Time has entered the end of December in a blink of an eye, the winter solstice.

Before the hour arrived, countless sect disciples dressed in green clothes had gathered on the martial arts arena in the outer room.

The costumes of the Five Elements Sect are simple and simple, and the colors of the outer and inner rooms are cyan. The difference is that the outer belt is wider, the inner belt is narrower, and the back of the caftan is inscribed with a pattern of five elements, implying that the five elements are authentic and the children of the inner room. The disciples are mainly blue robes and robes, with five elements on their backs.

It is said that the sect has had true disciples in the past, regardless of the long shirt and Luo Shang are all cloud white color, embroidered in front of the cloud pattern, implying the vast righteousness and the sky of the clouds;

However, now, the only disciples of the Five Elements Sect are Senior Brother Shanjun and Second Senior Sister Lu Bingning, not to mention the true disciples!

During the winter solstice, the cold wind is blowing on the top of the Five Elements Peak, and as far as the eye can see, there is a piece of green shirt on the martial arts field, and the velvet robe is displayed, which sets off each other with the clouds and mist on the top of the mountain, but also complements each other.

At this moment, the Five Elements Sect has a great competition every ten years, and the selection of inner disciples is about to begin.

On the east side of the huge sect's martial arts arena, there is now a high platform, and there are five on the platform, which are the positions of the sect master and elders; the west side of the martial arts arena is the viewing area for the inner room disciples, but there are sporadic comers, I think it is because they are working hard to prepare for the war; the area on the north and south sides is where the outer room disciples are, and at this moment it is crowded with people and discussions, which can be described as full of people, but it is a scene of prosperity of the sect.

Although it is now the winter solstice, the cold weather has not reduced the enthusiasm of the sect's children. On the contrary, as the time approaches, the more hot it is. Looking from afar, groups of three or five discussed with each other, each guessing who the top four in their minds would be.

At this time, the smiling Sect Master Qingye had slowly walked towards the high platform. Behind him, the respected Elder Liu, as well as the crane-haired and childlike Inner Elder Lu Shuilian, and the burly Foreign Affairs Elder Xie Shi also came one after another.

After a while, I saw Nie Yang, the law enforcement elder, walking into the field. At this moment, he wore a mask like fire, covering half of the cangs, and his beard was red like a fire blowing in the wind. To say that among the sects, the most beloved by the disciples is naturally the approachable sect master Qingyezi. However, if you want to talk about awe, it is this law enforcement elder Nie Yang.

Elder Nie is as good as he looks, his temperament is as fierce as fire, and he never intercedes with others. Even if it is his own grandson Nie Zhan, he is also ruthless to talk about, although Nie Zhan is a genius qualification like Tianlinggen, but he is also cultivating step by step from the inner room, and there is no reason to directly become a disciple of his own lineage!

When he saw Sect Leader Qing Yezi and the other four elders sitting down, Elder Nie swept his eyes and shouted, "Silence!"

A thunderbolt broke out, and the audience was silent in an instant. Elder Nie is a little old now, but his posture is upright, and his steps are steady and powerful. At this moment, he put his hands behind his back, let the cold wind sweep wildly, and his red hair danced like a blazing fire.

Seeing that the disciples were quiet, he admonished: "'Immortal Dao Guisheng, immeasurable crossing the peak, Haoran Sword Qi, heaven and earth are immortal. This is the patriarch's opening precept. The great competition of the sect, a meeting in ten years, is intended to encourage the children, self-denial and correction, and eliminate the demons. In this foreign affairs semi-finals, the referee is still the old man. When the bell rings, the competition begins. Those who do not arrive will be deemed to have abstained and will prepare as soon as possible. ”

After speaking, Elder Nie looked at the incense burner Fang Ding behind him, and then closed his eyes and stood quietly in the field.

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Outer Chambers Disciple Area.

At this moment, Zhang Wu looked around, and said anxiously: "How is this good, why hasn't Senior Brother Luo returned yet?"

