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Just as everyone was surprised, they saw a figure sitting in front of them stand up.
"It's Lin Yan. What does he want?"
"I don't know, let's see what he's trying to say."
"Oh?"
The Grand Elder also looked at Lin Yan with some curiosity, waiting for him to continue.
"Hehe." Seeing so many people suddenly looking at him, Lin Yan scratched his head before speaking, "Elder, I want to give up tomorrow's competition."
"Give up the match? Why?"
Lin Yan shrugged calmly, then said nonchalantly, "Of the four of them, who do you think I can beat? I originally thought I could put up a fight with Xiao Fan, but now it seems I can't even beat Xiao Yan. So, whether I participate or not, the result is the same."
After listening to Lin Yan's words, everyone thought about them carefully, and what he said... seemed to make sense.
After all, given Lin Yan's strength, he usually ranks around ninth or tenth, so it's already considered lucky that he managed to break into the top five this time.
Xiao Fan and his two companions defeated some of the strongest opponents in the inner academy, and no one could refute their strength.
As for Zi Yan, no one believed that there was anyone among the students who could defeat her.
After hearing Lin Yan's words, the Grand Elder pondered for a moment before turning his gaze to Xiao Fan and the others.
"What about you?"
"us?"
Upon hearing the name of the Grand Elder, Xiao Fan and his companions were taken aback for a moment, then smiled.
Xiao Yan said, "Since Senior Lin Yan has forfeited, there is no need for us to continue the competition."
"So, let's abstain as well."
The First Elder nodded after hearing Xiao Yan's words, then exchanged glances with the other elders in the elders' seat, and then moved his lips as if discussing something.
Then, the Grand Elder announced loudly, "Since the students who participated have voluntarily withdrawn from the competition, I hereby declare that this Strong Ranking Competition has come to an end. The first place goes to Zi Yan."
No one objected to the Elder's words.
It's a bit of a shame that we can't see the battles between the top five.
After all, battles of this level are extremely rare in the inner academy.
It's safe to say that, aside from the top-ranked competitions, such a high level of combat is practically unheard of.
"Okay, let's all disperse!"
The elder waved his hand, then vanished from the spot in a flash.
Before leaving, a faint voice reached Xiao Fan and the others' ears.
Those of you in the top ten of the rankings, gather in two days to discuss matters concerning entering the lower levels of the Black Tower.
Xiao Fan and the other person nodded silently after hearing the elder's words.
Xiao Fan and Xiao Yan exchanged a glance and saw the excitement in Xiao Yan's eyes.
He patted him on the shoulder, and amidst the cheers of the Panmen people, the group returned to the Panmen area.
Even after stepping into their courtyard, the members of Panmen were still very excited.
Even when I was walking on the street just now, I wanted to walk sideways, and I was just short of wearing the Panmen badge on my chest on my head.
Xiao Fan gave Yue Yao a few words of advice, then quietly slipped back to his room.
Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Xiao Fan opened the system panel.
[The Strongest Supporting Character System] (Pidan)
Host: Xiao Fan
Level: 6 (312000)
Strength: Seven-Star Battle Spirit (7001000) Fifth-Rank Alchemist (5501000)
Source Coins: 22820
Cultivation Technique: Nine Stars Shining Sun Technique (Advanced Earth Rank)
Combat Techniques: Low-level Profound Rank Absorbing Palm (Mastered), High-level Profound Rank Eight Extremes Collapse (Mastered), Low-level Profound Rank Dragon Step (Mastered), Low-level Earth Rank Cloud Crane Shadow (Mastered), Mid-level Earth Rank Shadow Prison (Beginner), Mid-level Profound Rank Void Blade (Mastered), Low-level Earth Rank Combat Technique Three Thousand Thunderclaps (Beginner)...
The cultivation of combat skills is divided into four stages: beginner, master, advanced, and proficient.
Items: Shadowless Mask, Thousand Flame Spear, Pure Soul Experience (to be absorbed)...
main mission:
"Moon's Lament, Quest Rewards: High-level Earth-rank Battle Skill, Moon Shadow; 500 Battle Qi Points, 7000 Source Coins. (Incomplete)"
"New mission: Win the championship in the Elite Ranking Tournament. Battle Qi Points +200. During the tournament, each victory will grant +10 Alchemy Experience. (Completed)"
"System, receive the mission reward!"
Xiao Fan looked at the system panel, which he hadn't checked in a long time, and spoke.
Xiao Fan is still figuring out the system's mechanism of doubling rewards in the form of punishment.
