Seeing everyone shocked by Zhao Letian's ranking, Liu Wei and the Five Tigers of Galaxy Sect burst into joyful laughter, feeling proud of Zhao Letian.
"Zhao Letian, a month ago, you defeated me and took my island. Now, I have become your stepping stone, making your name famous. In today's tournament, I will defeat you and restore my honor," Zhuo Yifeng said quietly within the crowd hovering in the sky, though his eyes revealed a strong desire to fight. After being defeated by Zhao Letian, he had felt ashamed and became braver, undergoing closed-door intensive training for a month. Now, with greatly improved strength, he wanted to have a decisive battle with Zhao Letian.
"Why is there noise below? Who is Zhao Letian?" On the Golden Warship, Chu Yunshan, wearing a black robe with cloud patterns, asked with a deep voice upon hearing the discussion of the crowd. He faintly heard that everyone was talking about a disciple named Zhao Letian, but he didn't know what kind of person Zhao Letian was.
"Reporting to Sect Master, Zhao Letian was originally an outer sect disciple. He has just turned sixteen and entered the Inner Sect a month ago. With the cultivation of True Martial Second Realm, he defeated Zhuo Yifeng, ranked tenth in the Inner Sect, who had the peak cultivation of True Martial Third Realm. He is exceptionally talented, a prodigy," replied a Guardian Elder promptly.
Many Guardian Elders within Galaxy Sect kept a close watch on events occurring within the sect. Therefore, although the result of the battle between Zhao Letian and Zhuo Yifeng that day had not spread, the Guardian Elders already knew about it.
"Sixteen years old, with the cultivation of True Martial Second Realm, defeated someone at the peak of True Martial Third Realm? He is talented and should be well nurtured," Chu Yunshan nodded. He was not too surprised, as being the leader of a sect, he had seen too many geniuses, and he himself was an exceptionally gifted individual. In his view, Zhao Letian was a one-in-ten-thousand talent, but not yet a prodigy. If talking about prodigies, within the entire Galaxy Sect, perhaps Xiao Feng could be considered one. As for Zhao Letian, he still lacked something. Only with more dazzling achievements could he gain Chu Yunshan's recognition. For character sheets and glossaries, visit *.
Sword Obsession, who stood behind, lit up with joy upon hearing Chu Yunshan's evaluation. The Sect Master possessed extraordinary discernment, and giving such an assessment showed that he valued Zhao Letian highly. With these words from the Sect Master, Zhao Letian would surely receive excellent cultivation support in the future. Moreover, he firmly believed that after today's tournament, the Sect Master would pay even more attention to Zhao Letian.
"The hour is late; let the tournament begin," Chu Yunshan suddenly announced.
"Yes, Sect Master." A Green Robed Elder, standing on the void and hovering in the air, nodded, then leaped into the air above Huangquan Island.
"This sect's tournament will be presided over by me, Pan Teng. Those prepared to participate in the tournament, get ready. The rules remain unchanged, the same as in previous years. The rankings for Heaven, Earth, and Man have been updated. Starting with the last rank, whoever does not accept their position can directly challenge those higher in ranking. If victorious, they will replace the other's rank; if defeated, they will be dropped to the last rank, disqualified, with their ranking maintained, and will lose the right to challenge any further. In the end, the top ten of the three rankings, as well as the ten who improved their rankings the most, will all receive rewards from the sect. The platforms are set for you, begin," announced Pan Teng, his gaze sweeping across the crowd, his voice booming and spreading like thunder.
After finishing his announcement, a Sect Martial Realm powerhouse flew to each of the three platforms corresponding to the Heaven, Earth, and Man rankings, hovering in the air to oversee the fights on each platform, while Pan Teng flew above the central Life and Death Platform,: one to oversee the overall situation, and secondly, if anyone stepped onto the Life and Death Platform to fight, he would preside over it.
"Pan Teng? Could he be related to that Pan Qingqing?" Zhao Letian frowned slightly, pondering in his mind.
"Where is Zhao Letian? I want to challenge you, come up here!"
Just then, an Inner Sect Disciple at the peak of True Martial First Realm suddenly stepped onto the Earth ranking platform, scanning the crowd and loudly declared.
"Yang Wei, ranked over five hundred in the Earth ranking, dares to challenge Zhao Letian. He has commendable courage."
"Zhao Letian has just become an Inner Sect Disciple, and it's not clear how he obtained the tenth rank. Perhaps his strength isn't all it's made out to be."
"Yang Wei must think Zhao Letian is undeserving of his fame, that's why he dares to challenge him."
The crowd discussed among themselves.
"Fool!" Zhuo Yifeng, in the sky, spoke coldly.
Others might not know, but he was very clear that even he, at the pinnacle of True Martial Third Realm, was no match for Zhao Letian, and yet Yang Wei, who is merely at the peak of True Martial First Realm, dared to challenge Zhao Letian—it was simply seeking death.
Zhao Letian was slightly taken aback, not expecting to be seen as an easy target. He then gave a wry smile and flew towards the Earth Ranking Arena. Since this Yang Wei wanted to be the one to stand out, he would use him to establish his might. He would employ thunderous methods to severely shock everyone and deter any Tom, Dick, or Harry from challenging him willy-nilly.
"Zhao Letian, the top ten rankings of the Inner Sect are not something you're qualified to occupy. If you know what's good for you, willingly admit defeat and give your position to me. Otherwise, even though we can't deliver killing blows on the Three Rankings Arena, I will cripple your cultivation and make you wish you were dead!" Yang Wei stared at Zhao Letian descending from the sky and said coldly.
On the arenas of the Heaven, Earth, and Human Rankings, aside from not being allowed to kill, there are no other rules restricting the fighters. The Sect does this to make every battle more akin to a real fight, which will better temper Sect Disciples.
Of course, if someone is willing to fight on the Life and Death Platform, then there really are no rules at all. It's a matter of life and death.
"You want to cripple my cultivation?" Zhao Letian's eyes narrowed slightly. He had only intended to defeat Yang Wei, but he didn't expect this person to be so cruel as to openly threaten to destroy his cultivation.
"So what if I do? If you refuse to admit defeat, I will surely cripple your cultivation," Yang Wei sneered.
As soon as Yang Wei finished speaking, Zhao Letian didn't say another word and immediately flipped his hand to strike, unleashing a massive True Essence Palm Seal, blasting it at Yang Wei.
"True Martial Second Realm? No good!" Only after Zhao Letian made his move did Yang Wei realize his cultivation level, and he was instantly horrified and filled with regret. But it was too late for regrets now; he had to summon a True Essence Palm Seal of his own to meet the attack.
The next moment, Zhao Letian's True Essence Palm Seal easily crushed Yang Wei's Palm Seal, then sent him hurtling out of the arena, spewing blood from his mouth with a scream.
"My Qi Sea is shattered, my cultivation is crippled? Zhao Letian, you... you're so ruthless!"
Yang Wei lay on the ground in excruciating pain, his face contorted in agony, but the physical pain paled in comparison to the reality of his destroyed cultivation. As a Martial Artist, without cultivation, one is nothing but a cripple, worthless for survival. His more than twenty years of arduous cultivation had come to naught today, and he dared not even imagine what his life would be like hereafter. All of this had been caused by Zhao Letian. He hated it, hated that Zhao Letian had concealed his true cultivation, hated himself for being the first to step forward and provoke Zhao Letian, and even more, hated that he had threatened to cripple Zhao Letian.