The Dynasty of Cultivating Immortality

Chapter 33

C33 – The Competition Began!

“Uncle, do you have something to say?” Ni Huibo inquired, a hint of puzzlement in his gaze. He looked at Ni Xianjian, unable to resist asking the question.

Ni Xianjian nodded, fixing his gaze on Ni Huibo for a moment before letting out a long sigh. “I need you to make me a promise,” he said.

​”Go ahead.”

“I want you to conceal your late second-level strength.”

​Ni Huibo cocked his head, his eyes brimming with confusion. “The reasons are complex, but it’s of utmost importance to the Ni family,” Ni Xianjian explained, a touch of helplessness in his eyes. The situation involving the Ni family in Mightcairn and the capital was intricate, tangled up in the rivalry among the various branches. It was too complicated to clarify in a short time.

“Is it that important?”

Ni Huibo murmured, his expression turning grave. He nodded earnestly and replied, “Alright, I promise you.”

​”Good boy,” Ni Xianjian said, a trace of relief in his eyes. He gave Ni Huibo a meaningful look before proceeding forward.

“Patriarch.”

“Hello, Patriarch.”

The young members of the family buzzed with excitement upon Ni Xianjian’s arrival. He acknowledged them with a nod and made his way to a raised platform.

​Clearing his throat, he scanned the crowd before commencing his speech. As the patriarch, it was his duty to inspire the next generation.

While Ni Huibo listened intently, the rest of the audience, having grown accustomed to such speeches, found them dull.

​After concluding his address, Ni Xianjian coughed lightly to recapture the crowd’s attention. “I’ll spare you any further ado. This Large Competition is unlike any before. I will select five exceptional individuals to represent us in the grand competition among the three major families. Additionally, these five will earn the chance to enter the Martial Hall’s forbidden area to choose a cultivation method. I’m sure you’re all aware of this. Now, let me outline the rules of the competition.”

“The Large Competition will be determined by drawing lots. Forty contestants will enter, and when only five remain, those eliminated will have an opportunity to challenge them. Success in the challenge means taking their place.”Fôllôw new stories at novelhall.com

After finishing his statement, he scanned the entire gathering. His voice rose sharply as he asked, “Does anyone have any questions?”

Silence enveloped the contest field.

“Ni Huibo!”

His voice was laced with venom as he spat out the name, his face twisted in a snarl, eyes brimming with deep-seated resentment.

He blamed Ni Huibo for his fall from grace as the young patriarch and the harsh scolding he received from his father.

Ni Huibo, once dismissed as worthless by Ni Situo, had recently caused him repeated humiliations—a disgrace he found unbearable.

A faint crack had formed on the black token in his hand without him noticing, but he quickly caught himself and loosened his grip.

“You’d better hope we don’t cross paths, or else...”

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Ni Xianjian wasted no time in organizing the venue after the lots were drawn.

Despite the vastness of the training ground, it was divided into only four sections to allow the competitors to showcase their full potential.

The matchups were simple: number one against number two, number three against number four, and so on.

Having drawn number thirteen, Ni Huibo wasn’t up for the first round, so he stepped aside to watch as a spectator.

The expansive training ground was evenly split into quarters. Guided by the family elders, eight young disciples entered, pairing off into groups of two and taking their positions in the designated areas, their faces taut with anticipation.

This contest was crucial—it would not only decide who could access the forbidden grounds of the Martial Hall but would also influence their future standing within the family. Given the stakes, no one dared take the competition lightly.

Of the four pairings, the duel between the two women in the bottom left corner captured the most attention.

Ni Shang versus Ni Xiuying.

Beyond their striking looks and figures, the focus was on Ni Shang’s prowess.

Her medium-grade second-level talent marked her as a leading prodigy in the Ni family, yet her preference for a low profile and dedication to her cultivation had kept many unaware of her current level.

Ni Xiuying, already at the first level’s middle period, had made a name for herself within the family. Their impending clash promised to be a highlight of the competition.