91: Supreme Leader Dark Horse【Please subscribe】

Cough, cough...

Yang Qi coughed, wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, and staggered to her feet.

"I'm fine, you continue," Han Li's voice came.

Yang Qi: "..."

"I'm not fighting anymore, I concede."

Putting away the Spiritual Whip that had fallen to the ground, Yang Qi decisively chose to concede.

The golden light on Han Li's body receded, and everything returned to normal.

The Overlord Body Golden Body had extremely strong defensive capabilities and also possessed the ability to counterattack.

Watching Yang Qi step down, Han Li also walked off the arena and returned to his seat... "The martial arts Junior Brother practices seems very powerful!"

Chen Qi looked at Han Li, who had returned to his seat, a hint of surprise in her eyes.

"It is indeed powerful. It should be a strong body-refining martial arts. To be able to Cultivate to this extent, Junior Brother's strength in the Vein Opening Realm can basically sweep through everyone."

Baili Changqing spoke, offering an analysis.

"Then it won't be a problem for Junior Brother to make it onto the rankings, it's a sure thing," Chen Qi said with a joyful smile.

Huangfu Yanran: "Making it onto the rankings isn't a problem; we'll just have to see how far Junior Brother can go. The few guys at the top of the rankings can basically contend with ordinary Xiantian martial artists."

Hearing this, Chen Qi looked at Huangfu Yanran and asked, "Senior Sister, then what's your estimate? Roughly what rank can Junior Brother achieve?"

"I don't know what changes Junior Brother's martial arts Cultivation entails. Conservatively speaking, he can at least enter the top twenty," Huangfu Yanran replied.

"Top twenty, that's already very impressive," Chen Qi looked at Han Li in the distance.

"Let's see if Junior Brother has any trump cards. I feel he has a lot of confidence. Perhaps, entering the top ten isn't a problem," Duan Ye suddenly interjected.

"We just have to wait and see; the results will only be known tomorrow," Baili Changqing said.

The few of them didn't say much more, continuing to watch the battles on the arena...

The battle of the top hundred became even more intense.

At this stage, it was a clash of elite Disciples.

Compared to ordinary Vein Opening Realm Peak, these elite Disciples on the Mountain and River Rankings all had some real skill.

Han Li also watched very seriously.

He didn't completely ignore it.

The top few Disciples on the Mountain and River Rankings were all extremely powerful.

Within the top ten, they basically all had the ability to fight Xiantian martial artists. Their strength, being able to contend with Xiantian martial artists, was unquestionable.

"Chen Dongfeng's strength is also good; it seems he still has trump cards," Han Li's gaze turned to arena number nineteen.

Chen Dongfeng was fighting another Disciple from the Mountain and River Rankings.

They were exchanging blows, and Chen Dongfeng even held a slight advantage.

Han Li watched the battle, and based on his analysis, Chen Dongfeng would most likely win.

The two clashed fiercely, with various martial arts emerging one after another.

Chen Dongfeng's seemingly plump body was surprisingly agile. With a flash, he appeared behind the Disciple, his palm glowing with a golden light, and instantly struck the Disciple.

Sensing the danger behind him, the Disciple instantly unleashed his protective True Qi to envelop his entire body, but it still couldn't block Chen Dongfeng's golden palm strike. His protective True Qi shattered, and his body was sent flying, smashing into the arena's Restriction.

Immediately after, Chen Dongfeng once again used his martial arts, activating his True Qi, a layer of blue light flickering, and slammed his palm into the Disciple's body. The Restriction trembled, and the Disciple ultimately fell.

Seeing this, Han Li's gaze shifted to other arenas...

Time passed quickly, and the battle of the top hundred also came to an end.

The last battle concluded, and a new list of the top hundred was released.

On the Void Realm Spiritual Mirror, names appeared one by one.

The higher the ranking, the stronger the strength.

Han Li's ranking was ninety-nine.

At the very end.

By defeating an opponent, one could obtain their rank, and after the tournament, one could also receive rewards.

In the new top hundred list, the top thirty remained almost unchanged; most of the changes occurred in the rankings after thirty.

Han Li was ranked ninety-nine, and Chen Dongfeng's ranking was a bit higher than his, at seventy-eight.

Of course, this ranking was only temporary.

Tomorrow would be the true determination of the Mountain and River Rankings' top hundred names.

As the top hundred list was released, thunderous applause erupted throughout the venue.

