Super Strong Little Divine Farmer

Chapter 2203 - 2204: The So-Called Grand Tournament

"The grand competition takes place in another small world, known as the spiritual realm. I don't know much about the situation in there, but..."Chen Jie's eyebrows knitted slightly as she spoke softly, "I heard from Father that it's extremely dangerous inside. More importantly, within it, there are many deadly beasts rampant—beasts transformed by spiritual energy, very violent and quite powerful. Inside there, you're not just facing other people; these beasts could also become your adversaries."

"Beasts, huh?"

Lin Chen frowned, realizing that indeed, this place is extraordinary. Knowing in advance helps Lin Chen avoid being caught off guard upon entering.

"For fairness, the rules and which spiritual realm we'll enter are never disclosed beforehand during each grand competition. But one thing is certain: once we go in, we'll definitely be scattered, as the teleportation array is random."

"That's true." Sun Tianming nodded, which also was his biggest headache.

With both his and Lin Chen's strength being insufficient, scattering everywhere is troublesome. Encountering powerful beasts or opponents could be quite problematic either way.

"There's no way around it. Previously, while seeking those medicines, I tried to find any items that could connect several people with spiritual energy, but apparently, they've all been snatched up..."

Chen Jie shrugged helplessly. Not only these items, but the medicinal herbs she brought also cost her considerable effort.

During the grand competition, these things are highly sought after, and the prices are extremely high.

"There's no solution to that. Even with such an item, if the distance is too far, gathering together quickly will still be impossible. We'll leave it to fate then."

Lin Chen stroked his chin, contemplating, and surprisingly, felt a sense of relief.

"You've really let it go." Chen Jie smiled.

She didn't say more, knowing Lin Chen's temperament from their time together. He may not seem highly cultivated, yet exudes a calm demeanor, as if unaffected by external matters.

...

In a flash, a month passed.

During this period, Lin Chen didn't go to the training ground again; after all, the fee of three spiritual stones per session was unaffordable for him.

So, during this time, Lin Chen mostly practiced indoors and used his spare moments to visit Meng Shan, Lin Wan'er, and his teacher Wang Hao.

Knowing Lin Chen would soon head to the grand competition, their emotions varied.

Meng Shan encouraged him while showing reluctance, seemingly unaware of the dangers of the grand competition. Lin Wan'er appeared extremely worried, evidently having heard of the dangers there, so upon learning of Lin Chen's departure, she hugged him and softly cried.

As for Wang Hao, he was much calmer, merely casting a surprised glance at Lin Chen before softly saying "Oh."

After bidding them farewell, Lin Chen and the others faced the sect-wide competition.

On this day, he sensed a slight movement within his storage ring, as if a power was about to burst forth.

In a moment, a palm-sized wooden plaque flew from his storage ring, hovering in front of Lin Chen.

On the wooden plaque, mist appeared, and amidst the thin fog, a scene of an arena emerged vaguely.

There in the square, figures could be discerned gathering, some whispering, others sitting cross-legged in silence, seemingly waiting for something.

"Lin Chen, it's time to go."

Outside the room, a gentle door knock sounded; Sun Tianming called out from beyond.

After this scene, the wooden plaque descended, caught by Lin Chen's hand, then placed back into his storage ring. He exhaled lightly and called out to the door, "Coming!"

...

Lin Chen, along with the other two, headed towards the square—a vast area carved out atop the main peak palace.

Spanning over a hundred feet, many figures gathered there, yet it didn't feel crowded.

At the center of the open space stood several towering statues, tens of feet high, their shoulders reaching into the clouds. From afar, they resembled stone giants peering from the distant sky.

"These are the statues of our sect's founding grandmasters. It's said that with a lift of their hand, they could fill the sea, and with a flip, they could move mountains, possessing great divine skills."

Sun Tianming introduced them, his tone filled with admiration. As a cultivator, who wouldn't aspire to such power?

Lin Chen listened and couldn't help but cast another gaze at the statues, slightly raising his head, as if observing giants.

"I thought you all dared not come?"

Suddenly, a very discordant voice sounded, and Lin Chen lowered his raised head to see several figures approaching.

Leading them was Tao Yuyu, alongside two others. Behind them followed individuals with menacing expressions.

The voice indeed belonged to Tao Yuyu.

"What's there to fear? I'm here, thanks for your spirit pills." Lin Chen replied lazily.

"You're welcome. Once you enter, you'll have to return them. I never make unprofitable deals."

"Funny enough, I never have the habit of returning what's in my hand." Lin Chen countered Tao Yuyu boldly, his narrowed eyes gleaming with countless lights, showing no fear.

"Surprised you dared too, Brother Sun."

Tao Yuyu wasn't annoyed, knowing Lin Chen had already registered, and once inside, he'd be at his mercy. He slightly turned his head, his gaze wandering between Chen Jie and Sun Tianming.

"Heard there are quite a few Azure Dragons here. Came to kill as many as possible." Sun Tianming shrugged fearlessly, scanning Tao Yuyu's followers, his tone almost condensed into a shape, projecting at those behind him.

"Haha, let's wait and see then."

Tao Yuyu seemed quite pleased, knowing Chen was the strongest here, but only at Spirit Pill five-tier level—not a threat to him.

Then, he said no more, returning to their original spot with the group. There an old man approached Tao Yuyu upfront.

The old man leaned forward, whispering something to Tao Yuyu's ear as he occasionally nodded, showing respect, occasionally glancing back at Lin Chen and others, revealing a cruel smile.

Lin Chen and the others had seen such looks before; they paid no mind, merely looking elsewhere, ignoring those people.

Meanwhile, Chen Lin appeared from nowhere, stepping before Lin Chen and others, his expression exceptionally grave.