As expected, the leader of the Xiao Family saw the situation becoming chaotic, a glimmer of coldness flashed in his eyes. He stomped heavily on the ground, creating a deafening sound, and a meandering crack spread out, separating the two groups of troublemakers.

The man in the red robe coldly said, "On the Xiao Family's territory, you must obey the Xiao Family's people and follow the Xiao Family's rules. Whoever cut in line, hurry back to the rear and line up, otherwise, don't blame me for skinning you alive."

The man in the red robe used his formidable strength to subdue the troublemakers present. Immediately, the troublemakers dared not breathe heavily, and those who had cut in line quickly scurried to line up behind Xiao Yi Fei and the others, looking disgraced.

Seeing the commotion subside, the man in the red robe said no more and walked away.

Xiao Yifei was shocked to discover that the man in the red robe just now had strength not inferior to Ci Xin, obviously a cultivator who had broken through the Golden Elixir Realm. But people from the Seven Ancient Clans, after breaking through the Golden Elixir Realm, shouldn't they attempt to open the Bronze Gate? Why is this man still with the Xiao Family?

Xiao Yifei voiced his question to Zhang Po, who then looked at Xiao Yifei with an expression of disbelief: "Do you think that the only cultivators in the world who have broken through the Golden Elixir Realm are your father and Ci Xin?"

"Isn't that the case?" Xiao Yifei widened his eyes.

Zhang Po chuckled, explaining to Xiao Yifei: "Of course not, while the number of cultivators isn't that great, there are indeed many strong individuals who have broken through the Golden Elixir Realm. The secret of the Bronze Gate belongs to the Seven Ancient Clans, regular cultivators have no chance to access it. So even if they have broken through the Golden Elixir Realm, they won't seek the Bronze Gate. As for why the Xiao Family doesn't open the Bronze Gate, I don't know, however, as far as I know, the Xiao Family has more than one person who has broken through the Golden Elixir Realm."

"What? The Xiao Family is that powerful?" Chang Wei also looked incredulous upon hearing Zhang Po's words.

"I've said it before, the Xiao Family is the most flourishing among the Seven Ancient Clans, it's not surprising that they have such strength. Still, the Xiao Family now isn't one-tenth as formidable as the Seven Ancient Clans in their prime."

Xiao Yifei immediately felt that attending this 'Martial Artist Conference' was worthwhile, realizing that there are many strong individuals in the world. This meant that he was nearly touching that realm too, and thinking of this, Xiao Yifei couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement.

While Xiao Yifei was secretly happy, he suddenly felt a kind of Qi that neither belonged to him nor the natural environment around him probing him. This Qi was very peculiar, not feeling threatening, but having a sense of being thoroughly inspected. It was a very strange sensation.

Zhang Po also noticed this Qi and whispered to Xiao Yifei: "Someone is paying attention to you and probing you. This person's strength, at least within the Peak of the Golden Elixir Stage."

Xiao Yifei was shocked, instinctively looking back, only to see not far behind him, a young man was gazing at him. The air suddenly became thick with tension as their eyes met. The young man was the first to wave at Xiao Yifei, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere, to which Xiao Yifei immediately reciprocated with a friendly smile.

"A rival, but not an enemy." Xiao Yifei's smile grew wider. He was quite thrilled about this 'Martial Artist Conference'.

After this small commotion, all the participants recognized the Xiao Family's authority, and Xiao Yifei and his two companions found themselves with some peace. Since they were there to compete, they had no interest in such disputes.

Moreover, the young man who had initially observed Xiao Yifei, after a brief indication, had shifted his gaze elsewhere, seemingly looking for other targets, which led Xiao Yifei not to dwell on it. It was the first time he was seeing so many cultivators gathered in one place, and he became interested, starting a casual chat with Zhang Po.

"Where do all these cultivators grow up? In Beijing, such people are rare, and here they are plenty," Xiao Yifei asked with interest.

"Cultivators are generally very proud and disdain living in the city among ordinary folk. Famous cultivator families usually live secluded in the depths of famous mountains and big rivers," Zhang Po answered.

"If that's the case, how did they find this place in the Ten Thousand Mountains? I thought only people from the Seven Ancient Clans lived in such remote places," Chang Wei added.

Due to Chang Wutian being quite secluded, since Chang Wei's childhood he's been intensely studying Chang Family's Cultivation Techniques and rarely leaving their stone cave. Even though he's also in the Ten Thousand Mountains, Chang Wei seemed curious about these matters.

Zhang Po didn't show any annoyance, instead carefully explaining to them: "Cultivation families residing in famous mountains and big rivers, although not as deep-rooted as our Seven Ancient Clans, have managed to establish their own legacy over the years. The Ten Thousand Mountains offer countless opportunities and challenges for cultivators, so every family sends their cultivators there to train once they reach adulthood."

Zhang Po paused, then continued: "An increasing number of cultivators are entering the Ten Thousand Mountains, and through many encounters, they have come into contact with people from the Seven Ancient Clans. The Xiao Family, being the most successful among the Seven Ancient Clans, devised a method to train its young members."

"It's also a kind of mutual exchange and learning. But most of the young people participating in the 'Ancient Martial Conference' come for the Xiao Family's Sunflame Qilin. Although I don't know what this creature is exactly, as the Xiao Family wouldn't easily show it, even though it's their clan's guardian beast."

This was the second time Xiao Yifei had heard the name 'Sunflame Qilin'. From the name, he reckoned it could be a Holy Beast like a Qilin. Xiao Yifei wasn't too interested in such creatures; what he desired most at that moment was combat.

As if remembering something, Xiao Yifei suddenly asked Zhang Po: "What is the format of the 'Martial Artist Conference'?"

Chang Wei nodded and asked: "Yeah, Zhang Po, you've participated before. Tell us so we can prepare."

Zhang Po nodded and said: "As you can see, each 'Martial Artist Conference' comprises teams from various clans. In other words, at the 'Martial Artist Conference', teams from each clan fight in groups."

"Group battle? Do the teams from each clan fight together?" Xiao Yifei asked.

Zhang Po shook his head: "Not exactly, every team's representative goes up, and they fight one-on-one. Once one side's representative dies or is defeated, the defeated team's next challenger comes up to continue against the winning team's challenger, until there is only one challenger left on one side."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yifei felt horrified. According to Zhang Po, each team's members must fight until there's only one left. Such a battle style was indeed too brutal.

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