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The entire Jizhou City was bustling like never before. Due to the Rising Dragon Conference, both the Contestants and the martial artists who came to watch the Duel arrived early.
Most of the geniuses from the Eastern Region gathered here. It could be said that they were as numerous as fish crossing a river. Just stepping outside, encountering a Zongji Jing martial artist meant there was an eighty percent chance they were a true genius within their faction.
After all, only one hundred geniuses from each state could participate in the Rising Dragon Conference, but each state has billions of people. How could there be a shortage of geniuses? It is likely that even more went unselected. Many have come to Jizhou City, either to experience and broaden their horizons or to observe the performances of various geniuses in the Rising Dragon Conference.
Not everyone was enthusiastic about the Rising Dragon Conference. After all, it only allowed for the Artistic Conception to evolve into Profound Meaning, something many geniuses could achieve on their own. What they needed was to learn how to condense their momentum into intent, which is far more challenging. Thus, many monstrous geniuses chose not to attend and instead traveled outside in search of their final transformation opportunities.
Nevertheless, the geniuses present here could fully represent the top level from each state. They had all emerged victorious from challenge matches. Now that they had arrived in Jizhou City, they all sought opportunities to showcase their prowess and shine brightly in the Rising Dragon Conference.
Since they were here, they would not hold back or shrink away; instead, they actively sought chances to make a name for themselves. Gaining fame would attract more attention and earn recognition from their respective factions, leading to greater prospects. There was also a possibility of catching the eye of some influential figures.
They might be granted powerful techniques, Elixirs, or weapons and Armor, or even taken on as disciples for careful cultivation. These were supreme opportunities; similar events had occurred before. The path of cultivation is inherently difficult; having a strong guide would undoubtedly make the journey smoother and lead to greater achievements.
Regardless of their reasons, Jizhou City became thoroughly lively due to the arrival of these geniuses. If one were to ask where the most bustling place was, it would undoubtedly be near the Testing Stone beside the Duel Arena at the center of Jizhou City.
On the first day, more geniuses gathered around the Testing Stone because they were curious and wanted to see how strong they were. However, starting from the second day, attention shifted to the Arena. After all, how could tested strength compare with real battles that clearly demonstrated one's abilities?
They preferred to congregate near the Arena, watching one genius after another engage in Duels. This allowed them to easily gauge each other's strengths—whether someone was stronger or weaker than themselves.
Over the past half month, thousands of geniuses participated in Arena Competitions every day with continuous Duels taking place. Among them were Contestants from the Rising Dragon Conference and those who returned after failing but were unwilling to give up. Even if they couldn't secure a spot, winning at least showcased their strength and value.
As these Duels continued day by day, some extraordinarily powerful Monsters emerged who dominated the Arena without ever losing. They built a resounding reputation that many remembered.
One such figure was Situ Kong; he had become the champion since day one, accepting challenges from all martial artists in Jizhou City. Over this half month, he faced hundreds of Duels against numerous geniuses without suffering a single defeat—each match ended in victory.
This earned him recognition among Jizhou City's martial artists; his record of hundreds of consecutive wins made him unforgettable. His strength was formidable and seemed unfathomable. The challengers grew increasingly powerful yet still fell short against him.
Now he held records for both the most Duels fought and most victories among geniuses; his fame was unparalleled at this time. He remained the champion of the Arena, welcoming numerous challengers. The geniuses of Jizhou City referred to him as Xiangzhou Mad Blade because every Battle saw him wielding a Long Sword that swept away opponents like a storm.
One person began participating in the Arena competition on the second day, and this individual's strength is also unfathomable. Moreover, throughout the competition, they have always defeated their opponents with a single move. Regardless of how talented their opponents are, they have never needed to use a second move. This has caused the other talented individuals below to look on in awe.
Currently, the number of victories they have is second only to Situ Kong, and their reputation has become well-known, spreading throughout Jizhou City. This person's name is Mo Nai He, a disciple of the Mengzhou Thunder Sound Sect, and they have been given the title of Mengzhou Master Healer.
The title of Master Healer refers to someone with exceptional medical skills, capable of curing various ailments with ease. For them, this title is perfectly fitting—defeating opponents with one move, the Mengzhou Master Healer.
Another individual is Xiao Zhantian from the Wujizong of Xiaozhou, who started competing in the Arena on the third day. He has also yet to suffer a defeat, relying solely on his fists in battle, which are incredibly fierce. None of the talented individuals who have faced him have left unscathed; all have sustained injuries to varying degrees. Those who were slower to react have even left heavily injured.
Thus, he has also earned a nickname: the Madman of Xiaozhou. In battle, he is wildly ferocious, like a beast. He strikes without regard for life or death and shows no mercy whatsoever. If it weren't for the Arena rules prohibiting lethal harm, many talented individuals would likely have lost their lives at his hands.