Suddenly, You Yingying's guessing voice came from behind him: "Zhang Wu, Senior Brother Luo won't feel that he hasn't reached the fourth layer of qi refining, so he simply won't come, right?"

Zhang Wu looked worried, but remembering the confidence he had when Luo Yu fought with Wu Guo last time, he believed that Luo Yu would definitely arrive.

Thinking of this, Zhang Wu looked at You Yingying with a firm expression and said, "Twenty days ago, Senior Brother Luo said that he would definitely come, and he would definitely come!"

Looking at Zhang Wu, who had a serious face, You Yingying sighed, her face full of disbelief. On the other hand, he smiled and pushed his sister, his willow eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and the worry in his eyes was self-evident: "We also believe in Senior Brother Luo, you can refine qi from the first layer to the fourth layer of qi refining, in just twenty days, how can you...!Unless there is a miracle..."

Speaking of this, You Xiaoxiao sighed.

However, Zhang Wu didn't think so, and was full of confidence: "Have you seen that the Five Spirit Miscellaneous Roots have entered the Qi Refining Period in just half a year? And if there is a miracle in this world, it must be created by Senior Brother Luo!"

Seeing Zhang Wu's proud face at this moment, You Yingying couldn't help but smile and said: "Senior Brother Luo, Senior Brother Luo, if Senior Brother Luo really reaches the fourth layer of qi refining, you will have to change your words to Senior Brother Luo in the second layer of qi refining~"

You Yingying's face was full of disbelief, she didn't know where Zhang Wu got her confidence.

Although Zhang Wu also knew that going from the first layer of qi refining to the fourth layer of qi refining on the twentieth day was simply a fantasy! But since he had seen with his own eyes those unbelievable things that happened to Luo Yu these days, he always felt that Luo Yu could create miracles again.

Thinking of this, he looked in the direction of the back mountain and muttered, "Luo Yu, you must be able to!"

Time goes back an hour ago.

At this time, Luo Yu was in the Five Elements Cave Heaven. In order to avoid disturbance and win the reward in the Zongmen Dabi, he once again came to the cave under the cliff of the back mountain to retreat. This advance is a full twenty days, and I have never stepped out of the Five Elements Cave Heaven for half a step!

Since ten days ago, he had broken through from the third layer of qi refining to the fourth layer of qi refining. Although after entering the fourth layer of qi refining, he continued to cultivate in the next ten days, and the dantian qi sea also entered the consummation, but he still couldn't break through the realm barrier!

Slowly opening his eyes, Luo Yu sighed: "Maybe this is the bottleneck that Elder Liu said~! Since it can't be broken through for the time being, then use battle instead of ......." ”

After speaking, Luo Yu jumped off the stone platform, woke up the sleeping little Luo Yun on the side, and said with a smile: "Let's go, go back." ”

When Luo Yun heard that he was going back, he was immediately excited, thinking that the little guy must have been depressed these days.

Looking at the valley, it is already covered in silver, the bamboo sea is swinging in the distance, and the warm sun is shining in the east. Luo Yu stepped out of the crack of the mountain, stepping on the thick snow under his feet, making a 'snort' sound, listening to it in his ears, looking at the vast snow scene, he took a deep breath of cold air, and suddenly refreshed people's hearts.

Canggu is empty, the clouds and smoke in the distance are vast, and there is a vast expanse, as if this world is full of arms.

Seeing the scenery of this snow country, Luo Yu felt and expressed: "Bamboo Ming inherits Qianyi, Hongyan Festival 10 periods; ”

Exhaling a breath of heat, Luo Yu touched Luo Yun, who was like a fur scarf on his shoulder, and said with feeling: "Luo Yun, do you know? Ling'er likes to listen to me compose poems the most, and I don't know how she is now? When Dabi is over, I will go down the mountain to pick up Ling'er no matter what..." ”

As if feeling the change in Luo Yu's mood, the little guy scratched Luo Yu's cheek with its big fluffy tail, and suddenly an itch hit!

