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Chapter 549: Top 100
Chapter 549: Top 100
Hearing Li Hao's words, the young man understood that Li Hao was treating this Imperial Platform as a threshold.
Though it was somewhat humiliating, he had no other choice now.
He could still challenge other Imperial Platforms, but they would also have competition. Here, a spot was already open, and as long as he didn’t face monsters like Li Hao, he was confident he could defeat the others on his own.
Even the five members of the Yunjin Imperial Clan, if challenged one-on-one, he could suppress them all!
"Fine."
The young man agreed, then raised his head and looked around the Imperial Platform.
Feeling the gazes of over a hundred people, his eyes revealed a killing intent, and he unhesitantly released his own aura.
The crowd outside the Imperial Platform also heard Li Hao’s words and fixed their gazes on the young man.
Although the battle between Li Hao and the young man was brief, and the young man was strongly suppressed by Li Hao, they could see that this young man was not to be underestimated.
"Since there are still two spots open, I'll give it a try!"
The first young man who had been persuaded to back down by Li Hao suddenly stepped forward, smiling at the young man with the Nine Flower Immortal Seal.
Upon hearing this, the young man with the Nine Flower Immortal Seal's face turned slightly cold, but he didn’t speak.
As the other young man stepped onto the Imperial Platform, he suddenly unleashed his Immortal Seal Power, condensing a terrifying Sword Qi. The Nine Flower Immortal Seal on his forehead shone brilliantly as he once again performed the same sword technique he had used against Li Hao.
"Ninefold Sword Sovereign Dao."
Bang!
A vast Sword Intent erupted and clashed with the opponent.
The young man who had just stepped onto the Imperial Platform’s expression turned serious, and he also drew his sword to fight.
Both were swordsmen, and two powerful Sword Intents erupted. One was filled with a scornful, solitary dominance, while the other carried a subtle and restrained aura.
In no time, the young man's sword light shattered, and he was thrown off the Imperial Platform.
"Anyone else?!"
The young man with the Nine Flower Immortal Seal retracted his sword, his eyes scornful as he looked around.
Outside the Imperial Platform, many people's expressions changed. He had defeated the challenger with just one move.
The power of the Sword Dao just now was clearly felt even by those outside the Imperial Platform, more profound than when he fought Li Hao.
After all, when fighting Li Hao, the Sword Intent had not fully erupted before being shattered by Li Hao's fist.
"So strong!"
Lin Qingying and the others, seeing this scene, also became more serious.
Li Hao's hundred-foot-tall body had already returned to normal, and the Heavenly and Earthly Dharma Image behind him had dissipated. He didn’t pay much attention to the battle but instead scanned the other Imperial Platforms.
On other platforms, he sensed several auras even stronger than the young man with the Nine Flower Immortal Seal.
As he scanned, Li Hao saw Di Lincen's figure. Dressed in white, he sat calmly on the Imperial Platform, eyes closed, while others fought around him. But within ten feet of him, not even the slightest battle aura reached.
On the other side, Shen Wujin of the Ancient God Clan was fighting against a dozen figures on the Imperial Platform, seemingly having provoked their anger and facing a group attack.
But Li Hao could see at a glance that Shen Wujin was at an advantage and would defeat the dozen people sooner or later.
"All good players."
Li Hao thought to himself.
From the perspective of a chess player, these were all potential opponents for a game.
Time passed.
While Li Hao sat and rested, the young man with the Nine Flower Immortal Seal continued to accept challenges.
But Li Hao always gave him a chance to rest, reducing his own trouble and ensuring a relatively fair process.
Others, intimidated by Li Hao, did not dare to gang up but followed the rules Li Hao had set for the Imperial Platform.
After all, if they couldn’t even defeat the young man with the Nine Flower Immortal Seal, challenging Li Hao was out of the question.
After half an hour, the young man with the Nine Flower Immortal Seal was defeated. His opponent was an Imperial Princess of the Wang Qin Immortal Dynasty, also bearing the Nine Flower Immortal Seal and ancient Chaos bloodline. She mastered the Shape and Control Dao, which complemented each other to form an Immortal Technique.
Qin Xiangyu, after defeating the young man with the Nine Flower Immortal Seal, casually sat down beside the Imperial Platform, her gaze sweeping over the young man surrounded by a crowd.
She had witnessed the previous battle and felt a surge of battle intent.
However, this was just the Top 100 competition, and she held back from challenging Li Hao, as it wasn’t the right time to reveal her true strength.
"That person is also very strong!"
Lin Qingying and the others also watched Qin Xiangyu closely. Her victory over the young man with the Nine Flower Immortal Seal, though intense, made them feel that she still had reserves.
Moreover, she also had the Nine Flower Immortal Seal, and among the four sequences of power, she mastered Shape and Control, water and fire, all complementary and opposing forces.
"Who would have thought that in a few decades, Xiangyu has improved so much."
