Chapter 897: The Nine Provinces Grand Event Begins

Xiao Jianfeng, Mu Tian, and others watched as the figures gradually disappeared into the three teleportation arrays. They couldn't help but feel nostalgic.

"In the past, we were filled with high spirits and fought bravely against the geniuses of the Nine Provinces. How passionate we were," Xiao Jianfeng sighed.

Mu Tian nodded, "Indeed, looking at these young ones, it's like seeing ourselves back in the day."

"I hope they can be as determined as we were and win the championship at the Nine Provinces Grand Event."

Thinking back to the glory of the Azure Dragon Ancient Academy in the past, Xiao Jianfeng felt like he had returned to that era. But now, it was no longer them competing for glory and splendor, but these young talents who were gradually departing.

"It's not easy," Mu Tian said, "Although Ye Xuan is strong, he's too stubborn. I doubt he'll spare Lin Mo."

"And you know Lin Mo's temperament... they are bound to have a showdown, and someone might take advantage of the situation," Xiao Jianfeng said with a hint of helplessness.

Upon hearing this, he looked back at Xia Youming. Although Xia Youming wasn't speaking at the moment, there was a sense of anticipation in his eyes.

He hoped that Lin Mo would be defeated by his disciple, avenging his past humiliation.

"Alas," Xiao Jianfeng didn't say much more and just sighed.

In the teleportation array, as soon as Lin Mo and the others entered, violent spatial storms roared towards them. The terrifying power seemed capable of tearing everything apart.

However, at this moment, the Nine Provinces Token emitted a strange power that enveloped them, protecting them from the raging storms.

Still, being in such an environment was quite frightening.

After traveling through the spatial storms for about half an hour, Lin Mo suddenly felt a dizzying sensation. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in an unfamiliar environment.

"Is this the battlefield of the Nine Provinces Grand Event?"

As his feet touched the ground, Lin Mo sensed the aura in the surroundings and furrowed his brows slightly.

"Why is the concentration of Heaven and Earth Elemental Energy here lower than during the Hundred Academy Competition?"

Lin Mo hadn't expected that the grandest event in the Nine Provinces would take place in such a barren location. He estimated that it would take him a year of absorbing the Heaven and Earth Elemental Energy here to have a chance at breaking through.

At this moment, the Nine Provinces Token seemed to sense something and emitted a buzzing sound. Then, a series of information flooded Lin Mo's mind.

Among the information were the rules of the Nine Provinces Grand Event that Xiao Jianfeng had mentioned, as well as something he hadn't mentioned: the Beacon Towers and the Grand Banners.

There were a total of two thousand Beacon Towers set up on the battlefield. Within a hundred meters of each Beacon Tower, there was no Heaven and Earth Elemental Energy support, and one could only rely on their own internal energy to fight. Each Beacon Tower was guarded by a Martial Saint's spirit.

To qualify for the final championship round, one not only needed a hundred victories without a single defeat but also had to seize nine or more Grand Banners.

Furthermore, each Beacon Tower had different rewards, including martial arts techniques, spirit medicines, Elemental Spirit Pearls, forging materials, array materials, and even many spiritual treasures. However, these could only be obtained by defeating the guarding Martial Saint spirits.

During this period, competitors would also face attacks from many others. Only those who truly stood out among the crowd had a chance to obtain the Grand Banners and the treasures.

"No wonder the academy leaders said that this Nine Provinces Grand Event is ruthless," Lin Mo commented. "The rewards for each Beacon Tower are unknown, which stirs up the desire to compete among disciples."

"The first Beacon Tower is quite far from here. It seems like I have to rush over quickly."

The information inside the Nine Provinces Token included a map of the event's battlefield, with the locations of each Beacon Tower clearly marked, awaiting the arrival of various experts.

"Lin Mo, I suggest that you gather as many Grand Banners as possible in this area," Zhao Yun advised as Lin Mo was preparing to dash off.

"Why do you say that?"

"At this moment, the teams in the third squad assigned to this area aren't particularly strong, and the distance from the first squad's area is quite far. If you rush over there at full speed, it's likely that it will have already been divided among others," Zhao Yun analyzed. "Moreover, the opponents over there are not weak."

"Indeed, and we don't even know where the people from the Vermilion Phoenix Ancient Academy are. After gathering the Grand Banners, if we can't beat them, we can just run away," Jiuxu added.

"That makes sense," Lin Mo nodded. "In that case, we split into three groups. Each of us will aim to capture one Grand Banner first."

"Hey... why are you splitting into three groups? What about me?" Gui Yan, the old man, suddenly became anxious as he saw Lin Mo talking to Zhao Yun and Jiuxu.

Lin Mo glanced at him, "Weren't you unwilling to deal with these small fry?"

"I... I can help if I'm in a good mood," Gui Yan said somewhat awkwardly.

"No need, you're too strong for them," Lin Mo shook his head. "Besides, I don't know if I'll encounter experts from the Vermilion Phoenix Ancient Academy. You should stay with me just in case."

"Alright, this task is more challenging, so I'll reluctantly accept it," Gui Yan nodded. "Otherwise, what's the point if you die?"

With that settled, Lin Mo drew a map and handed a copy to Zhao Yun and Jiuxu.