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“Wow… Zhuge Changtian's strength is terrifying,” Situ Kong couldn't help but gasp.
“Indeed, this person's strength is the most formidable, even just in terms of cultivation. It seems he is only a step away from the King Level Boundary, and that last move he used exceeded five points of Profound Meaning,” Ren Pingsheng also appeared astonished. The power of that last move was shocking, and throughout the Arena, except for the spot where he stood, there were deafening roars everywhere.
Each strike's power left the Half-Step Monarchs in shock; they had to use most of their strength just to withstand it, not to mention the hundreds of strikes. Once the attacks came down, no one could block them. Anything would be reduced to dust.
“Sun's Essence, what's going on today? So many strange Profound Meanings have suddenly appeared,” Tang Sheng shook his head helplessly while also marveling at Zhuge Changtian's strength.
“The Sun's Essence he comprehended means that Yin Wuying's comprehension of Shadow's Essence should belong to the Yin Profound Meaning. This Tournament is indeed unfavorable for him,” Ren Pingsheng said when he regained his composure.
“That's right, Shadow's Essence is uniquely strange and heavily reliant on the environment. This kind of Tournament greatly limits his ability to perform. However, what surprises me more is Zhuge Changtian's strength; under these circumstances, it's hard to imagine anyone being his opponent with Sun's Essence,” Tang Sheng sighed.
“From what we can see, he should be the strongest among the ten,” Situ Kong couldn't help but say, his eyes filled with fighting spirit and devoid of fear.
Before the two could respond, the roaring in the Arena had already subsided. The Arena was empty except for Zhuge Changtian.
“Come out; there's no point in continuing this match. You still can't withstand my last move; consider it a loss for you.” He said lightly while looking at a shadow off to the side.
“Hmph, this time you win,” at that moment, the shadow trembled, and a figure emerged from within—it was Yin Wuying dressed in black. He looked somewhat awkward but had no other injuries. This demonstrated the peculiarity of Shadow's Essence; in that situation, anyone else would have had to endure it head-on, yet he managed to evade it easily.
The battle between Zhuge Changtian and Yin Wuying shocked many people. Many had confidently aimed for first place, but now these two had become towering mountains blocking their path; to see the scenery beyond them, they first had to overcome these obstacles.
However, after this battle, who could confidently claim they would win without worry? It was hard to say whether Zhuge Changtian's terrifying attack power or Yin Wuying's strange attacks could be countered. They certainly did not possess the ability to harness sunlight.
The top twenty geniuses were all thinking about how to respond and paid less attention to the battle on stage. Soon enough, ten battles in a day concluded. The ten victors smoothly entered the top ten. The ten who lost each had one more chance to challenge; if they won, they could take their place.
For some among the victorious ten, this was not an easy task either. Among those who lost were Yin Wuying, Xuan Yi, Ouyang Zi, and Xuanji Zi—four Top Ten Experts—along with Ying Yitian and Tang Danqing, both Dark Horses. If they were challenged by any of them, a careless mistake could lead to defeat.
Now among the victorious ten were Zhuge Changtian from Heavenly Martial Academy, Murong Ming from Murong Family, Xuan Wudao from Xuanjian Sect, Situ Kong from Sidu Family, Mo Nai He from Thunder Sound Sect, Xiao Zhantian from Martial Extreme Sect, Wan Xuan from Wandan Sect, Ren Pingsheng from Azure Wind Sword Sect, as well as Zhou Luofeng and Tang Sheng whose identities remained unknown.
These individuals were all strong; however, those four were even more formidable—the outcome could change in an instant. Therefore, regarding the upcoming challenges, many people felt anxious and cautious.
The ten who lost could challenge again; however, only five prepared for challenges. Aside from Tang Danqing withdrawing, the other five chose to challenge.
"I challenge Ren Pingsheng." Since the challenge starts with the first person who lost, the two who lost in the previous matches had already given up. When it came to Ying Yitian, he chose Ren Pingsheng without a second thought.
"Hmph, not long ago in that match, you were just lucky. This time, let's see how you can win against me." He seemed still bothered by his recent loss in the match and was ready for a rematch.
"Is that so? In that case, bring it on! I'll show you how wrong your choice is." Ren Pingsheng replied noncommittally and then stepped onto the arena.
"Very well, take my sword!" Upon stepping onto the stage, Ying Yitian shouted and swung down his sword, gathering boundless sharpness into a single strike. He actually intended to settle the match with one blow, unleashing all his power in a single slash. The five points of Golden Principle combined into an unmatched edge.
Many people widened their eyes at this strike; they clearly remembered that Ren Pingsheng did not win easily in the last match. They wanted to see if he could withstand Ying Yitian's full power attack at his peak state.
"Wind and Cloud One Sword, slash!" Ren Pingsheng narrowed his eyes as the Windscar Sword surged with energy. With a twist, he also struck down with his sword. Merging seven and a half points of Cloud Realm into one blow.
Winds roared and clouds swirled. The boundless energy instantly engulfed that endless sharp strike. Within the Cloud Mist, thunderous sounds erupted. The entire arena was filled with noise as countless Wind Blades and Sword Lights collided. The infinite Cloud Mist wrapped around them, endlessly slashing without cease.
