After explaining the general rules, the Elders began distributing jade tokens to the Direct Disciples, who then entered the Secret Realm one by one.
Tian Ning was already very familiar with this procedure. As the scene before her changed, she was transported to an unfamiliar place, completely alone.
At this time, normal Direct Disciples would eagerly search for teammates, because if they were alone and encountered Direct Disciples from other Sects, a battle was unavoidable.
But Tian Ning wasn't worried at all.
The Competition Arena had Record Stones that could clearly show the situation of the Direct Disciples within the Secret Realm. Many spectators focused their attention on Tian Ning. This newcomer had attracted many Direct Disciples upon her appearance, suggesting she must be incredibly strong!
Even being transported to a deserted place at the border of the Secret Realm, she remained calm and composed, definitely a veteran!
That's what the spectators thought.
She began to take out her Dimensional Pouch. Was she going to use a Magical Artifact?
The spectators were incredibly excited!
Then, everyone saw the outrageous book title 《After a Night of Passion, I Simultaneously Conceived Ten Children of Great Powers?》 Volume 3.
Spectators: "???"
The spectators were stunned. What was this thing?
This was the Competition Arena! Shouldn't normal Direct Disciples first take out their Magical Artifacts, immediately find their Fellow Disciples to form a group, and prioritize Competition Points?!
Tian Ning calmly found a comfortable shady spot under a tree and, unconcerned with the world, began reading.
The atmosphere at the scene was extremely strange. Other Direct Disciples were seizing the opportunity to meet, scheming against each other, fighting hard to win Points for their Jade Tokens—it was very exciting.
On Tian Ning's side, she looked like a retired old man.
She even took out a comfortable reclining chair and table, on which she placed steaming Spirit Tea, with Melon Seeds and Snacks nearby—she was fully prepared.
Spectators: "..."
Didn't she forget… this is a competition!
One speechless spectator said: "Does she understand what respect is?"
Another spectator, out of curiosity, stared at Tian Ning's Storybook for a long time, becoming engrossed in it. Hearing the person next to them speak, they said: "Actually… this Storybook is quite interesting." It's just not appropriate for this occasion.
"Heh!" That spectator sneered, "The name alone shows it's shallow. Watching this is better than watching the Direct Disciples fight!"
Although they said that, the competition had only just begun, and not many teams had encountered each other. Everyone prioritized conserving their strength and minimizing casualties.
This made it very boring. The spectators looked around but didn't see anything interesting.
So… some people turned their attention to Tian Ning's Storybook.
After an unknown amount of time, someone shouted: "Look! Look! The Fu Immortal Sect, Dan Ding Sect, and Tempering Body Sect are teaming up against the Wanjian Sect!"
"Oh… huh? Why are they fighting now? This is exciting…" The spectator speaking stared at Tian Ning, their eyes darting back and forth.
"Do we need to choose? Of course, we watch the fight!"
"Let me tell you…" That spectator reluctantly looked at Tian Ning: "Zhouzhou was born while being fought over by five Great Powers! AAAAAAH! They're twins, and the five Great Powers are going crazy! They're all vying to be the children's father!!"
Who doesn't love such an exciting scene of a battle royale? Especially the thrilling scene of five excellent men fighting over one woman!
"And while they were fighting, a wicked woman tried to steal Zhouzhou's children. They need help! Why are they fighting now?"
Spectators who weren't watching: "???"
What the heck?
While several Sects were battling, Long Han was panicking. Where was Tian Ning? Where was she?!
The Wanjian Sect's Direct Disciples had been eliminated by the three Sects' alliance. If Long Han hadn't quickly escaped the battle with Wenren Yang, their Jade Tokens would have been crushed long ago…
Tian Ning finally finished the third volume and closed the Storybook with satisfaction.
With nothing to do, she checked the Points ranking:
【First Place: Fu Immortal Sect 28 Points
Second Place: Tempering Body Sect 19 Points
Third Place: Beast Taming Sect 18 Points
...
Sixth Place: Wanjian Sect 6 Points】
Tian Ning: "?"
Where were her Senior Martial Brothers and Senior Sisters? Didn't they say they would lead the Wanjian Sect to glorious first place?
The spectators outside the Arena also found this difficult to express.
As expected of Sword Protecting Mountain's trash. Tian Ning was immersed in her Storybook; Long Aotien fell into a Spirit Plant field, like a rat in a rice bin, almost plucking the entire field bald; Shi Qinxin got lost in a Great Power's Legacy and was out of contact…
As for the remaining two, one blind person hadn't moved since entering, and one directionally-challenged person got lucky and perfectly avoided everyone.
"..."
Got it!
This year's Wanjian Sect was completely finished. Those who bet on the Wanjian Sect for first place better prepare to change Sects to bet on.
Tian Ning packed up and planned to find out what happened.
She hadn't walked a few steps when she ran into Wenren Yang and Long Han, who were looking for her.
"Sixth Sister!" Wenren Yang had never been so happy to see Tian Ning.
Even if Sword Cultivators were stronger at the same Cultivation Realm, with the three Sects working together and the Dan Ding Sect providing continuous Pills for stamina, even the strongest Wanjian Sect Direct Disciples couldn't withstand it.
Plus, those people from Tian Liang Mountain, who kept saying they would help the Wanjian Sect win first place, yet acted as if they wanted to crush their own Jade Tokens to let Wenren Xue win, causing the Wanjian Sect's elimination rate to skyrocket!
Wenren Yang had some sense of Sect honor. He didn't want the Wanjian Sect to finish last in their first Team Competition.
Tian Ning didn't need to ask; they vividly recounted what happened.
Tian Ning wasn't worried. She planned to stay away from those two and find her Senior Martial Brothers and Sisters.
Wenren Yang felt a pang in his heart. He was her elder brother!
At this time, the first people she thought of were those from Sword Protecting Mountain?!
"Sixth Sister, the situation is urgent. We can't recklessly go out to die! We need to find a safe place to hide and conserve our strength, then go out after they've killed each other!"
"Oh, then you two can hide and survive." She turned and left; she didn't want to be with two fish in the same pond as Wenren Xue.
"Hey, wait…"
Long Han also thought Wenren Yang was right, but Tian Ning wouldn't listen. They followed her aimlessly until they met Zhou Han leading a group of Beast Taming Sect members.
Tian Ning perfectly embodied the meaning of differential treatment.
She enthusiastically ran forward to greet them: "Fellow Cultivator Zhou Han, long time no see!"
Wenren Yang: "..."
Zhou Han had a bloody wound on his arm, and the Little Fire Phoenix was anxiously circling.
Seeing Tian Ning, the Beast Taming Sect disciples immediately became wary. At this time, besides their Fellow Disciples, no one was trustworthy!
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