Just as Ruan Kongyin had described, Ruan Yanqing quickly compiled a ranking of all the students who had signed up for the national competition.
It's fair to say that almost all of the thousand people present were belligerent, so very few were not on the leaderboard.
Jiang Wuyuan was naturally on the list as well.
With his impressive ranking of 49th, he could secure a spot with almost no effort.
Jiang Wuyuan looked up.
On the list released by Ruan Yanqing, his name was prominently ranked third.
This number was within his expectations.
Jiang Wuyuan looked up and saw the two people in front of him in line.
Huangfu Ren is a third-year university student, ranked forty-seventh on the list.
Liu Can, a third-year university student, ranked thirty-eighth on the list.
He had heard of both of them; they were two formidable opponents.
Ruan Kongyin also made the list.
With a ranking of 64th, he was ranked 7th on the list.
"With your abilities, you shouldn't be ranked like this," Jiang Wuyuan said, somewhat puzzled.
In his mind, Ruan Kongyin should at least be in the top sixty.
Upon hearing this, Ruan Kongyin simply smiled and remained silent.
Jiang Wuyuan then looked away.
That's true, everyone has their own tricks up their sleeve.
"The top ten have now been determined. Students on the list, please come up to the stage in order," Ruan Yanqing said with a smile. "The rest of you who wish to challenge may do so directly."
Jiang Wuyuan and Ruan Kongyin leaped out from the crowd and landed on the arena.
People also instantly took to the other eight arenas.
After a long while, no one in the audience dared to move.
Although many people were surprised by Jiang Wuyuan's ranking as a Grand Martial Master, no one questioned it.
What a joke! Do you think these rankings could be bought with money?
However, given Jiang Wuyuan's cultivation level, someone still had to go up on stage in the end.
Others ranked lower also took turns going up on stage to challenge.
"Xu Gaoyang, a sophomore, please enlighten me, junior." The young man standing opposite Jiang Wuyuan cupped his hands in greeting.
With his current cultivation level at the mid-stage of Martial King, he can be considered a prominent figure in the second year of university.
Jiang Wuyuan nodded slightly: "Please."
Upon entering battle mode, Devouring Star instantly appeared in Jiang Wuyuan's palm.
The boy carrying the sword box bent down and took a step forward, moving so fast that he almost became a blur.
As a shield warrior, Xu Gaoyang shares the same class characteristics as the armored warrior, both possessing outstanding defensive attributes.
However, in Jiang Wuyuan's eyes, this barrier was utterly vulnerable.
The second form of snow burial – avalanche!
In an instant, it was like an avalanche of snow, and the temperature around him plummeted. Xu Gaoyang stiffened as if he were not used to it.
But he gritted his teeth and persevered, a verdant shield of light spreading from the shield in his hand.
Aoki Shield Leaf!
Tiny branches spread from the light shield, and several transparent and delicate leaves grew out.
It may appear delicate, but it possesses an endless vitality.
Jiang Wuyuan's gaze was cold, and his eyes seemed to radiate an icy blue light.
His Star Devourer charged forward relentlessly, colliding with the light shield in the blink of an eye.
boom--
Jiang Wuyuan's sword tip slammed into Xu Gaoyang's shield.
Sparks flew as they met, their light dazzling and brilliant.
Behind the boy, it seemed as if a mountain of snow was falling, crashing down on Xu Gaoyang like a towering mountain.
Click!
In a mere instant, to Xu Gaoyang's astonishment, the shield in his hand shattered.
That's a Tier 4 weapon!
Xu Gaoyang swallowed hard, staring blankly at the sword that was stopped in front of him.
A fleeting glint of light flashed across the dark blue blade, as if celebrating a victory.
"I lost." Xu Gaoyang composed himself and congratulated him, "You're very strong, junior. I wish you all the best in the future."
"You flatter me. Thank you."
Jiang Wuyuan withdrew his Devouring Star and nodded politely to the person.
Xu Gaoyang stepped off the stage.
"Xu Gaoyang has lost."
"Hey, do you even know your place? He's ranked 49th on the leaderboard. Beating the 132nd on the leaderboard is a piece of cake for him."
"You're right, but he's only a Grand Martial Master."
The man glanced at him and said, "Don't be so naive, classmate. Who do you think the top fifty on the leaderboard are?"
If Jiang Wuyuan truly lacked strength, would those top geniuses have relinquished their rankings to him?
The clueless person standing nearby chuckled and said nothing more.
After that, almost no one challenged Jiang Wuyuan anymore.
In the end, one girl did beat the last person on the list, but the rest of the people remained unchanged.
Jiang Wuyuan looked over and discovered that the woman was Ye Wenxian.
After her winning streak was broken by Jiang Wuyuan last time, she never came to the martial arts arena again.
It wasn't that she was demoralized; it's just that she's not one to seek the limelight. So, once her winning streak was broken, it was over, and there was no need to continue.
However, this national competition was different from others, which piqued her interest in participating.
"Since no one is going to participate, our War God Academy's representative for this competition is now decided." Ruan Yanqing, who had watched the entire event with a smile, said, "Let's congratulate our participating students!"
Thunderous applause erupted from the audience, and Ruan Yanqing's eyes revealed a satisfied expression.
These old guys really put in a lot of effort for this national competition.
If that little guy Jiang Wuyuan doesn't come, they'll be at a huge loss.
Jiang Wuyuan's exceptional talent is an open secret among them, and nurturing him has been a key consideration for the higher-ups in the Dragon Kingdom.
Some people say that Jiang Wuyuan should be brought to the forefront and made the true number one of the new generation in the Dragon Kingdom.
Some people say that they should let Jiang Wuyuan develop on his own, and all they need to do is open the door wide for him.
In the end, it was Nian Qingfeng who made the decision, letting Jiang Wuyuan go his own way.
So, the fact that Jiang Wuyuan's side has been able to remain quiet and undisturbed for so long is almost entirely due to the intimidating effect of Nian Qingfeng's reputation.
Otherwise, those old men would probably have all come over and dragged Jiang Wuyuan away.
Ruan Yanqing once again lamented in her heart Nian Qingfeng's favoritism towards their Zhan Tian Academy, and hoped that he would show even more favoritism.
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