Chapter 1173 - 1170: The Eight New Stars, Ranking Tournament Begins!

Luo Feng’s position is the second seat on the ninth floor, ranking after Yan Hu.

He glanced around; the ninth floor was filled with Martial Artists at the peak of the Spiritual Rotation Realm. He also saw a few familiar figures: Lin Hongyi in the third seat, Yang Wanyi in the fifth, Yue Haitang in the eighth, He Qin in the ninth, and Ye Siyi in the tenth.

As for Xia Yunjing, whose cultivation was at the late stage of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, she didn’t enter the ninth floor and was ranked fifth on the eighth floor.

"It seems that this Dragon Pillar can indeed sense a Martial Artist’s cultivation, but it’s only on the surface."

Luo Feng pondered to himself, if it were about true cultivation, he couldn’t possibly rank after Yan Hu.

"Luo Feng, it seems your cultivation is below mine."

Yan Hu, seeing Luo Feng behind him, grinned, then looked up at Leng Feifan on the tenth floor, confused, "That sneaky-looking guy isn’t one of the top ten New Dragons of your Canglang Dynasty. How did he get up there? It’s really annoying."

Luo Feng was also puzzled.

Lin Hongyi, hearing the conversation, explained, "During the last hunting conference, the ninth of the top ten New Dragons encountered a Demon General level expert while destroying a Demon Sect stronghold and unfortunately died. Leng Feifan replaced him."

Yan Hu chuckled, clenching his fist, "It seems his cultivation is above mine. I hope he doesn’t disappoint me in the competition."

Roar!

The Falling Star Sky-Splitting Tiger opened its bloody maw, letting out a thunderous roar, its battle spirit soaring.

Luo Feng was not surprised that Leng Feifan could enter the tenth floor.

The true realm of Leng Feifan had already broken through to the True Yuan Realm, but he hid his aura. It seems this method couldn’t escape the Dragon Pillar’s detection.

Having just gone through three checkpoints, many people were already exhausted, some even injured, so they couldn’t start the ranking competition immediately. The Hall Master of Sky Sword Pavilion instructed to rest for two hours before starting the competition.

"Luo Feng, the ranking competition will begin in two hours, hurry up and restore your state," Lin Hongyi reminded.

At this time, most of the contestants on the Hundred Dragon Pillars began to sit and meditate, including the top ten New Dragons on the tenth floor.

Luo Feng hardly consumed any energy, but he didn’t want to appear too extraordinary, so he nodded and sat down cross-legged.

On the twelve small islands.

"The candidates for the Hundred Dragon Pillars are finally confirmed. This year is indeed a grand event in a century; the weakest of those who ascended the Hundred Dragon Pillars are Martial Artists in the mid-stage of the eighth layer of the Spiritual Rotation Realm."

"Yes, in the previous New Dragon Ranking Conferences, some who ascended the Hundred Dragon Pillars were even in the early stages of the Spiritual Rotation Realm. This year is really much stronger compared to previous years."

"Leng Feifan of the Blood Flower Tower entered the tenth floor, he and Yan Hu from the Southern Forest’s Wild tribe probably have the strength to threaten the top ten New Dragons of the last edition."

"Six major Golden Palaces also produced several new top experts: He Qin of the Sky Sword Pavilion, Luo Feng of the Linglong Hall, Ye Siyi and Yue Haitang from the Jade Hall, Shi Zhong from the Yuangang Hall, and Liu Changfeng from the Purple Extreme Palace. None of them are easy to deal with."

"There’s also Yang Wanyi and Xia Yunjing, old New Dragon list experts like Ye Canglang have also made great progress."

"What do you think, what is the limit of Luo Feng’s strength? How many positions can he secure in this year’s top ten New Dragons?"

"His recent battles were too rushed to discern much. However, this year is full of experts. Contestants in the top three floors surely have their trump cards. It’s not easy to secure a good ranking."

"Indeed."

The crowd warmly discussed, the most heated argument centered around the candidates for the top ten New Dragons.

Luo Feng practiced the Yuan Qi trajectory of the Divine Dragon Nine Changes and ended his cultivation after completing two circulations of the Grand Circulation, then flew down the Dragon Pillar.

There was also a viewing platform at the peak, but the space was too small, only high-level members of the six major Golden Palaces and contestants of the New Dragon Ranking Contest could watch here.

