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Chapter 196 The Final Battle
Yukong lost. Even after releasing his own seal and unleashing all his power, Yukong still lost, an outcome no one could have imagined.
Everyone thought that the moment Yukong used Yuling Jue Third Floor, the result of the Competition was already determined. Just as the Vice Master of the Eastern Hall from the Thunder Temple believed, the power of the Transformation Technique was unquestionable. In this state, Yukong could easily break into the top ten of the Star Ranking List.
However, the final result was unexpected; Sun Zhe won. Although most people in the square did not clearly see how Sun Zhe achieved victory, the outcome was unmistakable: losing meant losing, and it was Sun Zhe who ultimately advanced.
This victory meant that Sun Zhe entered the ranks of the top four hundred young talents on the continent, and his name truly began to spread across the Thunder Continent.
Whether it was from the previous pursuit by the Golden Thunder Sect or the treasure hunt at Wanbingyuan, while Sun Zhe had gained some fame, it was limited to a regional level within the states. On a broader scale across the entire Thunder Continent, he remained relatively unknown. Even when he later made it onto the Star Ranking List, most people viewed him with extreme skepticism, especially those core disciples nurtured by various Sects, who looked down on this unknown Loose Cultivator.
Yet this time, during the Selection Trial, he distinguished himself among tens of thousands of elites with his own strength. This time, he truly gained recognition; perhaps his power still did not attract the attention of those top-tier experts from major Sects, but there was no doubt he had secured a significant position among his peers.
The sixth round of the Competition took place for a while, followed by a break. After that, it would be the final battle of this Selection Trial.
In this final battle, victory would bring fame across the continent and elevate one to the top tier among young talents, granting them opportunities in the Thunder Continent. Conversely, failure would mean quietly returning to their original Sect, relegated to second-tier elites. The final battle was truly the climax of this Selection Trial!
After some time, in Falling Sunset Valley, at dawn, the entire Gorge was already packed with people. Not only was there a crowd on the outer Observation Platform, but even along the edges of the square's railing were filled with spectators. Countless individuals gathered here to witness this final battle, all eyes wide open as they watched four hundred young masters within the square.
Among these four hundred individuals were both men and women, all around their twenties. Each pair of eyes sparkled with brilliance, their bodies radiating an overwhelming aura. A powerful presence surged skyward, enveloping the entire square in an oppressive atmosphere.
"Look, that person at the front is Sword Pavilion's Sword Flood. He hasn't even drawn his sword since the competition began; he's been fighting barehanded. His strength is unfathomable; he’s probably the strongest among these four hundred."
"No, you're mistaken. While Sword Flood is strong, he's only ranked fourth on the Star Ranking List. The third place belongs to Thunder Abyss from the Golden Thunder Sect. He is truly formidable. Did you not see his last fight against Song Guiyi from Tian Yun Sect? He summoned a Thunder Dragon from the void; that kind of divine ability is genuinely terrifying."
"Actually, rankings on the Star Ranking List don't tell everything. I have more faith in several individuals from Thunder Temple. Their foundation is so deep that they are definitely not comparable to those from the four major sects. So I believe that one of them must be the strongest."
"The two courtesans from Hua Qing Sect are also quite impressive; they've been winning effortlessly throughout this competition. Perhaps they are actually the strongest; don’t underestimate women..."
"Stop focusing solely on sects; are there really no strong individuals among loose cultivators? The path of a loose cultivator is incredibly arduous; their resolve is not something those sect disciples can compare to. I think that guy, Sun Zhe, has considerable strength too."
"You’re all wrong; I still think..."
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As they watched the four hundred elites standing in the square, spectators began to discuss fervently. Unfortunately, this was indeed the final round of competition; although everyone could participate in it, it ultimately could not determine who would be first. They each held their opinions and soon began to argue among themselves.
Thunder Temple only needs the final two hundred people; they do not care who is first or second. What they want is to select two hundred young experts in a short period of time, and they are destined to not meet the expectations of the many spectators.
Although the discussions on the Observation Platform were loud, the gazes of the four hundred people in the square were not scattered at all. At their level, their mental state had already reached a certain realm, so they would not be swayed by these arguments. Instead, their eyes were all focused on the Observation Platform in the center of the square.
Sun Zhe stood in the central position among the four hundred, his gaze as resolute as iron, quietly looking ahead. As he approached the final battle, his mood became increasingly calm. The goal of returning to the Nine Continents Mainland had deeply rooted itself in his heart, and nothing could shake it!
