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On the shattered corner of the Arena, the dust settled.
A slender figure stood there.
Qin Tian.
This guy, ranked at the bottom of the Inner Sect, had truly defeated Xu Zhi, who was ranked thirty-five, with a single strike.
Below the Arena, the disciples who had placed their bets were stunned.
They could only hear the plump Gao Jian shouting, "Quick, give me the spirit stones. All of this is mine... Hahaha."
Having bet seven hundred and thirty spirit stones, Gao Jian suddenly made over a thousand spirit stones.
Over a thousand Intermediate Spirit Stones; even for an Inner Sect Disciple, earning that much was quite difficult. With such a windfall, Gao Jian laughed heartily.
However, those who had bet on Qin Tian to lose were feeling miserable.
They lost whatever they had wagered.
Losing one or two hundred spirit stones was one thing.
But those who had bet four or five hundred were nearly in tears.
How long would it take to earn back so many spirit stones?
Nevertheless, the winners of the bets were Sky Peak's Gao Jian. Due to the influence of Sky Peak and Gao Jian's strength, these people simply accepted their fate.
“Junior Brother, from now on, my lifelong happiness will depend on you. You really went all out. You won me so many spirit stones…”
Gao Jian chuckled as he wrapped an arm around Qin Tian and walked down the Arena, unable to contain his joy.
“Gambling less would be wise.”
Qin Tian had a strong aversion to gambling.
He understood the principle that nine out of ten gamblers lose.
“Don’t worry, I’ll definitely gamble less in the future.”
Gao Jian grinned and didn’t say more.
After this battle, Qin Tian had risen within the Inner Sect. Many people learned about him because of Gong Xueyi.
Now everyone realized that this kid truly had strength.
Defeating someone ranked thirty-five with a single move was no small feat.
Not everyone could achieve that.
Even some of the stronger individuals ranked in the twenties within the Inner Sect began to regard Qin Tian with caution.
This kid was indeed different.
Many people in the two major Sects also started to pay attention to Qin Tian.
Previously, they believed that only Qin Tian from the Seventh Layer of Meridian Opening had no chance of entering the top three.
Now, they realized that Qin Tian's strength far exceeded the scope of the Seventh Layer of the Meridian Realm.
However, merely having this was not enough to enter the top three!
Among the Nine Heavens, there were at least a dozen strong contenders. To secure a place in the top three, one must first trample over these individuals.
The Seventh Layer of the Meridian Realm was still insufficient.
Then, Gong Xueyi made her dazzling entrance, defeating a rising star among the Nine Heavens with a single move.
It must be said that this Nine Heavens expert was incredibly unfortunate; had he not encountered Gong Xueyi early on, he could have at least advanced to the Third Round.
"As long as I don't run into Sister Gong, I might have a chance."
Many experts from the Nine Heavens felt like they were about to spit blood.
In the eyes of many, they were lofty Nine Heavens warriors.
Yet, in front of Gong Xueyi, even such beings were taken down in an instant.
There was not a shred of hope for victory.
Ling Miaoyi made her appearance last, and after a long absence, she also defeated her opponent within three moves.
“Seventh Layer of Meridian Opening, this girl must have some tricks up her sleeve.”
Qin Tian had sensed for a long time that Ling Miaoyi was hiding a significant secret.
Now he was even more certain; she was definitely not ordinary.
Second Round of the Competition.
After the redraw, the competition officially began.
With only eighty participants remaining in the second round, the level of opponents had also risen. Therefore, thinking of winning easily was nothing but a pipe dream.
In several consecutive matches, both sides fought until their last ounce of strength.
Only then could a victor be determined with great difficulty.
In such circumstances, one defeating another did not necessarily mean one was truly stronger than the other.
It could only be said that it was largely a matter of luck.
However, luck was also a form of strength.
Having watched so many matches, Qin Tian understood that reaching the top would be quite challenging.
Not to mention Gong Xueyi; even the skilled fighters below were already astonishing.
“The contestant now entering the arena is ranked eighth on the leaderboard, Distant Peak Leaf Mad Star.”
Gao Jian pointed at a Green-Clad Youth who had already made his appearance.
With the cultivation of the Channeling Realm and Nine Heavens, combined with those captivating eyes, he exuded an unmatched aura.
In one move!
An Eight Heavens expert who stepped onto the stage was defeated in a single strike.
"This is the sixth-ranked Qin Jingxian."
Gao Jian secretly glanced towards the Earth Peak Seat, where a Red-Clad Youth with a long sword on his back sat.
With sword-like brows raised, he turned his gaze towards Gao Jian at that moment.
A soul-shaking Killing Intent surged forth instantly.
Qin Tian snorted lightly, and his powerful fighting spirit suddenly dispersed this Killing Intent.
Qin Jingxian was taken aback, glancing at Qin Tian a few more times before shifting his focus back to the Arena.
A genius!
An absolute genius.
A terrifying presence in the Channeling Realm and mid-Nine Heavens at just seventeen years old, only two years older than Qin Tian.
"Not bad."
Qin Tian said solemnly as he looked towards the seat of Ren Peak, where the White-faced Scholar was preparing to take the stage.
"This White-faced Scholar is Ye Sheng from Ren Peak, ranked fifth. His strength is extraordinary!"
Gao Jian clicked his tongue. He had to admit that although Ye Sheng appeared delicate, when it came to action, he was truly decisive and powerful.
In just three moves, he had knocked a strong opponent from the Channeling Realm and Nine Heavens down from the Arena.
"Now you see? Even among the Nine Heavens, there is a significant gap in combat power. All ten of them are Nine Heavens, but their combat power and the resources and legacies they have received are far superior to those of other Nine Heavens. Therefore, when it comes to actual combat, the top ten can easily crush the other Nine Heavens."
