Chapter 354: Top 100 - Part 2
Above the clouds, Emperor Tianzhao spoke softly.
Emperor Chu was also observing Li Hao’s imperial platform. Looking at the other imperial platforms, many of the talented individuals from the Celestial Sects and the Yan-Chu royal family had fallen. They couldn’t even secure a position on the imperial platform. Only Li Hao represented Yan-Chu, not only managing to claim a spot on the imperial platform but also maintaining his position there.
"Have you met her?" Emperor Chu asked casually.
Emperor Tianzhao smiled and replied, "Do you remember the battle on the Ancient Demon Sea decades ago? At that time, our Tianzhao Immortal Dynasty joined forces with the Wangqin Immortal Dynasty. That young girl was one of the vanguards during the hunt for the ancient demons. She performed quite impressively back then, though not as dazzling as she is today. It seems she was holding back earlier."
Beside them, Emperor Qin spoke indifferently, "This child simply had an epiphany after that battle. She shut herself in seclusion afterward."
Emperor Tianzhao smiled faintly, not confirming nor denying, and said, "The path she cultivates, if I’m not mistaken, should be the Divine Demon Path, right?"
"Divine Demon Path?"
The Empress of the Origin of the True Essence, Zhen Mo, whose eyes narrowed slightly, said, "Is it the Primordial Divine Demon Path that has been extinct for ten thousand years? It is said that this path requires the fusion of two extreme opposing Dao to achieve something profound. After the ancient demons broke out, there were rumors that one must merge the powers of the Immortals and the Ancient Demons to cultivate this path. It was the strongest primal Dao of the ancient times, comparable to Fate itself!"
"If that is truly the case, even if she only grasps the surface of it, she could become a dominant force."
Emperor Chi spoke softly, his gaze briefly settling on the young girl on the imperial platform.
Emperor Qin remained calm, saying, "That path has long been lost. You worry too much. If she truly has such ambitions, I’d be relieved."
Upon hearing his words, the others fell silent and continued to observe the battles on the imperial platforms.
Aside from Li Hao’s imperial platform, the others were still fiercely contested.
In the battle for the Top 100, some people wished to secure a position on an imperial platform, which inevitably stirred the anger of other prodigies with similar ambitions. They formed alliances and launched joint attacks, making the battles on the other platforms just as intense.
Three imperial platforms had already settled, with ten contestants on each, and the spots were filled. No one dared to challenge them anymore.
"It looks like there are some interesting figures in this round. I hope the upcoming Top 100 battle doesn’t disappoint me," said Shen Wuji as he suppressed the imperial platform and scanned the ongoing battles. The clashes between the prodigies on the other platforms were far more exciting than those he had witnessed back in his clan, which made his fighting spirit burn brighter.
His gaze shifted, and he noticed that challengers were lining up, one by one, to challenge Li Hao’s imperial platform. He was slightly surprised.
"That kid…"
Shen Wuji narrowed his eyes. Earlier, he had sensed a terrifying fist intent emanating from that imperial platform, and when he glanced over, he had noticed it was Li Hao who had made his move.
"However, that fist technique was still lacking. I hope that wasn’t your full strength," Shen Wuji thought to himself.
"Only one spot left, and just one hour remains."
On the imperial platform, Li Hao quietly observed the ongoing battle between the youth with the Nine-Flower Immortal Seal. The youth’s swordsmanship was strong, but the other Dao concepts embedded within his sword technique were lacking. That was why he hadn’t reached the peak of the top prodigies yet.
Lin Qingying, Yuexi, and the others sat beside Li Hao, their expressions complicated as they watched the continuous battles.
They noticed that the challengers who faced the youth with the Nine-Flower Immortal Seal seemed to be stronger than they were.
Had it not been for Li Hao’s protection, they would have found it quite difficult to secure a position in the Top 100 this time.
Gu Yan sat cross-legged, shutting out all distractions. He focused entirely on the ongoing battle, continuously replaying the sword techniques of the Nine-Flower Immortal Seal youth in his mind. His own swordsmanship insights were quickly advancing.
As the Ancient Sword Immortal Body, his understanding of the sword Dao was unparalleled in the True Realm. This round of imperial platform battles had already given him substantial gains.
As the competition neared its final half-hour, a youth stepped forward to challenge the Nine-Flower Immortal Seal youth.
After only a few rounds, the challenger defeated the Nine-Flower Immortal Seal youth and claimed the spot.
"Another expert!" Lin Qingying and the others’ gazes narrowed. Like Li Hao, the challenger did not reveal an immortal seal before defeating the Nine-Flower Immortal Seal youth.
"That looks like a member of the Tai Kun Clan, ranked ninth among the Hundred Clans!" Yuexi whispered behind Li Hao, her eyes full of seriousness.
She was from the Chaos Tribe, one of the lowest-ranked clans among the Hundred Clans. In the past, when the Emperor of Catastrophe still lived, the Chaos Tribe had been a significant clan under his command, ranking within the top twenty. But in recent years, it had been steadily declining.
After all, there were countless clans in the True Realm, and only one hundred positions in the Hundred Clans. The competition was fierce.
"Ah, so it’s the Tai Kun Clan. No wonder his sword technique was so domineering. I’ve heard that the Tai Kun Clan’s physical strength is a thousand times stronger than that of humans. Even in the peak of physical cultivation, their bodies are a thousand times stronger than a human’s!" one of the disciples from the Spear Abyss said.
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