The second day of the Mountain and River Tournament also drew to a close.

Everyone dispersed.

Han Li and his Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters also returned to Yuhua Peak together.

"Junior Brother, congratulations on entering the top hundred! Succeeding in your first attempt to make the rankings is more impressive than me," Chen Qi said with a smile.

"Tomorrow is the final battle; it's still early," Han Li replied.

"That's right, tomorrow is the main event, Junior Brother. We'll be watching your performance," Huangfu Yanran said, taking a sip of tea.

"Junior Brother, if you truly can't win, there's no need to force it. Being able to enter the Mountain and River Rankings is already extremely outstanding," Duan Ye said, looking at Han Li.

"Just do your best," Baili Changqing added.

"I understand," Han Li nodded.

"Rest well tonight, conserve your energy, and prepare for tomorrow's battle."

The Second Senior Brother spoke again.

Han Li nodded, then bid farewell to his Senior Brothers. Before he left, Duan Ye handed him a booklet containing names and information about some of the people on the Mountain and River Rankings, as well as the martial arts they specialized in.

Han Li took the booklet and returned to his room.

"It's a pity Third Senior Brother and First Senior Brother haven't returned," Baili Changqing sighed, watching Han Li's departing back.

"First Senior Brother needs to find an opportunity to Break through to the God Realm, so he can't be delayed too much. We can handle things here," Huangfu Yanran said.

"I wonder if Third Senior Brother is in danger this time. I heard there are many dangerous Restrictions in that Secret Realm."

Chen Qi said.

"There shouldn't be a problem. Third Senior Brother also gathered several True Disciples to explore together, so it shouldn't be a big issue."

"I'm just worried about the Eternal Sky Sect. If there's any conflict, that would be troublesome."

The Second Senior Brother said with a solemn expression.

"Eternal Sky Sect..."

Chen Qi and the others exchanged glances, remaining silent.

"Alright, don't think too much about it. It's useless for us to worry. Third Senior Brother and First Senior Brother will definitely return safely. Let's disperse and rest. We still have to watch Junior Brother's battle tomorrow morning," Baili Changqing said.

The few of them also came back to their senses and left... In Yuhua Hall, inside his room, Han Li flipped through the manual given to him by Fourth Senior Brother.

He read through all of it.

Among them, Fourth Senior Brother had specifically highlighted the Disciples from Tiandu Peak.

Tiandu Peak, among the thirty-six peaks, was also a very powerful lineage.

Among the hundred Disciples.

Tiandu Peak had a total of seven.

The strongest among them was the Disciple ranked third.

Thematerial had specifically marked this.

This Disciple was very strong, possessing the ability to contend with Xiantian martial artists.

"It seems there are still some difficulties..." Han Li closed the booklet.

He closed his eyes, recalling everything.

Afterward, he opened his eyes again, "Although there are difficulties, it's not too big of a problem."

...A night passed quickly.

On the third day, early in the morning, the bells chimed, echoing throughout the entire Qingyuan Sect.

The last day of the Mountain and River Tournament was also the most exciting moment of the tournament.

The true Mountain and River Rankings would be decided.

Inside Yuhua Peak, Han Li and his Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters gathered together.

Baili Changqing looked at Han Li and said, "Junior Brother, today's battle is up to you."

"I believe I won't disappoint my Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters," Han Li nodded gently.

"Very good, full of Aura," Baili Changqing smiled, then revealed his Spiritual Artifact, a flying ship. With Innate True Qi, the few of them boarded the ship and headed directly towards the Mountain and River Tournament venue...

The venue was packed with people, a vast sea of black.

It was the most exciting day of the Mountain and River Tournament.

This could also be said to be a showdown between the Disciples of the thirty-six peaks.

Han Li was the sole representative of Yuhua Peak.

Yuhua Peak only had him.

There was no other way; unlike other peaks, which had at least several hundred Disciples, and some even over a thousand.

A large base was necessary to produce more powerful Disciples.

Yuhua Peak was currently headed by First Senior Brother as the Peak Master, but ever since the last time, Han Li hadn't seen First Senior Brother.

He roughly knew that First Senior Brother had gone to a place called "Tai Xu Ancient Land."

This location was not mentioned in the Records of the Nine Provinces, so Han Li guessed it must be outside the Nine Provinces.

Perhaps, it was in another Dynasty's territory.

After all, there was more than one Wu Dynasty in the world.

