565: Chapter 565 The Grand Competition Begins!

Fang Bai looked around with a hint of curiosity.

The scene was quite lively, and he sensed many powerful auras.

As expected of a combined force from dozens of star domains, Tenth-Tier Experts were almost everywhere.

Moreover, the most striking aspect was the younger generation here; quite a few had reached the Tenth Rank.

Alliance Grand Stage, come if you dare.

At this moment, Fang Bai seemed to sense something and turned his head.

He saw several men looking at him.

One of them merely glanced at him before looking away, seemingly uninterested.

Someone so arrogant could only be Qin Ming, the top of the heavenly pride list.

King Qin's younger brother.

Fang Bai's attention then shifted to Liu Yi and Yun Qi, looking at Yun Qi.

He recognized this fellow.

And Fang Bai could sense a hint of killing intent from the other party.

It was normal, after all, he had killed his younger brother.

Of course, if the other party came for revenge, he wouldn't mind killing him too.

"Brother Yun, he's provoking you!"

Liu Yi suddenly said.

Yun Qi said indifferently, "Wait until the tournament begins."

Liu Yi's gaze fell on Fang Bai, observing him. Soon, his brows furrowed because he couldn't sense the other party's strength.

That strong?

"Brother Fang Bai!"

Just then, a joyful voice rang out!

Fang Bai turned his head and saw that it was Tang Chao.

A smile also appeared on his face: "Brother Tang."

Young Master Tang had helped him a lot in the Dark Night Star Domain, so Fang Bai had a very good impression of him.

Tang Chao laughed heartily and gave him a hug: "I finally waited for you to come! You've gotten even more handsome, kid!"

Fang Bai smiled: "Brother Tang's strength has also improved significantly."

Compared to when he was in the Dark Night Star Domain, Tang Chao had also improved greatly, and he was probably close to breaking through.

Tang Chao's cultivation was Tenth Order Late Stage, and he was fifth on the heavenly pride list in the previous session.

He was also a disciple of Flower Saint.

Tang Chao's gaze slyly swept around, then he saw a woman and smiled: "I heard that Brother Fang beat Miss Qianye a few days ago?"

Fang Bai slowly said, "It was just a misunderstanding."

Speaking of which, he still hadn't settled the score with that cripple. If he had the chance to meet him again, he'd let him know what it means to be petty.

At this moment, Qianye also looked over. Her gaze paused on Fang Bai, then she nodded lightly.

Tang Chao clicked his tongue in admiration: "Everyone's strength has increased quite a bit in this Heavenly Pride Competition."

"Qin Ming's aura is already close to the four kings' level. It seems it will be difficult to snatch the top spot from him."

Fang Bai remained silent.

Tang Chao suddenly asked, "Brother Fang, do you think you can defeat him?"

Fang Bai said meaningfully, "We'll know after we fight."

To be honest, among everyone present, only Qin Ming was somewhat interesting; everyone else was quite weak.

While everyone was discussing, a ripple of aura came from the void.

A man appeared in the arena, it was Sword Saint.

Today's Heavenly Pride Competition was hosted by him.

Not only that, but powerful family experts from various star domains also came to observe.

Fang Bai's gaze fell on the leaders of those forces, and some of their auras made him feel they were not simple.

One of them, a Middle-aged Man in a gray robe, sat next to the main seat. His appearance was actually somewhat similar to Qin Ming.

Tang Chao proactively introduced, "That's Qin Tian, the family head of the Qin Family. He stepped into the Peak Tenth Stage realm a hundred years ago and is very close to being a Quasi-Saint. Not only that, the Qin Family's Old Ancestor is a Quasi-Saint Realm expert!"

Fang Bai was a bit surprised: "Doesn't the Alliance only have three Quasi-Saint Realm experts?"

Tang Chao smiled: "That's just on the surface, the three strongest Quasi-Saints. But within some forces, there are quite a few old monsters."

Fang Bai chuckled: "Brother Tang's family should also have a Quasi-Saint expert, right?"

"Hahaha! Brother Fang is clever! To be honest, my Tang Family's Old Ancestor is a Quasi-Saint, and he's also a friend of my master," Tang Chao said "modestly."

Tang Chao's master was naturally Flower Saint, meaning this kid had two Quasi-Saint Realm experts backing him up. He was truly a second-generation rich kid!

Fang Bai sighed: "Then Brother Tang truly has good fortune."

Tang Chao laughed heartily, patted his shoulder, and said, "Don't worry, we're brothers. My backing is your backing. I'll cover you from now on."

A smile appeared on Fang Bai's face.

When most people had arrived, in the void, Sword Saint slowly spoke: "Since everyone is here, the Heavenly Pride Competition now begins. Contestants who have signed up, enter the martial arena."

As soon as his voice fell, figures leaped up one after another, flying into the massive martial arena.

Fang Bai also entered with Tang Chao.

He looked around, feeling a bit wistful.

Roughly estimated, there were over 20,000 participants in the tournament.

All of them were top geniuses from various star domains.

Of course, the very top ones were only a small group.

At this moment, Sword Saint's voice rang out again: "The first round: testing foundations."

Buzz!

A powerful pressure instantly enveloped them, like a towering waterfall crashing down!

"Ah!"

Screams were incessant, and those disciples with unstable foundations or insufficient cultivation were all shaken out of the martial arena.

Fang Bai had already received a tip from Tang Chao and immediately activated his defenses, blocking the pressure.

However, that pressure had no effect on him. According to Fang Bai's estimation, this pressure was within the tolerable range for experts above the Tenth Rank.

And those disciples who were eliminated either hadn't reached the Tenth Rank in cultivation, or their realms were unstable, having been forcibly boosted by external means.

After a quarter of an hour, only over four hundred people remained in the arena.

Half of them were struggling to hold on.

Most of their cultivation hadn't reached the Tenth Rank, but rather Quasi-Tenth Rank, yet they were able to firmly resist that pressure!

Even if they didn't make it into the top hundred in the end, it was still a form of tempering for them!

Sword Saint watched this scene and nodded slightly.

The Alliance didn't lack geniuses, but it lacked stubborn individuals with backbone. In such a grand environment, one's state of mind was the key to supporting a person!

Another quarter of an hour passed, and dozens more people were gone from the arena.

Sword Saint withdrew his pressure and then said, "You have a quarter of an hour to adjust, then enter the elimination round!"

Everyone still in the martial arena breathed a sigh of relief.

Some prodigies looked relaxed, gazing at those disciples who had struggled to hold on, their eyes full of disdain.

They were all just accompanying runners!

"The second round: free-for-all. One hundred people will be selected to enter the top hundred of the heavenly pride list!"

The process was no different from previous years. When the free-for-all began, everyone immediately entered battle!

Fang Bai stood still and didn't make a move, yet no one dared to attack him. Instead, they cautiously Bypass him.

This person clearly wasn't someone to be trifled with!

All they wanted was a spot in the top hundred!

Soon, only one hundred people remained in the arena!

"Next, drawing lots to decide the top ten!"