Brushing aside his big fluffy tail, Luo Yu smiled and said, "Luo Yun, you and I will compete to see who can get to the top of the cliff first!"

After speaking, the corners of Luo Yu's mouth turned up, and the light in his eyes flashed. Without waiting for the little guy to react, he grabbed Luo Yun's big tail and threw it vigorously into the depths of the woods. Then he turned and flew over the cliff and quickly climbed upward. And behind the forest came the angry cry of the little guy.

Luo Yu is laughing while struggling upward.

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Five Elements Sect, on the martial arts field.

Zhang Wu, You Xiaoxiao and the others were staring motionlessly at the incense of the green wood that was about to be burned in the field.

At this moment, a disgusting laugh pierced into their ears at an inopportune time: "~ I heard that someone put down his arrogance at the first level of qi refining twenty days ago, and he will definitely break through the fourth layer of qi refining within twenty days and come to participate in the sect competition!"

As soon as Zhou Yan's voice fell, someone pretended to be surprised and asked, "Really, who is Senior Brother Zhou talking about?

Seeing that his subordinates 'mended the knife' in time, although Zhou Yan was very satisfied in his heart, he pretended to be surprised and said: "What? The junior disciples don't know? This person is the junior brother Luo Yuluo who secretly attacked and defeated the martial brothers." ”

When Zhou Yan said this, everyone immediately laughed and scoffed.

At the same time, he shouted wantonly at You Xiaoxiao and the others: "Luo Yu's treacherous villain's sneak attack and victory are the shame of my generation." Where is this arrogant man now?"

As soon as these words came out, Wu Guo suddenly got up and teased: "I think that eighty percent of this madman is self-aware and incompetent, and now he doesn't know where to hide and cry his nose!hahahaha~~~~"

Looking at Zhou Yan and the others who were wantonly making fun of not far away, You Xiaoxiao suddenly showed disdain. And You Yingying hated her ugly face even more, only to see her smart big eyes turn and think about it.

She jumped up, stretched out her white jade finger, and pointed at Wu Guo: "Wu Guo, what are you proud of? I don't know which Qi Refining Fourth Layer was defeated by Senior Brother Luo, who had just entered the Qi Refining Realm, with a dignified move? If it weren't for Elder Liu's timely action, he would have almost lost his life." At this time, there is still a face to make nonsense, it's really shameless!"

After speaking, You Yingying stuck out her tongue at Zhou Yan and the others, and You Xiaoxiao and the others immediately laughed when they saw it.

Seeing this, Wu Guo's face turned red and pointed at You Yingying angrily: "You! good, good, good! I want to see how he can get in time!"

After Wu Guo, whose face was flushed, finished speaking, he stretched out his hand and pointed to the bronze tripod in the center of the square. Everyone saw that the Aoki incense was burning out at this time. Looking at Dading, Zhang Wu sat down in a dejected manner, and the little foot beside him stomped and pouted, obviously angry.

Under the fiery red mask, Elder Nie's narrow eyes suddenly opened and looked at Da Ding. The green wood incense in Dingzhong also burned out at this moment! Looking at the last wisp of green smoke rising, Zhou Yan and everyone laughed loudly. On the other hand, Zhang Wuyou smiled and the others, one by one, they were depressed and sighed, obviously they had no hope that Luo Yu would be able to rush back.

And just as Elder Nie was about to signal the bell to ring, in the dense forest behind the mountain, suddenly, a figure was stumbling into the martial arts arena!

Without waiting for everyone to see who it was, they saw that the person who came was panting and said: "Foreign affairs disciple Luo Yu, it's too late, I hope the sect master and the elders will forgive me." ”

As soon as these words came out, Zhou Yan and the others were immediately shocked, but on the other hand, You Xiaoxiao was thunderous with joy. Seeing that the surroundings were noisy, Elder Nie suddenly snorted, and the martial arts arena quickly quieted down.