At this time, Shui Linglong and the high-level members of the Linglong Hall, as well as disciples from the Linglong Hall who lost the qualification for the ranking competition, had already arrived at the peak.

"Senior Brother Luo Feng."

Seeing Luo Feng, the eliminated disciples of the Linglong Hall all came forward with respectful eyes.

"Senior Brother, you’re really amazing, defeating Yi Wuxue with one punch! You’re ranked second among the Eight New Stars this year!"

Nanxuan was also present. Her cultivation was too low; after passing the Water Screen Gate in the three checkpoints, she was already exhausted and had to forfeit the competition.

"Eight New Stars?" Luo Feng was taken aback.

Nanxuan smiled and nodded, explaining, "Every year after the New Dragon Ranking Conference ends and the Hundred Dragon Pillars are contested, six strongest new talents are chosen based on cultivation level and performance in the competition. But this year, with the participation of the Blood Flower Tower and Southern Forest’s Wild tribe, it increased to eight people."

Luo Feng asked, "Who are the others?"

"Leng Feifan of the Blood Flower Tower ranked first, then there’s Senior Brother, followed by that young Wild tribe member, He Qin from the Sky Sword Pavilion, Jade Hall’s disciple Ye Siyi, Yue Haitang, Shi Zhong from the Yuangang Hall, and Liu Changfeng from the Purple Extreme Palace."

Luo Feng nodded, he knew all of those people, indeed deserving of the title ’Eight New Stars.’

Nanxuan pouted slightly, somewhat dissatisfied, "I think Senior Brother is much stronger than Leng Feifan. Senior Brother is the true number one New Star this year."

"Hmm. I think so too."

Other Linglong Hall disciples nodded repeatedly; the higher the rank of their senior brothers and sisters on the New Dragon list, the more pride they would feel while traveling the martial world.

Moreover, the benefits aren’t just limited to this.

If Luo Feng could break into the top ten New Dragons and win the Yuan Spirit Vein for the Golden Palace, the Yuan Qi of the Linglong Hall’s mountain gate would become richer, making their training even more effective and their growth surpassing that of peers.

Luo Feng gave a faint smile, without commenting.

"Second Hall Master."

At this moment, Shui Linglong walked over.

"Luo Feng, congratulations on entering the New Dragon list. The ranking competition is about to start. How has your condition recovered?"

Luo Feng clenched his fist, eyes full of confidence, and replied, "I have fully recovered to my peak state, ready for the competition at any time."

"That’s good."

Shui Linglong nodded, looking at Luo Feng with a faint smile on her face.

At this moment, she was somewhat grateful for her initial decision to include Luo Feng in the Linglong Hall, despite opposition.

From the situation during the three checkpoints, Luo Feng’s strength exceeded her imagination; if he broke through to the True Yuan Realm, she couldn’t even say what level his strength would reach.

Perhaps, he truly could compete for the top position among the top ten New Dragons.

Unknowingly, Shui Linglong’s belief that it was unlikely for Luo Feng to become the top among the top ten New Dragons began to change.

Several high-ranking members of the Linglong Hall also stopped by, Gu Xifeng looked at Luo Feng and said:

"Luo Feng, you are the only one who is participating in the New Dragon list for the first time. Let me give you a bit of advice. The ranking competition consists of five rounds. Besides comparing a Martial Artist’s individual strength, it’s also a test of a Martial Artist’s mental quality. Every year, towards the end of the ranking competition, there are disciples who reach their limits and can no longer fight, so make sure to be steady and pragmatic. Carefully consider when to fight and when to retreat so that you always maintain your best condition to go further."

Luo Feng nodded, clasping his fists, "Thank you, Elder Gu, for the advice."

To be honest, Gu Xifeng’s words made a lot of sense. Under the tense atmosphere, if a Martial Artist’s mindset isn’t good, it’s hard to display their true strength. Although Gu Xifeng is somewhat demanding regarding matters between men and women, she is a fair and impartial person.

Gu Xifeng waved her sleeve, indifferently said:

"Prepare well, don’t forget your promise with me."

BOOM!

Just after three-quarters past noon, Group Dragon Island erupted into a cacophony, with the intense noise causing waves on the sea surface, creating an unprecedentedly lively atmosphere.

The ranking competition has begun!