There were many other Dynasties, and even Dynasties more terrifying than the Wu Dynasty.

It was just that the distance was too far... "Clang--!"

"Clang--!"

"Clang--!"

The deep sound of bells rang out, echoing throughout the venue.

Everyone in the venue quieted down, their gazes fixed on the central high platform.

The Grand Elder's figure appeared in everyone's sight, but he didn't step onto the platform; instead, he stood below.

The Elders who were hosting the tournament also stood below, leaving the central high platform empty.

And at this moment, light bloomed in the sky. The next second, a lightning-like beam of light descended from the heavens, and a figure was revealed.

It was none other than the Sect Leader of the Qingyuan Sect!

Dressed in a white robe, he stood on the high platform.

Everyone in the venue also came back to their senses and spoke in unison.

"Greetings, Sect Leader!"

"Mm," the Sect Leader nodded, his gaze sweeping across the entire venue, focusing on Han Li and the hundred Disciples on the Mountain and River Rankings.

"Today is the last day of the Mountain and River Tournament, and also the most exciting battle among the strongest Inner Sect Disciples of our Sect. Today is also the moment to determine the first place of the Mountain and River Rankings."

"Here, I will add another reward, as an incentive."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, the eyes of all the Disciples immediately lit up, and Han Li also perked up.

What kind of reward would the Sect Leader personally add?

On the central high platform, the Sect Leader's gaze swept across the entire venue and said, "In addition to the original rewards, a new reward will be added. Any Disciple who can become the first place on the Mountain and River Rankings will receive a spot to enter the Underground Palace Secret Realm and will go to the Underground Palace Secret Realm together with several True Disciples."

The Sect Leader's voice rang out, echoing throughout the venue.

Hearing this reward, the entire venue erupted in an uproar, though a portion of the people were utterly bewildered.

The hundred Disciples on the Mountain and River Rankings, however, all showed excited expressions, with Han Li being the only exception.

Han Li looked at the excited expressions on everyone else's faces, completely confused.

A spot in the Underground Palace Secret Realm?

Is it that good?

Han Li looked at Chen Dongfeng beside him and whispered, "Brother Chen, what kind of place is this Underground Palace Secret Realm?"

"You don't know?" Chen Dongfeng turned his head to look at Han Li, surprised.

Han Li: "..."

"I don't know," he shook his head.

“This is a special space-time treasure land with a long history. It contains a large number of Heaven And Earth Treasures, abundant Spiritual Qi, and also has the Legacy of a Supreme Paragon. If you are lucky in this Underground Palace Secret Realm, you might obtain some Saint Legacies, and soaring to the sky would not be an issue. There are so many benefits that I can't list them all at once. In short, it's a good place; if you go there, you'll definitely strike it rich.”

Chen Dongfeng roughly explained, and Han Li looked at the Sect Leader on the central high platform.

From Chen Dongfeng's explanation, this place should be quite good.

And there's the Legacy of a Supreme Paragon… no wonder he's so excited.

This Realm is an existence beyond the God Realm.

A Supreme Paragon is already a top-tier existence in the human world.

In the entire Wu Dynasty, there are over a hundred in the God Realm, but Han Li had never heard of a Supreme Paragon.

He had only seen an introduction to Supreme Paragon in the Sect manual.

Supreme Paragon, this is a title.

And this Realm is called the Saint Realm!

Martial Dao Saint!

Han Li was not clear about the specific divisions of this Realm, but to be able to step into the Supreme Paragon Realm, one was already an existence at the pinnacle of the human world.

“This Underground Palace Secret Realm is jointly controlled by the three great Sects of Qingzhou, and it can only be opened at a specific time.”

Chen Dongfeng said.

“Only opens at a specific time?” Han Li looked at Chen Dongfeng.

“Yes, it opens once every three years.” Chen Dongfeng nodded.

“…”

“Once every three years, then even if I get this reward, it might not be of much use right now, right?” Han Li whispered.

Chen Dongfeng glanced at him, “More than two years have passed since the last opening, and there are only a few months left until it opens again.”

“A few months, that's still quite long.” Han Li said.

Chen Dongfeng: “It’s only a few months, not long. The gains from a trip to the Underground Palace Secret Realm are all yours, and the rewards are huge. Once you go in, you'll understand the difference.”

Han Li nodded.

“Unfortunately, there's only one spot… I'm afraid I won't have a chance.” Chen Dongfeng sighed.