"Cloud Sword, Countless Threads!" After a few breaths, seeing Ying Yitian's Sword Qi about to sever the Cloud Realm and come at him, Ren Pingsheng called out lightly as he twisted the Windscar Sword again. The Cloud Sword slashed out, and countless Cloud Mist condensed into threads, resembling what Tang Sheng had used before.
Countless white threads surged forward, weaving into large nets that ensnared the Sword Light. Layer upon layer broke apart and then rewrapped around. The already depleted Sword Qi was easily shattered by the Cloud Sword.
"This guy learns things pretty quickly," Situ Kong said with surprise.
"Heh heh, some people have astonishing comprehension. They may not have encountered certain things before, but once they do, they learn quickly. Without a doubt, he is such a person," Tang Sheng said helplessly.
As the Cloud Mist dissipated, Ren Pingsheng suddenly vanished from sight. He reappeared next to Ying Yitian, thrusting out the Windscar Sword at incredible speed, like flickering cold stars.
"Ding ding..." Ying Yitian was somewhat surprised that Ren Pingsheng had caught his full-power strike but reacted quickly. He retreated while slashing with his longsword. As their hands flew about, they created numerous afterimages as one advanced and the other retreated.
"Kill!" Ren Pingsheng flickered as six Phantom Bodies dispersed to attack from various angles. Each possessed one-third of Ren Pingsheng's strength and could not be underestimated. They quickly put Ying Yitian at a disadvantage.
"Raging Wind Thirteen Kills!" His attacks were relentless; the Windscar Sword twisted again as thirteen phantoms and thirteen Sword Qi surged from all directions to engulf both Ying Yitian and the six Phantom Bodies.
"Slash!" Ying Yitian's expression changed; he was entangled by six Phantom Bodies. Although he quickly defeated half of them, three still clung to him, preventing his escape. At that moment, thirteen Sword Qi approached. He had no choice but to endure a hit from a Phantom Body's sword while narrowly avoiding the attack from the Sword Qi.
Unfortunately, just as he regained his footing, another Sword Qi came rushing toward him—this was the final strike of Raging Wind Thirteen Kills and also its most powerful blow, amplified by the complete Wind Realm.
"Damn it!" This move came slicing horizontally; he could only retreat. However, he had already reached the edge of the arena and had no choice but to unleash a desperate slash in hopes of blocking it.
However, what Ren Pingsheng seized was the moment when he could not react with all his strength. This hasty sword strike was significantly weaker. How could Ying Yitian withstand Ren Pingsheng's full-force attack? He was directly sent flying.
This time, he lost again, and the result was evident to everyone. Perhaps once could be attributed to luck, but twice indicated Ren Pingsheng's true strength.
Having defeated Ying Yitian in another challenge, Ren Pingsheng secured his position in the top ten. Once someone has been challenged and won, other challengers can no longer challenge them. At this point, Ren Pingsheng officially earned a spot in the top ten.
Next came the challenge from Yin Wuying, whose strength was even more terrifying, and he targeted Mengzhou Mo Nai He. It seemed like a casual decision, with no consideration at all.
Mo Nai He was also quite powerful; he had comprehended Wind's Essence, and the entire Arena was filled with howling winds. Aware of Yin Wuying's peculiarities, he immediately unleashed his strongest technique. The raging winds swept through, preventing Yin Wuying from getting close.
However, after Yin Wuying used Eclipsing Shadows, shadows filled the area, rendering even the howling winds ineffective. As long as he stood on the Arena, he would be approached. Unless the Wind Realm attacked him as well, if Yin Wuying got close, he would strike back. This was a desperate method, and the first to get hurt would definitely be himself.
In the end, Mo Nai He lost the Match, unable to break through Yin Wuying's enigmatic Shadow's Essence. In fact, no one could break it; even the terrifying attack from Zhuge Changtian couldn't touch him. No matter what attack came his way, he simply could not be blocked and could easily evade it—this was what made him so difficult to deal with.
Xuan Yi challenged Xiao Zhantian again but lost once more. The two suffered heavy losses in their battle; however, in the end, Xiao Zhantian narrowly won by a single move, maintaining his position in the top ten.
Xuanji Zi challenged Zhou Luofeng. Previously in a Battle, he had lost to Murong Family's Murong Ming. This time he did not challenge him again, indicating that he lacked confidence in winning. The battle between him and Zhou Luofeng was intense, with their strengths closely matched. In the end, when Zhou Luofeng used Wood Emperor Descends, he almost turned the tide for victory but ultimately lost due to a small mistake.
Four challenges resulted in two wins and two losses. The last person was Ouyang Zi. In his previous match, he lost to Situ Kong. However, this time he challenged Xuan Wudao. Many still remembered their encounter during the Jizhou City Arena Competition, where they had only exchanged one move before it ended; now they were set to determine a clear winner.
In the end, Xuan Wudao emerged victorious, but it could only be considered a pyrrhic victory. He was also severely injured yet managed to win the Duel. With that, the challenges concluded and the top ten were fully determined.
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