When Life Runs Out, the Fun Begins-Chapter 64 – Come, come, come! Don't be polite today! Spirit Fruit is unlimited! Spirit Wine is bottomless!

On the fourth day of the grand competition, the second round of the Inner Sect disciple elimination match (50 to 25).
If the performance of the Outer Sect disciples was a pleasant surprise, then the display by the Inner Sect disciples was utterly astonishing.
The six Inner Sect disciples from Yunqi Peak who advanced yesterday once again demonstrated their incredible dominance.
Ye Lingxuan, who had engaged in several rounds of intense battle with Mu Xiaochuan the night before last, rested all day yesterday due to exhaustion. Yet today, she appeared as vigorous as ever, defeating her opponent in no time.
Leng Yunjian, with her sword as cold as ice, exuded a bone-chilling aura. Her opponent struggled to withstand more than ten moves before their spiritual veins were frozen, leading to their defeat.
Xiao Yunhe, wielding an axe in one hand and a shield in the other, displayed exceptional skill in both offense and defense, securing an easy victory.
Wei Zhangang from the Main Hall, as a personal disciple of the Peak Master, was already formidable. At this moment, he advanced with absolute superiority through steady and solid tactics.
Unfortunately, the remaining two disciples fell short by a single move, each encountering top disciples from Tianshu Peak and Youhuang Peak. After a hard-fought battle, they regrettably lost.
Even so, Yunqi Peak still managed to have four members successfully enter the top twenty-five of the Inner Sect.
This achievement once again shocked everyone.
In the Inner Sect top twenty-five, Tianshu Peak, as the main peak with deep foundations, occupied six seats.
Yunqi Peak, with four seats, followed closely behind, firmly securing the second position, surpassing established strong peaks like Youhuang Peak and Frost Condensation Peak.
The entire Qingling Sect was shaken by the sudden rise of Yunqi Peak.
Every time Ye Lingxuan, Leng Yunjian, Xiao Yunhe, and Wei Zhangang won, Mu Xiaochuan could clearly hear the system notification sound in his mind.
"Ding! Witnessed Leng Yunjian's victory, feeling refreshed, the host gains +15 Thrill Points!"
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The overwhelming admiration, praise, and envy were so intense that while Mu Xiaochuan was losing himself in it, he also accumulated a considerable amount of Thrill Points.
In the evening, the Listening Bamboo Pavilion was filled with endless spring scenery and picturesque views, continuously adding to the Thrill Points.
Over these four days, the various sources of Thrill Points converged like small streams flowing into a vast ocean. Mu Xiaochuan was pleasantly surprised to find that his Thrill Points balance had once again soared, easily surpassing the four hundred mark, reaching an astonishing 455 points!
"Awesome!" Mu Xiaochuan thought to himself, but his face still maintained a calm and collected smile. With a bit more accumulation, he could freely go out and have fun once the grand competition was over.
On the fifth day of the grand competition, the Outer Sect Elder elimination match (50 to 25).
It was the elders' turn to take the stage. Since Mu Xiaochuan's Outer Sect Elder position had been "revoked," Yunqi Peak had only four participants in the Outer Sect Elder competition: Sun Iron Arm and Wang Xuance from the Heaven Vault Pavilion, as well as Liu Qingwu from the Elixir Hall and Li Canghai from the Artifact Refining Hall.
Sun Iron Arm, with his robust physique and immense strength, was a master of external martial arts.
Wang Xuance excelled in formations and talismans, with his "Minor Five Elements Maze Formation" being particularly exquisite.
Both were seasoned elders at the third stage of Foundation Establishment, with solid foundations.
As the competition began, Sun Iron Arm relied on his formidable defense and strength to wear down his opponent, successfully advancing.
Wang Xuance used the power of formations to trap his opponent and easily claimed victory.
Liu Qingwu and Li Canghai were less fortunate, facing opponents with superior strength, and ultimately stopped short.
Yunqi Peak's Outer Sect Elders had two members advance, a performance that could only be described as average, aligning with everyone's usual impression of Yunqi Peak's elder tier. Compared to the disciples' stunning performances, it seemed somewhat lackluster.
On the sixth day of the grand competition, the first round of the Inner Sect Elder elimination match (50 to 25).
This day was the true highlight of the event!
Yunqi Peak had five participants in the Inner Sect Elder competition: Peak Master Yun Wange, Vice Peak Master Shen Jinglan, Law Enforcement Hall Master Chen Xuanfeng, Elixir Hall Master Mu Qingyao, and Spiritual Herb Garden Hall Master Liu Ruyan.
Chen Xuanfeng and Mu Qingyao, with slightly inferior strength, did not advance, as expected.
Elder Shen Jinglan, with a cultivation base at the seventh stage of Foundation Establishment and stable techniques, smoothly defeated his opponent and advanced to the top twenty-five.
