Volume 5: Seven Dao Sects Chapter 46 The Top Five and the Bottom Five
"Do you know? Someone summarized and integrated the information of the top 100 cultivators in the seven domains' discussion of the Dao, and estimated the top ten in this discussion of the Dao in the seven domains, dividing them into the top five and the bottom five." When Lu Qingshan was returning to the residential area, he heard some cultivators chatting .
"The top five and the bottom five? Who are they?" Another monk who looked a little thin became interested and asked quickly.
"Among the top five, the first is Zhou Yuan, who is currently recognized as the strongest person in the Seven Realms and the only Nascent Soul Realm cultivator. Judging from the current situation, he will definitely be the leader of the Seven Realms Discussion."
The thin monk nodded in agreement, "I agree with this. The gap between Yuanying monks and Jindan monks is indeed too big."
"Then there are Bai Guandao and Cao Xiaoxin. One has mastered the true meaning of space, and the other has reached the perfect level of Golden Core cultivation. Their sword-splitting skills are extraordinary and can be regarded as the strongest inner swordsmen in this Seven Realms Discussion. Everyone agrees that the second place should be one of these two."
The thin monk also had no doubts about this and asked, "What else?"
"Next, Yu Xu and Lin Guihai followed closely, ranking fourth and fifth. Lin Guihai practiced both magic and physical skills, and his specialty was the most violent thunder magic. Whether it was close combat or long-range combat, he was not afraid at all, and had almost no weaknesses. Although Yu Xu did not look particularly impressive, an insider revealed that the physical skills he practiced were most likely the ancient physical training skills, the Eight Gates of Ninjutsu. Every time a gate was opened, his strength doubled, and he should definitely not be underestimated."
The thin monk seemed to be thinking about something, and then asked curiously: "What about Yu Cibei, Lu Qingshan and others?"
“It’s hard to tell the ranking of the last five, as everyone has their own opinions. However, there is a generally accepted saying about who the five people are – Lu Qingshan, Yu Cibei, Cui Liang, Song Chen, and Bai Gu Daozi. These five are also known as the next five.
Yu Cibei, with extraordinary swordsmanship and sword styles as fast as the wind, is considered by everyone to be the strongest swordsman among the 500,000 cultivators in the seven realms. However, compared with the top five, he still lacks some foundation.
Cui Liang is the strongest spiritual practitioner in this discussion of the seven realms.
However, Ling Xiu is not good at close combat in the ring. If he is given enough time to prepare, he may have a chance to defeat the top five monks. But since the competition system is like this, he can only accept his fate.
Similarly, although Song Chen is the strongest dark cultivator among the seven realms, it is well known that dark cultivators are strong in being silent and elusive, so they do not have much advantage in fighting in the ring.
Bai Gu Daozi, the current Daozi of the eighth-grade sect Bai Gu Feng, must have a profound foundation, and his performance in the re-examination of the Spirit Sealing Tower was not bad, but... I just can't see any bright spots.
As for Lu Qingshan, although he is not as good as Cao Xiaoxin in terms of inner swordsmanship, nor as good as Yu Cibei in terms of outer swordsmanship, his state of mind cultivation can be said to be the best among all the cultivators participating in the discussion of Taoism in the seven domains, so he is naturally extraordinary.
At the age of eighteen, he can be regarded as the most talented person in the Seven Realms, but the problem lies at this age... He is too young, and his cultivation and accumulation are insufficient. Although he has just broken through to the late Jindan stage, it is still a new breakthrough after all. How can he compare with other geniuses?"
"That makes sense." The thin monk nodded continuously, "However, Mo Yan didn't make it into the top ten? I'm particularly optimistic about him."
"Mo Yan is strong in controlling the strange fire, but compared with the top ten, he is still a little behind. Because his cultivation is only in the middle stage of the Golden Core, which is not good enough. A strange fire that is not even on the strange fire list can't make up for the difference in cultivation."
“I see…”
"The top five, the bottom five?" Lu Qingshan smiled slightly when he heard that.
To be honest, the estimated rankings of these monks are quite accurate and well-founded.
If we really have to say who had a ranking that was significantly different from what he had imagined, there were only two people.
Mo Yan and...himself!
Although Mo Yan's cultivation was only in the middle stage of the Golden Core, as far as Lu Qingshan knew, he controlled at least three kinds of strange fire.
