their heads back.

The line was dead silent.

Many gazes fell on Chen Yu, and some of them were filled with pity and sympathy.

Wang Lingyun had a cold smile on his face, taking pleasure in his misfortune.

"Come out?"

Chen Yu clicked his tongue and waved his hand, "Why don't you roll over from that side!"

Roll over?

The faces of the disciples turned pale. They looked at Chen Yu with shock and pity.

What!

Hu Yiba's face was almost twisted. Green veins popped out on his forehead, and the cold glint in his eyes was like a cold knife slicing through one's skin.

In an instant, the anger and killing intent on his body were like a volcano that was about to erupt.

Wang Lingyun, Huang Yuan, and the rest were in disbelief.

This Chen Yu dared to go against 'Hu Yiba', the tyrant of the outer sanctum?

At that moment.

The atmosphere was extremely oppressive. The breathing of the disciples was extremely heavy.

They were a few feet apart.

Chen Yu did not move. His eyes were bright and sharp as he stared back at Hu Yiba.

"Kid, you will soon know the consequences of offending me, Hu Yiba."

A shocking inner aura surged from Hu Yiba's arms. The surrounding air whistled and the wind howled.

The powerful inner aura had a domineering aura that could crush everything.

"What a powerful inner aura!"

"Hu Yiba's cultivation has long reached the peak of the Meridian Opening Realm. His family's' Overlord Halberd Technique 'is comparable to a high-ranked cultivation technique."

The nearby disciples felt the pressure and their blood flow stagnated.

Chen Yu could also feel his opponent's strength.

Hu Yiba had practiced the 'Overlord Halberd Technique' since young. In terms of cultivation and strength, he was probably above the Great Fiend Chu Lifeng.

This was the strongest opponent Chen Yu had faced since joining the sect!

"What's with the ruckus? Line up."

An old deacon in the side hall snorted, interrupting the confrontation outside.

Phew ~

The atmosphere calmed down. Many people heaved a sigh of relief.

"Kid, don't let me meet you in the outer sect competition …"

Hu Yiba's cruel gaze swept across Chen Yu's body.

Chen Yu ignored it and continued to line up.

However, with his extraordinary senses, he vaguely heard some whispers of discussion.

"I heard that in the last competition, two fellows were crippled by Hu Yiba and were bedridden for a month. They even missed the opportunity to participate in the competition."

"Sigh, this Chen Yu is also stubborn. How can he stand in the outer sect after offending Hu Yiba?"

These discussions were filled with pessimism towards Chen Yu's future.

Except for one person who didn't think so.

That person was Tong Yuling!

Her eyes flickered as she took a deep look at Chen Yu.

She had experienced Chen Yu's true strength. Even if he couldn't beat Hu Yiba, he wasn't far off.

An hour later.

After registering, Chen Yu bid farewell to Tong Yuling and left.

… …

A few days later.

Chen Yu used his two thousand contribution points and three hundred primeval stones to search for the supplementary ingredients for the body tempering formula in Zongwu Hall.

He had already obtained the rarest main ingredient "Bull's Marrow", so the other supplementary ingredients weren't hard to find.

Although the price in Zongwu Hall was higher, the ingredients were gathered quickly.

Two days later.

Chen Yu had gathered all the necessary ingredients, and the quantity was sufficient.

For a period of time, Chen Yu began to focus on training.

Every day, he used the body tempering liquid and trained in the Bronze Statue Technique, making steady progress.

He cultivated the Cloud Fiend Fist step by step, and his progress was faster than before. Whether it was the mental cultivation method or the fist technique, he was slowly accumulating.

Just like that, time passed very quickly.

In the blink of an eye, more than ten days had passed.

Chen Yu's "Bull's Marrow" body tempering liquid was finally used up.

At this time.

His "Bronze Statue Technique" was steadily improving at the Bronze Tendons level, and he was almost at the Initial Success stage.

The Bronze Muscle level was divided into Beginner, Xiaocheng, and Advanced.

To be able to reach the Bronze Muscle level so quickly and reach the Xiaocheng level, it wasn't just because of Chen Yu's talent, but also the help of the body tempering liquid.

Also.

Chen Yu's Meridian Opening Stage cultivation also improved a bit, and his foundation was not bad.

"It's about time to use that thing."

Chen Yu murmured.

He took out a translucent white pill.

This pill came from the beautiful girl "Ye Luofeng", a medium grade body tempering pill.

Chen Yu swallowed the pill with a determined expression.

Soon.

A surge of surging yet gentle medicinal energy surged within his body, slowly spreading throughout his entire body.

Chen Yu quickly used the Cloud Fiend Heart Sutra to absorb the spiritual medicinal power.

Time passed.

Chen Yu felt his inner breath growing bit by bit. His body seemed to have received some kind of baptism, and the circulation of his inner breath became smoother.

Two days later, the medicinal power was basically absorbed.

Chen Yu felt his inner breath become purer and deeper, close to the upper limit of the Meridian Opening Stage.

Just a little bit more and he would be able to break through the Meridian Opening Stage!

Sigh!

Chen Yu let out a long sigh. He was so close.

It seemed that his Half Spiritual Body talent was lagging behind in the cultivation of inner breath.

On the other hand.

Chen Yu had broken through the Meridian Opening Stage less than two months ago, and he didn't have enough experience.

If he was a little more powerful, or had better talent, it would be very easy for him to break through the Meridian Opening Stage this time.

Then.

Chen Yu instinctively used the Bronze Statue Technique. He felt that the body tempering pill had improved his body a lot.

In the end, he was shocked.

Buzz!

A layer of ancient bronze patterns appeared on the surface of Chen Yu's body. His muscles were tough and soft at the same time, as if he had become a lifelike metal bronze statue, emitting a solemn and majestic aura.

Under the light, there was even a layer of metallic luster on his skin.

Chen Yu was pleasantly surprised, but he also sighed bitterly.

The body tempering pill did not help him break through the Meridian Opening Stage, but it allowed the Bronze Statue Technique to reach the Copper Muscle Xiaocheng level.

"However, I need help to break through the Meridian Opening Stage."

Chen Yu's expression was calm.

He had an 35-year-old Blood Lingzhi Mushroom in his hand.

If he used the Blood Lingzhi Mushroom, he had a seventy percent chance of breaking through the Meridian Opening Stage!

However, the medicinal power of the Blood Lingzhi Mushroom was extremely strong. If he used it to forcefully push his cultivation to the Meridian Opening Stage, his foundation might be unstable.

Should he use it or not?