Overriding the Heaven

In terms of distance, the third path was naturally the best choice.    

But the third way was also the most dangerous.    

Just the existence of some dire beasts was enough to make most of the warriors retreat.    

The realms of these youngsters were all on the third or fourth level of Genuine Force Stage. Let alone the dire beasts, even if it was a stronger wild beast, they would still be unable to handle it.    

If they really met a dire beast, they probably wouldn't even have a chance to escape.    

As for this competition, because it was the selection of disciples by the Celestial Sect, there was no such thing as protection. Even if they met with danger, no one would come to save them.    

This was also what the Mystic Moon Sect had done on purpose.    

The Mystic Moon Sect hoped that these people would understand that the dangers on the Immortal Path were much more numerous than in the secular world. From the moment they entered the sect, they had to learn to adapt to this cruel environment.    

Not long later, most of the candidates present cast their gazes on the first path.    

Although the first route was a long one, it was better than the first route. The probability of encountering a wild beast was not high.    

The cultivators who chose this path all understood that their strength was not considered to be at the top amongst this group of people. Rather than fighting wild beasts being taken advantage of, it was better to focus all of their attention on the same group of competitors.    

No matter what, when the time came, killing would happen between the warriors who had chosen the same path. There was no need to fight with beasts, as it would only increase the danger.    

A small number of warriors, those who were confident in their own strength, such as Fang Wuxing, were all looking towards the second path.    

The third path was too dangerous, so they naturally didn't consider it at all.    

However, the second route was much shorter than the first. Although there were wild beasts here, they were not much of a threat.    

Even if there was a chance of a dire beast appearing, since they had the courage to choose the second route, these warriors would certainly have some means of survival.    

At this time, Chu Yan saw that Puyang Yi did not bat an eyelid and had once again squeezed to his side.    

"The path Brother Chu Yan chose?" he whispered.    

"What about you?" Chu Yan asked instead of answering.    

"Of course I wouldn't choose the same path as you." Puyang Yi smiled, looking extremely pleased: "We will walk the same path, unless my brain goes into the water."    

Although the other party had said that, Chu Yan definitely would not think that he was weak.    

Chu Yan had been in the Evergreen Town for a while now, especially after the so called Ten Great Genius rankings came out, he intentionally paid attention to his opponent this time.    

Amongst the younger generation disciples of the various great clans in Evergreen Town, there were some who were more famous than others, such as the Fang family's Fang Wuxing, who was extremely famous.    

For example, the Lin Clan's Lin Ao. He was aloof and proud, and possessed astonishing strength.    

But no matter how amazing the other youngsters were, or how amazing their accomplishments, the one who ranked first, would forever be the of the Puyang's family.    

And what was even more inconceivable was that compared to the other young people, Puyang Yi was shockingly low-key.    

In the entire Evergreen Town, there was nothing related to him at all. Even if there were, most of it were romantic affairs.    

In terms of strength and potential, such a person was publicly acknowledged as the number one. This was a clear indication of the problem.    

Therefore, when Puyang Yi took the initiative to show weakness to him, he did not take it to heart at all.    

Muttering to himself, Chu Yan said: "I choose the third option."    

The third path was the most dangerous, but the shortest.    

"You have guts. I admire you." Puyang Yi seemed to have already expected this. He gave a thumbs up, and after praising for a bit, he took the initiative to speak without waiting for Chu Yan to ask, "I choose the first option."    

Chu Yan could not help but frown.    

Facing Chu Yan, Puyang Yi looked to be very patient: "I know you must be very strange, you rarely show your face in Evergreen Town, but Evergreen Town has always had this legend of me, why did I choose the first road that I don't have any expectations for, the reason is very simple, I am very lazy."    

"Lazy?" Chu Yan asked doubtfully.    

"Yes." Puyang Yi smiled and nodded, "I am very lazy, so lazy that I don't want to fight with others, especially with such a strong opponent like you. Don't worry, I'm different from Bai Yingcai and the others. I don't have any hostility towards you.    

Chu Yan felt that the other party was implying something within his words, but Puyang Yi did not say anything more. He turned around and walked slowly, complaining as he walked, "Sigh, if I had known earlier, I would have immediately withdrawn from the competition today. It was so troublesome and I did not sleep enough this morning …"    

"Goodbye for the last part of the journey. I'll wait for you before the finish line."    

At this time, Puyang Yi heard Chu Yan's voice come from behind him.    

He turned around and saw Chu Yan smiling at him, pointing at the map of the competition.    

When entering the forest, everyone would choose one of the three paths. However, at the end of each path, there would be a small stream, forming one of the paths.    

At that time, the participating martial artists would have to finish their last path before returning here.    

Chu Yan's meaning was very obvious, he was saying that not only would he finish the third path before Puyang Yi, he would also end up blocking Puyang Yi on the last stage.    

"You, you …" "You're too cruel!" Puyang Yi pointed at Chu Yan in anger, trembling uncontrollably.    

"To keep you from telling the truth." Chu Yan snorted, and turned away.    

At this time, he saw Lin Ao flash within the crowd.    

After the Lin Family Selection Competition, Chu Yan did not see Lin Ao again.    

Previously, when he was in the hall, Chu Yan did not see him either.    

However, Chu Yan would no longer pay any attention to this fellow who had already been surpassed by him.    

Since he had already overtaken it, the gap between the two would only grow wider and wider, and there would no longer be any chance for the other party to catch up — — This was Chu Yan's confidence that belonged solely to him.    

A moment later, with the sound of a gong, the match officially began.    

Suddenly, a large group of martial artists swarmed out and rushed into the forest.    

Chu Yan was not in a hurry.    

There weren't many people who would choose the third option. He only needed to do his own things and didn't need to fight with others for that short amount of time.    

Before, Song Hua had already said that the minimum time for a competition would be six hours.    

In other words, the match would last until night time. If that was the case, then a short while of preemption would have no effect at all.    

Lin Miaoran, who was disguised, naturally would not easily follow along with the others. She had been waiting for Chu Yan's decision the entire time, and planned to follow after him.    

But unexpectedly, when there were barely a few people left, Chu Yan still stood there, unmoving.    

At this moment, the audience was watching him and discussing.    

Those who were unaware even thought that this youth had already given up at the start of the competition, and was now asking around for Chu Yan's origins.    

"You're still putting on an act even at this time!" Seeing that if she did not leave, only herself and Chu Yan would be left, Lin Miaoran stomped his feet in anger, and turned to leap into the forest.    

After a moment, only Chu Yan remained in the plaza, which originally had more than a hundred people standing.    

At this time, Chu Yan opened his eyes amidst everyone's questions and suspicions, his mouth raised slightly, and walked into the forest.