176: Only two in the world

Time ticked away bit by bit.

Su Quan still showed no intention of getting up. His eyes were slightly closed, his breathing steady and drawn out. He appeared to be resting, but in reality, every muscle, bone, and flesh in his body was pulsing with a regular rhythm, and his Divine Soul was incredibly relaxed.

Having fought three people in succession, plus being afflicted with a strange poison, this was an immense drain on him.

The accumulated hidden injuries could erupt at any moment.

Seeing that Su Quan remained indifferent, Su Qianqian was gnashing her teeth in hatred, but there was nothing she could do; she could only stare from the highest point.

To maintain order on the Ascending Immortal Platform, the Wei Family Immortal Emperor had previously set a rule: Cultivators could only move forward and climb upward. Violating this rule would likely result in being directly teleported out.

The Golden Puppet appeared once again.

"There is one day left until the final ranking of the Ascending Immortal Platform. After one day, the Ascending Immortal Platform will close, and the selection phase of this Ascension Assembly will end."

Hearing this, the remaining hundred or so top Heavenly Prodigies on the Ascending Immortal Platform began their final battle for the seats.

No one dared to challenge Su Qianqian, who was ranked on the first level.

Su Quan, ranked on the second level, was not an opponent to be trifled with either, so the other Ascending Immortal Platform remaining on the second level became the target for many.

The fighting and killing instantly entered a white-hot stage.

The female Cultivators held nothing back and used all their trump cards. If anyone were still hiding their strength at this nearing-the-end stage, it would be foolish.

The Divine Nun of Broken Dreams from the Broken Dream Realm unleashed the Amitabha Heart Sutra, evolving into endless illusions of the Nun, the Zen intent of the Dao deafening.

The Little Dragon Girl of the Mountain Sea Realm manifested her true Dragon form, a Dragon roar shaking the nine heavens.

The little princess of the Phoenix Pool Ancient Kingdom had a Phoenix totem rising behind her, flames swirling across the four seas, burning even her essence blood.

And Di Yan offered her sword.

...

Aurora beams shot out, and ripples of Law spread.

The terrifying collision of magic power condensed into a vast sea of stars, with monstrous storms stirred up by the aftermath raging across the star sea. It seemed as if Immortals and Demon Lords would fall in this tragic battle.

The moon set and the stars sank.

The fighting on the Ascending Immortal Platform also approached its end.

After countless battles, the Divine Nun of Broken Dreams from the Broken Dream Realm, relying on the Amitabha Heart Sutra and her true Nun body, stood firm on the second level of the Ascending Immortal Platform.

The third level of the Ascending Immortal Platform was occupied by Di Yan, the Little Dragon Girl, Xia Youhan, Mu Xiyan, and Yu Shuangshuang.

The ranking of the eight strongest Heavenly Prodigies of this generation had been decided.

"Is there anyone else who wants to fight? If not, this Ascension Assembly ends here!"

The Golden Puppet appeared, having come by the decree of the Immortal Emperor.

In the heavens and on earth, countless Cultivators watching before the sky screen felt both the pleasure of having their eyes feasted with endless splendor and a faint sense of regret.

After all, the only two super Heavenly Prodigies on the Ascending Immortal Platform who had not tasted defeat—Su Qianqian and Su Quan—had yet to have a direct confrontation.

"Is it ending? It seems the number one person in the world is indeed the Taiyi Dao Sect Saintess, Su Qianqian!"

"That one-armed old man must have resigned himself to fate. He doesn't dare to challenge Su Qianqian. After all, Su Qianqian strikes ruthlessly; if he really goes up, he will most likely end up dead."

"Being able to rank second among billions of Heavenly Prodigies is already a dazzling enough achievement. If nothing goes wrong, he should be favored by an Immortal King and obtain a great Immortal fate. How could he be stupid enough to go up there and throw his life away!"

"Damn it, This old lady wasted so much faith on him. I bought three hundred Top-Grade Spirit Stones and they all went down the drain."