These three are currently the most renowned figures. Of course, there are other talented individuals who also enjoy fame, but compared to these three, they fall significantly short. Nevertheless, they too are subjects of much discussion in Jizhou City; there is no need to elaborate further.
In summary, the current Eastern Region's Nine States have already seen the emergence of seven extraordinary Monsters. Only the Xuanjian Sect from Snow State and the Ouyang family from Yunzhou have not had anyone step forward. This has led to anticipation among the talented individuals in Jizhou City; they believe that these two factions must surely have someone to uphold their banner.
When Ren Pingsheng returned to the palace located in Snow State, it caused quite a stir. Many had witnessed him being pursued by formidable figures.
The individuals capable of instilling fear in them were at least king-level experts. With king-level strength, dealing with a perfected Zong-level martial artist would be effortless. Naturally, they thought it impossible for Ren Pingsheng to survive and return. Indeed, he had not been seen since then; even when they set out, he was absent.
However, now seeing Ren Pingsheng return alongside Tang Sheng, they felt as if they were dreaming. That was a king-level expert who had returned unscathed and even made it to Jizhou City without missing the Rising Dragon Conference. This left them incredulous.
"Haha... I knew you would be fine! I thought I had lost a rival but didn't expect you to make it here," said Cheng Batian, excitedly approaching Ren Pingsheng and patting him on the shoulder with a smile.
"Yes, I didn't see you last time. This Rising Dragon Conference will be quite a contest," replied Yun Xingzi, who emerged looking equally formidable in strength. It seemed that since parting ways at the Sword King's Tomb, his power had not diminished at all.
"Heh heh, now that we’re here, there's no shortage of opponents. Just go outside and take a look; they're all talented rivals," said Ren Pingsheng with a smile. They then entered the palace together without paying any mind to others' astonished gazes and found a place to settle down.
At this point, after catching up with some familiar friends, he immersed himself in cultivation. With nearly a month having passed, he aimed to further enhance his strength. There were too many formidable opponents this time; he wasn't confident about making it to the end. If he could improve his abilities even slightly, there would be great hope.
He secluded himself for half a month and finally managed to perfect the Qingmu Sword Technique, increasing its power significantly. However, he still struggled with breaking through regarding the Essence of Wood; during this half-month period, he remained stuck at that final step.
Now he decided to set aside his pursuit of the Essence of Wood; if he couldn't break through, there was no need to force it. Even with his current strength, he might still fall short compared to some top-tier Monsters. However, making it through the final rounds should not pose any problem at all.
Realizing the Seventy-Five Percent Wind and Cloud One Sword, Sixty-Five Percent Wind Thunder Flash, and Four and a Half Storm of Wind, Cloud, and Thunder. The Perfected State Azure Wood Sword Technique, the complete Thunder's Simplicity and Complexity, the complete Sword Momentum, and the complete Artistic Conception. These abilities are sufficient to handle most geniuses.
"You've come out. There's a Duel today; let's go take a look together." When Tang Sheng saw Ren Pingsheng, he walked over with a smile.
"Oh, what Duel?" Ren Pingsheng asked with a smile. He had been in seclusion for half a month and was ready to go out for a walk.
"Hehe, you don't know recently? Quite a few powerful figures have emerged; they're all at the Arena. Today there happens to be a challenge match between two Half-Step Monarchs."
"Really? They’re already making their moves? Won't that expose their strength?" he asked in surprise.
"What’s there to expose at this point? Many people's strengths have already been revealed by Bai Xiaomen's Bai Xiaosheng, so it doesn't matter anymore," Tang Sheng said with a hint of amusement.
"Let's go; we should hurry over. By the way, Situ Kong has been making quite a name for himself lately and has become a hot genius. Many people are betting on him to make it into the top ten."
"His strength has always been strong; it's just that more people know about it now," Ren Pingsheng smiled as the two of them made their way toward the distant Arena.
Many other geniuses were also hurrying over, all aware that there was a heavyweight match today. Two Half-Step Monarch geniuses were set to duel at the Arena. This immediately excited them. A Half-Step Monarch is the strongest level of power at this Rising Dragon Conference; just thinking about such an exhilarating showdown made them unable to contain their excitement.
At this moment, the Arena surroundings in Jizhou City had already gathered many martial artists, all of whom were Zongji Jing. Each one looked at the two standing opposite each other in the Arena with excited expressions. These two were the main characters of today’s heavyweight Duel.
In addition to these martial artists, many powerful figures had also arrived, standing in the distance. The clash of Half-Step Monarchs was enough to attract them as well.
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