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"Look, the Mad Blade of Xiangzhou, Xiao Zhantian, has arrived," a martial artist suddenly exclaimed in surprise. A tall man, about nine feet high, approached from a distance. He had a square face, broad forehead, large eyes, and a thick beard. Even before he arrived, his fierce aura hit everyone like a wave. Many martial artists were so frightened that they took a few steps back to steady themselves.
"That... is Xuan Yi from the Western State Divine Blade Sect; he has come as well." Another burly man appeared from the other side, his muscular build making him look just like Xiao Zhantian.
The two merely exchanged glances, sparks flashing in their eyes as their auras clashed, creating ripples in the air. Then they stood still as if nothing had happened, waiting for the duel between the two on stage.
"The Mad Blade of Xiangzhou, Situ Kong, is here too. The man in black robes over there is Murong Ming from the Murong Family. That smiling fellow should be Xuan Jizi from the Qingzhou Tai Xuan Sect. The elegant man with the feather fan and silk scarf is Zhuge Changtian from the Jizhou Tianwu Academy. Lastly, that one is Mo Nai He, the Holy Hand from Mengzhou."
One by one, the martial artists recognized them, each revelation sparking waves of astonishment and discussion.
"Indeed, along with Xuan Wudao from the Snow State Xuan Sword Sect and Ouyang Zi from the Ouyang family of Yunzhou on stage, nine of the Top Ten Experts for this Rising Dragon Conference have already appeared," one martial artist remarked with a serious expression.
Just then, Ren Pingsheng, who had just arrived, overheard and looked surprised. "When did the Top Ten Experts come out? I haven't heard anything about it!"
"Haha, it's not surprising you haven't heard. These rankings were put together by Bai Xiaomen's Bai Xiaosheng. They sell information about various talents at Bai Xiaolou while continuously gathering data on the performances of various talents in Jizhou City. Based on their testing stones' strengths and results from arena matches, they compiled this list of Top Ten Experts for this Rising Dragon Conference," Tang Sheng explained with a smile as he walked over.
"Top Ten Experts? Interesting! It seems they should all be representatives of major forces from various states."
"That's right. Those fellows we've seen before are all among the Top Ten Experts. With Xuan Wudao from the Xuan Sword Sect and Ouyang Zi from the Ouyang family now on stage, that makes nine. As for the last one, they're somewhat mysterious; we haven't encountered them yet. However, I've heard they're also a Monster from Jizhou."
"That's not surprising; it's quite normal for Jizhou to produce a few more Monsters. It's just that many might be hiding and unwilling to reveal themselves. No matter how powerful Bai Xiaomen is, they can't know everything," Ren Pingsheng thought it was quite normal; among this thousand talented individuals, there must be more formidable ones beyond just these ten.
"Hehe, I also got my hands on a list of noteworthy talents from various states; you're on it too! Take a look," Tang Sheng said with a grin as he pulled out a book and handed it over.
"Impossible!" He received it with a look of surprise. Upon opening it, he saw the top ten geniuses to watch in Nine Great States. He found Snow State, and indeed, his information was there, ranking Sixth.
The information started from his time at the Canglan Sword Sect, though it was quite brief. It then recorded his time at the Great Chu Academy, and later mentioned some events in the Southern Region. However, it wasn't too detailed; many things were just briefly mentioned. The matters regarding the Sword Trial Tower were emphasized, though.
Then it detailed his recent return to Snow State, where he destroyed the Evil Sect and managed to survive under the pursuit of a king-level expert. All of this left Ren Pingsheng quite astonished. He didn't expect that the influence of the Hundred Knowledge Sect was so vast. They even knew about events in other regions.
It concluded with a note stating: This person is an unparalleled genius with unfathomable strength, an invincible existence at the sect level. It is predicted that he can at least enter the Top One Hundred in the Rising Dragon Conference, and even make it into the top fifty is possible. Caution is advised when encountering him.
"The Hundred Knowledge Sect is indeed impressive; they even know so much about my affairs in the Southern Region," Ren Pingsheng remarked after glancing over the information on geniuses from other states.
"The Hundred Knowledge Sect is known as the largest intelligence organization in the Eastern Region. It's not surprising that there are intelligence organizations in other regions; I just didn't expect your experiences to be so rich," Tang Sheng said half-seriously, half-jokingly.
"Don't mention me; which of these geniuses doesn't have a wealth of experience and opportunities? Oh, the competition is about to start; I just don't know if they will be determining winners or merely sparring with each other."
The commotion on the Arena immediately attracted the attention of nearby martial artists. They all stopped their discussions and looked up with eager expressions.
"Ouyang brother, among the geniuses here, it's just you and me representing our two major forces; no one else has stepped forward. Now that you and I are fighting here, it's also a way to establish our two major forces and even our two states' reputations. Otherwise, others might think we are afraid!" Xuan Wudao, dressed in a purple robe, appeared quite dashing.
"Indeed, Brother Xuan is right. Then let us have a battle today to show others. At the same time, we can practice for the Rising Dragon Conference," Ouyang Zi looked like a scholar with sword-like brows and starry eyes, dressed in white robes—an epitome of a handsome man.
"Very well. Unfortunately, with the Rising Dragon Conference approaching, we can't usually fight each other. How about we each use our strongest move now? Even if it's just sparring," Xuan Wudao suggested.