Above the mist, Emperor Tianzhao said softly.
Emperor Chu was also observing Li Hao’s Imperial Platform. Looking at the other platforms, many Heavenly Sect prodigies and members of the Yan Chu Imperial Clan had fallen, unable to secure a spot on the Imperial Platforms. Only Li Hao, representing Yan Chu, not only secured a spot but also defended the platform.
"Have you met her before?"
Emperor Chu asked casually.
Emperor Tianzhao smiled and said, "Do you remember the ancient demon sea battle a few decades ago? Our Tianzhao Immortal Dynasty allied with the Wang Qin Immortal Dynasty, and that little girl was one of the vanguards. She performed quite well in hunting ancient demons, but far from today. It seems she was holding back back then."
Beside him, Emperor Qin said calmly, "After that battle, she had a sudden enlightenment and went into seclusion."
Emperor Tianzhao smiled nonchalantly and said, "If I’m not mistaken, she is cultivating the Divine Demon Path, right?"
"Divine Demon Path?"
Beside him, Empress Yuanzun’s eyes narrowed slightly. "Is it the Divine Demon Path that became rare and extinct over ten thousand years ago? It’s said that one must fuse the ultimate opposing forces to gain any benefit from it. After the ancient demons erupted, there was a legend that one must blend Divine Immortal Power with ancient demon power to cultivate it. It was the strongest primordial great way of the ancient era, rivaling Fate!"
"If that’s true, even mastering the basics would make her a formidable ruler."
Emperor Chibi spoke softly, his eyes slightly focusing on the little girl on the Imperial Platform.
Emperor Qin said calmly, "That path has long been lost. You’re overthinking it. If she truly has such great ambition, it would be a comfort to me."
Hearing his words, the others said no more and quietly observed the battles on the Imperial Platforms.
Apart from Li Hao’s platform, the competition for the other platforms was also intense.
In the Top 100 battle, those who wanted to defend an Imperial Platform often provoked the wrath of other prodigies with hopes of making the Top 100, leading to intense battles on other platforms.
Only three platforms were now quiet, with ten people each, the spots already filled, and no one daring to challenge.
"Seems there are quite a few interesting people this time. I hope the upcoming Top 100 battle doesn’t disappoint."
Shen Wujin suppressed the Imperial Platform, his gaze sweeping over the other platforms. The many prodigies’ battles were far more exciting than the ones he usually saw in his clan, making his battle intent burn fiercely.
His gaze swept over Li Hao’s platform, where the onlookers were queuing up to challenge one by one, which surprised him.
"That kid…"
Shen Wujin narrowed his eyes slightly. Earlier, he had sensed a terrifying fist force on that platform and glanced over, noticing it was Li Hao who had acted.
"But the Fist Dao is still lacking. I hope this isn’t your full strength."
Shen Wujin thought to himself.
"There’s only one spot left, and only one hour remains."
On the imperial platform, Li Hao quietly watched the young man of the Nine Flower Immortal Seal continue his battle. The opponent’s Sword Dao was strong, but the other Primordial Dao integrated into it was lacking. This was why the opponent hadn’t yet made it into the top geniuses.
Lin Qingying and Yue Xi, along with others, sat beside Li Hao, watching the successive battles with mixed expressions.
They noticed that the contestants challenging the Nine Flower Immortal Seal youth seemed to be stronger than them.
If not for Li Hao’s protection, they would have found it extremely difficult to compete for a spot in the top 100 this time.
Gu Yan sat cross-legged, having cleared his mind of all distractions. He watched the battle of the Nine Flower Immortal Seal youth with full concentration. The sword techniques displayed by the opponent continuously played in his mind, rapidly enhancing his own Sword Dao insight.
As a descendant of the ancient Sword Immortal Body, his insight into the Sword Dao was unparalleled in the True World. This imperial platform competition had already brought him significant gains.
As the competition for the imperial platform neared its last half-hour, a youth stepped forward to challenge the Nine Flower Immortal Seal youth.
In just a few exchanges, the opponent defeated the Nine Flower Immortal Seal youth and secured the spot.
"Another formidable opponent!"
Lin Qingying and the others’ eyes narrowed. Like Li Hao, the opponent had defeated the Nine Flower Immortal Seal youth without revealing an immortal seal.
"That seems to be the Tai Kun Clan, ranked ninth among the Hundred Clans!"
Yue Xi whispered behind Li Hao, her expression grave.
She was from the Chaos Clan, which ranked at the bottom of the Hundred Clans. During the time of the Heavenly Catastrophe Immortal Emperor, the Chaos Clan was a major clan under his command, ranking among the top twenty. However, in recent years, it had continuously declined.
After all, the True World had ten thousand races, while the Hundred Clans had only a hundred slots, making the competition incredibly fierce.
