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Chapter 637 - 567th - : Dark Horse Causes Stir, Master’s Name Cleared

Chapter 637: 567th Chapter: Dark Horse Causes Stir, Master’s Name Cleared

The afterglow of the setting sun spilled over, as if draping the white expanse of Mount Tian in a layer of golden gauze, sparkling with golden light.

Dusk had not yet arrived, but the elimination round had prematurely dropped its curtain, with all but the host from the Tian Shan Sword Sect, Xiao Selang, advancing from the top ten seeded competitors to the round-robin tournament.

In the square of the Tian Shan Sword Sect, heads crowded together, all participants stood below the podium and spectator stands, forming a square formation. The ten advancing competitors stood at the very front, exceptionally conspicuous.

"People believed that the Disciple of the Evil Emperor was the weakest among the top ten seeds, but the heavens played a joke on everyone. He was not only far from the weakest, but his strength was also the most concealed."

"Indeed, barehanded, without using any magic artifacts, relying solely on his martial arts cultivation, he defeated the formidable Wang Kun. His strength was indeed deeply hidden."

"They say that dual cultivation of magic and martial arts can make one invincible among peers and challenge those at higher levels. Now, he can challenge those at higher levels with just his martial arts cultivation. If he were to use both magic and martial arts, it’s hard to imagine how powerful he would be."

Just as in the morning, the outskirts of the square were surrounded by cultivators who came to watch the matches, many of whom were now discussing Ye Fan, who had impressed in the elimination round.

By now, none of the onlooking cultivators dared to underestimate Ye Fan’s strength anymore. Quite the reverse, they all believed that Ye Fan’s strength could rank among the seeded competitors.

However, nearly everyone doubted that Ye Fan had the strength to challenge Emperor Bai.

"If the Disciple of the Evil Emperor is the most unexpected of the seeded competitors, then Su Liuli, known to be the top seed, is the most disappointing one."

"Before the competition, her attack power was astonishing. She pierced through the Trial Tablet with one finger, creating a sensational scene. Who would have known that in actual combat, she would be so inadequate— her combat experience is not just inferior compared to her peers, but even compared to cultivators at the Early Innate Realm."

"Everything is as Emperor Bai predicted before the match, Su Liuli’s strength comes from the inheritance of Bodhi Wu Yin, not from her own cultivation. She can’t exert her real strength. Looking at the current situation, although her realm is high and her strength great, against Emperor Bai and Leng Feng, it’s difficult to say who would win."

"I have a premonition that this Qing bang tournament will break the ancient rule—a cultivator at the Half-step Gang Qi realm defeating a Gang Qi Introduction Realm strong person, creating an unprecedented legend! Su Liuli, the Supreme Heir of Bodhi Wu Yin, will become the foil to Emperor Bai and Leng Feng’s legendary creation!"

In the crowd, a good number of people discussed Su Liuli, whose performance in real combat disappointed them, and they also believed that it was very likely for Su Liuli to be defeated by Emperor Bai and Leng Feng.

"Compared to the Disciple of the Evil Emperor and the Supreme Heir from the Buddhist sect, Shi Yongsheng from Shaolin should have been even more unexpected."

"Indeed, the previously little-known Shi Yongsheng, with his strength at the Innate Great Perfection Realm, effortlessly defeated the Tian Shan Sword Sect’s genius Xiao Selang, becoming the biggest dark horse of this Qing bang tournament."

"Although his performance is enchanting enough, it’s a shame that his realm is too low. Even if he defies heaven, he cannot compete with the strongest competitors, and even against the Disciple of the Evil Emperor, defeat is certain!"

Shi Yongsheng, who rose to be the biggest dark horse of the tournament by eliminating Xiao Selang, became the subject of more people’s discussions. People marveled at his strength and yet sighed internally because his realm was too low; otherwise, he could definitely meddle as a dark horse in this Qing bang tournament!

Apart from Ye Fan, Su Liuli, and Shi Yongsheng, the other seven seeded competitors, including Emperor Bai, were being discussed as well, but those discussions were relatively scarce.

At the same time, on the podium and in the spectator seats, those Supreme Strongmen of the Gang Qi Realm and representatives from various Sects and Martial Arts Families also turned their gaze toward the ten advancing competitors at the forefront of the crowd.

Among them, Ye Fan attracted the most attention.

All this attention wasn’t just because he was impressive in the elimination matches, but also because he was a descendant of the Evil Emperor, and had recently crafted the legendary Immortal Pill, creating a legend, and he had set a deathmatch with the leading figure of the younger generation, Emperor Bai!

This battle, not only was it a personal struggle between Ye Fan and Emperor Bai, but it also represented their respective masters and their families, making it hugely significant!

"After a day, the elimination round of this Qing bang tournament has come to an end, with Su Liuli and nine other competitors successfully advancing to the next round, entering the round-robin tournament to compete for the championship!"

Moments later, as the chief judge of this Qing bang tournament, Gu Yun, the leading Inner Sect Elder of the Yanhuang Organization, stood up and walked to the front of the podium, slowly saying,"They are the victors of this Qing bang tournament, and the strong figures of the future Hua Xia Cultivation World. Let us encourage them with applause, urging them to redouble their efforts in their future cultivation and to keep moving forward!"

"Clap, clap..."

As Gu Yun’s voice fell, a tidal wave of applause erupted from the audience, with everyone clapping in unison.

After a few seconds, Gu Yun made a pressing down gesture, and the applause quickly subsided; soon after, the vast square fell silent once again.

"In every competition, there will definitely be losers. For those who didn’t make it to the round-robin tournament, don’t be disheartened. Being behind at the moment doesn’t mean you’re behind forever. As long as you persevere and cultivate harder, you definitely have the hope to catch up with them, even surpass them—you all are the future hope of the Hua Xia Cultivation World!"

Just like in all events, after praising the ten advancing competitors, Gu Yun began to console the eliminated contestants, which also triggered enthusiastic applause.