Chapter 916: I Choose Chu Ning of Jiuhua Sect_2

Chapter 916: Chapter 381: I Choose Chu Ning of Jiuhua Sect_2

“Elder, why are you happy even though Chu Ning wasn’t picked?”

“Nephew Ao, you weren’t involved earlier, so you don’t know the rules of this competition.”

Du Xianming’s eyes flashed with a hint of amusement.

“According to the rules, those who rank in the top three can only choose one of the three who rank in the bottom as their opponent.

Although Chu Ning can rest because he’s exempt in the first round, in the next round, all cultivators can choose him as an opponent.

If during the cold matches that follow, Daoping wins his match with thunderous means and ranks ahead, he can directly choose Chu Ning.

This probability is greater than in a normal match.”

Ao Xuan heard this, nodded slightly, yet still worriedly said:

“But the two Golden Core Late Stage cultivators from Guiyuan Sect aren’t weak, especially Jiang Cheng.

If they win first and choose Chu Ning, what then?”

“They won’t choose him.” Du Xianming shook his head.

“I found out a bit these past two days that this guy from Jiuhua Sect was once teleported together with Shi Xuerong from Guiyuan Sect.

Although I didn’t find out exactly what happened, it seems Shi Xuerong returned to her sect safely, with Chu Ning’s help.

Just based on this point, Guiyuan Sect cultivators wouldn’t directly choose Chu Ning as an opponent.”

Upon hearing this, Ao Xuan’s face instantly flashed with a hint of joy.

At that moment, everyone turned their eyes toward Rong Daoping in the battlefield.

Next, as long as Rong Daoping wins faster than others except Jiang Cheng, he would gain the opportunity to choose his opponent.

Meanwhile, because Chu Ning was exempt from the first round, he had returned to Jiuhua Sect’s observation platform, where Tang Xuan informed him of this rule.

“Oh, there’s such a rule?” Chu Ning felt a bit surprised.

Regarding the detailed rules of this competition, before the draw, the Nascent Soul cultivator from Guiyuan Sect only mentioned it would follow the old rules.

It was up to the leading cultivators from each sect to inform their teams, without detailing particulars.

Thus, Chu Ning only knew that in each round, after ranking according to victory speed, matches would be organized.

He hadn’t understood how matches were planned for exempted individuals.

Nonetheless, Chu Ning didn’t pay much attention to it.

With his current strength, he wasn’t overly concerned with who his opponent might be.

At this moment, Chu Ning started focusing on the matches unfolding.

This kind of competition from the Cloud Peak Alliance advocated for restraint, but encouraged participants to use their best abilities.

Thus, it was stipulated that a result must be decided within the time of one incense stick.

Watching the Golden Core Late Stage cultivators in magical combat, Chu Ning indeed found each one executing fierce killing moves as they struck.

After observing more than ten matches of magical combat.

He realized that among them, Jiang Cheng was still the strongest.

This person wielded a pen-shaped magical treasure, using Water Attribute spells.

When paired against another Golden Core Late Stage cultivator, he completely suppressed the opponent, ending the match within a few rounds.

Another person who surprised Chu Ning was the one from Daluo Sect, Rong Daoping.

This person turned out to be a cultivator with a mutated Ice Spirit Root, and his attack power was second only to Jiang Cheng.

Even stronger than the attacks of He Feng from Guiyuan Sect, whom Chu Ning was familiar with.

It’s worth noting that He Feng specializes in Gold Attribute skills, which inherently excel in offense.

Apart from these three, the other cultivators also weren’t weak.

Especially catching Chu Ning’s attention was a Middle Stage of Golden Core cultivator.

This person was named Zhuang Zhong, a cultivator from Profound Fire Sect under Cloud Peak Alliance.

This sect didn’t have any Nascent Soul cultivators and wasn’t prominent within the Cloud Peak Alliance.

Yet, this individual practiced Fire Attribute spells remarkably well, even managing to triumph over a Golden Core Late Stage cultivator.

Moreover, Chu Ning felt that the opponent didn’t seem to exert full effort.

Having challenged higher realms from a lower one many times himself, Chu Ning knew it’s not something ordinary cultivators can achieve.

Chu Ning immediately noted Zhuang Zhong’s name.

In fact, evidently Chu Ning wasn’t the only one who noticed Zhuang Zhong.

