Chapter 5

Among the various competitions on the stage, archery is the most rapid, requiring no direct confrontation. Participants simply stand one hundred meters away and shoot five arrows at the target. Moreover, five individuals shoot simultaneously each time, allowing over one hundred archers to complete their shots in just a brief period

Just as Musan was radiating charm, he suddenly heard a commotion outside. A group of black knights appeared, brandishing skull flags, and they shouted loudly: "The Black Tiger Hall of the 28th Branch of the Earth Sect!" Then, a chilling voice declared: "From this day forth, this town will be under the control of the Black Tiger Hall"

In the competitions of martial arts and magic, one only needs to achieve three consecutive victories to qualify for the finals. In previous years, others generally dared not compete against the strongman, conceding defeat early. At this moment, the strongman had already fought two matches, and upon encountering Xiao Yinhé, he was utterly dispirited. Xiao Yinhé suddenly swung the two halves of the mixed weapon, and two streaks of white light flashed by. The strongman felt an overwhelming force rushing towards him and could not help but let out a cry of despair.

When Musan and several other competitors took the stage, they heard thunderous applause from the audience, which turned out to be the stunning young woman who had just appeared. Hearing countless voices calling out "Ziyin" from below, Xiao Yin learned from Mu Yi that Ziyin was the daughter of the town mayor, naturally beautiful and admired by countless young men. Those who had originally been watching the other arenas all turned their attention towards Ziyin

The knight was astonished that Xiao Yin could still speak while suspended in mid-air, and even more so when he mentioned the long-missing helmsman Di Yun's name. A chill ran down his spine. He was merely the master of the Black Tiger Hall, a subordinate of an ordinary helmsman. If this young man were indeed Di Yun's disciple, he feared he could easily dispose of him.

At a distance far exceeding one hundred meters, yet striking the flagpole with the speed of a thunderbolt, what remarkable vision and strength that is. At this moment, everyone finally comprehended just how extraordinary Xiao Yinhe's archery skills were

The knight replied with difficulty: "In response to the Lord, the command of the Master includes the seizure of this town"

The competition concluded the next day, with Musanna winning the archery championship, Ziyin securing the archery runner-up and the magic championship, while Mu Yi, at such a young age, displayed remarkable prowess by winning the equestrian championship, earning the admiration of others

By the time it was Mu Shu's turn for martial arts, it was already noon. Before Mu Shu stepped onto the stage, Xiao Yinhé gave him a pat on the shoulder. Mu Shu lowered his voice and said to Xiao Yinhé: "Thank you, brother, for your help, but starting today and for the next year, I will train hard until I can win the championship with my own skills." He had already learned from his father that Xiao Yinhé possessed unparalleled martial arts.

However, Xiao Yin reached out and grabbed the stick, then suddenly pulled it hard. The big man felt an irresistible force coming at him, lost his balance, and fell to the ground along with the stick and the * picture * book

Suddenly, over a hundred armored white cavalrymen surged out from the edge of the arena, all raising their lances and aiming at the opposing side. The cavalryman who had spoken with Xiao Yin that day shouted loudly: "If you wish to take this town, you must first kill us!"

At this moment, others finally realized that the white light was actually the arrows shot by Xiao Yin and She

The intense suffocation in the air makes the other person feel weak all over

As everyone watched him retreat again and again, they thought he was up to some trickery. At that moment, when they saw him fall to the ground, they suddenly felt a sense of relief. It turned out that the atmosphere in the small town was simple and honest, while this man, having once served in the military, returned with a violent demeanor and was extremely unpopular. However, others could not stand up to him and had no choice but to suppress their resentment deep within. Now, seeing him make a fool of himself, how could they not feel delighted

At this moment, the name Xiao Yinhé was suddenly heard from the arena, and Xiao Yinhé had already soared into the air. Just a moment ago, others had seen his white figure flash by without realizing it; now, witnessing his graceful movements, they all clapped vigorously.

At this moment, others are captivated and entranced; Xiao Yin's sword control technique is truly unprecedented. There are very few demon warriors, yet it has never been heard that any demon warrior possesses sword control skills

Musang suddenly felt refreshed and, after stepping onto the stage, he felt incredibly comfortable all over. Although he was somewhat simple-minded, he had already guessed that it must be Xiao Yinhui who was helping him, and he quickly cast a grateful glance at Xiao Yinhui.

They merely thought that Xiao Yin was just a bit faster.

At that moment, the opponent raised the stick, yet it had not yet struck Musang's head. He only felt a white shadow flash by, as a person flew to his side with incredible speed. He wanted to say to himself: Is this person a god or a ghost? But the stick had already been firmly grasped by Xiao Yin.

