Eternal Heavenly Emperor

The martial competition began quickly.

This is the stage for young people, a place to quickly become famous. If one has enough strength, they can become renowned throughout Tianhe County overnight. Although only eleven people could enter the Ancient Trial Arena in the end, many young people still yearned to step onto this stage and make a name for themselves.

Several young warriors engaged in fierce battles, gradually pushing the atmosphere of the tournament to its climax.

According to the rules, everyone had two chances to fail. After failing twice, they could no longer challenge others, otherwise the battles would go on forever.

The afternoon passed quickly. Although the fights were intense, no true experts had appeared yet. But in the afternoon, the first strong confrontation finally took place.

Qin Gang challenged Yao Di.

Qin Gang was one of the Seven Stars, while Yao Di was one of the Four Talented. This was a "new versus old" confrontation.

Could the new generation's Heaven Talented overthrow the older generation and establish a new era?

"You have guts to challenge me!" Yao Di, of course, would not back down from a fight. He stepped onto the stage, his gaze sharp as a sword. Anyone who was less courageous would lose all their fighting spirit just by his glance.

Qin Gang was a tall, bearded young man. At first glance, anyone would think he was a few years older than Yao Di.

In fact, he was only 19 years old, two years younger than his opponent.

At this age, two years can make a significant difference, not to mention even a six-month difference could result in a large disparity in strength.

"Let's fight!" Qin Gang said in a deep voice. With a shake of his right hand, a broad blade appeared.

Oh!

Chu Hao's eyes lit up involuntarily. The blade was naturally taken from the Mustard Seed Ring, but being able to store such a large blade in it meant the ring must have a considerable amount of space. Of the three Mustard Seed Rings Chu Hao had obtained, Lin Cheng's had the largest space, but he didn't dare use it and had buried it underground.

The one obtained from the desiccated elder Lv Congwen had only a space of about a foot in all dimensions, so it was impossible to store the Grey Rock Sword in it. As for Luo Ba's ring, it was even smaller.

If only I could exchange it for a Mustard Seed Ring with a larger space, I wouldn't have to carry a sword everywhere.

While he was pondering, Qin Gang and Yao Di had already started fighting.

Yao Di used a sword, and his swordsmanship abandoned all fancy moves, relying solely on simple thrusts and slashes. Yet, its power was extremely strong. The cold Sword Qi swept across, and even those with slightly weaker strength, even if they defended with Star Force, could still have their skin cut.

The prominent figures did not intervene. If even such Sword Qi couldn't be endured, what qualifications did they have to sit here and watch the battle?

Qin Gang was equally strong. His blade techniques were grand and bold, exuding a strong sense of power. It seemed as if even a massive mountain standing before him could be easily cut down with a single stroke.

"Senior Brother Cao, who do you think will win?" Luo Ping asked Cao Jingwen.

"Naturally, Yao Di!" Cao Jingwen replied without hesitation.

Chu Hao also nodded in agreement. It was said that rigidity cannot last long. Qin Gang could currently hold his own against Yao Di with his unstoppable momentum. But such momentum couldn't last forever. If he couldn't quickly defeat his opponent, his spirit would wane, and his power would also rapidly decline due to his intense exertion.

Therefore, when facing Qin Gang, as long as one could endure his hundred moves, victory was almost assured.

Sure enough, after battling for two hundred moves, Yao Di injured Qin Gang with a single strike, ending the first strong confrontation.

Both of them were very strong!

Chu Hao thought to himself. Although Qin Gang had lost, being able to fiercely fight one of the Four Talented, Yao Di, for two hundred moves was itself a testament to his strength.

"The Four Talented are still superior!" someone commented.

"Qin Gang's strength is not at the top among the Seven Stars. I have higher expectations for Wu Shitong, Cang Taiyun, and Feng Buping. They all have the potential to replace the Four Talented!"

"Indeed, I heard that Wu Shitong fought the veteran blademaster Zhou Yang six months ago and came out unscathed!"

"Zhou Yang is a First Tier Martial Sect!"

"Right, Qin Gang's defeat doesn't mean much!"

"Just wait and see, Wu Shitong will definitely continue to challenge the Four Talented."

"Except Jin Yunlin!"

"Obviously."

Jin Yunlin was the only young man who had a seat; after all, he had already stepped out of the martial master realm and become a Martial Sect. In any sect, a Martial Sect would have a position, especially one as talented as him.

He glanced arrogantly at the other members of the Four Talented and the Seven Stars. He was undoubtedly the number one in Tianhe County, who could compare with him? Regardless of who replaced the other three members of the Four Talented, it had nothing to do with him.

But when his gaze fell on Chu Hao, his pupils involuntarily contracted.

It was because of this guy that he suffered the only defeat of his life!

Unforgivable!

His eyes narrowed, and he said, "An'an, you will challenge Chu Hao later!"

