"Hmph, the True Martial Baptism is a legacy from the Unrivaled Emperor, and now it’s been almost a thousand years. The energy has long been almost depleted; each activation depletes a significant amount. Are you not aware of this?"

"This time, our East State is compassionate enough to allocate ten spots to your Three Great States. If you dare speak nonsense again, you can return home right now."

"Our East State’s forces fear no one!"

Facing the angry and dissatisfied martial artists of the Three Great States, the three elders snorted coldly in unison, their chilling voices like heavy hammers striking the souls of these martial artists, causing the discontented voices on the plains to diminish.

Indeed!

The energy of the True Martial Baptism is becoming increasingly scarce. It’s remarkable that it’s persisted for nearly a thousand years, nurturing so many powerful martial artists, and creating a Martial Arts Golden Age.

Even if they complain now, what good does it do?

If they anger these three elders, the forces backing them could revoke their qualification to compete, leaving them with nowhere to cry.

The strength of the East State is known to all.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t have the power to control the site of the True Martial Baptism and allocate spots to the Three Great States.

"In the next month, our East State forces will completely surveil this plain."

"And here, this will be the battlefield for your Three Great States’ forces participating in the True Martial Baptism. You must battle with your own strength until ten geniuses remain who can rely on their abilities to stay."

"If after one month there are more than ten geniuses on this plain, the ten spots allocated to your Three Great States will be revoked."

"Of course, if you believe you are not strong enough and might be killed by your opponents, you can choose to surrender and leave the plain immediately."

"As for other martial artists, you can leave or stay here, but interference is not allowed. Otherwise, our East State forces will join hands to eradicate you!"

"Geniuses violating the rules will likewise be killed by us!"

After announcing the rules, the three elders swept their eyes over everyone and then turned to leave, leaving the martial artists dumbfounded.

This rule is truly perverse!

Throwing so many geniuses onto the plains for a battle, competing to determine the strongest ten in a month, and any rule violations lead to eradication, with interference from other martial artists forbidden.

The competition is excessively intense, far surpassing previous ones!

"Brother Xiao, there are too few spots for this True Martial Baptism; just do your best. Our Pure Yang Alliance’s Heavenly Pride won’t blame you if they can’t win spots for the Baptism."

Shen Tu said with a bitter smile, speaking to Xiao Ye beside him.

He invited Xiao Ye on behalf of the Pure Yang Alliance, hoping Xiao Ye could win some spots for their geniuses.

But now, with only ten spots in total for the three states, adhering to the agreement is a tall order.

Could they expect Xiao Ye to protect Guo An’an and Qiong Sen in such intense competition? It’s simply unrealistic.

Guo An’an’s pretty face was pale at that moment.

With her strength, winning a spot in such intense competition is indeed too difficult.

Even the typically proud Qiong Sen was looking grave.

Among the West State geniuses who haven’t undergone the True Martial Baptism, he only considers himself second to Xiao Ye, but with the other two states, that might not be the case.

"Brother Shentu, I will do my best." Xiao Ye looked deeply at Shen Tu and spoke.

It must be said, Shen Tu’s character was quite admirable, giving Xiao Ye a favorable impression.

He owed Shen Tu a favor, and he had to repay it. He’s not one to forget reciprocating kindness.

With his strength, winning a spot shouldn’t be too difficult. If possible, he would repay the favor.

"Ha ha, good, with Brother Xiao’s promise, I’m relieved."

"I also won’t leave; I’ll stay and accompany you through this month." Shen Tu laughed heartily.

With those three East State elders gone, Xiao Ye sensed the entire plain’s atmosphere had changed, with every martial artist’s eyes filled with vigilance.

A slew of martial artists took to the skies and left.

If before, the martial artists from various forces of the Three States were lying in wait, anticipating the start of the True Martial Baptism spot battle...

Now, they were like frightened birds due to the rules established by the three elders.

Enemies everywhere!

"Anyway, there’s a month; let’s retreat. I bet the fiercest battles will start half a month later."

Xiao Ye glanced around, discovering cold killing intent was sweeping across the plain, and spoke.

No one opposed; the group swiftly left.

The spot battle for the True Martial Baptism among the Three States had officially begun!

Even with the intense competition this time, none of the geniuses chose to leave, and martial artists from their respective forces, like Shen Tu, also chose to stay.

A tense atmosphere enveloped the entire plain.

Soon, powerful geniuses began to battle.

Arrogant geniuses appeared on the plain, hunting their opponents.

Now, in the western part of the plain, not far from Pure Yang City, in a stone city called Xuanyun City...

"Ha ha, truly heaven-sent!"

"The rules set by East State are truly advantageous for us!"

A burly man, bald and wearing beast clothes, Xuan Yunlie threw his head back in wild laughter, extremely excited.

After a conflict with the Pure Yang Alliance, Xiao Ye crippled the eight geniuses of the Xuanyun Clan. They didn’t leave but chose to stay.

Xiao Ye crippling their eight geniuses severed their chance to participate in the True Martial Baptism.

He wouldn’t be satisfied without avenging this hatred.

Yet Xiao Ye’s strength is formidable, with mysterious strong protectors by his side, along with Shen Tu and other Pure Yang Alliance martial artists; they didn’t dare act recklessly, waiting for reinforcements from Xuanyun Clan headquarters in West State.

Knowing it would take at least a month to travel from West State to East State.

But now things are different.

Now the entire plain has become the battlefield for geniuses from the Three States. With rules forbidding interference from other martial artists, he sees hope in defeating Xiao Ye.

"Though I can’t interfere, I can use these rules to make Xiao Ye the target of all."

"In such a siege of geniuses, I don’t believe Xiao Ye can survive!" Xuan Yunlie grinned malevolently.