The Observation Platform in the center of the square was prepared for the high-ranking officials of various Sect and Thunder Temple. Today was the final battle, and this Central Viewing Platform was also crowded with people. Perhaps the leaders of various Sect would not attend, but they had all sent their most esteemed experts to oversee the event.
At the top of the central viewing platform, dozens of high-ranking officials from Thunder Temple were present. The Sixth Enforcer of the Left Hall, Yan Ruoyun, was also there, standing among them. Even Tang Yuexi and her senior sister had returned once again.
At the very front of the top tier of the Central Viewing Platform, where four hundred young elites and hundreds of thousands of spectators focused their attention, stood an elderly man dressed in flowing white robes.
He wore a robe made of fine silk, with long hair that was gray and white, both elements complementing each other. His hands were clasped behind his back, and his palms extended from his sleeves were extremely thin. His face was gaunt and his expression dim; he appeared unremarkable. Yet as he stood there alone, an aura emanated from him that firmly suppressed the entire square.
He was none other than Xiang Yuanqiu, the master of Thunder Temple East Hall!
Thunder Temple consists of only Three Houses and Six Halls. Leaving aside the mysterious Three Houses, even the strength of the Six Halls is immense. Each Hall Master is an incredibly powerful existence, with abilities that are profound and unfathomable, rivaling those of leaders and elders from the four major Sixth-Rank Sect.
With a faint glance at those below, his calm gaze caused everyone being looked at to feel a shiver down their spine. Even those arrogant young experts could not help but lower their proud heads under such an overwhelming gaze; a strong sense of pressure pervaded hundreds of miles around.
"Today marks the final round of my temple's Selection Trial!"
His voice was softly spoken but clearly heard by everyone present. Those who had been arguing felt a sudden chill as if someone had grasped their throats; their expressions changed slightly, and the entire square instantly fell silent, with only his voice echoing.
Gazing down at the four hundred young elites in the Arena, a smile appeared on Xiang Yuanqiu's lips as he slowly spoke,
"You are all talented individuals from my Thunder Continent. Being able to stand out from tens of thousands of young Cultivator shows your strength, but that is still not enough. We need even more outstanding individuals; therefore, only half of you can remain. You will need to engage in another duel to determine the final two hundred people. The last two hundred winners will receive three rewards from my Thunder Temple."
"First, each of the final two hundred winners will have three days to comprehend at the Thunder Tower."
As soon as this was announced, discussions erupted again in the square. Shock appeared in everyone's eyes; even among those four hundred elites below, most showed expressions of surprise. Clearly, they all understood that this Thunder Tower was no ordinary place.
Even those from Thunder Temple, such as Zheng Bin and Xi Men Zhuo, did not expect such a reward. They exchanged glances filled with ecstatic joy; at the beginning of the Competition, they had no idea what specific rewards awaited them. Now they realized this was indeed a significant opportunity.
"Second, each person will receive one Breakthrough Pill!"
Amidst everyone's astonishment, Xiang Yuanqiu's voice rang out again.
Each person receives one Breakthrough Pill... The generosity of Thunder Temple made everyone gasp in shock. Even the representatives from the major Sects could not sit still, standing up one after another, their eyes flashing with astonishment.
The Breakthrough Pill is one of the top-tier auxiliary elixirs. Although it cannot directly enhance one's cultivation level, it is remarkably effective for breaking through cultivation barriers. However, it is extremely difficult to refine, and each pill is worth its weight in gold. Even the major Sects have very few of them, yet Thunder Temple unexpectedly released two hundred at once.
"Thirdly, everyone will have the opportunity to venture into the Nine Continents Mainland for training," Xiang Yuanqiu's voice rang out again.
Although ordinary people do not know what the Nine Continents Mainland is, upon hearing this, the high-ranking members of the Sects showed flickers of excitement. Judging by their expressions, this so-called training opportunity is clearly more precious than the hard-to-obtain Breakthrough Pill.
The three major rewards instantly elevated the excitement of this Competition to its peak. While the last reward may not attract many people, the first two drove everyone into a frenzy. The remaining participants were filled with intense fighting spirit, and their momentum surged to its highest point.
"This battle must be won; I must seize the opportunity at the Thunder Tower!"
"This time, no matter what, I must win. With the Breakthrough Pill, my chances of advancing to Thunder Lord can increase by a full twenty percent!"
"The Sect's requirement is to obtain a training opportunity in the Nine Continents Mainland; no one can stop me!"
Determination surged in everyone's eyes; no one would back down in this battle!
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