41: Chapter 41: The top ten are born, I'll wait for you in the finals

"Young Clan Leader is awesome!" Below the stage, the Jiang Family members shouted loudly, unable to describe their excitement in words, just two words: awesome.

The contemptuous gazes from earlier disappeared, replaced by solemnity. This Jiang Family is not simple; they absolutely cannot be offended.

"Hehe, Senior Apprentice Jiang is as stable as ever," said a Donglin Prefecture student. No matter what level of opponent he faced, it was an instant kill.

Aside from a few who understood Jiang Xuan's strength, most others were amazed by his performance.

The City Lords and Deans from other prefectures also expressed their admiration, "Who would have thought that Donglin Prefecture, which has always been a laggard, would pick up a treasure this time. A Genius has emerged."

The most astonished were the people from Yellow Spring Prefecture. They couldn't believe that Shi Jiu was eliminated just like that. And he lost to Donglin Prefecture, which they had always treated as a joke.

This was truly unacceptable to them. Shi Wuchang's face was gloomy. "Indeed, that kid has a problem."

"Shi Jiu, that idiot, didn't take my words to heart at all." Although the loss made him unwilling, he was more angry at Shi Jiu's underestimation of the enemy.

If he had used his full strength from the start, he wouldn't have lost so quickly. That scoundrel had completely disgraced Yellow Spring Prefecture.

While he was thinking, a large face appeared in front of him, almost touching his own.

Shi Wuchang was startled and quickly moved his head back. "Ouyang brute, what are you doing!"

"Hahaha, oh, we're old friends, I just came over to see you," Ouyang Cai said, putting an arm around his shoulder, no longer minding the other's Death Qi.

"Your prefecture's Shi Jiu is quite strong, actually, to be able to exchange a move with our Jiang Xuan."

"Amazing, amazing. This Jiang Xuan really doesn't know how to hold back. Look how badly he injured him. I'll definitely teach him a good lesson later."

"Here, this is a Low-Grade Spirit Stone. Buy some medicine for your Genius. After all, we've been old friends for many years, and I truly feel a bit bad. Take it, I'm leaving now, hahaha..." After speaking, he shoved the Spirit Stone into Shi Wuchang's hand and left with a loud laugh.

Shi Wuchang looked at the other's smug expression, trembling with anger, and the Spirit Stone in his hand was crushed to dust.

Back below the stage, Jiang Xuan leisurely took out some fine wine and started drinking again. He had nothing else to do for now, so he might as well watch what methods the top few had.

"Next, number five, Chu Junlin, will face number seventy-eight, Qin Yue."

"Whoosh!" As soon as the old man's voice fell, a violent cheer erupted from the surroundings.

"Chu Junlin, Chu Junlin!" The shouts made the entire venue seem to shake.

Jiang Xuan clicked his tongue slightly. "Is it that exaggerated?"

Yang Lin stroked his beard, a smile on his face. "Hehe, Chu Junlin is both the Crown Prince of the Great Li Dynasty and has always been the Great Li Dynasty's number one Genius."

"It's only normal for him to have such high prestige. More than half of the people here came just to see him."

Jiang Xuan nodded. It seems this Crown Prince of the Great Li Dynasty is his biggest opponent.

Above, Chu Junlin, dressed in a red Dragon robe, stood silently, exuding an invisible sense of oppression.

Qin Yue, opposite him, was not so relaxed. Sweat beaded on his forehead, and his hands trembled constantly from nervousness.

Chu Junlin frowned slightly. "We Cultivators are inherently Heaven-Defying. You must never harbor fear just because your opponent is strong."

"You may attack as you wish, just treat it as a sparring match between you and me." Upon hearing this, Qin Yue felt a pang of shame.

He calmed his mind, bowed respectfully, and said, "Thank you, Your Highness."

Then, he released the Spiritual Qi around him. "Please enlighten me, Your Highness."

Chu Junlin showed a faint smile. Instantly, an aura of kingly Dao, dominating the world, was released, sweeping across the entire battle stage.

Under this aura, Qin Yue couldn't help but feel an urge to submit, as if facing a king.

He gritted his teeth and resisted, roaring loudly, "Raging Wave Sword Art!"

Qin Yue unleashed a sword strike, and a torrential wave suddenly formed in the air before him, concealing countless Sword Qi within it.

Chu Junlin nodded, acknowledging the opponent's sword art. Immediately, his kingly Dao Qi gathered, and he unleashed a punch.

The entire wave of Sword Qi instantly couldn't resist, shattered into countless fragments, and then disappeared.

Qin Yue retreated a few steps, not seriously injured. Stabilizing himself, he bowed to Chu Junlin, his tone filled with admiration. "Thank you, Your Highness, for showing mercy." If the other party hadn't held back at the end, he would probably be lying on the ground by now.

Then, he looked at the old man beside him. "I concede!"

"In this battle, the victor is Tiandu Prefecture's Chu Junlin."

"Ah ah ah ah... His Highness is so charming! He truly is my dream lover!" Various sounds of adoration once again echoed around.

On the highest viewing platform, King Chu's majestic face revealed a satisfied smile.

Beside him, Chu Yue pouted. "Hmph, he just loves to lecture." Yet, her eyes were full of joy.

"This Crown Prince of the Great Li Dynasty has a good personality, not arrogant despite being of royal nobility," Jiang Xuan commented.

Suddenly, Chu Junlin turned his head and looked towards Jiang Xuan, a surging Battle Intent in his eyes.

A faint sound entered Jiang Xuan's ears, audible only to him. "Jiang Xuan, I'll be waiting for you in the finals."

"Hmm?" Jiang Xuan was startled. Why would Chu Junlin pay attention to him? Even if he had just defeated Shi Jiu, it wasn't worth saying that, was it?

He thought for a moment, a slight smile on his lips, and likewise transmitted his Divine Sense. "Alright, as long as you can take a beating."

Chu Junlin was visibly stunned, then smiled and stepped off the stage.

Next, there were eight consecutive matches, each with its own brilliant moments. It wasn't until nightfall that the final ten participants were selected.

As Jiang Xuan expected, several people he had been paying attention to had made it into the top ten: Ye Zhiwei of Yunmu Prefecture, Ye Ying of Youying Prefecture, and Li Wuyou, who was from the same Martial House as Chu Junlin, were all on the list.

The former's attacks were quite peculiar, somewhat similar to Divine Sense; the person automatically conceded after just one glance from her. As for Ye Ying, his speed was extremely fast, defeating his opponent in a single encounter.

Li Wuyou, on the other hand, was a swordsman; no one he faced could withstand a single sword strike from him.

It's worth mentioning that, besides himself, there was also a dark horse, who came from a Sect, dressed like a scholar.

However, when Jiang Xuan looked at him, he always felt something was a bit strange, a hint of falseness.

"The remaining top ten duels will take place tomorrow. Now, for the drawing of lots."

After speaking, the old man once again drew numbers from the box.

"Youying versus Shen Yan, Jiang Xuan versus Ye Zhiwei..."

Hearing the match results, Jiang Xuan was momentarily stunned. The next round was against her? Interesting. Tomorrow, I'll get to see what that strange attack truly is.

Ye Zhiwei merely glanced at Jiang Xuan with her beautiful eyes, then turned and left.

Jiang Xuan also no longer lingered and followed the crowd back to the Royal Villa.

Shen Yan, looking at Jiang Xuan, who was the scholar-like dark horse, his eyes flashed with black light, as if he had encountered prey, excited beyond measure.