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Chapter 342 - 46: Top 5 and Bottom 5
Chapter 342 - 46: Top 5 and Bottom 5
Chapter 342: Chapter 46: Top 5 and Bottom 5
“Do you know? Someone summarized and integrated the information of the top hundred cultivators from the Seven Domains Debate Dao, estimating the top ten for this tournament and dividing them into the top five and the bottom five,” Lu Qingshan overheard a cultivator chatting casually as he returned to the residential area.
“The top five and the bottom five? Who are they?” another cultivator, who appeared somewhat thin and small, asked eagerly.
“In the top five, the first is currently recognized as the strongest in the Seven Domains Debate Dao, the only Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, Zhou Yuan.
Given the current situation, he’s bound to be the champion of this tournament,” he said.
The thin cultivator nodded in agreement, “I agree, the gap between a Nascent Soul Cultivator and a Golden Core Cultivator is indeed too large.”
“Then it’s Bai Guandao and Cao Xiaoxin, one mastering the Space True Intention, the other at Golden Core Perfection. Their Sword Separation Technique is extraordinary, arguably the strongest Internal Sword in this Debate Dao. Everyone agrees that the second place should be one of these two.”
The thin cultivator had no doubts about this and asked further, “And the others?”
“Next up are Yu Xu and Lin Guihai, ranked fourth and fifth.
Lin Guihai practices both spell and body cultivation, specializing in the extremely fierce Thunder Spell. Whether in close combat or long-range, he is fearless, almost without weaknesses.
Yu Xu might not seem particularly outstanding, but it’s revealed by those in the know that his body refinement technique is likely the Ancient Body Refining Art, Eight Gates Dunjia, with each gate opened doubling his strength, certainly not to be underestimated.”
The thin cultivator pondered for a moment, then curiously asked, “What about Yu Cibei, Lu Qingshan, and others?”
“The ranking of the last five is quite unclear, with everyone having different opinions, but there’s a consensus on who the five are — Lu Qingshan, Yu Cibei, Cui Liang, Song Chen, and Bone Daoist. These five are also known as the bottom five.
Yu Cibei, with his extraordinary swordsmanship and sword techniques as swift as the wind, is regarded as the strongest External Sword among the fifty thousand cultivators of the Seven Domains Debate Dao, but when compared to the top five, he still lacks a bit of depth.
Cui Liang, the strongest Spiritual Cultivator in this Debate Dao.
However, Spiritual Cultivators are not adept at close-quarters arena fighting. If given enough time to prepare, he might have a chance to defeat those in the top five, but given the format of the tournament, he can only accept his fate.
Similarly, Song Chen, known as the strongest Nether Cultivator in the Debate Dao, is stronger in stealth and unpredictability. In arena combat, his advantages aren’t significant.
The Bone Daoist, the present-day daoist of the Eighth Grade Sect’s White Bone Peak, definitely has a deep foundation and also performed well in the Seal Spirit Tower’s resit, but, well… we just never see any highlights from him.”
“As for Lu Qingshan, although his Internal Sword isn’t as good as Cao Xiaoxin’s, and his External Sword not as good as Yu Cibei’s, his cultivation in intent is considered unparalleled in this Debate Dao, truly extraordinary.
At eighteen years of age, he’s also regarded as the most talented cultivator in the Seven Domains Debate Dao, but the issue lies precisely in his age… He’s too young, his cultivation and accumulation are insufficient. Although he just recently broke through to the Late Stage of Golden Core, how could he compare to other geniuses?”
“That makes sense,” the thin cultivator nodded continuously, “But, isn’t Mo Yan among the top ten? I actually had high hopes for him.”
“Mo Yan controls Netherfire, strong indeed, but compared to the top ten, he’s still lacking.
Because his cultivation is only at the Middle Stage of Golden Core, which simply isn’t enough. Just one kind of Netherfire, which hasn’t even made it onto the Netherfire Ranking, can’t bridge the gap in cultivation.”
“I see…”
“Top five, bottom five?” Lu Qingshan smiled slightly upon hearing this.
These cultivators’ predicted rankings were honestly quite accurate, and they had their reasons.
But if you ask about the significant difference from the ranking in his mind, there were only two people.
Mo Yan and… himself!
Although Mo Yan was only at the Middle Stage of Golden Core, he controlled at least three kinds of Netherfire, as far as Lu Qingshan knew,
including the twenty-third ranked Flame of Life on the Netherfire Ranking. Moreover, with the support of Incinerate Body, Mo Yan could even perform the forbidden art of Netherfire Fusion!