Looking at the handsome young man standing in front of him, Elder Nie looked up and down and asked, "You are Luo Yu?"

Seeing this, Luo Yu bowed respectfully: "Back to the elder's words, the disciple is Luo Yu." ”

Looking at the humble and polite Luo Yu, Elder Nie nodded rarely, and then waved his hand and said, "Yes, go back and prepare." ”

As soon as Elder Nie's words fell, Zhou Yan and the others shouted: "Elder Nie, the green wood incense has been extinguished, and Luo Yu is obviously late..." ”

As soon as the words fell, there was a lot of discussion in the audience, Luo Yu looked at Elder Nie, and saw that he didn't say anything, but just looked at himself meaningfully.

After thinking about it for a while, Luo Yu smiled and looked up at Zhou Yan, and said sarcastically: "The Dao bell has not sounded, why am I late?"

As soon as these words came out, Zhou Yan and the others were immediately speechless.

But after a while, Zhou Yan pointed at Luo Yu, looked at Elder Nie and said respectfully: "Elder, Luo Yu has just entered the Qi Refining Realm, how can he be the fourth layer of Qi Refining at this moment? ”

Everyone thought about it and nodded secretly. You must know that Senior Brother Luo has just entered the Qi Refining Realm, in their opinion, how can he enter the fourth layer of Qi Refining in less than a month?

This time, without waiting for Luo Yu to speak, Elder Nie stepped forward and reached out to grab his wrist. Luo Yu only felt a scorching qi enter his body in an instant, and after not waiting for a moment, Elder Nie was shocked, and then nodded and smiled: "The Five Spirit Miscellaneous Roots have actually entered the fourth layer of Qi refining and consummating, boy, you are very good." ”

Luo Yu knew that this legendary Elder Nie had been in retreat, and he had never seen it before, but he had always heard of this law enforcement elder who everyone feared. Now that it's the first time I've seen it, it's natural to have a good performance.

Thinking of this, Luo Yu saluted and said: "The disciples can have today, all the sects teach, and the elders enlighten." ”

Seeing that Luo Yu was so humble and polite, Nie Changlai looked even more pleasing to the eye, so he nodded with satisfaction, turned around and announced: "Luo Yu, you have entered the fourth layer of qi refining, and you are eligible. ”

When everyone heard this, they immediately exclaimed, and Zhou Yan was even more incredulous: "Luo Yu has just entered Qi refining, how can it be the fourth layer of Qi refining!"

At this time, although Zhou Yan's voice was not loud, who was Elder Nie? That was a powerhouse of the seventh layer of Ning Xing! Zhou Yan's questioning voice was extremely clear in his ears.

When Elder Nie heard this, he immediately became angry and said, "Are you suspecting the old man of favoritism?"

After speaking, an invisible pressure instantly enveloped Zhou Yan, and Zhou Yan was suddenly shocked! Only then did he wake up, but the person in front of him was Elder Ning Xing, how could he not see Luo Yu's cultivation?

Seeing this, he dared to think about it, and hurriedly saluted: "The disciple doesn't dare, the disciple doesn't dare." ”

Although Elder Nie announced that Luo Yu was indeed a fourth-level qi refiner, the sect disciples were still suspicious. Seeing this, Luo Yu understood that with Elder Nie's fiery temper, it was absolutely impossible to explain, maybe there would be a 'big kill'!

Thinking of this, Luo Yu smiled freely, crossed Elder Nie, and began to urge the spiritual power cyclone in his body!

I saw that the aura around Luo Yu's body was rapidly improving, and the spiritual power around him was surging and rotating, and his cultivation was also rising!

"The second layer of Qi refining is still climbing!" suddenly erupted in exclamations around them!

As the cyclone rotated faster and faster, until it finally suddenly stopped, under the stunned gaze of everyone, the aura around Luo Yu's body stabilized at the fourth layer of qi refining.