The main reason Xiao Fan agreed to forfeit in the final match was that he wanted to see if the rewards for this task, which had no penalty and only accumulated rewards, would double.
"Ding! The host has won four times during the competition. Reward: Alchemy Experience +40."
"Ding! It has been detected that the host has not won the championship. Battle Qi value +0."
"Isn't there a double reward...?"
Xiao Fan checked his stats; only his alchemy experience had increased by forty, and he hadn't broken through to the sixth-grade alchemist level.
"It's a pity that it seems that eliminating five people out of twenty-five in the formation does not count as a victory. Otherwise, it should be considered as a victory over five opponents."
Xiao Fan looked at the alchemist who was just a little short of breaking through to the next level. Although he felt a bit sorry, he wasn't too disappointed.
After observing the values in his system panel again, Xiao Fan discovered that since the system level reached level 6, no subsequent tasks had given him any system experience, and he didn't know why.
Since he couldn't figure it out, Xiao Fan stopped researching it. Anyway, he had a long road ahead and could take his time.
Thinking of the Black Tower trial two days later, Xiao Fan frowned. The strange fire within the Black Tower seemed to have its eyes on him. This time, he needed to prepare properly.
Just as Xiao Fan and his companions were preparing for the initial training at the lower levels two days later, a massive change occurred ahead of schedule.
Chapter 230 Ling Quan, Deputy Commander of the Black Annihilation Army!
The next day, while everyone in the inner courtyard was still immersed in the three dark horse victories of the previous day, a large and mighty flying magical beast team slowly flew towards the inner courtyard from the magical beast mountain range outside.
......
On a secluded hilltop in the inner courtyard.
Xun'er and Xiao Yan lay leisurely on a hill.
The hillside is covered with lush meadows, where unnamed wildflowers are in full bloom.
The two lay lazily on the grass, golden sunlight streaming down from above and falling on their shoulders as they leaned against each other.
In this peaceful and serene environment, neither of them spoke.
Although Xiao Yan didn't notice anything amiss, he had a feeling that something big was about to happen.
Tilting his head slightly, Xiao Yan looked at Xun'er, who was so close to him. Those jewel-like eyes were also staring at him.
"Brother Xiao Yan, this scroll is for you. You must cultivate it diligently after you reach the Dou Wang level."
Hearing Xun'er's gentle words, Xiao Yan nodded.
Several days ago, Xun'er gave her a scroll and mysteriously told her that she would only be able to break the seal and cultivate after reaching the Dou Wang level.
Xiao Yan initially wanted to refuse, since only those who had reached the Dou Wang level were qualified to cultivate Dou Techniques, which were definitely not ordinary. Regardless of Xun'er's status, such a thing must be extremely rare.
But Xun'er kept saying that she had never given him any gifts since she was a child, so Xiao Yan couldn't refuse and accepted the gift.
"Okay, I promise you, when I reach the Dou Wang level, I will definitely cultivate diligently."
Xiao Yan affectionately pinched Xun'er's nose, then asked with a grin, "Then tell me first, what exactly is inside? It requires the strength of a Dou Wang to be qualified to cultivate."
Hearing Xiao Yan's question, Xun'er giggled, turned her head, and pouted, saying, "That won't do. You'll know all this when you become a Dou Wang, Brother Xiao Yan."
"Alright then." Xiao Yan nodded upon hearing this, then looked directly at Xun'er's captivating smile and said thoughtfully, "But girl, you've been acting a little strange these past two days?"
Xun'er was taken aback by his words, her eyes flickered almost imperceptibly, and she avoided Xiao Yan's gaze before saying softly, "No, Xun'er is no different from before!"
"Is it?"
Xiao Yan smiled faintly, about to say something more, when Yao Lao's solemn voice suddenly rang in his mind.
“A large number of auras are flying towards you, and these auras are extremely terrifying. They are probably coming for you.”
Upon hearing Yao Lao's words, Xiao Yan's expression changed drastically.
Even the old master said that the aura was extremely terrifying, so it must be a very powerful opponent.
Although he hadn't figured out why so many unfamiliar and terrifying auras had appeared in the inner courtyard, Xiao Yan trusted Yao Lao's judgment.
He immediately stood up, grabbed Xun'er, and prepared to leave.
At this moment, Xun'er seemed to realize something as well. Her pretty face changed instantly, and she hurriedly pushed Xiao Yan into the woods, saying anxiously, "Brother Xiao Yan, hide inside and don't come out!"
"What's wrong? Are these people here for you?"