Chapter 50: Gu Yang vs. Wind Frost Sect’s Number One True Disciple, Qi Tianhe!

The rules for the final round were similar to before.

First, they drew lots to distribute the number one true disciples from the four sects into the five groups.

Then the remaining six people drew lots for the other six positions.

They would fight in pairs.

Losing meant immediate elimination; only winning allowed advancement to the next round.

It was very cruel, but also very exciting!

The drawing ceremony ended very quickly.

Although it seemed like many possibilities existed…

the general outcome, unsurprisingly, pitted the number one true disciples against the number two true disciples from other sects.

The results held no surprises.

Group One: Liu Yun Sect’s number one true disciple vs. Wind Frost Sect’s number two true disciple.

Group Two: North Snow Sect’s number one true disciple vs. Liu Yun Sect’s number two true disciple.

Group Three: White Sun Sect’s number one true disciple vs. North Snow Sect’s number two true disciple.

Group Four: Wind Frost Sect’s number one true disciple vs. White Sun Sect’s number two true disciple.

As for Group Five…

It was actually Gu Yang vs. Li Xiao.

This draw made many spectators shake their heads in regret.

After all…

this match held not the slightest suspense.

Seeing that he had drawn Gu Yang,

Li Xiao could only show a helpless expression.

If he had drawn a number two true disciple from another sect,

he might have had a chance to win.

But his opponent was actually Gu Yang…

so this fight was completely unnecessary.

“I choose to surrender.”

As soon as Li Xiao saw the match list, he raised his hand without hesitation and announced his surrender.

After all, he couldn’t even defeat Gu Yun.

Let alone Gu Yang.

There was no need to ask for trouble.

He had no desire to suffer another blow to his confidence from Gu Yang!

Li Xiao’s surrender did not cause much of a stir.

It seemed perfectly normal.

Even though a tenth level Condensed Truth realm cultivator surrendering and showing weakness to a third level Condensed Truth realm cultivator… sounded a bit strange.

No one present found it wrong.

After all…

the methods Gu Yang had displayed were simply too monstrous!

Li Xiao’s surrender was just a minor episode.

The matches for the other groups commenced immediately.

And then…

a scene that inspired awe and emotion unfolded.

Overwhelming dominance!

Ruthless overwhelming dominance!

In all four groups, the number one true disciples fought the number two true disciples.

The number two true disciples of the four great sects were completely outmatched by the number ones!

The entire process was utterly dull.

Because the number two true disciples were completely outclassed from start to finish.

They didn’t even possess the ability to resist.

In less than ten minutes,

the number two true disciples from all four groups had lost!

Seeing this,

the crowd couldn’t help but exclaim in amazement.

“This is the strength of a number one true disciple!”

“The Four Young Masters of Haonan, their strength is just so formidable, so overwhelming that others don’t stand the slightest chance!”

“Perhaps only Gu Yang has a sliver of a chance.”

“That remains to be seen.”

“The Four Great Number One True Disciples all possess the potential to enter the Chu Kingdom’s Talent Ranking. It’s normal for their strength to crush all other true disciples.”

“Indeed.”

The so-called Chu Kingdom Talent Ranking…

was a list compiled by a massive intelligence organization within the Chu Kingdom—the Hundred Insights Pavilion! After gathering information on all young prodigies under the age of fifty within the kingdom, they arranged this list based on a comprehensive assessment of talents, strength, comprehension, and other abilities!

The entire list had only one hundred spots.

Any prodigy who could enter the Talent Ranking

was a famously renowned genius of the Chu Kingdom!

And their Haonan Province’s Four Great True Disciples… merely had the potential to enter the Chu Kingdom Talent Ranking; it did not mean they had already entered it!

This showed just how difficult it was to enter the Talent Ranking!

Even with the terrifying strength and talent of the Four Great True Disciples, they couldn’t enter it!

They couldn’t even squeeze into the hundredth spot!

But even so… the Four Great True Disciples were already the top prodigies of their Haonan Province!

The other true disciples were simply no match for them!

As all the group battles concluded,

the top five were finalized.

The number one true disciples of the four great sects, and…

Gu Yang!

Although placing Gu Yang’s name alongside the Four Great True Disciples seemed somewhat peculiar,

no one questioned Gu Yang’s capability.

After all…

aside from the Four Great Number One True Disciples, none of the other true disciples were a match for Gu Yang either!

One could say Gu Yang deserved his position there!

This was undeniable!

Once the list was confirmed,

the next round of draws began.

Because an odd number of people remained, one person would receive a bye!

The drawing commenced quickly.

The referee elder slowly announced the match list.

“Group One: Liu Yun Sect’s Gu Yang, versus Wind Frost Sect’s Qi Tianhe!”

As soon as the referee elder’s voice fell,

countless people looked on with anticipation.

“It’s here, it’s here!”

“The battle between Gu Yang and a number one true disciple!”

“Scared me, I thought Gu Yang would get another bye.”

“Thankfully he didn’t, we finally get to see an intense battle!”

“A number one true disciple! I wonder if Gu Yang can defeat one?”

“It’s still very difficult. After all, we could see from the previous fights that the gap in strength between number one and number two true disciples is just too vast.”

“But Gu Yang also crushed the number two true disciples easily. Gu Yang might still win!”

Discussions and arguments rose from the crowd.

Some disciples even argued until their faces turned red over whether Gu Yang could defeat a number one true disciple.

Clearly, the methods Gu Yang had displayed during this true disciple tournament had already gained him a large number of ardent admirers.

After all, in their eyes, Gu Yang had achieved victory against stronger opponents. From being labeled a ‘future warrior’ by countless people, he had climbed step by step to the top, slapping many doubters in the face!

This incredibly satisfying progression naturally made many disciples envious and emotional.

Amid the lively discussions of the countless spectators,

Gu Yang and the Wind Frost Sect’s number one, Qi Tianhe, both stood on the dueling ground.

Qi Tianhe’s gaze fixed on Gu Yang.

A trace of fighting spirit also appeared in his eyes.

“You are quite good! However… you are no match for me!”

Qi Tianhe said with a smile.

“Whether I’m a match or not, we’ll only know after fighting.”

Gu Yang simply smiled faintly.

He replied casually.

“Good! Then I… won’t hold back!”

Qi Tianhe roared. Instantly, his garments burst open, and formidable crimson zhenqi erupted from his body.

A terrifying aura instantly enveloped the entire dueling ground!

It also made the disciples watching the match hold their breath.

Their eyes were full of anticipation!