Luo Yu raised his head, looked mockingly at Zhou Yan who was surprised in the distance, stretched out his right hand, and raised his middle finger at Zhou Yan!

Zhou Yan looked at Luo Yu's strange movements, and didn't know what it meant, but when he saw that middle finger, he always felt as if he was despised!

And just when he was puzzled, the Dao bell rang, and the audience returned to silence. Luo Yu also returned to Zhang Wu and the others, so naturally he couldn't help but ask. After the forty-nine bells were finished, Sect Leader Qing Yezi encouraged him with a smile on his face, and then announced the beginning, and the authority of the chief was still handed over to Elder Nie.

Elder Nie had returned to the high platform at this time, stood up and shouted, "This Sect Great Competition is different from the past."

When everyone heard that the rules had changed, they listened attentively.

I could only hear Elder Nie continue: "In this big competition, first of all, draw lots to determine the order, and those with the same number will compete in order for the group, and there will be a round every five groups. ”

Everyone looked at the five rings in the arena and already knew that this was the same as before.

After a pause, Elder Nie said again: "Secondly, in order to test the true level of the disciples, this time the top four will be competed,... Life or death. ”

As soon as Elder Nie's words fell, there was an uproar in the square, and everyone looked shocked. You know, once you live or die, it's not a matter of lying down for a while, and you probably won't be able to get up forever. Seeing this, there was a faint hint of retreat in the eyes of many disciples.

At this moment, there was already a lot of discussion outside the arena, and it was noisy, and Elder Nie broke off with displeasure on his face: "Silence! Third, those who fall from the stage are defeated, those who admit defeat are defeated, and those who are unable to fight again are defeated; Fourth, the top four in the outer room are all promoted to the inner room, and one Realm Breaking Pill will be rewarded, and they will participate in the final sect competition, and at the same time, the first place in the outer room will receive an Innocent Pill." ”

As soon as Nie Chang came to say this, there was an exclamation outside the arena, the first was to reward the Innocent Pill! You must know that this Innocent Pill is a necessary pill to break through the Innocent Period. Except for the Heavenly Spirit Root and the Alien Spirit Root, if there is no such pill, the broken mirror will inevitably fail! Just looking at the appearance of the disciples in the outer room who are eager to try at this moment, you can know how great the temptation of this pill is.

Without waiting for everyone to think about it, Elder Nie continued: "In the end, the top three in the sect competition will not only obtain a Broken Mirror Pill, but also enter the Infinite Sword Peak, and the first place can be promoted to a personal disciple. ”

As soon as everyone heard this, the top three of the sect were actually able to enter the Infinite Sword Peak! But Luo Yu looked at the eyes of everyone present and sighed, "It's really a man who dies for money, and a bird dies for food." No matter what, he also has to get the Broken Mirror Pill and enter the Infinite Sword Peak. ’

Not long after, the draw ended, Luo Yu looked at the number plate in his hand, and said with a smile: "Six-six! This number is good, auspicious."

Zhang Wu, who came over next to him, looked at Luo Yu's number plate and suddenly said angrily: "Geely? These six are still auspicious? Six is the smallest, and nine is the largest and most auspicious." ”

Luo Yu was speechless, "This six six is unlucky, what kind of brains do you have, six six or six Shun, plus another six, that is Niu Niu Niu, it is really a turtle." ’

At this time, You Xiaoxiao smiled at Luo Yu and smiled sweetly: "Senior Brother Luo, don't listen to his nonsense, it's just a number plate, not so particular." In fact, today's competition is also an audition, and the top 32 are selected. The outer room is not like the inner room, and the disciples in the inner room have a higher level of cultivation, and the exercises are more numerous. There are only a few kinds of disciples in the outer room, and the winner can be decided in an instant, and there is no protracted battle. ”

When Luo Yu heard this, he thought deeply and nodded slightly.