A young man immediately nodded and said, "Got it, Senior Brother. I'll make sure he learns a hard lesson!" This young man was Yang An'an. Despite his somewhat feminine name, he was unequivocally a man and ranked third among the core disciples of the Sky Heart Sect.

As the host and a Fifth Grade Sect, the Sky Heart Sect naturally enjoyed different treatment. All ten of their core disciples were present. Hearing what Yang An'an said, most of them laughed, except for An Feifei, who frowned slightly.

—Chu Hao had fought Jin Yunlin for five moves, but it was clear that Jin Yunlin hadn't used his full strength in the initial moves, indicating Chu Hao didn't truly have the strength to contend with Jin Yunlin for five moves.

Yang An'an's strength… was very strong. Chu Hao might be able to withstand ten or twenty moves, but he was bound to be defeated.

"I'm Jiang Qixuan. Who dares to fight me?" At that moment, a young man leapt into the ring.

Who dares to fight me?

The previous challengers had all named their opponents beforehand. But here he was, asking who dared to fight him. What arrogance! This place was filled with the strongest Heaven Talented of Tianhe County, including the Four Talented and the Seven Stars!

"I'll take you on!" Another young man leapt into the ring, without even giving his name, and immediately launched an attack. With this move, his realm became clear—Eight Meridians.

In fact, everyone qualified to be here today had reached the Eight Meridians. Only a few chosen geniuses like Cao Jingwen had reached the Nine Meridians. Chu Hao was an exception, having qualified when he was at the Six Meridians. But due to a fortunate encounter, he had now also stepped into the Nine Meridians.

Jiang Qixuan didn't mind in the slightest, saying, "If you can take three of my moves, you win!"

"What arrogance!" The opponent was furious. They were both at the Eight Meridians, each an elite among the chosen. How could he possibly lose within three moves? It would be understandable if the challenger was one of the Four Talented or Seven Stars, but being an unknown, where did he get such confidence?

"Just try it and see!" Jiang Qixuan said lazily.

"Hmph, let's see how you'll defeat me in three moves!" The young man roared, his body suddenly swelling, and his right hand becoming as large as a stone disc, emitting a strange aura.

"Is this the Millstone Skill?" someone exclaimed.

"Yes, it is the Millstone Skill. It's said to require an earth attribute physique and is incredibly difficult to cultivate. Ordinary people cannot master it!"

"But once mastered, it's incredibly powerful. The Star Force it generates can grind away any exotic force!"

"This Jiang Qixuan is in for it!"

The crowd buzzed with conversation, and Chu Hao was equally wide-eyed. From the start until now, he had witnessed many Exotic Skills, some of which, if faced for the first time, might catch him off guard.

Jiang Qixuan crossed his arms, appearing even more nonchalant.

"I'll make you regret this!" The young man leapt forward, raising his hands high and bringing them down toward Jiang Qixuan. His hands, one yin and one yang, formed a massive millstone.

Just as the young man was about to strike, Jiang Qixuan suddenly moved with startling speed.

Most people didn't even see what happened before the young man was sent flying, his clothes exploding, leaving only a pair of underpants to cover his "essentials."

With a thud, the young man landed heavily on the ground, eyes closed and face pale, unconscious.

Defeated in one move!

Seeing this, everyone was astonished. Those who were qualified to be here today were elites among the disciples; otherwise, fighting in the tournament would be an embarrassment. Yet, Jiang Qixuan could still win in one move, indicating the extent of his strength.

At least equivalent to the Seven Stars!

A new genius had finally emerged.

"Where did this guy come from? I've never heard of him before."

"He's from the Extreme Yang Sect."

"Extreme Yang Sect? Never heard of it. A newly established sect?"

"Wrong. The Extreme Yang Sect has an exceedingly ancient history, even older than the current three great sects. It was once extremely prosperous but somehow declined. No one has seen its members for tens of thousands of years."

"It's surprising that a prodigy has appeared from there!"

"This martial arts tournament will be truly exciting!"

Amidst the crowd's chatter, Jiang Qixuan lazily scratched his ear and said, "Who's next?"

How arrogant!

"I'll go!" Someone couldn't bear it and leapt into the ring.

"This is Wen Liang from Silver Frost Valley, ranked second among the core disciples!"

"Silver Frost Valley is a Fifth Grade Sect. Their second place disciple is stronger than the first place disciple of most Sixth Grade sects!"

"That's right. Although Wen Liang didn't participate in the last martial arts tournament, it's said that his talent is extremely frightening. Two years ago, he became an Inner Sect Disciple, but now he's ranked second, just behind Yao Di."

"This time, Jiang Qixuan will meet his match."

Jiang Qixuan looked Wen Liang up and down, saying, "You're stronger than the last guy. I'll defeat you in ten moves!"