At this moment, it was his turn to take the stage for the competition, after the more than 200 participants had just come down, among whom only Ziyin and Musang had simultaneously hit the hearts.

The captain of the knights suddenly sighed and said, "Enough, enough." At this moment, he simply could not wager the lives of all the citizens in the city.

Xiao Yin swiftly threw a punch, the force of the punch striking the stone slab in front of the black knight. The slab suddenly transformed into a cloud of black smoke and vanished, revealing a deep pit beneath it. This move was precisely the technique known as "Black Gold Fist" used by Di Yun. Upon witnessing this, the knight was now certain of his connection with Di Yun, and immediately knelt down, saying: "I, a humble servant, do not recognize my lord..."

At this moment, the new round of registrations on the archery platform has just coincidentally reached Musan. Xiao Yin patted him on the shoulder and channeled her true energy into his body

The knight's expression turned to one of horror as he exclaimed: "The Third Helmsman!" The top five helmsmen hold significant power and authority, possessing the right to life and death, second only to the leader. In the absence of the leader, they could even execute first and report later.

The white cavalry's expression changed dramatically; he knew that this side was by no means a match for the opponent. Yet, he was still determined to fight to the death, vowing to never yield. However, upon hearing the opponent's tone, which suggested that if they were defeated, everyone would be killed, he felt a myriad of hesitations in his heart. The white cavalry stood behind him, their faces showing some alarm, yet they maintained their formation, as they were disciplined soldiers waiting for their captain's command.

The opponent silently chanted water magic, forming a water curtain defensive barrier. However, under Ziyin's control, the fireball swiftly spun in the air, evading the water-based protection and whistling past from the side. The opponent was caught off guard and, in just one move, was hit, immediately conceding defeat

At this moment, countless people were left speechless.

Suddenly, a person flew out of the crowd, and that person was naturally Xiao Yinhe. He stood in mid-air, coldly gazing at the other party.

Upon witnessing this situation, everyone erupted in joyous exclamations. Xiao Yin's extraordinary martial skills had truly opened their eyes for the first time. At this moment, some began to understand that Xiao Yin must have been holding back during the archery earlier, and now he had taken the stage to speak out for Mu Sang.

The light of the sword flew through the air, producing a melodious sound, as if an elegant piece of music were echoing.

The opposing black knight captain was taken aback upon seeing Xiao Yin and Neng Xukong standing motionless in mid-air. To reach such a state of hovering in the air, one must have achieved a high level of magic. However, he did not realize that this was the "Lingkong Xu" technique, executed using true energy by the Nangong family.

The knight across from them cast a cold glance around, and everyone felt his gaze was chilling, causing their hearts to tremble, and they dared not meet his eyes. Only then did he speak: "Very well, since you are allied with the city in its demise, I shall grant your wish. All those present here shall become the sacrificial ghosts beneath our guns today"

It was only the second match of Xiao Yinhao, yet he easily lost to an opponent of mediocre skills. The person initially intended to forfeit, but in order to gain some experience from sparring with a skilled fighter, he proceeded. Unexpectedly, after casually being hit by his opponent, Xiao Yinhao conceded defeat, leaving the crowd in astonishment. Most people discerned that Xiao Yinhao was "deliberately slacking off," while a few believed that his earlier performance was a "sudden stroke of luck." However, as Xiao Yinhao descended from the stage, he appeared completely unconcerned. It was precisely this demeanor that captivated the women, who gazed at him with interest. Mu Yi chuckled and said, "If it weren't for the little dog being injured, Xiao Shaoxia probably wouldn't have displayed such prowess to give me a feast for the eyes."

However, two sticks were deeply embedded in the tabletop to a depth of one foot, and they were only an inch away from the ears of the burly man. Upon seeing Xiao Yin and the menacing gaze, the burly man suddenly felt weak all over and hurriedly began to plead for mercy.

The knight, upon seeing Xiao Yin and this display, felt his weapon being easily controlled by the opponent, and his heart was filled with fear. He then retreated submissively. Thus, the first direct challenge faced by the Earth Teaching's brilliance was officially initiated.