The next two matches, however, completely ignited everyone's enthusiasm!
First to take the stage was Yunqi Peak's Peak Master, Yun Wange.
Her opponent was a sixth-stage Foundation Establishment elder from Lingxiao Peak, with considerable strength.
However, when Yun Wange gracefully landed on the stage, an overwhelming pressure far exceeding the eighth stage of Foundation Establishment swept across the entire venue like a dormant volcano awakening.
"Ninth stage of Foundation Establishment?"
On the high platform, Sect Master Xuanyangzi's eyes flashed with brilliance! Vice Sect Master Liang Yichen, Yu Chenghui, and Ren Tianlong were simultaneously moved! The other peak masters were even more shocked!
"Peak Master Yun... she actually broke through to the ninth stage of Foundation Establishment?"
"When did this happen? How come there wasn't a hint of it?"
"My heavens! Ninth stage of Foundation Establishment! She has a chance to glimpse the Golden Elixir path!"
"No wonder... no wonder Yunqi Peak is so strong this year!"
"So this is the true stabilizing force of Yunqi Peak!"
The entire venue was in an uproar! Exclamations and gasps echoed continuously!
Yun Wange's opponent, the elder from Lingxiao Peak, was now like a deflated balloon. A seventh-stage Foundation Establishment against a ninth-stage? What's the point of fighting?
"Peak Master Yun... I... concede!" He didn't even have the courage to make a move and directly chose to forfeit.
Yun Wange merely nodded slightly, her calm gaze sweeping across the venue as if she had just done something trivial. She then gracefully stepped down, casting a faint smile at Mu Xiaochuan.
Mu Xiaochuan gave her a thumbs-up: "Peak Master, you're formidable!"
If Yun Wange's ninth stage of Foundation Establishment was an unexpected surprise and shock, then Liu Ruyan's performance was an absolute stunning upset!
Liu Ruyan, an Inner Sect elder at the fifth stage of Foundation Establishment from Yunqi Peak. Among the many Inner Sect elders, most of whom were at the sixth or seventh stage, she was indeed unremarkable.
Her opponent, however, was an old hand Inner Sect elder from the main peak, Tianshu Peak, Wu Jianping, with a seventh-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation and a mastery of the "Raging Wave Sword Technique," possessing formidable strength.
Almost everyone believed this would be a match with no suspense.
However, when the match began, everyone was left in shock!
Liu Ruyan, wielding the high-grade spiritual artifact Ice Soul Cold Light Sword, executed the Profound Ice Dustless Sword Manual. Every move, every spiritual power route, was filled with a chilling killing intent that seemed to freeze the very air. At the same time, the Ice Soul Glazed Body technique was slowly operating within her, a layer of crystal-clear, glass-like ice armor appearing faintly on her body, exuding an indestructible aura, far exceeding the expected level of the fifth stage of Foundation Establishment!
In contrast, Wu Jianping from Tianshu Peak was fighting with extreme frustration! His "Raging Wave Sword Technique," known for its ferocity, was relentless like crashing waves. However, Liu Ruyan's defense was incredibly strong, and her every counterattack was sharp and cunning. The strange power contained in her sword energy left him struggling to cope, consuming a great deal of spiritual power!
"How... how is this possible?" Wu Jianping was utterly shocked, "She's clearly only at the fifth stage of Foundation Establishment, where did she get such techniques and spiritual artifacts?"
The audience was equally stunned!
"Her technique is so bizarre, and that sword, they're all top-notch!"
"Again, it's Yunqi Peak!"
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After a fierce battle lasting the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, Liu Ruyan pierced through her opponent's protective spiritual light, her sword tip resting at his throat!
"Thank you for letting me win." Liu Ruyan retracted her sword and stood, her breath slightly hurried, but her eyes were dazzlingly bright.
The entire venue was silent for a few moments, then erupted into thunderous applause and cheers!
A victory of the weak over the strong! A major upset!
Liu Ruyan, with the "luxury package" provided by Mu Xiaochuan, became famous in one battle! She became the biggest dark horse in this year's Inner Sect Elder competition!
"Ding, Liu Ruyan, the host's woman, won, feeling refreshed, gained 20 Thrill Points."
That night, at Yunqi Heavenly Palace.
The place was brightly lit and bustling with excitement.
Yun Wange hosted a grand banquet to celebrate all the disciples and elders who advanced.
That night, the celebratory atmosphere at Yunqi Peak lasted until late into the night, leaving Mu Xiaochuan with no time to celebrate, while Liu Ruyan gazed at Yun Wange with a wistful look.
Yun Wange, full of spirit, raised her glass and exclaimed loudly: "Come, come, come! Don't be shy today! There's plenty of spirit fruit and spirit wine for everyone!"