Han Li looked at him and said, “The Sect Leader is your Master, you might be able to pull some strings.”

“I can't do that. These are the rules. Originally, only True Disciples in the Innate Realm could enter. The one who can win first place in the Mountain and River Rankings, his strength is similar to an Innate Disciple. I have no hope.” Chen Dongfeng said.

At this moment, on the central high platform, the Sect Leader's voice sounded again.

“Alright, now I announce that the Mountain and River Tournament has begun!”

The Sect Leader's voice spread throughout the venue, and thunderous applause erupted.

The Sect Leader's figure disappeared from the high platform, and in the next second, he appeared in the seat among the various Peak Masters.

Han Li also came back to his senses.

To be honest, he didn't feel much emotion about this reward.

But extra rewards are always better.

“Clang—!”

The bell rang again.

On the Void Spiritual Mirror, names appeared one by one.

The final top hundred rankings, coupled with the extra rewards announced by the Sect Leader, further stirred the hearts of the Disciples.

The first round began!

Han Li's name appeared, and he headed straight for the arena.

At the same time, Chen Dongfeng also got up, but the two were not on the same arena.

Stepping onto the arena, another Disciple quickly ascended the stage.

Relevant information also appeared in Han Li's mind.

Qin Chuan.

Coincidentally, this Disciple was from Tiandu Peak.

“Han Li of Yuhua Peak, it's impressive that you made it onto the Mountain and River Rankings in your first Mountain and River Tournament, but this is as far as you go. Will you admit defeat yourself, or should I beat you down?”

Qin Chuan's voice sounded, looking at Han Li with a calm gaze.

Han Li looked at him: “You're not bad either, participating so many times and still being in the top eighty. But you met me. Will you admit defeat yourself, or should I beat you down?”

Returning the favor in kind!

He already had no good impression of Tiandu Peak.

“Such a sharp-tongued fellow. Today, I'll make sure you're carried off lying down.”

A cold glint flashed in Qin Chuan's eyes. In the next second, he attacked directly, a sharp Aura erupted, and dozens of palm shadows whistled over.

“Swish—!”

Han Li's body moved like lightning, instantly disappearing from his original spot, and in the next second, he appeared behind Qin Chuan.

He threw a punch, and electric light permeated.

“Crack—!”

The sound of bones breaking rang out. Qin Chuan spat out a mouthful of blood, and his body flew out like a stone, smashing heavily against the arena's barrier.

“Whoa—”

His body landed, and he coughed up large mouthfuls of blood, his Aura instantly becoming chaotic.

However, before he could even catch his breath, Han Li's attack descended again.

Lightning raged, and a thunder seal formed by converging lightning blasted out.

Qin Chuan was greatly alarmed and immediately used a Spiritual Artifact to protect himself.

“Boom—!”

The Spiritual Artifact in front of him vibrated, and with a crack, it shattered under the thunder seal.

“Slap—!” Han Li slapped Qin Chuan's face, his teeth instantly flying out, and his body spun like a top, covered in blood.

When he stopped, he lay on the ground, completely unconscious.

Absolute suppression!

Half of his face was already swollen. If Han Li hadn't held back, one palm could have blown his head off.

“Beautiful.”

Below the stage, several Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters watched this scene, each with a smile on their faces.

“Well done.” Fourth Senior Brother even clapped his hands.

On the other side, the Elder of Tiandu Peak and some Disciples had very ugly expressions.

The Peak Master of Tiandu Peak also frowned.

Looking at Han Li on the stage, his gaze became much sharper.

Han Li ignored it and directly left the stage.

Today, if he encountered a Disciple from Tiandu Peak, Han Li would absolutely not let them off.

If he said they would be carried off lying down, then they definitely would be carried off lying down.

Even the third-ranked one, if he didn't encounter him, so be it, but if he did, it would be the same.

Han Li won the first match, and his opponent was completely unconscious, so his figure attracted a lot of attention.

“Han Li of Yuhua Peak, he might be a dark horse!”

“But this guy is too ruthless. That Qin Chuan was beaten into a pig's head…”

“In battle, I think it's very normal, it's not child's play.”

“So ruthless, I'm afraid Yuhua Peak and Tiandu Peak have deepened their enmity.”

“They were already opponents, so deepening it doesn't matter.”

“Hmm, that's true.”

