Novel Full Chapter 465
Chapter 465: Chapter 98: The Grand Tournament Ends, The Demon Cult’s Sleeper Agent Chapter 465: Chapter 98: The Grand Tournament Ends, The Demon Cult’s Sleeper Agent “Kunlun, Qiu Changtian, wins!”
Following the Jade List’s declaration of Qiu Changtian’s victory, the surroundings fell silent for quite a few dozen breaths, before finally erupting into some kind of intense, noisy clamor.
It wasn’t that everyone couldn’t accept Chief Qiu securing the top spot on the list; rather, no one really understood how Qiu Changtian had managed to defeat An Zhisu in the end-the onlookers simply had not grasped what had happened.
In truth, as long as a cultivator wasn’t too short-sighted, it was clear that An Zhisu had truly given her all in this decisive battle, pushing her advantages to the limit.
What were Qiu Changtian’s advantages?
A robust True Yuan and powerful Daoist Magic-engaging in a war of attrition with him was simply asking for death.
The principle of needing quick battles to defeat him was not unknown to Shushan cultivators either, but everyone would try to take Qiu Changtian down at the start, only to be directly obliterated by him in return.
From beginning to end, not a single Shushan cultivator’s Flying Sword could gain the upper hand in a head-on clash with Qiu Changtian’s.
Only An Zhisu managed to make full use of the Shushan Sword Immortals’ ability to multitask, combining the Two-Handed Sword Control Technique with the Cloud-Parting Eight Trigrams Step to forcefully create a perilous situation of a “three-pronged attack,” finally breaking into Qiu Changtian’s close range and seizing a chance to turn the tide.
Yet, in the end, she was counter-killed in the final strike…
What’s more, no one could understand how the counter-kill happened, so who could be pleased by that?
Penglai cultivators could.
After a moment, the spectating Penglai cultivators began to cheer and applaud one after another, everyone visibly excited.
The Kunlun side was still whispering among themselves, not because they were maintaining the dignity expected of disciples from a great sect, but because they weren’t sure if An Zhisu had truly been defeated by Chief Qiu.
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What if An Zhisu had actually been poisoned, fallen ill, succumbed to inner demons, or had a realization that made her concede?
Starting to shout “Chief Qiu, invincible,” and then finding out An Zhisu had suffered some mishap would just attract negative attention to Chief Qiu, wouldn’t it?
The Shushan side was also murmuring to each other, but the mood was clearly not very pleasant, with quite a few feeling almost as if they had lost their ancestors.
The Chief Disciple of Kunlun defeating the Chief Disciple of Shushan-to outsiders, wouldn’t this prove Shushan inferior to Kunlun?
That was the first point.
The Weed-Cutting Sword Immortal was clearly about to succeed in the assassination, so how did it suddenly turn into defeat?
Completely incomprehensible-that was the second point.
The Kunlun disciples had just insulted Shushan, and the Shushan disciples nearly clashed with them.
Then, Qiu Changtian took first place, wasn’t that like slapping everyone’s faces?
This was the most critical third point.
Because of the face-slapping, the Shushan cultivators didn’t want to stay and gradually flew away from the White Jade Capital Secret Realm using their Sword Control.
An Zhisu, who had taken second place, seemed like a sinning disciple of her sect, receiving not a bit of attention; after being reborn by the secret realm’s mechanism, she just stood there dejectedly, her expression a complex mixture of emotions, contemplating something.
“Senior Sister!” Ling Yunpo, who had planned ahead, immediately rushed over and held onto An Zhisu’s arm, asking with concern, “Senior Sister, are you alright?”
“I’m fine.” An Zhisu shook her head, her gaze at him complicated, “Let’s go back.”
Ling Yunpo: ?
For some reason, although Senior Sister An seemed to be acting normally, he couldn’t shake off a weird feeling about her.
It was like in “Detective Conan” when Ran smiles at Conan-it wasn’t that she didn’t speak, but that expression was totally “Shinichi, I’ve recognized you,” which sent a chill down one’s spine.
Wait a second, did I give something away?
What the future Ling Yunpo should do in this situation, let’s put that aside for now.
Regardless of whether the audience understood or not, in the end, Qiu Changtian had indeed taken first place in the White Jade Capital.
After he calmly exited the arena, a Kunlun sage known as the Marvelous Daoist took to the square and struck the Jade List.