After all, those present had the finest experience and cultivation within the Cloud Peak Alliance.

Under the scrutiny of so many, Zhuang Zhong, himself, appeared exceptionally calm.

He simply returned to the observation platform of the Profound Fire Sect.

The magical combat proceeded swiftly, each round requiring less than the time of one incense stick; just half a day for over a dozen matches.

Soon, several Nascent Soul cultivators within the alliance announced the results of the first round.

Jiang Cheng was unsurprisingly placed first, with Rong Daoping from Daluo Sect ranked second.

Another Golden Core Late Stage Peak female cultivator ranked third, and He Feng ranked fourth.

Zhuang Zhong, who attracted Chu Ning’s attention, was thirteenth, not particularly high.

However, he was among the nineteen named.

Thus, along with Chu Ning, they formed the roster of twenty for the second round.

“In the second round, you may prioritize opponent selection based on the previous round’s ranking.” Lu Yuezhang read from the list.

“Jiang Cheng from Guiyuan Sect.”

Jiang Cheng stood from the Guiyuan Sect observation platform, flying back to the battlefield.

“He Ligang from Cyan Eagle Sect.”

Jiang Cheng calmly named someone, unsurprisingly choosing the last from the nineteen.

Seeing Jiang Cheng’s choice, the faces of everyone from Daluo Sect immediately lit up with amusement.

“Senior Brother Rong.” At that moment, Ao Xuan’s disdainful expression turned toward Rong Daoping.

“Don’t let that Chu kid off easily, I’ve waited decades for this day!”

Rong Daoping nodded slightly.

“Rest assured, once we are on the battlefield, I won’t give him any opportunity.”

In the midst of their conversation, Jiang Cheng’s match had already begun on the battlefield.

Although the Golden Core Late Stage cultivator from Cyan Eagle Sect seemed a bit stronger than the previous round’s opponent,

The gap against Jiang Cheng was evident.

Similar to the previous round, Jiang Cheng wielded his pen-shaped magical treasure, entirely suppressing the opponent without chance for rebuttal.

In just a few exchanges, he secured the victory.

Subsequently, Jiang Cheng returned to Guiyuan Sect’s observation platform with a serene demeanor.

It seemed he hardly exerted effort during that confrontation.

Even the scene didn’t spark much discussion because Jiang Cheng’s performance appeared all too typical.

Lu Yuezhang from Guiyuan Sect didn’t rise again, announcing directly:

“Second place, Rong Daoping from Daluo Sect.”

Upon hearing this, Rong Daoping, of medium build with a perpetually cold expression, immediately appeared from Daluo Sect’s observation platform, landing on the high dais.

At the same time, he directed his gaze straight toward Chu Ning’s direction.

Those within the Cloud Peak Alliance knew of the feud between Jiuhua Sect and Daluo Sect.

Seeing Rong Daoping’s move, discussions flared instantly.

“It seems Daluo Sect aims to challenge that young cultivator from Jiuhua Sect.”

“Jiuhua Sect and Daluo Sect have always been at odds, so it’s unsurprising.”

Sure enough, the next moment, Rong Daoping spoke coldly,

“I choose Chu Ning from Jiuhua Sect!”

Upon hearing this, Chu Ning immediately rose and took flight, landing on the dais.

When Rong Daoping ranked second, Chu Ning had anticipated a high likelihood of being chosen by him.

Thus, he wasn’t surprised at all.

Chu Ning moved swiftly, so much that Tang Xuan and Cen Zijin didn’t have time to express their concern.

However, considering the strength Chu Ning had displayed earlier, they weren’t overly worried.

Tang Xuan had personally sparred with Chu Ning, and Cen Zijin had witnessed him in action, both fully confident in his capabilities.

However, others weren’t privy to this.

As Chu Ning entered the ring, murmurs erupted on various observation platforms.

“The Jiuhua Sect cultivator is really young, reaching Golden Core Late Stage at such an age, a true prodigy in cultivation.

Yet, Rong Daoping is after all at the pinnacle of Golden Core Late Stage, if Gong Yuyuan or Yuan Zhuo were here, they’d have a fighting chance.

Chu Ning is young, likely a recent entrant to Golden Core Late Stage; he probably isn’t a match for Rong Daoping.”

“That’s right, clearly Rong Daoping intends to embarrass the Jiuhua Sect cultivators.”