At this moment, Xiao Yinh and a girl standing at the edge of the stage were gazing at him. This girl was Zi Yin, her eyes gently glancing at Xiao Yinh before she shyly lowered her head. Xiao Yinh felt a jolt in his heart, but he quickly regained his composure. To avoid drawing attention, his first arrow after stepping onto the stage landed beside the red heart. He had no intention of showing off, and it took him five arrows to hit a single red heart. Afterward, Zi Yin had already disappeared from the edge of the stage. When Xiao Yinh returned to Mu Yi and his son, Mu Yi secretly gave him a thumbs up and said, "Not arrogant or impatient, concealing one's brilliance and keeping a low profile"

After the arrow severed the flagpole, it shot through the air like lightning for more than 50 meters, before embedding itself two inches into the ground, its tail still trembling incessantly

Xiao Yin stood in the air and said softly: "I come with the clouds and depart with the clouds. The sky is high and the water is distant, the earth travels without a match."

Everyone's gaze was focused on Ziyin, but the observant also noticed that her competitor, Musang, had consistently hit the bullseye with three arrows, each penetrating an inch deep, while his bow remained steady in his hand. They were all greatly astonished, wondering when Musang had become so formidable.

Musang nodded gratefully to Xiao Yin and then said: "The opponent is the champion of last year's martial arts competition, fierce and brutal, you must be careful"

At that moment, a sudden beam of white light shot out from the crowd, swift as a crashing thunderbolt. The white light headed straight for the opponent's skull flag. The flag bearer felt a sudden lightness in his hand, and before he could react, the skull flagpole had been severed in two by the white light

The other person snorted coldly and said, "At least you know your place; otherwise, in just a moment, this place will become a deserted city"

The sword circled in the air once before slowly coming to a stop above Xiao Yinhé's head. With a casual flick of his hand, the sword immediately flashed with light and flew towards the knight, who was caught off guard; before he could react, the sword had already returned to its sheath. Xiao Yinhé coldly stated: "Tell your leader that this is a challenge from Xiao Yinhé to him"

At that moment, he suddenly heard a gasp from the stage, only to find that Musan had already knocked the opponent down. When he kindly reached out to help the opponent up, he was struck in the thigh. Some audience members immediately became agitated, collectively condemning that person as despicable and shameless. In response, that person smugly declared, "All's fair in war."

It turns out that Xiao Yin inadvertently mentioned the phrase "the sky is high and the water is distant, the earth travels without a match," which represents the teachings of the leader of the Earth Sect, Di Yun. Naturally, the reference to clouds coming and going pertains to Di Yun.

In the Dragon Sky Continent, wizards are considered key protected individuals, as their destructive power is exceedingly great. Moreover, high-level wizards and their tomes are particularly precious. When the black knight saw Xiao Yin and recognized their level, as well as their ability to wield such formidable bow power, he immediately deduced that Xiao Yin was proficient in both magic and martial arts, leaving him deeply shocked

Xiao Yin suddenly swung the stick, causing the opponent to lose balance and retreat several steps in quick succession. Then, feeling a surge of force coming at him, he retreated three more steps. Suddenly, he felt a tightness in his chest and took another step back before falling heavily to the ground

At this moment, he has already discerned the extraordinary qualities of Xiao Yinhé. In terms of acupuncture, martial skills, and demeanor, she is undoubtedly a top choice, and he remains unaware of how many more secrets Xiao Yinhé possesses. If one were to say that Xiao Yinhé is a prince of the Dragon Heaven Kingdom, he would not find it surprising.

However, his inherent ferocity could no longer be contained at this moment, and he swung the stick fiercely towards Xiao Yin. Others, seeing that Xiao Yin was unarmed, felt a sense of dread.

Xiao Yin and Xiao Xiao did not hide it and said: "Thank you for the compliment, uncle"

Xiao Yin and Yin took the "Liu Xia Ting Ke" and, utilizing the Sacred Body of Sound, were barely able to perform the Sword Control Technique. At this moment, as he executed it, to the onlookers, it appeared as if a celestial being had descended, radiating brilliance.

However, when the champion of the martial arts competition was announced, everyone turned their attention to Xiao Yinhé, as it was well known that his martial skills were unfathomable, and he could easily claim the title if he wished.

Xiao Yin let out a cold snort, resolutely determined to make the other party aware of his prowess. The opponent had just employed a cunning trick and displayed brutality, which stirred his inner dissatisfaction. A sharp glint emanated from his eyes, causing the burly man to avert his gaze in fear. Xiao Yin stepped forward, and the other party, trembling with fear, began to retreat step by step.

Xiao Yin seized the iron rod and forcefully bent it with both hands. The iron rod, being exceptionally sturdy and forged from high-quality iron, surprisingly snapped in two under Xiao Yin's strength.

