The legendary warrior

It was another day meant for combat as all of the Shui Clan anticipated with much delight in their bodies. Everyone was excited to see the competition among the three factions of the Shui Clan. Who would be the best one?

The clan held secrets, lots of secrets. One of them was the location of the Trio Array of the Shui Clan. The location was preserved and only known to some of their warriors.

Meanwhile, several Elders of Purity Faction led Agnes and Ricky as well as some genius disciples of Purity Faction to an isolated hall. It was secluded, the alleyway dark and narrow. Agnes and Ricky were nervous and excited at the same time as to what the Elders had in store for them.

Two groups of people could be seen in the hall--the Groom Faction and the Sage Faction.

Upon entering the hall, Ricky saw the people sitting on the clouds of spiritual energy high in the sky. Ricky was amazed to see how they floated gracefully up there. These three were the demi-immortal grandmasters of Shui Clan, the powerful and respected warriors.

The demi-immortals could not only make spiritual energy wings for flying, but also form spiritual energy clouds to sit on. The demi-immortals sat on their respective clouds and gave them a nod, a signal which meant that they could enter the hall.

The Elders of the three factions talked to each other rather quietly, as if they had something planned that was already taking effect. They whispered--only they themselves could hear each other. Based on their body language and their lip read, they were all confident that the control over Billow City would be theirs.

During this time, Agnes introduced the competitors of the other two factions to Ricky.

The Sage Faction, which had controlled the Billow City for three years in a row, sent Dora Shui to join the competition this time. She represented the whole of the faction and was expected to win the battle. Of course, everyone in the Sage Faction rooted for her to bag the win for the fourth consecutive year. But there was someone odd in the hall, someone invited by Dora who seemed to be very mysterious. The Purity Faction did some research on him but still, to their dismay, and no matter how deep they tried to dig, they still weren't able to figure out who he was and what his background was.

In the battle yesterday, no one could hardly take a punch from this young man, including disciples at the peak of the first grade of Blood Purification. The warrior was strong, and that was as far as they could go in describing him.

After hearing Agnes' introduction, Ricky shifted his gaze to the Sage Faction. He looked at them and started to wonder who would be the man Agnes just described. Alas, he found the one. He was very easy to spot for he completely stood out of the crowd.

The warrior wore a black robe and looked as young as Ricky. Despite the simplicity of his clothes, he was noticeable. He emitted so strong a vibe that no one could deny he was indeed powerful.

Aside from the fact that he was undeniably strong, he bore a saber on his back which emitted strong intangible saber-light.

'He will be a powerful competitor!' Ricky was sure of his judgment even with the first glance. This man would be the one to watch out for in the competition.

The young man had hyper senses. Soon he felt Ricky stare at him and gazed upon Ricky with his dark black eyes.

glance, nothing more, and then looked away as if he only wanted to tell Ricky that he knew he was staring

other hand, was even worse than the Purity Faction, because for four consecutive years, the

the competitor from the Groom Faction. It was their best disciple--Elsa Shui. Boasting her skills and capabilities, Elsa invited another genius from West Vanity

what happened to Alan, he made it his

a tall, rough-looking young man who was rather unfriendly came straight toward

look out! Jason is far stronger than Alan,

time for

...

You don't seem so strong." Jason came forward, and talked to Ricky disdainfully.

ordinary man defeated the genius in West Vanity Valley. That only means one thing--

words, which made Jason

place in this competition. You better pray that you wouldn't pass the Trio Array,

failed to pass the Trio Array, both you and

couldn't take it anymore. He couldn't wait to showcase his strength in battle and bring down Ricky. He clenched fists angrily, and almost made his bones crack. He had a hard time stopping himself from attacking

partner's mouth shut!" Elsa said to Agnes

do you!" Agnes said

the verbal confrontation ended with

the three demi-immortals in

said in a clear and loud voice, "Each of the three

Trio Array behind the three doors in the hall is

announcement, the demi-immortal grandmaster gave a deafening

we choose among the three?" Ricky asked Agnes who seemed to be pondering over her

makes no difference. Just let them choose first," Agnes

hall after the other two groups made their choices.

Shui Clan formally began