Upon doing so, the rankings for this White Jade Capital tournament appeared.
The top twelve contenders of the White Jade Capital from first to twelfth are Qiu Changtian, An Zhisu, Ling Yunpo, Xu Yinglian, Luo Yan, Guan Shanyue, Duan Fenhai, Lin Duanshan, Guan Zhan, Bi Sheng, Yan Zhitui, and Shi Liuli.
Among these twelve, half are from the Shushan Sect, with three making it into the top six, clearly showing that Shushan remains the main force in the righteous sects’ battles.
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However, among the so-called “Supreme Grade” top three, Qiu Changtian alone secured the leading position; as for the “High Grade,” which is fourth to sixth place, it was Xu Yinglian who dominated over the rest.
The general sentiment was that although the younger generation of cultivators from Kunlun as a whole might not be as strong as those from Shushan, their high-end combat power was significantly superior to Shushan’s.
As for Penglai, they were merely there to make up the numbers, focusing on participation, so there’s not much need for discussion.
In any case, the results of this orthodox competition met the expectations of the Three Sects: Kunlun aimed to top the list, Shushan to claim half, and Penglai just to make the cut was considered a success.
Everyone was satisfied with the outcome.
As for An Zhisu narrowly missing the top spot at the end…
that was due to the Weed-Cutting Sword Immortal’s own failing, which didn’t tarnish the reputation of Shushan.
In the top twelve, our Shushan occupied half the spots!
Putting idle talk aside, with the official conclusion of the orthodox competition, the White Jade Capital Secret Realm also began to close.
Most of the orthodox sect disciples still remained on Mount Tianmu, mingling, visiting, and making friends, discussing the outcome of the tournament.
As for returning collectively to the sect residences, that would have to wait until three days later-that time was specifically set aside by the Three Sects to allow the young elites to network.
Qiu Changtian, as the chief of the tournament, had a residence swarming with visitors.
The ceaseless stream of guests seeking an audience made this “Chief Disciple of the Righteous Path” exhausted from dealing with them; he was completely overwhelmed.
Fortunately, the arrival of the Ziwei Master quickly rescued him from this sea of suffering.
“Qiu Changtian, Xu Yinglian, Guan Zhan, Yan Zhitui,” he called out the names of the four disciples who made it into the top twelve, gesturing with his horsetail whisk, and said calmly, “Follow me.”
The four followed the Ziwei Master back to the entrance of the White Jade Capital Secret Realm.
They saw the Jade Capital Sect Leader with Ling Yunpo, An Zhisu, and the other four from Shushan, as well as the Master of Xuandu with Luo Yan and Shi Liuli, already waiting at the entrance.
The Master of Xuandu took out a thunder pearl and threw it at the rock formations at the entrance, only to see the rocks split open once again, revealing the water-like gateway to the secret realm.
“You are the top twelve of the White Jade Capital tournament.
Once inside the secret realm, stand in order in the twelve pavilions according to the tournament ranking,” instructed the Ziwei Master.
“After you’ve taken your places, be vigilant for any unusual movements within the realm.
Note them carefully and report to your sect once you leave.”
“Understood,” Qiu Changtian was the first to respond.
Afterward, everyone entered the White Jade Capital Secret Realm in order of their tournament ranking.
“This time, the Demon Cult has made no unusual movements,” said the Jade Capital Sect Leader suddenly, once all twelve had entered the realm.
“Not to mention the other sects, but the Hell Path wouldn’t just stand by and watch,” the Master of Xuandu remarked indifferently.
“Even if they take no action, given their style, they surely sent a spy to peek into the secrets of the White Jade Capital Secret Realm.”
“There must be a mole from the Hell Path among the twelve,” the Ziwei Master said slowly.
“It couldn’t possibly be from Penglai,” the Master of Xuandu spoke at a measured pace, “Luo and Shi, these two individuals, I can assure have no connections with the Hell Path whatsoever.”
“Nor could it be someone from Shushan,” declared the Jade Capital Sect Leader sternly.
“These six disciples have all personally been seen by immortals.”
The Ziwei Master fell silent.
Not from Penglai, nor Shushan, could it actually be one of my Kunlun?
Ridiculous!
When have the moles from the Hell Path ever been recognized in advance by Sect Leaders and Immortals?