…Discussions rose from the crowd, and hearing these words, the Disciples of Tiandu Peak looked at Han Li with even more sinister eyes.

Han Li sat in his seat, completely ignoring them.

This was only within the Sect; outside, it wouldn't be as simple as just being unconscious.

If someone tried to kill him, he would never hold back, which was his consistent style.

After defeating Qin Chuan, Han Li's ranking instantly rose.

However, this was only the first match.

To reach the top, he still had to continue fighting… The sun shone brightly, and the sky was clear.

The atmosphere of the Mountain and River Tournament also reached its peak with the battles.

As the number of participants decreased, the focus became more concentrated.

Han Li's ranking soared.

He reached twentieth place.

With his cultivation at the Late Stage of the Vein Opening Realm, he was ranked twentieth.

This was absolutely an anomaly.

In several battles, Han Li completely crushed his opponents with the Ben Lei Fist.

Strength was his absolute advantage.

He didn't need any defense, attacking entirely. The defense of his Overlord Body Golden Body couldn't even be broken by a Medium Grade Spiritual Artifact.

He was completely unrestrained.

During this time, he once again encountered a Disciple from Tiandu Peak. Han Li, without exception, fulfilled his promise to his Senior Brothers, sending them all off the stage lying down.

“Having already entered the top twenty, and seeing Junior Brother so at ease, reaching the top ten will definitely not be a problem.”

Huangfu Yanran said.

“Definitely no problem.”

Chen Qi nodded, looking at Han Li in the distance, a brilliant smile on her face… “Twentieth place, participating in the Mountain and River Tournament for the first time, Yuhua Peak is indeed as fierce as ever!”

An Elder exclaimed.

“It looks like he won't stop there; he can still push further.” Another Elder said.

“Elder Feng's discernment is indeed sharp. I wonder when I'll be able to take on such an outstanding Disciple.” A Peak Master sighed.

Participating for the first time and fighting his way to twentieth place on the Mountain and River Rankings, this strength is quite astonishing.

It also indirectly proved Han Li's potential; breaking through to Innate Realm is a certainty… “Clang—!”

The bell rang.

A new round of battles began.

Twenty Disciples stepped onto their respective arenas.

The entire audience's gaze was also focused on the ten arenas.

The battle for the top ten!

The atmosphere of the entire venue also reached its peak.

Han Li stepped onto the arena and looked at his opponent.

A beautiful female Disciple.

Relevant information also appeared in his mind.

Xu Qiulin.

She was a Disciple of Yuling Peak.

Ranked eighth.

“Junior Brother Han, as a newcomer, you are truly outstanding. You must go easy on Senior Sister.”

Xu Qiulin's voice sounded, with a slight smile.

“Senior Sister Xu is too kind.”

“Let Senior Sister have a go.” Xu Qiulin smiled like a blooming flower, but in the next second, she sprinted forward, and a sharp Aura swept over.

Illusions overlapped, and her movement technique was extremely fast.

“Buzz—!”

The Dragon Elephant Primordial Embryo within him vibrated, and a layer of golden light appeared.

Han Li let out a low roar, and a powerful golden wave vibrated out, instantly dispelling countless illusions.

At this moment, Xu Qiulin was already close, red Qi swept around, and she struck Han Li with a palm.

“Bang—!”

Han Li's figure remained motionless, while Xu Qiulin's body was forced back several steps.

She retreated continuously, neutralizing the reverberating force, and looked at Han Li, her eyes filled with shock.

Not only did her attack not harm Han Li, but she herself was pushed back by a terrifying force.

What kind of monster is this?!

A human-shaped Yao Beast?

“Senior Sister, it's my turn!”

Han Li's voice sounded, and behind him, an eighteen-foot lightning phantom flashed into existence. Lightning surged, and electric light raged.

Xu Qiulin's pupils contracted, sensing an extremely dangerous Aura.

And at this moment, the lightning phantom behind Han Li roared, gathering endless lightning and electric light, transforming into a thunder seal that blasted directly over.

Seeing the incoming thunder seal, Xu Qiulin unhesitatingly revealed her Spiritual Artifact.

“Hundred Flowers Fluttering!”

She struck out with a sword, and substantial Sword Qi surged forward, but it was instantly defeated by Han Li's thunder seal. The Spiritual Artifact in her hand vibrated, and Xu Qiulin immediately revealed a Spiritual Artifact shield, activating her True Qi to resist.

“Boom—!”