Considering combat power, Mo Yan was at least among the bottom five in his mind, and there was even a possibility that he could break into the top five.
As for himself.
He was aiming for the Great Xia Scripture.
…..
In Debate Dao City, in a nameless secret place.
“Yinhe, this time Hall Master Shentu chose to sacrifice by discarding the identity of Chang Geng, to avoid leaking… It is largely to make Heavenly Secret Pavilion and King Qing Mei cease their pursuit in Debate Dao City and to prevent the exposure of your identity.
Hall Master Shentu has made such a great sacrifice. You must not fail the Great Xia Scripture!” the mysterious cultivator, his face hidden in the dark mist, instructed the tall, thin young cultivator before him.
“Rest assured, Hall Master, if I cannot even defeat these green youngsters, I would not be worthy of the name Yinhe,” the tall, thin cultivator cackled with laughter.
“After seizing victory, you may also take the opportunity to enter the Rinsing Spirit Sect, where I have made arrangements for you,” the Hall Master said solemnly.
“This subordinate understands…”
The covert voices and conversation gradually faded, but the underlying grandeur was just beginning to show its fierce nature.
…..
The fifth day, the day of the final match.
Since the announcement of the Seven Domains Debate Dao event, eight months had passed.
This sensational event across the entire Human Race was finally drawing to a close.
One could imagine that, after this battle, the names of the cultivators ranked in the top ten, as well as the champion, would spread throughout the Seven Domains.
Lu Qingshan, under the guidance of the host cultivator, once again entered the Debate Domain.
This time, they appeared at the core of this small domain of the Debate Domain.
One hundred peerless geniuses gathered.
Countless floating islands surrounded them, filled with cultivators watching the battle.
Whether they were top sect cultivators from the Fifth Realm, the Sixth Realm, Seventh Realm cultivators from the Taoist Sect, or young cultivators who had come to participate in the Seven Domains Debate Dao competition but were eliminated.
Today, they would all witness the birth of the champion of this Seven Domains Debate Dao competition.
In the sky, figures of seven great Taoist Sect cultivators appeared, looking down from above.
This competition was still presided over by the Sect Leader Taiyin from the Rinsing Spirit Sect.
Taiyin, the Sect Leader, surveyed the hundred cultivators gathered around.
This time, the Taoist Sect cultivators were no longer aloof; instead, they gradually descended from the sky, the seven radiating a terrifying aura that stifled the breath of those around them.
Taiyin, the Sect Leader, slowly said, “Has everyone arrived?”
“All are present,” the hundred cultivators respectfully replied.
With a wave of his hand, the Sect Leader Taiyin initiated the slow ascent of fifty massive platforms, rising thunderously to dozens of feet high. The platforms were dark in color, exuding an ancient aura, their material unknown.
Each platform was numbered, from one to fifty.
“This competition will consist of seven rounds of platform battles. A single defeat means immediate elimination, with no second chance.
The one who wins until the end will be the champion of the Seven Domains Debate Dao competition. To maximize separation of the strongest among you, all groupings have been decided by us seven. Do you have any questions?” the authoritative voice of Sect Leader Taiyin echoed, causing everyone to tense up.
“There is no doubt,” the crowd respectfully responded.
“The first round of platform battles, from one hundred to fifty.
Platform One, Zhou Yuan versus Du Changqiu; Platform Two, Bai Guandao versus Liu Qian; Platform Three, Cao Xiaoxin versus….; Platform Seven, Lu Qingshan versus You Chushan; … Platform Twelve, Mo Yan versus Qiu Shan….” Seeing that everyone was ready, Taiyin, the Sect Leader, with a stern face, announced the pairings for the first round of platform battles.
Lu Qingshan’s gaze flickered.
The numbering of these platforms was significant; it appeared that each number corresponded to the Taoist Sect cultivators’ estimated ranking.
In their eyes, Zhou Yuan was most likely ranked first, hence Zhou Yuan was on Platform One, Bai Guandao was seen as second, and so forth, while Lu Qingshan was ranked seventh in their estimation…
“The final round of the Seven Domains Debate Dao competition officially begins! All cultivators, enter your respective numbered platforms!” Sect Leader Taiyin infused his Spiritual Power into his voice, which instantly spread throughout the entire Debate Domain.
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