"Good, then Brother Xuan be careful." Ouyang Zi nodded, and immediately both of their auras were released. The surrounding air surged violently, causing the void to tremble. Weaker martial artists were forced to retreat continuously under their overwhelming presence.
"Indeed, they are all at the level of Half-Step Monarch. I just wonder what their insights are and how far they have comprehended them." Seeing this, the Monsters nodded in agreement, as it seemed reasonable. Each of them was fully focused, waiting to see the specifics of their strength.
The Arena, three hundred zhang in both length and width, was immediately divided in half by the momentum of the two. One side radiated endless sharpness, with golden sword energy dancing, while the other side roared with a howling wind, a massive wind dragon soaring through the sky. They were evenly matched, neither retreating an inch.
"The insights of Gold and Wind have at least been comprehended to forty percent." The powerful Monsters sensed this immediately; however, everyone understood that they likely still had some cards hidden up their sleeves. Although it was said to be their strongest strike, no one would foolishly reveal all their trump cards before the Ascending Dragon Conference.
"The insights of Gold and Wind." Ren Pingsheng's eyes lit up as he watched from a distance, then he began to sense carefully. He had comprehended both of these Artistic Conceptions and had perfected them. Now he only lacked the final step to evolve these insights. Thus, he hoped to find some inspiration here.
Many other geniuses shared his thoughts. They were all carefully sensing and comprehending, but unfortunately, due to differences in their understanding, their levels of comprehension varied widely.
Ren Pingsheng managed to sense some key elements, just like when he grasped the insights of Wood; he was only one step away. As long as he comprehended that last little bit, he would be able to evolve his insights. Unfortunately, it felt as if he was stuck now and unable to grasp that final step.
"Slash! Kill!" The two shouted in unison, countless golden sword lights merging into a giant sword that slashed down. The wind dragon on the other side also roared and charged forward.
"Boom..." The clash between the sword and the dragon erupted in mid-air, producing a terrifying roar that echoed far away, leaving cracks in the void—some created by the giant sword and others by the wind blades. The intense shockwave forced nearby martial artists to activate their true energy shields just to hold on.
Some martial artists who were insufficiently skilled and crowded at the front suffered greatly from the shockwave, being sent flying far away. Their faces turned pale, many sustaining serious injuries.
When the dust settled, the two stood facing each other in the Arena, completely unscathed. It seemed as if everything that had just happened had not affected them at all.
"Ouyang's strength is indeed impressive. I look forward to a fierce battle at the Ascending Dragon Conference; until we meet again," Xuan Wudao said with a smile before swiftly leaving.
"Hehe, then I'll see you at the Ascending Dragon Conference! Not just you, but also those other fellows!" Ouyangzi chuckled lightly as he glanced at several Monsters around him that caught his attention before also departing.
The recent duel between the two Half-Step Monarchs did not result in a clear winner. However, the clash of their techniques allowed many talented individuals to recognize their strength. More importantly, they became aware of the capabilities of the Top Ten Experts and the gaps that existed between them.
Even those invincible powerhouses at the sect level appeared somewhat disheartened at this moment. Their once-proud abilities did not seem as dazzling in front of these experts. The confidence they had was beginning to waver.
Talents can only understand their differences through comparison, which reveals what true geniuses, or "Monsters," really are.
In a flash, there were only three days left until the Ascending Dragon Conference. During this time, news about the rewards for this event began to circulate.
It is important to note that the Ascending Dragon Conference is a grand event held every thirty years in the Eastern Region. Besides the grand prize of the Ascending Dragon Pool, there are also other enticing rewards aimed at nurturing those with extraordinary talents. Thus, various other rewards are quite substantial.
"What? This time, the reward actually includes Concentration Pills refined by the Wan Dan Sect?" Many talented individuals who received this news were immediately stirred and shocked. This was a reward that had never been offered in previous conferences.
The so-called Concentration Pill is designed to condense profound insights and is suitable for King-level powerhouses. One Concentration Pill can enhance one’s understanding of profundities by about ten percent, although individual comprehension levels do vary. Some may only grasp a fraction, while others might achieve one or two percent more.
Unfortunately, these Concentration Pills require various rare spiritual herbs to refine, and only the Wan Dan Sect possesses the ability to create them, making their circulation extremely limited. Typically, only major forces engage in private transactions with the Wan Dan Sect, allowing only their own talented "Monsters" to see them.
The fact that the Wan Dan Sect is willing to offer sixteen Concentration Pills this time is undoubtedly a significant gesture. Those who make it into the top ten will not only qualify for the Ascending Dragon Conference but will also receive one Concentration Pill each. The first-place winner will receive two. The remaining five pills will be awarded to those ranked eleventh to fifteenth.
This is unprecedented. Previously, only the top ten received such enticing rewards. The remaining Top One Hundred talents would be listed on the Ascending Dragon Ranking. Although there were some decent Yuan Stone rewards, they pale in comparison to this groundbreaking new rule.
Some talents who initially thought they had no hope in this conference suddenly felt a spark of hope. While they may not have a chance at the top ten, there was definitely some hope for those remaining five spots. Considering the effects of the Concentration Pill, they were practically ecstatic, eagerly awaiting the start of the Ascending Dragon Conference.
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