Chapter 3: See You at the Martial Arts Competition!

The middle-aged man gritted his teeth, hesitated for a moment, and said: "We are about to hold a grand martial arts competition in Tianxuan Mountain, which has attracted many cultivators from other sects. The hall master is worried that hostile forces will take the opportunity to make trouble, so he has strengthened the vigilance."

"Martial arts competition?" Su Chen and Xiao Ningxue looked at each other, and a hint of interest flashed in their eyes.

"I wonder what the prize is for the champion of this martial arts competition?" Xiao Ningxue asked.

"The champion can enter the secret realm of Tianxuan Mountain to practice." The middle-aged man replied: "The spiritual energy in the secret realm of Tianxuan Mountain is extremely abundant, and the speed of practice is several times that of the outside world."

"Oh? That's a good reward." Su Chen nodded thoughtfully.

Xiao Ningxue glanced at him and understood.

With Su Chen's current cultivation, a mere Tianxuan Mountain is naturally not in his eyes.

But if he can take this opportunity to see the cultivators of this world, it would be a good idea.

"Then, I wonder when this martial arts competition will start?" Xiao Ningxue asked.

"Three days later." The middle-aged man replied, "Then there will be elite disciples from all the major sects coming, and the competition will be very fierce."

"Three days later..." Su Chen smiled, "Then let's stay here for a few more days to see the Tianxuan Mountain martial arts competition."

The middle-aged man's face changed when he heard this, and he hurriedly said, "Two seniors, Tianxuan Mountain is too small, I'm afraid it will be difficult to host..."

"Don't you even have two guests?" Xiao Ningxue glanced at him coldly.

The middle-aged man was silent, sweating profusely, and dared not say more.

"Then it's settled." Su Chen nodded with satisfaction, "See you at the martial arts competition in three days."

"This...that...senior..." The middle-aged man hesitated and pointed at the ice sculpture master in the hall.

Xiao Ningxue immediately understood what he meant, looked at the frozen master, waved her hand, a blue light flashed, and the ice on the master's body instantly turned invisible.

The hall master fell to the ground, trembling all over, his face as pale as paper.

He looked up at Xiao Ningxue, his eyes full of horror.

"Thank you...thank you for showing mercy..." The hall master forced a smile, quickly got up, and bowed to Su Chen and Xiao Ningxue.

"You are quite sensible." Su Chen snorted coldly, his eyes swept over the people present: "Remember, we are not here to make trouble, you started it first. In three days, I hope you can hold a wonderful martial arts feast, don't let me down."

Everyone nodded repeatedly, not daring to have any objections.

"Let's go, Xue'er, let's go see what fun there is in Tianxuan Mountain." Su Chen put his arm around Xiao Ningxue's slender waist and strode out of the hall.

Xiao Ningxue chuckled and rolled her eyes at Su Chen coquettishly in his arms: "You, you just can't sit still. You just arrived in a new place and you're already causing trouble."

"Haha, who asked them to come to me." Su Chen laughed: "Besides, I'm doing this for our future status here. With this, no one in Tianxuan Mountain dares to look down on us."

"You are the best at calculating." Xiao Ningxue hit him angrily: "But this time it's a bargain for you, so you don't have to find someone to compete with."

"Of course." Su Chen smiled proudly: "This martial arts competition can help you understand the strength of this world."

While the two were talking and laughing, they had already walked out of Tianxuan Mountain.

Su Chen's eyes swept around and suddenly his eyes lit up.

There was a lake not far away, the lake water was clear and the lake was shrouded in mist, as if a piece of emerald was inlaid in the mountains.

"Xue'er, look, there is a lake in front, why don't we go there to play?" Su Chen said excitedly.

Xiao Ningxue's eyes lit up when she heard this. She liked this kind of quiet and beautiful place the most.

"Okay, let's go and take a look."

The two of them flashed and came to the lake in an instant.

The lake water was clear and transparent, with a faint blue light.

The shore was lush with vegetation, and the air was filled with a faint fragrance of flowers.

"What a beautiful place!" Xiao Ningxue exclaimed: "I didn't expect there would be such a paradise."

"Yes, there is a lot of spiritual energy here, which is very suitable for cultivation." Su Chen nodded: "Why don't we practice here in the next few days."

Xiao Ningxue was about to agree, when suddenly the fog on the lake surface surged, and a figure slowly walked out.

It was a handsome boy wearing white clothes, holding a long sword, and exuding a faint fairy spirit.

"Who is it! How dare you trespass into my Tianxuan Lake!" The boy shouted, his voice cold.

Su Chen and Xiao Ningxue looked at each other, and a trace of surprise flashed in their eyes.

"Who is this kid? His cultivation seems to be quite good." Su Chen asked in a low voice.

"How should I know?" Xiao Ningxue shook her head: "But looking at his posture, he seems to be the guardian of this place."

Su Chen nodded, his eyes fell on the boy, and said lightly: "Just playing here."

The boy's expression eased a little after hearing this, but he still said coldly: "Playing? This is the forbidden area of ​​my Tianxuan Mountain, outsiders are not allowed to enter!"

"Oh? Forbidden area?" Su Chen raised his eyebrows: "I don't know, we want to practice here for a few days, I wonder what we should do?"

"Practice?" The boy sneered: "Just you? Are you worthy of practicing in my Tianxuan Lake?"

Su Chen and Xiao Ningxue's faces sank, and a trace of displeasure flashed in their eyes.

Just a little kid, how dare he look down on them like this!

"What's your name?" Xiao Ningxue asked coldly.

"I am Sikong Lang, the eldest disciple of Tianxuan Mountain. I am here to guard this lake under the order of my master." The young man said proudly, "You should leave quickly. Don't force me to do anything."

"Sikong Lang?" Su Chen and Xiao Ningxue looked at each other.

No wonder this kid is so arrogant. He turned out to be the eldest disciple of Tianxuan Mountain.

"Junior Brother Sikong, you are wrong." Su Chen shook his head and said, "We are invited by your hall master to participate in the martial arts competition. Now we want to practice here. Do you want to offend your hall master?"

Sikong Lang's face changed slightly when he heard this. He hesitated for a moment and said, "Are you serious?"

"Of course." Xiao Ningxue snorted coldly, "Just now in the hall, your hall master has already agreed to us."

"This..." Sikong Lang looked at the two people in embarrassment, and seemed a little at a loss.

"What? Are you going to disobey your hall master's order?" Su Chen sneered.

Sikong Lang gritted his teeth and finally gave in.

"Okay, since it's the Palace Master's idea, then you can practice here." He said reluctantly: "But remember not to mess up the lake, otherwise..."

"Don't worry, we are not interested in destroying this place." Xiao Ningxue waved her hand impatiently.

Sikong Lang looked at the two of them again before turning around and leaving, disappearing in the mist on the lake.