Chapter 149: Chapter 149: Battle for the Rankings

Before long, the second round of the tournament finally concluded.

Over six hundred people advanced to the second round, but after several matches, more than two hundred were eliminated.

The remaining one hundred advanced to the third round.

As for the others, they were naturally all killed by their opponents in the battles.

While many showed mercy, there were some who were not only powerful but also ruthless, such as Zong Yuzhe. Almost none of his opponents had the chance to leave the battle platform alive.

As it reached the end, almost no one dared to fight him, choosing to concede voluntarily.

After Wang Ruoxie slew Zhang Chong and Yang Honglie, he refrained from further killing, as those people had no personal grievances with him.

Although the Hidden Dragon List could accommodate five hundred people, the Hidden Dragon Assembly only determined the top one hundred, while the following four hundred were decided in the gambling battle platform within the Star Hall.

This is why the ranking of the top one hundred held more weight.

After all, these one hundred almost represented the most outstanding young talents and powerhouses of the East Victory Kingdom.

Moreover, with the sovereign himself attending, the competition became even more intense.

Furthermore, with unparalleled beauties like Tang Miaoyin and Xiao Ningyue present, many worked hard to make an impressive showing, hoping to win the favor of the beauties.

“Congratulations to you all; advancing to the third round means that both your aptitude and strength are enough to place you among the contemporary top one hundred of East Victory Kingdom.”

At this moment, Nie Cang cast his gaze toward Wang Ruoxie and the other one hundred, and slowly spoke.

“Now, we will conduct the third and final round, the ranking battle.”

“The rules for the ranking battle are simple; everyone must fight everyone else once, the winner advances, and the last person standing will take the first place on the Hidden Dragon List, and so forth.”

“Moreover, there are no restrictions in this round; life and death do not matter. Of course, you can still concede voluntarily.”

The crowd was not too surprised upon hearing Nie Cang’s words, as they had mentally prepared for this rule.

“Let’s begin. The first battle: Long Hui versus Ximen Yu.”

As Nie Cang’s words fell, two figures leapt into the air and landed on the battle platform.

Without further ado, the two began their duel.

Everyone who advanced to the third round was strong, with cultivation levels at least above the Fifth Layer of Element Transformation Realm.

Both of these individuals were at the Sixth Layer of Element Transformation Realm. After a brief fierce battle, Long Hui defeated Ximen Yu.

Subsequent battles proceeded one after another.

During the second round, everyone had gained some understanding of each other’s strength. Therefore, when encountering opponents who were too strong, many chose to concede voluntarily to conserve their strength and secure a higher ranking.

As a result, some extremely strong individuals achieved victory after victory without barely having to fight.

For instance, Tang Liren, Qin Heng, Wang Ruoxie, Zong Yuzhe, Xiao Ningyue, Qiu Yao, Ruan Junhao, and others. Their opponents almost always opted to concede voluntarily.

Everyone knew that even if they continued to fight, they would undoubtedly lose. So, rather than continue and exhaust their True Qi or risk injury, they chose to concede.

As the battles unfolded, the rankings of those with relatively weaker cultivation power were almost fully determined.

As for Tang Liren, Wang Ruoxie, and Qin Heng, it seemed Nie Cang deliberately arranged it so they hadn’t fought yet.

Everyone was aware of this but eagerly anticipated their battles, expecting them to be even more spectacular.

Roughly three hours later, Wang Ruoxie stood once again on the battle platform. This was his eightieth battle, and indisputably, he had won all seventy-nine matches prior.

Even though his cultivation was relatively low, his strength was formidable. After consecutively slaying Zhang Chong and Yang Honglie, he intimidated many, resulting in most of his opponents choosing to concede voluntarily.

Those who chose to fight him were easily defeated.

However, his current opponent was another person from the Beast Taming Sect.

This person was named Hu Zhe, with a cultivation at the Eighth Layer of Element Transformation Realm, and controlled a Demon Beast known as the Three-tailed Purple Fire Sparrow.

Like Zhang Chong’s Gale Wolf, the Three-tailed Purple Fire Sparrow is a Tier Three high-level Demon Beast.

But the Three-tailed Purple Fire Sparrow’s strength could completely crush the Gale Wolf, being comparable to a martial cultivator at the peak of the Ninth Layer of Element Transformation Realm.

Therefore, although Hu Zhe’s own strength wasn’t very formidable, with the Three-tailed Purple Fire Sparrow, he still achieved a record of seventy consecutive wins and was temporarily placed thirtieth.

“Wang Ruoxie, daring to kill someone from the Beast Taming Sect, I’ll definitely kill you.”

Hu Zhe coldly eyed Wang Ruoxie and spoke.

“Zhang Chong also said the same before, and he ended up dead.”

Wang Ruoxie replied with an indifferent smile.

“Courting death.”

Hu Zhe’s face darkened at his words, then he dashed forward, instantly arriving in front of Wang Ruoxie, and struck out with his palm.

Immediately, a fire snake launched from his palm, coiling toward Wang Ruoxie.

At the same time, the Three-tailed Purple Fire Sparrow above him spat out a stream of purple flame, attacking Wang Ruoxie.

Facing the terrifying flames enveloping him, Wang Ruoxie remained calm, raising his palm, upon which a white flame condensed.

“Whoosh…”

Almost instantly, Wang Ruoxie’s white flame collided with the two attacking flames.

In that moment, the fierce flames nearly ignited the surrounding space.

The crowd near the battle platform felt a terrifying heat wave rushing towards them, its scorching temperature seemed capable of burning their skin, causing them to hurriedly retreat several steps for relief.

On the battle platform, Wang Ruoxie still stood there quietly, while Hu Zhe stepped back by a step.

Though it was just one step, it indicated that Hu Zhe was at a disadvantage in this collision.

Additionally, observers noticed that some parts of his clothing appeared to be charred black, evidently burned by Wang Ruoxie’s flame.

“What powerful flames.”

“Never heard of white flames before, and it seems to exude Pill Qi. Could he be a Pill Master?”

“Impossible, having such exceptional martial aptitude, and if he is also a Pill Master, that would be monstrous.”

…

The crowd gazed at Wang Ruoxie with a mix of curiosity, murmuring among themselves.

“Elder Zhou, can you discern what kind of flame this white flame is?”

Seated on the dragon throne, Tang Xuanyi inquired of Elder Zhou.

“Unheard of, and I’ve never heard of any cultivation technique or secret skill capable of cultivating white flames. Could it be the legendary Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire?”

Elder Zhou slightly shook his head and replied.

“It seems your strength is just so-so. I was only using fifty percent of my power just now. Next, I’ll use my full power. Your death is assured.”

Hu Zhe arrogantly looked at Wang Ruoxie, said with contempt.

“How ridiculous. How do you know I’ve used my full power just now?”

Wang Ruoxie replied with a look of sarcastic indifference.

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