"Originally the Tai Kun Clan, no wonder his saber techniques were so overwhelming. It’s said that the Tai Kun Clan’s physique is ten thousand times stronger than that of the Human Race. Even at the ultimate physical limit, they are ten thousand times stronger than the Human Race!"
A spear abyss disciple remarked.
His race was outside the Hundred Clans, but he was quite familiar with the affairs within them, especially the top ten clans, which were now extremely powerful and fearsome in the True World. They were scattered across the four domains, and even the Heavenly Palace Supreme would treat the Tai Kun Clan with respect.
After all, to stand among the top ten of the Hundred Clans meant that even without an Immortal Emperor, they had the means to match one, such as the Imperial Forbidden Immortal Artifacts left by former Immortal Emperors or certain ancient forbidden techniques.
"Tai Kun Clan!"
The Nine Flower Immortal Seal youth healed his physical body and glared at the black-robed youth who had defeated him, his face dark and ugly.
The racial bloodline suppression left him feeling resentful but helpless.
"You’re Hao Tian, right? I hope to meet you in the top ten!"
The Tai Kun Clan youth, after defeating the Nine Flower Immortal Seal youth, didn’t even turn around as he spoke to Li Hao.
The Nine Flower Immortal Seal wasn’t a rare feat for his clan.
Other clan members took longer to comprehend, with soul ages exceeding three thousand.
He had come here at the clan’s command, and also because he had heard that someone from the Imperial Clan would be participating, hoping to test his Channeling Qi against the Imperial Clan.
After all, opportunities to battle the top-ranked Imperial Clan of the Hundred Clans were rare.
"Alright."
Hearing the challenge, Li Hao nodded with a smile.
The power of the Tai Kun Clan was indeed formidable, and he was eager to experience it.
"Hmph."
The Tai Kun Clan youth snorted, turned, and sat down elsewhere on the imperial platform.
"Time is running out. Those who haven’t entered the imperial platform should hurry."
At this moment, the voice of the Celestial Guard Commander echoed.
The atmosphere outside the imperial platform became more tense, and many looked at the Nine Flower Immortal Seal youth with unfriendly eyes.
The Nine Flower Immortal Seal youth’s expression changed slightly, his gaze cold as he scanned the hesitant crowd, not taking them seriously.
Soon, the challenges for the various imperial platforms became more intense.
Some tried to challenge the other three quiet imperial platforms, but were immediately forced out as soon as they stepped on, unable to even put up a fight.
"Almost over."
On the imperial platform, the green-robed girl looked at her senior brother’s Sword Heart and said, "After this Southern Domain Battle, what are your plans for the Primordial True Realm?"
"Master mentioned that the Primordial Immortal Venerable left three top-secret arts there, one of which is a Sword Art. I want to comprehend it."
Sword Heart replied.
"Me too."
The green-robed girl nodded slightly, her gaze sweeping over the other imperial platforms, feeling a bit bored. She glanced at the young man quietly drinking and said:
"I hope it ends soon. That guy from the Imperial Clan should give us a good challenge."
Sword Heart glanced over and nodded slightly.
Apart from the Imperial Clan, he didn’t take the others seriously.
Including the Ancient God Clan youth and a few other powerful figures from major clans.
Before long, the imperial platform competition concluded.
In the final minutes, the competition on each platform became even more intense, and Li Hao’s platform also became chaotic as others tried to rush in at the last moment.
Once everyone was on the platform, they wanted to see how the judgment would be made.
But Li Hao, the Tai Kun Clan youth, and Qin Xiangyu saw through their intentions. As soon as these people rushed onto the platform, they attacked fiercely and quickly drove them out.
The Nine Flower Immortal Seal youth ultimately held out until the end, securing a spot.
With the Celestial Guard Commander’s voice, barriers enveloped the ten imperial platforms, preventing anyone outside from stepping in.
Two platforms, however, remained in chaos.
But the Celestial Guard Commander had anticipated this and announced that anyone who tried to enter would be restricted until ten people were selected.
Those who tried to rush onto the platforms were quickly driven out and could no longer compete.
"Congratulations, you have made it into the Southern Domain’s top 100!"
As the ten imperial platforms returned to calm, the Celestial Guard Commander’s voice rang out, echoing through the Southern Domain’s various immortal dynasties.
With this, the top 100 challenge concluded, and those remaining on the platforms heaved a sigh of relief.
"They all made it in!"
Outside, Li Tiemu was pleasantly surprised. He hadn’t expected Li Hao to not only secure a spot in the top 100 but also bring Yue Xi and Gu Yan along.
This time, the Great Dream Nine Abyss Sect had six people in the top 100!
By comparison, other Tianyi Sects had only two or three.
Great Dream Master also wore a smile. The appearance of the Tai Kun Clan youth had made her nervous, and the number of geniuses this time exceeded her expectations.
In the earlier trials, many had concealed their true strength, only revealing it during the imperial platform competition.
(End of Chapter)
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