"..."

The Golden Puppet's expression was solemn. She looked around the Ascending Immortal Platform and finally landed on the resting Su Quan, slowly speaking: "Since that is the case, then this one announces..."

Just then, Su Quan suddenly opened his eyes, a sharp gleam flashing and disappearing.

His every move pulled at everyone's heartstrings. The Golden Puppet could not continue speaking, because Su Quan had already strode towards the Ascending Immortal Platform occupied by Su Qianqian under the gaze of everyone.

The world was in an uproar!

The other Heavenly Prodigies on the Ascending Immortal Platform showed expressions of shock.

As those on the scene, they had the clearest perception of the strength of the two. Su Qianqian was like an undefeated Divine Lord who had stood across the ages and was invincible in the world.

And the strength displayed by Su Quan, while formidable, was still far inferior to Su Qianqian.

Especially since he seemed to be suffering from heavy injuries and his Qi and blood were weak. If they were to really fight, the chances of winning were slim.

"Revered Master..."

Di Yan's cherry lips parted slightly, her heart rising to her throat.

She wanted to speak out to dissuade him, but she knew her Revered Master's character. He appeared easygoing, but for things he had decided, no one could change his mind.

As for the Cultivators outside the sky screen, they let out crazy cheers.

They didn't care who was strong or weak, or whether the loser would die. Being able to witness the battle between the top two Heavenly Prodigies of the world was definitely the greatest blessing of their lives.

On the other hand, the people from the Futuo Ancient Realm looked extremely ugly.

Su Qianqian's strength was deeply rooted in people's hearts, and no one wanted to see a peerless Heavenly Prodigy born in their own territory fall just like that.

"Foolish, how foolish!"

The Sect Head of the Tianyi Sect stomped his feet anxiously: "Sect Head Ying, how can your Disciple be so imprudent? The Ascension Assembly is about to end, and he insists on competing for this title of number one in the world!"

"That woman Su Qianqian strikes extremely ruthlessly, and the two have a grudge. Old Man Su is really in danger!"

"Damn it, I'm really unwilling. For millions of years, our Futuo Ancient Realm has finally given birth to a Heaven-Defying Heavenly Prodigy. He might be able to influence the Luck of the entire world in the future. I didn't expect him to fall before he even grew up!"

"Sigh, this is fate. Our Futuo Ancient Realm doesn't have that kind of fate!"

"..."

The big shots of the Futuo Ancient Realm were restless.

Iron Woman Ying's face was also pale. In her eyes, Su Quan was already the thickest thigh of the Sun Moon Sword Manor, the most dazzling facade.

Even if he had no friendship with the Sword Manor, as long as his name was here, the Sword Manor would not find it difficult to flourish.

She could imagine that if Su Quan fell on the Ascending Immortal Platform, the big shots currently surrounding her, such as the Sect Head of the Tianyi Sect and the Valley Revered Master of the Fuxu Valley, would probably turn against her instantly.

In the arena, only Ying Shiying supported her chin with both hands, her beautiful eyes shining. She looked at Old Man Su's lonely, desolate, yet firm and fearless back, her pretty face dazed, and she muttered softly.

"This is the real Old Man Su."

"If he didn't dare to go up, I would actually feel like he was a stranger."

In her memory, although Old Man Su looked a bit crazy and did things that were off-the-wall, and also liked to brag and joke, only Ying Shiying, who was very close to him, could feel the hot and arrogant Soul disguised under his embarrassed and weathered appearance.

Ta—

Su Quan landed on the top of the Ascending Immortal Platform.

And not far in front of him, Su Qianqian slowly stood up.

The two stood facing each other, looking at each other without words, only the whistling, biting cold wind flapping their robes.

At this moment, they were the only two in the world.

Except for the Immortals, anyone facing them would need to maintain a posture of looking up.

The focus of all attention, riding above all living beings, reaching the peak, the absolute summit of the world.

Perhaps... this is the meaning that the Ascending Immortal Platform represents.