Among them is the Flame of Living Beings, which ranks 23rd on the Strange Fire List. Moreover, with the blessing of the Burning Body, Mo Yan can even perform the forbidden technique of the fusion of strange fires!
In terms of combat power, in his mind, Mo Yan was at least in the bottom five, and he might even be able to break into the top five.
As for him.
He went there for the Great Summer Sutra.
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An unknown secret place in the city of Taoism.
“Yin He, this time Lord Shen Tu gave up the identity of Chang Geng in order to survive. Besides to avoid... being leaked, a big part of the reason is also to make Tianji Temple and King Qingmei stop their pursuit in Lundao City to prevent your identity from being exposed. Lord Shen Tu has made such a great sacrifice, you must not lose the Great Xia Sutra!” The mysterious monk, whose face was hidden in the black mist, warned the tall and thin young monk in front of him.
"Don't worry, Palace Master. If I can't even beat these young brats, I would be unworthy of being called Yinhe." The tall and thin monk laughed.
"After winning the championship, you can also enter the Huanling Sect. I have arranged everything for you there." The hall master said in a deep voice.
"I understand..."
The secret sounds and conversations gradually became inaudible, but the mighty things in the dark began to become more ferocious.
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The fifth day is the final day of the competition.
Eight months have passed since the announcement of the Seven Realms Forum.
The Seven Realms Forum that had shocked the entire human race was finally coming to an end.
It can be imagined that after this battle, the names of the top ten cultivators and the winner will spread throughout the seven regions.
Under the guidance of the presiding monk, Lu Qingshan once again entered the world of Taoism.
This time, they appeared at the core of the small world of Lun Dao.
One hundred peerless geniuses gathered.
It is surrounded by countless suspended islands, which are filled with monks watching the battle.
No matter if they are fifth or sixth realm cultivators from top sects, seventh realm cultivators from Dao Sect, or young cultivators who came to participate in the Seven Realms Dao Competition but were tragically eliminated.
Today, they will jointly witness the birth of the champion of the Seven Realms Discussion Competition.
In the sky, the figures of seven Taoist monks appeared, looking down from above.
This competition is still presided over by Taiyin Sect's headmaster, Huanling Sect.
Master Taiyin glanced at the one hundred cultivators in the field.
This time, the Dao Sect monks did not stand high above them, but slowly descended from the sky. The seven of them exuded a terrifying aura that was suffocating.
Taiyin Sect Leader said slowly: "Are all of them here?"
"We're all here." Hundreds of monks saluted respectfully.
Master Taiyin waved his hand casually, and fifty huge arenas rose slowly with rumbling sounds in the venue, rising to a height of dozens of feet. The arenas were dark in color, exuding an ancient atmosphere, and it was unknown what material they were made of.
Each ring is numbered from one to fifty.
"This competition is divided into seven rounds of arena battles. Once you fail, you will be eliminated immediately without a second chance. The one who wins until the end will be the champion of the Seven Realms Competition. In order to separate the strong ones among you as much as possible, all the groupings will be decided by the seven of us. Is there anything you don't understand?" The majestic voice of the Taiyin Sect Leader sounded, making everyone's hearts startled.
"No doubt about it." Everyone said respectfully.
"The first round of the ring battles will be one hundred to fifty. On ring number one, Zhou Yuan will face Du Changqiu, on ring number two, Bai Guandao will face Liu Qian, on ring , Cao Xiaoxin will face..., on ring number seven, Lu Qingshan will face You Chushan,... on ring number twelve, Mo Yan will face Qiu Shan..." Seeing that everyone was ready, Taiyin Sect Leader looked dignified and announced the matchups for the first round of the ring battles.
Lu Qingshan's eyes flickered.
The numbering of this arena is very particular, and it seems that the number corresponds to the estimated ranking in the minds of the Taoist monks.
In their eyes, Zhou Yuan was most likely the first, so Zhou Yuan was on the No. 1 stage, Bai Guandao was the second in their eyes, and so on. In their eyes, Lu Qingshan was ranked seventh...
"The final competition of the Seven Realms, the first round of the arena battles has officially begun! All cultivators enter their respective numbered arenas!" Master Taiyin used his spiritual power in his voice, which instantly spread throughout the entire arena.
