This Golden Warship is a special mid-grade Spiritual Artifact, whose strike has the power to easily annihilate True Martial Realm masters, and even pose a threat to Sect Martial Realm masters. It was created by the ancestors of Galaxy Sect with a great expense of resources and is not easily used, only brought out at crucial moments to hold up appearances.

Compared to the Golden Warship, the few people seated on the throne at the bow are even more eye-catching.

"It's the Sect Master and the Guardian Elders!"

Excitement shone in the eyes of the crowd; the Sect Master and the Guardian Elders are the stabilizing pins of Galaxy Sect, all possessing Sect Martial Realm cultivation, unparalleled in strength. Rarely seen like dragons that show the head but not the tail, many people today are seeing such high-level powerhouses for the first time.

Behind the Sect Master and Guardian Elders stood the Law Enforcement Elder, Teaching Elder, and other high-ranking sect figures, among them was Sword Obsession, the master of Zhao Letian.

"It's getting late, my disciple has yet to finish his cultivation. It seems I need to personally wake him up." Sword Obsession scanned the crowd, did not find Zhao Letian, and thus took out an Identity Token to send a message to Zhao Letian.

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Inside Ten Thousand Abyss, as Zhao Letian had to participate in the sect competition, others had long since left, leaving only him alone, floating in the unfathomably cold lake water, quietly comprehending the profound sword intents in the water. As his understanding deepened, his body continuously sank.

"Swoosh!"

Suddenly, a young man in a blue robe rushed up from the deeper, pitch-dark waters.

"Eh? It's this kid. When I came down ten days ago, I saw him here. His position wasn't this deep back then. In just ten days, he actually dived over a hundred meters. When did such a monstrously talented individual appear in our sect? Oh well, after today, I will become a Core Disciple, regardless of his talents, he won't compete with me. But, the sect competition is about to start, should I wake him?" The blue-robed youth floated near Zhao Letian, a look of surprise appearing on his face as he pondered.

Although he intended to help Zhao Letian, not wanting him to miss the sect competition, according to sect rules, it is absolutely forbidden to interfere with others' cultivation in Ten Thousand Abyss. Anyone who dares to break this rule would be executed directly by the Guardian Elders lurking in the shadows, without exception. Therefore, he didn't dare rashly wake Zhao Letian.

"Hum!"

Just then, the Identity Token at Zhao Letian's waist suddenly vibrated.

"Is it time?" Zhao Letian suddenly opened his eyes, only to see the unfamiliar blue-robed youth, a cautious expression appearing on his face as he asked, "Do you need something?"

The cultivation of the blue-robed youth was inscrutable, with a vast difference in strength between them, Zhao Letian had to be cautious.

"Hehe, no need to be nervous. I originally just wanted to wake you up to go to the sect competition together, but it seems you were already prepared. It seems I was being redundant." The blue-robed youth shook his head and chuckled.

"You had good intentions, thank you," Zhao Letian said as he stood up to express his gratitude

"No need, I haven't done much. May I ask for your esteemed name, young sir? I am Xiao Feng, often secluded in cultivation, not much aware of the matters of the sect, and I'm embarrassed to say that I was unaware of such a young talent within our sect," Xiao Feng asked with a smile.

"Inner Sect's number one, Xiao Feng?" Zhao Letian was slightly startled and took a closer look at the blue-robed youth, seeing that the other party was handsome and had a calm demeanor, with a hint of heroic spirit between his brows, truly dignified in appearance.

"What Inner Sect number one, it's just a meaningless title others shout about, not worth mentioning," Xiao Feng shook his head, dismissing it.

"Brother Xiao is too modest. I am Zhao Letian, just became an Inner Sect Disciple not long ago. It's quite normal for Brother Xiao not to know about me," Zhao Letian said with a calm smile. The 'geniuses' he had met before were each more arrogant and impolite than the last; it was rare to meet someone as strong and yet as humble as Xiao Feng, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of fondness for him.

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"Outer Sect's top genius, Zhao Letian?" Xiao Feng exclaimed in surprise. Although he hadn't met Zhao Letian before, he had heard of his brilliant deeds.

"Just as Brother Xiao said, it's a vain title and not worth mentioning. Moreover, I am now an Inner Sect member; the rankings of the Outer Sect have nothing to do with me," Zhao Letian said with a smile and a shake of his head.

"Ha ha, I was wondering, with tens of thousands of disciples in the sect, how could we possibly just stumble upon someone with such astonishing talent? Turns out it's Brother Letian, that makes sense," Xiao Feng laughed heartily, feeling a sense of camaraderie between heroes. The two of them, one the top genius of the Outer Sect and the other the foremost of the Inner Sect, meeting here and now, also seemed like a kind of fate.

"Brother Xiao, it's getting late. If we don't leave now, we might miss the big competition of the sect," Zhao Letian said with a wry smile.

Although he admired Xiao Feng and wouldn't mind sharing drinks and long talks, the circumstances did not allow for it at the moment. This was because Sword Obsession, his master, had notified him that the great competition was about to start. With his speed, he should just be able to make it on time if he rushed there now; any delay would probably mean being late, and being late in front of the Sect Master was not a trivial matter.

"I apologize, it was my oversight. If Brother Letian doesn't mind, why don't I escort you? My speed is somewhat faster, leaving now, we should arrive with plenty of time to spare," Xiao Feng apologized, acknowledging that Zhao Letian's cultivation wasn't as advanced as his, indeed it was a bit late to depart now, but with his help, it wouldn't be a problem.

"No need, Brother Xiao, your kindness is appreciated, but I can go on my own," Zhao Letian smiled and shook his head, underestimating him was a mistake on Xiao Feng's part. With the utilization of his movement technique, "Carefree Travel," he would also arrive at Huangquan Island on time.

"Then, since Brother Letian is confident, I shall not intrude further. I shall go ahead first, farewell," Xiao Feng said with a hint of surprise, not expecting Zhao Letian's confidence. After a moment of thought, he leaped up, transformed into a streak of sword light, rushed out of the lake, and headed straight for Huangquan Island. Since he and Zhao Letian were not very familiar, it was also not appropriate to be too cordial.

"This Xiao Feng is indeed an interesting fellow," Zhao Letian smiled and shook his head, then, pulling out his blue longsword, flew on his sword, transforming into a streak of blue light, dashing out of the Ten Thousand Abyss, and closely following Xiao Feng towards Huangquan Island.

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On Huangquan Island, all the disciples had already assembled, and the appointed time was nearing.

"The appointed time has come, refresh the three ranks!"

All of a sudden, on the Golden Warship, a middle-aged man in a black robe adorned with cloud patterns, his face stern, sitting on the central throne, suddenly spoke in a deep voice, his voice rolling out like thunder.

This person was none other than the Sect Master of the Galaxy Sect, Chu Yunshan, with a cultivation at the Sect Martial Realm.