Gao Jian explained in detail to Qin Tian.
"Indeed. Each of these individuals is a prodigy, each one like a dragon. It won't be easy to take first place from them!"
Qin Tian clenched his fists, his eyes filled with fighting spirit.
"He is the Ancient Sword of Earth Peak."
Gao Jian looked towards a tall figure in the Earth Peak Seat.
A scar on the latter's face made him appear even more ferocious.
The aura of sword energy seemed to have merged with his very essence.
He was one with the sword.
“Channeling Realm Nine Heavens in the later stages truly lives up to its reputation.”
Qin Tian licked his lips, his fists slowly clenching.
Powerful!
This was the opponent he was about to contend with.
“Do you see the young man in a silver robe at the center of Earth Peak? That’s… Rokai. He has been third for three consecutive years, the senior brother of Earth Peak. By the way, Luo Tianxuan’s father is the master of Rokai. Their relationship is very close,” Gao Jian said, somewhat apprehensively.
“Oh?”
Only then did Qin Tian turn his gaze toward the young man in a silver robe at the center of the Earth Peak Seat.
If Ancient Sword was a sharp and unmatched sword that had been drawn,
Then Rokai was a sword that had yet to be unsheathed.
The drawn sword, with its Sword Radiance, was piercing and captivating.
But the unsheathed sword exuded an aura of unknown mystery.
The unknown was the most terrifying!
As if sensing Qin Tian’s gaze, Rokai’s calm and indifferent eyes fell upon Qin Tian’s face.
Whoosh.
A sudden surge of Killing Intent enveloped Qin Tian in an instant.
Indeed powerful!
From several paces away, it was enough to make Qin Tian's breath quicken and cold sweat pour down his face.
Bang.
Seemingly sensing his hostility, Gong Xueyi, standing beside Qin Tian, casually glanced at Rokai.
The latter looked slightly surprised but eventually withdrew his gaze.
Qin Tian sighed softly; he was still too weak at this moment.
His thirst for power deepened once again.
If he had enough strength, he wouldn't need Gong Xueyi to step in for him time and again.
Gao Jian gasped in shock, not expecting that just a glance could lead to such a situation.
"It's fine, continue speaking."
The competition was still ongoing, but Qin Tian and Gao Jian were not paying attention to it. Instead, they began to identify those ranked in the top ten, each a formidable opponent.
"That one leaning against the railing of the Ren Peak seating area, arms crossed—he's the Red-Haired Youth. That's Pei Haidong, who has ranked second in the Inner Sect for two consecutive years. He only rose to fame two years ago and was originally ranked twenty-third at Ren Peak."
Others called him Pei Twenty-Three, but ever since our Third Senior Brother lost his head and withdrew from the Inner Sect Grand Tournament, he began to rise to fame. From being the twenty-third of Ren Peak, he leaped to become the first of Ren Peak and the second in the Inner Sect, a terrifying presence.
Gao Jian said with a hint of envy.
"These are the true geniuses standing at the pinnacle within our Inner Sect!"
Qin Tian sighed. The Xuan Yang Sword Sect's Inner Sect was indeed filled with talented individuals, with Heavenly Pride like clouds.
Any one of them could step out of the Xuan Yang Sword Sect and make a name for themselves in the Vast World.
Being able to compete with them in the same generation was what excited Qin Tian the most.
"I will surpass each of you, one by one."
The fighting spirit in Qin Tian's eyes shone even brighter.
His hands slowly clenched into fists, producing a cracking sound.
...
Soon after, Gao Jian took the stage and managed to win with great difficulty.
Drenched in sweat, he returned to Qin Tian's side, his face marked with four or five bruises.
"Junior Brother, I fear I've reached my limit. The Third Round may be where I fall short. You mustn't let me down!"
He looked at Qin Tian, filled with emotion.
"This year, you've made it into the top forty, a significant improvement from last year. That's enough!"
Qin Tian patted Gao Jian on the shoulder, signaling him not to be discouraged and to take his time.
Ling Miaoyi made her appearance, regrettably defeated.
"Making it into the top eighty in her first year, that girl must be hiding some secrets."
Qin Tian gazed at Ling Miaoyi, lost in thought.
After much anticipation, Gong Xueyi stepped onto the stage again, facing off against a master who had also entered the Channeling Realm of Nine Heavens.
However, it was still just one move.
"Sister Gong is too formidable. If we could just avoid her, we could definitely secure a spot in the top ten."
Even those who had ranked in the top ten last year began to feel nervous.
As long as they didn't encounter Gong Xueyi, they would still be in the top ten this year, ensuring their resources wouldn't decline for the following year.
But if they faced her early on, it would be certain death.
In the final battle, Qin Tian took the stage.
This time, his opponent was a master at the Seventh Layer of Meridian Opening.
Last year's ranking had been around fifty.
Upon seeing his opponent, Qin Tian, this disciple's face fell, and without a fight, he directly conceded.
What a joke.
He had defeated thirty-five Xu Zhi with a single move; what was there to fight about?
In the Elimination Match, it was the first time someone had given up without even starting a battle.
Many in the stands were envious; today, Qin Tian had undoubtedly risen to prominence in the Inner Sect.
"Tian Xuan, is that him? The one who has bullied you repeatedly?"
In the Earth Peak Seat, Rokai, sitting in the center, spoke casually.
"Yes, Brother Kai, it's him," replied the already defeated Luo Tianxuan through gritted teeth.
"Heh, let's pray he doesn't enter the challenge match. Otherwise, I'll make sure to take him down," Rokai said with a light smile as he leaned back in his chair.
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