Xiao Yinhe sneered and said, "What of the Earth Sect's leader? If he continues to harm the heavens and commit evil, I will not spare him. Tell him, my name is Xiao Yinhe, and I have no ties to the Earth Sect." He suddenly pulled in the air, and the knight's sword at his waist unexpectedly left its sheath, arriving before Xiao Yinhe. Xiao Yinhe swiftly waved his hand in the air, and the sword light flew like clouds, swiftly circling above his head. This was precisely the sword technique passed down by the Holy Maiden of Tiancheng.

The young man before me is merely in his early twenties, yet he has achieved such a remarkable level in both martial and magical arts; it is truly a miracle. At this moment, his expression changed drastically as he asked, "May I ask for your name, young hero?"

At this moment, on another competition stage, Zi Yin cast a glance at Xiao Yin, her eyes shimmering with a peculiar brilliance

Zi Yin focused her mind and calmed her spirit, shooting arrows with unerring precision, hitting the bullseye five times in a row, causing the entire audience to erupt in cheers. At this moment, it was deep winter, and Zi Yin wore an orange outfit with white gauze at the cuffs, resembling the most elegant and shy daffodil among a myriad of flowers. Everyone was discussing her, captivated by her charm, and every movement she made stirred the hearts of the crowd. However, in the eyes of Xiao Yin, she embodied a pure and subtle beauty, as if she were his own sister, deserving of his affection. Everyone was discussing her, captivated by her charm, and every movement she made stirred the hearts of the crowd. However, in the eyes of Xiao Yin, she embodied a pure and subtle beauty, as if she were his own sister, deserving of his affection

The crowd erupted in cries, and as they stood up, they were about to rush over. However, it was Xiao Yin who had already taken Mu Sang away, and then the person leaped down from mid-air. He examined Mu Sang's body and found only some external injuries, which were not serious. He immediately breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that if he had not channeled his true energy to him, Mu Sang would likely be lying in a hospital bed by now

After he took the stage, at that moment, Xiao Yin and Que noticed that Zi Yin had gracefully ascended the platform of magic. Her sleeves fluttered in the wind, making her appear like a celestial fairy descending from the heavens. With her left hand moving through the air, she had already conjured a red light that circled towards her opponent. The red light suddenly exploded midway, resulting in two fireballs bursting forth.

Xiao Yin and Dan Dan exchanged a faint smile

Xiao Yin slowly descended and coldly snorted, saying: "From now on, no one is allowed to infringe upon this place. Should there be any disobedience, I will not show mercy in punishing them"

Xiao Yin and Bu You exchanged a glance of approval at him

When others saw the usually arrogant and overbearing man begging for mercy, they felt a sense of satisfaction and couldn't help but cheer and applaud for Xiao Yinhe, even more so than for Zi Yin's shouts. Just moments ago, witnessing Xiao Yinhe's performance, they felt their blood boiling, as if their hearts were about to leap out of their chests

Xiao Yin noticed that Zi Yin had a profound mastery of magic. This technique first used a mutation to create a fireball, and then employed a method to make the fireball spin, which was indeed eye-opening.

This is the first time Musan has stepped onto the podium, and he feels a surge of excitement coursing through his body. He senses the envious gazes of the crowd and tries to suppress the smile at the corners of his mouth, but he can no longer do so.

Musang felt an inexhaustible strength coursing through his body. With each arrow he shot, he felt a surge of ambition. After releasing three arrows in succession, he let out a loud roar, and the fourth arrow shot out like lightning, piercing the target more than an inch deep, while the final arrow wobbled in the red center. His five arrows had already astonished the onlookers. At that moment, the audience's gaze inevitably fell upon Musang, who was not accustomed to receiving such attention. He quickly lowered his head, yet his heart was boiling with excitement. He slowly walked back to Xiao Yin's side and whispered, "Yin and brother, thank you." At that moment, the audience's gaze inevitably fell upon Musang, who was not accustomed to receiving such attention. He quickly lowered his head, yet his heart was boiling with excitement. He slowly walked back to Xiao Yin's side and whispered, "Yin and brother, thank you."

Musang glared angrily at his opponent, but his legs were unsteady. Although he possessed divine strength, he could not fend off the attacks from the opponent's long staff. He was struck on the thigh four times in quick succession, nearly rolling off the stage. However, he was determined not to concede defeat and forced himself to stand. The opponent let out a sinister laugh, and the shadow of the staff flickered as it came crashing toward him.

Musang would fall from grace if he took another step back, yet he bit his lip and used both hands to block the stick—such a hard defense would inevitably result in serious injury. Xiao Yin, filled with anger, soared into the air, and in a flash, she was already beside Musang.