Whoosh~~~
The arena was cleared at nine in the morning.
In the martial arts field, there was a main rostrum where several important figures were seated.
"Look, isn't that the patriarch of the Ouyang family, Ouyang Qingshan? He's actually here too!"
"Ouyang Qingshan, that's a top expert at the Heavenly Martial realm. I didn't expect him to be here!"
"Not only Ouyang Qingshan, but do you see that person? The one to Ouyang Qingshan's right?"
"Who is that?"
"That's the patriarch of the Lei family, Lei Kongsha, another expert at the Heavenly Martial realm! And that one..."
"..."
"The Tang family really has significant influence. So many formidable figures have come!"
Many people were amazed by the appearance of these renowned and influential figures.
Yang Feilong also looked towards the important figures. He had to admit that even from a distance, he could feel pressure emanating from them.
"My current strength... facing these Heavenly Martial realm existences, I'm afraid..." Yang Feilong pondered internally. If he used all his trump cards, it seemed useless. These Heavenly Martial realm existences had strong souls, possibly even stronger than his own.
His soul attacks might be dodged before they even landed.
But a casual strike from them could easily kill him!
He couldn't win!
He shouldn't think too much about it!
Yang Feilong reminded himself that his current strength was not yet sufficient. He could still fight ordinary Earth Martial realm practitioners, but some top-tier Earth Martial realm experts might be a match for him, let alone the terrifyingly powerful Heavenly Martial realm existences!
"Unless my Qi cultivation breaks through to the fifth level, my soul advances further, and my abilities progress more, I shouldn't hope to contend with Heavenly Martial realm existences!" Yang Feilong shook his head inwardly.
Meanwhile, on the stage, the people considered important figures were also chatting.
"Brother Lei, you have some knowledge of the Tang family's hidden weapons. Could you elaborate a bit? Like that Dragon Whisker Needle, which can threaten Earth Martial realm experts, yet is only ranked tenth?" Ouyang Qingshan, the patriarch of the Ouyang family, asked Lei Kongsha, the patriarch of the Lei family, with a smile.
Hearing Ouyang Qingshan's words, the other Heavenly Martial realm cultivators also looked at Lei Kongsha with curiosity.
This was mainly because Lei Kongsha was on good terms with the patriarch of the Tang family.
"There's nothing I can't say. The Tang family has a wide variety of hidden weapons, and their numbers are unimaginable. The top ten hidden weapons are:
First place: Guanyin's Tears. The Tang family's paramount hidden weapon. It requires reaching the peak of cultivation to unleash a single strike. It's said to require cultivation above the ninth level of ancient martial arts to forge and even activate, though I'm not entirely sure.
Second place: Bodhi Blood. Internal energy is infused into the blood, causing immense damage. This also requires cultivation above the ninth level of ancient martial arts to forge!
Third place: Buddha's Wrath Tang Lotus. Ranked first among the Tang family's mechanical hidden weapons.
Fourth place: Yama's Sticker. Ranked third among the Tang family's technique-based hidden weapons. Its poison is potent and acts incredibly fast. Once it hits, death is certain.
Fifth place: Gentle Rain Pear Blossom Needle. Ranked second among the Tang family's mechanical hidden weapons. It requires the 'silver mother' from deep sea sinking silver to craft, infused with human blood and flesh.
Sixth place: Peacock Plume. Ranked third among the Tang family's mechanical hidden weapons, with 365 needles within its mechanism, categorized into twelve types.
Seventh place: Zhuge Divine Crossbow. A weapon that can inflict severe damage at close range, with no reduction in power within 50 meters.
Eighth place: Flying Heaven Divine Claw. It can find leverage points at close range to leap. It can instantly pierce through giant rocks.
Ninth place: Mother-Son Soul Chaser Fatal Pellet. Contains multiple poisoned needles, potent for harassment.
Tenth place: Dragon Whisker Needle. Requires internal energy to launch. Upon impact, it immediately contracts, making life worse than death."
Upon hearing Lei Kongsha elaborate on the Ten Great Hidden Weapons, everyone present gasped in admiration.
The top two were not even mentioned, as they required immense internal energy to activate and cultivation above the ninth level of ancient martial arts. They knew what such cultivation represented. While they were considered figures of authority by the younger generation, those above the ninth level of ancient martial arts were true overlords to them.
After all, their Heavenly Martial realm strength, when calculated by the ninth level of ancient martial arts, was only at the seventh level!
Experts at the eighth and ninth levels of ancient martial arts were already beyond their ability to contend with, let alone those above the ninth level of ancient martial arts, who were the true titans. With a mere gesture, they could crush them like ants, effortlessly!
"The Ten Great Hidden Weapons are generally not sold by the Tang family!" Lei Kongsha smiled. "Even if you wanted them, you couldn't get your hands on them! For the Tang family to offer the Dragon Whisker Needle as a reward this time, frankly, it exceeds my expectations!"
"Indeed, I've never heard of the Tang family selling their Ten Great Hidden Weapons before," Ouyang Qingshan nodded.
