Liu Zixuan used the technique of "Four Catties Move a Thousand Pounds" to defeat Bao Long’s "Taiyue Overhead". This action directly incited the Four Great Clans and Eight Great Powers to harbor murderous intent towards Liu Zixuan.

In this world, narrow-minded martial artists can never allow someone to stand shoulder to shoulder with them.

Even though Liu Zixuan has no intention of obstructing the unification of the Martial Realm, the Four Great Clans and Eight Great Powers have already regarded him as a thorn in their side.

They worry that one day, Liu Zixuan will threaten their status.

Let’s not forget, among them, the Gu Family and the Wei Family both have deep vendettas against Liu Zixuan. Even if Liu Zixuan seems indifferent now, to prevent his future revenge, the Four Great Clans and Eight Great Powers will soon take action against him.

Even by racking their brains and exhausting all efforts, they aim to strangle this potentially powerful enemy in the cradle!

As the old man’s words fell, several patriarchs and the elders around them furrowed their brows. It seemed they had all guessed what the old man intended to do!

"What a series of splendid duels!"

At this moment, Yafei suddenly walked onto the central platform, looked at the ten martial artists who had been selected, and said with a charming smile, "The final elimination round of twenty to ten has ended. The remaining ten will now receive special attention from the Hidden Sects in the upcoming duels. Your every move will determine whether you can be favored by the deeply-rooted Hidden Sects!"

Pausing deliberately, Yafei continued, "Now that it’s noon, everyone, take a short break. At precisely 1:15 in the afternoon, the battle for the championship will commence. Martial artists holding the Guiding Order, please wait a moment, as after the results are decided, representatives from the Hidden Sects will come to confirm your identities."

With that, Yafei stepped down from the platform.

In the arena, martial artists began to take out food from their bags to eat. They had prepared in advance and did not want to miss the exciting moments of the afternoon.

Liu Zixuan was about to go to Ye Lianyi to get some food to replenish his strength when a man walked by and blocked his path.

Liu Zixuan felt somewhat familiar with this man but mostly unfamiliar.

Before the twenty-to-ten competition started, he had seen the little Divine Maiden Tongtong from the Jade Maiden Sect and wanted to greet her, yet felt a fierce gaze of killing intent upon him. When he looked over, it was the very square-faced man in front of him wearing the same eerie smile.

"Liu Zixuan, I will defeat you in front of all the martial artists of Star Sea." The man’s voice carried a hint of magnetism. With such a face, the girls would surely be infatuated if they saw him.

However, at this moment, it gave Liu Zixuan a feeling of discomfort.

Liu Zixuan raised his eyebrows with a mocking smile, "Defeating me isn’t something you can just say with words!"

"Don’t worry, I’ll be keeping a close eye on you," the man smiled slightly at Liu Zixuan and walked away in another direction.

Just as Liu Zixuan was puzzled, Yafei’s voice sounded from behind him.

"He’s called Gu Huaqiu, the eldest young master of the Gu Family."

Liu Zixuan slowly turned around, "Gu Wenqiu’s brother?"

"Exactly, you should remember what you did to Gu Wenqiu at Weiyang Highland, right?" Yafei moved closer to Liu Zixuan, seemingly enjoying teasing him, deliberately reducing the distance between them, creating a very ambiguous atmosphere.

Enveloped in Yafei’s unique fragrance, Liu Zixuan smiled playfully, "Aren’t you afraid that staying so close might lead me to take advantage of you?"

"Do you have the guts to do that in front of so many people?" Yafei provocatively asked.

Liu Zixuan suddenly moved forward and embraced her waist. His lips were almost touching hers as he spoke lightly, "Don’t you think sleeping with their goddess in front of so many people would be a very prideful thing?"

"Bastard!"

Yafei pushed Liu Zixuan away immediately, her face flushed red, not knowing if it was from anger or embarrassment.

She stomped her foot and said, "You should understand why Gu Huaqiu is fixating on you. After crippling his brother and killing so many from the Gu Family, he will closely watch you in the upcoming duel for any chance to defeat you!"

About what Yafei said, Liu Zixuan understood. Once Yafei mentioned Gu Huaqiu’s name, everything became clear to him.

"Additionally, I must tell you, Gu Wenqiu’s identity is not only that of the eldest young master of the Gu Family. He is also a disciple of the Profound Sword Sect and considered outstanding within it. So he’s a formidable opponent on your path to first place!" Yafei said sternly.

Liu Zixuan nodded, "So, once I get first place, what will I need to do next?"

"Achieving first place will grant you the privilege to choose which Hidden Sect you want to enter," Yafei explained, "This is a special right of the first place."

"But what if I choose one and they refuse me due to grudges?" Liu Zixuan asked.

"That’s unlikely. Though the Hidden Sects are getting involved in the Martial Realm this time, they won’t hesitate to select disciples with potential to reach the Emperor Realm. Once you obtain first place, whichever you choose will be as you wish," Yafei reassured.

Liu Zixuan nodded, realizing that the value of first place was indeed high.

Before he could speak, Yafei continued, "What the Medical Immortal Sect wants from you is for you to choose the Profound Sword Sect and obtain the Nether Fire Stone within the Sword Tomb!"

"The Nether Fire Stone? What’s the Medical Immortal Sect going to do with such a stone?" Liu Zixuan asked, puzzled.

The Nether Fire Stone had been recorded in Liu Zixuan’s Holy Medical Scripture. Its flame temperature could bring swords to the most perfect state during forging.

But its use was limited to metals. What did the Medical Immortal Sect want with it?

Yafei shook her head with a smile, "I’ll tell you what you need to know. It’s best not to inquire about what you don’t. If you want to save your master, follow the instructions. Otherwise, you know the consequences."

Looking at Yafei’s enticing smile, a sharp glint flashed in Liu Zixuan’s eyes as he said word by word, "If my master gets even a scratch, you’ll witness the annihilation of the Medical Immortal Sect!"

Yafei shrugged slightly, "Honestly, I’m more curious about what you’ll do to me."

Liu Zixuan stepped forward, glanced at her impressive chest, and said playfully, "I think treating you, a high and mighty goddess, as a plaything to toy with daily would be a good choice!"

"You scoundrel!" Yafei’s Phoenix eyes flashed with anger as she glared at Liu Zixuan.

"Knowing full well that Gu Huaqiu is from the Profound Sword Sect, understanding they’ve issued a death order on me because of him, yet you still want me to choose the Profound Sword Sect. My little bit of shamelessness pales compared to you!" Liu Zixuan coldly declared.