Chapter 2: Outer and Inner Court Grand Tournament
5 minutes before the tournament started, the colosseum was packed to the brim with disciples and people with different statuses.
The colosseum was gigantic and grand, it even had walls decorated with spirit stones and other metals.
The arena itself was made by a Rank-8 Blacksmith with many different rare metals so it didn't break. It also had formations from a Rank-8 Formation Master to increase its defenses, auto-repair and had a defensive field around it block attacks from the contestants from going outside and harming the spectators.
"Look! Isn't that Elder Feng?" An outer disciple in the crowd exclaimed loudly enough for everyone to hear him.
"You're right, it really is Elder Feng!" An inner disciple said, surprised.
"But wait, who's that with him?" Another disciple questioned.
In the area where the elders and people with high statuses were, everyone looked up and was shocked to the core.
"Is Elder Qi, really going to take in a disciple under his wing?!" An inner court elder said.
As the commotion was rising because of Ling Tian, a loud voice was released.
"Silence! The Outer and Inner Grand Tournament is starting!" A voice that commanded obedience rang out throughout the whole colosseum.
"It's the patriarch!" People started whispering among themselves.
A middle-aged man with long, azure hair, azure beard, and had a chiseled, handsome appearance revealed himself.
His name is Patriarch Xia, a man with dignity and a stern face that was known to be the strongest man alive. His cultivation level was at the highest level in Blue Heaven Star, a Martial Ancestor.
The judge, an average-looking man that was an inner court elder came up to the outer area of the stage and said, "Round 1: Xun Luoyang versus Tan Xiang!"
Two men appeared on the stage, both were inner court disciples. They both released their martial spirits at the same time. Xun Luoyang had a Blood Dragon martial spirit that looked as if it was dripping blood from its body. Tan Xiang's martial spirit was an Eight-Winged Great Roc.
However, Xun Luoyang's martial spirit was an 11th-grade spirit, while Tan Xiang's was only a 10th grade.
"Tan Xiang, you are at the 7th stage of Foundation Establishment, two levels below me, surrender if you don't want to get hurt and humiliated!" Xun Luoyang arrogantly released his killing intent and murderous aura which started pressing Tan Xiang towards the ground.
Xun Luoyang was at the peak of the 9th stage Foundation Establishment, just a hair's away from reaching Core Formation. All he needed was an enlightenment to reach Half-Step Core Formation and go under Heavenly Tribulation to form his core element and Dao.
"Never! How can I push forward if I surrender?! Tan Xiang retorted, angrily. He was mad that his opponent dared to look down on him.
"Humph, you think that you can fight levels above you? I can also do that, I can fight Half-Step Core Formation, even Golden Core 1st stage if they're injured!" Xun Luoyang laughed loudly.
Tan Xiang had enough and dashed towards Xun Luoyang quickly.
"That's Tan Xiang's Golden Roc Pierces the Sky movement art!"
"I heard that he had a fortuitous encounter and consumed some roc blood even though it was impure and diluted, it still is one of the strongest and fastest divine beasts!"
Xun Luoyang smirked and hefted his Black Iron Spear and pierced forwards.
"You're too naïve Tan Xiang!"
On Xun Luoyang's spear, there was a vision of a blood-red dragon that was aiming towards Tan Xiang.
"That's Xun Luoyang's signature martial art technique, the Asura Dragon Spear Art!" The judge exclaimed.
Tan Xiang was expecting this though so he spun around last second and aimed his sword down and thrust.
"Four Seasons Sword Art: 1st Form, Falling Leaf!" Tan Xiang shouted.
Right before the sword was going to hit and make contact, Xun Luoyang hefted his spear yelled in a deep voice, "Asura Dragon Spear Art: 3rd Form, Asura Dragon Pierces the Sky!" and thrust upwards with all his force.
A giant hole was created in the stomach of Tan Xiang and blood flew everywhere.
"You overestimated yourself, you fool!" Xun Luoyang laughed maniacally.
"Xun Luoyang has won the match!" The judge shouted.
Everyone started clapping from that heart-racing battle.
The pharmacists waiting nearby instantly went to treat Tan Xiang for his serious injuries. At worst, he would be crippled, and at best he would be bedridden for a while and keep his cultivation, although it may fall.
"Hmmm, interesting... He has the Blood Dragon Bloodline and the Asura Spear Body, although it's hidden and locked. These shouldn't be in this star, it's supposed to be in a higher ranking star and heaven. His bloodline is somewhat pure as well..." Ling Tian was spectating and instantly saw through Xun Luoyang.
"Shall I take him in?" Ling Tian slightly grinned, thinking of the future troubles and chaos his disciple will cause.
CREATORS' THOUGHTS 
SerpentBlaze
SerpentBlaze The first round of the tournament is over and there is already a disciple that Ling Tian has taken interest in!
Look forward to the future as there may be uncertain aspects coming in!
-SerpentBlaze
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