Chapter 4: Preparing for the Sect Tournament!
After Elder Mo left, the tension in the courtyard slowly faded, but the rumors about Leon Xian had already begun spreading like wildfire.
"How did a cripple suddenly become strong?"
"Did he really hide his strength all this time?"
"If he's confident enough to challenge the sect's top geniuses, does that mean he's even stronger than we think?"
Leon ignored the whispers and walked away calmly. He had three days before the Sect Ranking Tournament—enough time to master his copied abilities and get even stronger.
As he reached his small courtyard, he activated his Limitless Copy System to review his abilities.
> [Limitless Copy System]
Azure Wind Battle Physique (Boosts speed and agility)
Wind Shadow Steps (High-speed movement technique)
Azure Sky Palm (Powerful wind-based palm technique)
Leon smiled. Not bad for a start, but I need more.
His next step? Find stronger opponents and copy even better techniques.
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The Sect's Top Geniuses Take Notice
Meanwhile, in the inner sect, inside an elegant pavilion, several top-ranked disciples gathered after hearing the rumors about Leon.
A handsome young man in golden robes smirked. "Leon Xian? That trash actually thinks he can challenge us?"
This was Feng Zhen, ranked #5 in the sect, known for his mastery of flame-based techniques.
Another disciple, a calm-looking young man with a sword on his back, spoke softly. "If he was truly hiding his strength, then he might not be as simple as we thought."
This was Xu Tian, ranked #3 in the sect, a prodigy in swordsmanship.
"Regardless," a cold, proud voice cut in, "if he dares to enter the tournament, he will be crushed."
The speaker was Qin Yue, ranked #2, a noble lady with ice-based cultivation.
These top-ranked disciples had always ruled the sect without challenge. But now, a former cripple was claiming he would take first place?
They weren't going to let that happen.
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A New Encounter
Leon walked toward the sect's training grounds, looking for disciples with strong abilities to copy. But as he turned a corner, he sensed a powerful aura nearby.
Whoosh!
A sharp sword aura swept past him, slicing through the air.
Leon's eyes narrowed as he saw a beautiful woman practicing her swordsmanship. She wore a flowing white robe, her long black hair tied elegantly, and her cold, piercing eyes showed absolute focus.
Leon recognized her instantly—
Su Lanyi, ranked #6 in the sect.
She was a sword prodigy, rumored to be as talented as Xu Tian. If he could copy her sword techniques… his combat power would skyrocket.
Curious, he approached. "That's an impressive technique."
Su Lanyi paused, glancing at him. "You're Leon Xian."
Her tone was neutral, but there was a hint of curiosity. Clearly, she had heard the rumors.
Leon smiled. "Interested in testing your sword against me?"
She raised an eyebrow. "You want to challenge me?"
He shrugged. "More like… a friendly spar. Unless you're afraid?"
Su Lanyi's eyes gleamed. She wasn't the type to back down from a challenge.
"Fine. Let's see if the rumors about you are true."
She raised her sword, and the battle began.