"It's understandable that they don't sell them. After all, the Tang family's ancient martial arts path is not particularly outstanding," someone remarked.
"Exactly. If their hidden weapons were sold and obtained by enemies who then utilized even stronger ancient martial arts to counter them, it could lead to dire consequences for the Tang family!"
The crowd chimed in with their opinions.
Offering the tenth-ranked hidden weapon this time served two purposes: firstly, to attract attention, and secondly, as a display of their strength.
Why did the rumors about the Ten Great Hidden Weapons spread? Simply to instill fear.
As for whether it would incite greed? Naturally, it was possible. However, anyone who harbored such intentions would first have to weigh their own strength to see if they were capable of challenging the Tang family.
With their numerous members and vast array of hidden weapons, on their home turf, what kind of formidable force would be required to harm the Tang family?
There's a saying: it's better to offend a family guarded by a ninth-level Qi cultivator than to offend the Tang family!
This indirectly illustrated the terrifying power of the Tang family!
Just then, the patriarch of the Tang family arrived, accompanied by a young man and woman. They appeared to be quite young, the man around twenty-four or twenty-five, and the woman only twenty-one or twenty-two.
However, their auras were not weak; they were both at the Spiritual Martial realm.
As expected, their speculations were correct!
"Welcome, everyone, to my Tang family!" the Tang family patriarch said with a smile, leading his son and daughter to the center of the arena.
"Today is the day my children step out into the world. I hope that if they encounter any difficulties in the future, and you happen to be there, you will offer your assistance. The Tang family will surely reward you handsomely afterward!"
The Tang family valued loyalty and reciprocation.
This was also a major reason why the emergence of the Tang family patriarch's children had caused such a stir!
"Rest assured, Patriarch Tang, if such an opportunity arises, we will certainly not stand idly by!"
"Of course, we might not even have the chance, as both Young Master Tang and Miss Tang are like unparalleled celestial talents!"
"Exactly! Coupled with their formidable hidden weapons, tsk tsk, anyone who wishes to deal with them will have to seriously consider if they are qualified!"
Instantly, many people couldn't help but smile and chime in.
In truth, the Tang family patriarch didn't believe his children would face life-threatening danger. However, caution was always necessary. After all, venturing into the martial world meant encountering all sorts of dangers; one could never be too careful.
Of course, he would have an experienced elder from the family secretly follow them.
This was something he would never let his children know, as it would foster a sense of dependence, which would be detrimental to their independent endeavors.
"To welcome everyone's arrival, our Tang family has specially organized this Heroes' Arena. It may seem improper, but we have set age and cultivation restrictions. The reason, and I hope you don't misunderstand, is primarily to prevent the excessive number of participants and the consequent delay in time. We hope for your understanding in this regard." The Tang family patriarch spoke again.
His voice was not loud, but it easily carried throughout the entire venue. This was because he was a Heavenly Martial realm expert.
Indeed, the Tang family, not known for their cultivation prowess, still had a Heavenly Martial realm expert. Without hidden weapons, he might be at the lower end of the Heavenly Martial realm, but with hidden weapons, he was likely at the pinnacle of the Heavenly Martial realm!
"To the cultivator who claims the championship, our Tang family will bestow a set of hidden weapons and a Dragon Whisker Needle, which is our tenth-ranked hidden weapon. It's important to note that the Tang family has never sold any of the top ten hidden weapons. This time, it is solely as a reward! In addition to the champion, we will also select nine other individuals based on their performance, each receiving a set of hidden weapons. While not as remarkable as the Dragon Whisker Needle, they are still rare and valuable hidden treasures!"
"Also, my son and daughter will participate in the Heroes' Arena competition. However, they will not be ranked. My son, Tang Feng, has a cultivation base of the peak Spiritual Martial realm, and my daughter has reached the late Spiritual Martial realm!"
This announcement caused a stir.
Many people had anticipated that the Tang family patriarch's children would be at the Spiritual Martial realm, but they never expected their cultivation to be so high. His son was at the peak of the Spiritual Martial realm, and his daughter had even reached the late stage of the Spiritual Martial realm.
This was truly unexpected and astonishing!
"Alright, I won't bore you with any more words. Now, anyone who meets the criteria and is willing to participate in the Heroes' Arena competition, please come forward to register. Registration will be open for half an hour. After half an hour, the Heroes' Arena competition will officially begin!" the Tang family patriarch said with a smile.
Consequently, the eligible cultivators began to flock towards the designated registration area set up by the Tang family patriarch.
"Brother Yang, you should participate too! If you win the championship, you'll not only get a Dragon Whisker Needle but also a set of hidden weapons," Mi Lai said to Yang Feilong.
"Yes, it would be a huge loss if you don't participate!" Mi Kang added earnestly.
"Alright, let's go together!" Yang Feilong pondered for a moment and nodded.
If his identity as a Qi cultivator was discovered, so be it.
It wasn't a big deal!
As long as his dual abilities and powerful soul techniques remained hidden!
Yang Feilong convinced himself!